DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation met Feb. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Members present: Judy Royer, Lorrie Wildenradt, Mary Pritchard, Bob Higdon, Steve Lux, Carol Sherman, Toni Krull

Also present: Denise Berkshire, Steve Duchene (joined late)

The meeting was called to order at 12:07 pm.

Minutes: Mary Pritchard moved to accept the 12/17/20 minutes. Lorrie Wildenradt seconded. Steve Lux asked to correct the DeKalb County Webmaster’s name from Denise Sanders to Lisa Sanderson. The minutes were approved as corrected.

Toni Krull will contact Lisa Sanderson regarding County procedure for archiving minutes.

Treasurer’s report: As of 2/16/21 the Resource Bank investment account balance was $573,885.94, the DCCF endowment balance was $144,261.98, and the Resource Bank checking account was $20,218.79. Bog Higdon reported the January 4 and January 12 deposits resulted from the fall mailing. Bob will distribute donations to the designated accounts once a month. Judy Royer moved to accept the report. Steve Lux seconded. The motion carried. The Federal and State tax reports will be filed by Hiatt and Moen, CPA of Sycamore.

Claims: None

Old business:

Give Dekalb – DCNHF is registered, and it is necessary to create a campaign. Steve Lux suggested the formation of a committee. Carol Sherman, Lorrie Wildenradt, Toni Krull and Steve Lux volunteered. Steve

proposed to hire somebody to design a logo (for DCNHF). The committee needs to create a tagline, a message, and determine fundraising goals, donation levels, etc. Lorrie Wildenradt moved to hire a person to design the logo - not to exceed $400. Bob Higdon seconded. The motion passed. Toni Krull will contact Lisa Sanderson to determine if the logo needs County approval.

Webpage: Will have board members name and email addresses. The County is willing to add a “donate” button function. Bob Higdon will obtain a PayPal account; the fees are 2.2% + 30 cents for transaction.

New business:

Judy Royer asked Denise Berkshire to coordinate requests from the various departments. Denise will ask the Resident Council regarding specific requests from residents. It would be desirable to receive the request list by the April meeting.

Lorrie Wildenradt moved to allocate $400 for refreshments - as appreciation - for the staff. Bob Higdon seconded. The motion carried.

The Sales Exemption Certificate – due to expire – will not be renewed. It is not needed since all purchases are made directly by the Dekalb County Nursing Home.

Steve Duchene joined the meeting and informed members constructions are running late and completion date is unknown. Delays are due to Covid19. The State of Illinois needs to approve constructions. The Nursing Home is getting close to reach herd immunity due to residents and staff vaccination and lower overall positivity rate in the County. Steve indicates there is need for new tables and chairs for the Dementia Unit and programming needs to be brought back.

The next meeting will be April 15, 2021.

Mary Pritchard moved to adjourn. Steve Lux seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 pm.

https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/min21-nhf-feb.pdf