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Published Semiannually Summer 2012 Volume XIV, Number 2
W E A R E
Meals On Wheels
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By Richard R. Heinzman, Executive Director
In this election season, we are bombarded
with competing claims about
future spending for defense, Medicare,
Medicade, Social Security, and other
government programs. However, there
is an immediate need today – the proper nutrition of many
seniors in our community. These seniors find it difficult to
worry about long range sustainability of programs when they
are hungry today.
The effects of aging are many. Some individuals lose their
mobility and are confined to a wheel chair. Others lose their
eyesight and can no longer prepare meals. Some can no longer
operate an automobile and consequently cannot shop for food.
MACOA works to meet the nutrition and socialization needs
of seniors in our community. Our popular Meals On Wheels
(MOW) program serves over 365 seniors a hot, nutritious meal
delivered to their home by a friendly volunteer five days per
week. While a lot of seniors are fortunate to have family nearby
to assist with their needs, others are not so fortunate. To these
seniors, the meal each day may make it possible for them to
remain in their home.
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part of the MOW support system. The delivery of the meal
by a friendly volunteer means the welfare of each senior is
checked each day. This visit by our MOW volunteer provides
more than a hot meal. It provides an opportunity for the senior
to have personal contact with a caring individual. Socialization
is as important to well being as nutrition. Being isolated
and alone can lead to depression and despair. Most MOW
clients anticipate the friendly volunteer as much as they do the
meal. The volunteer provides a personal link to the outside
world.
Proper nutrition and isolation are great concerns for many
seniors. MOW helps meet these concerns in your community.
However, many more are on waiting lists for meals than
receive them each day. And the demographics reflect a
growing problem. As our community ages, we are faced with
increasing needs.
You can help MACOA meet these needs. Our MOW
volunteers serve faithfully. Some deliver meals once a month.
Others deliver once a week. Some businesses encourage their
employees to participate. Financial support is also essential
to maintain this service. The average home delivered meal
costs about $4.50. A $1,000 donation will purchase the food
for one senior for one year. But, any amount will make a
difference. You can mail donations to 115 East Jefferson
Street, <strong>Montgomery</strong>, AL 36104 or go to the “Donations” tab
on our web site at www.macoa.org. You can be sure that your
donation will help a grateful senior.
MACOA
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
Jan Ellis, chair
sam Johnson, Vice chair
Jeff Vines, secretary-Treasurer
sheri McKean, immediate Past-chairman
richard r. Heinzman, Executive Director
Dick Amberg
Dottie blair
brenda blalock
barbara bonds
cathy caddell
Deloris carter
Mary cleland
Amy crawford
colin Gaston
Joe Guillot
reed ingram
Pete Knight
Art Loescher
cathy Martin
Thomas McPherson
Phelps reid
Nancy shinbaum
Joy skelton
Leah stephens
Joe sutton
Michael Thurman
Menelle Weiss
Virginia Whitfield
Dianne Wingfield
Ex-OfficiO MEMbErs
barbara Duke • Helen Geesey
sue Groce • Alice reynolds
sarah spear • sieu Tang Wood
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Notes from
the Chair
By Jan Ellis
Chair, Board of Directors
The <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On Aging has served the seniors in
the river region since 1972. We offer many programs, but Meals On
Wheels is our flagship. We are currently serving 366 seniors a hot meal,
five days a week. Sadly to say, we have another 352 people on our waiting
list. We would love to add more routes in order to reach these seniors, but
we need your donations to make this a reality. Once we begin offering a
daily meal, we need to be assured, financially, of sustaining that
commitment. We also provide 110 meals a day to four senior nutrition
centers in the area. Last month churches, restaurants and individuals
donated more than 1,800 frozen meals to MACOA for clients to pick up
at our office. Approximately 250 seniors come by and pick up bags of
five to six meals once a week. We also have a great need for more of these
frozen meals. No one is guaranteed a meal; we can only give out as many
as we receive from our wonderful volunteers.
These daily meals are a source of much needed nutrition, as well as
daily contact with a caring volunteer. The majority of our clients were
self-sufficient and productive their entire life; many now need our help
to continue living alone at home. Many need our help to keep from just
being hungry.
Volunteers and financial contributions have always been the back-
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bone of our program. Meals On Wheels could not operate one day
without this unselfish support. Volunteers not only deliver meals, but
also, perhaps even more importantly, show concern, love and
compassion to our seniors. Frequently the volunteer may be the only
person the senior sees all day, providing human contact and a safety
net, particularly for those living alone.
Some comments from our seniors about the volunteers who
deliver their meals include:
“The time they give to me and their smiles are the best part of my whole day.”
“I tell them they are angels on wheels.”
“I don’t know what I’d done without them and my daily meal.
I can't cook for myself and nobody comes over to cook for me.”
“They don’t just deliver a meal, they deliver a friendship.”
How many of us can ever say we’ve ever been really hungry, have ever
been totally alone or even just forgotten? Please find a place in your
heart to help MACOA keep the wheels rolling as efficiently as possible
and allow us to serve even more seniors in our community. You can do
this by taking action today:
DONATE: Your dollar goes a long way to help hungry seniors stay
healthy and independent.
VOLUNTEER: Consider delivering meals or assisting in frozen meal
preparation.
