Massachusetts Senior Action Council
Friday, July 03, 2009
Don't Just Take It. Take Charge!
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28th Anniversary & Awards Dinner
took place Friday May 29th at IBEW Local 103 Freeport Hall
Almost 350 seniors and supporters attended to hear Governor Deval Patrick and Congressman Barney Frank address the crowd; Michael Festa received a well-deserved Recognition Award; our Unsung Heroes were honored for their dedication; and so many wonderful contributors helped us to raise funds to keep our good work moving forward! Our thanks to all who supported and participated in the evening!
   U.S. Rep. Barney Frank Governor Deval Patrick Michael Festa
 Our 2009 Unsung Heroes: John Bennett (President), Joan Pingley (Bristol Chapter) , Ruby Woodbine (Betty Schmidt/Cambridge Chapter), Linda Moore (Boston Chapter), Dolores Walcott (North Shore Chapter), William Hawley (Worcester Chapter), Jo-An Barchard (Metro North Chapter), and Annie Mells accepting on behalf of Elisabeth Mesick (Springfield Chapter). Thank you to all of our generous sponsors! (click here for the full Sponsor List) - and stay tuned, we will be adding more photos soon
Mass Senior Action has a new Executive Director!
 pictured: Carolyn Villers (MSAC Executive Director), Governor Deval Patrick, John Bennett (MSAC President)
Upon the recent departure of Sue Kirby (thank you, Sue, for all you have done for Mass Senior Action!) the MSAC Board hired Carolyn Villers as Executive Director. For the past three years Carolyn held the role of MSAC Community Organizer, and is an experienced professional with over ten years experience in community-based organizations whose missions were to improve the quality of individual's lives and to strengthen the community.
Senior Acti
 on Day at the State HouseTuesday May 12th
We raised our voices to restore funding for Prescription Advantage, preserve senior housing, end the waiting list for home care services, & more! We asked each representative to become a Senior Super Hero - Stop the Cuts - Raise the Revenue! We were even visited by our very own Senior Super Hero! Thank you for joining the rally, and visiting your elected representatives!
Raising Cane!
took place March 4th at the State House
Mass Senior Action marched on Governor Patrick, demanding that he restore the cuts to Prescription Advantage and Home Care programs. Click on the arrow above to see a news story by New England Cable News.
Our Mission
As a democratic grassroots senior-run organization,
MSAC is committed to empowering seniors and others
to act collectively
to promote the rights and well being of all people,
particularly vulnerable seniors.
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