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Chippewa County MDHHS board approves memorial sponsorship and volunteer gift cards
Summary
At its April 3, 2025 meeting, the Chippewa County MDHHS board approved $450 toward a memorial sponsorship for the Superior Haven Emergency Shelter in memory of Donna Nyberg and $350 for seven $50 volunteer recognition gift cards after a presentation from Adult Services staff.
Kim Reid, Adult Services Program Manager, and Tessa Laaksonen, Adult Services Supervisor, presented a fundraising request to the Chippewa County MDHHS board on April 3, asking for support for the Superior Haven Emergency Shelter in memory of Donna Nyberg.
The presenters said the effort has a $1,000 goal to furnish shelter rooms and provide a memorial plaque. "The $1,000 goal will provide mattress, bed frame, nightstand, pillow, sheets, and blanket, kitchen table and coffee table, vacuum and full cleaning supply set including a memorial plaque," the minutes state. The presentation noted recognition in CLMCAA agency publications and a social media acknowledgment for contributors.
Board member Terri Bush moved to approve $450 toward the memorial sponsorship; Tom Boger supported the motion and it carried, according to the minutes. Separately, Boger moved to approve seven $50 gift cards ($350 total) for volunteer recognition; Bush supported that motion and it also carried. The minutes record the motions and supporting members but do not include a roll-call tally.
Reid and Laaksonen told the board they will request funds from the MDHHS boards of Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac counties and seek employee engagement contributions. The board agreed to circulate suggestions for the plaque engraving by email to finalize the memorial wording.
Director Rose provided updates on agency matters, reporting that CEO David Knezek visited Feb. 24 and participated in staff unit meetings and a child protective services shadow; the director also noted MCSSA budget information will be shared and that she will ask Holly Bishop of NAOW to present on her program at the next meeting. Rose reported approval to fill a child-welfare supervisor vacancy and listed new staff hire dates in February, March and April; several assistance-payment and program statistics were noted as not available in the minutes.
The board scheduled its next meeting for May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