RAISE AWARENESS: Share MACOA’s mission with others to help
broaden our base of supporters. Our seniors deserve our love and
generosity. We owe them a pledge of support.
YOUR HEART WILL UNDERSTAND!
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<strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On Aging
115 East Jefferson Street • <strong>Montgomery</strong>, Alabama 36104-3616
(334) 263-0532 • FAX (334) 240-6769
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
macoa@macoa.org • www.macoa.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
The <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On Aging (MACOA) exists to
assist senior citizens by providing services to promote
independent living, by offering opportunities to enhance quality
of life, and by increasing awareness of senior issues.
MACOA DIRECTORY
Richard R. Heinzman, Executive Director
Geraldine Lusane, Office Manager
Martha Furr, Financial Director
DEVELOPMENT
(Special Events, Fund Raising, <strong>Highl</strong><strong>ights</strong> Magazine)
Candy Strickland, Development Director
SENIOR SERVICES
(Meals On Wheels, Senior Centers, Outreach)
Mary Margaret Kyser, Senior Services Director
RSVP
(Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Jennifer Williams, RSVP Director
ARCHIBALD SENIOR CENTER
(Senior Social & Educational Activities)
Dr. Martin Mayer, Archibald Director
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In February MACOA seniors and the seniors of the River
Region gathered at the Wetumka Civic Center for the CAAC
Valentine’s Dance. Preston Frasier entertained everyone with fabulous
music and they danced the afternoon away.
April 3rd Perry Hill seniors were treated to a day of Bingo and pampering by the <strong>Montgomery</strong>
Catholic PreparatoryHigh School. The students served meals, brought great Bingo prizes and gave the ladies
manicures. Our seniors were delighted to be part of the <strong>Montgomery</strong> Catholic Community Service Day.
Kathleen Bradford joins MACOA staff as the
new Community Resources
Coordinator. She worked as the
University Editor at AUM before
staying at home full-time with her
three children. During that time,
Kathleen worked from home as a
freelance editor and writer for
various publications through
<strong>Montgomery</strong> Living, Stratos
Publishing, Alabama Power, Jewish
Federation of Central Alabama and Acorn Publishing.
She is also active in the community serving through
her church, St. John’s, and a number of civic and
charitable organizations.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Mrs. Viola Whatley was selected
to receive the Nat King Cole
Society’s Founders Award.
This award was presented to individuals who have played an
intergral role in helping to establish the Nat King Cole
Society, Inc., as a world wide organization. The Society is
dedicated to preserving Nat King Cole’s music and legacy
promoting diversity and racial harmony and providing
scholarships to deserving <strong>Montgomery</strong> County
High School graduates.
The award was presented at The 18th Annual
Nat King Cole Birthday and Scholarship
Fundraising Bash on Sunday, March 18, 2012
at the Alabama State University Acadome Banquet Room.
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MACOA’s Easter Egg
Hunt was held at Pete Peterson
Lodge. Everyone enjoyed a picnic
meal and several Gospel
singers. The students of Alabama State University Occupational
Therapy department were on hand to hide the
eggs. They also helped in serving and finding the eggs
for our seniors. During lunch Dr. Jewell Dickson gave a
very informative presentation on Balance and Fall
Prevention.
Emily von Gal joins the MACOA staff as the new
Meals On Wheels Assistant. A
native of South Carolina, she attended
Clemson University and graduated
with a degree in biology from AUM.
Emily worked for seven years as the
Director of Christian Education at St.
John’s Episcopal Church. Since then,
she has also been a stay-at-home
mother for her three children.
Emily is still very involved at St.
John’s, her church home, teaching Sunday school and
working on multiple service guilds.
This Award was given in memory of the late
Mr. Amos Harris, Founder of the
Nat King Cole Society, Inc.
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t h e f a c e s o f
Meals On Wheels
The Client The Volunteer and The Board Member
Donald Jones picks up a set of
weekly meals at the <strong>Montgomery</strong>
<strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on
Aging for his elderly aunt who
can't cook for herself.
"My auntie is real sick," Jones
said. Jones just signed up for
MACOA’s Frozen Food program
and is able to make a
$10 donation on her behalf.
But there are hundreds of seniors
in <strong>Montgomery</strong> who do
not have the money or the
family to help prepare food.
"Our elders do not have to go
hungry. They shouldn't go
hungry," Jones said.
But 17% of Alabama seniors
face the threat of hunger; the
6th highest in the country according
to the National Meals
on Wheels Research Foundation.
MACOA feeds 365 seniors
hot meals five days a week.
However, almost 400 elderly
people remain on a waiting
list to receive meals or are
outside Meals On Wheels current
delivery areas. Many of
these waiting seniors come to
the MACOA office every
week to pick up frozen meals
to sustain them.
Earlier this year the frozen meal supply became severely understocked.
Without hesitation, board members Barbara Duke and Sieu
Tang Wood began working to refill the store of frozen meals. Mrs.
Duke began preparing frozen meals herself from home. With hard
work and a little ingenuity, Mrs. Duke cooked, packaged and delivered
over 100 frozen meals in April alone.
