Hello members and friends of the Arizona Senior Center Association.

I’m pleased and excited to invite you to this year’s Annual Conference in Prescott July 17 and 18. In recognition of our changing environment, concurrent with the changing interests of the members and potential members

we serve, we’ve chosen the theme – Adapting and Living Boldly.

Workshops and breakout sessions will challenge and prepare you to look ahead, and to get ready to embrace and meet the changes of the next generation of retirees. Our Keynote speaker is Dana Marie Kennedy, State Director of AARP Arizona. Her topic “Who are the Baby Boomers?” will talk about what the future of aging looks like and the need for us, as professionals in the aging field, to transform and adapt to the diversity of interests in our centers.

I hope you will join us at the Conference in Prescott as ASCA continues to provide you with the latest information of importance to our profession and the people we serve. And let’s not forget that the conference is an excellent time to connect with friends and develop new professional and social contacts. Prescott is also about 15° cooler than Phoenix during the month of July, and if you enjoy the rain we may get some.

I encourage you to invite your staff and others who you feel might be interested in the conference to register. Sign up soon. Details and forms are included in this issue of the newsletter and on the events page of our website, www.arizonaseniors.net. You will note page 8 is a membership form to join or renew. All mem-bers are requested to renew their membership during the month of July.

I hope to see you in Prescott!

Adriana Morado

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ASCA

INFORMATION

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CONFERENCE

FEES

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CONFERENCE

INFORMATION

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KEYNOTE

SPEAKER

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CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION

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MEMBER FORUM

INFORMATION

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PRESCOTT

RESORT

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MEMBERSHIP

FORM

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From the President– Adriana Morado

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A S S O C I A T I O N Arizona Senior Center Association

2 0 1 7 C O N F E R E N C E I S S U E

O F F I C E R S &

B O A R D

M E M B E R S

Adriana Morado - President

Jan Nicpon - Vice President

Phil Yabes—Treasurer

Iliana Hernandez - Secretary

Board Members

Josie Salas

Anita Hinojos

Brenda Schumacher

Patty Contreras

Lillian De la Cruz

Santiago Cornejo

Leslie Rudders—Past Pres.

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MEMBERS

WANTED

We are looking for

members! Please

distribute the

attached member-

ship application to

all interested

parties. There are

membership

opportunities for

staff and volunteers

working in your

senior center.

GET INVOLVED IN ASCA

ASCA Information ASCA WEB PAGE

Check out the web page at

www.arizonaseniors.net

The web page includes a

search for senior centers in

Arizona and important links

for staff and the public to

access information.

SPECIAL EVENT IDEAS

This space is reserved to

highlight your unique or

interesting special event.

Email a description of your

special event to

contact@ arizonaseniors.net

Your upcoming event can

also be posted on the ASCA

Web page. Email information

at least two months in

advance to be posted on the

Events calendar to

president@arizonaseniors.net

QUARTERLY

MEETINGS

If you have an idea for a

speaker or workshop for the

Quarterly meeting please

share them with Adriana

Morado, ASCA president at president@arizonaseniors.net

Contact us at

contact@arizonaseniors.net

Your help is needed to keep ASCA a strong and viable association. Get involved! Email the president, Adriana Morado at president@arizonaseniors.net for information on how you can help the association grow.

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ASCA CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Early Bird Registration through July 1

Early Bird

Before

July 1

After

July 1

Member – Full Conference Package $ 150 $ 170

New Member – Full Conference Package $ 175 $ 195

Annual Membership $ 25

Sponsor Packages Available (Call Adriana at 623.936.2751 for information)

GOLD SPONSOR (includes 3 Full conference packages) $ 1500

SILVER SPONSOR (includes 2 Full conference packages) $ 1000

Exhibitors Welcome (Monday, July 17) (Call Santiago at 623.936.2753 for info)

Commercial/For-Profit Table $ 400

Non-profit/Educational/Governmental Table $ 100

Full Conference Package includes: Monday - Conference Sessions, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Vendor Expo, Evening Social; Tuesday - Conference Sessions, Breakfast, and Annual Meeting

Mark Your Calendars!

2017 Annual Conference

Monday and Tuesday, July 17-18

Prescott Resort and Conference Center

“ADAPTING AND LIVING BOLDLY”

Annual Conference

The Arizona Senior Center Association (ASCA) will hold its annual conference in cool Prescott at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center on July 17 and 18. The theme is “Adapting and Living Boldly.” As we all know, the new population of seniors is changing and we must adapt or we will be left behind. Our keynote speaker will talk about Baby Boomers and what we can expect from them and what they expect as they are living longer and living boldly, doing things generations before them have never dreamed of doing.

