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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2008 Present: , Corky AbrahamClaude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Ann Jungwirth, Kristi Knudsen, Joan Rogers, and Harold Singstock Excused: Ruth McGinley and Glenn Steinbrecher Staff: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Vice Chairman Dr. Caudle called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Vice Chairman Dr. Caudle called for approval of the May 7, 2008 Meeting Minutes. Motion by Benedict for approval of the May 7, 2008 meeting minutes as mailed. Seconded by Rogers. Unanimous. Motion Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Mark read a thank you note from Sue Kreibich for the 2007 Life Service Award. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: MARK ZIEMER Mark reported the following: ? Meeting with Lutheran Social Services (LSS) & Winnebago County regarding Adult Day Services at the Center. He stated they are looking for another site for the younger disabled clients. Discussion followed. ? Mark thanked those involved with the annual awards success. Discussion followed regarding holding it both at the Volunteer Recognition banquet and at the Council meeting, both being well received. Kristi submitted a brochure of another nomination process that might be considered in the future. COMMITTEE REPORTS CWAG Report: Ann Jungwirth stated a convention was coming up July 10-11 in Stevens Point. She stated she has been the delegate and has enjoyed her role and would like to continue. The consensus was for her to continue as a delegate for CWAG. She also noted that Stan Gruzinski will be the Keynote Speaker. Senior Center Board Liaison Report : ClaudeBenedict stated the Senior Center Board voted on changes to their Constitution. Winnebago County Committee on Aging Report: Dr. Caudle reported there wasn’t any meeting in May. Mark reported the Seniors Center was awarded the same amount of grant money as in past years. Ann Jungwirth gave Mark a copy of the process for reporting that she had received from the County. Committee On Aging Minutes June 4, 2008 1 Winnebago County Caregiver Coalition: Kristi Knudsen discussed the Safe Driving program at the last meeting noting the major safety issues are public safety, roundabouts, and drivers with diabetes. Driving Safety Conference Ad Hoc Committee: Mark reported the Drive to Survive Mini-Conference was set for June 11 from 8:30 to Noon, featuring three speakers. Discussion took place regarding driving issues, the Division of Motor Vehicles and future programs on driving issues. 2008 Work Plan / By-Laws Ad Hoc Committee: Mark stated he would like the work plan to reflect issues that would make Oshkosh the best place to grow old. Fund Development Committee of the OSC Board: Mark stated he would like 1 or 2 volunteers from the Committee on Aging on the Committee to be able to report the activities back to the Committee. OLD BUSINESS -Master Plan – Focus Groups: Mark stated that Don Wolter put the Master Plan in order and he will also be having a Human Resources intern this summer to help with the Master Plan and Focus Groups. NEW BUSINESS -Officers: Dr. Caudle passed around a handout of the By-Laws for review and pointed out the process for voting on new Officers A copy of the City Ordinance was requested to be given to all members. Mark asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Corky nominated Harold Singstock for Secretary. Volunteers for the positions were as follows: Chairman: Corky Abraham Vice Chairman: Jesse Fillmore Secretary: Kristi Knudsen, Harold Singstock, and Jean Caudle Senior Center Board Liaison: Claude Benedict Vote was done by secret ballot with the following outcome: Chairman: Corky Abraham Vice Chairman: Jesse Fillmore Secretary: Harold Singstock Senior Center Board Liaison: Claude Benedict -New Members: Mark noted that he is continuing to interview candidates for the openings on the Committee. He asked if there were any volunteers who would be willing to be included in candidate meetings. Discussion followed on current candidates. Committee On Aging Minutes June 4, 2008 2 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Chairman Abraham stated that he looks forward to being the new Chairman and working with the Committee according to the By-Laws. th A motion by Chairman Abraham was made to not have a meeting in July, due to the 4 of July Holiday. Seconded by Joan Rogers. Unanimous. Motion carried. Mark stated he would like to have a summit held, (time frame to be decided), to review the needs of older adults in the community. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 a.m. Abraham/Fillmore. Unanimous. Motion Carried. Respectively submitted, VICKIE RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee On Aging Minutes June 4, 2008 3