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ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2014
PRESENT: Bob Cornell,
Xandy Kloeckl, Cynthia Thorpe, Gary Konrad, Barbara Goldthwaite, Roberta Messer, Dale Sonnenberg, Heather Hoeffler, Vicki Leichtfuss, Mary Weidenmeier, Judy Smith, Sandy Noe (newest
board member), Sandra Reeser (FOSC Representative)
EXCUSED: Sue Gullickson
ABSENT: John Hauser
STAFF: Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
Meeting
was called to order at 1:05 p.m. Judy introduced Sandy Noe as the newest board member. Sandy will officially start in June. She has a background in finance and recently retired from
US Bank after 40 years.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of April 28, 2014 meeting minutes: Roberta moved to approve the meeting minutes as written. Cynthia seconded. All were in favor.
Meeting minutes approved as written.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fund Raising Committee (FOSC):
Sandra reported the committee has been discussing upcoming events. The committee is working
on hamburgers and brats for the Night on the River. Heather suggested they look at hot dogs for the smaller kids and ice pops as an extra. Sandra stated she would take those suggestions
back to the committee.
The Brat Fry will be held on August 16 and Mark is sending around a volunteer sign-up sheet. Viv Goupell will be the contact for that event and will be there
all day.
The committee had been considering a pocket calendar for a fundraiser where we would sell ads and pull for prizes monthly. It was determined there may be a conflict in the
businesses purchasing ad space in the calendar vs. the Center’s monthly newsletter.
The committee is also considering a Mystery Dinner in 2015. Still debating on venue.
Governance
Judy
reported the committee reviewed the final survey results. The comparison to the last two years was pretty consistent. They will take action around developing an exit interview process.
Judy
stated the committee also reviewed nominations for elections of officers. At this time the committee began voting on the nominees.
Judy stated for Chairperson the committee recommends
Cynthia Thorpe. Bob asked if at the time there were any other nominees. No comments. Gary moved to approve Cynthia as Chairperson. Heather seconded. All were in favor. Motion approved.
Cynthia will be the 2014-2015 Advisory Board Chairperson.
Bob stated for Vice Chairperson the committee recommends Judy Smith. Bob asked if at this time there were any other nominees.
No comments. Bob moved to approve Judy as Vice Chairperson. Mary seconded. All were in favor. Judy will be the 2013-2015 Advisory Board Vice Chairperson.
Judy reported the committee
also completed the changes to the Bylaws. Kathy has handed out the newest edition. Kathy requested at the next meeting to turn in your binders for updates.
Finance
Dale stated the
committee had not met and therefore there is no report. The next meeting time will be scheduled within the coming weeks as we have also received the 2015 budget deadlines.
Health
Sue
was unable to attend. Cynthia stated the committee worked on the committee charter and future processes for planning health programs.
Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Report
Barbara reported there are now 903 Friends/Supporters; 140 Life Members for a total of 1043 Friends/Supporters. She stated those the number
of Life Members has decreased, this is the highest number of Friends thus far.
Breakfast with the Bunny was successful with profits just over $1,300.00. This will be repeated next year
and are already discussing a Breakfast with Santa.
The Health Fair was very successful around the vendors, however the taco bar did not go over as well as expected.
Fall Festival is
fast approaching and will be looking for volunteer support.
Discussed a placemat fundraiser and Night on the River volunteers are needed for June 21.
Cynthia asked if they would again
be participating in the Farmer’s Market. Sandra stated she would bring this back to the group next month.
Committee on Aging
Xandy stated the group did not meet in May. They are working
on an invitation list for the Senior Friendly Community meeting in August. Mark stated there will be a facilitator out of the UW Extension office for this meeting and we are hoping
to see a good mix of providers, caregivers, and individuals in attendance.
President’s Report
Soup lunch reminder.
Manager’s Report
Women’s Fund putting some funds together around
seniors and technology. We will be partnering with Oshkosh North students.
Health Fair – again very successful from the vendors standpoint.
Caroline Panske – newest council members
did meet with Mark and toured the campus.
Care Transition Group – working on video stories around the challenges individuals have faced and success stories.
Minnesota/Wisconsin Conference
in 2015. Wondering if this group might want to lead a breakout session.
Morning Huddles – staff have begun holding morning huddles to go over the plans for the day. Helps with set
ups and planning of potential conflicts.
Mark asked for interested individuals as we look at personnel in the 2015 budget process. Judy, Gary, Robert and Cynthia stated they were interested
in participating.
Bob asked if Dimension IV had sent over any further information around the renovation of the North Building. Mark stated he is still waiting to hear from them.
Old
Business:
None
New Business:
None
Comments:
None
Continuing Education:
Postponed.
Adjournment:
Gary moved to adjourn. All were in favor, meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy
Snell
Lead Office Coordinator
Senior Services
City of Oshkosh