Keynote speaker this year is Dana Marie Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director. Her presentation is on “Who Are The Baby Boomers?” We know things changed for all of us during the Great Recession. Now, what does the future of aging look like? Baby boomers are still coming; as professionals in the aging field, we need to transform how we view aging. Dana will talk on Baby Boomers and the economy, retirement, health, family, technology and volunteerism. See more information about Ms. Kennedy on page 4

The conference will again feature outstanding presenters, exhibitors, great food, and networking opportunities. Gold Sponsors that have signed on to date include the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Incorporated, LPI (Liturgical Publications, Inc.), and OPTUM Health Plan Arizona. You will also want to join us at the networking social on Monday night in the Eagle’s Nest Lounge.

The Jane Eck Memorial Scholarship is again available this year to allow small rural communities to attend the conference. A scholarship application form is available on the ASCA webpage. This is open to new member communities.

New officers will be elected at the annual meeting. These officers will assume their positions on August 1, 2017 and serve for two years. Positions available are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. They will join Board members Josie Salas, Brenda Schumacher and Anita Hinojos whose two year terms will conclude July 31, 2017. If you are interested in being a Board member or officer, please contact Patty Contreras at patricia.a.contreras@phoenix.gov.

Thanks to the following members who are coordinating this year’s conference: Patty Contreras, Conference Chair and Presenters (patricia.a.contreras@phoenix.gov) Santiago Cornejo and Lilllian de la Cruz, Exhibitors (scornejo@tolleson.org or Lillian.delacruz@phoenix.gov) Adriana Morado, Sponsors (amorado@tollesonaz.org) Laura Carter, Registration And thank you to all the board and members who will be assisting before, during and after the conference!

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DANA MARIE KENNEDY

As State Director, Kennedy is making AARP the go-to organization for Arizonans who are 50 plus, working on issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment security and retirement planning. Her focus includes helping people age in place living indepen-dently in their homes for as long as possible, family care-givers, helping to keep energy costs affordable and partner-ing with our aging community on issues important to older Arizonans.

Kennedy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work as well as a Certificate in Gerontology from California State Universi-ty Long Beach. She has a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University where she also acquired Certificates in Human Service Management and Gerontology.

Kennedy is a graduate of the Women's Campaign School at Yale (Class of 2007) and Valley Leadership (Class 34). She served on the Mayors Commis-sion for Disability (2011-2014) and the Alzheimer’s Task Force. She has acted as a Liaison for the Governor’s Commission on Aging and the Arizona Caregiver Coalition. In 2015 Kennedy was awarded Social Worker of the year for Branch 1 and the NASW Arizona Chapter and Phoenix Business Journals, Outstanding Women in Business in 2017.

Kennedy is an endurance athlete and spends her free time training for triathlons and marathons. She has completed 10 marathons and numerous triathlons including Ironman Arizona in Tempe in 2013, Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2015.

Dana Marie Kennedy is State Director for AARP Arizona. Kennedy joins the national organization’s state office after serving more than 25 years as a leading advocate for working families, retirees, and women at the local, state and national levels. Her back-ground also includes acting as a consultant, advising in the areas of board development, strategic planning, grassroots issues campaigns, social media marketing, public relations and grassroots lobbying. Prior to working with AARP, Kennedy served as a District Senior Advisor and Casework Director for U.S. Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema.

2017-18 SPONSORS

ASCA Thanks these sponsors for their generous support of the conference!

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2017 ASCA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Quantity Full Conference Package Prices Early Bird

Before July 1 After July 1

Member $ 150* $ 170

New Member $ 175 $ 195

Membership $ 25

2017 ASCA CONFERENCE

July 17-18—Prescott Resort

Early Bird Registration, July 1

Only $150 for ASCA members!

Registration includes: Monday Conference Sessions,

Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Vendor Expo and

Monday night Social; Tuesday Breakfast, Annual

Meeting and Conference Sessions

For more information call Adriana Morado, ASCA President

at 623.936.2751.

