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Mark Ziemer
Director, Senior Services
OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING May 24, 2010
PRESENT:
Claude Benedict, Bob Cornell, Ellen Hofeldt, Ralph Nielsen, Barb Goldthwaite,
Judy Pierson, Dale Sonnenberg, Judy Troudt, John Hauser, Don Wolter, Dennis Penney,
Ann Marie Kosek, Don Christman, Rick Piccard, Cindy Glatz, Judy Smith
EXCUSED:
Donna Pipkorn, Toni Anand
STAFF:
Gerry Haverty, Office Assistant,
Meeting brought to order by Ralph Nielsen. Corrections made to the minutes.
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Motion by Don to accept the minutes, 2 by Bob - carried.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Bob turned the nomination and election of officers over to
Ellen Hofeldt of the Governance Committee.
Ellen nominated Robert Cornell for President of the OSC Board. There were no
nominations from the floor. Ellen made the motion for Robert Cornell for president,
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2 by Dennis, Unanimous, carried
Ellen nominated Barb Goldthwaite as Vice President of the OSC Board. There were
no nominations from the floor. Ellen made the motion for Barb Goldthwaite for Vice
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President, 2 by Dale. Unanimous, carried.
Ellen nominated Dale Sonnenberg as Treasure of the OSC Board. There were no
other nominations from the floor. Ellen made the motion for Dale Sonnenberg for
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Treasure, 2 by Don. Unanimous, carried
CORRESPONDENCE:
None to report.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
Don reported that their committee met about one week ago. Mark was given some
books by the City of Oshkosh listing procedures that have to be followed for
projects we want to have done.
Their next meeting will be held in July.
The ideas and suggestions can help determine the budget.
The committee is trying to find out about hiring an architect and how the procedure
is done by the City of Oshkosh.
There are many questions about things needing to be replaced or repaired. Don
asked the OSC Board if anyone finds something that would need repair or
replaced that they would give his committee this information or suggestion.
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Dale reported he was waiting for a cost on the tower
Barb reported about bringing ideas for a brochure and what should be included in a
brochure.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:
Bob reported they met on May 10. The Committee finalized the procedure for the
evaluations and Bob will be tabulating the results of the evaluations so they can be
handed out to the OSC Committee. Bob continued that they had orientation with
Cindy Glatz, Rick Piccard, and Judy Smith. Bob mentioned that they would see about
having a full ballot vote for the new committee members next year.
COMMITTEE ON AGING:
Claude reported that the Committee on Aging had their election of officers. President
Harold Singstock, Vice President Kim Bauer, and Secretary Peggy Bellin.
Claude mentioned that nomination papers were available to nominate people for the
Oranda C. Bangsberg Community Service Award, Life Service Award, and Verl Franz
Distinguished Leadership Award. The cut-off date is May 28, 2010. There are forms
at the reception desk. There is an Awards Subcommittee that will be reviewing the
applications.
Claude mention about the conference that is being held October 5 at the convention
center. There are committees which have been meeting for the Living in 2010,
Healthy Aging / Healthy Living Conference.
FRIENDS:
Ann Marie Kosek came in place of Donna Pipkorn to give their report.
Ann Marie went on to say that they are going ahead with their big fund raiser Fall
Family Fun Fest. A sub-committee headed by Nancy Samida is working on getting
more people to support the Friends.
One member of FOSC asked about having the West doors to the South Building
being equipped with automatic door openers. There are many participants’ that use
the West doors. Ann Marie thought this would be an idea for the Facilities Committee.
An estimate was given to a member of FOSC and she will take that to their next
meeting.
Ann Marie said that they have several large items for the raffle and the tickets for Fall
Fun Fest will be coming out soon. The date for this event is September 12 and it is
held at the North Facility.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
None given at this time due to illness.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Ralph and Bob said they have met with committees on the 35 Anniversary for the
Seniors Center.
Ralph gave an overview of what is going to take place. The committee has suggested
that the anniversary activities would be take place for about a week, highlighting
different programs that are being done here at the center. The final celebration takes
place on a Thursday night.
Ralph and Bob will be meeting with Judy Brewer to help finalize plans and dates for
the anniversary celebration. There are several committees already meeting and
accumulating ideas.
Claude had questions about CHIPS. He had seen a person speaking about this
program on TV and wanted to know more about this program that is starting up. Mark
and Paula are on this committee.
Bob suggested that we go green and have our minutes and agendas sent by e-mail.
Bob asked if anyone who would have an interest in being on the Board of Appeals for
the City of Oshkosh. There are applications at city hall for anyone who might be
interested.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ralph suggested that for the future members that we should have a count of who is
using the building and what things are being utilized the most.
Bob also suggested that we should do this on a quarterly basis. What programs are
being used and compare the figures to other years.
Claude added that these figures are being done with our system My Senior Center.
They can show what programs are being attended. They would like to see this done
on a regular basis.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made to adjourn by Dennis and seconded by Judy, unanimously carried,
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
Gerry Haverty
Office Assistant