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Volume 9, Issue 3
Board Meeting ~ Friday, November 14 October 2014
Spring Training ~ TBA
www.wiseniorcenters.org
Fall Training 2015 ~ September 16-18,
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From the President’s Desk Board Meeting Highlights

Four things to add to your September 10, 2014
“TO DO LIST”  The 501(c)3 process has been abbreviated
and will be filed before the next board meet-
1. Reach out to at least one other
ing.
WASC member. Simply renew an
acquaintance or reach out to  District 5 has taken on the Spring training.
someone new and see how things are
 Three scholarships were awarded to Katie
going. Get together over lunch or
Kluesner-West Madison Senior Coalition;
coffee and support each other, talk
Diane Pillsbury-Baraboo Area Senior Citizen
on the phone and share a burden or a celebration, and
Organization; and Sherry Salfai-Omro Area
let each other know that we are not alone out there in
Community Center
Senior Center Land. Know and prove that we are there
 The board approved accreditation for the
for each other and only a phone call or email away
Oregon Senior Center.
from incredible and valuable experience from each
other. I am impressed every time we are together, how
strong and unique everyone of us are and all that we
have to give. I am anxious to hear stories…
Thanks So Much!

2. I hope many of you WASC members were able to
Carol LaFontaine, Cedarburg, started as an
be a part of the recent State Aging Network
alternate on the WASC Board of Directors for
Conference. The WASC Board and I are very interested
District 2 in 2000 and became District Delegate
in your feedback. What was great and where can we
in 2002. She has chaired the WASC Fall
improve? Think outside the norm. Comments and
Conference, served on numerous conference
suggestions. Please email me at
committees and also chaired the WASC Essay
[email protected].
Contest. WASC and the board thank Carol for

3. Please ask your self – Where can I get involved in her years of service and dedication both to older
the 2015 Spring WASC 1 day conference OR the 2015
adults and to WASC.
Fall MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN Senior Center 3 Day

Conference to make them both the best they can be!!!
Jill Kranz, Middleton, has been the
There are still some leadership roles to play and there
Accreditation Chairperson for the past two years
are always smaller projects and responsibilities that are
(for the second time). Her knowledge of the
necessary to making the conferences great.
process and willingness to help centers and
4. Please also pick one opportunity from the WASC
directors attain this goal has been invaluable. Jill
Strategic Plan and make a difference in something
also assists with accreditations at the National
however big or small, but at least one!!!! You are off
level through the National Institute of Senior
the hook for right now. Pam Van Kampen and I are
Centers (NISC).
updating the Strategic Plan, and an email with it will be

coming your way very soon. Please do take time to read
Sheila Frohmader, Jefferson, has volunteered to
through the document and see what speaks to you and
be the Accreditation Chairperson. Kudos to
where your talents can make a difference. If you think
Sheila for stepping up to take another leadership
you have nothing to give, give me a call. 920-232-5302
position in WASC. Sheila is a past board

member and Treasurer.
THANKS!
Mark
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2015 Training Topics Needed

We are starting to plan the Fall 2015 conference which will be September 16-18 in Eau
Claire. If you have any topics you would potentially like addressed please send them to
Mark Ziemer, [email protected] or Deb Weberpal, [email protected]
ASAP! Your input makes a better training!
2014 WASC Board of Directors & Committees
Officers District Phone Email
Mark Ziemer, President 3 920.232.5302 [email protected]
Karen Neuman , Vice President 3 920.361.5422 [email protected]
Marcia Hendrickson, Treasurer 1 608.251-8405x11 [email protected]
Secretary-OPEN
Jane Deau, Past Preseident 5 715.536.4226 [email protected]