Sieu Tang Wood gave our frozen meals program the shot in the arm
that it needed to stay alive. MACOA is proud to have board members
and friends that not only support events and board meetings, but actually
get their hands dirty to make feeding the elderly a reality and not a
dream. Mrs. Duke and Mrs. Wood saw a need and acted swiftly to rectify
the problem.
Mrs. Wood contacted her friend and restaurateur Chang Kai Lin for
help. Mr. Lin owns Rooster’s Country Buffet. He agreed to donate food
each day to MACOA. Mrs. Wood and her husband, Bill Wood, and
many of Tang’s Alterations employees worked tirelessly to package
that food into hundreds of frozen meals trays. The first month, Mr.
Wood delivered over 370 frozen meals to the MACOA office. Through
their devotion and generosity, Mr. Lin and Mr. and Mrs. Wood have
continued to provide 300 to 400 meals each month for a total of over
1,500 since the beginning of the year. Nearly 300 elderly clients procured
a week’s worth of frozen meals per month because of the all the
extra meals provided.
MACOA cannot serve its clients
without the support and generosity
of local businesses, restaurants and the
dedication of its board members.
This assistance allows senior
citizens to stay in their own homes;
retaining their dignity and independence.
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Why Should I be an RSVP Volunteer?
Every six months, RSVP programs report to the Federal government on the progress of their volunteer
efforts and how these efforts impact their communities. The reports include the number of volunteers, how
many hours they serve, and where they serve. These reports allow the governments to see where needs are and
how volunteers are meeting these needs. This helps keep up the flow of federal funds to support volunteer efforts.
Another reason is that it is good for your health! Volunteers agree that volunteering makes them feel
physically healthier and less stressed. Volunteering corresponds with higher levels of life satisfaction, including
a greater sense of meaning and purpose and causes one to be more optimistic.
The RSVP project, sponsored by MACOA, covers Autauga, Coosa, Elmore, Tallapoosa, and <strong>Montgomery</strong>
Counties. For more information on volunteering contact:
Autauga/<strong>Montgomery</strong>: Pam Goodwin (334) 365-1007, (334) 265-9204; pgoodwin@macoa.org
Coosa: vacant (contact main office (334)-265-9204)
Elmore: Shirley Stewart (334) 285-4114; sastewart@macoa.org
Tallapoosa: Ann Hardman (256)-215-5408; adhardman@macoa.org
RSVP bids a fond farewell to Linda McLemore,
coordinator of <strong>Montgomery</strong> County. Linda had a
great rapport with her volunteers and she will be
missed. She has been replaced by long time staff
member Pam Goodwin who has served as the
coordinator in Autauga County for the
last 12 years. Pam will be serving both counties.
Pam is known for her work with the Yellow Dot
Program and the Autauga Water Festival. She also
developed the frozen meals program in Prattville and
provides over 700 meals each month. Pam’s hours
will be: Monday, Friday and every other Thursday in the Prattville
office (334-365-1007); Tuesday, Wednesday and every other
Thursday in the <strong>Montgomery</strong> office (334-265-9204).
Coosa County Coordinator Christine Harrell is retiring
to keep her new granddaughter after serving
four years in the Rockford office. She is best known
for her work with the adult literacy program, the Governor’s
Task Force for Strengthening Alabama Families,
and the development of two Neighborhood
Watch programs in the county. She also contributes a basket of
Christine’s Homemade Goodies to the Culinary Caper’s Silent Auction
and the Swinging Fore Seniors Golf Tournament. We are happy
to say that Christine will continue to be an RSVP volunteer. Interviews
are being scheduled for her replacement. If you have questions
please feel free to contact the main office at 334-265-9204.
RSVP WANTS YOU!
What is RSVP?
RSVP stands for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. It is a part of
a family of national service programs under the umbrella of Senior Corps. The
purpose of RSVP is to link the skills, knowledge, and experience of a volunteer
with identified needs in the community and to provide rewarding opportunities
for seniors.
Any person 55 years of age or older who is willing to volunteer on a regular
basis is eligible for membership. The amount of service can vary. The average number of hours served is
about four hours per week. There are no dues or membership fees.
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The National Association
for Black
Veterans, Inc. (NAB-
VETS) is a membership
organization charged to
address issues concerning
black and other minority
veterans. This mission also includes
advocacy for youth and families, community involvement
to help create positive lifestyles for veterans,
and the empowerment of low income and
minority veterans and civilians. In keeping with
their mission the chapter of NABVETS in Autauga
County has formed a partnership with the
Autauga County Extension Service, sponsor of the
local 4-H Program, to help low income children
participate in 4-H.
Once agriculturally focused, today’s 4-H
concentrates on healthy living, science, engineering
and technology programs. The main focus of
these volunteers will be to raise funds to send children
to camps and on field trips and to purchase
supplies and materials for 4-H contests. Volunteers
also plan to judge these contests. If you are
interested in learning more about this program,
please contact Pam Goodwin, Autauga/<strong>Montgomery</strong>
County Coordinator at 334-365-1007.
MACOA/Summer 2012

TWO IMPORTANT ELECTIONS UPCOMING IN ALABAMA
By: Reese McKinney, Judge of Probate, <strong>Montgomery</strong> County
There are two important elections on the horizon in the State of Alabama. The 2012 General Election
on November 6th probably comes as no surprise to most people because of the constant media attention on
the Presidential candidates. In Alabama, however, there is a special statewide constitutional amendment election
that will be held on September 18th. In each of these elections, it is important for you to know your responsibilities
as a voter and exercise your right to vote.
