• Free monthly meetings featuring speakers with various senior topics
• Free display of company/ organizational materials at ALL member gatherings
• Monthly information sharing designed to increase awareness of services
• Updates on key legislative and studies that may affect you
• An Annual Fall Breakfast with local “personality” speaker
• An Annual Spring Senior Day - Plan your future with Exhibitors and Free Seminars

Access to Resources

• Free monthly newsletter available via email and on our website
• Free Membership Directory
• Company/ organizational promotion and discounts (as applicable)
• Opportunities for Sponsors to provide information in the monthly newsletter, as applicable
• Education Efforts

Programs

• Monthly Educational programs
• Speakers Bureau
• Annual Gala/Fall Fundraiser (Casino Night & Silent Auction)
• Annual Partnership Awards - April Membership Meeting
• COGS website – Information, education, calendar of events, membership link
• Partnership with Howard County Office on Aging
• Annual Services for Seniors Directory
• Annual Hot Breakfast & Elections - September Membership Meeting

COGS Directory

The Coalition of Geriatric Services prints a Membership Directory called “A Guide to Services for Seniors” for use as a resource guide for the Howard County community and surrounding areas. Over five thousand directories are distributed through the Howard County Library System, Columbia Village Centers, Howard County Office on Aging, Howard County General Hospital, Social Security Administration, Senior Centers, Healthcare Providers, Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, Financial Institutions, Lawyer’s offices, Senior Day “Plan Your Future” event and at the 50 Plus Expo. As a COGS member your organization will automatically receive a free listing and a 25 word description of your business.