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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 29, 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 and Ann Marie Kosek, FOSC Representative
EXCUSED:
Judy Smith
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator; Amanda
Ubbelode, Fitness Coordinator
Bob Cornell, President, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Bob allowed Mark to introduce
Amanda, the Seniors Center’s new Fitness Coordinator. Amanda has been with us just three months
and continues to work on ways to improve our fitness programs by developing surveys, reviewing and
making recommendations for equipment, etc. Amanda interned with us in 2009 and enjoyed it.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Dale move to approve the March 25 meeting minutes as presented. Gary seconded. All were in
favor. The meeting minutes were approved as presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Cynthia reported the group is coming together nicely and have identified some key projects for
this particular group to lead.
Recognition Tower Update: the material has been cut; Mark Ziemer and Kathy Snell will
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go out to Oshkosh Trophy this week to select font style and color.
Annual Appeal: Kathy Snell handed out an update on the appeal numbers.
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Fund Development: Julie Kiefer requested individuals think about businesses they
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frequent or individuals they may know within the community who may be willing to
sponsor and event or make a donation. Vicki Liechtfuss gave some ideas to the group
about local businesses we might make some connections with. If anyone in this group
has any connections, please follow up with Julie. Gary stated he would contact Piggly
Wiggly and Roberta stated she would speak with her daughter as she is employed with
Johnsonville.
Farmer’s Market: Sue Gullickson gave an update on how we could get involved at the
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Farmer’s Market. The application was completed and will be sent in.
Planned Giving: Julie Kiefer is working with the Community Foundation for ways to
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connect with donors. Community Foundation may start holding some financial
presentations here as well as some time on Senior Savvy.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Judy was unable to be here today. Gary reviewed her notes from the Governance meeting.
(See attached.)
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FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Dale stated the first meeting was held last month and will meet again this afternoon. Kathy will
have documents prepared for the group with various reports that are used. The group will begin
reviewing the financial processes currently in place at the Center.
Kathy S. handed out an update of the annual appeal report. Reviewed the information and
answered questions.
FRIENDS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER (FOSC) REPORT:
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Ann Marie reported that the FOSC meeting will now be held on the 1 Thursday of the month.
The Spring Bake Sale Election did bring slightly less in profit this time as this election was not
highly attended. Total was $380.
The Friends Support Committee has been calling past supporters that had not renewed their
support this year. This has been deemed successful. The group is also exploring other ways to
promote the Friends (free radio spots, Senior Savvy, newspaper, etc.)
Friends are looking at creating a new logo to be used for now. Once the Seniors Center has
created their logo the Friends will revisit this.
Friends now have a credit/debit card to assist with large event expenses as not to use funds
from the Seniors Center budget.
Ann Marie will be reviewing the FOSC Bylaws this year to incorporate changes in their structure.
The Friends have created a mission statement.
A dinner dance will be held around Halloween this year as a small fundraiser.
Barbara stated she heard the Fall Festival and Granny Smith were going to be combined this
year. Mark and Kathy stated this was in fact true. The Staff thought long and hard about this
change. We are going to move forward this year and combine them, however, will revisit this
decision after the event.
COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) REPORT:
Xandy was not at the last meeting, however reminded everyone that the COA will award the
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Ladies Benevolent Society (LBS) with the Oranda Bangsberg Award on May 7 at the LBS’s
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150 Anniversary Celebration. Please plan to attend if you are available.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob commented on the Volunteer Recognition event. Stating that he hoped those that attended
enjoyed the event. Felt staff did a good job of showing their appreciation for the volunteers.
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Reminder: the May meeting will be held on Monday, May 20 due to Memorial Day being the
last Monday of the month.
Other event reminders: Older Americans Month (May2); Public Renovation Meeting (May 16)
Kathy will send out an email with these dates.
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SENIORS CENTER MANAGER’S REPORT:
Volunteer Recognition Event: Mark stated for those that couldn’t attend, please know we
appreciate and value your talents and dedication to the Seniors Center.
Look for upcoming educational topics to include: Changes in the Way We Age; Roles a Seniors
Center Can Play; You Can’t Do That In Here; Active Shooter Responses
Oshkosh Police Department recently conducted a Security Survey of the Seniors Center. They
gave a very descriptive report and we will be seriously considering how to achieve their
recommendations.
Mark stated he continues to work with Streets to modify the parking signs in our lots.
Recently received an exercise equipment donation.
Working with Dean Leisang, former OCMS to attempt some programming geared towards
seniors on local TV stations. Dean is currently the Executive Director of Educational Television
Production.
Mark handed out a survey for the board to select color choices and tag lines that we received
from our meeting with Blue Door.
Overview of where we are with our Adhoc Committees
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Building: Will be looking at places to tour (other Seniors Centers) around Lake
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Winnebago and some will travel to Chicago to see Northshore. The Public Meeting will
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be held on May 16.
Finance: Reported out today
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Fund Development: Reported out today
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Programs: will reconvene when Judy, Carrie and Mark pull some prep work together
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Parade: the upcoming Fourth of July Parade will be very similar to last years
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Policy: will reconvene when Kathy, Sara and Mark pull some prep work together
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Health: Mark will be meeting with HR, City Manager Rohloff and Ray Maurer, Parks
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Director next week to discuss the RN position
One possibility would be to hire someone as an interim to assist with modifying the
position
Local foot-care providers have indicated they will assist with nail care in the
meantime in order for us to continue providing those services here.
Retirements: Judy and Paula will both be retiring in June. We will hold receptions and will have
more information in the upcoming newsletter.
Mark requested a core group of individuals who may be interested in meeting one time to
discuss our upcoming personnel concerns. Interested individuals include: Sue, Roberta,
Cynthia, Vicki and Bob.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Gary 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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