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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By Teri Mountford Greetings Aging Services and Activities Section Members!

It is unbelievable but this is my last President’s Message for the fiftysomething newsletter. This year has flown by. It seems as if the board installation was yesterday and now it is time to turn over the gavel to the new President and board.

As I was preparing this article, I reflected on this past year and what the Aging Services and Activities Section accomplished as well as what will be continued in the New Year. This year’s board has worked extremely hard to enhance not only the Aging Section but the profession as well.

Some of the key projects and accomplishments were: 1. Initiated the update of the Section’s Strategic Plan. 2. Joint Training Institute with the Therapeutic Recreation Section. 3. Successful Bass Lake Mini Conference. 4. Membership survey distributed. 5. Discussion and planning a joint conference with CASCC. 6. Membership has increased in the Aging Section. 7. The Aging Section Social has been reinstated.

All of these projects would not have happened without the cohesiveness and dedication of this year’s board. This year your board stepped up to the plate in so many ways. It was my pleasure working with each and every member. It was also an honor to represent the Aging Section at the State level. The Aging Section is well respected within CPRS.

CPRS is dedicated to branding Parks and Recreation as an essential service. I urge you to pay attention and read the email messages from CPRS about branding. Those messages pertain to all sections in CPRS. The Aging Section board is committed to ensure we conform to CPRS’ branding message. We would like to create a new logo as well as possibly update our section name to better represent our changing profession.

In closing, I appreciate members’ support this year and hope more of you will become involved with the Aging Section Board or section. Please give your support to the new board.

I look forward to seeing you at the Long Beach Conference including the Awards and Installation Luncheon, Social and Board Meeting. Please read about all of these events in this issue.

Quarterly Publication of the CPRS Aging Services & Activities Section Spring 2008

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Page One President’s Message Board of Directors Page Two February Board Meeting District Representatives Section Award Winners Page Three Committee Chairs California Senior Legislature Ways & Means Page Four Get Involved Senate Bill 977 NCOA’s Public Policy Update Page Five Aging Section Website Section Social CPRS 2008 Training Conference Page Six Awards & Installation Luncheon Page Seven TR & Aging Services Institute 2007 Bass Lake Mini Conference

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President, Teri Mountford (925) 973-3271 tmountford@sanramon.gov

Vice-President, Lauri Linder (559) 891-2239 lauril@cityofselma.com

Secretary, Alicia Jensen (909) 598-6200 ajensen@ci.walnut.ca.us

Treasurer, Darryl Kim (949) 645-2356 x15 PDRKim@aol.com

Past President, Shelley Hellen (562) 570-3504 Shelley_Hellen@longbeach.gov

Northern Rep, Lorraine Zorn (559) 685-2330 lzorn@ci.tulare.ca.us

Southern Rep, Ruri (Peanuts) Pierre (562) 464-3365 rpierre@whittierch.org

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REPRESENTATIVES

FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING Mark you calendar for the next Aging Services and Activities Section Board Meeting which will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 from 1-4:30 pm at Hyatt Regency Long Beach — Pacific Room. This is the last Board Meeting for the current Board and we will be covering important topics such as the Section’s Strategic Plan, marketing, mentoring and much more. All section members are encouraged to come to this meeting. Board Members, if you have questions about eligibility for travel reimbursement, please consult your position’s job description, which can be found on the Aging Section website at this link: http://aging.cprs.org/Job_Descriptions/job_descriptions.htm. Hyatt Regency Long Beach is located at 200 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802. AND THE WINNERS ARE… AGING SERVICES & ACTIVITIES SECTION AWARDS PROGRAM By Jane Laris

The 2007 – 2008 Program Awards will be presented at the Annual Aging Section Awards and Installation Luncheon to be held on Friday, February 29, 2008 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Outback Steakhouse in Long Beach. The recipients were selected by a program committee, representing three different agencies rating each category. The award recipients are being recognized for their innovative and unique approaches to community service, and on behalf of the Aging Section Board of Directors, we wish them a warm congratulation!

