HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2-26-19 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES, February 26, 2019
PRESENT: Teri John; Bob Kolinski;Jane Daughtery; Liz Lahm;Jackie Kuhn; Cedric Richeson; Mary Kirsch
Excused: Bob Weston; Bev Mallon; Scott Huiras, Nancy Casey
Absent:
STAFF: Jean Wollerman; Bobbie Luft
Mary called the meeting to order at 11:00 am.
Consent Items
a. Approval of November 27, 2018 Minutes: Liz moved to accept the minutes as written; Jane
seconded, minutes carried as written.
Informational Topics:
• Mary announced that the board will be in need of 3 new members. Nancy and Bev have expiring
terms and are not renewing and a vacant seat. Bobbie will get applications to members for their
distribution to prospects. Applicants must be an advocate for the Center, attend meetings once
a month and join an ad hoc or support the Center in other ways.
• Jean announced the computer lab is now referred to as classroom C, it will be a multi-purpose
room with a projector and screen. She encouraged all to view the room and to check out the new
wall. She stated the room works well for book clubs, will continue to be used for technology
offering and will hold the ukulele classes in there.
Discussion Items:
• Jean announced there will be a new ad hoc committee pertaining to technology. She stated Jane
has four individuals ready to help and will need one representative from the board to attend this
committee. She was unsure of the start date, she stated possibly in May. Cedric questioned the
goal of the committee. Jean explained it would be to determine what the needs of participants
are. Jackie stated she would be available to attend after tax season.
• Jean stated the buildings will be receiving signage. She explained Anne put together a flyer with
pictures showing various designs and names to choose from. Bob K. questioned if there was a
process that needed to go before the Center to be able to change the name of the buildings.
Discussion was had about getting rid of North and South for names. Jackie stated she liked Rivers
Edge and Creek Side. Cedric stated OSC Fox and OSC Badger,go with simple as it is better visually.
Members seemed to like Cedric's idea. Jean explained she does not want to have opinions of
name change from all participants, it would take too much time and the signage needs to be done
by the beginning of next year. She stated the marque will be left in its current place. Cedric
requested a sign by the entrance. Jean will check with the City about getting a sign on the pole
with Senior Centers name. Jackie questioned who decides on the name change. Jean stated
everyone would be allowed to vote. Jean will bring the suggested names back to staff.
Governance Report: None
Health Report:
• Bob K. stated the Health Committee met on January 23 d. The meeting was specifying details
regarding The 4t" Quarter of Life program taking place in late April. Liz urged all to register early
to receive the free book. Special guest was a Dr. Juyeonson, Associate Professor of Sociology at
UW-Oshkosh. She specializes in those aging and how prepared we really are for death. She will
be producing a survey with generic questions that hopefully will be available the day of the event.
She is in the works of approval with the university.
• Partnership with Aurora regarding sleep wellness. First meeting will take approximately 1-1.5
hour,then will meet in Aurora sleep lab.
• Last week was Exercising after a Cardiac Event and that went well. Tracy from Ascension did a
great presentation. Liz explained why she feels programs lack in attendance. She stated the
programs are sometimes presented incorrectly. Example; exercise after a cardiac event, should
have been cardiac prevention to address a wider audience. She stated the presentation was
directed more around prevention. Jean agreed and state Amanda, fitness instructor, sat in for
that reason,to be able to discuss with people the benefits of reducing causes for cardiac events.
Friends Report:
• Jean stated the FOSC annual meeting was well attended with approximately 30 people. She
stated she would get the materials they shared at the meeting and share with board members.
Chairman's Report:
• Mary will be having knee replacement beginning of April. If anyone knows of anyone that would
stay three days from 6pm to 6am, please let Bobbie know and she will contact Mary.
Manager's Report:
• Jean provided a handout with final attendance numbers. 51% are in fitness area, which is the
reason to have been investing money in the upgrades. Amanda and Steve will do more training
in Silver Sneakers Circuit. Jean's concern is putting too much on their plate as they are limited
with hours. Liz questioned the number of new participants. Jean stated she would get that data.
Teri questioned if there would be another open house. Jean responded she was not sure.
• Cedric stated the woodshop is getting new participants from De Pere and Appleton as word got
out to a woodcarving group in another City.
• Liz stated the concern for newsletter deliverers, as she has heard complaints regarding the size
and areas to distribute. Liz suggested to have a meeting for all drivers and discuss routes and
other information. Jean responded, that it was a good idea. Discussion took place among
members regarding thoughts of where and where not to be distributing newsletters. It was
stated they need to discuss concerns with Sara.
• 2019 programming update-Jean expressed her gratitude with Jeff and the other men in the
woodshop. There is new programming happening in there continuously. She expressed this area
is a high risk area and the revamping has helped safety concerns tremendously. She stated
participants are learning new hobbies which is huge for life enrichments. Cedric stated the
demand for classes exceeds time available. He explained classes have waiting lists and that it
would be nice to have evening classes for those participants still working and open hours for
classes to finish their projects. Cedric stated how Jeff has made a difference with the shop
conditions and the new equipment makes it safer. He stated it has been a profound change,for
the good. Jean stated the goal is to get rid of donated machines.
Teri questioned if there was a plan to extend the woodshop into the pole shed. Jean responded,
not as of right now,the cost would be too much. Cedric stated this would be something for the
person writing grants to apply for. Jean explained other building needs that had recently been
accomplished; two air filters in the woodshop and another will go in once electrical work is
complete,fans were installed in the exercise area. She stated new LED lights bulbs were installed
outside to help with lighting in the parking lot. She stated that South building has issues with
leaking and once the ice is gone, Randy will put heat tape in the gutters to help with the backing
up of us. Cedric stated there is a leak in North building as well. Jean explained facilities is aware
of the issues and Randy does a good job keeping up with it.
Jean explained art classes are continuing to grow with good qualified instructors. She expressed
if anyone has any other interests to contact Evan or Jane as they now have plenty of space for
programming.
• Jean handout to members:the March newsletter and two books, Power of Attorney and Money
Smart.
• Jean reminded all,the volunteer dinner would be held on May 15th and will be a sports theme.
Motion to Adjourn at 12:12 pm Jackie moved to accept the motion. Teri seconded meeting adjourned at
12:12 pm.
Please remember the next meeting will be March 26, 2019
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft