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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2007 Present: Corky Abraham, Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Ann Jungwirth, Kara Klein, Kristi Knudsen, Jerry Konrad, Ruth McGinley, Joan Rogers, Toby Rosenberg, Glen Steinbrecher and Chairman Donna Altepeter Staff: 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. Motion by Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the May 2, 2007, Meeting Minutes. Abraham for approval of the May 2, 2007 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Fillmore. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Ziemer read a thank you note from Sue Kreibich. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Mr. Benedict reported on the Board of Directors meeting, May 21, 2007, where obtaining a quorum was discussed along with meeting dates and times and the possibility of securing more men on the Board. He stated the new program, MrSeniorCenter, was also discussed and is coming along slow but sure. Mr. Benedict also stated they discussed new possibilities for utilization of space for the cold storage renovation. Ms. Jungwirth reported that Dr. Jean Caudle will be receiving the Senior Achievement Award from the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) at the Senior Achievement Awards Banquet on Thursday evening, July 19, 2007, at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point as part of the CWAG Annual Convention. Dr. Caudle reported on the County Commission on Aging meeting regarding the allocation of money from Winnebago County from the grant proposals submitted. She stated everyone who submitted a proposal received some money, even though it may not have been the full amount. She announced that Ann Jungwirth was appointed to the County Commission on Aging. She also discussed the “File of Life” and passed around a supply for anyone who wished to take a file for their use. The cost of providing meals in Winnebago County was also discussed and a report passed around. Mr. Ziemer stated the Seniors Center received the full amount requested which was $15,000 for the Nurses position, and $25,378 for the Program Coordinator position. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Altepeter questioned if Mark Wiesensel was still scheduled to speak at the August meeting. Mr. Ziemer stated he was going to be meeting with Mr. Wiesensel soon and would confirm the time and date with him at that time. Mr. Ziemer stated there was some information about the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center that Mr. Wiesensel could discuss with the Committee. Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes, June 6, 2007 1 Mr. Ziemer reminded the Committee about Sue Kreibich’s Retirement Open House scheduled for June 21 from 2-6 p.m. and encourage them to be in attendance at 4 p.m. for the presentation of gifts. NEW BUSINESS 2007 Projects: Chairman Altepeter called for discussion of choosing projects for 2007. Ms. Rogers stated she is working on changing the Marketing Coordinator speaking date to September. Sponsor Forum on the Memory Center: Ms. Rogers and Ms. McGinley stated they would work with Molly Butz, Program Coordinator, on availability for a program or forum to be held at the Seniors Center. Mr. Benedict questioned if it would be beneficial to have a speaker come talk to the group on how to secure more grant money for the operating budget. Mr. Ziemer stated there was a limited amount of money available for seniors, and a specific use needed to be listed when applying for grant monies. Mr. Ziemer stated he would like to form a task force/committee of 2-3 people from the Senior Center Board, the Committee on Aging and the Friends Board to focus on fundraising efforts. He stated they need to determine the amount of money that needs to be raised for the cold storage renovation, the timing of the campaign and the growth of the endowment fund. Mr. Ziemer stated he had worked on the budget and Master Plan with Sue before her retirement, although there may need to be ad hoc/task force committee’s set up if further work needs to be done in those areas. Chairman Altepeter stated she could see the committee taking a more active role in the capital fundraising campaign for the cold storage renovation, and suggested a speaker from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation speak to the committee at a future date. Mr. Ziemer talked about some of his ideas for the cold storage area and he stated he would like to have a speaker from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation focus her talk specifically on the Seniors Center efforts. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Mr. Ziemer stated he has been meeting with the staff and feels blessed with the capable staff and great facility. He stated he is happy to be here and looks forward to the maintenance and growth of the Center. Chairman Altepeter stated there would not be a July meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 a.m. (Fillmore/Altepeter). Unanimous. Respectively Submitted, VICKIE L. RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes, June 6, 2007 2