Volunteering

Rob Fowler, CEO and President of the Small Business Association of Michigan, has been named the winner of the 2013 Stephen J. Gools Award for Social Change sponsored by AARP Michigan.

By Karen Love, AARP Michigan Executive Council Member

In 2007, a Washington University research study confirmed what volunteers have been consistently saying all along. AARP Experience Corps volunteers become more active and energetic as they participate in the program. From the study: “At the end of the academic year, about two-thirds of the low-activity group was classified as high-activity, as they became more active in non-Experience Corps activities. “

AARP Michigan is seeking nominations for its 2013 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Michiganders who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their senior community members.

Michigan volunteers came out 134 strong on April 5 and 6 to engage in some networking and learn about chained CPI, social media, investment fraud-fighting, Life Reimagined, the Affordable Care Act and a host of other hot topics.

Thomas E. Kimble of Clarkston, a veteran AARP volunteer and retired General Motors executive, has been appointed State President of AARP Michigan for a two-year term, effective immediately.

As AARP Michigan gears up for this year’s version of You’ve Earned a Say, at least one factor will remain constant from our highly successful 2012 YEAS effort: Volunteers again will play an essential role.

Are you a passionate, strategic thinker with outstanding leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and inspire others? If so, we want you!