As the Chief Election Official for <strong>Montgomery</strong> County, I do not advocate for one side of an issue or for a
particular candidate, but I do encourage strong voter participation in all elections. Furthermore, I understand
that the requirements and deadlines related to each election may cause confusion for some voters. With that
understanding and a desire to see strong voter participation, I would like to provide you with some important
information and dates for the upcoming elections.
Special Statewide Constitutional Amendment Election – September 18, 2012
Absentee Voting Begins...........................August 9, 2012
Last Day to Register to Vote.....................September 7, 2012
Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot...September 13, 2012
Absentee Ballot Hand-Delivery Deadline....September 17, 2012
Absentee Ballot Postmark Deadline...........September 17, 2012
2012 General Election – November 6, 2012
Absentee Voting Begins............................September 27, 2012
Last Day to Register to Vote......................October 26, 2012
Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot....November 1, 2012
Absentee Ballot Hand-Delivery Deadline....November 5, 2012
Absentee Ballot Postmark Deadline...........November 5, 2012
Points to Remember for Voter Registration: In order to vote in any election, you must be registered to
vote at the physical address where you reside. If your address has changed since you last registered to vote,
you must update your voter registration record to reflect the change. You may register to vote at the Board of
Registrars or at any Probate Tag & License Office. You may also download a voter registration form at
www.montgomeryelectioncenter.org.
Points to Remember for Absentee Voting: If you will be absent from the county on Election Day, or otherwise
unable to vote at your assigned polling place, please take advantage of the opportunity for absentee
voting. We strive to make the absentee voting process simple and user-friendly. Please note, however, that
there are important deadlines for applying for an absentee ballot and returning a voted absentee ballot.
Please keep in mind that you can submit an absentee ballot application at any time and we will keep it on file
until ballots are available for the specified election (see “Absentee Voting Begins” dates above). If you need
more information on absentee voting or would like to request an absentee ballot application, you may contact
us at 334-832-1281 or visit www.montgomeryelectioncenter.org.
Points to Remember for Election Day: On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling place.
All polling places in <strong>Montgomery</strong> County are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and accessible to persons
with disabilities. If you have questions about your polling place location or other Election Day procedures,
please contact the <strong>Montgomery</strong> Election Center at 334-832-7744 or visit www.montgomeryelectioncenter.org.
I hope the information in this article will be helpful to you as you prepare for the upcoming elections this
year. I encourage you to share this information with as many people as possible. If you have questions about
the election process or would like a voter education specialist to speak with a group that you belong to, please
contact the <strong>Montgomery</strong> Election Center at 334-832-7744.
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ARCHIBALD SENIOR CENTER
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Pigeon Forge: July 23-27 - $425
Charleston & Savannah: October 22-26 - $589
Christmastime on the Danube: December 10-19 - $3405
Italy (Rome, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Venice): March 2-11 - $2499
Plus Day Trips Every Month!!
Our trips are guaranteed the lowest price and best value in the industry! The greatest way
to travel with your friends. Twenty-four hour tour guides and all details pre-arranged.
One thing that sets us apart from other senior centers in the area is the amount of travel we offer... see the list
above for our offerings. When you receive this issue of <strong>Highl</strong><strong>ights</strong> we’ll just have returned from a tour of Ireland, the
fifth international tour hosted by Archibald since I arrived here a little more than three years ago.
Another thing that sets us apart is the amount of volunteerism at the Archibald Center. I am particularly grateful because
if I had remained in my school career, I would have been stuck in my administrative office and probably not
traveled very much at all. One thing about school I’ve been reminded of recently is the community service and volunteerism
requirements most schools have.
What brought this to mind is the effort at the Archibald Center to prepare frozen meals for the MACOA frozen meals
program. Our Archibald volunteers have produced many hundreds of meals so far, thanks to members who come in
Thursday mornings to work in the kitchen and those who generously donate money or food to the project. For many
of you who stop by from time to time it is obvious that on many days the office and telephone are handled by volunteers.
Other volunteers may be less obvious but all of our classes and activities are taught or headed by volunteers.
To me, the presence and even the dependence on volunteers prevents the Archibald Center from becoming an exclusive
club. Even though we have a non-manditory membership fee, the ownership of the center really belongs to
those folks who take it upon themselves to bring their interest and skills to others by offering a class or organizing an
activity. If you have an idea in mind to lead a class or group, please give me a call. It is also a community service to
participate in an activity here.
Being a member of a line dancing class is lending support to other line dancers. Joining an exercise class is helping
others to be less self-conscious about exercising and offering social support to others who many have few social outlets.
Look at our calendar and make a commitment to spend some time here and get to know other members.
The Archibald Center means a lot to many folks in the <strong>Montgomery</strong> area.