District Delegates
Marcia Hendrickson 1 608.251-8405x11 [email protected]
Connie Steinhoff 1 608.348.9934 [email protected]
Evonne Boettge 1 920-887-4639 [email protected]
Carol LaFontaine 2 262.375.7644 [email protected]
Karin Sevener 2 262.375.7644 [email protected]
OPEN (Alternate) 2
Mark Ziemer 3 920.232.5302 [email protected]
Karen Neuman 3 920.361.5422 [email protected]
Kitty Kaari (Alternate) 3 920.822.8100 [email protected]
Barbara Pritzl 4 715.286.2953 [email protected]
OPEN 4
OPEN (Alternate) 4
Stephanie Schroeder 5 715.369.6170 [email protected]
Donna Calhoun 5 715.346.1406 [email protected]
Danielle Green 5 715.682.2776 [email protected]

Committees & Other
Accreditation, Jill Kranz 608.831.2373 [email protected]
Administrative Coord., Deb Weberpal 608.921.9123 [email protected]
Newsletter, Pat Guttenberg 608.267.8650 [email protected]
Legislative, Jill McHone 608.270.4290 [email protected]
GWAAR, Pam Vankampen 715.836.3916 [email protected]
GWAAR, Janet Zander, Advocacy 608.228.7253 [email protected]
GWAAR, Carrie Porter, Transportation 608.228.8092 [email protected]
BADR, Anne Hvizdak 715.677.3037 [email protected]
BADR, Sara Koenig 608.266.3746 [email protected]
Nutrition Revitalization, Karen Neuman 920.361.5422 [email protected]
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Congratulations to the Oregon Senior Center for
recently completing WASC Senior Center
Re-accreditation!

Hello and Good Bye!

New Directors: Chris Nye, Fort Atkinson; [email protected]
Tammie Mrachek, Merrill; [email protected]

Staff: Jenifer Milller—Program Manager, Verona
John Weichelt—Volunteer Coordinator, Madison Senior Center
Debbie Mason—Part-time Program Aide, Madison Senior Center

Condolences to: Jane Deau in the loss of her husband, Kenny

Retirement: Rick Orton, Madison Senior Center Volunteer Coordinator

New Sponsor: Manitowoc Convention and Visitors Bureau

If you are new to WASC, have new staff, changes to your contact information or news to share, please inform
Deb Weberpal, [email protected]

Membership in Action!

Christine Beatty was facilitator/trainer (with Dr. Edmina Bradshaw) of a PowerUp! Institute in Eau
Claire, July 31 to August 1. PowerUp! trains self-directed teams of volunteers to tackle professional level ac-
tivities for non-profit organizations. The Eau Claire session was sponsored by GWAAR.

Deb Weberpal will be presenting at the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association annual conference in
November on ‘Perceptions and Programming’ focusing on ageism.
Gert Olson Memorial Scholarship Available
The Gert Olson Memorial Scholarship is a $250 scholarship for training not covered by an agency budget, Fall
Conference Scholarship or Spring Scholarship. This is an annual scholarship and is available in 2014. This
award is given to a WASC member in good standing to provide funding for training and related expenses for
self-improvement and to enable her/him to better perform their job. The application should provide what
training you are attending, benefit of the training, a letter of recommendation from a board member, supervisor
or colleague, which includes a brief statement showing financial need for assistance, and a copy of the
agency’s budget for the current year. After the training, the recipient is requested to write an article for the
newsletter about it and/or give a presentation on the training at a District meeting.
Applications should be sent to the WASC President, Mark Ziemer, Oshkosh (email on page 3).
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Professional Excellence Award
Awarded to the WASC Senior Center Director for outstanding service performance,
professional accomplishments and job performance, service to the aging profession,
involvement in WASC, and involvement and leadership in the local community. A
committee of non-WASC members will review the nominations and select the winner.
Include the following information with your nomination: Director’s full name, Center
address and phone, name of supervisor/employer, years in position, and other experiences.
Other documents needed: two letters of support and a one-page description of
accomplishments. The Professional Excellence Award recipient will be notified prior to
the conference.
2013 Professional

