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Oshkosh Seniors Center
200 N. Campbell Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 232-5300 (920) 232-5307 FAX
OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
October 7, 2014
PRESENT:
Randy Philipp, Peggy Bellin, Kathryn Glander, Lurton Blassingame
EXCUSED:
Judy Richey, Deb Pahl, Julie Hert
ABSENT:
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
Judy called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Lurton moved to approve the meeting minutes as written. Claude seconded, all were in
favor, meeting minutes approved as written.
SENIOR SERVICES MANAGER COMMENTS:
Budget – the 2015 proposed budget no longer includes a Health Coordinator position.
In the last two years we’ve increased revenue around nail care by providing more visits
annually, have a health ad hoc committee to assist with health program planning and
have these partners assisting in other various programs and services. Though we have
proposed a fiscally responsible budget by balancing out with what is allocated, Mark
wonders if next year we should try to be more aggressive around staffing as we
continue to increase our programs and services and yet end up reducing some staff
based on changes in the budget that we cannot control (i.e. health insurance costs, etc.)
Staffing – Our Fund Development Coordinator and our Volunteer Coordinator have both
resigned their positions with us. We have already interviewed for the Fund
Development Coordinator position and have good potential candidates.
Fall Festival – Our profit was very close to last year’s and the event was another
success!
State Aging Network – Kathy and Chris presented at this year’s conference. On process
improvements and how they have benefited our Seniors Center.
Interns - Currently we have 2 interns with us, one for one semester and another for two
semesters. We will also have 5-6 30 hours students starting with us soon. They assist
with various programs but also try to connect with seniors one on one.
ADVISORY BOARD REPORT:
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None
OLD BUSINESS
Senior Friendly Communities
Everyone received copies of the results of the survey done during the
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meeting as well as copies of the results of the small group activity. It was
determined that the Executive Officers would meet next month to discuss
how the committee may be able to move forward. Please read through the
results and send any comments or suggestions you may have to Mark
before the Executive Committee meets.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
Care Transition Committee – Peggy gave an overview of the progress this committee
has had recently.
Menominee Parks Zoo Master Plan – Kathryn attended this meeting. They have
assigned a Task Force to review the plan. Kathryn stated she was able to give some
input around how the senior population might benefit and utilize the facility. Mark
stated we will continue to watch for other opportunities where we might have some
input around groups to attend and speak to the needs of our aging population.
Transportation Advocacy – Wi County study suggested advocacy group to support
individual with issues around transportation and so a group has been formed and is in
the beginning stages of developing their bylaws and mission. Randy stated he was
concerned around comments that were published in the paper supposedly made by
the new transportation staff regarding individual senior needs. He felt the comments
did not represent a strong support of seniors issues around transportation in the
community.
NEXT MEETING:
To be determined
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ADJOURNMENT:
Randy moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Assistant, Senior Services