HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-29 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES, November 29, 2016
PRESENT: Cynthia Thorpe, Bob Cornel, Xandy Kloeckl, Bruce Abraham, Sandy Noe, Gary Konrad, Bob
Kolinski, Mary Wiedenmeier, Diane King, Vicki Leichtfuss
Absent: Ann Marie Kosek, Liz Hintz
STAFF: Ray Maurer, Bobbie Luft, Jane Wells
Guest: Judy Brewer; FOSC President
Cynthia called the meeting to order at 3:31 pm.
Informational Topics:
Guest – Judy Brewer; FOSC President
• Judy explained the separation between the Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center (FOSC) and the
Seniors Center (OSC). The FOSC is creating their own identity, they have their own PO mailbox.
• They have a lease agreement with the OSC and will have a new office area at the South, hoping
to have a presence at North as well
• Annual Appeal letters were sent to FOSC supporters; another appeal letter will be sent out to OSC
participants to become a FOSC supporter.
• Moving towards a committee structured board, looking to expand and build the board with more
active roles along with three committees; Fund Raising, Finance and Communication/Fund Raising
• FOSC volunteers no longer need to go through NEOGOV-FOSC will conduct their own background
checks
• OSC volunteers will go through the application process and have background checks for all
volunteers
• Bob C questioned the future of the Tours-Judy explained the transition between the FOSC and the
Tours. Insurance issues for long trips is being reviewed along with guidelines that need to be
followed. Tours is part of the FOSC however they operate independently.
• Tours is not going away however there will be changes made, possibly become a program
• Holiday Jingle and Mingle will be held at the Manilo-Resto from 5-7 pm. Cash bar and Dinner. For
Advisory Board, FOSC and COA including past members.
Update on the Role of the Advisory Board- Ray Maurer
• The OSC is in need of a strategic plan. Going to work with a consultant and the COA to complete
a plan, sometime in February. This will help to determine the Board’s role.
• Process for a new manager is going well and Hoping to have that person start after the first of the
year
• Cost for name change survey could run from $4,500 to $10,000, process is on hold until the new
manager is hired and the consultant for the strategic plan has time to review and implement a
plan
Governance Committee Recommendations for Advisory Board Members
• Bob C explained the Governance Committee met on November 14th and discussed the six
candidates for the openings on the Board. He gave a brief description of each candidate. Diane
King announced her resignation from the Advisory Board as she will be a new member of the
FOSC. Bob C moved to accept Dian’s resignation accept and appoint Wendy Schaefer, Mary Kirsch
and Bev Mallon as new Advisory Board members to begin their term January 2017. Bob K
seconded and motion carried to accept Dian’s resignation and appoint Wendy, Mary and Bev as
new board members January 2017.
Program Update-Jane Wells
• Jane is more hands on in the budget and is excited and looks forward to new opportunities and
growth
• Replacement of flooring in the oasis rooms, staff areas, art room and great room, possibly removal
of wall paper. Facilities Maintenance has $55,000 in their budget for this.
Approval of October 25, 2016 Minutes: Vicki moved to accept the minutes as written. Gary seconded.
Minutes approved as written.
Reports:
Discuss Name Change Process:
• No report
Governance Report:
• Recommendations for Board members
Committee on Aging Report:
• No report
• Bruce questioned the municipal code for the COA, Ray explained that it was re-written and is in
the process for approval. He stated the members went from 13 to 9 and other decisions will
follow once the strategic plan is discussed
Fund Raising Report:
• Mary announced Murder mystery Dinner will be held on April 28 with a wine wall. Wine needs
to be valued at $15 retail.
• Bake Sale and hot dog sale during election day profited almost $1,800
• 3 Food Truck Fridays will be taking place: June 16; July 14 and August 11 each event will represent
a special group. (OPD and FIRE, Teachers and Vet’s) They will have more food trucks and the
event will run from 5-9pm.
Friends Report:
• No report
Health Report:
• Jane stated the Health Committee will meet quarterly. The next meeting will be January 24th at
7:30 am. They would like more information on the Fist Gallup Fund, and would like to see more
focus on men’s health.
Bob C moved to adjourn at 4:35 pm. Vicki seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft