1. To recognize and utilize existing services of member service providers

2. To identify and advocate for service needs

3. To proactively develop new services

4. To encourage cooperation throughout the community

5. To support education and professional development in the fields of health and eldercare

6. To attract new members by establishing and maintaining standards of quality and opportunities for collaboration

7. To encourage the development of professional relationships between exising members

8. To provide the community with a single resource to research and contact the highest quality senior service providers in the Coachella Valley

Our Mission Statement

It the mission of ACT I to enhance and dignify the quality of life of our culturally diverse aging and disabled population through the collaboration, partnership and promotion of our member organizations and by supporting the education of individuals in the health and eldercare fields.

About Us

The Aging Community Team (ACT I) is a non-profit, partnership organization comprised of area businesses and individuals who are dedicated to serving and servicing the senior and disabled population in the greater Coachella Valley.

Founded in 1996 by a group of local business leaders who recognized the importance of, and need for collaboration and cooperation among the various industries and businesses servicing the senior population, ACT I has a three-fold purpose:

• To enhance the caliber of services for seniors and the disabled within the Coachella Valley
• To facilitate and encourage the collaboration of area businesses and organizations serving the senior population in area (through regular monthly mixers/events)
• To promote and support the education and professional development of individuals pursuing careers in the health and eldercare fields (through scholarships).

The senior population is one of the fastest growing segments/demographics of the Coachella Valley. To meet the growing and changing needs of this diverse group of people, ACT I works to enhance and develop the quality of both the services and individuals serving these individuals.

ACT I accomplishes this in the following ways:

• Coordinating monthy networking events for member organizations and their staff
• Promoting our member organizations' services/expertise both to each other and to the community
• Encouraging intra-agency collaboration and communication between member organizations
• Supporting the development/education of individuals pursuing careers in the fields of health and eldercare through educational scholarships and access to industry professionals
• Promoting standards of business and operation for our members who work with and for the seniors and disabled in our local community through fair and balanced industry panels and a universal code of ethics for our members
• Supporting and encouraging the development and growth of new services and businesses serving seniors in the community
• Enhancing member education and understanding of the growing/changing senior and community needs by facilitating educational events, expert panels, and networking opportunities
  
  

ACT I can only achieve its mission and goals through the consistent, active participation of its membership at the monthly networking meetings and support of ACT I events.

Leadership

ACT I is an all-volunteer organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of community and business leaders who currently serve the local senior or disabled community in various industries and local businesses. Board members are elected by the organization's membership and serve two-year terms.

Funding

ACT I is a 501c3, tax-exempt non-profit organization. All funding is received through private donations, membership dues and special events. Because we have no paid staff, all the money raised goes directly to our scholarship fund and community events.

Membership Information

General Meetings:	3rd Thursday of each month Breakfast Social 7:30 - 8:00 am Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 am
Board Meetings:	1st Thursday of each month 8:00 - 9:00 am at Atria Hacienda

Category	Cost*	Description
Platinum	$250	Full page in Membership Directory (with logo) plus ad.
Gold	$150	1/2 page in Membership Directory - 100 word max.
Silver	$100	1/4 page in Membership Directory - 75 word max.
Bronze (Professional)	$50	Listing in Membership Directory - contact info only
* All dues are based on annual membership

Remember

The ACT 1 fiscal year runs July 01 - June 30. Annual membership fees are due by July 1 each year. As a reminder, an invoice will be sent to all current members in April. The Membership Directory is published once a year in September and includes all members who have paid their annual dues. Any members that join between July 1 and January 30 will be listed in a directory supplement that is published in February.