HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1-30-18 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES,January 30, 2018
PRESENT: Ron Schmitz; Sandy Noe; Vicki Leichtfuss; Mary Kirsch; Bob Cornell; Bob Kolinski;Jackie Kuhn;
Bev Mallon;Wendy Schaefers; Scott Huiras
Guests:Judy Brewer-Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center(FOSC) President
Excused: Nancy Casey;Xandy Kloeckl
Absent: Liz Hintz
STAFF: Jean Wollerman; Bobbie Luft, Ray Maurer
Mary called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm.
Consent Items
• Approval of November 28, 2018 Minutes: Bob C. moved to accept the minutes as written; Mary
seconded. All in favor, motion carried to accept the minutes as written.
Informational Topics:
• Walter Jankowski,facilitated a discussion regarding potential name change of the Seniors Center.
Once Walter submits his results, I will forward to each of you. The ultimate ending was that the
Board advises not to change the name and to work on programs to target all ages 50+that attend
the Center.
Discussion Items:
• Bev moved to accept Scott as vice-chair, filling Vicki's vacancy when she finishes and to chair the
Governance Committee; Bob K. seconded, all in favor. Motion Carried.
• Bev moved to accept the changes of the by-laws, remove COA and changed Friends to FOSC,
changed from 14 voting members to 13. Ron Schmitz accepted, all in favor. Motion Carried.
Governance Report:
• Vicki announced there will be three openings on the Board for June 1St
Health Report:
• Bob K. stated that there will be more promoting for wellness programs. The first presentation
regarding arthritis was not well attended with three people; however,the knee pain presentation
had 19 participants. If any members have any suggestions for better ways to promote please
email or call Bob K. Palliative Care will be held February 15 and will be free, February 24 will be
the Women's Wellness with UWO, Christine Anne Center will hold a presentation as well; the
month of April will pertain to vision and May will pertain to sleep concerns.
Committee on Aging Report: no report
Friends Report:
• January 31"at 1 pm will be The FOSC annual meeting,all are welcome to attend. FOSC welcomes
4 new Board Members; Shelly Swanson; Jerry Burk; Betty Litjens and Rhonda Buchanen. The
appeal letters brought in$16,170 not including January appeals. Tours completed 35 trips in 2017
and their goal for 2018 is 45 trips. Bob C questioned why FOSC changed the requirement for
decisions to% rather than the 50+ 1. Judy explained it was to be more involved as a group, if you
miss three meetings in a year,you can no longer be a board member.
Chairman's Report:
• The annual Advisory Board survey will start March 19 through the 26th, Bobbie Jo will send the
link to all members to complete on Survey Monkey. The survey will be open for one week.
Manager's Report:
• Jean encouraged members to spread the word regarding the Fisk-Gallup Fund. This fund helps
those that meet the qualifications with funding for vision, hearing and dental.
• The new flooring at North was completed with funds left from the floor completion at South last
year. Wall was done by Parks Staff and funded with $5,000 from a Memorial Account, the office
space and storage will be funded by Parks and Facilities Maintenance. The table and chairs came
from the Golf Course. The total cost of renovations to the Wellness Center is approximately
$15,000. UWO donated three ellipticals and a recumbent bike, LBS provided a grant of$2,400
and funds from FOSC to purchase some strength pieces. Staff has been working to clean up the
old furniture and clean the area up with a refreshed look.
Adjournment: 5:11 pm
Please remember the next meeting will be February 27, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft