Nutrition Advisory Council

TAYLOR COUNTY NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Medford Members Present: Joyce Peterson-Westboro, Donna Hrdina - Goodrich, Donna Mae Graffunder - Medford, Sandra Rizzi - Rib Lake, Vivian Kremsreiter - Stetsonville, Jenny Coleman - Program Specialist Member(s) Absent: Richard Pulcher – Gilman, Steve Fleming – Jump River Others in Attendance: Jenn Viergutz – ADRC Director, Amber Fallos – BRI Call Meeting to Order: Peterson called the meeting to order at 10:33 AM. Approve Minutes of the September 1 7, 2025 Meeting: Kremsreiter moved to approve the minutes; second by Hrdina. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve the Agenda: Rizzi moved to approve the agenda with nine items; second by Kremsreiter. All Ayes. Motion carried. Public Input: Amber Fallos from BRI attended stating she had put in a bid for meal contracts for 2026-2029. Fallos stated their facility has the capacity to service all sites. She is also seeing a need for the senior population as it grows. Graffunder stated that the meals are very good from BRI Review 3rd Quarter Nutrition Reports: Reports were distributed and reviewed by all attendees. Site Updates: Goodrich: Hrdina stated one of their long -time members, just passed away. She had been the last of the original dining site participants. Hrdina stated that the participants enjoy the food and they have a good community. Rib Lake: Rizzi stated the site is always friendly and welcoming. The food is always good. Rizzi stated she is frustrated with only six members attending most times. She also stated some of the activities changed dates or were not in the newsletter. Medford: Graffunder stated everything is going well. There are a few new couples that are now attending, and the men’s table is full most days. Westboro: Peterson stated things are going well. There has been a return of one of the members who was busier in the summers. Peterson stated she is hoping to get some card games going prior to lunch with a few of the members. Stetsonville: Kremsreiter stated the doors on the east side of the building were fixed. They have also had some new people come to the dining site. Kremsreiter also stated they have more men than women attending some days. Director/Program Specialist Report: Director Viergutz gave updates of the building progress stating the new offices should be ready at the end of January early February. There have been some complications that have arisen but those will be addressed after the new section has been completed and team members have been moved in. Coleman gave an update of the end of the year Senior Nutrition Program Checklist. Items to be submitted are meal temperatures, pictures of meals and copies of Serving Safe Food Certificates. Viergutz talked about the Nutrition Program Financials. She stated we were awarded the transfers from the C1 program to the C2 program but not the full amounts that were requested. Viergutz explained the importance of educating and advocating for the nutrition program. Viergutz explained how she has had to make changes to our budget because of the need for new meal contracts and going out for RFP after the budget was completed . Coleman gave an update about the Dementia Care specialist. The DCS has started Memory Cafés and Support Groups. She arranged for a showing of the documentary, Wine Women & Dementia and hosting the Hope and Light Conference August 12th, 2026. The DCS was also able to purchase Dementia Live, an interactive program for those not living with Dementia to experience what it might be like to live with Dementia. Viergutz spoke how we have now entered phase 1 of the Fulcrum Grant. The grant would be used to create a space for resources, technology and safe space off the dining site. Coleman gave an update of the new Lunch and Learn collaboration with Aspirus and the Stetsonville site. Viergutz gave an update of the Mind Over Matter program. Coleman spoke about the intergenerational programs with SOAR students attending the Medford site. Viergutz gave a reminder of the Volunteer Dinner which will be in April she also expressed interest in hosting a Senior Prom in 2026. Coleman spoke of some highs and lows of various dining sites. Viergutz gave an update on the Region 5 Training for site managers. They were able to have some hand on training on the Oliver machine which is used by a few of the site. Coleman gave an update on the Newsletter stating several recipients were removed again, but if would like to continue can call to be added back on. Both Viergutz and Colman spoke about the meal bid contracts that we received. There was a lengthy discussion about how many would prefer to stay local and have the meals from BRI. Set Next Meeting Date: The next meeting will be March 5 th, 2026, at the Stetsonville Dining Site. Adjourn: Hrdina moved to adjourn the meeting; second by Graffunder: All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:16 AM. Jenny Coleman, Program Specialist, Secretary TAYLOR COUNTY NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Gilman Members Present: Joyce Peterson-Westboro, Donna Hrdina – Goodrich, Donna Mae Graffunder — Medford, Sandra Rizzi — Rib Lake, Steve Fleming – Jump River, Jenny Coleman – Program Specialist Member(s) Absent: Richard Pulcher – Gilman, Vivian Kremsreiter – Stetsonville Call Meeting to Order: Peterson called the meeting to order at 10:32 AM. Approve Minutes of the June 12, 2025 Meeting: Hrdina moved to approve the minutes; second by Rizzi. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve the Agenda: Fleming moved to approve the agenda with nine items; second by Hrdina. All Ayes. Motion carried. Public Input: None Review 1st Quarter Nutrition Reports: Reports were distributed and reviewed by all attendees. Coleman also distributed a report of meals ordered vs meals served. Discussion was held about contributions of 2024 and 2025. Discussion was also held about even though it seems everyone is contributing the $5.00 contribution it may be that not everyone is and the fact that it is a contribution and not required. Site Updates: Goodrich: Hrdina stated everything is the same. No complaints about the food. She also stated Clarance fell and was out for 3 weeks. Rib Lake: Rizzi stated, the family of Joe Fuchs, a participant who passed away, had the chairs reupholstered at the site. The chairs have a very nice blue color. Rizzi will also be picking friends for Music and Bingo held later this month. Medford: Graffunder stated they like the new site manager, Deanna. The raised garden went well this summer. Many of the vegetables went home with participants and there was a salad made with some of the vegetables that was served at the site. Graffunder stated they will do the raised garden again next year. Graffunder also stated they have had some new couples attending and the men’s table is full. Westboro: Peterson stated everything seems the same. There are less people because of lots of traveling by participants. They have a men’s table and a women’s table. Lately there have only been 3 women at the women’s table. Program Specialist Report: Coleman shared the Director/Program Specialist Report. Coleman updated the council of the new employees: Dana Detwiler as Dementia Care Specialist, Deanna Boggess as Medford Site Manager, Diane Hecker as Gilman Site Manager and Lanice Szomi as Office Assistant. Colman reported of the 198 Senior Farmer’ s Market vouchers there are only 3 left. We are still waiting for trusses to continue with the building expansion. The cost tool was completed by Barb Koch, accounting specialist and Jenn Viergutz, ADRC director. The total cost of a congregate meal is $15.46 and for home -delivered is $14.44. The Health Department is offering Flu Shots in September with Nail Care. Dana Detwiler is visiting all the dining sites and giving a presentation on Dementia 101. Rib Lake Nail Care has had a large demand and will be offering Nail care every month. We are looking forward to bringing back themed meals in Medford and Stetsonville, and Dinner and a Movie in Medford. Upcoming dates to include: • a fall site manager training on October 14th in Antigo • The 25th Senior Health Fair will be on October 17th. • A showing of the Movie Wine Women and Dementia will be November 3rd at 1:00 PM and the first Thursday in November at 5:30 PM. Coleman gave an update about the leftover food and how we are now ordering fewer squat cups and how this has cut back significantly on supply costs. Coleman asked how each site has been managing the leftovers and where any left-over food is going. The sites present stated they put the food for the out people. Set Next Meeting Date: The next meeting will be Thursday December 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Medford Nutrition Site. Adjourn: Rizzi moved to adjourn the meeting; second by Graffunder: All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM. Jenny Coleman, Program Specialist, Secretary TAYLOR COUNTY NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL Thursday, June 12, 2025 Rib Lake Site Members Present: Joyce Peterson-Westboro, Donna Hrdina - Goodrich, Donna Mae Graffunder - Medford, Sandra Rizzi - Rib Lake, Jenny Coleman – Program Specialist Member(s) Absent: Richard Pulcher – Gilman, Steve Fleming– Jump River, Vivian Kremsreiter – Stetsonville Call Meeting to Order: Peterson called the meeting to order at 10:35 AM. Approve Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Meeting: Rizzi moved to approve the agenda with nine items; second by Hrdina. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve the Agenda: Hrdina moved to approve the agenda with nine items; second by Graffunder. All Ayes. Motion carried. Public Input: None Review 1st Quarter Nutrition Reports: Reports were distributed and reviewed by all attendees. Discussion about why contribution is not closer to the $5 per meal as it appears as people are making contributions. since it seems as if everyone is paying. Discussion about if this is because more meals are ordered than served. Coleman stated she would track those and see if this is of some concern. There were also questions about number of “extra” meals that are sent with the Lynn’s catering, some had the understanding of 1 extra and some thought 2. Coleman stated she would look into this. Peterson and Rizzi stated they leave the reports out for other participants to review and see how each site compares to the others. Site Updates: Goodrich: Hrdina stated there were no complaints, only positive feedback. No one has any concerns. Rib Lake: Rizzi, how the site has music, John Hein brings his CD’s and plays his cornet. John also plays cornet while Inez Schmit plays the keyboard. The site plays Poker Keno after lunch, a type of Bingo. Rizzi stated how she has brought some friends to the site, but they still will only go if she gives them a ride. Medford: Graffunder stated she they have planted the raised garden bed provided by the Supporting Healthy Aging Grant. Everyone was welcomed to plant, and they planted flowers and a variety of vegetables. Graffunder stated there has been a participant that has an odor and asked for suggestions on how to approach this situation. Discussion was had about how this was a sensitive subject and would rather have the participant come to the site rather make them mad and not have the person come. Graffunder also had concerns about where some participants are parking, especially after the incident at the Stetsonville site during an event at their facility in the evening during a separate event. Some participants are parking and blocking where an ambulance would need to drive if there was an incident. Discussion was, if having signage would work, talking to participants or contacting emergency management for suggestions. Coleman stated she would speak with Viergutz about the best course of action. Westboro: Peterson stated they are all happy to be coming to