Date:  10/29/09

Media and Interested Parties

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO SERVE ON THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL

Do you want to serve your community in a meaningful, worthwhile way? Do you enjoy meeting new people and leaning about how your government works? Do you want to make a difference? The Clackamas County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council is looking for people with knowledge about issues that impact seniors. We currently have 8 openings for interested volunteers.

This Council meets once a month for three hours. Each member also serves on a sub-committee that includes a once-a-month meeting of 1 - 1-1/2 hours. Sub-committees are Long Term Care, Focal Point/Nutrition and Advocacy.

The Long Term Care Committee looks into issues concerning LTC facilities including foster care homes, residential care homes and nursing homes.

The Focal Point/Nutrition Committee meets at a different senior center in Clackamas County each month. They meet with the center director to find out about any needs the center may have, eat lunch with the congregate meal participants talk to them about the senior center, the food provided, and whether or not it meets their needs.

The Advocacy Committee advocates for issues that are important to seniors. Members educate legislators and policy makers in writing, in person and over the phone. We cannot expect our legislators to understand the needs of seniors without our input.

Interested individuals need to complete an application form.  Applications may be completed and submitted online via the County's website, http://web3.co.clackamas.or.us/citizenin/app.asp

Application deadline is Friday, November 20.

For an application form by mail, or more information about the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, please contact Stefanie Reid at (503) 655-8330, P.O. Box 2950, Oregon City, OR 97045.