Annual Meeting & Luncheon
34th Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Friday, April 11th, 2008
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
Buttefield Road & Route 53
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Keynote Speaker
Ken Bartels, Vice President of College Relations at Elmhurst College
“A Visionary Age”
Ken’s 34 year career in college advancement includes the last 27 at Elmhurst College, whose academic reputation has steadily grown. U.S. News and World Report has placed Elmhurst College in the top tier of Midwest colleges and universities with master’s programs. Ken has extensive experience in board management, development and community relations. He is a sought after speaker in the professional fields of motivation, relationship theory, and visioning.
9:00 a. m.
Meet & Greet Networking
Totally Awesome Agency Fun Fair
Coffee & Rolls Served
Play Games, Win Prizes & Support Holiday Meals on Wheels
10:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting – Area Agency on Aging Recognition & 35th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration!
Keynote Speaker
Ken Bartels, “A Visionary Age”
12:00 p.m. LUNCH
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
“Readying the Collar Counties for a Maturing Illinois”
How to Create Livable Communities for All Ages!
Presenters & Facilitators: Walter Meyers & Eric Weakly
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging – Community Planning Staff
Last year Sandy Markwood, executive director of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A), presented on N4A’s research revealing the lack of community preparedness for the aging of America.
This year the discussion turns to action in the context of the statewide effort, “Maturing of Illinois: Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population”, culminating in a formal report to the Illinois General Assembly.
This seminar will…
- Highlight the changing senior face in the collar counties
- Outline the Area Agency’s three-year Livable Communities action plan, including the five communities selected
- Update on what other communities are doing around the state
Cost to Attend:
Annual Meeting Luncheon: $25.00 per person
Afternoon Seminar Only: $10.00 per person
Bargain for Both: $33.00 per person
Questions or more info: Call (630) 293-5990 or e-mail ckobitter@ageguide.org.