HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging-Disabilities 12-18-03 ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Clarence (Buck) Malick, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
FROM: Richard Peterson, Chairman
COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging
DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2003
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: County Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday, January 15, 2004
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES
INTRODUCTIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Caregiver Conference
NEW BUSINESS:
AgeAdvantage Report — Dianne Rhein
Alzheimer's Disease: Inside Looking Out Video
Staff Reports
Site /Center Updates
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann
DATE: Friday, December 5, 2003
COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE
COUNTY CLERK
NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
DIANE RHEIN, AGEADVANTAGE
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
December 20, 2003
St. Croix County Government Center
CALL TO ORDER Council member Dr. Glen Hoberg, called
the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL Members present were: Ralph Bader, Gerald
Peterson, Bette Norman, Dr. Glenn Hoberg, Carolyn
Weisenburger, Loretta Cassellius, Alice Mullan and Jeanette
O'Connell. Also present were: Sandy Gehrmann, Tracy Davis,
Renea Aeschliman, Gladys Ellefson, Sylvia Heller, Janice
Thompson, Shirley Marlette, Dan Hansen, Lorraine Jacobs, Marge
Wolske, and Donna Lamson. Members excused were Richard
(Buzz) Marzolf, Richard Peterson, Marguerite Sumner, and Irene
Burch.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by Ralph
Bader and seconded by Alice Mullan to adopt the agenda as
printed; motion carried.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on
Thursday, January 15, 2004.
ACTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES A motion was made by
Carolyn Weisenburger and seconded by Ralph Bader to approve
the minutes with revisions; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Caregiver Conference On Tuesday, March 23r our bi- annual
Caregiver Conference will be held. This year the conference
will take place at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church on County
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Road UU in Hudson. The Department on Aging received a
grant to hold a Town Hall meeting for caregivers from
AgeAdvantAge. Site staff is required to attend and volunteers
are encouraged. There will be a speaker, Dr. Peterson from
Mayo Clinic, a video, and then a round table discussion during
lunch.
NEW BUSINESS:
AgeAdvantAge Report — Dianne Rhein: Dianne handed out
the 2003 office assessment letter (see attached). It was very
positive. Dianne also invited all to the 4 th Annual Western
Wisconsin Aging Summit — "How to respond to growth ".
Dianne showed a new video on Wisconsin Aging services.
STAFF REPORTS
Sandy's Report: A phone clinic has been set up at the Baldwin
Senior Center for Wednesday, January 21 from 9:00 — 11:30.
Laura Plummer, from the Center for Independent Living, will
provide help for those who need adaptive assistance with their
phones. Transportation will be available for individuals that
would like to attend.
A meeting was held between representatives from the
Christian Community Home and Sandy and Tracy. Rates will be
going up to $4.00 a meal. Sandy asked that the Council vote on
accepting the increase. A motion was made by Ralph Bader to
continue with CCH as the provider for meals at the Hudson Senior
Center with a review date in July when budget is due. The motion
was seconded by Gerald Peterson with the provision that the
Department on Aging research other options or a different location
for the Senior Center.
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Council members were given copies of the 2004 AARP tax
assistance schedule.
Sandy handed out an article on Medicare Legislation. The
article was to be printed in the SCAN also.
Sandy read an evaluation letter from the Eldercare Law
Center regarding Sue Kramer, the Benefit Specialist. It too, is an
excellent evaluation.
Tracy's Report: Tracy spoke about budgetary items for the
centers.
SITE/CENTER REPORTS
BALDWIN A.M. coffee group is successful.
DEER PARK The Christmas tree was decorated on Tuesday for
the party. On the 19 an appreciation will be held. The Lion's
Club made a donation to the Center.
GLENWOOD CITY: A Christmas party has been planned. The
steam table is up and working now. The Lion's Club made a
donation to the Center.
HAMMOND/ROBERTS Hammond was not present for the
meeting. Marge Wolske, Roberts Senior Center, was present.
Marge reported on the progress of the dining site. There was an
open house for the Senior Center in which 40 people attended.
HUDSON Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Senior Center on
Friday, December 19 ffi for the monthly birthday party and the
Christmas Party. All the participants enjoyed the visit immensely.
Music continues to be popular. Volunteers are making goody
bags for the home delivered meal participants.
NEW RICHMOND Christmas party is planned for today. The
cookie kitchen went really well. Participants made cookies for
themselves and for the residents of Deerfield. With Jeannette
O' Connell's influence the United Methodist Church donated
money to the Senior Center Board.
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RIVER FALLS: 85 people attended the Christmas Party on
December 1S at the West Wind Supper Club. The cost of foot
care has increased to $20.00. Euchre is being played on
Wednesdays. New officers were appointed for 2004.
SOMERSET Christmas party was held Wednesday the 19
with a gift exchange and Santa & Mrs. Claus.
WOODVILLE Christmas dinner was last Tuesday with Ole and
Lena.
VAN TRIPS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
A motion to adjourn was made by Ralph Bader and seconded by
Gerald Peterson; motion carried.
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