September Meeting
The Dillon Area Chapter #5336 of AARP, Inc. met on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Council of the Aging with twenty members and one guest in attendance.
President Frances Tyler presided and conducted the opening rituals.
The business sessions followed with reports from officers and committees.
Program chairperson, Christine Carmichael, introduced Ms. Laura Ketter, Vantage Point’s Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator. Ms. Ketter explained the services provided by Vantage Point and how to access them. These services include transportation, group dining, home delivered meals, promotion of health, home care, and legal services. These services allow older adults to live at home with independence and dignity.
Questions posed by members were graciously answered and Ms. Ketter was thanked for the information provided.

October Meeting
The Dillon Area Chapter #5336 of AARP, Inc. met on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dillon County Emergency 9-1-1 Communications Center with fifteen members in attendance.
Director Sonny McRae cordially welcomed the group and explained how the tour would be conducted.
Groups of five were taken through the communications center and the guide explained how calls received are handled. To see the operators at work was most interesting, and much important information was given. Smart 9-1-1 was explained and is another useful tool to meet 9-1-1 needs of the citizens of Dillon County.
All opening rituals and business items of the meeting were dispensed with in order to provide ample time for the most interesting tour of the communications center.
Mr. McRae and his staff treated members with delicious refreshments and presented each one with a cup and pens. The 9-1-1 staff members were graciously thanked for their information and hospitality.
Anyone fifty years or above, whether working or retired, is invited to join the local AARP Chapter which meets the second Monday of each month including July and August. Membership in the national AARP organization is required to become a member of the local organization.
To join or for more information, contact Carolyn Quick, membership chairperson, at 843-774-9370.