Excellence Award—
Lifetime Achievement Award (AKA Honorary Membership) Ingrid Thompson,
McFarland
A free, lifetime, non-voting membership is granted as recognition of long standing
achievement in the field of aging. This award is given to a staff member or volunteer, retired or anticipating
retirement, who has had extensive experience and made significant contributions in the field of aging. Persons
working at Senior Centers and with WASC will be given special consideration. Submit a nomination letter
with details of the nominee’s accomplishments. The Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be notified
prior to the conference.
I am sad to report no one applied for or nominated anyone for either of these awards. These
nominations can be submitted to Mark Ziemer, Oshkosh, anytime throughout the year. Please
consider nominating yourself, have your board or boss nominate you or you can nominate a
center director who has advanced our association, and the work we do with older adults.
Thriving: The Pursuit of Health and Happiness
Dr. Robert McGrath, Distinguished Psychologist of the UW-Madison, reviewed ten ways to improve health,
happiness and overall well-being at a recent program attended by 160 people.
~Submitted by Pat Guttenburg, Madison Senior Center

 Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep
 Wake up early
 Eliminate or reduce to moderate: Caffeine intake (2 cups/day); Alcohol intake (2 beers, 1 glass of wine)
 Eliminate: Soda, especially diet soda and tobacco
 Eat well: Less sugars, fats, red meat; More fruits and veggies and
foods with 3 ingredients or fewer
 Sweat everyday
 Stretch and strengthen 3 to 5 times per week
 Get out in the world: Nature, sun exposure, physical activity
 Develop one goal for each aspect of health and recite daily
 Spend some time alone
 Keep a journal of your gratitude
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2014 WASC Auction
Thanks to all WASC members who contributed to
the 2014 Conference auction.
We collected $2910. I believe this is the most
money raised at a WASC auction in recent memory
or maybe ever!!!
It really needed everyone’s help to make it such a
success.
Thanks to District 2 members for helping run the
auction. Thanks to all WASC members who so gen-
erously bid on items at the voice auction and bought
tickets in the silent auction. Thanks to everyone
who donated over 50 fabulous items for the auction.
Our auctioneer, Kelly Hess from Girl with a Gavel,
added to the fun and helped WASC add to our schol-
arship fund. The evening was a great success, thanks
to everyone.

~submitted by Carol Lafontaine, chairperson
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2014 Accreditation Recognition

As Senior Center Directors working with boards and committees, we are constantly striving for excellence.
The Senior Center is the focal point for service and activities for older persons and it is a visible symbol of the
community’s commitment and concern for its older citizens. In pursuit of these goals, WASC developed this
accreditation process. It is important because:
 It establishes minimum standards for Wisconsin multi-purpose Senior Centers.
 It gives professional recognition to the Senior Center and to the Director.
 It recognizes the vital role that volunteers play in the operation of ALL Senior Centers.
 It documents the best Senior Center practices in innovation and initiatives.
 It enhances the professional image of the Senior Center and the staff.
 And it provides the Senior Center with an opportunity for self-evaluation and creates a “road map” for
improvement.
These Senior Centers have worked through their self-evaluation with staff, volunteers, participants and
community members committed to the improvement of their senior program. Teams of accredited Senior
Center Directors visited each accredited Senior Center and conducted a review of their accreditation process
and supporting documents. After any needed revisions are made, the Senior Centers are granted accreditation
by the WASC Board of Directors.
As Accreditation Chair, along with the President and Board of Directors of WASC, we would like to
commend the centers below for their dedication, compliment their hard work, and congratulate them on this
prestigious accomplishment.
~submitted by Jill Kranz, Accreditation chairperson
Oregon Senior Center Stoughton Senior Center
Northeastside Coalition, Madison Alison Koelsch, Director Cindy McGlynn, Director
Jim Krueger, Director
Also receiving Accreditation, but not pictured—Madison Senior Center,
Christine Beatty, Director
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Program Sharing Highlights
Wednesday evening at conference is the popular program sharing session. Participants have 1 minute to share
a programming idea. Below is a synopsis of some of the programs that were turned in at the end of the session
and the person to contact.

