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:
- Book club: Discuss books chosen by attendees; facilitator maintains lists and monthly flyers and manages the Zoom meeting; open to all, regular attendance not required
- Chapter Development: Establish new chapters; assist with process, membership, recruitment, setup
- Chapter Chair Coordinator: Meet with Chapter Chairs monthly; update and share information
- Communication: Update and manage communication avenues: Facebook, Website information, telephone tree; DFL party requirements (biannual report, update board lists), minutes to Board meetings and Ex Comm
- Education: Educate external entities about Senior Caucus; establish School Board criteria checklist
- Events: Manage and coordinate the 5 main Senior Caucus annual events (Day on the Hill, annual membership meeting, summer social, MN State Fair activities, fall Gala); solicit speakers for events
- Governance: Manage, create, update governing documents; coordinate with DFL CBRC
- Membership: Manage membership data and information; update board; manage and create recruitment blasts; use Action Network
- Political Affairs (SS expansion Act): Develop resolutions and platform; manage policy, issues, and legislation to provide testimony and information to the executive and legislative branches; manage the endorsement process and plan
- Technology: Manage technology for the Senior Caucus; multiple software packages; Google Drive; website; google forms; train and manage team
To participate on any committee, click here to sign up.
Committee chairs can be reached by sending an email to dflseniors@gmail.com.
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.