BIO on Deana. Hello, My name is Deana Zentner and I am a senior resident of 22
years in the Town of Rutland, Dane County. It has been an honor to serve on our town
board for 5 years. The demographics in our town of approximately 2,000 residents
indicate a high population of seniors. For 4 years, I enjoyed serving on an area
Municipal Group that addressed the needs and services within the Oregon Area Senior
Center. My personal experience includes caring for aging parents, which included
copious research and extensive hands-on experience. My career background is
grounded in elementary education. I taught in Wisconsin and also in California for
several years. I love learning and researching, and would immerse myself in providing
excellent service in any committee I am in.
Motion by RATCLIFF, seconded by WERNER, to appoint Deana Zentner to the
AAA Access and Legislative/Advocacy Committees. Voice vote carried.
5. Nomination of Helen Pan to the AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee-Volunteered by
Helen
Motion by RATCLIFF, seconded by WERNER, to appoint Helen Pan to the AAA
Nutrition/Wellness Committee. Voice vote carried.
6. Nomination of Dave Genson to the AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee-Shannon
Gabriel
-Bio- Prior to retiring from a career as a structural engineer, I volunteered at our
neighborhood senior nutrition program meal site and I was a care giver for an aging
parent. Since retiring; I have continued volunteering at our neighborhood senior meal
sites, helped staff at our neighborhood food pantry, delivered food to older adults thru
the NewBridge-Madison FoodBridge program, and obtained a ServSafe certificate
allowing me to be a substitute meal site coordinator in the senior nutrition program.
Currently I utilize my ServSafe certificate as a substitute meal site coordinator, filling in
for meal site coordinators throughout all of the Madison meal sites when a meal site
coordinator is not available. In addition, I staff our neighborhood food pantry prior to,
and after, the nutrition program’s senior meal on senior food pantry days and continue
to volunteer at our neighborhood senior meal site. Resides in Fitchburg.
Motion by RATCLIFF, seconded by WERNER, to appoint Dave Genson to the
AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee. Voice vote carried.
D. Presentations
1. Older Adults-Tanya Buckingham-Dane County Human Resources Communication
Manager
Tanya discussed what her role was in Human Services. Helping with outreach to
organizations and promoting RFP’s are part of her role. Helping distribute ideas out to
the public. Facebook and Instagram pages has a lot of communication on them about
Human Services divisions. This year Tanya would like to focus on Celebrate Aging and
having something gone on monthly. Board members were encouraged to contact Tanya
if they would like anything added to the newsletter or social media sites.
E. Reports to Committee