Dr. Martin Mayer
Archibald Senior Center Director, (334) 240-6767
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10:00-Noon Bridge, Dominos, Pennies,
Canasta, May I
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Noon-1:00 Lunch ($5)
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“Upbeats” (16 piece big band music)
“Little Big Band” (8 piece big band music)
“Dixieland Band” (8 piece)
“German Band” (8 piece beer garden music)
For details and bookings call Carolyn Chambliss (334) 272-2353
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MOW Volunteer Tea
Kathleen Bradford and Emily
von Gal greeted the many
volunteers and gave out the
Meals On Wheels insulated
food tote.
A big “thank you” goes out to Al’s Flowers for
providing the beautiful floral centerpiece.
Mary Cleland, Mary Margaret Kyser and Jan
Ellis helped to make the Tea very successful.
Cheese straws, fruit tray, tarts, and chicken fingers
were donated by several board members.
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Every year MACOA honors our volunteers with a
Tea as a way of thanking them for all they do. This
year the Volunteer Appreciation Tea was held Tuesday,
April 24th, from 2-4pm in the Archibald Senior Center.
Each volunteer was given a Meals On Wheels insulated
food tote.
MACOA thanks every volunteer for their numerous
hours of faithful and dedicated volunteer service.
Jane and Jack Fowler, Ann Collister, Joe and Annette Sutton
were among the many volunteers that attended the
Volunteer Appreciation Tea.
Delicious dessert treats were among the wonderful
varieties of treats offered to our sweet
volunteers!
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Culinary Caper
The Culinary Caper has become a well-known community event. The eighteenth annual Caper, held on Sunday, March 4,
lived up to its reputation. Once again, nearly 300 fortunate diners enjoyed delicious dishes prepared and served by some of the area’s
finest chefs coordinated by Al Steineker of the Kings Table Catering. Servers assisting the chefs were community volunteers coordinated
by Deborah and Jason Manasco. The silent auction and $1000 shopping spree drawing provided extra attractions for Caper
guests. The 2012 Culinary Caper was indeed a success! MACOA is pleased that the Culinary Caper raised nearly $50,000. This will
help ensure that seniors continue to receive programs and services so vital to their well-being. For many, the Meals On Wheels program
enables them to retain the dignity and independence of living in their own home.
Board members, Sam Johnson and Nancy Shinbaum,
Culinary Caper co-chairs, are shown with MACOA Board
Chair Jan Ellis and Rick Heinzman.
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Many thanks to our Sponsors:
Adams Drugs
Alabama Power Foundation
Aldridge, Borden & Company, CPA
Best Glass Company, Inc.
Beta Nu Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Fran and Larry Brittain, Jr.
Joyce and John Caddell
Dixie Electric Cooperative
First United Methodist Church
Cheryl and Tom Gilliland
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC
Commissioner Reed Ingram
Jeila and Knox Kershaw
J.K. Lowder Family Foundation
McKean & Associates, Architects LLC
McNeill Family
McPhillips Shinbaum LLP
Ruth and Jay Ott
Renasant Bank
S.P.I.R.I.T. of Frazer
United Methodist Church
Bubba Trottman
The Silent Auction drew a big crowd and
raised over $8,800. Proceeds are used to
provide meals for senior citizens who are
living at home and unable to prepare meals
for themselves.
Candy Strickland, Pat Bamman, Mary Margaret Kyser, Stacia Bailey and Nancy Shinbaum worked
together to make the Caper the huge success it was.
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Nearly 300 fortunate diners enjoyed delicious
dishes prepared and served by some of the area’s
finest chefs.
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Susan Woody with Bluewater Broadcasting was
the Master Of Cerimonies, and Al Steineker
with the Kings Table Catering was the chef
coordinator.
Many thanks to our Chefs:
A Social Event Catering /
Bandanas
Gwen Massey
Boomer T’s BBQ
Larry & Teresa Strichik
Café Louisa
Missy Mercer
Capital City Club
Michael Schwartz
Garrett’s
Gary Garner
King’s Table Catering
Al Steineker & Tia Grady
Martha’s Place
Martha Hawkins
Michael’s Table
Michael Hochhalter
<strong>Montgomery</strong> Catering, Inc.
Johnny Sullivan
Peppertree Steaks ‘N Wine
Kathy Holmes & Jeff Verner
Personal Touch Events
Carron Morrow & Lela Foshee
Sunday Dinner Direct
Jerry Beers
United Johnson Brothers
Mark Mussafer
Wynlakes Country Club
Amanda Brown & Debbie Goodman
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Ken Hare, Retired Advertiser Editorial Page Editor,
Continues His Community Outreach
Because of his community outreach, Ken Hare, former
Advertiser editorial editor, was named the <strong>Montgomery</strong> Advertiser
2011 Citizen of the Year.
As part of the recognition, Hare received a $1,000 check
of which he donated half to the <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On
Aging for its Meals On Wheels program.
For the past two years, Ken and his wife, Julie, have delivered
meals through the Meals On Wheels program, delivering
10 meals on their 10-mile route in Chisholm once a month.
“You’re providing a service,” he said. “You enjoy the interaction,
even though you can’t visit for a long time.”
Left:
Thomas McPherson, MACOA board member, accepts a check
from Ken Hare on behalf of MACOA for its Meals On Wheels
program.
“Your Heart Will Understand!”
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Community Awareness
The Working Women’s Home Association
held its annual grant presentation January
12th. MACOA was the recipient of a $30,000
grant.
