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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES MAY 2, 2007 Present: Corky Abraham, Claude Benedict, Jesse Fillmore, Ann Jungwirth, Kara Klein, Kristi Knudsen, Ruth McGinley, Toby Rosenberg, Glen Steinbrecher and Chairman Donna Altepeter Excused: Dr. Jean Caudle, Jerry Konrad Staff: Sue Kreibich, Director of Senior Services; Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Guests: Harold Singstock Chairman Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Mrs. Kreibich introduced Mark Ziemer, new Director of Senior Services. Mr. Ziemer gave a brief history of his background and the Committee introduced themselves giving background of their involvement with the Center. Motion by Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the April 4, 2007, Meeting Minutes. Abraham for approval of the April 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Benedict. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence at this time. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Awards Subcommittee Update: Mrs. Kreibich stated the Candidate for the Oranda C. Bangsberg Community Service Award is Dr. Jean Caudle, and the candidate for the Life Service Award is Corky Abraham. Mrs. Kreibich stated they chose 2 candidates for the Verl Franz Distinguished Leadership Award, as they felt both were very deserving, they are Margie Rankin and Dr. Janelle Cooper. She stated they have also chosen Harriet Billman to receive an Honorable Mention for the Lifetime Service Award, but will not receive the award from the Common Council. Motion by Klein for approval of Dr. Jean Caudle for the Oranda C. Bangsberg Community Service Award; Corky Abraham for the Life Service Award and Margie Rankin and Dr. Janelle Cooper for the Verl Franz Distinguished Leadership Award; and Harriet Billman to receive an Honorable Mention for the Lifetime Service Award. Seconded by Ruth McGinley. Carried. 10-1. Abraham Abstaining. Mr. Anand encouraged attendance/support at the Council meeting. Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes, May 2, 2007 1 Ms. Klein questioned the number of candidates this year compared to past years. Mr. Fillmore stated it was comparable to past years. Chairman Altepeter questioned if pictures would be taken at the meeting. Mrs. Kreibich stated Mr. Ziemer would be in attendance and will take pictures. Discussion followed on how to get more exposure of the awards for nominations in the future. Housing Directory: Ms. Klein stated the Housing Forum at the Sunnyview Expo Center was a success with over 175 participants and over 40 vendors. The layout of the Housing Directory was discussed. Consensus was to print copies on an as needed basis. Housing Directories can be picked up at the Oshkosh Seniors Center and Advocap. Toby Rosenberg was thanked for her help on the project. OLD BUSINESS Winnebago County Commission on Aging Appointment Update: Mr. Benedict stated he still has not heard if he has been appointed to the County Commission on Aging. Mr. Benedict reported that 5 members, Toni Anand, Claude Benedict, Mary Luepke, Ralph Nielsen, Judy Troudt, and Mona Walker have been re-elected to the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board and 2 new members, Joyce Ludwig and Roger Westphal have been elected. Motion by Abraham for approval of the re-election of Toni Anand, Claude Benedict, Mary Luepke, Ralph Nielsen, Judy Troudt, and Mona Walker to the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board and to approve the election of Joyce Ludwig and Roger Westphal as new members on the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board. Seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried. Unanimous. NEW BUSINESS Review of meeting times, number of Committee members per Common Council request: Mrs. Kreibich stated the new Common Council has requested committees to review the meeting times and day it meets and the number of members to provide the best customer service possible. Chairman Altepeter stated the Committee reviews meeting times, etc. on an ongoing basis. Motion by Rosenberg to add “Review of the Committee meeting times, and number of Committee Members” to the Committee on Aging Planner. Seconded by Jungwirth. Motion Carried. Unanimous. Discussion continued regarding the rules of membership and the need for alternates. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Ms. Jungwirth stated she had attended the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Group District Meeting and received brochures on the “Power of Attorney”, and the “Disposal of Drugs”, which she passed around for those interested. She also extended a thank you to the ladies who provided lunch for the meeting. Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes, May 2, 2007 2 Chairman Altepeter asked if the Committee could receive a list of the Committee members addresses and phone numbers. Mrs. Rand stated she is in the process of updating it and will have it available at the next meeting. Mrs. Rosenberg promoted the Memory Center by encouraging members to be aware of their loved ones activities and abilities, as a diagnosis of her loved one found medication’s to be the cause of the memory loss. Mrs. Kreibich stated the staff is working on a program regarding supplements and how they react with various medications. Mr. Ziemer directed Mrs. Rand to put Mark Weisensel, from the Winnebago County Aging Unit on the August agenda along with a draft of the budget. Mrs. Rosenberg stated she would like to have the Benefit Specialist speak at a future meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. (Fillmore/Altepeter). Unanimous. Respectively Submitted, VICKIE L. RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes, May 2, 2007 3