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, Liaison to the DFL State Central Committee & Executive Board, 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 three 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 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.
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 Nominating 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 10:00a to noon. Check the calendar for location details. 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.
Please Join Us!
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.
Making a better world for our Children, our Grandchildren, and Ourselves!
Current Board of Directors (terms expire at annual meeting 2023)

Kay Hendrikson
Chair

Don Slaten
Vice Chair
Janet Conn
Secretary

Mary Bliesmer
Membership

Nancy Stroessner
Treasurer

Kay Hendrikson
Liason to the DFL State Central Committee & Executive Board
Directors
Tim Bonham
Earl Bower
Janet Conn
John Corcoran
Roger Gerhke
Linda Hopkins
Pat Kelly
Dwayne King
Linda Larson
Bill Middlecamp
Sue Moravec
Joe Mullery
Jim Reed
Sandy Sandoval
Tony Scallon
Ann Siefert
Cindy Spellman
Chapter Chairs
Anoka County: Mel Aanerud
Duluth: Gary Westorff
East Central MN: Bonnie Lokenvitz
East Metro: Paul Tuveson
Mankato Area: Mary Bliesmer
Minneapolis Area: Pat Kelly
North Metro: Norm Hanson
Rochester Area: Pat Mann
St Paul Area: Lyn Burton
South Metro: MaryAnn VanDeVusse
Past Officers
Past Chair: Don Bye
Past Vice Chair: Karla Sand