Roy Afflerbach, a former Pennsylvania State Senator, and Henry "Hank" Annoni a former public school teacher and administrator, are the principal public policy advisors of TAG. They bring decades of political, organizational, and educational advocacy experience to their client partners. Click on their photos for more individual information.
The Afflerbach Group, LLC © 2013
At the Table and in the Community
for Our Partners...
At The Afflerbach Group we take Lao Tsu's classic proverb to heart. It is our guide. We live it.
The Afflerbach Group is fundamentally a networking public policy advocacy organization that focuses upon service to non-profit professional organizations. Simultaneously with assisting our client partners to achieve their immediate goals, we share with them the use of effective methodologies and techniques by which to achieve their future goals.
"If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish you feed him for a lifetime."
Lao Tsu4th Century BCE***********************************************************
What Others Say About TAG:
"Thanks for doing Focus on Aging Adults. Once again, you were a fantastic and knowledgeable guest."
- Steve Gardner
Asst. State Director, AARP of PA
"As always, great job! I admire your speaking abilities. Thanks for the support!
- Krista L. Geer
Executive Director, Active Aging, Inc.
“Your group presentation, 'Be Inventive: Policy Advocacy and the Blueprint for Strengthening Pennsylvania's Direct Care Workforce', was a key attraction for attendees, and we value your expertise in sharing this."
- Kimberly Pirilla-Scalise, SWPPA Education Committee
SWPPA Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair
“You made the topic of Medicare Advantage really easy to understand and the possibility of opening up a new avenue for fresh referrals for the Adult Day Programs a tangible possibility.”
- Jeraldine Fedoriw, Program Director
Gurwin Adult Day Health Program
“I think we’re a dynamic duo because when I speak to you things happen!”
- Lynn Fields Harris, Executive Director
Center in the Park Chair
National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC)
"Just wanted to give you the credit for my new love of advocacy and THANK YOU! I became a member of AIM- the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement [and am] likely going to Washington in June for the Advocacy Forum."
- Tina Hess, President & CEO, Owner,
Good News Consulting, Inc.
| ||||
| ||||
At the 2019 Heroes Award Ceremony, Humane Action Pittsburgh honored Senator Roy C. Afflerbach, II with their first Annual Lifetime Achievement Award in his name for his 30 years of service and advocacy for animals.
AARP shines a spotlight on the vital role Adult Day Services plays for families and the challenges of Covid-19.
Want to contact or learn more about your elected officials?
Just click on this MY REPS link!
Discussing aging issues with (L-R:) Bill Johnston Walsh of AARP, Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich, and Senate Aging and Youth Committee Chair Judy Ward.
Sen. Afflerbach
continues to be a strong supporter of legislation declaring barbaric live pigeon shoots illegal in PA.
Selfie time for
HSUS State Director
Kristen Weaver Tullo,
PA Lieutenant Governor
Austin Davis,
and Senator
Roy Afflerbach
Comparing service changes with former Sec. of Aging Teresa Osborne and present Secretary, Jason Kavulich.
At a reception honoring
Christine Toretti, businesswoman, political activist, and philanthropist extraordinaire from Indiana, PA.
Freshman
Rep. Melissa Cerrato discusses district issues with Roy.
Sen. Afflerbach discusses transportation issues with Rep. Katie Klunk and officers of ABATE
(Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education).
Sen. Afflerbach (background) accompanied PA Area Agency on Aging (P4A) spokeswoman and PA SWAAA Director, Leslie Grenfell, to present testimony to the Senate Select Committee on Aging, chaired by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN).
Roy chatting with Butler County, PA
Rep. Stephenie Scialabba about the intersection of animal cruelty and abuse of older adults.
