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SAVE THE DATE!!!
GRASSROOTS SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
HAPPENING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008
PLEASE JOIN US IN ALBANY AND HELP ADVOCATE FOR SENIOR RIGHTS AND INTERESTS!!
 On Wednesday, March 26 2008, hundreds of legislators, policy makers and seniors will gather at StateWide’s offices in Albany, located just one block away from the State Capitol, to talk about forming a new legislative agenda to improve the lives of seniors. Buses are being arranged to bring seniors from across the state to Albany to have their voices heard by the state’s most influential leaders on senior issues.
Invited speakers include:
Mike Burgess (Office for the Aging Director)
Senator Golden (Aging Committee Chairman)
Assemblyman Dinowitz (Aging Committee Chairman)
Assemblyman Gottfried (Health Committee Chairman)
Senator Hannon (Health Committee Chairman)
Those interested to attend independent of a group, and who want a box lunch, should contact StateWide by e-mail or phone (518-436-1006). Those interested to join their StateWide chapter in taking a bus to Albany should contact their chapter president.
The day’s events will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State St., Albany, NY 12210. |
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Make Your Experience Count. Join StateWide.
Senior citizens possess unparalleled life experience. We’ve worked hard, put in long hours and achieved countless goals. We’ve raised families, developed careers and played vital roles in our communities. Now, let’s work together and effect social change for seniors. By doing so, we can pave the way for ourselves, today, and for others, tomorrow.
Senior Issues
StateWide’s advocacy is focused on:
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Protecting Social Security and ensuring adequate incomes for seniors;
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Keeping the Medicaid and Medicare insurance programs viable;
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Helping seniors get adequate prescription drug coverage and quality care;
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Expanding Affordable Senior Housing through the State;
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Supporting community based senior services include transportation and homecare;
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Strengthening consumer rights and Elder protection under the law;
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Increasing funding for Long Term Care, Mature Workforce, and Independent Living programs;
Coalition Partners
Because power comes from numbers, StateWide works cooperatively with other senior, healthcare, civic, and advocacy groups, including the New York City-based Medicare Rights Center, New York State Alliance for Retired Americans and New York State Office for the Aging. To expand our reach and exercise our collective influence, our members travel to the State Capitol, in Albany, and Washington, DC, for rallies and to lobby lawmakers on issues vital to seniors.
Membership
StateWide represents a network of some 100 local senior organizations, and boasts thousands of members. Anyone aged 50years or older is eligible for membership.
Regional Chapters
Our chapters include seniors committed to working at the local level for change through meetings with elected and appointed government officials. Members also attend rallies, special events, and regional conferences to discuss public issues and advocacy strategies.
Annual Convention
Each October, StateWide holds a three-day annual convention for its members and others in Albany. There, members vote on StateWide’s legislative priorities for the year, receive advocacy training, and hear from public officials, policy experts and grassroots leaders.
About StateWide
New York StateWide Senior Action Council is a grassroots organization of seniors advocating for seniors. Focused on political change, it is based in Albany near the Capitol. StateWide is funded by member contributions, private donations and foundations and government support, and it relies on volunteer leadership. Its members serve as regional coordinators, and they elect a 30-person board of directors from around the state
