HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 4-25 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES,April 25, 2017
PRESENT: Bob Kolinski, Bruce Abraham, Mary Kirsch, Bev Mallon, Bob Cornell, Vicki Leichtfuss, Wendy
Schaefers;Xandy Kloeckl;Jane Zornow
Excused: Cynthia Thorpe; Mary Wiedenmeier
Absent: Gary Konrad, Liz Hintz, Sandy Noe
STAFF: Jean Wollerman, Bobbie Luft
Bob called the meeting to order at 3:38 pm.
Informational Topics:
a. Murder Mystery Dinner tickets were not sold out. Had 30 available tickets available.
b. Food Truck Friday will be June 16,July 14 and August 11.
c. Bare Bones/Leach-July or August date. Jane Zornow stated that they would not be participating.
Discussion Items
a. Members reviewed Advisory Board evaluation and Advisory Board Self-evaluation. There were
no concerns regarding answers and comments. Bob C. stated that the board was doing a positive
job with recruiting potential members. It was discussed on the Advisory Board evaluation if#13
should be two questions or if knowledge needs to be changed to expertise. Bob C. expressed the
staff is being featured in the monthly newsletter, it is difficult for staff to attend the meetings as
they are busy doing their daily work. He explained that question 8 pertaining to the decisions
with the Center's financial condition;was difficult since the board is only for advisory. Vicki stated
that it would be nice to have a meal with healthier options and lower carbs. It was questioned
why the Spaghetti dinner was on the same day as the Eat and Greet. Jean will discuss with Jane.
b. Bob C. Announced Mary W. will not be continuing for another term and her term will end May
31St. Bob C. provided a brief background of each of the four candidates. Bob K. moved to accept
the four candidates; Scott Huiras,Jackie Kuhn, Ron Schmitz and Nancy Casey as members of the
Advisory Board for two year terms. Bruce seconded. Motion carried to accept candidates to the
board for two year terms. Bob C. will notify the candidates before the week is over.
Consent Items
• Approval of March 28, 2017 Minutes: Bruce moved to accept the minutes as written. Vicki
seconded. Motion carried to accept minutes as written.
Reports:
Governance Report: Bob C. stated there will be changes to the bylaws once the Committee on Aging
completes the Strategic Plan. He announced election for officers will be held next month. Vicki will accept
nominations for vice chair. Two other members are available to be nominated for chair. Bob K.expressed
his concern with being nominated and didn't feel as though he would want to accept if nominated.
Health Report: Bob K. there was no quorum. They discussed survey results regarding programming;
results showed interest in arthritis and heart concerns. Jane will be having a surgeon from Aurora come
in and do a topic on knee replacements. Brain Health; movement and cognitive helps to keep sharp and
delay the onset of dementia. Bicycling helps with the onset of Parkinson's. He stated Jane Wells explained
how Campbell Creek Corner would become an expansion of the Fox Fitness area. Jean stated that she
would have Jane provide survey results. Jane Zornow questioned if sponsors were needed for any
upcoming events. Jean will provide a timeline of events.
Committee on Aging Report:Xandy stated that the committee had 3.5 hours into their strategic planning
and it was going great. She provided dates for the meetings;April 4,two hours;April 24,two hours; May
2, will be two hours; May 15, two hours and June 15, will be a six hour meeting. Jean stated the next
process will be the Parks/Seniors Center.
Friends Report: Jane explained that the board was interested in starting their own strategic plan. The
board is now a full board and they are moving forward with committee structure. There are three
committees; Fund, Finance and Marketing.
Presentation/Name Change: on Hold
Manager's Report: see attached for Managers report.
Bruce moved to adjourn. Bob K. seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft
Managers' Report to the Advisory Board
Program:
Hired a fitness instructor/Health Education/Intern will be leaving May 5th
Volunteer Dinner coming up in May/Sock hop. Brings socks for Christine Ann Center
Spaghetti Dinner May 25
Art sale/Woodshop and Warmers
Fishing event this Friday.
Tech will be done with classes May 22. They have donated tables, a felt board and an ironing board
Meeting with Craig Biwer from L W Oshkosh Professor in Kinesiology
Wellness survey completed. Results with your minutes
Placed an extra TV in the North building for advertising/Seems to be working well
Facility:
Furnaces have been replaced.
Flooring in Oasis and throughout South finished. North carpet in office areas.
Fitness equipment is here and people are working out on them
Treadmills will get maintenance work next week
Television in Great Room donated by Duane Besaw, also for Woodshop and Veterans dinner.
Budget:
Anne and I are meeting about a grant from the Packer Foundation that targets seniors
Starting to work on budget proposals for the Friends
Operations:
Fitness insurance reimbursement plans for 2018
National Accreditation hopefully in 2018 budget/Advisory Committee to assist in process
POS is now implemented. Food, Promotional items, copies, faxes, art and woodshop items are taxed.