HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 7-31-18 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES,July 31, 2018
PRESENT: Mary Kirsch; Teri John; Bob Weston; Bob Kolinski; Jane Daughtery; Bev Mallon; Jackie Kuhn;
Scott Huiras; Cedric Richeson; Nancy Casey
Guests:Judy Brewer
Excused:
Absent: Liz Lahm
STAFF: Jean Wollerman; Bobbie Luft
Mary called the meeting to order at 3:32 pm.
Consent Items
a. Approval of June 27, 2018 Minutes: Scott moved to accept the minutes as written; Jackie
seconded, minutes carried as written.
Informational Topics: None
Discussion Items:
a. Strategic Plan-Jean stated there was a meeting with the Park Department on July 17th to report
on each department's progress with the strategic plan. She explained she had a walk through
both buildings with Jon, Terry and Randy. The building is 25 years old and starting to see some
depreciation. She explained Anne is putting together a plan to name the two buildings,there will
be a discussion with staff in August. The Oshkosh Seniors Center name will stay the same, the
names North and South Buildings will be changed. Bob K. stated that he thought the naming
change for the buildings was a great idea. He stated he hoped suggestions would be made as to
the names should be. Jean stated that Anne is working on a plan for all of that. She explained the
exercise equipment in the process of being ordered. After this purchase machines will be
evaluated and the next need for machines may be done under a lease option. She stated to order
the machines she will write a memo to council for an amendment to the budget, this will go to
council next week for approval. The purchase will be for three treadmills and three strength
machines will be purchased upon council's approval. Purchasing was able to receive a
government discount on the purchase. She explained some other key strategic plans were to
enhance programs and the volunteer programs.
b. Parking Changes-Jean explained the parking changes will be effective September 1St. She stated
Tours group will be parking in the gravel lot at North and meeting in Campbell Creek room.
Governance Report: Scott stated the next Governance Committee meeting would be held on August 13
at 3 pm. Members include: Scott, Mary,Teri, Cedric, Bev and Jackie.
Health Report: Bob K. stated they had a good meeting discussing future programs based on the survey
that was given out. He stated September will hold the Brain Fitness Fair on September 12th. The Focus is
prevention rather than diagnoses. A free lunch will be provided thanks to Vickie Leichtfuss and her
Thrivent dollars and Valley VNA for matching, leaving a total of$500. Registration will be required. So
far there are 15 vendors that will have booths set up. October's focus will be on healthy heart and stroke.
He explained that the program supervisor will be contacting the cardiac unit at Aurora in regards to
someone giving a presentation at the center that month. November programs will be based on diabetes
as well as arthritis.
Friends Report: Judy Brewer, FOSC President stated the attendance at the last Food Truck Friday was
down due to the stormy weather. She stated the profit in June was$6,000 and July was$3,000;expenses
were$5800 for all three which has been covered. There also has been$21,000 in sponsorship funds. The
August 17" will be all profit and will run from 5-9 pm. Mason Street will be performing and they play all
kinds of music and have costume changes as well. Bob K. stated that they sold a lot of beer,the band that
played was nice and there were several families. He stated he was amazed at the younger crowd that
attended. He commented more in door seating would be nice. Judy explained they may have a show
mobile for the band at the next event which would allow for more seating in the pavilion. She stated
there may be a cost of$300 for the show mobile and safety and legalities to work through with insurance
coverage. Bob W. questioned the show mobile and what it is. Judy explained it is a large trailer that used
to be used for Waterfest bands years ago. Otter Street owns it now and is looking at renting to non-
profits. They will use this for sure next year.
Chairman's Report: Mary explained Jane D. would like to see a calendar called At A Glance for daily
activities and events happening at the center. Bob K. stated people look at the newsletter but may not
read it and then miss programs. Jean stated she would take the idea to the staff meeting for discussion.
She questioned if the members thought the newsletter was too busy, was it the color or text boxes.
Consensus was that the colors and blocks help show variance and was nice. Cedric explained it is dense
wording and that it was due to so many programs as there is a lot of information. Bob W. said the color
was nice to have and commented on Jane's approach for being a good advocate for the center. Jean said
she will print instructions in the newsletter on how to go into SchedulesPlus and print the daily activity
list.
Manager's Report: Jean announced she is working on the budget.
Motion to Adjourn at 4:37 pm Mary moved to accept the motion. Jane seconded meeting adjourned at
4:37 pm.
Please remember the next meeting will be August 28, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft