TRIAD/SALT Council

Links To Visit! Ross County Sheriff's Home Page TRIAD Medicare AARP Life Line Screening Ohio Government Green Thumb Senior Net Ohio Aging Network Care Giving Mental Health Help Ohio Department of Taxation Talking RX Senior Health Guide Identity Theft AAA7, Inc	WHAT IS TRIAD TRIAD was started in 1988 as a Cooperative Agreement between: National Sheriff's Association American Association of Retired (AARP) International Association of Police(IACP) Triad is a partnership of three organizations - law enforcement, senior citizens, and community groups. The sole purpose of Triad is to promote senior safety and to reduce the unwarranted fear of crime that seniors often experience. WHAT IS THE S.A.L.T. Council? S.A.L.T. Meaning Senior And LawEnforcement Together. The S.A.L.T. Council was formed to run the TRIAD. They work on ways to reduce crime and the unwanted fears against the elderly. NEXT MEETING September 12th @ Ross County Senior Center SENIOR EXPO Scioto County Fair Grounds September 8th, 2006 9 am till 3 pm COME VISIT US!! We will have a booth set up! THE ROSS COUNTY S.A.L.T. COUNCIL HAS A PURPOSE! ...to improve the safety of local seniors ...start programs in the area according to the needs of seniors. ...take steps to reduce or remove crime from seniors. ...improve communication between seniors and senior support and public safety. ...let seniors voice what they want. *PROGRAMS STARTED IN ROSS COUNTY* GUIDING LIGHT~Beacon Lights(flashing lights) given to use in case of emergency to make your home easy to distinguish. R U OK?~Computer phone call to check daily on seniors and handicapped. Senior Driving Safety Course~A driving program for those 55 and older. CELL WATCH~ Cell phones given to seniors so they can use the 911 feature. These phones are donated. COURT WATCH~Members of the S.A.L.T. Council attend hearings of other seniors or senior that have been neglected, abused or used to show their support. GATEKEEPERS~Utility companies contact the Sheriff's Office if a senior looks like they have a need. PROJECT LIFESAVER~A bracelet is placed on a person with Alzheimer's or any other related diseases so if they wander away they can be located with modern technology. 911 PHONES~These phones have a button that will direct your call straight to the nearest 911. Also a personal alert alarm with a loud alarm. SPEAKERS BUREAU~ The Ross County Sheriff's Office has a Speakers Bureau that will more than gladly speak to your group on following topics: Home Security, Business Security, Telemarketing Fraud, Safety For Seniors, Personal Safety, D.A.R.E Program, Child Safety, Stranger Awareness. SENIOR COOL DOWN~ New fans are purchased to buy and give FREE to needy seniors during the summer months. SHERIFF NICHOLS EDUCATES THE COUNCIL. Culture Diversity Program Aging Sensitivity Program ~See Our Power Point Slide That Tells All About TRIAD Here in Ross County! ~HERE~	MEETINGS Our S.A.L.T.Council meets every month on the second Tuesday. Meeting Time is 9 a.m. We meet at the Ross County Senior Citizens Center on Western Ave. All seniors are invited. NEXT MEETING: April 8th, 2008 Speaker is a Representative from the Social Security Office. Have your questions ready!! Board Members September 2002 we become a Non Profit Organization. Our Board Members are: TRIAD COORDINATOR: Lt. Dale Gillette Chairman; Marvin Riley Vice Chairman; John Stulz Treasurer; Ann Campbell Secretary; Jan Harper NEWS! ~Celebrateing 9 Years~ Picture from Ross County Fair 2006 WORKING THE BOOTH! Click on picture to enlarge SALT Council, President Marvin Riley and TRIAD Cordinator Lt. Dale Gille win awards at the Elder Abuse Awareness Breakfast READ STORY HERE! Senior Picnic 2006 View Pictures of the Senior Picnic Here! ~ SALT MEMBERS TOUR BCI ~ COURT WATCH IN LANCASTER SALT members go to Lancester to give their support Read here! ~ COUNCIL CELEBRATES 7 YEARS TOGETHER AND DELIVERS VALENTINES TO MEMBERS IN NURSING HOMES ~ OHIO TRIAD STATEWIDE CONFERENCE Was Held On October 4-6, 2005 See the pictures here! ~

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