The New Hampshire Association of Senior Centers, or NHASC, is a statewide, professional, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the multipurpose nature of senior centers. The organization was formed in 1991 by a group of visionaries who recognized the importance of properly staffed, organized Senior Centers in every community in the State. Their mission is:
A. To promote community relations with aging affiliated State and National Associations and impact on the visibility of senior centers statewide.
B. To encourage the development and promotion of standards in the field of senior centers including the issues of personnel policies and program development.
C. To encourage the development of new senior centers and expansion of existing centers throughout New Hampshire.
D. To facilitate the exchange of information, ideas and programs between senior centers.
E. To operate for non-profit, charitable, scientific, educational liaison and advocacy purposes, consistent with the current Internal Revenue Code approved as appropriate and pertinent to Association functions.
The Association holds two conferences annually in the Spring & Fall for the professional development and networking of Senior Center professionals and affiliated organizations. The Executive Board meets monthly on the 4th Monday and meetings are open to all members. Members of the Board are:
President: Patti Drelick - Salem Senior Services, 1 Sally Sweets Way, Salem NH 03079
Phone: 603-890-2191, Fax: 603-890-2192, pdrelick@ci.salem.nh.us
Vice President: Leila Villeneuve - Berlin Senior Center, 752-2545, leila@tccap.org
Treasurer: Judith Vahey - Grafton County Sr Citizens Council, 448-4213, jvahey@gcscc.org
Secretary: Nancy Friese - Kearsarge Council on Aging, 526-6368, Kcoa1@adelphia.net
Director: Sue Hovling - Pelham Senior Center, 635-3800, seniors@pelhamweb.com
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