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Sample Letter Asking to Join the <strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> Alliance<br />
Dear,<br />
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me on (date) to discuss (County) becoming<br />
an <strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> County.<br />
As I explained, each county’s programme will be led by an Alliance, made up of the<br />
most senior decision makers from the key public, private and not-for-profit agencies.<br />
These individuals will commit to jointly planning and cooperating to achieve a strong<br />
and vibrant <strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> County Vision. From our experience to date, this can be a<br />
dynamic and very enriching process to be involved in.<br />
Each <strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> Alliance is initially led by the Chief Executive of each local authority.<br />
The Chief Executive formally invites the HSE’s Local Health Manager, Business leaders,<br />
the local Garda Chief Superintendent, a senior academic, directors of community and<br />
voluntary organisations to join the Alliance. The Chair of the Older People’s Council<br />
automatically becomes a member of the Alliance. Interested members of the newly<br />
formed Local Community Development Committee are also asked to join.<br />
As discussed at our meeting, I would like you to consider representing [organisation]<br />
on the <strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> Alliance. We believe that your contribution would be of huge<br />
significance in helping us develop a comprehensive <strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> vision for (county).<br />
I take this opportunity to thank you again for giving me your time on (date) and I look<br />
forward to hearing from you soon.<br />
Yours sincerely,<br />
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