Healthy Lifestyles and Wellness Program Award

1st Place: Green Tea Week, City of Norwalk

2nd Place: Individual Dietary Planning, City of Carlsbad

3rd Place: “Get Fit! To Retire”, City of Ontario

Creating Community through Partnerships and Service Opportunities

1st Place: Seasonal Yard Work Program, Margaret Todd Senior Center, City of Novato

2nd Place: Bell Gardens Seniors ESL/Citizenship Class, City of Bell Gardens

Professional Champion Award

1st Place: Anna Boyce, Volunteer, City of Mission Viejo

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

District I, Jillian Mazeau (415) 899-8294 jmazeau@ci.novato.ca.us District II, Unfilled District III, Jane Laris (925) 314-3465 jlaris@ci.danville.ca.us District IV, Joe Hunziker (650) 829-3822 District V, Unfilled District VI, Unfilled District VII, Lorraine Zorn (559) 685-2330 lzorn@ci.tulare.ca.us District VIII, Unfilled District IX, Unfilled District X, Emeline Moya (562) 902-3160 emoya@cityoflamirada.org District XI, Brandie Potter (951) 270-5646 bpotter@ci.norco.ca.us District XII, Judi Callicott (619) 258-4100 ext 257 jcallic@ci.santee.ca.us District XIII, Leon Raya (909) 394-6234 lraya@ci.san-dimas.ca.us District XIV, Unfilled District XV, Unfilled

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CALIFORNIA SENIOR LEGISLATURE By Assembly Member Pat Trotter The California Senior Legislature (CSL) is an elected volunteer body of 120 senior legislators throughout the state. The primary mission is to gather ideas for legislation at the state and federal levels, craft the ideas into formal proposals, prioritize the proposals, present them to members of the Legislature or the Congress, and advocate for laws implementing the ideas. Over the past twenty years, the California Senior Legislature has had a significant success rate with about five of its proposals making their way into state law each year. The CSL is primarily funded through a voluntary check-off on the California State Income Tax Return – identified as the "CA Fund for Senior Citizens” (LINE 52 of your State Income Tax Form). The CSL was founded largely through the efforts of Senator Henry Mello, who in 1980 requested the California Commission on Aging call a session of, “the Silver-Haired Legislature.” In 1982, this session became the California Senior Legislature (CSL) and Senator Mello in SCR 44 asked that this be an annual event. During the October annual session of the CSL, hearings on proposals are held in policy committees of the Senior Senate and the Senior Assembly. Between its annual sessions, the work of the CSL continues with the guidance of two standing committees. The Joint Rules Committee provides for the governance of the CSL and plans the annual session. The Legislative Committee directs the presentation of proposals to the Legislature or Congress. WAYS AND MEANS By Georganne Woodward

Space Still Available Come join us aboard the "Monarch of the Seas" for a four-day cruise to San Diego, Catalina, and Ensenada. The ship leaves from San Pedro (Long Beach). Our annual fundraiser is taking place May 12-16, 2008. Each senior / community center will receive $25.00 per cruiser and the Aging Section will receive $50.00 per cabin. So spread the word around your center's travel group, your family, and friends. This trip is open to all ages. Registration deadline: Feb. 22, 2008 For more information, contact the San Marcos Senior Center Trailblazers office at 760-744-5535 x3609.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Bass Lake, Jennifer Overmoe (925) 314-3476 Bylaws/Elections, Lauri Linder (559) 891-2239 CPRS Conference, Jan Branich (714) 765-4512 Council of Sections, Michelle Lacy (925) 314-3377 Education, Pearl Raya, Chair (714) 647-6744 Mac Kaiser, Co-Chair (925) 516-5359 Finance, Darryl Kim (949) 645-2356 ext. 15 Historian, Ruri (Peanuts) Pierre (562) 464-3365 Legislative (Southern), Tsuann Kuo (310) 652-9800 or (310) 666-9137 Legislative (Northern), Unfilled NCOA, Cathy Angstadt (949) 425-5151 Professional Grants, Tracee Davis (909) 395-2021 ext. 2371 Publications, Pam Deaton (925) 931-5367 Senior Center Program Awards, Jane Laris (925) 314-3465 Special Projects - Mentoring Program, Unfilled Student Scholarships, Dr. Gonzaga Da Gama (408) 924-3009 Ways & Means, Georganne Woodward (760) 744-5535

