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22 The Messenger/Annual Report Issue Charles L. Fehr, CFRE Director, Leadership Gifts & Phoebe Berks Advancement Marcella Moyer Schick, CFRE Vice President, Institutional Advancement The provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 are still in effect until the end of this year. That means if you are 70½ or older, you may want to take advantage of giving IRA assets to Phoebe before the close of 2007 through a qualified charitable distribution. A qualified charitable distribution is defined by the IRS as a distribution of a traditional or Roth IRA fund made directly from an IRA trustee to a nonprofit organization. The donor must have been age 70½ or older when the distribution was made, and the donor’s total qualified charitable distributions this year cannot exceed $100,000. In the case of a joint return, each spouse may claim a qualified charitable distribution of up to $100,000 from his or her IRA. The advantages are clear for those meeting the age and process requirements: ■ Qualified charitable distributions from a traditional or Roth IRA are tax-free. ■ Donors may give all or a portion of their Phoebe Terrace Resident Council Provides Lift to Phoebe Home Throughout the year, Phoebe Terrace residents host a variety of fundraisers, including hoagie sales and a fall attic treasure sale. According to outgoing Resident Council President Naomi Schleicher, “When we got enough in the Resident Council’s bank account, we discussed how we could do some good with our proceeds.” During her tenure as president, Naomi attended meetings of the Lehigh Valley Strategic Advisory Council at Phoebe Home. It was there she received a copy of the Nursing Department’s wish list and immediately knew what Terrace residents could do to make a difference at Phoebe Home. Members of the Terrace Resident Council met and decided a patient lift was an ideal gift for them based on their budget and the value it would provide to the nurses. Shortly after the lift arrived, Michell Staska-Pier, Director of Nursing at Phoebe Home, took it to the Terrace to thank the residents and demonstrate how it is used. She told them, “The gift you provided is especially nice because it ensures the safety of both residents and staff.” ■ Why consider an IRA distribution to Phoebe if you are age 70½ or better this year? mandatory IRA withdrawals up to $100,000 this year. ■ Donors who are not able to itemize their tax deductions can give directly from their IRA and achieve the same benefits as if their gift were fully deductible. Time is of the essence – so contact your tax advisors and IRA administrator to see if this strategy makes sense for your specific financial circumstances. Be sure to tell them our official name is “Phoebe-Devitt Homes,” our address is 1925 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104, and our IRS identification number is 23-1396838 to help them confirm that we are a qualified charity. Please remind them to include your name and address with the check so we can thank you for your generosity. Feel free to contact us at the above address with any questions. You can also reach us by phone at 610-794-5132 or email us as follows: mschick@phoebe.org or cfehr@phoebe.org. ■ Right: As part of a demonstration for Terrace residents, Michell Staska-Pier, Dir. of Nursing at Phoebe Home, lifts Rev. Ken Daniel, Administrator of Phoebe Home, using a patient lift donated by Phoebe Terrace Resident Council. Left: Staska-Pier readjusts the lift for Naomi Schleicher, former president of the Resident Council.
VOLUNTEERS and AUXILIARIES PHOEBE APARTMENTS RESIDENT COUNCIL Mr. Harold Kline, President Mr. James Hutchinson, Vice President Ms. Rita Fontanie, Treasurer Ms. Lois Woodruff, Secretary PHOEBE BERKS HEALTH CARE CENTER AUXILIARY OFFICERS Mrs. Esther Whitney, President Mr. Warren Blatt, 1st Vice President Mrs. Mary Kontaxes, 2nd Vice President Mrs. Carol Orts, Secretary Ms. Kathryn Schweizer, Assistant Secretary Mr. Lee Potteiger, Treasurer Mrs. Marion Ohlinger, Membershipat-Large Mrs. Mary Baum, Membership Committee Ms. Emma Bartholomew Mrs. Jean Hartline Mrs. Anna Knoll Mrs. Doris Paine, Nominating Committee David & Marie Yocom, Ways & Means Mrs. Jane Spittler, Hospitality Mrs. Alyce Hastings, Favors Mrs. Abbie Rissmiller, Birthday Cards PHOEBE BERKS HEALTH CARE CENTER VOLUNTEERS Ms. Ruth Ballard Ms. Emma Bartholomew Ms. Sue Basehore Mrs. Mary Baum Ms. Linda Bean Ms. Necia Berkenstock Ms. Dorothy Bigos Ms. Alice Bohnsack Mrs. Johnnie Brooks Ms. Barbara Bujnovsky Ms. Rachel Burket Ms. Jeanine Campbell Mr. Kenneth Cook Mrs. Ellie DeLong Ms. Janet DeLong