Wood County seniors and community leaders are encouraged to become a candidate to serve on the Wood County Committee on Aging Governing Board for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Candidates must be Wood County residents and at least 60 years old or community leaders. There are four elected positions open.
Anyone interested, or who knows someone who might be interested, may go to www.wccoa.net to download a nomination form, or contact the Wood County Committee on Aging at 419-353-5661 or 1-800-367-4935. Completed forms must be returned to the nomination committee chair, WCCOA, 140 S. Grove St., Bowling Green, 43402-2424, one or before Aug. 11.
The governing board sets policies and conducts the affairs of the WCCOA. Board members are expected to attend the monthly board meetings and to serve on at least one committee. Other board responsibilities include:
- Support the WCCOA mission, strategic planning goals and program activities.
- Maintain fiduciary responsibility, including establishing a budget, ensuring legal needs are met, and providing stability and viability of the WCCOA.
- Attend monthly governing board meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 1:15 p.m.
- Attend an orientation session for new board members.
- Financially contribute and assist with fundraising campaigns with the Friends of WCCOA’s annual campaign (based on personal ability) to achieve 100% board participation.
- Serve as an “ambassador” for WCCOA to the public at large, encourage understanding of agency programs and challenges, and stimulate participation of seniors 60 and older.
Elections will take place in November, with installation and the first board meeting in January 2024. Anyone with questions may contact Roger Anderson, chair of the WCCOA Nominating Committee, at the previously listed address.
