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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
August 4, 2015
PRESENT:
Xandy Kloeckl, Judy Richey, Lurton Blassingame, Randy Phillip, Julie Hert,
Kathryn Glander, Deanie Minniear, Deb Allison-Aasby
EXCUSED:
Deb Pahl, Claude Benedict, Peggy Bellin
ABSENT:
GUEST:
Don Hansen, Appleton Memory Café Leader
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
Julie called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
COMMITTEE AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Mark presented Kathryn and Lurton with their 5 years of Service plaque from the City
of Oshkosh.
Picture presentation given of Lurton acceptance at the May City Council meeting for
his Life Service Award.
NEW BUSINESS
Neighborhood Associations
Elizabeth Williams, City of Oshkosh Planning department gave an overview of
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the Oshkosh Neighborhood Associations that the City currently recognizes and
works with directly. In the coming years the hope is to expand the number of
Neighborhood Associations so everyone can benefit from these efforts.
Winnebago/Outagamie/Brown County Grant
Discussion postponed until next meeting.
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ElderTree
Watched videos of this initiative and its effects on those participating. This is a
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free website for those 65+ to stay connected with their families and friends.
Senior Leadership Oshkosh
Discussion around a similar group to Leadership Oshkosh but for individuals
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that have retired and want to know now how to continue being active in their
community.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Lurton moved to approve the meeting minutes as written. Judy seconded; all were in
favor. Meeting minutes approved as written.
OLD BUSINESS:
Senior Friendly Communities – discussion around narrowing our focus and potentially
partnering with Neighborhood Associations as a first step in any action plan.
Committee Assignments – Mark did attend a transportation meeting recently as
suggested by Randy. He will continue to follow up with this group.
OSC MANAGER REPORT:
Staffing changes – Jane Wells has been hired as the Program Supervisor and Evan
Bremberger, a former intern, has taken on the position as Activities Coordinator.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS & REPORTS:
Deb A. suggested we look into a strategic planning session to assist the committee is
establishing some goals.
Don gave a brief overview of the work done for the Memory Café and encouraged
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board members to attend (2 Wed. of the month at 1:30 at the Library).
Judy gave a brief update on the HOME (Helping Owners Maintain Equity) program.
They have now served over 80 individuals.
NEXT MEETING:
September 7, 8 a.m.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Julie moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Assistant, Senior Services