Rev. R. J. Dullahan Ms. Marie Emkey Ms. Reba Fellman Ms. Miriam Fiorentino Ms. Marilyn Frank Mr. Ralph Fromm Mr. Larry Galley Ms. Martha Getchell Mrs. Joan Gilden Ms. Florence Glander Ms. Naomi Grace Ms. Marie Graeff Ms. Jacqueline Grafe Mr. Kenneth Green Mrs. Jean Grim * Deceased Mr. Robert Grim Mrs. Jean Hartline Mrs. Alyce Hastings Mr. Richard Hastings Mrs. Evelyn Haynes Mr. Frank Haynes Mrs. Sylvia Heckler Mrs. Marion Heffner Ms. Alma Heist Mr. Jack Hildebrandt Mrs. Pauline Himmelberger Ms. Jane Himmelreich Mr. John Hollinger Ms. Verna Horvat Ms. Arlene Kausch Ms. Judith Killinger Mrs. Mary Ann Kimberling Mr. John Klopp Mrs. Mabel Klopp Mrs. Susan Lee Ms. Susan Lockard Rev. Herman Lutz Mr. William Lutz Ms. Cynthia Marsh Ms. Beth Mayers Mrs. Virginia Miller Mrs. Janet Mucher Ms. Catherine Mull Mrs. Geri Nease Rev. Charles Nease Ms. Doris Nugent Rev. Kenneth Ohlinger Mrs. Marion Ohlinger Mrs. Helen Ott Rev. Richard Ott Mrs. Doris Paine Rev. Dr. R. Howard Paine* Mrs. Ruth Patterson Mrs. Donna Peters Mrs. Linda Petsu Mrs. Mary Ragan Ms. Eunice Ramagano Mrs. Jean Ravel Mrs. Twila Reber Mrs. Eva Remp Mrs. Jane R. Richards Mrs. Kay Rider Ms. Abbie Rissmiller Ms. Ruth Rush Ms. Mildred Sheidy Ms. Irene Snyder Mrs. Evelyn Spangler Mr. LeRoy Speicher Mrs. Marie Speicher Mrs. Jane Spittler Ms. Sandra Stehman Mrs. Rosanne Struble Mrs. Phyllis Symons Mr. Sidney Symons Mrs. Regina Urso Mrs. Ellen Weigley Mr. William Weir Mrs. Trine-Liv Weyman Mrs. Esther Whitney Rev. Richard Whitney Mrs. Ann Wicks Ms. Mary June Yackera Like most 15 year-old boys, Brent Reed enjoys his free time and playing games with his friends. However, this young man’s friends are old enough to be his grandparents, and their games include checkers, Uno and of course, bingo. “Before summer in 2006, we decided to look for activities Brent could participate in,” explains his father, Chris. “Just a few blocks from us, Phoebe Berks Health Care Center provided the volunteer opportunities we were looking for. It turned out to be a perfect fit for Brent and the residents.” Mrs. Susan Yard Mr. David Yocom Mrs. Marie Yocom Mrs. Florence Yoder Mrs. Rose Zobian GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS Mrs. Gertrude Bowers Mrs. Susie Brendel Mrs. Betty Cattermole Mrs. Ellie DeLong Mrs. Marjorie Freeman Mrs. Carolyne Gassert Mrs. Anne Gerhart Ms. Marian Gernert Mrs. Jean Hartline Mrs. Jane Himmelreich Mrs. Anna Hoffert* Mrs. Rachel Hohl Mr. Don Kimberling Mrs. Anna Knoll Ms. Mary Kontaxes Mrs. S. Jane Lochman Mrs. Virginia Miller Mrs. Marion Ohlinger Mrs. Carol Orts Dr. Keith Orts Mrs. Doris Paine Mr. Lee Potteiger Mrs. Eunice Ramagano Mrs. Janice Rahn Mrs. Kay Rider The Messenger/Annual Report Issue 23 Jr. Volunteer Finds Friendship at Phoebe Berks Above: Phoebe Berks Health Care Center junior volunteer Brent Reed with his good friend, former resident Gerry Long. Photo: Phoebe Berks HCC Activities Dept. Soon after he began volunteering, Brent discovered his school district required all students to fulfill 24 hours of community service in order to graduate. To date, he has fulfilled more than 220. His goal is to reach 1005 hours before college. During the school year, Brent spends four hours each week transporting residents to meals and activities, filling water pitchers and delivering food trays. In the summer, he volunteers 6 to 8 hours a week. What brings him back is “seeing the residents’ faces and making them happy knowing that I care for them,” he says. Volunteer Coordinator Tina Hatt has a high opinion of Brent. “He truly is one of the best, most devoted Junior Volunteers we’ve ever had.” Brent’s interest in sports also makes him a favorite of residents Russell Farreley and Vernon Schaeffer. They both enjoy talking to him about the games they see on television. “Russell likes the Phillies and Penn State,” recalls Brent. “The other day he told me he was excited the Phillies were in the playoffs.” Sometimes the conversations turn more serious, however. “Vernon asks me how I am doing in school and tells me that schoolwork is more important that sports.” When asked if he thinks that is good advice, Brent readily agrees. “We are very proud of his willingness to spend time with the residents,” his father beams. “We hope he continues to have a positive impact with his kindness to others.” ■ Mrs. Bernice Rosenberger Mrs. Ruth Schock Ms. Kathryn Schweizer Mrs. Caroline Simonson Mr. Nelson Simonson Ms. Dotty Smith Ms. Betty Trowbridge Mrs. Esther Whitney Mrs. Ann Wiegand JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS Ross Aarons Megan Althouse Vinoth Birabaharan Daniel Borelli Continued
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