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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
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES APRIL 30, 2012
PRESENT:
Bob Cornell, Barbara Goldthwaite, Gary Konrad, Rick Picard, Judy Pierson, Ann
Marie Kosek, Judy Smith, Cindy Glatz, Roberta Messer, Xandy Kloeckl
EXCUSED:
Cynthia Thorpe, John Hauser, Dale Sonnenberg
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. Barbara sent a journal around
for anyone wanting to say a few words to Molly as farewell wishes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Bob asked for a motion to approve the March 26 meeting minutes. Barbara moved to
approve the minutes as written. Gary seconded. All were in favor; meeting minutes
approved as written.
Bob then requested that for next month we begin tracking absentees for the meetings. The
previous bylaws stated that a board member missing 3 consecutive meetings would be
required to resign. Our current bylaws do not have that requirement. Informing the chair is
a matter of courtesy to determine if a quorum will be present prior to the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Planned Giving Brochure
Cindy reported they were each given a sample of the new planned giving brochure.
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Recognition Tower
The committee discussed the levels of recognition and established cumulative
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amounts. Recognition would begin from 2006 forward. Barbara stated we must
note individuals should be asked prior to putting their names on the recognition
tower.
Financial Reports
The committee determined the staff and a few members would discuss what items
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would be on future reports.
GOVERANCE COMMITTEE
Judy Smith reported there is still a board vacancy. Cynthia had contacted Kathy with two
names but only had an email address for one. The other is unlisted in the phone book.
Judy S. will contact Cynthia for further information.
Committee also discussed having a committee member enter an article in the newsletter
on occasion in order to promote the board and their activity. Barbara volunteered to be
first and turned in her article to Kathy.
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FRIENDS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER (FOSC) REPORT:
Ann Marie reported two FOSC Board members have resigned. At the last meeting two
new members were approved. The two members are Ginny Brockhaus and Viv Goupell.
One of the resignations had been Pat Roberts, Vice President. Therefore a new Vice
President was also voted on. Mary Swanke will be the Vice President for the remainder
of the year.
Gary commented that Ginny would be a great addition to the FOSC.
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Also it was determined that as the Oshkosh Seniors Center is now a polling place the
FOSC will host a bake sale at each election. The last bake sale brought in a little over
$700.
It was also reported that as of the April meeting there are a total of 742 Friends. 164
Lifetime supporters and 578 annual supporters. Of the 578, 212 are new.
The Friends will also be pulling a meeting together to discuss a timeframe for a reminder
campaign each year to promote renewal and new Friend supporters.
COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) REPORT:
Xandy reported the committee would be meeting tomorrow and therefore did not have
much to report.
Bob questioned with the current resignations from the COA if they had received any new
applications.
Mark stated that in fact three applications had been received and he will be meeting with
them in the next week.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob reminded the board members that the next meeting would be held on the third
Monday (Monday, May 21) due to Memorial Day. The meeting will be at 1 p.m. This will
change the meeting time for the Fund Development group. They will instead be meeting
at 3 p.m. that same day.
Bob also thanked those that were able to attend the Volunteer Appreciation event. He felt
this was an excellent event and was glad that he and others attending did wear their
name badges.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Health Department Update
Thursday the offices will be moving. Next Monday, May 7 will be the official date of
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the consolidation. There are still some ordinances pending. This change will
affect the Seniors Center organizational structure slightly. Mark and Kathy’s titles
will ultimately be changed and the Seniors Center will now fall under the Parks
department.
Bob stated he would like the head of Parks, Ray Mauer, to attend one of the
board meetings in the near future.
Molly’s Resignation
Staff are going through all of the programs and services that Molly has been
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involved in and determining how each may be handled in the coming weeks. We
will hope to have someone hired around July.
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We will have a cake and goodbyes on the 10; 10 a.m. at the North building and 2
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p.m. at the South building.
Downtown Flower Pots
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The individuals who stated they would be willing to help with this project will be
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contacted as we get closer to the planting date (potentially mid May).
Anyone else interested in assisting, please contact Jane.
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Chicago Bus Trip
The trip will be rescheduled. We are hoping to look at this again in July or August
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when we are fully staffed.
Painting / Flooring
Mark announced the dates we will be closed in June for flooring installation.
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South building will be closed June 6 -8
North building will be closed June 13-15
Chairs
Received another 60 chairs from American Family Insurance.
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RSVP Relationship
Working on a Memorandum of Understanding in which the RSVP Coordinator for
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this area would have office hours at the Seniors Center.
Senior Publication
The Oshkosh Northwestern will be printing a new publication. The Oshkosh
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Seniors Center, Evergreen Retirement Community, and Learning in Retirement are
the groups that will be featured monthly.
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4 of July Parade
Seniors Center will again be participating. We are seeking Veterans that would be
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interested in riding or walking with us in support of the local troops and all
veterans.
If you are interested, please let Kathy know.
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Vacation Plans
Mark announced he will not be at the next board meeting as he will be on vacation
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in the mountains.
Kathy will give a report.
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Receptionist Position
Interviews have been completed. Waiting on background check.
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OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Bob requested a motion to adjourn. Roberta made a motion, Cindy seconded, motion
carried, meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant
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