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Pasadena, CA – AARP California is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Murray as the new State Director, effective June 23, 2025. Michael brings more than 35 years of experience in leading diverse teams within AARP at the local, state, and national levels in pursuit of the Association’s mission to enhance the quality of life for all as they age.
With 3.2 million members in California, AARP California strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older Californians and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
In Clear Terms with AARP California™ is a free podcast that focuses on issues impacting Californians of all ages.
Do you know a volunteer age 50+ who is making a significant difference in your community?
AARP California is hosting in-person fraud presentations, shred events, and cybersecurity workshops across San Diego through July!
Joe Garbanzos has been named AARP’s California State President. The state president is a volunteer who serves as spokesperson and representative for AARP across California. In this role, Joe will chair the all-volunteer Executive Council, a diverse group of professionals who provide advice and counsel to advance AARP’s social mission in California.
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7pm for a live teletown hall with Dr. Tomás Aragón, Director of the California Department of Public Health and the State Public Health Officer, who will address the latest COVID-19 pandemic news and vaccine distribution information in California. The event will be moderated by Patricia Pérez, AARP California State President.
Applications are currently being accepted NOW through Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 5:00 p.m. PT.
On January 24, 2021, AARP sent the following letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom:
The pandemic has underscored chronic issues such as staffing shortages, low wages for caregivers, and inadequate supplies of personal protective equipment.
Letter to Department of Public Health
AARP California is looking for our next State President, a top volunteer position that helps provide high-level strategic advice, oversees the Executive Council and diverse volunteer corps, and advocates on behalf of people who are 50 plus.
Summary of AARP California supported and opposed legislation in 2020
Stuart Harvey of San Diego, California is the recipient of the 2020 AARP California Andrus Award for Community Service – AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award. The award recognizes outstanding community service and symbolizes that individuals have the power and ability to make a difference in the lives of others. The award is given annually to one California volunteer.
The COVID-19 crisis is spurring millions of patients to confer with medical professionals via phone or video chat, and early reviews show they like this method.
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