Within the city of <strong>Montgomery</strong> and its environs,
the intent and purpose of the Working
Women’s Home Association is: to aid and assist
distressed and abused women and their
children; to aid in the education of women to the
end that they may become self-sufficient; to aid
and assist women in providing emergency housing;
and to aid and assist elderly persons, particularly
women, in meeting their basic needs.
MACOA’s Rick Heinzman and Mary
Margaret Kyser accept the grant from WWHA
Winnie Stakley and Susan Patton.
In the spirit of community awareness, the
<strong>Montgomery</strong> Advertiser offered the use of their
downtown parking lot for Jubilee CityFest patrons.
Parking was only $5 and all proceeds went
to MACOA. Shown above is Rick Heinzman with
SMSgt Melissa Arroyo, student Senior NCO Academy;
Sam Martin, publisher <strong>Montgomery</strong> Advertiser;
and SMSgt Minnie Propset, student Senior
NCO Academy.
Right: Mr. Julius Taylor
with the Zerox Corporation
presents a donation
to MACOA on behalf of
their local employees.
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The <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On
Aging has officially been chosen as a
recipient of a grant from the Junior
League of <strong>Montgomery</strong> in the amount
of $10,000. MACOA was researched
and recommended by the League’s
Community Research committee, approved by their General
Membership, and a sufficient number of their members have
signed up to volunteer at MACOA over the next year.
The Junior League of <strong>Montgomery</strong> held their grant
awards reception May 22 at the <strong>Montgomery</strong> Museum of
Fine Arts. They presented one large cardboard check in the
amount of $92,000 to eight area agencies.
“We are so honored to support <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong>
<strong>Council</strong> On Aging this year. I know that our partnership will
be a great one,” said Lisa Stevens, Community Research
Chair, Junior League of <strong>Montgomery</strong>.
On Tuesday, April 17, the <strong>Montgomery</strong> Rotary
Club and the <strong>Montgomery</strong> Sunrise Rotary Club presented
checks to the <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On
Aging's Archibald Senior Center. The money was used to
install new air conditioning at the senior center.
Pictured from left to right: MRC President Rick Pate, Paul
Miles, Martin Mayer with MACOA, Past Pres. Heather
Coleman, MSC President John Craft, Alan Wallace,
Wayne Simms, Anne Simms and Rick Heinzman.
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STACIA BAILEY
Receives Award
from the Alabama
Gerontological Society
Local Montgomerian Stacia Bailey received
the Professional Award from the Alabama Gerontological
Society (AGS) at the AGS annual Awards
Luncheon held at the Westin Hotel in Huntsville on
Thursday, April 12, 2012.
The Alabama Gerontological Society is a
non-profit membership organization devoted to improving
the well-being of older persons throughout
Alabama. Each year the AGS Awards Committee
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MACOA Board member Sam Johnson, Senior Services
Director Mary Margaret Kyser, and Executive
Director Rick Heinzman are shown with Stacia
as she accepted her award.
selects and recognizes individuals and organizations throughout the State of Alabama for their outstanding
contributions on behalf of older Alabamians.
Stacia Bailey was nominated by the <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On Aging. The AGS Professional
Award is given to an individual employed in the field of aging in recognition of exceptional efforts
“above and beyond” the scope of their job description or duties in enhancing the lives of older
Alabamians. Stacia has been an employee in MACOA’s Meals On Wheels program for seven years.
She has been an outstanding member of the MACOA team. In her tenure at MACOA, Stacia has
been intertwined in many of our seniors’ lives, through delivering meals and when necessary, checking
on a needy client when they cannot be reached. Mrs. Bailey is known for developing relationships
with her clients and volunteers as well. She is known for her pleasant and most congenial
personality with a smile that can light up a room. Her clients and volunteers look forward to interaction
with her. Mrs. Bailey has pure respect and sincerity that she exudes to all of the people she
comes in contact with in her daily life.
Over the last seven years Stacia has driven thousands of miles and delivered thousands of
meals throughout the area. She is always willing to pitch in whether it is in Meals On Wheels or anything
involving seniors in our organization. Her most notable and ongoing service has been with Mr.
David Hart, a frozen meals client who would walk over a mile to get his frozen meals weekly. When it
appeared that Mr. Hart was experiencing more and more trouble with this task, Stacia stepped in and
gave him rides home or simply took the meals to his home. It was at that time that Stacia became
aware of the horrific conditions in which Mr. Hart was living. His home was full of mold and mildew.
The roof leaked and the landlord absolutely ignored his request for maintenance. Of course Mrs. Bailey
immediately came back to the office and began to search for a new place for Mr. Hart to live. She
put his name on dozens of senior housing lists and helped him fill out all of the appropriate paper
work. Mr. Hart now lives in a lovely modern apartment building that has a library, one of Mr. Harts favorite
past times.
It took one person taking an extra interest and offering a hand. MACOA is very fortunate to
have such a caring individual in its organization. Stacia Bailey and Mr. Hart are the epitome of what
MACOA is all about.
