Inouye Joins AARP Idaho as Associate State Director for Advocacy

Former Regional Campaign Manager for Gov. Otter to Work in Federal, State Advocacy & Volunteer Efforts on Behalf of Idaho's 50+

BOISE, Idaho, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP is pleased to announce the newest member of its Idaho state team, J. Winston Inouye, who will serve as Associate State Director for Advocacy.   On behalf of Idaho's 180,000 AARP members, Inouye will work in state and federal advocacy and help oversee volunteer efforts across the state.

"Winston is a great addition to the AARP team in the Gem State, his wealth of knowledge in politics, policy, and organizing is a real asset to the work we do on behalf of Idahoans 50 and older," said Jim Wordelman, State Director for AARP in Idaho.  "These are challenging times for Idahoans, with policy debates at both the state and national levels impacting their lives, we're looking forward to having Winston help ensure the voice of the 50+ is heard."

A Burley native, Inouye served as Regional Campaign Manager for both of Governor Otter's gubernatorial bids and has also served as member of the Governor's Renewable Fuels Council and the Governor's Regional Advisory Council.  Most recently, Inouye served as both the Executive Director of the Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority and as a consultant for Idaho Policy Advisors, where he worked in government affairs.  He was also the Executive Director for the Magic Valley Energy Coalition through 2004.

"Idaho is wonderful state, I have lived, worked and served here my entire life," said Inouye. "I look forward to serving the 180,000 members of AARP in Idaho and the 50plus population that contribute so much to the state."

About AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 35.1 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's millions of members and Americans 50+; AARP VIVA, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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