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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-30 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 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 30, 2012 PRESENT: Bob Cornell, Rick Picard, Ann Marie Kosek, Cynthia Thorpe, Roberta Messer, Barbara Goldthwaite, Cindy Glatz, Judy Pierson, Judy Smith, Dale Sonnenberg, John Hauser, Gary Konrad, Trish Liethen and Pat Roberts STAFF: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant Bob Cornell, President, called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Ann Marie discussed the Friends annual meeting results and gave the names of the new FOSC board members; Jan Picard, Jeannie Lehr, and Jean Neal. She then introduced Trish Liethen, as the new FOSC President and Pat Roberts, as the new FOSC Vice President. Pat will represent the FOSC at future Advisory Board meetings. Bob requested a motion to approve the November 28, 2011 meeting minutes. Barb moved to accept the minutes as written, Dale seconded; all were in favor. The meeting minutes were approved as written. CORRESPONDENCE: None. FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:  Dale shared that he will not be at the next Fund Development meeting and that Cynthia Thorpe would take the lead in his absence. Kathy gave a summary of the annual appeal results. Questions were answered o and there was brief discussion regarding some items that could be done differently in the future. Mark gave a review of the 2011 budget as it stands. Questions were answered. o Mark also gave a brief update on the Recognition Tower. He and Randy did go out o to the Correctional Institution and looked at it. They were both very impressed with the work being done. It was suggested that at the next Fund Development meeting they discuss what the levels of recognition will be for the tower. GOVERANCE COMMITTEE  Judy reported there is still a position open. Bob and Mark did meet with someone that may be interested in a position on the board.  Judy stated that she has been in contact with current board members to determine if they will remain for another term in order to try and plan ahead for available positions.  Bob asked that board members continue to consider individuals they may know that may be interested in a position on the board. 1 FRIENDS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER (FOSC) REPORT:  Rick reported that the annual meeting was well attended. As Ann Marie had already stated there were 3 new members elected for the board and a change in the executive committee.  Judy Pierson stated that there was great enthusiasm for what they were discussing and she is eager to attend future meetings.  Ann Marie also stated that they have been working on a Friends Campaign for March. The campaign will focus on educating current participants about the Friends organization and encourage them to be annual supporters of the Center. COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) REPORT:  Xandy was unable to attend this month.  Mark stated the COA did host a Senior Housing Options seminar last week and they will host one again in March. Another task the COA will be challenged with is to get involved with other community groups to represent the older adults in our community. PRESIDENT’S REPORT:  Bob asked member to take notice of the meeting schedule that was handed out by Kathy today.  Bob also reported that the Ad-Hoc committees have been determined and Kathy will be working on scheduling these meetings in the near future. These committees will not be standing committees.  FOSC and Staff are collaborating on the Fall Family Fun Fest for 2012. Anyone interested from the board that would like to represent the Advisory Board and sit on the committee, please let Kathy or Bob know. DIRECTOR’S REPORT:  Name Badges Mark stated that Kathy and Mary Kay have chosen ID Badges based on cost and o flexibility. Everyone stated they felt these would work well. Several members asked for a second badge to keep with them. Kathy will make these up for the next board meeting.  Staffing Nancy Green has resigned from her position with the Oshkosh Seniors Center. o Her last day will be Feb. 3. We have already posted and received applications for this opening and will be scheduling interviews very soon. Jane Wells has been hired as the new Volunteer Coordinator and will begin on o February 9. Julia Kieffer has been hired as the new Marketing/Fund Development Coordinator o and will begin on February 16.  Winnebago Senior Tours After a very good year, the tour group presented the FOSC with a $12,000 check o at the annual meeting.  State of the City th All should have received an invitation; please plan to attend on March 19. o  Photo Shoot We have had one photo shoot already with a local photographer and do plan to o work with them again in the near future. Anyone that would be a willing participant please let Kathy know. 2  RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Mark has been in contact with Deb Tauer, RSVP Coordinator, to discuss the o potential partnership that we could have with them. These conversations will continue as we bring on our new staff.  Community Development They have requested the Seniors Center to consider recruiting volunteers to assist o with the planting and maintenance of the downtown planters. Roberta stated we could perhaps seek assistance from other local groups (Learning in Retirement has a gardening group). Dale also suggested partnering with local high school agricultural groups.  Health Update The Council will hold a workshop tomorrow night to discuss the Health Department o merger. It looks very optimistic as they continue to move forward. OLD BUSINESS:  None. NEW BUSINESS:  None. CONTINUING EDUCATION:  Bob suggested that we do not have an education presentation next month. However in March bring both new staff persons in to introduce themselves.  Mark gave a presentation regarding the recent Life Study conducted by St. Norberts and UWGB. For more information visit the Life Study website. ADJOURNMENT:  Bob requested a motion to adjourn. Dale made a motion, Cynthia seconded, motion carried, meeting adjourned. Respectively Submitted, Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant 3