The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) encourages older adults and community leaders to become
candidates to serve on the WCCOA Governing Board for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2015.
Candidates must be Wood County residents and at least 60 years of age or community leaders. This year
there are 10 positions open, seven will be elected in accordance of WCCOA bylaws with the other three
selected by the WCCOA Executive Committee.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, go to the website at www.wccoa.net to download and
complete a nomination form or contact the Wood County Senior Center at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935.
Forms are available at all WCCOA Senior Center locations and must be returned to the nomination committee
chair, WCCOA, 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402-2424 on or before Aug, 15.
The WCCOA Governing Board sets policies and conducts the affairs of the WCCOA. Board members are expected
to attend the monthly board meeting and to serve on at least one committee. Other important Board
responsibilities include:
• Support the WCCOA mission, strategic planning goals and program activities.
• Maintain fiduciary responsibility, including establishing a budget, assuring legal needs are met, and
providing stability and viability of the WCCOA.
• Attend monthly Governing Board meetings held the second Wednesday of each month.
• Attend an orientation session for new Board members.
• Financially contribute to fund-raising campaigns and the Endowment Fund based on personal ability.
• Serve as an "ambassador" for WCCOA to the public at large, encourage understanding of agency
programs and challenges, and stimulate participation of seniors 60 and older.
Elections will take place in November with installation in December and the first board meeting in
January, 2015. If you have questions feel free to contact Cathy Zwyer, Nominating Committee Co-Chair, at
WCCOA, 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402-2424.