Internship Description

Southern Gerontological Society (SGS) is looking for qualified interns to join our association management team for either the Fall of 2016 or Spring of 2017. SGS is a network of the South's most respected gerontology professionals. Southern Gerontological Society members are educators, aging network personnel, researchers, health professionals, students, and policy makers. SGS provides the bridge between research and practice, translating and applying knowledge in the field of aging.

The selected intern will work to help maintain daily SGS functions such as member communication, membership retention and recruitment, and work with social media campaigns. The intern will also be tasked with work related directly to the coordination of SGS’s annual meeting program development, communication with program committee chairpersons, and the development of the program schedule and program marketing materials.

This intern should be prepared to work in a multi-tasking, independent environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of gerontology and non-profit management. This is an unpaid internship. The intern will be provided assistance with travel to the annual meeting based on current SGS reimbursement rates (and time of year in which the internship is completed). Hours of the internship are flexible and this internship will be managed through weekly virtual meetings, emails, and phone calls. Travel to the office of SGS is not necessary.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with communication to members of SGS through social media marketing campaigns.

• Assist with organization and execution of the SGS Annual Program to be held April 6 to April 9, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina or other upcoming meetings.

• Assist with the preparation and delivery of conference materials, including call for presentation, pre-conference brochure, conference program, and website promotional content.

• Assist in the creation of signage, circulars, mock ups, e-mail campaigns, online promotion, etc.

• Assist in the distribution or delivery of marketing materials.

• Enter membership, registration, exhibitor, and sponsorship information into contact management systems.

• Offer support in direct communication with the vast multi-state network of Southern Gerontological Society members to promote conference attendance, and membership recruitment and retention.

• Research and communicate with potential conference sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers.

• Work with SGS student representative and representative-elect to coordinate special select student topics sessions to be held at the SGS annual meeting.

• Work with SGS student representative and representative-elect to coordinate special select student topics sessions to develop “student resources” website content for the Southerngerontologicalsociety.org website.

Requirements

Southern Gerontological Society is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student who is focused, preferably, with a focus on Gerontology. This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with extensive knowledge of Web and social media. PowerPoint, Access, Word and Excel experience is a bonus, and will be considered when choosing the best applicant for this internship position. Faculty support of a “remote-site” internship is necessary. Please discuss this option with your internship supervisor before applying to make certain you have their support.

Majors given preference for this internship include:

Concentration in gerontology preferred

Healthcare or Business Administration; non-profit management

Sociology

Marketing

To apply for this internship, please submit a internship proposal to include details about personal strengths and goals, and current resume, along with current contact information to:

Lee Ann S. Ferguson, Association Manager

Southern Gerontological Society

PO BOX 160

Taylorsville, NC 28681

Fax: 866-920-4649

For questions, please call 866-920-4660

Proposals/resumes may be sent to us via email at: admin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org

The Southern Gerontological Society’s (SGS) leadership calls for the full and immediate repeal of North Carolina’s HB2. SGS is a network of some of the most respected gerontology professionals. SGS members are educators, aging network personnel, researchers, health professionals, and policy makers. SGS provides the bridge between research and practice, translating and applying knowledge in the field of aging. We stand firmly and unequivocally opposed to discrimination in any form.

​SGS is scheduled to host our annual meeting in Asheville, NC in April 2017. Our organizational leadership has decided not to change our meeting location due to the substantial financial penalty SGS would have to incur for the hotel cancellation. Regrettably, with the passage of HB2, North Carolina has created an environment where our members and their families may feel unsafe or unwelcome. Also, some of our membership who are state employees may be restricted, or even prohibited, from non-essential travel to North Carolina until HB2 is repealed. Without the full and equal participation of all our members, our organization is compromised in its ability to engage all of those whom we represent. ​ ​

With the passage of HB2 and the elimination of the LGBTQ+ inclusive amendments to the Older Americans Act, SGS will be dedicated to change to expanding the understanding of the needs of LGBTQ+ people of all ages as part of our 2017 annual meeting. We will be extending a special invitation to members of the LGBTQ+ community and area organizations to attend, present, and participate in our annual meeting in an effort to facilitate collaboration and solidarity within the community of all of those who work on the behalf of older adults.

SGS stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in North Carolina.

Marking the sixth year for this award, SGS recognized three of our distinguished GRITS -Gerontologists Rooted in the South. E. Douglas Beach, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA); Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, President of the Board of Directors for the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI); and Ed Rosenberg, PhD, Professor of Sociology and Director of Graduate Program in Gerontology and Graduate Certificate in Sociology at Appalachian State University were inducted into the SGS Hall of Fame. Please read more about these leaders and their legacies at: http://southerngerontologicalsociety.org/awards/grits/

The Hall of Fame seeks to recognize individuals who have made important contributions to SGS and to the field of gerontology through research, teaching, administration, advocacy or applied practice. The Hall of Fame was established to honor past and present members who serve as role models for future generations interested in the advancement of knowledge and practice in the field of aging.

The selection committee requests a letter of recommendation [two to four pages] which describes the significant and innovative contributions made by the nominee to the Southern Gerontological Society and field of gerontology. This may reflect one or more areas of service through teaching, administration, research, advocacy, applied practice or leadership positions within SGS or SGS and the larger field. Further information is available on the SGS website.

The winner of 2016 Applied Gerontologist Award is Ishan Canty Williams, PhD, from the University of Virginia. This award is given to SGS members in the fields of applied gerontology in the South. Award winners have a sustained record of leadership in the field of aging, are recognized in their fields, and generally, have positively impacted the quality of life of older persons through developing innovative programs such as applications of findings/approaches to research, education, management or services delivery.

The 2016 Rhoda Jennings Distinguished Older Advocate Award goes to Richard W. Lindsay, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine at the University of Virginia Health System and founder and former Head of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Virginia Health System. This award is given to recognize an older person whose retirement years have been devoted to community or legislative advocacy.

The 2016 Virginia Association on Aging Student Research Scholarship Awards go to Venice Mason and Razan Al Fakir. The three winners of the 2016 Southern Gerontological Society Student Scholarship Awards are Christina Barmon, Jennifer Bellingtier, and Alissa Goldstein. These two scholarship awards provide preference to graduate or undergraduate students who demonstrate leadership potential and academic excellence and vision through their research.

The 2016 Student Paper Award goes to Christina Barmon from Georgia State University. The Student Paper Award manuscript will be reviewed for possible publication in the Journal of Applied Gerontology. There are three students receiving the 2016 Student Poster Awards, and they are Jennifer Bellingtier, Lauren Catlett, and Cynthia Southard. This award provides preference to graduate or undergraduate students whose posters demonstrate excellence in Appeal, Content, and poster session Presentation.

Cites in 2015 to items published in: 2014 =53;

Number of items published in: 2014 =46, 2013 =59, 2013 =43; Sum: 112 Sum: 89;

Cites to recent items 112

Calculation= =1.258

Number of recent items 89

Our 5 year impact factor is 1.282.

Cites in 2015 to items published in: 2014 =53;

Number of items published in:2014 =46 2013 =59, 2013 =43, 2012 =54, 2012 =37, 2011 =39, 2011 =41, 2010 =59, 2010 =39, Sum: 264, Sum: 206;

Cites to recent items 264

Calculation: =1.282

Number of recent items 206

JAG is ranked 17/32 in Gerontology journals.

The Southern Gerontologist editors would like to thank Joe Gaugler, PhD, JAG’s Editor-in-

Chief, and Kjerstie Wiltzen, JAG’s managing editor, for their support in providing a vision of upcoming JAG content, bolstering the connection between this scholarship and the SGS

membership.

Kelly, R., Puurveen, G., & Gill, R. (2016). The Effect of Adult Day Services on Delay to

Institutional Placement.

Portacolone, E., & Halpern, J. (2016). “Move or Suffer:” Is Age-Segregation the New Norm for Older Americans Living Alone?

Castle, N., & Resnick, N. (2016). Service-Enriched Housing: The Staying at Home

Program.

Ahn, M., & Lee, S. (2016). Housing Satisfaction of Older (55+) Single Person

Householders in U.S. Rural Communities.

