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City of Oshkosh
Senior Services Division
Oshkosh Seniors Center
200 N. Campbell Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 232-5300 (920) 232-5307 FAX
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2014
PRESENT:
Mary Wiedenmeier, Ginny Brockhaus, Roberta Messer, John Hauser, Judy Smith, Xandy Kloeckl,
Barbara Goldthwaite, Dale Sonnenberg, Sandy Noe, Sue Gullickson, Vicki Leichtfuss
EXCUSED:
Cynthia Thorpe, Gary Konrad
ABSENT:
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
Meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. Judy introduced Sandy Noe as the newest board member.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of May 19, 2014 meeting minutes: Roberta moved to approve the meeting minutes as written.
Dale seconded. All were in favor. Meeting minutes approved as written.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fund Raising Committee (FOSC):
Touch a Truck - collaboration with Parks. Raised just over $2,300.00 for the Center.
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Brat Fry will be held on August 16 at Festival Foods
Mystery Dinner – Still working on details for 2015 event.
Governance
Judy reported the group has not met but an Exit Interview has been drafted and will be sent to the
committee for review.
Finance
Dale stated the committee had not met. Mark said the budget information was just sent over late last
week and therefore we will be pulling a meeting together very soon.
Health
Did not meet and is scheduled to meet immediately following this meeting.
Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Report
Barbara reported the group is preparing tickets for the Fall Family Fun Fest Raffle.
A recognition event was held last week. There was minimal turnout and we are figuring that had to do with
the financial presentation instead of just having another social gathering. It was something to try and will
revisit the recognition in the future.
It was also discussed to hold Board Training activities in January as the FOSC Board will have several
new board members at that time. Mark added a plea requesting everyone to think about who would be
interested in being a board member of those individuals they know and interact with.
Committee on Aging
Xandy stated we are hosting a Community Forum around “Aging Friendly Communities” on August 7 from
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Please join us if you are available.
Chairperson’s Report
Judy stated that Cynthia sends her regrets she had already had plans and therefore was unable to attend
today’s meeting. She is excited to start working with the board in the Chairperson’s role.
Judy said she would encourage anyone who could make it to attend the above reference forum as well as
support the FOSC with the upcoming Fall Festival and Brat Fry.
Manager’s Report
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4 of July Parade – once again we had a presence in this year’s parade.
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Mayor’s Breakfast – will be held on Friday morning. If you are at all interested in volunteering, please let
us know.
Dimension IV – has given a rough draft of their report. We met with them to revise and are waiting for the
edits.
Budget – biggest challenge to look at sustainability for the coming years. Mark intends to schedule a
meeting with the personnel adhoc committee within the next week or so.
SchedulesPlus – Deb, the programmer was here last week and held mini training session with the staff in
order that we may better utilize our new program.
Transportation Advocacy Meeting – we hosted a meeting here last week.
District 3 State Association Meeting – will be held here on Friday.
Henry Golde, Holocaust Survivor – will be speaking here on Tuesday, August 5.
Soup Days – we will be looking at asking different groups for serving (sometimes preparing meals as well).
Wondering if this group would be willing at some point to do a Soup Day one month throughout the year.
Will also ask City Council, other departments, etc.
Partnership with Communities Group of Oshkosh North – we are working with Oshkosh North High School
to have students come and work with seniors in and around computers. Hoping to build some good
relationships and give those who seem isolated a new way to communicate through technology.
Roberta stated this could blossom into memory books or DVDs.
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Judy suggested helping participants make this for their families for gifts.
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Old Business:
None
New Business:
None
Comments:
Xandy stated that her neighbor suggested holding a grief support group during daytime hours instead of
always evening times for those who have issues with transportation.
Continuing Education:
Postponed.
Adjournment:
Roberta moved to adjourn. All were in favor, meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Coordinator
Senior Services
City of Oshkosh
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