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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 MAY 20, 2013
PRESENT:
Bob Cornell, Xandy Kloeckl, Barbara Goldthwaite, Gary Konrad, Cynthia Thompson,
Roberta Messer, Rick Picard, Trish Liethen (Friends Representative), Judy Smith
EXCUSED:
Vicki Leichtfuss, Dale Sonnenberg, Heather Hoeffler
ABSENT:
Sue Gullickson
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator; Julie
Kiefer, Marketing / Fund Development
GUEST(S):
Bill Wyman, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Interim Director; Karlene Grabner,
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Director of Donor Services
Bob Cornell, President, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Julie introduced Karlene Grabner,
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESENTATION
Karlene gave a presentation about the Community Foundation and the endowments they
manage, including the Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Endowment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Roberta moved to approve the April 29, 2013 meeting minutes as presented. Cynthia seconded.
All were in favor. The meeting minutes were approved as presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Cynthia reviewed some of the highlights from the last meeting.
Recognition Tower at this point we have submitted the information for engraving and are
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awaiting their completion.
Fall Family Fun Fest – continue to discuss updates and share information regarding
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recruitment of donors.
Farmer’s Market – the Seniors Center & Friends will be represented at the Farmer’s
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Market on August 10 with a booth. Working on a sign-up sheet.
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GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Judy reported the Governance Committee did not meet this month, however are prepared with a
Slate of Officers for 2013-2014.
Judy made a motion to elect Dale Sonnenberg as Treasurer; Roberta second. Bob
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requested nominations from the floor three times; No nominations. All were in favor;
motion carried.
Judy moved to elect Bob Cornell for President, Cynthia seconded. Judy requested
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nominations from the floor three times; no nominations. Bob abstained from voting; all
others were in favor; motion carried.
Bob moved to elect Judy Smith for Vice President, Gary seconded. Bob requested
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nominations from the floor three times; no nominations. Judy abstained from voting; all
others were in favor; motion carried.
2013-2014 Slate of Officers
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President: Bob Cornell
Vice President: Judy Smith
Treasurer: Dale Sonnenberg
Judy also reported there is one vacancy on the board.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
No report.
FRIENDS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER (FOSC) REPORT:
Barbara reported the Finance and Audit committee is working on scheduling their first meeting.
The total number of Friends to date is 995
Calling committee brought in an additional $900
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Friends will be hosting a reception for supporters on May 28
At the next meeting Mayor Tower and City Manager Rohloff will be in attendance and a
presentation will be given by the Community Foundation regarding endowments.
Barbara also reported that Jeff Liethen, FOSC President also has requested individuals on their
board to work on updates and position descriptions for their officers.
COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) REPORT:
Xandy reported the last COA meeting was cancelled; however they did present to the Ladies
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Benevolent Society the Oranda Bangsberg Award for their 150 Anniversary.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob thanked all who attended the May 3 celebration for Older American’s Month and the Open
House
He reported that 83 adults and 4 children attended the Elvis concert.
Encouraged members to attend the upcoming Friends Reception.
Bob presented Rick with a service award for his 3 years of service.
SENIORS CENTER MANAGER’S REPORT:
Mark thanked those who were available for the personnel adhoc meeting.
Gave a brief overview of what we may be looking at for hiring an interim RN.
Staff is working on a position description for fitness class instructors in order to have some
guidelines for them.
Valley Visiting Nurse Association will be assisting with nail care appointments after Paula retires.
We are already beginning to schedule individuals.
Employee Recognition – Mark Rohloff came and provided lunch for staff as a thank you.
A new council member was here for a tour as a part of their “getting to know the role of
departments within the City”.
Survey will be going out shortly for the North Building Renovation
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OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Gary moved to adjourn the meeting; Barbara seconded. All in favor, meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Coordinator
Senior Services
City of Oshkosh
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