Cummins, P. (2016). Book Review of Morrow-Howell’s & Sherraden’s ‘Financial Capability

and Asset Holding in Later Life: A Life Course Perspective’

Past editions of the Southern Gerontologist are available on the website and are distributed to the membership via email. The Publications Committee is looking for ways to tighten the bond between the journal (JAG) and the newsletter. We can consider a piece on the most cited articles. Standard content of the newsletter includes: a President’s Column; information about the Annual Meeting; upcoming articles in JAG; member news; a welcome to new members and membership info; a calendar to include upcoming conferences and programs; officers; and a Student Rep update.

Periodic content includes: highlights from the Council of Presidents, updates from states; featured articles/books/websites; awards and nominations; and obituaries. The newsletter editors would appreciate contributions from the Board related to the latter items.

Contact the editors of the Southern Gerontologist to share news or article ideas

or provide feedback. Member news and events are welcomed.

Chih-Ling Liou, Ph.D, email: cliou@kent.edu Office: 330-244- 3551

Kelly Munly, Ph.D, email: kam6832@psu.edu Office: 301-379- 2891

Sherry Lind, MGS, email: lindsr@miamioh.edu Office: 513-484-3829

Past editions of JAG can be accessed by SGS members through the Sage website. The Southern Gerontologist can be found on the Southern Gerontological Society’s website in the members’ area.

The SGS Bylaws Committee is charged with soliciting, developing, and presenting to the Board of Directors proposed changes to the Society’s bylaws (and, as necessary, the Policy & Procedures Manual).

Any SGS member is entitled to propose Bylaws changes. If you wish to do so, please send the proposed change, with your rationale, to Bylaws Committee chair Dr. Ed Rosenberg, Department of Sociology, Chapell Wilson Hall, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, or email it to RosenbergE@appstate.edu.

On May 7, 2016, SGS Student member Heather Altman graduated from the Executive Doctoral Program in Health Leadership from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health. Dr. Altman’s dissertation was on “Assessing the ‘Livability’ of Cities & Towns in Central North Carolina for Older Adults: Implementing the ‘TJCOG Livability Self-Assessment’ Pilot Study.” She continues to work at Carol Woods Retirement Community as the Director of Community Connections, and serves as the Project Manager for the Global Aging & Technology Collaborative.

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Ishan Williams, Ph.D, received the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Human Development and Family Studies Pacesetter Alumni award for her professional excellence, presented to her on April 16, 2016. Each year the departments within the School of Health and Human Sciences honor outstanding alumni for career or civic achievements in scholarship, leadership, or service.

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Holley Kelley, M.S., C.P.G., FT, founder of the Latter-Life Planning Institute, gerontologist, Fellow in Thanatology, and author of multiple award-winning, Amazon #1 New Release, Sunrises and Sunsets: Final Affairs Forged with Flair, Finesse, and FUNctionality, will begin hosting her own radio show, Aging GreatFULLy, broadcast worldwide this summer Aging GreatFULLy offers great wisdom and tips for a FULL and dynamic life with a greatFULL approach. Living by the creed, “Life’s an attitude,” Kelley categorically reveals the magnificent gifts of aging, while inspiring audiences to live greatFULLy by showcasing enthralling guests, distinguished experts, and exploring fascinating subjects, Kelley will have you loving the life you’re in—at any age and any stage! From reshaping our personal and cultural aging attitudes, de-mystifying aging propaganda, and imparting authentic sagacity about life and longevity, Kelley uncovers how to boldly embrace each remarkable day. Kelley infuses her show with positive methodologies, offers tactics to overcome some of the adversities aging brings, and promotes healthy attitudes towards aging and living. Kelley’s debut show on July 22, 2016, will feature the world-renown centenarian, Shirley Zussman, who has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Time Magazine, New York Post, Huffington Post, and still practices as sexologist at the age of 101. Shirley will share her secrets to a fulfilling life, aging perspectives, what she’s learned along the way, her concerns for society moving forward, her favorite modern gadget she can’t live without, and so much more! Aging GreatFULLy broadcasts live, worldwide, every Friday at 11am PST/noon MT/1pmCST/2pmEST. To learn more about Holley, the Aging GreatFULLy show, and upcoming guests, and how to access the station, VISIT KELLEY’S WEBSITE, http://www.sunrisesandsunsetsbook.com/aging-greatfully-radio-show.html. Kelley invites SGS members to share show ideas and propose potential guests as it relates to the overall premise of Aging GreatFULLy. Join her, as she gleans innovative approaches that will nourish the depths of your soul, broaden your mind, and positively impact your life in transformative ways.

