Senior Caucus Committees & Work Groups
Structure and Goals
Committees and work groups are made up of Senior Caucus members. Committees have cross over responsibilities and work closely with other committees to complete the work of the Senior Caucus membership and political action goals. Although the committees change periodically, the current committees are:
- Communication: Produce and distribute Senior Caucus materials – such as brochures and flyer that the Caucus uses to provides information to members and other seniors, including the Newsletter
- Education: Coordinate activities, events, and information that enhances the knowledge of Senior Caucus members, including the Book Club
- Events: Plan, coordinate Senior Caucus events and programs. Coordinate events such as the annual Gala, annual summer social, MN State Fair activities, monthly/special lunches, Day on the Hill, annual membership meeting
- Membership: Coordinate the recruitment of members and communications on all membership matters. Maintain membership data, chapter data. Work on Chapter development. Provide membership reports
- Political Affairs: Develop, promote, and manage programs through which seniors can participate in political events, projects, and campaigns, including DFL candidate endorsement
- Development and Outreach: Develop, promote, and manage programs to build the Senior Caucus, including Chapters, develop relationships with groups within the DFL and outside the DFL to extend the reach of the Senior Caucus
- Technology: coordinate and manage the technology that the Senior Caucus uses, including VAN/Action Builder, Facebook and other social media, email blasts, video conferencing, the website, and other technology as needed
To participate on any committee, send a request with your interest to dflseniors@gmail.com.
Committee chairs can be reached by sending an email to: DFLSENIORS@GMAIL.COM
And a Good Time Was Had By All!!!
The Duluth chapter did a bang-up job hosting a cookout-style meal and relaxed get-together for Senior Caucus members on Saturday, July 12. Many thanks to Kathy Peterson and her crew for their hard work in planning, cooking, and welcoming all of us.
Our main speaker was Brian Rohrenbach, who presented facts about Social Security, including its purpose, history, and legal standing. We also heard from many local politicians about their issues and, of course, our Senior Caucus chair Kay Hendrickson.
While we were not able to picnic on the beach or sunbathe due to smoke from Canadian fires, we did get to explore the shore area around the community center and wish we had better weather. Does the lake ever warm up in the summer?
Some of us stayed over a night or two, and here are some of the things we did while in the Duluth metro:
- Saw Waitress at NorShor Theater
- Toured the Tall Ships in Duluth Harbor
- Played golf at Enger Park (a lovely 27-hole course off Skyline Drive)
- Drove north to Split Rock Lighthouse, past Betty's Pies and other attractions
- Admired the Rose Garden
- Enjoyed a hearty brunch at At Sarah's Table, the former meeting site of the Duluth chapter
We met friendly, helpful people everywhere. We also noticed an emphasis on sustainability in public places and local businesses. And the freeway construction is soon finished--we hope!!!
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.