Texas Association of Aging Programs

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Texas Association of Aging
Programs

• A Professional Organization for Service Providers

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Mission Statement We are a group of individuals
working in the field of aging, striving to
provide information and resources and share ideas
to help meet the many needs of the Senior Adult
population throughout the State of
Texas. Recognizing the multitude of issues facing
the elderly in regards to nutrition, health,
transportation, social needs, and so much more,
as a unified group of concerned individuals WE
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
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Background The Texas Association of Aging
Programs work year-round with other organizations
to provide factual information and programs to
the seniors in Texas and is operated exclusively
for charitable and educational purposes. The
organization promotes the professional
development of its members by providing
opportunities for training and the exchange of
information. TAAP was formed in April of 1999
when the Texas Association of Senior Centers and
the Texas Association of Nutrition and Aging
Service Programs, Inc. merged to better serve the
needs of members and to enhance the quality of
services offered to older Texans.
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• Why Join TAAP?
• There are many benefits of becoming a member of
  TAAP, including
• A unified voice to impact aging policy
• Opportunities to network with other
  individuals, sharing information and ideas
• The opportunity to become involved in TAAP
  by voting, holding office or serving on a
  committee
• Regional training workshops held in
  several locations across the state each year
• Networking with local, state and national aging
  organizations
• Distinction and recognition through awards such
  as the Presidents Award, Fellow Award,
  Professional Award and others
• Quarterly newsletter disseminating important
  information and assisting in staying connected
• Texas Conference on Aging the premier
  training conference in the field of aging
• Scholarships to the Texas Conference on Aging

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TAAP Membership Awards Awards are given to
recognize and honor individuals and agencies who
have demonstrated outstanding contributions to
the field of aging. All honorees must be members
in good standing of TAAP. Honorary Life Member
AwardGiven to an individual who is retiring
after years of service to the field of aging and
has promoted services that help seniors live a
more independent and active lifestyle. Professiona
l AwardGiven to a professional with active
involvement in aging associations, both local and
state-wide. Requires a minimum of two years in
TAAP. Lone Star Programming AwardEntries are
judged on goals, objectives, participation,
efficiency, creativity and adaptability for
innovative programming. Community Service
AwardGiven to an agency that demonstrated an
active level of participation within the
community. Fellow AwardGiven to an individual
for providing outstanding service to senior
citizens for a minimum of ten years and for their
contributions to the promotion and advancement of
the association.
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Types of TAAP Membership Organizat
ional Membership (50.00)Organizational
membership in TAAP shall be open to all persons
involved in the field of aging, and to others
interested in senior services. This membership
allows up to three employees to become full
members of TAAP, each who may vote and hold
office. Professional Membership (25.00)Any
person involved in the field of aging, and upon
payment of membership dues, shall be considered a
Professional member of TAAP, and may vote and
hold office. Associate Membership
(10.00)Associate membership in TAAP may be
granted to others interested in services for
older adults (i.e. retiree, students, vendors
etc.) upon payment of membership dues. Associate
members shall not vote or hold office. Honorary
MembershipHonorary membership may be conferred
at the discretion of the Board of Directors to
individuals who have achieved note worthy acclaim
and distinction in the field of aging. Honorary
members are not eligible to vote or hold
office.