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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2008 Present: Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Ann Jungwirth, Jerry Konrad, Glen Steinbrecher, and Chairman Donna Altepeter Excused: Corky Abraham, Kristi Knudsen, Ruth McGinley, Joan Rogers Staff: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Guest: Harold Singstock Chairman Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. Motion by Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the December 5, 2007 Meeting Minutes. Konrad for approval of the December 5, 2007 meeting minutes as mailed. Seconded by Fillmore. Motion Carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE Ann Jungwirth had received a membership renewal for the Coalition on Aging and submitted that to Mark for payment. Mark Ziemer announced that Toby Rosenberg has submitted her resignation effective February 6, 2008. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: MARK ZIEMER Mark made note that we were meeting in the new meeting room named, the “Fish Tank” previously used as staff offices. Jerry Konrad questioned how business was doing at the Gift Shop. Mark stated it has dropped off since Christmas, but was still doing well. Mark informed the Committee that the Seniors Center, TRIAD, and RSVP were co-sponsoring a conference at the Sunnyview Expo Center for senior citizens. He stated that neither the theme of the conference or the date has been finalized at this time. Mark asked the Committee for their input on the popular radio stations for older adults where staff could promote the Center. Discussion followed regarding WOSH and their affiliates. Mark stated the Seniors Center had hosted the Fox Valley Senior Resource Network meeting which is a service group for older adults. Mark also stated he has been asked to participate in an Elder Abuse program. COMMITTEE REPORTS CWAG Report: Ann Jungwirth stated she had attended the CWAG Orientation 101. Mark stated Stan Gruzinski would be present at the next CWAG meeting to help the group work more aggressively with the legislature. Ann also stated that she is getting more involved with the Committee On Aging Minutes February 6, 2008 1 senior abuse issue, especially financial abuse and how wording in estate and nursing home documents is so important. Mark noted this could be another topic for a ½ day conference. Senior Center Board Liaison Report : Claude Benedict stated fund development was discussed at the Senior Center Board meeting along with an activity/program that could be developed for Veteran’s Day, and a driving safety conference was also discussed. Driving Safety Conference: Mark stated the sub-committee has met once and are looking at several dates in either May or June. Mark stated they will be co-sponsoring the event with RSVP and TRIAD. OLD BUSINESS 2008 Workplan: Mark asked the Committee to read through the Work Plan carefully to make sure we are on track and bring any suggestions/comments, etc. to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Annual Awards/Form Sub-Committee: Jesse Fillmore will be doing another display board and Mark will contact Corky to serve on the sub-committee again this year. Mark stated he will also work with the Seniors Center Marketing Coordinator on getting the word out for nominees. Discussion followed regarding where to hold the presentation of awards, one possibility was the Volunteer Recognition event at the Seniors Center. Focus Groups: Mark stated he is looking for volunteers to help form a focus group to talk to people in the community about what they feel their needs/wants are for a Seniors Center as it relates to the Annex renovation. He stated he has been contacted by Richard Krueger, UW- Oshkosh Director of Small Business Development, who has a great deal of experience with focus groups and is willing to take an active role in developing the project. He invited anyone that would be interested to meet with them on February 13, at 10 a.m. in his office, and to please call and let him know of their interest. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Ann Jungwirth noted there are two vacancies on the Committee at this time and three members (Donna Altepeter, Dr. Caudle, and Jerry Konrad) have terms expiring in May. Discussion followed as to appointments made by the Common Council. Mark stated that the Committee should give some thought to the number of terms they would be allowed to serve on the Committee, as possibly amendment to the by-laws would be needed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m. Benedict/Fillmore. Unanimous. Motion Carried. Respectively submitted, VICKIE RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee On Aging Minutes February 6, 2008 2