Membership

The Lifelong Smiles Coalition is a group of partners dedicated to working together to assure optimal oral health for aging Iowans. There is no membership fee to join. 

There are two types of coalition membership.

1. Individual – An individual member who does not represent an agency/organization may participate in coalition activities. Individual coalition members are not allowed to vote on coalition matters.  
2. Agency/Organization – An agency or organization may participate in coalition activities through one or more representatives of the agency/organization.   Agency/organization membership can be voting or non-voting.  If the agency/organization membership is voting, one individual must be named as the voting member designee.  

Member rights include: 

• Attending general Coalition meetings
• Being identified as a member of the Lifelong Smiles coalition
• Receiving communication related to oral health, the aging population, and Coalition events
• Serving on committees and/or workgroups on a voluntary basis
• Leadership opportunities
• Sharing ideas and networking

Download the membership information and application packet »