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Florida Council on Aging Held a recent Networking Event attended by Florida Advocates in Tampa, FL. Margaret Lynn Duggar, FCoA Executive Director, and Austin R. Curry, Executive Director of Elder Care Advocacy, discussed productive efforts in working with the leadership of the 2017 Legislative Session to benefit Florida's over 5,000,000 Elders. FCOA Is Committed to Serving Florida Seniors.

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Aging in Place. It’s In Your Future.

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Aging Projects, Inc., is excited to announce the Third Annual "Aging in Place. In Your Future" National Conference, September 22, 2016. The conference will include two national keynote speakers, and six engaging workshops on aging in place. Meet some of our 145+ providers to gather resources, network and learn about local resources to age in place successfully. Free Health screening, free pill drop (for expired, no longer needed medications). Free shred event (for sensitive records, financial records and medical records) to protect your identity. Attend the prestigious national awards presentation, lunch, snacks, a raffle, and so much more. Attend free of charge due to sponsor support. Located in beautiful Flat Rock, NC at Blue Ridge Community Colleges' Technology, Development and Technology Center (TEDC). Easy access on/off I-26. For additional details and registration visit: www.AgingProjectsInc.org. Look for the travel stamp. Complete details, registration and a printable flier coming July 15, 2016

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The Faculty at the University of Florida have written hundreds of consumer publications in the ENAFS (Elder Nutrition and Food Safety) series, most available in English and in Spanish. All of these publications are available for free downloading from the UF/IFAS Extension publications database: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_enafs. You also can do a word search to look for a topic that you don’t see on these ENAFS pages.

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SGS Member, Linda Bobroff, Ph.D, and her husband Steve are the proud grandparents of beautiful seven-week old Rachel Gabriella Bobroff, born April 22, 2016 and weighing in at 4 lbs 15 oz. Rachel is now over 7 lbs and a happy and healthy baby, thanks to her fabulous parents, Ben and Ashley Bobroff. The Bobroffs live here in Gainesville, Florida which makes the proud grandparents so happy!

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The UNC Charlotte Gerontology Program celebrated its 25th anniversary this spring. The university supported the state roll out its first plan to comprehensively address dementia. Read more about the event here: http://health.uncc.edu/news/state‐leaders‐roll‐out‐dementia‐plan‐gerontology‐program‐25th‐anniversary‐celebration.

Catherine MacDonald

Network Integration and Outreach

Greater Richmond Age Wave & No Wrong Door

Senior Connections, The Capital Area on Aging

When most academic departments at VCU celebrate a 40th anniversary, they don’t promise a Day of Disruption to take over an entire neighborhood. But VCU Gerontology has a steeper hill to climb than most. We’re working to end ageism in society.

Examples of everyday ageism can be found everywhere in Richmond, whether it’s in the workplace or in the line at the grocery store. A few examples of stigmatizing old age include calling older people “young lady” or saying someone “looks good for their age.” If we’re lucky, we’ll all be older someday. We need to talk about aging not as a problem to be solved, but a process we should embrace. And then there’s simply the numbers: Older adults represent the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. By 2030, the number of people in our region age 65 and over will double and those age 85 and over will more than triple.

So VCU Gerontology brought together the community for a Day of Disruption -- featuring an exhibition of student work at Carytown’s Mott Gallery attended by more than 100. Nationally celebrated gerontologist Dr. Bill Thomas then offered a dynamic performance at the Byrd Theatre to round out the evening. The day’s events served to further the message that VCU Gerontology is a social movement and academic program rolled into one. We’re working to call attention to statements that needlessly stigmatize, change attitudes that affect your loved ones’ and your own health, and call out discrimination that holds communities back. We’ve seen the effects of ageist norms play out in Richmond beyond our own personal experiences. As the discussion in Richmond surrounding Bus Rapid Transit came to a decision point, we saw some attempt to turn the debate into “old” versus “young.” One Twitter user summed up BRT’s supporters’ victory by saying: “Richmond, I'm gonna hold y'all to something, and it's important: No more being tepid on good ideas just because The Grumpy Olds oppose them.”

