Board of Directors

The DFL Senior Caucus
Governing Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of the Senior Caucus Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Director/Outreach Director, Technology Director, Voting Directory/Liaison to the DFL State Central Committee & Executive Committee (SEC), the local chapter Chairs, and at least eight at-large Directors. A new Board is elected every odd-numbered year at the annual membership meeting. The Board has the authority to appoint five additional Directors to serve for the same time period as the at-large Directors.

Responsibilities of the Officers:

The Chair shall convene and facilitate all Senior Caucus and Board meetings; shall exercise oversight over the operation of the Senior Caucus, the Board, and such committees that the Board may establish; and administer the directives of the Senior Caucus. The Chair may delegate duties as necessary.
The Vice Chair shall fulfill the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair and shall assist the Chair in the duties of the Chair.
The Secretary shall produce the official records of the meetings, distribute calls and notices for Board or membership meetings, and distribute other Senior Caucus communications as may be deemed necessary. The Secretary can also administer the Facebook account.
The Treasurer shall keep record of, account for, and report on the financial activities of the Senior Caucus.
The Membership Director shall coordinate the recruitment of members, manage membership data, maintain up-to-date membership records and provide timely reporting of such records, and determine those members who are in good standing. This director can also perform an outreach function.
The Technology Director shall coordinate the use of technology for the Senior Caucus to facilitate distributing information to members and supporting meetings; oversee related functions such as the website, Facebook account, email distribution, and related needs.
The Liaison to the DFL State Executive Committee (SEC) shall attend meetings to represent the Senior Caucus and report back to the Senior Caucus board.

Responsibilities of the Board

The Board is responsible for managing the business and affairs of the Senior Caucus. Its duties include:

Calling, scheduling and conducting membership meetings, disseminating proper notice, and determining voting methods on matters other than the election of Officers and the Board.
Authorizing and organizing candidate forums and screening, accountability and review sessions, speaker events, and similar activities.
Conducting the financial affairs of the Senior Caucus, including approval of expenditures; collecting dues and raising funds to support the activities of the Senior Caucus.
Overseeing the work of Officers, volunteers, and others carrying out the work of the Senior Caucus.
Appointing a Search Committee and creation of other committees to carry out the activities of the Senior Caucus.
Authorizing official statements of support for candidates, legislation or for policy at any level of government.

Business Meetings

Board meetings are held the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:30p using Zoom. Bring your ideas and brainstorm with the Officers and Directors. Only elected officers and directors can vote at meetings.

The DFL Senior Caucus is governed in accordance with its Charter.

Come to Duluth on Saturday, July 12, for a summer day in the sun with the Duluth chapter. We are looking forward to visiting this lovely city, shipping port, locale of higher education, favorite vacation getaway, mecca of great restaurants, home of home brews, site of exciting surfing, gateway to the North Shore, and--most importantly--site of our active Senior Caucus Duluth Chapter!

Click here for the flyer to print and take with you.

Please RSVP here if you are coming.

A block of rooms is reserved for Senior Caucus at the Edgewater Hotel, with only 10 remaining, for Friday or Saturday night or both. This block closes on Wednesday, July 9. Please click the following link to make a reservation:

https://reservations.travelclick.com/13621?groupID=4854685

Location: Lafayette Community Center, 3016 MN Ave, 2 miles from the bridge on the Lake Side

Parking: In lot and on street; also, we offer shuttle service from the large parking lot at the end of Park Point. You can stop by the Greeter in the Lafayette parking lot to learn the details if you don't find parking close to the Community Center.

Food: Sandwich fixins'; grilled dogs, burgers, and brats; one/two vegan choices; fruit; chips/ice cream/cookies

Drinks: Willie Munger's Famous Lemonade, water, cans of stuff

Door Prizes: three bags of Sally Munger's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies!!

Speakers: 11:30 & 1:30 - Local & State Legislators/lawmakers/school board members

Attractions: the Lake, the Tall Ships, the sand, the people

Other Attractions: visitduluth.com As of 7-2-25, tee times are still available after 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 13 at Enger Park Golf Course

Bring: sunscreen, towels, chairs for the beach, a few dollars to throw in the donate jar to help pay for our picnic

Thanks! See you soon!

Join us and become an active member of our DFL Community Caucus to help us address the needs of seniors. You can join one or more of our local chapters and any of our committees leading us on vital issues that concern us all. Your membership allows us to reach more seniors and have a larger voice on issues. You become part of a mission and movement to address the needs of senior citizens across Minnesota.

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