Conference and Special Event Information

special announcement: ALL aREA AGENCY ON AGING Events for 2020 have been cancelled due to covid-19.

PLEASE CHECK BACK IN DECEMBER 2020 FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON EVENTS FOR 2021.

Annual Volunteer Awards and Recognition Program

Will be held in May 2021

Contact: Betsy Teasley at 706-650-5637 or bteasley@csrarc.ga.gov

Elder Rights Conference

Will be held June 15th, 2021

Contact: Jeanette Cummings at 706-210-2013 or jcummings@csrarc.ga.gov

CSRA Elder Rights Conference 2020 Update

Q: Will the Elder Rights Conference be held on June 17 this year?

A: No, to protect the safety of seniors, partners and the public during the COVID-19 public battle, the Elder Rights Conference has been rescheduled for June 15, 2021 with the same theme.

Q: I have already registered. Now what?

A: If you have registered, but have not paid, no action is needed. The CSRA Regional Commission, conference administrator, will cancel all current registration. If you have paid, the CSRA will refund your registration, please allow time for staff to return to normal work schedule.
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Q: I am an exhibitor, or sponsor. Now what?

A: We will contact you directly to provide details and discuss your participation in 2021, as well as to provide details regarding reimbursement or sponsorship credit for 2021.

Q: I am a presenter. Now what?

A: We will have the same theme “Faces of Abuse” and invite you to present your presentation at the 2021 conference. Please notify Jeanette Cummings, jcummings@csrarc.ga.gov if you are not available to participate on June 15, 2021

Q: I would like to help with planning and outreach to make 2021 a strong participation from consumers/seniors, faith communities and other partners. Who is the contact?

A: The Elder Rights Taking Elder Abuse Seriously (TEAS) partners meet the 4th Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Area Agency on Aging. We invite you to attend and join a committee. TEAS partners plan the Elder Rights Conference; partners welcome your participation. Please contact Kathy Jones, kjones@csrarc.ga.gov , Elder Rights Coordinator, for more information. We will resume the in-person meetings at the AAA once it is safe.