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SENATE BILL 977 (CORREA) FACT SHEET

What the Bill Does The bill instructs the California Commission on Aging to review the data obtained by CSU Fullerton in the University’s needs assessment of California’s Senior Center Infrastructure, which is tentatively scheduled for publication in early spring of 2008. In addition to conducting an independent review of the study, the Commission will also convene a meeting of stakeholders to consider the study for completeness, and scope. Once CCA’s independent review and stakeholder process has been completed, CCA will report back by March 2009 to the Senate Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care, the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, and CSU Fullerton’s research team with their comments on the study. The goal of this review is to ensure that the state possesses a complete and accurate picture of what the overall needs are of the senior centers throughout California. This information is necessary to inform future discussions of a new Senior Center Infrastructure Bond. Why the Study is Important The state has not made a serious investment in its senior centers since the passage of the Senior Center Bond Act of 1984, Proposition 30. As nearly a quarter century has passed since voters approved this measure, CSU Fullerton’s study is vital to determining the state’s current and future senior center infrastructure needs. Support California Senior Legislature (Sponsor) Staff Contact John Scribner, 651-4034; john.scribner@sen.ca.gov.

NCOA’s Public Policy Update December 20, 2007 Issue #26 – Special Edition

Visit here to learn more about Congress’ actions on appropriations for the Administration on Aging and Senior Community Service Employment Program as well as funding for Limited Medicare Services.

GET INVOLVED! We are still in need of people to step forward and get involved in the Aging Section. There are committees and district positions we are looking to fill. For a complete list of committees and other opportunities in which to become involved, you may view the “interest form” on the Section’s website http://aging.cprs.org. The Aging Section will only thrive if its members get involved! If you have any questions, or would like to know more about particular committee responsibilities, please contact Lauri Linder at lauril@cityofselma.com or (559) 891-2239.

As a reminder, here are some reasons to become involved in the Section:

• Network with other professionals in your field. It is amazing what similar issues we all face day to day.

• Share information and sharpen your skills

• Provide input on trainings both local and regional.

• Strategically plan for senior services.

• Develop your professional goals.

Working together we are enhancing the quality of life for the seniors in our communities.

“Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs”

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CPRS 2008 TRAINING CONFERENCE — BUILDING THE BRAND Parks and Recreation as an Essential Community Service

There are only a few weeks left to make your plans for the annual state conference to be held on February 26-29 in Long Beach. You should have received your pre-conference materials by now; however, we have also put together a quick summary of sessions you may want to consider:

Tuesday, February 26 8:00 am-6:00 pm TR/Aging Sections Joint Training Institute

Wednesday, February 27 8:15 am-9:30 am No More Begging! The First Step to

Sponsorship Success 9:45 am – 11:45 am General Session 12:00 noon – 3:00pm Expo Grand Opening and free luncheon 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Aging Section Board Meeting 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm How To Get Older People Moving 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Talking ‘Bout Generation 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Best of the Best Award Winning Programs

Social and Networking

Thursday, February 28 8:15 am – 9:30am Seniors-If Not Now, When? 11:00 – 12:15 pm Creative Thinking & Problem Solving 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Disaster Strikes—Are You Prepared? 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Successful Aging and Coping with Stress 6:00 pm – 8:00pm Aging Section Social

Friday, February 29 8:30 am – 10:00 am Telling Your Story Increases Your Senior

Services Value 10:15 am – 11:45 am Planning for the Future Delivery of Social

Services 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm CPRS Aging Services and Activities

Section Awards and Installation Luncheon

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Gearing Up for an Aging Population 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Attracting and Selecting New Staff 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm CPRS Awards Reception and Banquet

For additional information please got to www.cprs.org

AGING SECTION WEB SITE! By John Clements, Web Development

Stay informed on the latest CPRS Aging Section news and information by visiting

aging.cprs.org! The web site has the most current information on Section-

sponsored events, conferences, scholarships, fundraisers, news,

announcements, and information about who we are, what we do and how you

can get involved.

