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City of Oshkosh
Senior Services Division
Oshkosh Seniors Center
200 N. Campbell Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Mark Ziemer
(920) 232-5300 (920) 232-5307 FAX
Director, Senior Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES March 28, 2011
PRESENT:
Don Christman, Bob Cornell, Cindy Glatz, Barb Goldthwaite, John Hauser, Ellen
Hofeldt, Ann Marie Kosek, Judy Pierson, Harold Singstock, Judy Smith, Dale Sonnenberg, Don
Wolter
EXCUSED:
, Dennis Penney, Rick Picard
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Judy Brewer, Activities Coordinator
Bob Cornell called meeting to order at 1 pm.
President Cornell called for approval of the February 28, 2011 minutes. Minutes approved.
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspondence at this time.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
Don Wolter reported that the committee reviewed a number of options for the northeast
corner of south building. The criterion included no birdbath, no cemetery monument, and
no religious item plus the item must not be smaller than 18 inches.
The committee presented two options for discussion (see attached options and costs)
The committee unanimously agreed on the Sail Away statue.
Volunteer planting day is May 21 at 10 a.m. - please bring a shovel.
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Dale reported that to-date monetary contributions are $385.00. Contributions include
memorials in memory of Mae Ziebell and income tax return donations.
Dale reported that the fund development committee and FOSC (Friends of the Oshkosh
Seniors Center) continue to work together on future fund raising projects.
Dale reported that the annual appeal raised $4367.00 with 87 individuals and 12
businesses contributing to the Center. (Report attached)
He stated that the 2011 appeal letter will
Keep the civic engagement branding concept
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Include a return envelope with four to five categories for giving
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He also suggested that a donation request envelope should be included in the newsletter
two or three times per year.
Dale reported that work continues on the Planned Giving Brochure.
Judy Smith volunteered to work with Ann Marie Kosek, Cindy Glatz, Mark Ziemer and the
Winnebago County Builders Association and CitizensFirst on a 2012 major fundraiser.
The committee suggested a monopoly game style fund raiser.
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GOVERANCE COMMITTEE:
Barbara Goldthwaite reported that the Governance Committee continues to look for
board members.
Barb state that at the April Governance Committee will not meet on April 11. The next
meeting will be Monday, April 18 at 3 p.m.
Barb reported that evaluations would be sent out with the March minutes and April
agenda. She asked members to return both evaluations at the April Advisory Board
Meeting. The goal is 100% return. She also reminded the committee that evaluations
are anonymous.
SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Planned Giving:
No report this month
FRIENDS:
Ann Marie stated that a letter has been sent to all individuals who did not renew their 2010
membership requesting their support in 2011.
Ann Marie stated that the Board is discussing the FOSC yearly support/membership
charge.
FOSC continues to meet with CitizensFirst and Winnebago County Home Builders
Association to discuss a partnership for a major fundraiser to support OSC. Cindy Glatz will
continue her involvement with the committee. The target date for this fundraiser is spring of
2012. Mark stated that with a goal of $10 K to $20 K, the OSC staff would be involved in the
project.
FOSC board has decided to take a break from hosting the Fall Family Fun Fest this year.
Instead they will focus their energy behind the Granny Smith 5K Run/Walk on October 8,
2011. The board plans to incorporate some of the ideas from Fall Family Fun Fest into
the Granny Smith.
COMMITTEE ON AGING:
Harold stated that COA committee members are approved by the City of Oshkosh City
Council and serve for three years.
He stated the committee continues to work on reviving the by-laws.
COA continues to work on a letter that will be sent to the city council outlining COA’s
goals for 2011 and 2012. The letter will be presented to the entire COA committee for
review at the April meeting. Harold stated that since members are appointed by the
city council, it is important for them to know what the committee is accomplishing for
seniors in the Oshkosh.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob congratulated Barb for being featured on the new brochure cover.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Mark stated that Kathy Snell (the new administrative assistant) begins Monday.
Mark stated that the city staff continues to be busy with the current budget changes.
He stated that his time continues to be split between OSC and Health Department.
He stated that works continues on the state accreditation.
Mark reviewed the financial report with the committee. He stated that he would provide
a quarterly financial report to the advisory board. The Fund Development Committee
will review the financial report monthly.
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OLD BUSINESS:
No old business
NEW BUSINESS:
Ann Marie Kosek asked the Advisory Board’s opinion on donating towards Altursa’s
community fundraiser for the purchase of additional Lucas Heart Compression
Machines for the Oshkosh Fire Department. . The advisory board agreed that funds
raised by FOSC should support OSC activities, services and programs.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned. Motion made by Don Wolter and seconded by Barb
Goldthwaite.
Respectively Submitted,
Judy Brewer
Activities Coordinator
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