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Arkansas Gerontological Society (AGS)
Welcome to the Arkansas Gerontological Society (AGS) Web Page!
This web page has been designed to allow Arkansans of all ages to learn more about AGS and what is
going on in the state regarding senior adult issues. To learn more about us, please explore each heading.
In an attempt to make it easier to find senior related services we have also provided link sites to other organizations
such as the Social Security Administration and AARP. Consider
joining AGS ~ Make A Difference Today!
AGS Membership Brochure |
Upcoming Events: Call for AGS Volunteer Award Nominations Nominate your favorite
Volunteer to Senior Adults. The Arkansas Gerontological Society
(AGS) Volunteer Awards will be awarded Thursday, Oct. 28th at the luncheon of the AR Aging Conference
in Hot Springs.The number of Volunteer hours and the Significance
of Service to Senior Adults are determining factors in most categories.
Deadline is Sept. 15, 2010. Go to our AGS Volunteer
Nomination Page at the top of our home page to access the Nomination Form.
Requests
for Aging Conference Scholarships
Are you a retiree
with a background in the field of aging? A student actively enrolled in an accredited
higher academic institution? And want to attend the 30th Annual Arkansas Aging
Conference? Submit an application for AGS sponsorship of the registration for the conference. Must
be 18 yrs. old or older and demonstrate financial need. Submission of application
to the Selection and Scholarship committee of the AGS by Sept. 1st, 2010 – Fax to
Carol at 501-552-4400 or mail to the AR Gerontological Society, P.O.
Box 2371, Little Rock, AR 72203-2371. Scholarship is for the AR Aging Conference registration only. Go to our Arkansas
Aging Conference and AGS Spring Conference Scholarship Page at the top of our home page to access the scholarship form. 2010 Arkansas Gerontological Society Symposium Thursday,
December 9, 2010 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Sherwood Forest at 1111 West Maryland Avenue, Sherwood, AR. Registration: $25 (Includes two CEUs and lunch!). Speakers: Herb Sanderson - Healthcare Reform; Eddie Schmeckenbecher - ICAN Network
An additional $25.00 entitles you to membership
in AGS through March 31, 2011. Please call or email to pre-register by
Dec. 1st – Carol Wallace, 501-552-3333 or chwallace@stvincenthealth.com. Payment should be sent to AGS, PO BOX
2371, Little Rock, AR 72203
2010 AGS Membership Symposium
Save the Date!! AGS 2011 Spring Conference - March 30 - April 1,
2011 at the C A Vines 4 H Center in Ferndale Silent
Auction Donations Needed for AGS Spring Conference! For silent auction information, please contact Kathie Gately at 501-682-8952
or Mike Worrell at 501-837-8686. Proceeds from the auction will be used to provide scholarships for the Arkansas Aging Conference
and the AGS Spring Conference. Thank you for your support of the AGS!
AGS VOICE!! Check the appropriate link below for the latest in AGS news.
June 2010 AGS Voice
February 2010 AGS Voice
November 2009 AGS Voice
June 2009 AGS Voice
March 2009 AGS Voice
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