HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 7-26 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES, July 26, 2016
PRESENT: Bob Cornel, Xandy Kloeckl, Diane King, Bruce Abraham, Sandy Noe, Gary Konrad, Bob Kolinski,
Vicki Leichtfuss, Mary Wiedenmeier, Ann Marie Kosek
Excused: Liz Hintz, Cynthia Thorpe
Absent:
STAFF: Mark Ziemer, Sara Barndt
Guest:
Bob called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm.
Approval of May 31, 2016 Minutes: Gary moved to accept the minutes as written. Mary Seconded. All
in favor; minutes accepted as written.
Discussion Topics:
• Bob encouraged members to sign up for the Farmer’s Market table.
• Bruce questioned the North Building renovation time line as he know someone who is interested
in seeing a pickle ball court put in to plans. He questioned why the Seniors Center was not in the
Time of Your Life Senior Expo in October. Marks explained the Center had been approached and
will have a table
Information Reports/questions or concerns:
Governance Report:
• Bob will get the Agenda to Bobbie Jo.
Committee on Aging Report:
• Xandy explained the changes to the bylaws would include changing the committee members from
13 to 9.
Fund Raising Report:
• Bruce suggested they document everything.
• Diane encouraged everyone to attend Food Truck Friday and the City Manager has it in his
newsletter. Good amount of advertising for the little amount of money spent which was $200.
Volunteers are in place for the event, there might be some needed for cleanup. The Committee
would like to continue this event for years to come.
• Bob asked why there will be no more Fall Family Fun Fest, so he can answer the questions he’s
getting in regards to not having it. Ann Marie stated it wasn’t bringing in as much money and it
ran its course. Mark mentioned the Mash up program that will take the place of FFFF and Night
on the River due to construction of the parking lot.
• Vicki asked about Murder Mystery Dinner. Mary is looking into dates for March or April next year.
Friends Report:
• Ann Marie stated that Jim Meyer attended the FOSC meeting and encouraged friends to promote
the Seniors Center more.
• Lifetime Members that showed for the appreciation tea were a total of 8.
• Discussion of how to clarify definitions in the annual appeal letter. Bob C. suggested to include a
letter explaining how $50 in the 80’s = $100+ now.
• Tours is going well. Anne Schaefer doing a fabulous job and wants to get the name Winnebago
Tours licensed.
• Judy was contacted by 4Impirnt to call bingo for their staff picnic and they are providing FOSC
with $500 in product.
Health Report: None
OCS Manager Report:
• In need of building attendant for rentals
• Hoffmaster had their sale and donated to the Seniors Center all of the products that staff had
chosen after Activity Coordinator, Evan Bremberger spoke with one of the employees.
• WOSH was here broadcasting to promote the Center at no cost and special guests were Mark
Ziemer and Bill Wyman.
• Working on staff reviews and just got budget paperwork
• Did not participate in the 4th of July Parade, only one participant said yes to walk, so we will try
again next year.
• Cycling without Age is now giving rides from here and Bob Kolinski is starting rides from
Menominee Park.
• Fisk-Gallup Fund has funding left, so help spread the word if you know someone in need of
assistance.
• CIP Funds to clean out the pole shed professionally. Working on cleaning out items so it is
prepared for a bid.
• South Building will be painted and floor replacement in South Building as well as the Fitness
Center.
• Possibly installation of security cameras in Fitness Center and Woodshop.
• Through LSS there is counseling available.
• Listening session for C.H.I.P on July 26 had a great turn out and conversation was specific to public
health and seniors.
• Will be attending State Aging Network Conference September 22 and 23rd in Wisconsin Dells.
Discuss Name Change Process:
• Mary asked about the Name Change Process. Bruce stated that they were looking into hiring a
survey company ie: Survey Monkey, to gather data.
Bruce moved to adjourn at 4:50 pm. Gary seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara Barndt