FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is ALL?
ALL is the Association of Lifelong Learners, a not-for-profit organization that provides and promotes life-long learning programs for the community.
How do I join ALL?
Become a member of ALL by contacting the ALL office at 989-358-7207 or emailing questions to all@alpenacc.edu.
An annual membership from the ALL office: Cost is $60 for a single person or $120 for a couple. The membership year is July 1 to June 30.
What can I expect from programs?
ALL presenters offer a very wide variety of programs, often from ALL members themselves sharing their knowledge and expertise.
How do I find out what programs are offered?
Programs are listed in a monthly Program Schedule. For extra copies of program schedules or ALL’s newsletter visit the Program page to download the Program Guide., or pick one up from the rack beside the ALL office.
How do I register to attend programs?
Program Schedules (with registration forms included) are published monthly and sent to all members. We also post the programs in the calendar on the website, and to Facebook. Registering for programs can be by mailing the registration form (and any payment due) to ALL at, 665 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI, 49707. Program fees are non-refundable. If ALL cancels an activity, fees are refunded.
What is a Presenter?
A Presenter is a volunteer who has agreed to lead a program/discussion/activity for the ALL community, has completed a Presenter form, and agreed to the time and date of the event.
What does a Presenter do?
Presenters share their knowledge and expertise on subjects they have selected to present to the ALL community.
How can I become a Presenter?
You can volunteer to become a Presenter by notifying the ALL office at 989- 358-7207 or by emailing your request to all@alpenacc.edu.
What is a Coordinator?
A Coordinator is a volunteer who has agreed to contact the Presenter to find out what the presenter requires for the presentation.
The Coordinator calls the people who have signed up to attend the presentation to remind them of date and time of the presentation.The Coordinator hands out evaluation forms to the people who attend the program to receive feedback and returns the evaluations to the ALL office. The Coordinator also gives the Presenter an evaluation form to complete and returns the evaluation to the ALL office.
What does a Coordinator do?
The Coordinator is vital in coordinating the needs of the Presenter, reminding the people who signed up of the date and time of the presentation and collecting valuable feedback from the Presenter and the attendees.
How can I become a Coordinator?
You can volunteer to become a Coordinator by notifying the ALL office at 989-358-7207 or by emailing your request to all@alpenacc.edu.
What is the Curriculum Committee?
ALL’s Curriculum Committee is a group of people who discuss and agree on ideas for presentations.
How can I join the Curriculum Committee?
You can volunteer to share your ideas and vision for future presentations and request a Curriculum Committee meeting schedule by contacting the ALL office at 989-358-7207 or by emailing all@alpenacc.edu
How can I volunteer to help ALL in other ways?
You can volunteer to assist in any aspect of ALL which interests you (such as event planning, marketing and membership or fundraising) by contacting the ALL office at 989-358-7207 or by emailing your request to all@alpenacc.edu.
Where are the programs held?
Program locations are listed in the Program Schedule along with the program description and other pertinent information. A large portion of presentations are held in the Madeline Briggs Center building located on Alpena Community College (ACC) campus. (See map)
Where do I park?
There is a parking lot next to the Briggs Building in which we all park.
How much does it cost to join ALL?
Annual membership is from July 1 to June 30: $60 for a single person or $120 for a couple, cash and/or check made payable to ALL.
How do I volunteer to be involved in ALL?
Just jump in and do it!! Your help will be welcomed. Contact the ALL office at 989-358-7207 or email: all@alpenacc.edu.
Who do I contact if I have an idea for a program?
You may contact the Curriculum Committee or the ALL office at 989-358- 7207 or Email: all@alpenacc.edu.
How and where do I pay the “fees” for some programs?
If there is an additional fee, it will be listed in the program schedule along with the program description. If there is a fee indicated, it will state whether you are to pay the fee when you register or if you are requested to pay at the door. The fee payment method does vary – This is an important reason to check your program schedule!
What can be donated to ALL and how can I donate to ALL?
All is a volunteer organization dependent on donations which include (but not limited to) the following: office supplies, paper goods, food for various functions, ALL scholarship, money for operating expenses, help with office tasks, etc. Contact the office at 989-358-7207 or by email at all@alpenacc.edu. Your contribution may be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor. The Association of Lifelong Learners is recognized as a 501(c) 3 organization.
Can I bring a friend to a program?
Guests are welcome to attend ALL programs. Since ALL is supported largely by membership fees, Guests are encouraged to make a modest donation for the value of the program they are participating in.
What is a “Happening”?
ALL offers four Happenings each year. These are quarterly meetings/events open to ALL members and also to the public. Happenings are held at a variety of locations and are announced in Program Schedules and in the media. They consist of a short business meeting, a lunch and entertainment.