NEW HAMPSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF SENIOR CENTERS
NHASC conducts two conferences annually, in the spring and fall. These allow for the professional development of Senior Center directors and managers, including education and updates of latest trends in the sharing of successful program ideas and networking.
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NH ASSOCIATION OF SENIOR CENTERS
 2009 Annual Conference
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Common Man Inn, Plymouth, NH
The Agenda
| 8:30 | Registration and networking ~ Coffee and pastry served
Information Table ~ Bring your newsletters and marketing materials to share |
| 9:00 |
Welcome and introductions ~ Patti Drelick, President, NHASC |
| 9:30 |
NHASC Updates ~ Patti Drelick, President, NHASC |
| 9:45 |
State Update ~ Kathleen Otte, Administrator, Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services, NH DHHS (tentative)
~ Lia Baroody, Program Specialist, Policy & Planning, NH BAES |
| 10:00 |
Keynote: Robert M. Pitman, Past Chairman of the National Institute of Senior Centers and initiator of the National New Models of Senior Centers Task Force, a two-year research project whose task was to identify new models of senior centers. Is your Senior Center positioned for the future? Bob will present the findings of the Task Force, outlining examples of the eight new models; Centers of Excellence, Community Center, Wellness Center, Lifelong Learning/Arts, Continuum of Care/Transitions, the Next Chapter, Entrepreneurial and Cafe. Which one are you? |
| 12:00 |
Lunch. More networking. |
| 12:30 |
What are Senior Centers in New Hampshire doing and how are they getting it done? Back by popular demand - we invite all attendees to participate in an interactive discussion to share what's new and exciting at their Center and how it's getting done. |
| 1:00 |
Civic Engagement: Promising Practices for Engaging Seniors in Community Service ~
Our Keynote Speaker, Robert Pitman, will present an overview of the two reports released by the National Council on Aging's RespectAbility initiative showcasing the most promising practices for involving adults aged 55 and older in civic engagement efforts. |
| 2:00 |
U-ShareNH ~ Keith Marsh, creator of U-ShareNH.org, will demonstrate how this web-based tool is helping social workers across New Hampshire connect with resources in local communities. |
| 2:10 |
Life in the Years Project ~ Dave Bastien, founder of Musicians for a Cause and Paul Boyton, Executive Director of the Moore Center Services, Inc. will present a new health care initiative to develop innovative community-based care for the elderly that could also raise dollars for your Center. |
| 2:30 |
Taking Care Of Your Organization's Biggest Asset - YOU !
We have a surprise demonstration of the hottest new exercise program sweeping the state - it's great for you and your seniors! You won't want to miss this!!! |
| 3:00 |
Raffle and Door Prizes. Bring your business card for the drawing! |
For Details Contact: Patti Drelick 890-2191 or Jill Vahey 448-4213
Prescription for Better Health - Click Here
U.S. Administration on Aging - www.aoa.gov
National Council on Aging - www.ncoa.org
National Institute of Senior Centers - www.ncoa.org/nisc
BEAS (Bureau of Adult & Elderly Services) - www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/BEAS/ |
