New for 2010!
Welcome to the new home page for the Coalition of Geriatric Services – COGS. We hope this new look makes it easier for you find up-to-date news about the organization and what’s happening in the industry. Visit us often and, if you’re not a member, consider joining us! For more information contact Sharon Quinter, Administrator, at info@cogsmd.org.
2010 COGS Partnership Awards
Do you know someone or an organization that had a positive impact on the lives of seniors? If so, consider nominating the organization or individual for the 2010 COGS Partnership Award. Since 1993 COGS has recognized an organization and an individual who made a significant contribution to the well-being of the older population in the State of Maryland. Organizations are recognized for their partnership with other public or private organizations. Individuals are recognized for their unique, significant or ongoing contribution. To nominate an organization or an individual use the Nomination Form.
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Pictured are Ofelia Ross, Shelley Garten and Barbara Harris from the Howard County Office on Aging representing the Vivian Reid Community Fund.
Welcome to Our Newest Member!
Please join us in welcoming Home Therapy Services of Mt. Airy, Maryland! The organization provides home health services to eligible Medicare beneficiaries. Their services include PT, OT, speech therapy, skilled nursing, social worker and home health aides. Beth Sanchez is the Patient Care Liaison and Richard Dixon is the owner.
Check Our Meeting Calendar
COGS meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month, September through June. For time, date and location of future meetings, please click here. http://www.cogsmd.org/events/membership_meetings/
Membership Renewals
Membership Renewals for 2010 will be emailed in mid-January to each organization. Please process this invoice as quickly as possible – in order to be listed in the COGS Directory, your membership fees must be received no later than March 31, 2010. We hope you’ll consider moving up one membership level in 2010. If you’re a General Member, consider a Sponsorship. If you were a Sponsor in the past, please consider the next level of sponsorship or maintaining your current membership level. Your membership fees are your ticket to educational meetings, networking opportunities and support from colleagues. Make sure you’re viewed as one of the best in the area – renew as a COGS sponsor today!
Howard County Commission on Aging – 2010 Recognition Awards
Take a few minutes and nominate a person or individual for the First Annual Howard County Commission on Aging Recognition Awards. The awards will be presented this Spring, but nominations are due February 10, 2010. The Nomination Form and more details are on the website for the Howard County Office on Aging. [go to http://www.co.ho.md.us/OA/OADocs/coawards10r.pdf]
D’Alan Baugh, Visiting Angels
President
Charlie Fiore, Senior Representative
Vice President
Sadie Perkins, Season Hospice
Secretary
Deborah Herman, CPA
Treasurer
David Dickens, Home Instead Senior Care
Marilyn Donovan, Harmony Hall Retirement Community
Shelley Garten, Howard County Office on Aging
Denise Giffin, Heartlands Retirement Living
Karol Hess, Re/Max Advantage Realty
Louise Phipps Senft, Baltimore Mediation-LPS & Associates
Angela Propst, Home With You
Karen Saul, Meals On Wheels
Dr. Paul Short, Ph.D, Paul Short and Associates Geriatric Psychology Services
Deborah Valenza, Communi Care Health
Kathy Chrystal, Emeritus
Nate Miller, Emeritus
Manus O'Donnell, Emeritus
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