HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 3-28 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES, March 28, 2017
PRESENT: Bob Kolinski, Bruce Abraham, Mary Kirsch, Bev Mallon, Bob Cornell, Vicki Leichtfuss, Mary
Wiedenmeier, Gary Konrad, Liz Hintz, Sandy Noe
Excused:Wendy Schaefers;Xandy Kloeckl; Cynthia Thorpe;Jane Zornow
STAFF: Jean Wollerman, Bobbie Luft
Guest:Jim Meyer
Bob called the meeting to order at 3:31 pm.
Informational Topics:
• Jim Meyer, participant for the last six-seven years and four years ago started volunteering to run
his StaySmart Program. Mr. Meyers expressed his concern for the Center's budget. He explained
the by-laws and to whom the Advisory Board is representing. He would like to have the Center's
story out to the public and suggested using the Northwestern for monthly articles.
• Mary stated that there are 42 tickets sold for the Murder Mystery Dinner to be held on April 28th
She urged participants to donate a bottle of wine with a retail value of$15.
• FOSC Food Truck Friday dates; June 11, July 14 and August 11. Volunteers are needed, for two
hour shifts.
• Bare Bones Brewery will be at the Leach in July or August date to be determined and will need
volunteers.
Discussion Items
• July 8th the Advisory Board will have a table set up at the Farmer's Market, please consider
volunteering for a shift.
Consent Items
• Approval of February 28, 2017 Minutes: Bob K. moved to accept the minutes after adding the
State of the City will be held on the 201h and the Seniors Center will have a table there; Mystery
Dinner Tickets will be on sale on the 20th. Bruce seconded. Motion carried to accept minutes with
added changes.
Reports:
Governance Report:
• Bob C. announced the changes that were made to the OSC Advisory Board Chronological Annual
Guide.
• Discussed the how board members could volunteer since there is only a couple of committees to
serve on. Also, discussed allowing non board members to serve on committees and continue to
be a voting member.
• Advisory Board Survey will be available to view at the April meeting.
• There will be three board seats to fill as Cynthia, Gary and Bruce will end their terms May 31St
Bob urged members to provide suggestions for candidates at the April meeting. Bob will be
finishing his 1St term and will continue on his second term; however, he will not serve as an officer.
Elections will be to add three new members, Chair and Vice-Chair.
Health Report: Next meeting April 241H
Committee on Aging Report: Did not meet
Friends Report:
• Sandy explained how busy the FOSC is with fundraising. Their meeting date has been changed to
last Wednesday of the month at 8 AM.
• Finance will have changes made that will streamline the process. Each sub-committee will have
their own budget.
• Singed a lease with the Seniors Center
• Insurance changes with the Tours is being finalized.
Presentation/Name Change: on Hold
Manager's Report:
• Jean explained that the City provides 66%funding for the Center's budget. She stated how much
appreciation goes to the volunteers and that their dedication is wonderful. The Center is trying
to find the municipalities of participants to request funding from their townships.
• OSC and FOSC finalized their agreement, and is working on the agreement with Tours. Dick
Shikoski the FOSC treasurer is doing a phenomenal job. Each committee will be fiscally financial
budgeted. Once the agreements are complete they will be presented to the board. OSC will
continue to work hand and hand with both groups.
• Anne Schaefer, Marketing and Fund Coordinator will present her role to the board at an upcoming
meeting. Everyone needs to advocate for the Center, grants received do not generally support
operations.
• The City will be accepting applications for the fitness instructor, Joanne Murphy-Spice will be a
substitute.
• Fisk Gallup Fund was able to help with eye treatments for a recipient.
• Volunteer Dinner will be held May 91H
• TV put up behind the front desk at North Building, playing a power point that advertises for the
Center
• Survey for wellness and OPD have been out for about a month now, collect results soon
• Furnace and air conditioning units will be more energy efficient/flooring in Oasis room will be
complete by the end of the week, carpeting will be about a three week process
• Ordered four pieces of strength equipment, the end of July will be the beginning for renovations
for the fitness area. FVTC will be moving out of Campbell Creek room. A letter will be going out
to participants regarding the changes.
• Anne is requesting a grant from the Packer's for the elderly due June V. The request is for more
equipment,the line has a total of 11 pieces.
• State of the City went great, things are progressing.
• April will hold a sale for the Wisconsin Warmers and the Woodshop with 100%of proceeds going
to the program account. Wood shop supervisor will be going to a safety class.
• Committee on Aging strategic plan will have its kick off at the next meeting April 4th. Once topic
is reviewing an hour change of the Center.
Gary moved to adjourn. Bruce seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft