Aging Services Advisory Commission

About the Commission

The objective of the Aging Services Advisory Commission (ASAC) shall be to function as an advisory body to the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department (hereafter called the Department) and the Franklin County Board of Supervisors (hereafter called the Board). The Franklin County Board of Supervisors permits the ASAC to operate in the following capacity:

  • By recommending the establishment of relevant policies for the development and enhancement of programs and facilities for senior citizens.
  • By assisting the Department and the Board in improving relationships between the community and the Department through civic, business and other community representatives within their respective districts.
  • By providing an additional resource for evaluating existing and proposed Departmental programs and facilities.
  • By assisting the Director in the development of strategic plans for implementation of long-term goals and objectives to meet anticipated community needs.
  • By providing the Director with general advice on the operation and implementation of senior programming and facilities.

Method of Appointment

Each member of the ASAC is appointed by the Board in the following manner: one member is appointed from each of the seven electoral districts and four members are appointed at large; irrespective of their residence within any particular electoral district. Each member of the ASAC shall be appointed for a term of four years.

MEMBERS OF THE AGING SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Leigh Prom (Blackwater District)
540-352-8631
Tammy Pickurel (Blue Ridge District)
276-226-6255
Bennie Russell (Boone District)
540-420-2882
Maggie Gray (Gills Creek District)
540-721-7442
Linda Handy (At Large Member)
540-346-2151
Bill Gruchow (Union Hall District)
540-601-0525
Pamela Alford (At Large Member)
540-970-8438
John L. Smith (Rocky Mount District)
540-420-5143
Pauline Nickelston (At Large Member)
540-493-5966
Vivian Doyle (Snow Creek District)

540-483-1529

Penny Guilliams (At Large Member)
540-493-9930