Because of her dedicated interest in helping senior citizens maintain their independence and
lead healthier, more satisfying lives through the programs of MACOA, Stacia is most deserving of the
2012 Alabama Gerontological Society Professional Award.
MACOA is the largest private nonprofit corporation in the <strong>Montgomery</strong> area dedicated solely to
serving senior citizens. Since 1972, MACOA's purpose has been to assist senior citizens by providing
services to promote independent living, by offering opportunities to enhance quality of life, and by increasing
community awareness of senior issues.
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NOTE TO SELF
from Your Right Brain
Priorities:
First things first,
last things last.
In that order,
Arguing is rather pointless;
you’ll always lose.
Even if you “win”,
Be judgment free;
it’s all about
the benefit of the doubt.
Give it to someone today,
Don’t ever lose faith;
there is always hope.
Burns eternal,
“Now” is a great time.
Don’t let it pass you by,
Actions speak louder than words.
Let your “voice” be heard.
WANTED:
MEALS ON WHEELS
VOLUNTEERS
MACOA Meals On Wheels is in constant need of
volunteer couriers. Meals On Wheels has 33 routes
that must deliver meals to 366 seniors Monday
through Friday. In order for Meals On Wheels to
continue our worthy service and expand our service
area, we need a greater pool of volunteers.
Please call Kathleen Bradford or Emily von Gal at
263-0532 or 240-6765 if you are interested. We will
be happy to have you one day a month or every
day of the week. Your pay is a smile and great
satisfaction that “no senior goes hungry ”!
MACOA/Summer 2012 “Your Heart Will Understand!”
Seniors of Achievement
In an effort to recognize the contributions of today’s
senior citizens, the <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On Aging is
sponsoring the 2012 Seniors of Achievement Awards. This
year marks the twenty-fifth year of the Seniors of
Achievement Awards program, which recognizes seniors
who have made significant lifetime contributions to their
community.
Nominees must be 65 years of age or older and live in
<strong>Montgomery</strong>, Elmore, Autauga, Tallapoosa or Coosa County.
Criteria include community volunteer achievements,
personal achievements, and professional achievements.
These are special senior citizens that will be selected from
every walk of life but share a generosity of spirit. They have
achieved success in their personal, professional, and public
lives. They have given tirelessly of their time and generously
of their resources. Their enthusiastic leadership has made
a difference in their community. Our purpose is to
recognize those who have truly blessed the lives of others.
Call the MACOA Development Office at 263-0532 for
nomination forms.
(334) 213-7382
2421 President's Drive, Suite B-8, <strong>Montgomery</strong>, AL
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MEMORIALS
Thank you for remembering your friends and family with your donations to MACOA.
January - June 15, 2012
Mr. Harry Allen
By: Mrs. Winifred Hillis
Mr. Tommy Bell
By: Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Egge
Mrs. Martha Bennett
By: Dr. & Mrs. L. C. Cardinal
Mrs. Martha Flowers Bennett
By: Mrs. Helen Till
Mrs. Mary Anne Bergey
By: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heinzman
Mr. Paul Charp
By: Ms. Laura Wool
Dr. Dwight Cleveland
By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stakely
Mrs. Nancy Cox
By: Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Egge
Mrs. Sylvia Donze
By: Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Kirsch
Mr. Leo J. Drum, Jr.
By: Capital Refrigeration Co., Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Heinzman
Ms. Betty Loeb
Mayor Emory Folmar
By: Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Kirsch
Ms. Laura Wool
Mrs. Catherine Freeman
By: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Duke
Dr. & Mrs. Frank Stakely
Mr. Robert E. Gillespie
By: Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Egge
Mr. Ron Gray
By: Ms. Sylvia Falero
Mrs. Bonnie A. Harris
By: Mr. & Mrs. William Ashley
Mr. Michael Harris
Mrs. Edna Flournoy Harris
By: Mr. Michael Harris
Mr. J. Douglas
Harris
By: Mr. Michael Harris
Mr. Staley Ingram
By: Dr. & Mrs. Ronald
Egge
Mr. Bob King
By: Mr. & Mrs. James
Brewer
Mrs. Margaret Ann
(Peggy) Kling
By: MACOA Board &
Staff
Mr. Mark Marcus
By: Ms. Betty Loeb
Mr. James Ray
McDaniel
By: Mr. William Dukes
Mrs. Joseph Tyler
McEnerney
By: Ms. Julia Norris
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Mrs. Jewel H. Medlock
By: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Duke
MACOA’s Board & Staff
Mrs. Frances Moody
By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stakely
Mrs. Janet Rice
By: Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Egge
Ms. Vera Love Rice
By: Ms. Julia Norris
Mr. Bobby Skelton
By: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Duke
MACOA’s Board & Staff
Mrs. Dot Smith
By: Mr. & Mrs. William Berg
Mr. Bill Snider
By: Mr. & Mrs. John Caddell
Mr. Eddie Stauss
By: Mr. Michael Harris
Mrs. Patricia Tatum
By: Ms. Julia Norris
Mr. John Madison Thomas
By: Mr. & Mrs. Steven Dunn
Mrs. Priscilla Thornton
By: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Duke
Mr. Scott Thrash
By: Mr. Michael Harris
Mrs. Carolyn Thrasher
By: Mr. & Mrs. John Caddell
Mr. Ed Welch
By: Mrs. Winifred Hillis
Mrs. Gail Willis
By: Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Kirsch
Dr. Verna Wool
By: Mrs. Catherine Freeman
Ms. Truly Kincey
Mrs. Frances Moody
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stakely
Mrs. Peggy Woolard
By: Mr. & Mrs. John Caddell
MACOA/Summer 2012

TRIBUTES
Thank you for remembering your friends and family with your donations to MACOA.