This Richmonder is probably well-meaning, but this Tweet represents so much of the issue we face in a city often reduced to an “old” versus “new” dynamic when we talk about progress. Older Richmonders face the issues of poverty, food access and health care just like anyone else, which means their opinions on everything from bus routes to baseball stadiums can’t be pigeonholed. Dismissing a group of people by assigning them a “grumpy” label is harmful, yet this kind of language is prolific. When you “other” someone, you’re harming them. Studies show ageism has clear impact on cognitive skills, and ageism itself is contagious. A fear of aging transfers easily to others in through both words and actions.

We’re doing what we can to change the conversation. VCU Gerontology wants to raise the level of discussion about progress in Richmond by eliminating ageism from the conversation and raising issues about aging that are too often ignored. Following the success of the Day of Disruption, the department is taking its message to social media and beyond with the social media hashtag #DisruptAgeism. Engaging in spaces such as Twitter will bring the movement out of the classroom and into the spheres people see ageism constantly. We encourage everyone who wants to combat everyday ageism to join us in using #DisruptAgeism to show the world a new alternative to tired narratives.

Catherine MacDonald

Network Integration and Outreach

Greater Richmond Age Wave & No Wrong Door

Senior Connections, The Capital Area on Aging

An app that expands the utility of on-demand transportation services and a mobility device, whose prototype emerged from a Ring Pop, were the winning ideas pitched at the kickoff event for the Aging2.0 Global Startup Search. Focused on connectedness, engagement and active aging, a room of 100 gerontologists, local government representatives, service providers, business leaders and students gathered at Genworth Financial in Richmond to hear pitches from nine teams comprising local entrepreneurs and university students from Virginia schools.

The Richmond chapter of Aging2.0, an international organization with a mission to reshape technology in aging, hosted the very first event in the global competition. The local chapter is “raising the bar,” says the San Francisco-based headquarters team, and has leveraged movement in the community by being housed in the Greater Richmond Age Wave’s Business for Life work group, which includes a diverse network of advocates and leaders.

Trish Fitzpatrick, vice president of corporate outreach for Uzurv, pitched the company as a way to connect older adults with transportation network services such as Uber and Lyft through advance reservations. Users can develop relationships with drivers, and schedule rides to and from rural areas that might not usually receive service – aspects that Fitzpatrick hopes will appeal to older customers. Anyone in the world will be able to vote for Uzurv in the final round of the competition -- voting takes place on this page from July 18 to August 19.

Event judge Dr. James Cotter, a gerontology professor at VCU, told Richmond Bizsense that Uzurv’s broad appeal set it apart from the other startups. “It is appealing to all older people,” he said.

Ninety-eight-year-old advocate Guy Kinman remarked on the “wonderful, practical event.” He has since used Uzurv to book rides. A resident of Brookdale Imperial Plaza, he said the pitch event has since been abuzz among other residents, “So the ideas have legs.”

The Greater Richmond Age Wave thanks Genworth and Richmond Memorial Health Foundation for sponsoring the Aging2.0 Pitch Event, as well as fellow philanthropic partners The Community Foundation, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg and Bon Secours.

To engage in our next Aging2.0 pitch and expo on September 30, email the team at Richmond@aging2.com.

AUGUST

Georgia Gerontology Society (GGS) 55th Annual Meeting: “Riding the Wave of Opportunity: Advancing Person-Centered Care,” August 8-10, 2016, Jekyll Island Convention Center, Jekyll Island, GA.

http://www.georgiagerontologysociety.org/ggs_annual_conference.htm

OCTOBER

Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging (SE4A) Annual Conference,

October 2-5, 2016, Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, MS.

http://www.se4a.org/conference.html

National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) 2016 Annual Conference, October 23-25, 2016, The Alexander Hotel, Indianapolis, IN.

http://www.ngna.org/events/future-conferences.html

NOVEMBER

Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting: “New Lens on Aging: Changing Attitudes, Expanding Possibilities,” November 16-20, 2016, New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton, New Orleans, LA.

http://www.geron.org

SOUTHERN GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2016-2017

PRESIDENT

R. Turner Goins, Ph.D.

Office: 828-227-3515

Western Carolina Univ., Dept. of Social Work

Health & Human Services Bldg.

