The Bowling Green-Warren Co. Chapter of the AARP was organized in the fall of 1967.  The first organizational meeting took place in the Castner Knott Community Room at the Mall on the Nashville Road .  

The 1974 Certificate-of-Incorporation (non-stock, non-profit) was delivered to the Secretary-of-State, Commonwealth of KY Dec. 16, 1974.  

The chapter President is responsible for appointing committees that serve the community and our chapter. Each committee (Membership, Legislative, Public Relation, Program, Service, etc.) is staffed with qualified members who carry out the various duties of the chapter.  

AARP’s Motto

To Serve, Not to be Served

And under that motto, the AARP strives to…  

-- enhance the quality of life for older persons

-- promote independence, dignity and purpose for older persons.

-- lead in determining the roll and place of older persons in society

-- improve the image of aging.  

AARP National Membership is open to any individual 50 years or older who is interested in the goals and objectives of the national association. 

AARP members are entitled to a broad range of benefits and services including:  

Subscription to Modern Maturity magazine and News Bulletins

Free Booklets on Retirement-Related Subjects

Education Programs and Services

Free Income Tax Counseling

Non-Profit Mail and Pharmacy Services

Eligibility for Group Health Insurance

Hotel, Motel, and Rental Car Discounts

A Motoring Plan especially designed and priced for members

In addition to National Membership, members of local AARP chapters enjoy many educational and social activities.  AARP Chapters provide opportunities for volunteerism and community involvement.  

The Bowling Green-Warren Co. Chapter meets the 3^rd Friday of each month at 11:30 AM. Guests are always welcome.  Please see the Homepage of our chapter website for time, date, and location of our meetings.  

Some highlights of our Chapter

Ed Ryan, Legislation Chair, in the 1980’s was active in fostering a bill in Kentucky to provide a discount on automobile insurance.- individuals receive a 10% insurance discount upon completion of the AARP Mature Driving Course “Alive 55”.   On November 14, 1995 a Pink Dogwood was planted in Roland Bland Park in honor of Ed Ryan.  Ed was the first chapter member to receive this honor.  

In 2000, state AARP Representative Belcher presented a plaque to our Chapter for services rendered from 1974 to 1999.

In April of 2000, our chapter held its first meeting at Faith United Methodist Church  - 380Veterans Memorial LN.  

In 2006, chapter member Collins Vance, a WW2 Veteran, was recognized on the floor of the KY House and Senate.  Mr. Collins served on the USS Missouri, and witnessed the signing of the Japanese surrender to General MacArthur September 2, 1945 in Tokyo Bay .  

To Serve, Not to be Served