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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES MAY 7, 2008 Present: , Corky AbrahamClaude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Ann Jungwirth, Kristi Knudsen, Jerry Konrad, Ruth McGinley, Harold Singstock Excused: Jesse Fillmore, Joan Rogers, and Glenn Steinbrecher Staff: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Mark Ziemer called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Motion by Caudle for Mark called for approval of the April 2, 2008 Meeting Minutes. approval of the April 2, 2008 meeting minutes as mailed. Seconded by Benedict. Unanimous. Motion Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Mark received the membership renewal for CWAG to be processed. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: MARK ZIEMER Mark reported the following: ? The Senior Triathlon is taking place May 5, 7 and 9; ? He attended training sponsored by the WI Assn. of Senior Centers, Topic: Brain Health; ? Met with Learning in Retirement Representative regarding how the Seniors Center can be involved; ? Met with Steve Hintz on being a possible Committee/Board candidate and received names of others who might be interested; ? Discussed his goals to email the Committee on long term aging and disability information from the state that might relate to Oshkosh for the Committee to be aware of; ? Passed around a handout on what activities the Committee on Aging is charged with per the City Ordinance; ? Review of the Policy and Procedures manual may also have topics relating to the Committee to be discussed at a later date. COMMITTEE REPORTS Winnebago County Commission on Aging Report: Dr. Caudle reported that a nutritionist from Winnebago County discussed the financial status of the Meals on Wheels program at their last meeting and passed around a report on that topic. Coalition for Wisconsin Committee on Aging: Mark stated Stan Gruzinski was the guest speaker who discussed how to make a difference with City, County, State and Federal legislation. Committee On Aging Minutes May 7, 2008 1 Senior Center Board Liaison Report : ClaudeBenedict presented information on the four (4) candidates approved by the Senior Center Board of Directors for new members who are: Don Christman, Bob Cornell, Ginny Jungwirth and Clair Kentopp. Motion by Abraham for approval of Don Christman, Bob Cornell, Ginny Jungwirth and Clair Kentopp for the Senior Center Board of Directors. Seconded by Konrad. Unanimous. Motion carried. Winnebago County Caregiver Coalition: Kristi Knudsen informed the Committee that the Department of Veteran Services is seeking financial support and putting together a brochure of services available. Driving Safety Conference Ad-Hoc Committee: Ruth McGinley stated four (4) speakers have been secured for the Conference. Steve Sagmeister will have a presentation on the right car fit for an individual, and review car seat safety for grandchildren; Scott Nelson will have a presentation on Roundabouts; State Patrolman Mike Penasch will discuss current legislature relating to speed and aggressive driving on Hwy. 41; and Mike McGinley will offer a program on defensive driving with a DVD on the topic. She stated space was limited to 150 people. Ruth stated they were looking for volunteers to be the host/hostess and someone to be in charge of refreshments. Ann Jungwirth and Jean Caudle volunteered to help with hostessing and Ruth stated she would be in charge of refreshments. 2008 Work Plan: Mark stated he and Ruth had met to review the work plan and because of time restraints will be discussed at a future meeting. Lutheran Social Services Ad-Hoc Committee: Mark stated the committee had met to discuss the continuation and location of the Adult Day Care Service provided at the Seniors Center. Discussion continued and Mark will be meeting with Lutheran Social Services and Winnebago County to discuss funding needed to move the service to a new location on the Senior Center Campus. Mark stated the Fund Development Committee will be meeting with Tom Reagan and will have a presentation at the next meeting on the process of the cold storage renovation. OLD BUSINESS Annual Awards: Mark stated eight (8) nominations have been received and the Committee has recommended the following: Verl Franz Award recipient: Steve Hermann Oranda Bangsberg Award recipient: Clara Dorsey Life Service Award recipient: Susan Kreibich Motion by Konrad for Steve Hermann to receive the Verl Franz Award; Clara Dorsey to receive the Oranda Bangsberg Award and Susan Kreibich to receive the Life Service Award. Seconded by Benedict. Unanimous. Motion carried. Committee On Aging Minutes May 7, 2008 2 Discussion followed on the style of award to be given. Consensus was for a certificate to be given to the nominees and for the winners to receive a crystal type of award to be determined. Master Plan Focus Groups: Mark stated he had met with Dick Krueger and Glenn Steinbrecher and they are developing questions. He stated the focus groups should be held in 2-3 months with the focus being on the renovation of the cold storage facility and what’s missing in Oshkosh for older adults. Harold Singstock volunteered to serve on the Committee as well. NEW BUSINESS New Members: Mark welcomed Harold Singstock as an official member replacing Kara Klein. He stated three other members were still needed and he would continue the process of meeting with potential candidates. Officers: Dr. Caudle suggested waiting until a full Committee was in place before Officers would be chosen. Mark stated Jerry Konrad’s term was expiring. He thanked Jerry for his time and service on the Committee. The rest of the Committee also wished Jerry the best. Jerry thanked the Committee for their hard work and stated he would like to help with the renovation process of the cold storage area. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Discussion ensued on the time and day of the meeting. Consensus was to leave it at the same time and day. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m. McGinley/Caudle. Unanimous. Motion Carried. Respectively submitted, VICKIE RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee On Aging Minutes May 7, 2008 3