Organization

Contact Name & Title: Email:

Mailing Address:

City:

State: Zip Code:

Phone Number: ( ) Ext

Fax Number: ( )

Website:

Additional Conference Delegates:

Name & Title: Email:

Address:

Name & Title: Email:

Address:

Name & Title: Email:

Address:

Name & Title: Email:

Address: Complete credit card information Arizona Senior Center Association

or make check payable to ASCA and mail to: PO Box 23894 Phoenix, AZ 85063

Amount Due $__________ Check #________ Purchase Order #__________ Credit Card: _____Visa _____MC

Credit Card #___________________________________ Exp. Date_________________ Security Code ___________

Name on ______________________________________ Card Holder’s ______________________________________

Credit Card Signature

Credit Card Billing Address ______________________________________________ Billing Zip Code______________

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Member Forum

Do you want ideas on programs, best practices, or ideas on instructors or entertainers? The Member only forum on the Arizona Senior Center Association website, www.arizonaseniors.net, gives you the opportunity to ask questions of other members and get their ideas and feedback. It’s easy to navigate. Just log in (Member Login) and click on the forum (Member Forum).

Login using the email address you registered with; you should have received a pass-word when you became a member.

If you do not remember your password, please send an email to

contact@arizonaseniors.net

Or click on the “Forgot your

password?” link.

Once you have logged in you can view and change your profile. The current Forum topics are:

Best Practices, Conference Ideas, Dealing with Difficult Custom-ers, Instructors and Entertainers, Meal Questions and Concerns, Menu Ideas, Social Media and Special Events.

You are able to continue with a topic already started or start your own topic. Just list an appropriate Topic Title and start writing!

If you want to know when people to respond, check the “Notify me of follow-up replies via email” box. You can also list Topic Tags, those are key words for your topic.

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Prescott Resort and Conference Center Make your room reservations at the Prescott Resort today!

Deadline for reservations is June 26, 2017. Room Rates: $93 (single or double), $103 (triple). All rooms are subject to 11.85% privilege surcharge (subject to change). Please call 1-800-967-4637 to make a reservation. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m., check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

Make sure to click the Submit button when you are done.

You will be able to see how many posts have been made on different topics.

Don’t forget to log out

once you are done.

That’s all there is to it!

Prescott Resort and Conference Center offers a variety of resort amenities for our guests. Whether you are seeking Prescott lodging for a business meeting, wedding, or a get-away weekend to beautiful Prescott Valley, we are sure you will find a great variety of services offered right at our hotel.

Enjoy beautiful views in our full service Prescott restaurant, The Icha Maajoh. Relax and getaway in our Prescott Spa and Salon, we are sure you will have plenty of options right here at the resort. The Prescott Resort and Conference Center - Prescott Arizona lodging at its best.

Icha Maajoh Restaurant Eagles Nest Lounge

Urban Grind & Gallery Bucky's Casino The Salon & Spa at the Prescott Resort Prescott Hilltop Gallery Gift Shop Workout Facility and Indoor Pool / Jacuzzi Room Service (Limited Hours)

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Organization

Contact Name & Title: Email:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone Number: ( ) Ext Fax Number: ( )

Website:

Additional members (Senior Center - 3 total memberships, Organizational – 6 total memberships):

Name & Title: Email:

Address:

Name & Title: Email:

Address:

Name & Title: Email:

Address:

Name & Title: Email:

Address:

Complete credit card information Arizona Senior Center Association

or make check payable ASCA and mail to: P.O. Box 23894

Phoenix, AZ. 85063

Payment Amount Due $__________ Check #________ Purchase Order #__________

Credit Card: _____Visa _____MC

Credit Card #_________________________________ Exp. Date______________ Billing Zip Code____________

Name on _____________________________________ Card Holder’s ____________________________________

Credit Card Signature

MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM Arizona Senior Center Association

P.O. Box 23894

Phoenix, AZ 85063

http://www.arizonaseniors.net

CHECK ONE

Individual ___ $25 For staff of senior centers. One vote.

Senior Center ___ $50 Voting membership for up to 3 people who are staff or active, approved volunteers of a senior center.

One vote per member.

Organizational ___ $100 Voting membership for larger organizations, which oversee two or more Senior Centers, to include up to 6

people. One vote per member. Additional memberships are $25.

Association ___$50 Non-voting membership for any other entity that has an interest in the 50 or better population but not

associated with or part of a senior center.

Retiree/Student ___$10 Non-voting membership for former members ( at least 3 years before retirement.) or students studying in related fields.

Register on-line at www.arizonaseniors.net

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