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Seniors to Seniors

Advocacy for Seniors
The Senior Advocate Coalition meets regularly with
government officals - local, state and federal - to
communicate on issues relevant to older adults
such as transportation, Medicare, Social Security,
health care cost and creating elder friendly
communities.

Senior Advocate Coalition Meeting:


Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm


Location: Training Center at Tanglewood Park
560 Seminole Road, Muskegon, MI 49444


April 12, 2010: Meet with Federal Congressional Aides
May 10, 2010:Meet with State Senators / Representatives
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - Older Michiganian Day:Held in Lansing on the State Capitol lawn for 11AM - 1PM with an opportunity to visit our local Legislators in their offices.
July - August, 2010: Meet with Legislators / Congressional members in the region
September 13, 2010:Meet with State Senators / Representatives and Federal Congressional Aides
October 11, 2010:Meet with State Senators / Representatives
November 8, 2010:Optional Meeting depending on what is happening
December 2010 - January, 2011: No meeting - Holiday Recess

Anyone interested in learning and sharing information about current aging/disability issues is welcome to attend. For more information call Maggie: 231.733.3509

Click for a list of legislators and their emails

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An informative PowerPoint show on Advocacy is available for those who have Microsoft Office or Open Office software programs. Click here to view.

Gearing up for Senior Advocacy

Older Americans Act

2009 Legislative Delegation

Ten Commandments of Public Policy Advocacy

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Health in Aging Advocacy Center

 
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