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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 May 18, 2015
PRESENT:
Mary Wiedenmeier, Cynthia Thorpe, Marlene Mielke, Barbara Goldthwaite, ,
Xandy Kloeckl, Vicki Leichtfuss, John Hauser, Judy Smith, Sandy Noe
EXCUSED:
Gary Konrad, Roberta Messer, Ann Marie Kosek, Sue Gullickson
GUESTS:
Bob Cornell, Bruce Abraham
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office
Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 1:04 p.m. Cynthia introduced guests Bob Cornell and Bruce
Abraham. These individuals have been approved as the incoming board members for 2015 –
2016. Cynthia then thanked those outgoing members for their time and service, Dale
Sonnenberg, John Hauser and Barbara Goldthwaite. All have stated they would continue on
committees.
Sandy moved to approve the April meeting minutes. Marlene seconded. All were in favor.
Meeting minutes approved as written.
REPORTS
Governance
Judy stated if anyone was interested in changing committees, please contact her directly.
Current committee include:
Finance Fundraising (with FOSC) Governance Health
Dale Vicki Roberta Roberta
Bob Mary Judy Cynthia
Cynthia Sandy Barbara Sue
Ann Marie Bruce Cynthia Marlene
Gary
Judy also reported the committee is proposing changes to the Bylaws. Barbara reviewed
the statements that were to change. Barbara moved to approve the changes. Marlene
seconded, all were in favor. Bylaw changes approved.
The committee was also notified of changes made to the attachments.
Kathy will have the changed Bylaws available at the next meeting.
Judy reported the committee is still seeking one more board candidate. This individual
must be a City of Oshkosh resident.
Judy stated the committee must vote on the Executive Advisory Board Member Slate of
Officers. The Governance Committee is recommending Cynthia Thorpe to remain as
Chair of the Advisory Board. Still seeking candidates for the Vice Chair.
Judy asked for open nominations for the Chair position, no other nominations were
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made. Marlene made a motion to approve Cynthia as Chair for the coming year.
Barbara seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
As there were no nominations for the Vice Chair, this will be carried over to the
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next meeting.
Judy also stated the committee will be seeking volunteers for the Liaison to the Friends
board. If no one steps forward, someone will be appointed.
Evaluation results will be shared once everyone has completed the surveys.
Committee on Aging (COA)
The COA met and selected the recipient of the Life Service Award. The award will be presented
at an upcoming City Council meeting. The recipient will be Lurton Blassingame.
Health
Health and Wellness Fair this year was double the attendees. Very successful event.
Fundraising
Murder Mystery Dinner raised just over $4,000.
St. Patrick’s Day Raffle raised $143.
Breakfast with the Bunny raised approximately $1,500.
Upcoming events include: Night on the River, Touch a Truck, Fall Family Fun Fest/Granny Smith
Finance
Dale reported the committee reviewed the first quarter expenses. Currently the Center is right
on track. Also shared we will be losing some significant donations, one a grant that we are not
approved for this year and another due to a participant’s passing.
Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board
Barbara reported the Friends now have 986 supporters and 133 “life members”. This is the
highest level of supporters ever. The board members attended the Enterprising NonProfits
seminar and had positive feedback. They will be taking on a partnership with the inmates at the
Winnebago Correctional Facility making scarves for us to sell for a profit. These should be
ready for sale at Night on the River. This year’s Fall Family Fun Fest raffle prizes will include
three cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100.
President’s Report
Cynthia reported she would like to see a booth again at the Farmer’s Market. Kathy will
complete the application with tentative dates of July 25, August 15 or August 22. Two
volunteer per two hour shift will be needed.
Cynthia reviewed the Strategic Planning work that has been done in order that new
members could get an idea of the direction the committee is moving in.
OSC Manager Report
Staffing Update – Jane Wells has been hired as the new Program Supervisor. Therefore
we will be posting the Activities Coordinator position soon.
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Reaccreditation – our review will be on June 18. If anyone is interested in assisting with
reviewing the materials in advance, please let Mark know.
Computer Lab – as seems to be the trend we will soon be closing our computer lab as we
know it today. We will continue holding classes but will open up the space for other uses
as well by incorporating laptops and tables instead of personal computers.
Volunteer Dinner – please plan on attending. If you did not receive your invitation, please
let us know.
Judy moved to adjourn the meeting. Barbara seconded. All were in favor, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
Oshkosh Seniors Center