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AgeOptions
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Linda Siegel
University of Maryland
Dept. of Health Services Administration
Vice-Chairperson
Anthony J. Perry, M.D. Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Rush University Medical Center
Members
Tracy Bousky, CFP, CPA/PFS, MBA
Financial Strategy Network, LLC
Arlene Blaha, RN, MPH
Autism Society of Illinois (Retired)
Susan Cheng, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFA, CFE
SS&G, Inc.
Event Co-Chair
Mary E. Coonda
Social Security Administration (Retired)
Joseph M. Gagliardo, Esq.
Laner Muchin, Ltd.
Murray A. Gordon
MAGA LTC Insurance
Kathleen Howe-Hrach, CPA/PFS, CFP
Credit Suisse Securities, LLC
Fred P. Karutz
SilverLink
Genevieve Kruse
Consumer Market Sales
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care Service Corp.
Bruce Matson, CPA
Retired CFO
AgeOptions
Donna Moore
American Cancer Society (Retired)
Rev. Kirsten Peachey
Congregational Health Partnerships
Advocate Health Care
Event Co-Chair
Carla J. Rozycki
Jenner & Block LLP
Elizabeth M. Wells, Esq.
Law Office of Elizabeth M. Wells
Brad Winick
URS Corporation
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2013 - 2014 AgeOptions
Advisory Council
Chairperson
Nan Anderson
Aging Advocate
Evanston
Vice Chairperson
Joan Strickland
Retired Teacher
Calumet City
Secretary
Ruth Reko
Volunteer
Alzheimer's Association - Greater Illinois Chapter
River Forest
Members
J. Diane Adams-Alsberry
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Hazel Crest
Vaiju Dunung
Aging Volunteer
Des Plaines
Betsy Essex
Associate Professor
Governors State University
Oak Park
Merna Folkers
Retired Teacher
Mt. Prospect
Kelly Gilbert
Executive Director
Visiting Angels
Chicago
Carol Goldbaum
Consultant and Trainer
Generative Services
Wilmette
Margaret Hastings, PhD
Educator/Clinical Psychologist
Kenilworth
Andrea Hetzel
Mature Market Administrator
Great Lakes Bank
Matteson
Timothy Hinsdale
Proviso Township
Westchester
Molly Hofer
Family Life Educator
University of Illinois Extension
Oak Forest
Jacqueline Jones
Kinesiologist
Berkeley
Jerome Kenney
Retired Community Representative
Park Ridge
Anna Marie McCall
Volunteer-Educator
Des Plaines
Barbara Palac
First Life Home Health, Skokie
La Grange
Isaiah Poland
Consultant
50Plus Financial Group, Inc.
Chicago
MC Robinson
Bellwood Trustee
Bellwood
Fran Tourdot
Illumident, Inc.
Geriatric Oral Health
Worth
Patricia Walker
Owner
Magically Made Meals
La Grange
Leila Ward
Retired Nurse Practitioner
Robbins
Rose Zarnowski
Hines Veterans Administration Center
Orland Hills
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Staff Officers for the Board of Directors
Jonathan Lavin
President and CEO
Diane Slezak
Vice President and COO
Kim Blechschmidt
Secretary and Director, Planning, Program Design and Grants Management |
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AgeOptions NOW is a publication of AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization. As the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County, AgeOptions serves 130 communities within 30 townships. |
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Linda Siegel
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This spring issue of AgeOptions NOW includes several articles on volunteers and their importance to AgeOptions and all of our community partners.
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Spotlight On Volunteers
Since National Volunteer Week is celebrated each April, this issue of AgeOptions NOW is focusing on volunteers.
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Tap Into Experience
Volunteers have long been an important part of many AgeOptions programs. A new initiative, Tap Into Experience (TIE), is building a foundation for stronger partnerships with volunteers.
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The TIE Team: Kim Blechschmidt, Meghan Jenkins Morales, Ruth Reko, Carol Goldbaum, and Annette McClain (from left)
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Glenniece Martin and the Rev. Dr. Douglas Sharp are two of the newer professional-level AgeOptions volunteers. They are drawing on their skills and experience to play pivotal roles in two very different projects.
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Glennience Martin
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Rev. Dr. Douglas Sharp
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AgeOptions Celebrates Community Volunteers
On June 20, AgeOptions will continue its tradition of recognizing volunteers nominated by organizations across the region at the 38th annual Volunteer Luncheon.
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Volunteers and their guests listen to a singer at the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.
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Caregiver Programs Receive New Foundation Support
Two foundations recently provided AgeOptions grants to extend and replicate the Caring Together, Living Better (CTLB), program for caregivers.
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Celebrating Aging:
Caring In A New Era
 Celebrating Aging: Caring in a New Era, the ninth annual AgeOptions fundraising reception, will be Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 9 pm in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
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Request for Proposals
AgeOptions is accepting applications (proposals) until April 29 from agencies that propose to provide services for older adults in suburban Cook County, Illinois.
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Older Americans Month 2013
Unleash the Power of Age!
May is the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements.
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AgeOptions had a distinct presence at the March 11 - 16 American Society on Aging's 2013 Aging in America conference in Chicago.
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Help Us Make a Difference...
Last year AgeOptions and our community senior service partners made a difference in the lives of 234,231 individuals -- an increase of more than 33,000 from the previous year. We expect the need for our services and programs to continue to grow as the population of older adults increases every year.
Your donation to AgeOptions will help us continue to provide essential services that contribute to the well-being of our older neighbors and enable them to stay in their homes and communities.
Make your secure online contribution through PayPal and make a difference today.
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