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City of Oshkosh
Community Development Department
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
OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES
January 24, 2011
PRESENT:
Corky Abraham, Peggy Bellin, Jesse Fillmore, Claude Benedict, Harold
Singstock, Xandy Kloeckl, Kathryn Glander, Ruth McGinley
EXCUSED:
Deb Pahl
ABSENT:
Dr. Jean Caudle
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services; Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant
Meeting called to order by Harold at 8:08 a.m. Harold opened the discussion
with the Senior Housing Options Workshop that was being held after today’s
meeting. The Education committee worked with staff to pull this together for
today. He asked that committee members stay to attend.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Harold requested a motion to approve the November 1, 2011
meeting minutes. Lurton moved to approve the minutes as written, Claude seconded the
motion; all were in favor. The meeting minutes were approved as written.
SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
Staff Positions
Mark stated that we are currently in the process of offering the Marketing / Fund
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Development Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator positions to candidates
and are hoping to have them on board soon.
Nancy Green has accepted another position with Evergreen Retirement
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Community as a chaplain. Her past experience is in ministry. We wish her
well.
Advocap RSVP
Mark met with the RSVP Coordinator to discuss the opportunities that may exist
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between RSCP and our volunteer program. We want to be successful in giving
volunteer the best experience possible regardless of where their volunteer time
would be spent.
Harold stated as far as volunteering is concerned. Moving forward he would
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ask committee members to plan to participate in volunteering as well.
State of the City
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All committee members should have received an invitation for March 19.
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This is a very informative event and Mark would encourage all to attend.
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Photo Shoot
If you would be willing to participate in a photo shoot with pictures to be used
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for various Seniors Center project, please let Kathy know.
Individuals currently interested are Lurton, Claude, Jesse, Kimberly, and Ruth
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New Program – Brain Fitness
This program is starting today in the computer lab
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Classes filled up quickly
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For more information – contact Paula
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Recognition Tower
Winnebago County Correctional Institution is building a recognition tower for us
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that will be displayed intermittently in each building
Corky suggested that in the future we could also consider partnering with local
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high school carpentry classes.
Performance Management
Mark briefly described a process that the City will be looking into to measure
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department outcomes. We will hear more on this topic as it progresses.
Health Update
City Council is hosting a workshop next Tuesday regarding the health
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department merger
Some council members have questioned the projected financial outcome
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Oshkosh’s taxes for health department will go away but this would
increase the county tax for each individual slightly.
Currently Mark is meeting with various city departments to discuss ordinances
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that will need to continue under different direction should the merger happen.
Winnebago County has already unanimously approved the merger
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NEW BUSINESS
Harold stated he feels the subcommittees are doing very well in their projects. He reminded
the groups that each subcommittee will need to give their final reports in March. Once the
subcommittee reports are submitted to Peggy she will then put a letter of accomplishments
together to give to City Council members. The full committee would approve the letter at
their May meeting along with holding the elections. Harold also stated that he had changed
the meeting times last year in order to assist the subcommittees in finding time to work on
their projects. He asked everyone to give some thought to whether or not the meeting
schedule should remain this way or revert back to monthly meetings with other meeting times
for subcommittee work.
Subcommittee Reports
Education Subcommittee
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Senior Housing Options Workshop
Being held today to educate the public about senior housing
options
Another time has been scheduled in March however this will be
dependent on the today’s turnout.
13 different speakers will be present today
The advertising was very good for this event – in the newspaper 3
times, in the Center newsletter this month and also on the outside
sign
Awards
Will present 1 award each year on a rotating basis
The first will be the Oranda Bangsburg Award. Waiting to hear
when they will be able to present the award before asking for
applications.
Discussion was held about the presentation and it was
determined that the award would be presented at the Volunteer
Recognition and also at City Council.
Governance Subcommittee
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Associate Members
It has been approved that we may have individuals attend
meetings as Associate members to learn more about the
Committee on Aging.
Application Process
City will receive an individual’s application for a COA position; the
COA will have 10 days to review and give feedback to the Mayor;
the Mayor will then appoint the next committee member
Bylaws
Made recommendations to change the bylaws to the Executive
Committee. One recommendation was to not have absentee
balloting
Future Project
Work on updating / revising the current application
Harold stated there are some changes he would also recommend
after reviewing the Advisory Board Bylaws.
Anyone else that would have a recommendation for a bylaw
change should address this with the Executive committee.
Planning & Goals Subcommittee
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Kathy Glander handed out the attached report.
Liaison Report
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The Advisory board met November 28 and is scheduled to meet again
on January 30.
Name badges were a topic of conversation and Xandy is pleased to see
that we have moved forward with these (committee received their name
badges today)
The Advisory Board currently has one position available while the FOSC
has 3 positions that will be voted on at their Annual meeting on January
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26.
There was discussion regarding the annual gifting fundraiser. The
results are not calculated yet.
Mark gave a report regarding programming and the Seven Dimensions
of Wellness.
Harold asked those that had previously been a Liaison if they continued
to feel this was a valuable position. All agreed it is and is something that
should continue.
Member Resignations
There have been three resignations to date. Corky Abraham, Ann Jungwirth,
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and Dr. Jean Caudle.
Letters have been received by Corky and Ann. These resignations are
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effective immediately. Dr. Caudle has spoken with Peggy regarding her
resignation, however, has not given an official letter.
If you know of someone that may have an interest in the COA, please have
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them apply or invite them to attend a meeting to see what the COA is about.
Do not lead them to believe that their attending a meeting or applying for the
position will ensure they are a part of the board. Again, only the Mayor is able
to appoint individuals in these positions.
Judy Richey had applied for the last opening on the board. Mark indicated she
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is still interested. Kathy will make a copy of her application for Lurton and
Harold.
Harold suggested we host a recognition event for the outgoing members.
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OLD BUSINESS
Spring Trip
Mark will hold a trip in spring to the Northshore Seniors Center and Mather
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Café.
He is currently having the Winnebago Tours group look into busing options.
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Invited will be the members of the COA, Advisory Board, FOSC and available
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staff.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
Newsletter
Harold stated he would like to see an article in the Current describing each of
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the boards in an effort to educate individuals on what these boards are about
and encourage new individuals who may have an interest in a position with one
of the boards.
Peggy suggested we also include the annual accomplishments that are sent to
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the Council in the newsletter.
Mark stated that not only should the accomplishments be submitted for the
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newsletter but also to include the Municipal Code with that.
“Friend” Supporter Cards
Claude suggested that a card associated with your “Friends” annual donation
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should be given out.
Individuals would like to show that they are a part of an organization.
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Meeting Notices
There has been some confusion regarding notification of COA meetings that
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should appear in the Oshkosh Northwestern. This is being worked on.
ADJOURNMENT
Jesse motioned to adjourn the meeting; Claude seconded the motion; all were in
favor. Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Administrative Assistant, Senior Services