the site. They are enjoying the new table and chairs. Program Specialist Report: Coleman shared the Director’s report. Interviews for a new Dementia Care Specialist are taking place this week. ADRC Building update more information after the County Board Meeting on June 24th. Dates to remember. Work on the meal cost tool, we have saved over $20,000 by not delivering one day a week in Medford and cutting back one day in Gilman. It was also noted that even though delivery was cut back, participants were still offered the same number of meals per week in which they were authorized. Coleman spoke about the Farmer’s Market Vouchers and hand out dates, Medford on June 16 & 17, Rib Lake Food Pantry on 19 th Gilman 06/23 and Jump River 06/24. Coleman also stated how Senior Farmer’s Market Vouchers have now transitioned from the EBS to the Nutrition Team. Participants no longer need to bring separate documentation to have a proxy. Due to lack of funding the vouchers will only be $25 this year. Colman stated the open house at the Medford site was a success with many County Board Members attending. Set Next Meeting Date: The next meeting will be Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Gilman Nutrition Site. Adjourn: Hrdina moved to adjourn the meeting; second by Graffunder: All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 11:24 AM. Jenny Coleman, Program Specialist, Secretary TAYLOR COUNTY NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL Wednesday March 26, 2025 Goodrich Nutrition Site Members Present: Joyce Peterson-Westboro, Donna Hrdina – Goodrich, Donna Mae Graffunder — Medford, Sandra Rizzi — Rib Lake, Vivian Kremsreiter – Stetsonville, Jenny Coleman – Program Specialist Member(s) Absent: Richard Pulcher – Gilman, Steve Fleming– Jump River Call Meeting to Order: Peterson called the meeting to order at 10:09 AM. Approve Minutes of the December 12, 202 4 Meeting: Rizzi moved to approve the agenda with nine items; second by Hrdina. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve the Agenda: Hrdina moved to approve the agenda with nine items; second by Graffunder. All Ayes. Motion carried. Public Input: Amber Fallos – From BRI – Meals numbers have been good. Making meals is a good partnership. They also have one main person and two back -ups for delivery of Home Delivered meals in Medford. Review 4 th Quarter Nutrition Reports: Reports were forgotten in the office, Coleman stated she would mail out to everyone. Site Updates: Rib Lake: Rizzi stated how she has brought some friends to the site, but they will only go if she gives them a ride. She stated how everyone at the Rib Lake site is “super” and enjoys going. Stetsonville: Kremsreiter stated how they do not have a lot of people and Jean has been out making more meals but always serves meals on time. She also stated they have 4 new people and hopefully would come more. Goodrich: Hrdina stated how they like to decorate for every season pointing out the Easter tablecloths. She also acknowledged they provide snacks prior to the meal. These are either provided by the site managers or participants. She stated how they have a homey site and once a week have 10-18 Participants. Medford: Graffunder stated she liked the modernization that has taken place, such as painted the cabinets, the furniture being reupholstered, and coffee bar. She also stated they have a full table and just men and 2 new couples coming to the site. She also talked about a recent participant who has passed, and it has been a great loss. Graffunder stated they are a close knit group and check on one another when someone is not there for a day. Westboro: Peterson was pleased to share with the group the new automatic door. They are expecting new tables and chairs soon, possibly today. Peterson also stated they have some new members also attending, one tends to forget to come or sign up and anther is there as soon as the site opens and helps to set up and socialize. Program Sp ecialist Report: Coleman asked how the food storage situation was going. Graffunder stated Medford only uses reusable now. Kremsreiter stated she has asked people at Stetsonville to use reusable and they have been glad to do so. The recent site manager training which reviewed how the end -of-the-month paperwork was to be completed and the impact of keeping accurate records. Coleman stated the training has improved site manager paperwork. Update on the Supporting Healthy Aging Grant. Included in the g rant has been modernizing the Medford dining site. Having the Gilman site open 4 days a week. Providing an automatic door to Jump River and the automatic door and table and chairs at the Westboro site. The ADRC now is fully staffed with Lexi Underwood as the Dementia Care Specialist/Family Care Specialist and Megan Henke as the ADRC Specialist. The two pop -up site events were very successful, the first held at Black River Industries on February 25, 2025 with a turnout of approximately 100 people. The topic was advanced directives and estate planning. The second was held at the Stetsonville site with approximately 60 people and the topic was financial living on a budget. The Nutrition Policies were reviewed by ADRC Director Jenn Viergutz and herself and were approved by the ADRC board. Upcoming events include the Volunteer Recognition Dinner Friday, April 4 th in Jump River. Viergutz and Coleman will be attending the WAND Directors Meeting April 30 th-May 1st and will be presenting to the group on The Supporting Healthy Aging Coalition. Aging Advocacy Day will be May 14 th; there will be a Fall site Manager Training October 14 th and the senior Health Fair will be October 17th. Set Next Meeting Date: The next meeting will be Thursday June 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Rib Lake Nutrition Site. Adjourn: Kremsreiter moved to adjourn the meeting; second by Rizzi: All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 11:06 AM. Jenny Coleman, Program Specialist, Secretary