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shAARP Talk: Observations from AARP

(Category: General AARP)

Jennie Chin Hansen | July 29, 2008 | 10:19 AM
Jennie Chin Hansen

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Hello everyone! I've not been posting here on Shaarp Session for awhile, but I'm back and will be posting more regularly - and robustly- than ever before.

You may or may not know that my position is a volunteer position here at AARP. Some of my favorite parts of this role include meeting so many people, both individuals and organizations, who really care about situation of our country today and think AARP can be a big resource to help contribute to our well being now and in the future. As a volunteer and member, I really feel I get to help improve the lives of older Americans and their families across the nation along with the nearly million other AARP volunteers - and our nearly 4 million activists!

I've been busy traveling across the country with AARP, talking to our volunteers, meeting with elected officials...and even an occasional celebrity here and there. This has been an incredible experience already and will start sharing some of my experiences with you. I'll be bringing you pictures from the road, some interviews and sharing my background and experience. Hopefully this can be a venue where you get a more personal view of AARP, post your input and a have some fun doing it. Talk to you soon!

Comments

Christine M Shelton says:

This is the first time I have tried this, so I may not be doing it correctly. I have some legal questions and need advice on ex-husband and kids.

10/27/08 12:20 PM

Bill Whitmire says:

AARP seems to be a highly effective advocate for members in regard to political and governmental issues and concerns and an utter failure in the area of member benefits. My best price for a ticket through Delta airlines from Memphis to Detroit is $144.50. The same destination on the same date on the same airline through AARP's travel Center was $293.00. Both prices included taxes and fees. This is a serious AARP problem.I can take advantage of my AARP member benefits for only twice the price. The organization can definitely improve in almost every area of member benefits. Hartford Insurance prices are ridiculously high according to the quotes I received. For a substantial increase in cost, I could choose to take advantage of my AARP member benefits.

Any organization with a 33 million membership has the clout to do better than this.

11/01/08 11:45 PM

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