SOAR! Section for Older Adults
“SOAR! For professionals committed to addressing the diverse needs and interests of people 50+ in the areas of recreation, education and social services. SOAR provides networking and educational opportunities on the latest trends in this growing field. SOAR serves professionals working in senior centers, community centers, recreation, education and social services, deals with the needs of the older adult population with changing demographics, flexibility in changing needs and using volunteers. SOAR - the sky’s the limit!”.
SOAR! President, Joan Young , North Clackamas Park & Recreation District
2010 SOAR Training Opportunities! Mark your calendar today!
Annual ORPA Conference- September 26, 27 and 28th - Salem Conference Center
"A Capital Experience" will include a Sunday filled with "Rec the Capital" options, including: golf, geocaching, canoeing, running, biking and more!
Over 50 sessions of great learning opportunities, including:
- Dr. Robert Winningham of Western Oregon University presenting on his Memory Enhancement Program
- Dana Barr presenting "Doing More With Less" and "Marketing to the Four Generations"
- A Panel Presentation on "Dirt Cheap Marketing"
- "Boomerizing Parks and Recreation"
... And much more! Join us in September and network with the best and brightest in the state and come back with fresh and practical ideas!
SOAR ANNUAL AWARDS
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2009 SOAR Awards!
Clackamas Co. Dept. of Community Corrections - Community Service
Healthy Cooking Class, Corvallis Sr Center - Outstanding Program
SHIBA Willamalane Adult Activity Center - Outstanding Program
Are you a SOAR member? Send us your nominations for:
Outstanding Program/Service Award
For recognition of something very special and successful going on at your center!
Outstanding Community Service Award
For recognition of a non-SOAR person or group that has made a significant difference in the lives of older adults.
Nomination forms will be available summer, 2010.
Awards will be presented at the SOAR annual meeting at the ORPA Conference in Salem, September 2010.
THINKING ABOUT BEING A BOARD MEMBER?
Call Joan Young, President, to find out about openings and board member duties.
SENIOR CENTER ACCREDITATION
Get your center the recognition it deserves! To receive National Accreditation a senior center must engage staff, leadership, seniors, and community partners in a dialogue which includes a comprehensive evaluation of the senior center in 9 standard areas. The standards are developed by National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a unit of NCOA (National Council on Aging) and are used to determine that the Senior Center is meeting its mission in a nationally accepted professional fashion. The starting point is "Self Assessment" and any Center of any size will benefit greatly from this process. For more information on how to get started feel free to contact Marilyn Daily at Salem’s Center 50+ (503-588-6303).
SCHOLARSHIPS
SOAR has limited partial scholarships available for SOAR members to attend ORPA/SOAR workshops.
Please complete application
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
If you have any concerns or ideas, don't hesitate to let me know.
Joan Young, SOAR President, Milwaukie Center Director, 503-653-8100 or joany@co.clackamas.or.us
The 2009-2010 SOAR Board!
President Joan Young, Milwaukie Center
President- Elect Patty Brescia Wilsonville Center
Vice President Peggy O'Callaghan, Newport Center
Secretary/Treasurer Kindra Oliver, Lebanon Center
At-Large Member Trish Phetterplace, Willamalane Adult Activity Center
Past President Diane Pergamit, Willamalane Adult Activity Center