4121 Little Savannah Road

Cullowhee, NC 28723

e-mail: rtgoins@wcu.edu

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Jennifer Craft Morgan, Ph.D.

Office: 404-413-5214

Georgia State University Gerontology Institute

PO Box 3984

Atlanta, GA 30302-3984

e-mail: jmorgan39@gsu.edu

SECRETARY

Pamela Pitman Brown, Ph.D.,

CPG Office: 336-337-8274

Winston-Salem State University

601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Winston-Salem, NC 27110

e-mail: pamelapitmanbrownphd@gmail.com

TREASURER

Christopher Kelly, Ph.D.

Office: 402-472-4317

University of Nebraska at Omaha

310 Nebraska Hall,

901 N. 17th St.

Lincoln, NE 68588-0562

e-mail: cmkelly@unomaha.edu

TREASURER ELECT

To be nominated in 2017

PAST PRESIDENT

Christine J. Jensen, Ph.D.

Office: 757-220-4751 ext. 16

Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging

3901 Treyburn Dr., Suite 100

Williamsburg, VA 23185

e-mail: cjensen@excellenceinaging.org

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Vacant (temporarily)

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECT

Vacant (temporarily)

SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE

Vacant (temporarily)

MEMBERS­ AT­ LARGE YEAR ONE OF TWO YEAR TERM

Dana Bradley, Ph.D.

Office: 270-745-2356

Western Kentucky University, Center for Gerontology

Tate Page Hall 241

1901 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green, KY 42101

e-mail: Dana.Bradley@wku.edu

Connie Coogle, Ph.D.

Office: 804-828-1525

VCU-Virginia Center on Aging

P.O. Box 980229

Richmond, VA 23298-0229

e-mail: ccoogle@vcu.edu

Graham Rowles, Ph.D.

Office: 859- 218-0145

University of Kentucky, Gerontology

401C Multi-Disciplinary Sciences Building e

Lexington, KY 40536-0082

e-mail: growl2@uky.edu

LaVona Traywick, Ph.D.

Office: 501-671-2027

University of Arkansas Div. of Agriculture

2301 S. University Ave., Room 3011

Little Rock, AR 72204

e-mail: ltraywick@uaex.edu

MEMBERS-AT- LARGE

YEAR TWO OF TWO YEAR TERM

Jaye L. Atkinson, Ph.D.

Office: 404-413-5668

Georgia State University

25 Park Place, Suite 1128, Dept. of Communication

Atlanta, GA 30303

e-mail: jla@gsu.edu

Malcolm P. Cutchin, Ph.D.

Office: 313-577-9956

Wayne State University

259 Mack Ave.

Detroit, MI 48202

e-mail: mpc@wayne.edu

Leisa Easom, Ph.D.

RN Office: 229-928-1234

Georgia Southwestern State University

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

800 GSW University Drive

Americus, GA 31709

e-mail: Leisa.Easom@gsw.edu

Kelly Niles-Yokum, MPA, Ph.D.

Office: 508-688-9013

University of La Verne

657 North Ukiah Way

Upland, CA 91786

e-mail: kniles-yokum@laverne.edu

ASSOCIATION MANAGER

Lee Ann Ferguson, M.A.

Office: 866-920- 4660

PO BOX 160

Taylorsville, NC 28681

e-mail: admin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

AWARDS COMMITTEE

LaVona Traywick, Ph.D.

Office: 501-671-2027

University of Arkansas Div. of Agriculture

2301 S. University Ave., Room 3011

Little Rock, AR 72204

e-mail: ltraywick@uaex.edu

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE

Christopher Kelly, Ph.D.

Office: 402-472-4317

University of Nebraska at Omaha

310 Nebraska Hall, 901 N. 17th St.

Lincoln, NE 68588-0562

e-mail: cmkelly@unomaha.edu

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

Ed Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Office: 828-262-6146

Appalachian State University

Chapell Wilson Hall

Boone, NC 28608

e-mail: rosenberge@appstate.edu

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS

(FUTURE DIRECTIONS COMMITTEE)

Don Bradley, Ph.D.

