Mainers agree that we want to be able to live active, engaged and secure lives as we age in our homes and in community settings. However, our existing systems of housing, transportation and care are not aligned with this goal. The MCOA was created because we see opportunities to change this reality. We see opportunities to grow a care workforce that is valued in every way for the work they perform, to imagine and implement housing and transportation solutions that will make our state stronger, to build dynamic communities that work for a lifetime, and to design a fully integrated and aligned system of care that can provide the right care at the right time in the right setting. We need your support and participation to carry out this important work. Please join the MCOA today!
Your membership entitles you and members of your staff to:
- Access a vibrant member network that shares information and partners to advance healthy aging
- Shape aging policy in Maine
- Participate in membership educational offerings, networking meetings, and our annual dinner
- Regularly receive information about legislative initiatives and updates through our newsletter and emails
- Receive advocacy support for issues of mutual concern
- Receive member discounts on vendor opportunities at our events like our annual Summit
- Access to experts who can assistance with issues impacting your work related to the age-positive movement
- Join our Board of Directors and participate in our Committees
Let’s work together to reach our shared vision of a Maine that helps us to live engaged, healthy, active lives in our homes and communities.
Benefits of MCOA Membership
Networking & Knowledge
Making a Difference
Leadership Opportunities
Membership Levels
The MCOA is an “organizational member” council – in other words, we don’t have individual members – organizations are our members. Below are the different types of memberships available:
- For-profit Corporations – $700
- Non-profit Corporations and Educational Institutions – $500
- Sole Proprietors – $250
- Aging in Place Initiatives – Age Friendly Community/Thriving In Place/Villages, etc. – $250
- Municipalities – $250
It’s Easy to Join!
To become a member, please complete the online membership application. You will receive a PayPal invoice for the annual dues after we receive it. If you have questions, or would prefer to pay your dues by mail, please contact Leslie Roberts at lroberts@mainecouncilonaging.org.
Want to offer more than basic support for our work? Click here to learn how to become a Sustaining Patron.
Want to support our work as an individual?
Become a Friend of the MCOA!
The MCOA carries out its mission by promoting innovative policy solutions across many policy areas, engaging in State House advocacy, hosting an annual Summit, and collaborating on work with state officials and other partners, all on a lean budget. While individuals cannot be voting members, they can be our friends and get the benefit of increased access to information.
To become a Friend of the MCOA, contact us at info@mainecouncilonaging.org.
Other Ways to Support MCOA
To ensure MCOA’s capacity to pursue its mission into the future, we need the substantial and ongoing support from our Sustaining Patrons. We are proud to have such Patrons and we thank them with benefits that range froman automatic sponsorship and profile at the annual Change AGEnt Summit, public thanks for support at events and in announcements, website cross-promotion and more.