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The Blacksburg AARP Chapter #2613 meetings are held at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive, on the THIRD Tuesday of each month except for December, July and August.
Remember to make a special effort to attend each meeting, bring a friend, and also bring "your own brown bag lunch."
The Chapter provides drinks and napkins (coffee and tea are available) and we begin eating our bag lunches at 11:30 a.m., with the program following at noon and ending at 1:00 p.m.
Check the Events link above for the AARP Chapter Program listing.
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The Board of Directors of the Blacksburg AARP Chapter #2613 meet monthly at the Blacksburg Community Center, Patrick Henry Drive, on the FIRST Tuesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
These Board Meetings are open to all AARP members.
BLACKSBURG CHAPTER VISITS GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES
L. to R.: Jim Wightman, Virgil Cook, Joy Herbert, Elaine Cook, Margaret Kates,
Dan Level (Giles County), Elaine Gaines, Curtis Graham (Pulaski County), Jim Gaines,
Delegate Nutter, Ben Crawford and Ira Weeks (Radford Chapter).
On June 30, 2008, local AARP Chapter members enjoyed a fun and productive AARP visit to the Richmond offices of our representatives
in the Virginia General Assembly. We visited the offices of Delegate Jim Shuler and Senator John Edwards and met with Delegates
Anne Crockett-Stark and Dave Nutter urging the need for Health Care action to help the one million Virginians not covered, the need for regulation
of the Payday lending industry in Virginia, and other matters of concern. We also attended an AARP Rally where AARP presented a check
for $10,000 to Principal Lisa Martin of the Colonial Forge High School in northern Virginia, and toured the AARP Virginia state office
hosted by Associate State AARP Director, Pam Caldwell.
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BEN CRAWFORD RECEIVES AARP of VIRGINIA
ANDRUS AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service recognizes outstanding AARP volunteers and members who are making a powerful difference
in their communities in ways that support AARP's mission, vision and strategic direction and that inspire others to volunteer.
The award was created in 2002 and each year honors one individual from each state as well as the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
AARP of Virginia Press Release: Ben Crawford of the Blacksburg AARP Chapter, has been recognized by AARP
Virginia for his outstanding
volunteer service. Ben has served on more than 100 volunteer boards, committees and commissions and beginning January 1, 2008
will serve on the AARP Executive Council. More than 1 million Virginians are AARP members.
View Photographs of the Awards Banquet in Charlottesville, Virginia HERE!
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AARP CHAPTER PRESENTS CHECK TO COMMUNITY PARTNER
The Blacksburg AARP Chapter #2613 Board and membership presented a "community partnership" check to the Blacksburg Community Center and Senior Center for $600
at the regular Chapter meeting on November 20, 2007.
(L. to R.): Chapter Membership Chair, Jim Wightman; Community Center Supervisor, Jack Leahy; and Chapter Treasurer,
Brian Allen.
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BLACKSBURG AARP CHAPTER CELEBRATES 30th ANNIVERSARY
PROCLAMATION by Blacksburg Town Council
Whereas, the Blacksburg AARP Chapter 2613 celebrated its thirtieth anniversary on June 29, 2006;
Whereas, the Blacksburg AARP Chapter 2613 is one of the largest, most active AARP chapters in Virginia with numerous
accomplishments and contributions to the vitality of the greater Blacksburg community;
Whereas, the Blacksburg AARP Chapter has grown from less than 70 members in 1976 to more than 300 members in 2006;
Whereas, members’ dedication to the AARP motto, “To Serve, Not To Be Served” has fostered a vital and active citizenry
who value the importance of independent living and demonstrate willingness to participate in outreach programs
and special projects that benefit the Blacksburg community;
Whereas, the Blacksburg Town Council and the citizens of Blacksburg are proud of the published book which chronicles
“The Thirty Year History of AARP Blacksburg” and express appreciation to all AARP members over the years who
have given their time and commitment to improving the quality of life for Blacksburg seniors;
Now, therefore, I Ron Rordam, Mayor of the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, do hereby congratulate the Blacksburg AARP
Chapter 2613 on thirty successful years as a significant organization in the Blacksburg community and applaud its
achievements and manifold contributions to making Blacksburg a very special place.
Given under my hand this 8th day of August, 2006.
Signed by Ron Rordam, Mayor
Signed by Donna Boone-Caldwell, Clerk
CLICK ON LINK TO VIEW THE CHAPTER HISTORY BOOKLET:
The 30 Year History of AARP Chapter #2613
What is an AARP Chapter?
An AARP chapter is a group of 20 or more national AARP members who formally organize through the Association.
Chapters are nongovernment, nonpartisan, nonprofit community service organizations open to all local AARP members.
AARP chapters promote independence, dignity and accomplishment for older Americans at the community level.
Chapter members look at important needs and opportunities in their local areas and find ways to help.
The Association provides resources to strengthen chapter activities.
Each AARP chapter is a vital communications link between local members and AARP national headquarters in Washington DC.
Chapters exemplify AARP's motto: "To Serve, Not To Be Served."
Through service activities, chapter members personify AARP in the local community.
Do I have to belong to the national AARP? You can visit chapter meetings without being an AARP member,
but you must belong to the national organization before you become a member of a chapter.
Membership in chapters is open to all local AARP members.
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