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ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES APRIL 28, 2014
PRESENT: Bob Cornell,
Xandy Kloeckl, Cynthia Thorpe, Gary Konrad, Barbara Goldthwaite, Roberta Messer, John Hauser, Sue Gullickson, Judy Smith
EXCUSED: Dale Sonnenberg, Heather Hoeffler, Vicki Leichtfuss,
Mary Weidenmeier
ABSENT:
STAFF: Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
GUESTS: Casey, Intern; Josh, Intern
Meeting was called to order at 1:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of March 31, 2014 meeting minutes: Roberta stated she felt the attachments she had handed out at the last meeting regarding Life Line Screening should
have been a part of the meeting minutes. Kathy asked if anything should be changed. With no response Bob stated he felt the minutes were complete. Gary moved to approve the minutes
as written. Barbara seconded. One opposed. Minutes approved as written.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fund Development Committee:
It was reported the new Fund Raising Committee under the Friends
will hold their meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:45 a.m.
Governance
Judy stated the committee has some suggested changes to the Bylaws. Kathy handed out the proposed
Bylaws changes noting it was also suggested to change the word “Chair” to “Chairperson” as a “chair” is an inanimate object. Roberta moved to change the word “Chair” to “Chairperson”.
Cynthia seconded, all were in favor. Changes approved.
Sue asked if the Health Committee needed to further define the purpose of their committee and if so was there or should there
be a place for this within the Bylaws or attachments. Judy stated that if they have anything further the committee would like added to this section they could submit it the Governance
Committee and they will review it.
Judy stated the nominations for the Board officer positions are still open. If anyone is interested please contact her.
Judy led a review of the evaluations.
Specific to a few of the comments: The Governance Committee will be working on an Exit Interview process. More discussions do happen in committees and should the chairs be bringing
back more information to the Board. If staff is not being respectful to board members, the hope would be that a conversation regarding such be had with Mark in order that he may address
the issue(s). Mark suggested putting an email out regarding his topics prior to the board meetings in order that board members might have an opportunity to think about questions for
him prior to the meeting date.
Judy also reported a new board member has been selected. Sandy Noe will be joining us in May.
Finance
Dale was not in attendance.
Cynthia stated the
committee reviewed last year’s final budget and compared monthly revenues year to date from last year to this year. We have seen some increase in areas thus far.
Health
Sue reported with recent conflict with the Life Line Screening the Health Committee will be continuing their work on the purpose statement of their committee.
Friends of the
Oshkosh Seniors Center Report
Bake sale election brought in $562.90.
For the Health Fair they will provide a taco bar at $2.00.
Breakfast with the Bunny generated just over $1,300.
Will
need volunteers for a Brat Fry in August. Gary stated he would be willing to grill.
The FOSC is considering an increase in the minimum support fee for next year.
Committee on Aging
Mark
stated there is a SAVE THE DATE for a community meeting to be held on August 7 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 around Senior Friendly Communities.
President’s Report
State of the City – Advisory
Board was well represented.
Volunteer Recognition – please wear name tags if you have them.
Reminder – next meeting will be held on May 19th.
Would like to recommend a regular Friends
Representative attend each month. Others would also be welcome.
Reminder to attend Encore Handbell Ensemble on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Manager’s Report
State of the City – echoes Bob’s
remarks
Dimension IV – will have final report by the end of the week.
Senior Connection – position open; Leah took a position outside of LSS
YMCA – met with Tom Blaze, CEO, and is very
encouraged we may form a more collaborative partnership.
AM Oshkosh – Center hosted this month and had about 30 – 40 business representatives attend.
Day of Caring – had volunteers here
for the Day of Caring; did a good deal of cleaning for us.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
None
Comments:
Gary stated he wanted to note he feels that as an Advisory board the purpose
is to be a resource to and for the benefit of the Seniors Center and its staff, but as to the actual operations of the Center, Mark is the manager and his staff are responsible for the
smooth operation and ultimately the benefits or lack thereof of the Center to the citizens of our community. Mark is answerable to his superiors in the organizational chart of the city
under which the Center is chartered. The will of board members or even a majority opinion of such does not bind him as to how he fulfills what he sees as best for the Center and his
staff.
Continuing Education:
Postponed.
Adjournment:
Judy moved to adjourn. All were in favor, meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Coordinator
Senior
Services
City of Oshkosh