AARP Idaho - Meridian

AARP's MOTTO is:
“To serve, not to be served.”

The AARP Motto was articulated by founder Ethel Percy Andrus (1884-1967.) The most authentic source for the correct wording of this motto is the book entitled The Wisdom of Ethel Percy Andrus. It was published in 1968 by NRTA and AARP.

AARP MISSION is:
AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.

AARP's VISION is:
A society in which everyone ages with dignity and purpose, and in which AARP helps people
AARP is non-partisan.

Description:
AARP in Idaho utilizes volunteers for many different projects including Tax Aide and Driver Safety to name a few. Currently we are looking for what we call Capitol City Task Force members. These are volunteers who work together with the Advocacy Director in attending coalition meetings for utilities, hunger, health care, transportation, manufactured homes, etc. Volunteers also assist the Advocacy Director during the legislative session. The volunteers track bills and testify in committee hearings for AARP supported legislation. Volunteers are provided with talking points and mentoring by the Advocacy Director for all legislation and testimony.

History:
AARP was founded 50 years ago by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus on the principles of collective purpose, collective voice and collective purchasing power. She saw AARP as an army of concerned Americans committed to promoting and enhancing the public good. Today there are nearly 40 million members and considered to be the leading advocate for the 50+ population, and one of the nation's top lobbying groups. We do not make political contributions nor endorse or oppose candidates for office. We are strictly nonpartisan.

Contact person: Cathy McDougall, Director, Community Outreach, (208) 855-4003, (email)

Office fax number: (208) 288-4424

Address:

3080 E. Gentry Way Suite 100 Meridian, ID 83642 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.aarp.org/id

Directions:

Take Light at Eagle road and St. Lukes. Follow road around toward Highway 84. Our office is directly behind the Holiday Inn Express that faces Highway 84. We are in the same building as the University of Phoenix.

Last updated on October 26, 2009