AMAC Foundation Newsletter - January
Your January 2022 AMAC Foundation Newsletter
_January 2022_
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Social Security Advisory Services Hits Another Milestone
 
 
The AMAC Foundation officially opened its doors to the community in
mid-2014, with a simple mission "To help protect and ensure the
financial security, health, and social lives of current and future
mature Americans, and to help Americans navigate the bewildering array
of decisions they need to make." This mission embodied the vision of
our late Founder and first President, Dan Weber -- a vision
unquestionably presaged in an article posted on the AMAC.us website
the preceding year. That article contained a sentence we've come to
recognize as the stimulus that would drive the Foundation forward: _"A
new study shows that Americans nearing retirement age are ill-informed
about their Social Security options, according to Dan Weber, president
of the Association of Mature American Citizens." _
He firmly believed that, and he was right. He imparted this belief to
those of us fortunate enough to be part of the Foundation's early
staff, and propelled us toward the creation of a service to address
this critical need. After a controlled start-up in 2016, the Advisory
Service took off and quickly gained traction nationwide. As our
exposure grew and the pace of inquiries quickened, we passed the
10,000-mark in counseling sessions by March of 2020 -- 51 months from
start-up to reach that level! But we were only getting started,
doubling that mark in just the next 20 months, serving the 20,000th
inquiry on November 30, 2021. And with our current trajectory, we
anticipate reaching the 30,000-level in early 2023. To manage the
program's growth, we've selectively added Advisors to the point that
we now have a staff of six fully accredited and committed
professionals, with a seventh currently in initial training.
The Social Security Advisory Service is available to the public free
of charge. Details can be found at AmacFoundation.org/Services
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"To build a strong team, you must see someone else's strength as a
complement to your weakness and not a threat to your position or
authority."
-Christine Caine-
_Activist_
 
January Seminars and Webinars
 
 
We're off to a running start in 2022, with a full calendar of
education programs slated for the month of January. First off will be
the 28th offering of our acclaimed "Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?"
notebook series program, followed by two Veteran-oriented programs
running later in the month. Here are the details:
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (10:00 am - Noon) - Sudden Death: Are You
Prepared?
A 3-part series - January 12, January 19, January 26 held at Lady
Lake Library, 225 West Guava Street, Lady Lake
This seminar will guide you through the creation of your "Survivor
Notebook," the repository that will help your loved ones cope after
your passing.
Friday, January 14, 2022 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - A Real-Life
Perspective on PTSD and its Relationship to Veteran Suicide (WEBINAR)
This event is presented by One More Day Inc., a Veteran-Operated
nonprofit VSO/MSO dedicated to ending the loss of our nation's
cherished Veterans at the hands of suicide. The AMAC Foundation is
partnering with One More Day as part of the AMAC Veterans 2021
Project. In addition to sharing the experience of a decorated Delta
Force Command Sergeant Major, this webinar will discuss the
neuro-psychology of why we suffer from PTSD, some current awesome
treatments, and what is on the horizon for PTSD treatment. Experts
will be on-hand to respond to questions about this often-debilitating
condition.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 (10:00 am - 11:30 am) - The Heart of the
Veteran
A riveting discussion focused on understanding the impact of military
culture and experiences, the issues encountered by caregivers serving
combat veterans, and the services available for veterans and their
families. The seminar's goal is to honor the veterans' preferences for
end-of-life care and to provide them with the respect, recognition,
comfort, and compassion they deserve through dignified treatment and
quality care.
Check the AMAC Foundation website (www.AmacFoundation.org
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for details, and contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via
email at [email protected]
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to register for these programs, all of which are provided free of
charge.
 
Our Seventh Accredited Advisor!
 
 
Last month we reported on the addition of a seventh person to our
staff of Social Security advisors, welcoming Judy Korn to our
dedicated group. Judy has completed her initial training through the
National Social Security Association and, on December 22, sat for her
accreditation exam. We're extremely pleased to report success on this
score...Judy is now an accredited member of our Advisory Staff! For
the next several weeks, Judy will continue her training efforts in the
custom training program we've assembled to ensure that our Advisors
are fully trained and ready to deal with the variety and complexity of
questions we routinely encounter. As noted earlier in this newsletter,
our volume of requests for counseling is continuing to grow at a
steady pace, and we're looking forward to having Judy in the rotation!
Although we introduced Judy last month, here she is again:
Judy Korn - Social Security Advisor
Judy is a career professional with an extensive background in the
non-profit sector and in private industry, with multiple
certifications in counseling-related areas associated with public
service. As a former business owner and controller for a substantial
business enterprise, and her considerable experience in ministering to
the needs of individuals and families in crisis, she brings with her
analytical, problem-solving, and active listening skills so critical
to our Social Security Advisory Service. She is Founder and President
of LIFESTEPS Support, Inc. in Leesburg, Florida, where she manages a
staff of volunteers dedicated to helping women recover from
life-related problems.
In addition to being state-licensed as a Certified Recovery Peer
Specialist, Judy holds several certifications in public-service areas
and is a Florida state licensed Notary Public. She holds an Associate
Degree from Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY.
 
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