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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 4-24-18 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER MEETING MINUTES, April 24, 2018 PRESENT: Bob Cornell; Bob Kolinski; Mary Kirsch, Wendy Schaefers, Jackie Kuhn, Scott Huiras, Vicki Leichtfuss; Nancy Casey; Bev Mallon Guests:Judy Brewer Excused: Sandy Noe Absent: Liz Hintz STAFF: Jean Wollerman; Bobbie Luft Mary called the meeting to order at 3:33 pm. Consent Items • Approval of March 27, 2018 Minutes: Scott moved to accept the minutes with Ray Maurer removed from present at meeting; Wendy seconded. All in favor, motion carried to accept the minutes with Ray Maurer removed from present at meeting. Informational Topics: • Impact Report-Jean made sure all members had the impact report from 2017. • Strategic Plan-Jean brought a copy of the Parks Strategic Plan for all members of the board. She read through I.through V. of the plan. She explained the Center would need to decide on names for each building; all instructors will need to be: city employees; contracted employees or volunteers. Some enhancements to the center includes: wet bar in willow rooms; moving the large refrigerator from North to South; new exercise equipment; replacing the doors at North (facilities will handle this project); mud jacking the cement at North to prevent tripping hazard. Improve Use of Technology: credit card capabilities; having virtual tours of the Center online. Improving communications, Jean stated Anne is doing a great job with social media. Improve Volunteer Process,Jean stated Anne took on role as a small portion of her job. She explained that Committee on Aging is moving along quite well and Judy Richey has taken it to another level. Bob C. checked on City Website and could not locate agendas or minutes. Bobbie will discuss with IT. Discussion Items: Chairman's Report: Mary provided a brief description of each of the five candidates for the Advisory Board openings. The six candidates included are: Jane Daughtery; Robert Weston; Teri John; Liz Lahm; Cedric Richeson and Linda Gomach. The five chosen would be Jane; Robert;Teri; Liz and Cedric to replace Ron Schmitz; Liz Hintz; Sandy Noe, Bob Cornell and Vicki Leichtfuss. Bob C. moved to accept the five nominees; Jane Daughtery, Robert Weston, Teri John, Liz Lahm and Cedric Richeson as advisory board members to serve from 6/1/2018 to 5/31/2020; Bob K seconded. Motion carried to accept the five nominees,Jane Daughtery, Robert Weston,Teri John, Liz Lahm and Cedric Riches to serve from 6/1/2018 to 5/31/2020. Mary will call them this evening and invite them to attend the May meeting. Mary and Jean will set up tours of the facilities for the new members. Governance Report: Vicki announced that Mary will do another term as Advisory Board Chair. Nancy moved to make a motion to nominate Mary as Chair for another term, Bev seconded, motion carried to have Mary continue as Chair for another term. Read through all of the survey evaluations. Bobbie will provide a brief bio of all board members. Jean shared that she has an open door policy and if anyone has any concerns to please share them will her. She stated there is always an open door to attend FOSC meetings. Health Report: Bob K. explained how hands-on programs fill up with participants but it is much harder to fill up presentations. Program Supervisor Jane Wells is working on a partnership with Aurora however their time is valuable therefor they would like participants to attend. Program supervisor has been working with topics that participants had chosen on the completed surveys. Scott questioned if participants are not aware of the programs. Bob K.stated that if anyone has any ideas on how to improve attendance to please contact himself or Jane Wells. Bob K. questioned if interested participants could be put on a list and notified when the program takes place. Nancy asked if programs are set up as invites on Facebook so there would be an idea of how many planned on attending. Judy stated that Anne does the Seniors Center and FOSC page and that programs were set up as an invite. Jean stated at the end of the year find out what participants interests are and Jane and Evan report on that. April 16th health fair was changed to May 7 due to inclement weather;Sleep Better presentation and programs participation begins next week, May 22"d Aurora Sleep Clinic will provide suggestions on what to do to help with sleeping issues and tour their facility; June will be environmental, decluttering and downsizing and the Brain Fair will be held in September. Committee on Aging Report: no report Friends Report: Judy stated Food Truck Fridays will start in June, details are on the front cover of the newsletter and details inside on page 24. She stated the raffle is on hold and anyone wanting to volunteer can contact Jean Thierman. Mary said she would help with checking ID's in June. Judy explained there will be two officers there monitoring underage drinking. She stated the problem is with older adults not wanting to wear the wristbands that notifies their ID's have been checked. Manager's Report: Jean passed out a newsletter to all members. On page two is Lourdes Spring Craft Show, May 12 form 9 am to 2 pm, the Seniors Center will have items from the woodshop and the WI Warmers for sale. Page eight, Stepping on with Winnebago County, 14 participants have registered and can take 16. Page 11, Health Fair, page 12 Summer Bike Rides. Page 15 senior Health and Fitness May 30th and 31St. On page 16 there is sleep information, page 20 June 20th is Night on the River with pontoon rides and music. Page 22, ADRC Caregivers conference at UWO. Trips are on pages 24-27, the trips are always great and full. Thursday will be Eat and Great, partnership with ADVOCAP. Their lunches have a consistent group of 12, so far there are 55 signed up for this Thursday. Motion to Adjourn at 4:53 pm Wendy moved to accept the motion. Bob C. seconded meeting adjourned at 4:53 pm. Please remember the next meeting will be May 29, 2018 Respectfully submitted, Bobbie Luft