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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
Senior Services
Manager
OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
October 2, 2012
PRESENT:
Judy Richey, Deb Pahl, Claude Benedict, Xandy Kloeckl, Lurton Blassingame,
Clark Seibold, Deanie Minniear, Kathy Glander, Peggy Bellin, Julie Hert
EXCUSED:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
Peggy called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Claude asked for clarification regarding the September meeting
minutes. Mark had stated he was asked to prepare a budget with a decrease of 5%. He
addressed the group letting them know that in fact we did have to prepare a budget with the
5% reduction but this is pending information received from the state, which is not expected
before November. Mark said this may in fact effect some staff positions. But again, nothing
will be certain until later this year.
Lurton then moved to approve the minutes as written. Claude seconded the motion. All were
in favor. Meeting minutes of September 4 were approved as written.
GUEST SPEAKER
: It was planned to have a speaker at today’s meeting, however, we were
unable to secure a speaker for today.
We will have an Aurora Discharge Planner to speak at the November meeting. In December
we will not hold a meeting, however we will have our Board Holiday Gathering on December
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13 at 7:30 a.m. for a breakfast. Please mark your calendar and watch for more information.
In January we are trying to plan for a panel to discuss different challenges faced when trying
to care for a loved one and in February are working on a group from ThedaCare to come in
and speak. Again, more information will be forthcoming.
SENIOR SERVICES MANAGER COMMENTS:
Fall Family Fun Fest
The event was very successful. Mark stated he is very thankful to be fully
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staffed and have a Marketing/Fund Development Coordinator that was able to
aggressively secure donations. This was very beneficial in our overall event.
Granny Smith 5K Run/Walk
The event will be held next Sat. Please sign up to participate or volunteer.
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Holiday Parade
The Seniors Center will once again participate in the Holiday parade. Please
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let Kathy know if you would like to walk with us in the parade this year.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Deb Tauer has confirmed they have found a replacement for the RSVP
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Coordinator. We are hoping to have her on campus with us soon.
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Senior Connection Position
This position had been filled, however the individual has taken another position
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in Illinois. We will continue to wait for a new recruit.
Fitness Coordinator
Will be advertising within the next couple of weeks for this position.
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Christine Ann Center
Once again the Seniors Center woodshop and DAC (Drug and Alcohol
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Corrections) assisted the Christine Ann Center. This time making 24 more
silhouettes for Domestic Abuse Awareness month.
Nutcracker
Ron Schmitz (Seniors Center woodshop volunteer) finished one of the
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Nutcrackers that had been up for auction. John and Kathy Behrmingham
purchased the Stars & Stripes Nutcracker and donated it to the City of
Oshkosh. It is now standing proud at City Hall.
We will hope to bring it over to the Seniors Center on occasion for special
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events.
Leadership Oshkosh
Mark will be participating in Leadership Oshkosh this year and is looking
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forward to the experience.
State Aging Conference
Mark recently attended the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers (WASC)
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conference. This year WASC partnered with GWAAR (Greater Wisconsin
Agency on Aging Resources) and WAND (Wisconsin Association of Nutrition
Directors) to bring all these groups together for one conference.
He stated this was a good opportunity for him and during the breakout sessions
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had an opportunity to gather ideas that brought him back to what we should be
looking to accomplish at the Seniors Center.
Internal Infrastructure
After meeting with some outside groups it is our goal to see how we can best
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utilize the staff and the Center to assist in providing the best service to seniors
in our area.
We should be trying to make ourselves a staple both in the community and the
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nation in cutting edge ideas and services.
Retooling Senior Savvy Show
Staff is looking at selecting hosts and control room volunteers for the show as
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well as content and the renaming of Senior Savvy.
If you have any interest in being involved with the Senior Savvy show, please
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let us know.
Handicap Parking Stalls
We were recently noted in the Oshkosh Northwestern for our efforts at
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providing adequate handicap stalls in our parking lots. It is our goal to continue
to monitor the needs of those attending programs at the Seniors Center and to
continue to increase handicap stalls as needed.
Human Services Students from the University
Seven students will be participating at the Seniors Center in the coming
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months. Each needing to achieve 30 hours of service here. We will have them
assist in programs, events and even spend some time with the Lutheran Social
Services Adult Day Center for some experience.
NEW BUSINESS
None
OLD BUSINESS
Bylaws
Mark handed out a list of clarifications from his conversations with the City
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Attorney, Lynn Lorenson. Peggy stated the committee should address each
item and discuss them.
Regarding the number of committee members on the Committee on
Aging: Lurton stated he would prefer the number remain at 13. He felt
that this allowed great strengths to be brought to the committee. Judy
Richey stated she sees the issue around having strengths in numbers
however felt that with the diminishing number of individuals that are
interested perhaps this does need to be addressed. Kathy G. suggested
we drop the number of committee members to 11. Lurton stated if we
would be looking at decreasing the number, he would agree on 11. Julie
echoed 11 being a good number. With a majority feeling this would be
adequate, Peggy stated the Committee would recommend a change to
include the COA have 11 members, with quorum of 50% plus 1.
Regarding 25% of the Committee being non-residents; Kathy G. felt this
was necessary in order to recruit new members. With a majority of the
Committee agreeing, Peggy stated the Committee would recommend
allowing 25% of the COA member to be non-residents.
The remaining changes to the Bylaws were discussed; Xandy moved to
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approve the changes to the Bylaws; Deb seconded the motion; all were in
favor. Bylaw changes approved by the Committee. Peggy requested these be
forwarded to Lynn Lorenson for approval.
ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Xandy reported the Advisory Board continues to have 1 vacancy and they also made
changes to their Bylaws recently.
The Bylaw changes were as follows: changing the age requirement for only 75% of
their members having to be age 50 and over; membership being a 2 year commitment
instead of 3 years; and members could serve no more than 3 consecutive terms.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
Deanie Minniear suggested the Committee on Aging recognize the Ladies Benevolent
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Society (LBS) for their 150 Anniversary next year. There was discussion regarding
the COA awards that were to be given out each year. It was determined the COA
would present the LBS with the Oranda Bangsburg Award at their celebration next
spring.
NEXT MEETING:
November 6 at 8:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Lurton motioned to adjourn the meeting; all were in favor. Meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Assistant, Senior Services