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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 MARCH 25, 2013
PRESENT:
John Hauser, Bob Cornell, Vicki Liechtfuss, Cynthia Thorpe, Sue Gullickson, Heather
Hoeffler, Viv Goupell, Barbara Goldthwaite, Dale Sonnenberg, Xandy Kloeckl, Rick
Picard, Gary Konrad, Roberta Messer, Judy Smith
EXCUSED:
None.
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
Bob Cornell, President, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Bob introduced Viv as the Friends
representative and explained that each month a different Friends Board member would be in
attendance at the Advisory Board meeting to represent FOSC.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Kathy stated there was a last minute change to the meeting minutes and this has been made to
the filed copy. Cynthia moved to approve the minutes to include the change. Rick seconded.
All were in favor; minutes approved as changed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Cynthia reported the second Fund Development meeting was held last week. They did some
brainstorming; Kathy updated the group that we continue to make progress with the Recognition
Tower and the Friends group shared their fundraising list from their board meeting.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Judy stated the group spent a great deal of time revising last year’s surveys. She explained that
we will again use Survey Monkey to conduct the surveys. Members should look for the email
link within the next week. New members will be given written surveys. Though their input is
appreciated due to the timing of their start with the board their responses will not be tallied with
the others.
The group also discussed Board Member terms. Three Board Members terms are up this year.
Judy will be contacting each of them to see what their intentions are. All are eligible to commit to
another term.
Judy expressed the group’s interest also in producing an exit survey for individuals who may
leave the board prior to their term expiration. She will be working on pulling together this survey.
Judy also reported the group did discuss the use of name badges and determined they wanted
to hear input from the entire board. After some discussion it was determined that name badges
will be used when attending Seniors Center events on campus or off but there is not a need to
wear them to the Board meetings.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Dale stated he does not have a report yet as the new Finance Committee will meet for the first
time today immediately following the meeting.
FRIENDS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER (FOSC) REPORT:
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Barbara reported the Friends have met twice since the last Advisory Board meeting as they
have changed their meeting times.
Their first meetings have really been organizational. They reduced the number of
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committees and are working on committee assignments. They are also discussing
obtaining a credit card; are working on a mission statement; and discussing the vision of
the Friends organization.
They also had a photo taken and it is in this month’s newsletter.
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Viv expressed the need for volunteers on the upcoming Election Day (April 2); they are looking
for bakers, someone to work at the sale and/or individuals to contribute financially.
Dale asked if individuals who had not yet sent in their 2013 support have been contacted. Kathy
stated the FOSC Marketing and Friends Support committees are working on this list.
COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) REPORT:
Xandy reported the committee is still waiting for the approval of the City Attorney regarding the
suggested changes to the Municipal Code. Until that approval is given they cannot approve
their Bylaw changes.
The COA will award the Ladies Benevolent Society (LBS) with the Oranda Bangsberg Award on
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May 7 at the LBS’s 150 Anniversary Celebration. All are welcome to attend.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob reminded the group of the Soup Lunch on Thursday; the 2020 Vision meeting on
Wednesday and the State of the City this evening.
Bob also stressed the importance of our continued efforts to partner with the Friends group.
SENIORS CENTER MANAGER’S REPORT:
Transportation Meeting – attending these to represent the senior population who are faced with
transportation issues. The committee’s goal is to conduct a transportation survey throughout the
county.
Fund Development and Friends meetings – Mark stated he has been very pleased by the
discussions that each of these groups is having.
Request for Qualification - They have narrowed the companies down to two. Should have a
decision by the end of the week. Mark asked that those interested in the Facilities Adhoc
committee stay after the meeting to discuss a meeting time.
Julie Kiefer’s schedule – Julie will be working 10 hours per week for the Parks department as
well as with us to assist with Marketing
Miles Kimball – Mark is now a member of their board. We have also received a donation of
medical equipment from them and are looking into how we may partner with the Lions Club in
Winchester who has been providing free equipment to individuals for many years.
Fitness Equipment – we are looking at purchasing two new recumbent bikes. Bob asked if we
were also purchasing a NuStep. Mark stated he was unsure but would check with Amanda and
Carrie.
Employee Appreciation Lunch – last week we had a pizza lunch for staff as a thanks for the work
they do
City Hall Construction – reminder that the parking lot at City Hall is under construction. We are
hosting several meetings here in the interim.
Downtown Planters – We are once again seeking volunteer support for the Downtown Planter
Project. They have asked us to take this on again this year.
Volunteer Recognition Dinner – be sure to attend
Registered Nurse Position – Mark asked that the Health Adhoc committee individuals also stay
after to schedule an upcoming meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
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None
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Roberta moved to adjourn the meeting; Cynthia seconded. All in favor, meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Coordinator
Senior Services
City of Oshkosh
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