Mingle voted TASC president

MINGLE

Local senior center executive director, Cheryl Mingle, has been elected state president of the Tennessee Association of Senior Centers. She vows dedication to increasing visibility of the 157 centers in the state and to assist in center’s endeavors.

The reality of successfully serving an aging society, one where the older population is increasing faster than all other age groups, has and will continue to challenge the creativity of those who are working in the field of aging for years to come.

With service demands increasing and resources decreasing and public policies changing, the collaboration through strong state association is the key to maximizing efforts. Senior centers and other organizations working together in their states and across the nation will be better supported and be used more effectively with the available resources.

Mingle is no newcomer to the field, serving Warren County for many years, working with seniors and volunteering in many capacities. She started with the center in 1988 as assistant director and in 1997 became director. A few of her activities include: W.C. Community Health Council; Family Investment Resources System for Tennessee; Families in Crisis Shelter, United Way, Warren County Emergency Food and Shelter Board, Upper Cumberland Social Services Association and South Central Tennessee Adult Abuse Coalition. She has been honored as a Who’s Who in executives and professionals and been voted as Best of Best community volunteer in Warren County.

“I am honored to have this office,” said Mingle. “I will do my very best and am dedicated to do as much as possible for the centers. I am in contact with Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.”

Currently she is working with Representative Charles Curtiss on senior citizen’s benefit. He has sponsored an amendment appropriation for $500 to go to each state-funded senior center and satellites.

“This is my calling,” said Mingle. “And I intend to work and do the best to my ability.”