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Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Seniors Center
Meeting Minutes - Monday May 19, 2008
Present:
Claude Benedict, Ellen Hofeldt, Joyce Ludwig, Donna Pipkorn, Esther Stegemann, Judy
Troudt, Don Wolter and President Ralph Nielsen
Excused:
Toni Anand and John Vandenberg,
Staff:
Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services; and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant
Guests: (
New Board Members effective 6-1-08:Bob Cornell, Ginny Jungwirth, Clair Kentopp)
President Nielsen called the meeting to order at 1:07 P.M.
Motion by Benedict for
President Nielsen called for approval of the April 28, 2008 Meeting Minutes.
approval of the April 28, 2008 Meeting Minutes as mailed, seconded by Wolter. Motion carried.
President Nielsen welcomed the new members to the Board and thanked Esther Stegemann for her service
on the Board.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence at this time.
DIRECTORS REPORT: MARK ZIEMER
Mark reported on the following activities over the last month:
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Emily Dieringer was hired for receptionist duties, mainly at the North Facility
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Molly will be returning from maternity leave on May 28th.
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Attended a Noon Kiwanis meeting
Ginny Jungwirth stated UW-Oshkosh and the Chamber kept a list of speakers. Ellen Hofeldt was going to
follow up on the UW-Oshkosh speakers list and Esther Stegemann was going to follow up on the
Chamber’s speakers list.
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Met with Steven Hintz regarding involvement at the Seniors Center.
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COA Awards were determined: Verl Franz Award to Steve Hermann, TRIAD / Law
Enforcement; Oranda Bangsberg Award Clara Dorsey; and the Life Service Award to Susan
Kreibich. Mark stated they will be presented with the award at both the Volunteer Recognition
Banquet and the second Common Council Meeting in May.
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COA - still looking for 3 members.
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COA, co-sponsoring a mini-conference titled: Drive to Survive on Monday, June 11, from 8:30 –
Noon.
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Ad-Hoc Committee met regarding the Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Adult Day Care. A
meeting will be held with LSS and Winnebago County within the next week.
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Ad-Hoc Committee met regarding staff challenges and opportunities.
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COMMITTEEREPORTS
Facilities Committee:
Don Wolter reported they had a poor turn-out, however they discussed the block
grant money being spent on a sound system, computer projectors, insulation, urinals, faucets and the
possibility of towel dispensers. He stated the Housekeeper just hired will be leaving and a replacement
needs to be found, and a professional evaluation of the carpet will be looked into.
Fund Development Committee:
Judy Troudt reported the committee will be meeting on 5/20 at 9 a.m.
Governance Committee:
Mona Walker handed out the minutes from the Governance Committee
meeting. She reported an orientation had been held earlier that day for new Board members. Ellen Hofeldt
read the 2nd reading of the Constitution revisions. Clair questioned Article VI: Committees, Section I A,
regarding the age 50 restriction. Ellen explained that it applies to Board members only. The age 50
restriction shall not apply to individuals invited from the community to become committee members.
Motion by Wolter for approval of the Constitution revisions as read. Seconded by Troudt.
Unanimous. Motion carried.
Ralph Nielsen was elected as President. (M/S/C)
Judy Troudt was elected as Treasurer. (M/S/C)
Mona Walker was elected as Vice President. (M/S/C)
COMMITTEE ON AGING REPORT
Claude Benedict reported the only thing to add after the Director’s Report was a discussion held with
Tom Reagan regarding the process needed to be followed regarding the renovation of the cold storage
facility.
FRIENDS REPORT:
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Donna Pipkorn stated the Strawberry Fest would be held on June 8 at the South Park Art Fair, and
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tickets for the Kids from Wisconsin would be going on sale June 1.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business to be discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business to be discussed.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
MySeniorCenter will be discussed at the June meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 (Benedict/Troudt). Unanimous.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
VICKIE L. RAND
Office Assistant
Oshkosh Seniors Center
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