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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 AUGUST 29, 2011
PRESENT:
Bob Cornell, Judy Smith, Barb Goldthwaite, Cindy Glatz, Audrey Robbins, Rick
Picard, Cynthia Thorpe, Dale Sonnenberg, Carol Klabunde, Xandy Kloeckl, Ann Marie Kosek,
John Hauser
EXCUSED:
Gary Konrad
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant
Bob Cornell, President, called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
Bob called for approval of the July 25, 2011 minutes. A correction to the minutes will be made –
add last names where we have two individual with the same first names. Dale motioned for the
minutes to be approved as corrected, Cynthia seconded; all were in favor. Minutes were
approved.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
John reported that the committee did meet and discussed the process for sending a
proposal for the renovation of the North building to the city.
Mark will schedule a meeting with John Urban, Facilities to discuss the proposal process.
The discussion did reflect on what needs we have at both buildings.
Bob stated he did receive a call concerning the condition of the carpeting at the South
Building.
Mark stated that due to the change in the scope of the flooring project (deciding to now go
with laminate flooring instead of carpeting) this has changed the bidding process due to
the new pricing. This may take some time to complete.
In the meantime we will have the carpets cleaned.
Bob will follow up with the individual.
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Each committee member did receive a copy of the 6 month year to date report.
Mark discussed the report and answered questions regarding where we are at.
Dale stated that at the last meeting we did discuss the revised copy of the Planned Giving
brochure.
Mark will plan to meet with Eileen from the Community Foundation prior to the next fund
development meeting for her recommendations.
Also discussed was a listing of possible distribution of the brochures: mailing lists,
financial planners, attorneys, banks, accountants, funeral directors, townships, etc.
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There were updates given on both the Fall Family Fun Fest and the granny smith
walk/run.
They discussed the possibility of a fund raiser dinner.
Judy P. and Judy T. researched pricing information for building rental of various venues
in Oshkosh.
The possibility of having the event at the Center may be considered. There was some
conversation around the ability to serve alcohol at the Center for a special event
Any dinner idea will be further discussed with the realization of an architect for the
renovation of the North building.
The Monopoly game idea has been put on hold however, Cindy Glatz suggested we still
consider sending in a request for something else from Citizen First for next year in order
to stay on their radar for future sponsoring.
The recognition tower will be created at the Winnebago Correctional Institution. A
representative was at the Center today to discuss plans with Judy Brewer and Mark.
GOVERANCE COMMITTEE
The Governance Committee did not meet in August.
They do have one vacancy and did place an ad in the Northwestern. From that we have
received 2 more applicants.
FRIENDS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER (OSC) REPORT:
Currently there are 772 friends of the FOSC.
FOSC has voted and passed a motion stating that when a new member signs up after
September 1 their membership will be good through the end of the following year.
The tours committee reported that they are doing well and had a full bus to the Brewers
game in August.
The Marketing committee has been working on the Fall Fest and granny smith
advertising. Advertising will be done through flyers to the schools and in Festival Food
grocery bags the week before the event, yard signs in various places, TV and radio
community calendar, etc.
The Farmers Market spots were full for the remainder of this year and therefore the FOSC
will pursue this earlier next year as an option.
Advisory Board was discussed for their role in supporting the FOSC raffle. This is
certainly much appreciated.
COMMITTEE ON AGING REPORT:
The committee has not met through the summer however the subcommittees have been
meeting and will report out at the next meeting on September 6.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob asked committee members to consider volunteering at the Fall Family Fun Fest and
granny smith walk/run if they were available.
The Vision 2020 meeting will be held on September 15 at 3:30 p.m. The focus will be on
2012 goals.
Again Bob asked the committee members to each take a look at the accreditation manual.
He also encouraged members to participate in the programs held at the Center.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Mark stated he is expecting to have a final draft of an 18 hr/wk position for a
marketing/fund development coordinator to City Hall within the next few weeks.
The city is continuing to review all job description questionnaires. Mark met with the
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consultant last week. They indicated most of the positions do seem to be in line with
other governmental positions across the state.
Mark discussed Sara’s current role and her move to the South building.
In preparing the budget for next year we were to have 0% increase for anything not salary
driven. This year the program account will also be looking at.
Mark had an encouraging meeting with 2 representatives from UW Oshkosh Social Work
Department. They are looking to assign a Master degree student to the Center. The
challenge for that individual would be to work with the Committee on Aging to see how we
can connect with individuals not attending the Oshkosh Seniors Center (i.e. focus groups,
analysis, door to door surveying, etc.)
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Notification of $100+ donors – decided to continue to have members contact the $100+
donors via phone to thank them. Sara Barndt will notify the board members as it has
been done in the past.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Bob requested a motion to adjourn, Barb made a motion, John seconded, motion carried,
meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant
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