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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 9-25-18 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER MEETING MINUTES, September 25, 2018 PRESENT: Mary Kirsch; Teri John; Bob Weston; Bob Kolinski; Jane Daughtery; Bev Mallon; Nancy Casey; Scott Huiras; Cedric Richeson; Liz Lahm Guests:Judy Brewer, FOSC President Excused:Jackie Kuhn Absent: STAFF: Jean Wollerman; Bobbie Luft Mary called the meeting to order at 3:33 pm. Consent Items a. Approval of August 28, 2018 Minutes: Bev next meeting should state 9/25 rather than 10/30. Bev moved to accept the minutes with correction;Terri seconded, minutes carried with correction. Informational Topics: Anne Schaefer, Marketing and Fund Development Coordinator explained her full time position as 50% with the Seniors Center; 25-30% with Parks and 10-15% with Neighborhoods. She stated she has been employed for 2.5 years and has been confident in telling the story of the center and neighborhoods within the last year. She explained she writes grants and is working with the FOSC to build relationships, building strong data base, helps to plan fall appeal letter and spring brochure, in addition to working in the monthly newsletter. She stated the number increased for the mailing to 4,000+, spring appeal brought $6,000 and the fall appeal brought $30,000, the endowment is over $500,000. The endowment should grow to be seven to eight times operating budget. Jean stated that last year the FOSC gave $10,000 for three new treadmills, purchased stools for the woodshop and $51,300 for annual donation,for 2019 they were asked for$65,000 and was granted that amount. Jean explained the Center funds come from tax levy, programs and FOSC. Liz asked if donations can be made to the Center as well as the FOSC. Anne stated that either or was acceptable. All programs requesting material need to go through the Center Manager and not to FOSC. Jean explained the operating budget is a large expense. Anne stated the fall appeal letter will go out in November. She is working on how to market requests and how to make the insurance reimbursement more understandable to the participants. Liz questioned how it is determined what addresses to reach out to. Anne explained higher income households were used as well as the existing list for the monthly newsletter. Jean encourage all to like the Facebook page. Anne manages Facebook page as well as being the connection for communication regarding the website updates; she oversees the volunteer process and does the volunteer dinner with Bobbie's help. Cedric questioned if extended hours could be done with coupling goals with parks and the center. Jean explained the Center is for 50+ and the age would be targeted towards 50 year olds as they are the ones that are probably still managing jobs. Anne stated she has heard of the center being turned more to a community center, she stated that average age of participants is 70. Judy stated many 50 year olds are in a caregiver role and by coming here could open an introduction to opportunities for them as well. Jean stated the extended hours would be at the North building and could possibly open it up to 40 year olds and maybe have restrictions. Anne explained the challenge is reaching participants about insurance reimbursements, which now includes line dancing. Scott questioned if any successful grants have been received, if so what and what irons are currently in the fire. Anne explained $5,000 was received from Women's Fund for Senior Connects program;$2,500-3,000 from Ladies Benevolent. She had tried for a$10,000 packer grant and a $10,000 community needs however did not receive. She stated to let her know of any grants members may be aware of. Bob W. asked if she works with Community Foundation and can ask for specifics such as the Kuenzl grant. Anne explained she has no specifics on that one and has thought to request for a match for the fall appeal; however she needs to brainstorm on the request. She stated she is in touch with Karlene Grabner from the foundation. She explained she does grants for the other departments as well and just completed a request for $25,000. Cedric questioned if she has contacted Bemis and/or Truck. Anne stated they are wonderful for smaller donations. Larger program sponsors are Bela Vista/Lakeshore and Affordable Audiology. Judy stated that Bemis supported Food Truck Friday with $750. Anne explained that managing grants is difficult and very time consuming. Anne explained that larger corporations are usually requested for capital gains and in smaller communities they all tend to take turns with supported monies. Jean stated that the Community Foundations drives for larger funding. Judy stated the Salvation Army is dong a campaign. Anne mentioned Parks has received $600,000 from Oshkosh Corporation. Mary questioned if it hurts to ask. Anne explained sometime is does. Cedric explained Bemis was bought out and maybe the sponsorship funding would end all together. Bob K. questioned if the Center was being marketed for rentals. Jean stated it was not a priority. Jane questioned what drives the money at Food Truck Fridays. Judy explained FOSC charges the food trucks, beer/soda/water sales, raffles, pull tabs and sponsorship dollars. She stated the sponsorship dollars were $21,000 and FTF profit was$29,475. Jane stated it is very family friendly. Discussion Items: a. Bob K. stated the Health Committee will meet October 23rd and discuss the bylaws at that time. Governance Report: None Health Report: Bob K. stated the Brain Fitness Fair went well,there was a lot of good energy. He thought the presenter was discouraging. Jane stated she enjoyed the exhibits and the handouts. Bob W. stated he liked what he was hearing throughout. Liz explained she was able to do set up and take down and heard positive from vendors. Friends Report: None Chairman's Report: Mary announced the Senior Expo to take place on October 2nd. She stated it is very interesting and there will be several different organizations there. Jean explained Mary will be volunteering at the registration table for appraisals. There are 100 time slots available for appraisals and each person will receive a ticket and only allowed one item. Jean stated she needed one more volunteer for the registration table and Teri stated she would help with registration. Manager's Report: Jean stated she met with the City Manager, City Parks Director and Finance Director last week regarding the budget. She explained Bobbie entered all the budget numbers. She thanked FOSC for their donation and explained the budget request as a 2% increase with the tax levy, no rate changes for passes or fees, program. She stated program classes may change as they are different. She explained the line dancing instructor retired and there is a new volunteer leading the class, so that class will be included in insurance reimbursement plans and passes. There will be another Silver Sneakers Class starting October 5t". There is a page in the monthly newsletter on how to stay connected with links to calendar of events. Jean passed out the new ADRC 2019 Directory. Jane questioned the minutes from April 2018 in regards to the items for the strategic plan, she wanted to know if any have been completed. Bobbie took her list and will get back to her. Motion to Adjourn at 4:44 pm Scott moved to accept the motion. Nancy seconded meeting adjourned at 4:44 p m. Please remember the next meeting will be October 30, 2018 Respectfully submitted, Bobbie Luft