Our Organization
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. is a private, 501(C)(3) non-profit organization which was established in 1980 to provide services for the senior population of Dorchester County. Dorchester Seniors, Inc. is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Funding is received through Trident Area Agency on Aging, Trident United Way, Dorchester County, Robert Bosch Fair Share Fund, The Exchange Club, Coastal Community Foundation of SC, Saul Alexander Foundation, building rental fees, and private contributions. Faith Sellers Senior Center and the David Sojourner Senior Center were both built and opened in 2002.
Our mission is to provide opportunities to all senior citizens of Dorchester County to enhance their educational, mental, social, spiritual and physical well being. To achieve this goal, Dorchester Seniors, Inc. works cooperatively with other community agencies and organizations through advocacy for senior citizens and inter-agency coordination including outreach, assessing needs and planning actions.
Some of the organizations and agencies we have partnered with are: Trident Health System, Trident Literacy, Dorchester County Adult Education, ARK, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), AARP’s tax aide program, Dorchester County Tax work-off program, Experience Works Senior Aide Program, The Summerville Family YMCA, Community Long-Term Care and Low Country Food Bank.
As a non-profit organization, donations are always welcome and appreciated. We gladly accept craft items, books for our lending library, and items for our fall Silent Auction and Craft Fair, monetary donations, or other generous gifts.
Our Board of Directors
County Council Appointed
| Board Member | County Council Member |
District |
Year Appointed |
Richard Dash |
Willie Davis |
1 |
1997 |
Emily Watts |
David Chinnis |
2 |
02/2011 |
Samella Odom |
George Bailey |
3 |
02/2011 |
Marvin J. Johnson |
Larry Hargett |
4 |
2005 |
Jane Clevenger |
Richard Rosebrock |
5 |
02/2011 |
Faith Sellers |
William Hearn |
6 |
12/2010 |
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Jay Byers |
7 |
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Nominated and Appointed by Board of Directors
| Board Member | 1st Term |
2nd Term |
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01/2010-12/2012 |
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Robert Ford |
01/2010- 12/2012 |
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Ted Musselman |
01/2009-12/2011 |
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| 01/2009-12/2011 | (vacant- Mizzell) |
Elected by Membership
| Board Member | 1st Term |
2nd Term |
Franklyn Alleyne |
01/2006-12/2008 |
01/2009-12/2011 |
| Patricia Keeler | 01/2009-12/2011 | |
| Ralph Martino | 01/2009-12/2011 | |
Irene Most |
01/2010- 12/2010 |
01/2011-12/2011 |
Ex-Officio Member
| Board Member | Year Appointed |
Willie Davis |
03/2009 |
Board Officers
| Office | Member |
1st Term |
2nd Term |
3rd Term |
Chairperson |
Robert Ford |
01/2009 - 12/2010 |
01/2011- 12/2012 |
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Vice Chairperson |
Emily Watts |
01/2011- 12/2012* |
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Treasurer |
Tony Oglietti |
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Secretary |
Pat Keeler |
01/2010- 12/2011 |
*Completed vacated position effective 03/2011.
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Jean K. Ott |
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Martha Sue Hope Home Services Manager |
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Emma Wiggins Nutrition Manager |
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Bonnie M. Sanford |
Kristina Clemens |
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Paul Bailey |
Employment Opportunities- Dorchester Seniors, Inc. does not post job listings to our web site at this time. Select the employment application graphic above, print the PDF file, and submit to one of our centers. Please fax, mail, or drop off at one of our centers. Dorchester Seniors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Become a Member- Membership in Dorchester Seniors is available free of charge to any citizen, 50 years of age or older, residing in Dorchester County, SC. Those living outside of Dorchester County may also join for an annual fee of $12.00 per year. Select the membership application graphic above, print the PDF file and submit to our Summerville center in person. Please do not fax or mail in your application. You will receive you membership ID number and card at that time.
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