Office: 252-328-4838

Samford University, Dept of Sociology

800 Lakeshore Drive

Birmingham, AL 35209

e-mail: dbradley@samford.edu

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Vacant (temporarily)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

R. Turner Goins, Ph.D.

Office: 828-227- 3515

Western Carolina Univ., Dept. of Social Work

Health & Human Services Bldg.

4121 Little Savannah Road

Cullowhee, NC 28723

e-mail: rtgoins@wcu.edu

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Denise Scruggs, MA, MS, CADDCT

Office: 434.544.8456

Lynchburg College, Beard Center on Aging

1501 Lakeside Drive

Lynchburg, VA 24501

e-mail: scruggs.dr@lynchburg.edu

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Christine J. Jensen, Ph.D.

Office: 757-220- 4751 ext. 16

Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging

3901 Treyburn Dr., Suite 100

Williamsburg, VA 23185

e-mail: cjensen@excellenceinaging.org

PROGRAM COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSONS

Elizabeth Tait, PhD

Office: 828-227- 2657

Assistant Professor, MHS Program

School of Health Sciences

Western Carolina University

442 Health & Human Sciences

Cullowhee, NC 28723

e-mail: emtait@email.wcu.edu

Leland "Bert" Waters, PhD

Office: 804-828-1525

Virginia Geriatric Education Center

Virginia Center on Aging

Virginia Commonwealth University

P.O. Box 980229

Richmond, VA 23298-0229

e-mail: lhwaters@vcu.edu

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

Connie Coogle, Ph.D.

Office: 804-828-1525

VCU-Virginia Center on Aging

P.O. Box 980229

Richmond, VA 23298-0229

e-mail: ccoogle@vcu.edu

EDITOR, JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY

Joseph Gaugler, Ph.D

Office: 612-626- 2485

University of Minnesota School of Nursing

5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall

308 Harvard St. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455

e-mail: gaug0015@umn.edu

EDITORS, SOUTHERN GERONTOLOGIST

Kelly Munly, Ph.D.

Office: 814-940-3105

Penn State, Altoona

3000 Ivyside Park

Altoona, PA 16601

e-mail: kellymunly@gmail.com

Chih-Ling Liou, Ph.D.

Office: 330-244- 3551

6000 Frank Avenue NW

North Canton, OH 44720

email: cliou@kent.edu

Sherry Lind, MGS

Office: 513-484-3829

P.O. Box 783

Oxford, OH 45056

e-mail: lindsr@miamioh.edu

SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE

Dana Bradley, Ph.D.

Office: 270-745- 2356

Western Kentucky University, Center for Gerontology

Tate Page Hall 241

1901 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green, KY 42101

e-mail: Dana.Bradley@wku.edu

STUDENT COMMITTEE

Vacant (temporarily)

SENIOR COMMITTEE

Vacant (temporarily)

WEB-SITE DEVELOPER

Lorne Moon

Office: 757-565-0867

First InSites

131 Quaker Meeting House Road

Williamsburg, VA 23188

e-mail: lorne@firstinsites.com

SGS Annual Conference & Meeting Leadership & Professional Networking; Continuing Education.

Members receive a deep discount on registration fees for the annual meeting.

Publications

The Journal of Applied Gerontology and The Southern Gerontologist newsletter. A free subscription to the Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG), the official journal of SGS is included with membership. The Journal is devoted to the publication of contributions that focus explicitly on the application of knowledge and insights from research and practice to improvement of the quality of life of older persons. Particular emphasis is placed on manuscripts and editorials that enhance dialogue among researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. In addition, members receive the Southern Gerontologist, a quarterly newsletter that complements JAG by providing updates on applied projects, member activities and emerging issues, and informing members of new books and videos of interest to the field of aging.

Members of SGS also receive a sizeable discount on publication fees, if their work is accepted for publication in the Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.

Student Privileges

Membership discount, conference registration discount, and networking & leadership opportunities. SGS Committees are member-friendly and provide an excellent opportunity to enhance one’s professional development. By adding your voice to SGS you can help ensure that dialogue and cooperation maintain the balance between research and practice, through the guiding principle of SGS-- the alliance of practitioners and academicians to enhance the lives of our elders.

Don't miss the opportunity to become a member of a group of the South's most respected gerontology professionals.

There are many opportunities for members to contribute to the organization and its progress in bridging those gaps that do exist between research and practice. Please let us know how we can include you!