HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesBOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES 04/27/2009
CENTER
Present: Toni Anand, Claude Benedict, Don Christman, Bob Cornell, Ellen Hofeldt,
Judy Troudt, Dennis Penney, Barb Goldthwaite, Ralph Nielsen, Donna Pipkorn, John
Vandenberg, Don Wolter, Glen Steinbrecher
Staff: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Gerry Haverty, Office Assistant
President Nielsen called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
President Nielsen called for approval of 03/27/2009 minutes, correction were made on
Dennis Penny phone number 920- 379 -3703, motion to approve and seconded.
CORRESPONDENCE:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: MARK ZIEMER:
Mark and Paula got a chance to speak with Rosemary Smith Dean
of Nursing at the UWO. Dealing with elderly for students, second
foot care for elderly on North side of city. They were very
encouraged by the meeting. City Health Dept does very little with
elderly. They deal with families and immunizations. County has 3
nurses that deal with the elderly.
The presentation on elder abuse of finances drew over 100
people.
Marketing is needed to get what things we offer out to the public
for their participation and their financial support.
We are an accredited Senior Center and are one of the nicest
facilities in the state. Will bring accredited manual to meeting.
Went on radio talking about services for the elderly, and people in
need. Gave office number did not get one call.
FOSC are in the planning stage of Fall Family Fun Fest. This is
going to be on Grandparents Day Sept. 23, 2009. Maybe we get
students from the UWO or FVTC that are going for a marketing
major at to help us get ideas how to ideas for fund raising. Don
Wolter thinks our best tool is our news letter.
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Suggested we go eco friendly with recycling, batteries etc. Maybe
get a sister Senior Center in another country. Maybe recycle
shoes. Don is going to check on pill bottles for recycling.
Dennis Penney is going to check on us being in a parade, 4 of
July or Christmas. Will find out more information before the next
meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Facilities Committee:
Don Wolter informed the there has been no recent meeting and
there is nothing to report at this time.
Fund Development:
Judy visited three businesses; they were very interested but could
not afford to help at this time. Think of better way to thank the
people that have given so much. We need a new system; just a
letter is not enough. This will be the subject of the next Fund
Development Committee meeting.
Governance Committee:
Received by -laws back from the city attorney's office. Some
questioned some of the wording in the by -laws and wanted to
know why not keep the constitution. Constitution to restrictive, by-
laws can be changed more easily with attachments to clarify. This
is easier to do than trying to rewrite the constitution.
Motion made by Bob to accept the new by -laws, Judy second,
motion carried.
Judy Pierson and Dale Sonnenberg were interviewed and
recommended by the Oshkosh Seniors Center Advisory board.
Bob moved to accept Judy and Dale, Claude second. After a
lengthy debate on the by -laws, questioning the 50 years of age for
committees and other problems with wording in by -laws Bob
withdrew his motion and Judy withdrew her second. They will look
at attachments to get the wording in the by -laws correct.
Friends of the Seniors Center:
Donna stated that their attorney is checking into the Senior
Tours about them having to pay tax on the tours. FOSC attorney
and accountant to see if any thing it owed past taxes.
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New Business:
Randy Hoper from the State Assembly came to our faculty. He
is going to hold meetings here with the public like Gordon Hintz
does. He will contact us if he has aging issues or some
questions that we could help him with.
Molly spoke to the board and handed out a graph to show the
exercise program should be set up. People are using the
fitness center and not following through with all that they could
get from the program. Molly explained Fox Fitness Center
Participant Procedures. An ADHOC committee was made.
They will meet on May 6, 2009. Look for a suggested fee,
commitment by persons. Committee of Barb Goldthwaite, John
Hauser, Ralph Nielsen, Claude Benedict, Bob Cornell, Mark
Ziemer, and Molly Butz.
AJOURNMENT:
Memorial Day would have been the meeting date. Will meet the
following week, June 1. Don Wolter made the motion and
second by Dennis Penney. Motion carried adjournment 2:30
pm.
Respectively Submitted
GERRY HAVERTY
Office Assistant
Oshkosh Seniors Center
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