Agency News & Updates
AOP's 2009 Annual Meeting
On June 11, 2009, AOP held it's annual meeting. We were joined by friends, volunteers, and Elder Friendly business representatives for a look back at the past year. We'd like to thank everyone who attended, and for those who were unable, here's what you missed:
BOARD ELECTIONS:
The following persons, previously elected to the Board of Directors, were
re-elected to serve on the Board of Directors with their terms to expire
in:
2010: Donna Gavula andDenise Mughetti
2011: Judith Kessler, Mark Johnson and Caroline Vadala
2012: Nora Bush, Leah Cunningham, Sharon Galli, Gene LaBare and Janet Vanek
The following persons were elected to serve on the Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire in 2012: Gregory S. Lesko, Margaret Menart, and Suzann Koehler
The following slate of officers was elected for the 2009-2010 term:
President - Denise Mughetti
Vice-President - Mark Johnson
Secretary - Janet Vanek
Treasurer - Nora Bush
AOP's current board members in attendance at the meeting
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION:
Each year, the Henry E. Beach Award is presented to a volunteer that has
gone above and beyond their volunteer duties to further the mission of AOP.
This year's recipent was Marge Menart. Marge is an Elder Friendly volunteer
evaluator who has not only been a part of evaluating the majority of the
current businesses, but has also helped recruit new volunteers and bring
businesses on board. You will note, she is also one of our three newest
board members elected at this meeting.
Henry E. Beach award winner Marge Menart with Assistant Director Lorie
Brewer
VIDEO MONTAGE: A YEAR IN REVIEW
AOP also produced the following video as a look back at some of the education
and outreach we brought to the community over the last year. Click the play
button below to view the video:
AOP's Newest Educational Materials
Action for Older Persons is proud to introduce three new video resources to help you plan for tomorrow:
"The ABCs of Long-Term Care" - Offers a closer look at two important topics in long-term care: the various levels of care, and how to pay for care.
Click HERE to view the BOOKLET
Click HERE to watch the VIDEO Part 1: Levels of Long-Term Care
Click HERE to watch the VIDEO Part 2: Paying for Long-Term Care
"Preparing Now for Future Health Care Emergencies" - Everyone age 18 and older should have advance directive forms in place. Understand why you need directives and how to go about getting your forms completed.
Click HERE to view the BOOKLET
"The Blueprint for Home Safety And Security" - Fraud and Identity theft are very real threats to your home security. Find out how to spot a scam, and steps you can take to protect yourself.
Click HERE to view the BOOKLET
PLEASE NOTE: A broadband connection is required to view these videos. Video files are large and may take a few moments to load, please be patient.
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