Agenda Package - 5-7-2012 Reg. Meeting

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G15 Region J Advisory Council on Aging Nomination Form Name of Nominee: Mary T. Upchurch Mailing Address: 1013 Clearwater Drive Sanford, North Carolina 27330 County of Residence: Phone Number (including area code): (919) 776 -2868 Fax Number (including area code) N/A E -mail Address: maryuupchurch(c�chartennet Date of Birth: 04/03/1934 Employment Status (working, retired, etc. and field of current or former employment): Retired from Banking In the space below, describe nominee's experience, background, and knowledge relative to issues important to older adults: I have 25 years experience in banking in varied areas: Secretary, Operations Officer, Loan Officer, Branch Manager, and retired as an Assistant Vice President. All these areas necessitated working directly with management. As Operations Officer I supervised and trained tellers, customer service representatives, and prepared the budget for the branch. All positions required working with the public which was a great learning experience. Assisted older adults with end - of -life experiences; explaining items bank would need, inventorying safe lock boxes, and setting up accounts. In the space below, describe the nominee's participation in groups or organizations for older adults and on councils or committees that advise or oversee programs that have an impact on older persons: Following retirement I volunteered in various areas at the Enrichment Center. Through that involvement, I have served: • As a member of the Senior Services Advisory Council, serving as Chairperson the last six years. • As a member of Triangle J Area Agency on Aging for six years (rotated off last June). • As Lee County's Delegate to Senior Tar Heel Legislature three years; and, was recently elected Secretary to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature for a two year term.