Blog Post
Beverly Brown Selected for the N4A Leader Institute
East Texas AAA • Jan 27, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Beverly Brown, Associate Director of Aging, has been selected to attend the 13th Annual National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) Leadership Institute. There are 628 Area Agencies on Aging across the country. Only a select few leaders are selected to partake in these classes each year. Beverly will be the first from East Texas to attend the N4A Leadership Institute.
“I am greatly humbled and honored to have been selected as a participant in the n4a Leadership Institute. It has been so rewarding to serve seniors in our East Texas Community. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in a leadership position with East Texas Area Agency on Aging. ,” said Brown. "I offer my sincere gratitude to Bettye Mitchell, ETCOG Director of Aging Programs and David Cleveland, ETCOG Executive Director for their continued support and encouragement to attend this prestigious leadership institute."
The N4A Leadership Institute allows the Aging Network to tap into the full potential of its diverse and passionate leaders to navigate the changing landscape.
“I am so very excited for Beverly and thrilled that she will represent our region and the state,” said Director of the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas, Bettye Mitchell.
During this session attendees complete a leadership self-assessment, learn new ways to communicate effectively, develop a toolbox for creative problem-solving and planning as well as a chance to network with peers and leaders from the aging network.
Each year attendees develop new skills to:
- Increase effectiveness when working with teams and partners
- Bring intention and commitment to addressing challenges
- Act strategically and with confidence
- Stay refreshed and energized for the long-haul
Attendees will engage in an interactive, customized and highly effective training experience led by Doug Krug. According to the N4A website, Doug Krug, co-founder of Enlightened Leadership Solutions and author of The Missing Piece in Leadership, personally leads this breakthrough transformation-in-thinking workshop process, which was part of the MBA Program at Johns Hopkins University for 15 years.
This year’s N4A Leadership Institute will be February 19 -21 and is open to N4A members only.
“Power in Community” Conference Will Cover Medicare Basics, Savings Programs, Preventing Fraud, Health and Wellness, and Community Resources
Throughout May, the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (AAA) is joining organizations across the nation to celebrate the seniors in our communities for Older Americans Month (OAM). The AAA will host and partner with organizations for six celebration events across East Texas at area senior centers and community centers focusing on connection – how communities can build relationships to maintain a healthy senior population. OAM is a national initiative led by the Administration for Community Living. This year’s theme, Powered by Connection , recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. The following OAM celebration events are open to the public and will include food, fun, door prizes, and information on services available to East Texas seniors: May 8th at the Forever Young Activity Center, located at 404 S. Main St. in Quitman, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM May 9th at the Harrison County Extension Office, located at 2005 Warren Dr. in Marshall, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM May 14th at the Douglas Alumni Association Inc., located at 408 Terry St. in Pittsburg, from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM May 16th at the First United Methodist Church, located at 225 Lovers Ln in Athens, from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM May 30th at Central Baptist Church, located at 220 W. Sabine St. in Carthage, from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM The AAA serves as the region's leader in advocating and providing various services, such as information and referral, benefits counseling, case management, health education classes, senior nutrition, housing repair, and support through the Ombudsman program for people in nursing and assisted living facilities. These services help older individuals live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Contact the AAA for questions about the events by calling (903) 218-6500.
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The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
is designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to coordinate services for persons in East Texas who are 60 or older, with particular attention to low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited-English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas.
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