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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES APRIL 4, 2007 Present: Corky Abraham, Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Ann Jungwirth, Kara Klein, Kristi Knudsen, Ruth McGinley, Joan Rogers, Toby Rosenberg, Glen Steinbrecher and Chairman Donna Altepeter Excused: Jerry Konrad Staff: Sue Kreibich, Senior Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Guests: Harold Singstock, Chairman Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Motion by Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the March 7, 2007, Meeting Minutes. Fillmore for approval of the March 7, 2007 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Benedict. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE Mrs. Kreibich handed out information on “Caring Angels”, three Fox Valley forums on “Universal Health Care in Wisconsin”, and mentioned that handouts were available from past meetings. Chairman Altepeter took this time to welcome Kristi Knudsen to the Committee. She also noted that re-appointments would be made in June for those members whose terms will expire this year on May 31 and are interested in being re-appointed. She asked members to let her know at the May meeting if they wish to seek another term, so it can be determined if there will be openings to be appointed by the Mayor. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Dr. Jean Caudle reported on the Winnebago County Commission on Aging meeting. Mr. Benedict reported that at the Oshkosh Senior Center Board meeting, the name of Mark Ziemer was announced as the new Director of Senior Services with a start date of April 23. He stated grants for the Senior Center were also discussed, and reported $10,000 was donated by Dr. Jean Caudle for the ongoing Development Coordinator position. Chairman Altepeter gave an update of the Awards Subcommittee displays put up to draw a pool of nominee’s for the awards given out in May. She stated certificates and frames have been purchased and another meeting will be set up to review the candidates once the deadline has passed. Chairman Altepeter introduced Vicki Schorse at this time, from Mercy Foundation who spoke on The Memory Center affiliated with Affinity Health System. Committee on Aging Minutes, April 4, 2007 1 Ms. Schorse spoke about the efforts to establish “The Memory Center” at Affinity Health Systems in Oshkosh. She noted the credentials of Dr. Janelle Cooper, MD, FAAN, who is heading up the effort, and the research and money already raised for the Center. She noted the majority of patients would come from Winnebago County, with the remainder coming from the surrounding Wisconsin counties. She discussed the impact Alzheimer’s Disease would have on the population if nothing were done for the prevention of the disease. Ms. Schorse discussed the issue of driving and the medical evaluation, physical testing, equipment and software that would be used in the evaluation and diagnosis of the disease. She stated they hoped to be able to expand the treatment to stroke patients, or patients who had incurred memory loss as a result of an accident. Ms. Schorse stated $180,000 is still needed before “The Memory Center” can become a reality. She answered questions from the Committee and encouraged the Committee to be ambassadors for “The Memory Center”. She stated training would be given along with materials to encourage people to volunteer for a diagnosis. OLD BUSINESS Housing Options Brochure Update: Ms. Kleinhanded out a draft of the Housing Directory and asked the Committee to get back to her with any corrections and/or comments they had. Mrs. Kreibich asked for a recommendation for a color, with a shade of yellow being the consensus. Discussion followed on the accuracy of the directory and Ms. Rosenberg volunteered to verify the information is correct. Winnebago County Commission on Aging Appointment Update: Mr. Benedict stated he should hear sometime in May if he has been appointed to the Commission. NEW BUSINESS 2007 Projects: Mrs. Kreibich suggested waiting for the new committee year, June 1, to choose projects for 2007, as the new Director could be involved at that point also. Chairman Altepeter directed Ms. Rand to put it on the June Agenda. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Ms. Rogers asked the Committee if there was interest in being ambassadors for “The Memory Center”. Mrs. Kreibich stated she didn’t believe they could do this as a committee but encouraged individual involvement and that the Committee could sponsor a forum on “The Memory Center” in the future and include this in the 2007 goals. Chairman Altepeter called for a volunteer to write a brief summary of the meeting for the newsletter that would consist of a paragraph or two. Kristi Knudsen volunteered to write the newsletter article for the June and July issues that would be from the May and June meetings. Ms. Jungwirth stated the Coalition for Wisconsin Aging District 3 meeting would be taking place th. at the Senior Center on April 16. Committee on Aging Minutes, April 4, 2007 2 Mrs. Kreibich stated the Winnebago County Nurses would be holding a program called “Operation Take Back” at the Annex on May 2, from 9am-1pm, where people could turn in expired medicine for proper disposal. Mrs. Kreibich also explained the upcoming fundraisers including Chef’s Best and the Human Race, and noted the “Friends” had voted to be the parent group over the Wellness Center fundraiser. Mr. Benedict questioned how the architectural plans for the Wellness Center were coming along. Mrs. Kreibich stated the Master Plan needs to be completed before more progress could be made. Mrs. Kreibich stated Mark Ziemer; the new Director of Senior Services would be at the May meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 a.m. (McCarthy/Steinbrecher). Unanimous. Respectively Submitted, VICKIE L. RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee on Aging Minutes, April 4, 2007 3