Thinking Thursday—Games are played at group tables. Sudoku is available for individuals and they offer
Brunch for the Brain. Sheila Frohmader, Jefferson
Veteran's Day—
 Quilts of Valor. Contacted recruiting center and they did a flag folding ceremony. Barb Pritzl, Augusta.
 “Rolling Thunder” motorcycle group gave a presentation. No contact info
Technology—
 UW-Extension does classes and they bring the laptops and tablets. Barb Pritzl, Augusta.
 A new computer lab was a Boy Scout Eagle project. No contact info
 Tech Tuesdays. Karin Sevener, Grafton
Administration—Contracted out financial services. Cut costs dramatically. Bob Powers, Colonial Club, Sun
Prairie
Pickleball—The fastest growing sort in the U.S. Karin Sevener, Grafton; Deb Weberpal, Seniors in the Park
Whitewater.

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2015 Conference Committee Members
Wisconsin Minnesota
Co– Chairs: Mark Ziemer Nicole Gorman
Site: Mary Pica-Anderson Lacelle Cordes & Barb Lipinski
Activities: Bob Powers Lacelle Cordes & Barb Lipinski
Hospitality: Kitty Kaari, Karen Neuman Lacelle Cordes & Barb Lipinski
Auction: District Two
CEUs/Room Hosts/
Evaluations: Danielle Greene Kris Orluk
Sponsors/Vendors: Barb Pritzl Rebecca Kropelnicki
Registration: Deb Weberpal
Marketing Pam VanKampen
Please contact Mark Ziemer if you would be interested in serving on any of these committees.
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WASC Legislative Updates
Jill McHone – [email protected]

Voter ID - Opponents of the Wisconsin law that requires voters to present photo iden-
tification when they cast ballots asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, October
2nd, to stop the measure from being applied to elections in November. A response
from the Supreme Court is due on Tuesday, October 7th.
By the time you read this information, you will know whether the law was upheld. If
the law is still in effect, then a photo ID will be required when voting in person and
when voting absentee. The one exception to the photo ID requirement is if a voter is
indefinitely confined due to age, illness or disability. For those meeting this criteria, they must first fill out an
application to request a Permanent Absentee Ballot (this is different than the regular Absentee Ballot). Once
the application is processed the voter will receive their ballot in the mail. Although a photo ID is NOT re-
quired, a witness must be present when the voter completes the ballot and the witness must provide a signature
as well as an address on the absentee envelope.
If you need to obtain a photo ID to vote, but are unable to provide documents for proof of name and date of
birth (birth certificate) due to the fact you must pay a fee (law states voter ID’s must be free), the DMV has an
application you can complete called DMV Administrator Petition – Unavailable Documentation. This appli-
cation places the burden on the DMV to obtain these documents on your behalf.

Transportation - Thank you to all Senior Centers that signed on to the Move WI Alliance Partner letter advo-
cating for segregated transportation funds as well as an increase to the transportation budget. The fight contin-
ues and action is still needed to support a long-term funding bill for transportation. Under MAP-21, Wisconsin
was provided about $6 million dollars for capital projects, half of the previous amount. In 2013 alone, the
capital needs of the transit systems in Wisconsin exceeded $53 million dollars. Please take a moment to write
your congressman and encourage them to pass a long-term bill that will ensure that programs for older adults
and people with disabilities can keep pace with the demand of our transportation systems. Representatives Ron
Kind and Paul Ryan sit on the House Ways and Means Committees so it’s of particular importance to send let-
ters to them if appropriate. I am happy to provide you with the draft letter that WAAN has sent for you to use
as a guide.

Long Term Care Investment Fund – Bill is getting closer to finalizing! Please be ready to contact your leg-
islators about signing on to this legislation as co-sponsors. A team from the Wisconsin Women’s Policy Insti-
tute is helping to promote this bill. They will be working closely with the originator of the Long Term Care
Investment Fund idea, Ingrid Thompson, McFarland Senior Center Director.

New Application for Non-Profit Status—501(c)3
Were you ever interested, but found the 30+ page document daunting? The IRS has revised the application
process for smaller entities, such as Friends groups, down to three pages. Go to www.irs.gov and search for
form 1023. The cost is now a flat fee of $400.00.
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