Are you age 60 or older, involved in the community, and would like to make a noticeable difference in the lives of your peers?

Yes, then we need you. The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature was created by the State General Assembly in July 1993 to: provide information to older adults on the legislative process and matters being considered by the General Assembly; promote citizen involvement and advocacy about aging issues; and assess the legislative needs of older adults by convening a forum modeled after the General Assembly.

Each county has one delegate and one alternate to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature. Delegates and alternates must be age 60 or older. The State Division of Aging provides staff support for the Legislature in cooperation with the 16 Area Agencies of Aging who are responsible for conducting the selection of delegates and alternates.

Delegates, alternates and support staff from the Region C Area Agency on Aging in Rutherfordton travel to Raleigh three times a year in March, June and October to meet with other delegates and alternates from across the state to work together on issues of all nature relating to seniors.

If you would be interested in serving your county and your peers, contact Laura Lynch at the Area Agency on Aging at 828-287-2281, ext. 1232.

Travel, lodging and meal expenses will be covered by the Region C Area Agency on Aging.

– article submitted by Laura Lynch