January - June 15, 2012
Mrs. Stacia Bailey
By: Ms. Carolyn Burris
Mrs. Jewell Blake
By: Mrs. James Allen
Ms. Pamela Anne Watson
Mrs. Marjorie Dubina
By: Mr. & Mrs. John Laughlin
Miss Ashley Gaddis
By: Mrs. Florence Vogel
Mr. Barry Gager
By: Ms. Nancy Gager
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Gwaltney’s
50th Anniversary
By: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Carter
Mr. Ken Hare
By: <strong>Montgomery</strong> Advertiser
Mr. Ken Hare
By: Mr. & Mrs. Jack W. Phillips
MACOA
Wish List
Used refrigerator for
Normandale Senior Center
Small upright freezer for
Frozen Meals program
Lightweight vacuum
Cases of bottled water for Seniors Centers
Arts & Crafts supplies for Senior Centers
Bingo Prizes - small $1 items
Mrs. Ben Lane
By: Mrs. Jan Williams
Mrs. Geri Lusane
By: Mrs. Florence Vogel
MACOA Staff
By: Mrs. Florence Vogel
Dr. Martin Mayer
By: Mrs. Sarah Brewer
The Noteables
By: Dr. Marilyn Swears
The Parco Family
By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stakely
Miss Amanda Stakeley’s birthday
By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stakely
Miss Jennifer Stakely’s birthday
By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stakely
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Mrs. Jackie Thackston’s
80th birthday
By: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Duke
Mr. George W. Thompson
By: Mrs. Mary Stanford
Mrs. Mary Vowell
By: Ms. Pamela Morgan
Mrs. Jean Weil’s 90th birthday
By: Jane Rothschild & Mario Castura
Mrs. Sieu Tang Wood
By: Pastor Scotty Harris
Gracepointe Church of Christ
Ms. Barbara Starr
Chapter O/P E O Sisterhood
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Duke
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Swinging Fore Seniors
The 11th Annual Golf Torunament
was held Friday, May 4th at the RTJ Capitol Hill, Senator Course
THANK YOU
WITH YOUR HELP OVER $17,000 WAS RAISED FOR MACOA’S
MEALS ON WHEELS AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS!
TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
THE CAMPBELL GROUP
EVENT SPONSOR
WELLS PRINTING COMPANY, INC.
SPONSORS
ADAMS DRUGS
BULLDOG BRITTAIN
COLONIAL INSURANCE AGENCY
FILET & VINE, INC.
FOSHEE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
KNOLOGY
MERRILL LYNCH
MORGAN STANLEY, SMITH BARNEY – ROY NUTT
RENASANT BANK
STRATEGAS RESEARCH PARTNERS
VISION INSURANCE GROUP, LLC
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS
VISION INSURANCE GROUP, LLC
STIVERS FORD LINCOLN
“Your Heart Will Understand!”
DOOR PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS
ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB
CATHERINE’S MARKET
CHAPPY’S DELI
CHICK-FIL-A
CHRISTINE’S HOMEMADE GOODIES
IXTAPA
KNOLOGY
NOODLE CAFÉ
SERVISFIRST BANK
GRAND PRIZE CONTIBUTORS
MARRIOTT SHOALS HOTEL & SPA
FLORENCE, AL
ROSS BRIDGE GOLF RESORT & SPA
BIRMINGHAM, AL
THE BATTLE HOUSE HOTEL
MOBILE, AL
WIND CREEK CASINO & HOTEL
ATMORE, AL
TEE SPONSORS
Angels For The Elderly • Aronov Insurance • Balch & Bingham, LLC • Stephen Chandler, MD, ENT, Sinus Specialist
Bob Duke Insurance Agency, LLC • Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc. • Harmon Dennis Bradshaw, Inc.
Charles Jinright Securance Ins. • John Lee Paint, Inc. • <strong>Montgomery</strong> Otolaryngology • Reid/O’Donahue Advertising
Rushton Stakely • Dr. & Mrs. Pat Ryan • Stivers Ford Lincoln • WSFA 12 News • Glenn A. Yates, MD
SHOWN L-R:
MACOA Board Member & Golf Chair, Pete Knight,
MACOA Board Chair, Jan Ellis, MACOA Executive
Director Rick Heinzman, Karen Campbell, Dr. David
Bronner and Harrision Campbell.
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The sign you don’t
want to see, and the
sign we don’t like to
post, but it happens!
It’s a horrible sight to see for MACOA
clients who have walked, or caught a
ride, downtown to pick up frozen meals
for the week! Help us help them with
MACOA’s Frozen Foods program!
Call 263-0532 to find out how you can help!
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“Your Heart Will Understand!”
Have your lobster prepared
and served at one of these
fine restaurants:
Filet & Vine
262-8463
Garrett’s
396-9950
Capital City Club
834-8920
All proceeds to benefit <strong>Montgomery</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Council</strong> On Aging’s
Meals On Wheels program. $15.00 per lobster is tax deductible.
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