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March 23, 2005
Baby Boomers Shun AARP
From the Orlando Sentinel:They ate cake. They hugged for the last time. They made promises to get together again at Perkins. And then it was over. After 44 years, the oldest Florida chapter of AARP was no more on Tuesday. AARP's national membership has ballooned to 36 million, but its chapters are folding faster than card tables at a rummage sale. Once numbering close to 4,000 there are now 2,535 nationwide. ... For years, organizations such as the AARP chapters thrived as men and women wanted a place to go to feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie. But for many Americans, retirement now means a time of personal freedom -- freedom from membership dues, monthly meetings and leadership obligations.And freedom from ridiculous lobbying efforts that contribute to unwarranted financial burdens for their grandchildren? We can only hope. Read the full article here.
Posted by Andrew Roth at March 23, 2005 11:01 AM | Print
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