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EVENTS (check the calendar for details)
Annual Membership Meeting
Every year in the spring (May or June), the Senior Caucus holds an all-member meeting either in person or using remote access, or it is a hybrid of both.
The meeting was held on Saturday June 15, 2024, at 10:00a, using Zoom.
2024 Annual Meeting Documents:
The following documents were used at the meeting:
Our speakers included
- US Representative Betty McCollum, CD 4
- A representative from the Biden for President Campaign
- Representative Ginny Klevorn on the Task Force on Aging
Seniors have a positive impact on the political and legislative process, and we work to continue the impressive blue wave movement all across our state in election years.
Lobby Day on the Hill
MN Capitol Hill, that is!
Every year midway through the legislative session, the DFL Senior Caucus spends a morning on Capitol Hill to hear from various legislators or their representatives about current legislation working its way through the MN House and Senate.
On Friday, March 22, 2024, we gathered in the beautiful conference room 316 on the third floor of the MN Capitol building. We heard from a number of legislators who took a break from committee meetings to speak to us and answer questions, and we enjoyed treats and each others’ company.
Parking was a bit of an issue due to a lot of contruction in the Capitol area. Hopefully, next year much of that will be completed. Plan to attend next February or March during the 2025 legislative session. Watch for details in January 2025,
Book Club
Senior Caucus members meet on Zoom once a month for a lively discussion of a politically or socially oriented book and the issues raised. Check the flyer for the current book title and Zoom link, or check our historical list to get caught up on titles you missed.
Fall Gala
Get to know other like-minded seniors at our biennial social event, the fall gala. Besides social time, this event features elected officials, candidates for office, other political leaders, and a fun band for tapping your toes.
The gala is held at a catered venue in the fall for a minimal charge to cover the costs. The Senior Caucus provides the program, including entertainment. Click here for the flyer about the October 29, 2023, gala. Watch for new information about the gala coming up in fall 2025.
PRESENTATIONS
Senior Caucus interviewed US Representative Dean Phillips, CD3, in August 2020. View the interview here.
Senator Al Franken was the keynote speaker at our annual meeting on Saturday, September 11, 2021, sharing his in-depth knowledge of issues and strategy and reminding us of his special sense of humor. Watch the video here.
The South Metro chapter hosted MN State Senator Mary Kunesh (SD41) in July 2021 for a presentation and discussion of issues affecting Native Americans in Minnesota. View the presentation here.
News Blasts
The Senior Caucus News Blast is published monthly and distributed through email. It offers information about events, news to know, and what is happening in Senior Caucus chapters around the state. Have a look!
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