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Maria Reiner Center board approves vouchers, authorizes new dryer and reviews spring events
Summary
At its Feb. 26 meeting the Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors (five members present) approved minutes, claims totaling $4,826.59 and a financial report showing $152,392.56 on hand; the board also authorized Executive Director Aimee Schallenkamp to purchase a replacement dryer up to $550 and heard a schedule of spring events.
The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors approved routine business and authorized a small equipment purchase at its Feb. 26 meeting in Hobart. Board President Trey Gilliana called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m., with five of nine directors present.
The board unanimously approved the minutes of Jan. 29, 2025, and the meeting agenda. Lynn Kostbade moved to accept the minutes; Dee Bedella seconded. Brian Snedecor moved to approve the agenda; Kostbade seconded — both motions passed 5-0.
Executive Director Aimee Schallenkamp reviewed upcoming center activities, including a Volunteer Appreciation luncheon on March 4 at 11 a.m., IUN classes starting March 5, a Drury Lane trip on March 11, a March 30 trip to Albanese and Mission BBQ, and a Shipshewana day trip on May 29. Schallenkamp said Wellness Wednesday, sponsored by Powers Health, will include presentations and meal sponsorships beginning in April, and that she is coordinating with United Way on volunteer recruitment.
Schallenkamp reported that a dryer she previously bought will not work in the center’s basement and asked the board to authorize a replacement. Brian Snedecor moved to authorize the executive director to purchase a new dryer for up to $550; Lynn Kostbade seconded. The motion carried, with the minutes recording, “All aye, motion carried (5-0).” Snedecor said he would contact the Sam’s Club manager to ask about a possible discount.
The board accepted vouchers submitted as of Feb. 26, 2026 totaling $4,826.59. Kostbade moved to accept the claims; Bedella seconded, and the vote was 5-0. The financial report for January 2025, showing total cash and investments of $152,392.56, was approved on a 5-0 vote after a motion by Snedecor and a second from Carol Heikema.
During announcements, Kostbade noted that the Hobart Educational Foundation will hold a bingo fundraiser at the Moose on March 14 and asked the center to donate a raffle basket on behalf of the Maria Reiner Center. The board confirmed its regular meeting schedule (the last Thursday of each month at 8:45 a.m.) and set the next meeting for March 26, 2026. With no further business, the board adjourned at 10:10 a.m.; the minutes indicate Schallenkamp took the meeting notes.
The board took only procedural and routine operational actions: approving minutes, claims and the financial report; and authorizing a capped, discretionary purchase for operations. No ordinances, contracts, or policy changes were proposed or voted on at this session.
