Advisory Council

The Older Americans Act of 1965 and its subsequent amendments provide for the establishment of a citizens’ Advisory Council to each Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The purpose of the council is to advise the AAA on all matters relating to the development and implementation of services for older adults, and guidance in the development and administration of its Area Plan.

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (Area Agency) has an 18-member Advisory Council that provides input and advice to the Agency staff and makes funding and legislative recommendations to the Agency’s board. It is authorized to “review and comment” on all community policies, programs and actions with respect to older persons and adults with disabilities.

The Advisory Council periodically has openings for new members from the five counties served by AAADSW. If you would like to be considered, please click on the link below to complete the application, then send it to:  Community Services Manager, 201 NE 73rd Street, Vancouver, WA 98665.

Online Advisory Council Application

Downloadable Membership Application (once you have filled out the application please print and sign it, then mail it to the address above.

Council Meetings/Accommodation

The Advisory Council meets the third Wednesday of each month (excepting July and October) from 12:00 to 1:30 at our Vancouver office.   The public is welcome to attend the meetings which are held at the Agency. Persons with a disability and who require accommodation should notify the Administrative Coordinator (360) 735-5721 three business days in advance of the meeting in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

Meeting Agendas:

Agenda for January 18, 2023

Agenda for December 14, 2022

Agenda for November 16, 2022

Agenda for September 21, 2022 (NOTE there will be no in-person seating for this meeting; please call 360-735-5721 for information on joining the meeting by Zoom or by phone)

Agenda for August 17, 2022 (NOTE there will be no in-person seating for this meeting; please call 360-735-5721 for information on joining the meeting by Zoom or by phone)

Agenda for June 15, 2022 (NOTE there will be no in-person seating for this meeting; please call 360-735-5721 for information on joining the meeting by Zoom or by phone)

Agenda for May 18, 2022 (NOTE there will be no in-person seating for this meeting; please call 360-735-5721 for information on joining the meeting by Zoom or by phone)

Agenda for April 20, 2022 (NOTE there will be no in-person seating for this meeting; please call 360-735-5721 for information on joining the meeting by Zoom or by phone)

Agenda for March 16, 2022 (NOTE there will be no in-person seating for this meeting; please call 360-735-5721 for information on joining the meeting by Zoom or by phone)

Agenda for February 16, 2022 (NOTE there will be no in-person seating for this meeting; please call 360-735-5721 for information on joining the meeting by Zoom or by phone)

 

Meeting Minutes:

December 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes

November 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes

September 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes

August 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes

May 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes

April 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes

March 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes

February 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes

January 19, 2022 Meeting Minutes

 

 

The Advisory Council is composed of representatives from our five-county planning and service area:

Clark County
Sue Cameron, Vancouver
Pat Cano, Vancouver
Arnold Dyer, Vancouver, Chair
Matthew Hines, Vancouver
Jodi Oliver, Vancouver
Open Position

Cowlitz County
JoAnne Baker, Longview
Colleen Bennett, Castle Rock, Secretary
Diane Craft, Longview

Klickitat County
Gavin Carmichael, Husum, Vice Chair
Open Position
Open Position

Skamania County
Jennifer Wright, Stevenson
Open Position
Open Position

Wahkiakum County
Pearl Blackburn, Rosburg
Kathy Briggs, Cathlamet
Marianne Burkholder, Cathlamet