Board members and Committee Chairs, please help the site stay up-to-date by emailing your announcements to John

Clements, Web Site Chair @ johnc@ci.fullerton.ca.us or by calling

John at (714) 738-6844.

CPRS

Aging, Services & Activities Section invites you to our

Conference Social Thursday, February 28, 2008

6:00 – 8:00 pm Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

Private Patio 90 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA

• Complimentary O’rdeuvres,

and soft drinks • Socializing with your friends

• A full no host bar will be available

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CPRS Aging Services & Activities Section Awards & Installation Luncheon

Friday February 29, 2008 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Outback Steakhouse

(20 W. Shoreline Drive Long Beach, CA90802)

$30.00 Person Check payment and RSVP for this luncheon must be received no later than February 20, 2008, and checks should be made payable to the “CPRS Aging Section.”

Please send checks and RSVP form to: Downtown Community Center

Attn: Jan Branich 250 E. Center Street

Anaheim, CA 92805. Good day Mate! It’ll Be Fair Dinkum! Come & Support your Section & Board Blimy! You will receive an e-mail confirmation. We’re sorry but no one will be able to pay at the door. For more information please contact Jan Branich at Jbranich@anaheim.net. or at (714) 765 - 4512

CPRS Aging Services & Activities Section Awards & Installation Luncheon

Yes, sign me up for the Awards & Installation Luncheon! Name(s) _____________________________________ Agency: ________________________

Contact Number: ____________________________________

E-Mail Address: _____________________________________

Enclosed is a check for: $______ ($30 per person) made payable to “CPRS Aging Section”

Meal Selection (Please mark one per person) _______Outback Special 8 oz. Sirloin Steak _______North Atlantic Salmon _______Walhalla Pasta (Vegetarian: Fettuccini with Alfredo sauce and mixed fresh vegetables) _______Drovers Half Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs and an 8 oz chicken breast. Each lunch entrée includes a Caesar salad, side dish, and ice cream for dessert. Soda, Tea and Coffee are also included

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TR AND AGING SERVICES INSTITUTE……We Can Make a Difference February 26, 2008 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency…Ball Room

Welcome & Keynote Recreation Service Delivery: Passion to Practice Idris J. Al-Oboudi Sessions Team Building: Adventures in Developing Effective Work Groups Ezra Holland, MS and Dave Bacon, MS Planning (VIP) competencies & strategies while processing team building efforts Creating Community, With Junk Bernie Dekoven Creating Future Presenters Paulette Schuster, MS, RTC, RC, CTRS Canine Companions: An Approach to Mobility Anne N. Battiste, MS The Art of Persuasion Larry Fontanilla, RTC, CTRS and James Overall, RTC, CTRS Beyond the Senior Center: Adult Day Services Nancy Matthews, MA, RC

Cutting and Self-Injurious Behaviors that Soothe Our Youth James Overall, RTC, CTRS Developing an Oral History Project Cynthia Mascott, MS, CTRS, RTC Building Group Trust through Games, Activities, and Laughter Dr. Susan Mathieu, RTC, CTRS Alcohol, Drugs and Older Adults: The Power of Empathy and Hope Catherine McKean Royer, LCSW Mental Health and TR Pam Krug, MA, RTC, CTRS Planning for Future Social Services Delivery Thomas Robinson and Emeline Moya Problem Gambling: The Vulnerabilities of Older Adults Catherine McKean Royer, LCSW

Poster Session and Reception 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

CEU approval is pending for all sessions and schedule is subject to change. To register, please contact CPRS here. Registration includes educational sessions, afternoon snack break, evening social and poster session and must be postmarked by 2/8/08. After 2/8/08 registration must take place onsite. If you would like to volunteer at this institute, please contact Nancy Nisbett (nancyni@csufresno.edu) or Pearl Raya (praya@santa-ana.org).

2007 BASS LAKE MINI CONFERENCE

Thank you to the committee members:

Jen Overmoe Pam Deaton Jane Laris Mac Kaiser Darryl Kim Georganne Woodward Raymond Figueroa Teri Mountford