HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 8-29 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES,August 29, 2017
PRESENT: Bob Kolinski, Mary Kirsch, Bev Mallon, Bob Cornell, Vicki Leichtfuss, Wendy Schaefers, Xandy
Kloeckl, Liz Hintz, Ron Schmitz, Scott Huiras,Jackie Kuhn, Nancy Casey
Guests:Anne Schaefer
Excused: Sandy Noe
STAFF: Bobbie Luft
Bob C. called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm.
Informational Topics:
• Anne Schaefer Marketing Fund Development Coordinator, explained what her job entails. She
passed out information and examples of what she does. She explained her position is split
between Parks 35%,Seniors Center 45%and Planning's Neighborhood Strategies for 20%. In 2017
Anne committed to$7,250.00 in sponsorship funds. So far she has commitment for$7,250.00 for
2018 with a goal of$10,000.00. She shared her 2018 proposed initiatives with FOSC. She included
with her packet her job description. She stated that raising sponsorship funds is a team effort and
Jane Wells has opened the door for some contacts. Mary asked if Anne goes out to the other
companies for funding. Anne responded she does; however she would prefer to do more. Nancy
suggested to go to a Rotary Meeting as they have a speaker each Wednesday. Wendy stated that
she has some connections for Anne with the Rotary as well as the Kiwanis.
• Anne worked as a consultant with the President of the FOSC, for Food Truck Fridays. Food Truck
Fridays was a great success. They are scheduled for three times again for 2018. Bob K. suggested
that during the bands break the Center or FOSC educate the participants in regards to what the
fundraising is for. Bob C. stated he was happy to hear The FOSC will be more transparent than in
the past.
Discussion Items
• Jackie,Vicki and Liz will join Jean with the Accreditation Ad Hoc Committee.
Consent Items
• Approval of June 27, 2017 Minutes: Bev suggested to use an initial after Bob when stating who
called the meeting to order. Vicki moved to accept the minutes with the change: Bob C. called
the meeting to order. Jackie seconded. All in favor, motion carried to change Bob C. called the
meeting to order.
Governance Report:
• Vicki reported there are nine requirements needed for National Accreditation and so far we have
met eight of them. An application for the Advisory Board was sent out per request to the principal
of Jefferson School. There will be no meeting held in September.
Health Report:
• Bob K. stated who the members of the Health Committee are: Sue Gullickson; Roberta Messer;
Bev Mallon; Nancy Casey, Wendy Schaefers, Cynthia Thorpe and Jane Wells. Cynthia presented
the group with the history of the committee. The committee is a resource for staff and advocate
for the Center. September 201h will be the Brain Fitness Fair. Contacts are being sought after for
other informational fair opportunities such as sleep and vision. The next meeting will be held in
late October. Bob C. questioned the cut off for lunch at 25. He explained that it may be a little
uncomfortable eating while others are not and watching a presenter at the same time. Vicki
stated there was a donation of funds to provide lunch. Bob K. explained that keeping the brain
active can slow down dementia.
Committee on Aging Report:
• Xandy explained the strategic planning has been completed. Once there is a final summary of the
time lines with tasks and goals she will distribute to the Board. The final presentation of the plan
will be presented to the Council in September. The next meeting will be in October.
Friends Report:
Chairman's Report:
• Bob C. stated the Golden Tones concert in July had standing room only. He was disappointed the
concert with Mary Pung had approximately 20 attendees. He would like to see her scheduled
again. Thursday will be Eat and Greet. He explained how hard the volunteers work for that event.
Presentation/Name Change: on Hold
Manager's Report:
• In the Manager's absence Bobbie gave the report. Committee on Aging strategic plan is complete,
they will go back to regular meetings starting in October. The wall in Campbell Creek will be built
the first week of December to expand the fitness area. Budget is in review with finance and city
manager will review in September. New insurance reimbursement plans will include in addition
to Silver Sneakers; Silver and Fit and Optum. Staff will be going through additional trainings.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft