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February 2008 Minnesota Senior News
Senior News February 2008 - print edition
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MnSF State Board Chair
Our new executive director, Ansley Johnson, comes to us with more than 25 years of not-for-profit management experience. An important qualification for the Federation is his successful background in all kinds of fund raising and development.
Ansley Johnson appointed Senior Federation’s new executive director
Our goal must not only be to continue working on important current challenges, but also to quickly build capacity and help the Minnesota Senior Federation see into the future, acknowledging the new challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
Iowa caucuses inspire us to be informed
We may not have access to all the reporting and live speeches, but we can inform ourselves by reading, listening to the news, watching for candidate appearances and checking out positions on candidate web sites and at their local offices.
Most precinct caucuses to take place February 5
The Republican Party of Minnesota, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and the Independence Party of Minnesota will be holding their caucuses Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. This is earlier than usual. The Green Party of Minnesota is adhering to the original caucus date and holding their’s Tuesday, March 4.  (Editor's note:  The dates for caucuses for the Independence Party of Minnesota and the Green Party of Minnesota were incorrect as listed in Minnesota Senior News.)
Issues and resolutions for precinct caucuses
Issues and resolutions supported by the Minnesota Senior Federation.
Federation offers affordable prescription drug options at Best Buy Drug sessions
Do your prescriptions eat up too much of your income? You might find some solutions at one of the following Consumer Reports Best Buy Drug coaching sessions.
Driver safety courses could lower insurance rate
Starting in February, the Federation will again offer monthly driver improvement courses at the St. Paul office, conducted by the Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center.
Generic osteoporosis drug expected to be available by second week of February
Barr Pharmaceuticals plans to introduce a generic version of the basic 70-milligram form of Fosamax® on Feb. 6, 2008
Medicare Advantage open enrollment now through March 31
Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C, are administered by private health plans. Most Medicare Advantage plans also offer Part D drug coverage.
Points to consider when looking at Advantage Plans
The key to making a good choice is to understand exactly how Advantage plans operate.
Volunteering -it should be part of your 'top ten’ list for the New Year!
If you had volunteering as something that you would like to pursue in 2008, the Minnesota Senior Federation hopes that you will consider doing so with us.
Home sales ratios point to an assessors’-based property tax system in need of fixing
Research shows that assessors are no more accurate than pure chance. Minnesota deserves a better system of funding schools and local government than one whose accuracy is no better than the flip of a coin.
Letter to the Editor
Property taxes:
Why aren’t they correcting predatory taxing?
Member News
  • South Metro meeting to include affordable drug info
  • Southwestern offices gearing up for new MnSF struct
  • Virginia seeking speakers for Federation meetings
    • Federation to host caregiving forum
    Free and open to the public, the event will be held Friday, March 28 at Brooklyn Park Community Center.
    It’s taxing! You need to find a balance between today and tomorrow
    Finding the proper balance between now and later has always been difficult.  At the time of the year when we’re usually obsessed with today’s tax, the income tax, let’s consider some future taxes that may affect our families - estate taxes.
    Retirement - it’s more than rounds of golf and rubbers of bridge
    Retirement is a big life change - and it involves a lot more than money.
    Review Council sets the standard so you can give with confidence
    Last year at this time, the Minnesota Senior Federation undertook a rigorous accountability review in four critical areas: public disclosure, governance, financial activity and fundraising. The good news is we passed and proudly display the “Meets Standards” seal from the Charities Review Council.
    Our much-appreciated December donors
    Thanks to those who donated $100 or more throughout December.
    Track changes to your Social Security online
    The New Year ushers in many changes. One important change is a benefit increase for most people who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
    Top 10 scams to watch for
    There are scores of variations on Internet and phone scams.
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