The purpose of the Advisory Council is to serve as the official advisory council for the Area Agency on Aging. The Aging Services Advisory Council is comprised of volunteers representing seniors, persons with disabilities, and caregivers residing in the Coastal Georgia region. Members of the Council are a diverse group of individuals possessing a wide-range of life skills, knowledge and experiences which serve to assist the Area Agency on Aging as it strives to:

• Meet the needs of seniors at risk

• Advocate for improved services for the elderly and disabled; and to

• Educate our elected officials and others about issues impacting the elderly and disabled.

The Council also seeks to further the endeavors of the Area Agency on Aging as it plans and coordinates services that promote independence and dignity for a most precious resource – our senior citizens.

The county commissions in Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh appoint (3) three representatives. Two of the appointees must be over 60, and at least one must be a minority representative. The City of Savannah appoints (2) two representatives who are both over 60 and at least one must be a minority representative.

Current Council Members:

Bryan County: (3) Vacancies

Bulloch County: Alice Holloway, Marsha Twiggs, (1) Vacancy

Camden County: Ceola Foreman, Elayne Lockamy, Lynn Mitchell

Chatham County: Margaret Kramer-Ellison, Anthony Chiariello, (1) Vacancy

City of Hinesville: Curles Butler

City of Savannah: Sharron Aikens

Effingham County: Lucy Powell, Rebecca Boston

Glynn County: Zarak Hasbrouck, Carrie Lewis

Liberty County: Dr. Barbara Dantzler, Cathy Hensley

Long County: Lillian Simmons, Mary Hamilton (1) Vacancy

McIntosh County: Eunice Moore, Olive Hillery, (1) Vacancy