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Traci DeBoard Volunteer Coordinator |
Rocky Hudson Director of RSVP |
Loretta Lawson Program Coordinator |
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Important Announcements of Activities: For more information call RSVP of Kay County at 580-762-9412
Mark Your Calendars Now for the 37th Annual Oklahoma Conference on Aging “Secrets of Aging: Hidden Treasures” May 15-17, 2012 Embassy Suites Norman—Hotel & Conference Center · Largest aging conference in Oklahoma. · Senior Day is May 15, 2012 - fun and informative day FREE for Oklahomans 60 years of age and older. Individual and group registration will be available. · Professional Days are May 16-17, 2012 - informative sessions and networking for professionals and advocates in the field of aging. · Call for Workshop Proposals accepted until January 20, 2012. See attached form for details. · 2012 Senior Poetry Contest entries accepted until January 31, 2012. See attached form for details. · Exhibitor and Sponsor applications accepted until April 6, 2012. See attached form for details. · Online attendee registration will be available in January 2012. · Sponsored by the OKDHS Aging Services Division. E-mail asd.conference@okdhs.org for more information. We hope to see you there! ** Loretta Myers** Senior Services Help Available Judy Rupp from NODA will be in Ponca City to provide personal help on various issues related to Seniors. She will be at the Ponca City Senior Center on the last Wednesday of each month from 9:00 until 4:00. Judy has worked for NODA for many years. This is a great opportunity to get questions answered and receive help on senior issues dealing with medical, financial, or legal needs. Rupp is a Certified Aging Information and Assistance Specialist, care coordinator and Medicare specialist. She welcomes drop-ins but, based upon the success of her previous two visits, appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 749-1149. According to Rupp, the No. 1 question asked by her clients regards Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Part D drug plans. "There are 7,000 Americans turning 65 every day," Rupp explained in an email interview. "Granted, they don't all live in Oklahoma but there are a lot retiring on any given day. For example, NOC recently offered a retiree benefit package deal. "Retirees should compare their company retiree benefits with The Medicare Advantage plans, and original Medicare with a Drug plan to see which would be the best plan for them."
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The Retired Senior
Volunteer Program
Kay County, Oklahoma
RSVP Location
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is located at 205 West Hartford, Suite 100, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601. Our phone number is (580) 762-9412 and our e-mail address is rsvp@cableone.net. We invite you to come by and visit us. Please also visit our web site at www.rsvppc.org.
What is Kay County RSVP?
Kay County RSVP is a program which matches the interests and life experiences of seniors age 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that help address community needs. Volunteers have the opportunity to use their life experience and skills to help others and to improve the communities in which they live. RSVP serves as a link to over 60 volunteer sites (also called stations) throughout Kay County.
RSVP also sponsors eleven different programs which also help meet community needs and provide additional volunteer opportunities. For more information about these programs.
How Much Time is Needed?
Volunteers give anywhere from a few hours to many hours a week helping at various places in their communities.
Where Can I Volunteer?
Today’s older adults are busy, productive people. Some RSVP volunteers use their skills and experience to tutor and mentor children, counsel small businesses, assist at health clinics, hospitals or nursing homes, or teach other seniors computer skills. Others distribute food at area nutrition sites as well as deliver meals to homebound seniors, some volunteer at a variety of one-time community events. RSVP volunteers want to keep active in ways that make a difference.
4 By joining RSVP you receive free supplemental insurance, which will cover any incremental costs not covered by your own insurance if you are injured while doing volunteer work scheduled through the RSVP office.
4 RSVP matches the interests and life experiences of seniors age 55 and older with the volunteer opportunities in the community.
4 RSVP serves as a link to over 60 volunteer sites or stations throughout Kay County.
4 RSVP provides recognition to the volunteers for their efforts in the community.
4 Volunteer hours are reported to the State and Federal Government to help obtain grants which fund the program. These grant dollars provide further opportunities for growth in our communities!
4 You have an opportunity through RSVP to utilize your knowledge and skills to help others.
4 Commit to report your hours monthly. At the first of each month report your volunteer hours to RSVP. This can be done by mail, in person at the office, by phone, or by e-mail.
Become an RSVP volunteer today!
205 W. Hartford Ste 100
Ponca City, Ok 74601
(580) 762-9412