Top 10 Reasons for Joining the Grass Roots Seniors Network
- We provide you with discounts and free products from our participating sponsors. (e.g. Beacon Institute seminars, Grass Roots Seniors Network stationery)
- We provide you with up to date information on senior issues through LifeSpan’s featured guest speakers’ series.
- We provide you with a free membership to our e-news newsletter and magazine.
- We show you simple and efficient methods to contact your state legislators.
- We provide you with a summary of the legislative session.
- We provide you with a voice on our Task Force Advisory Committee.
- We provide you with professional representation through LifeSpan’s Public Policy Team.
- We sponsor a Legislative Policy Day where you can interact one-on-one with your legislators.
- We organize regional events that allow you to share and exchange ideas with other seniors within the LifeSpan Grass Roots Network.
- We make sure your concerns are heard in Annapolis through our Get-Out-To-Vote initiative.
Get Connected!
We organize regional events such as the Get-Out-the Vote Campaign and LifeSpan’s Legislative Day in Annapolis. Don’t be left out in the debate! Join others like you in providing a united voice on issues that concern seniors. You can do it and we will show you how to do it effectively and efficiently. Don’t let someone else decide what is best for you. Get started making a difference by joining LifeSpan’s Grass Roots Seniors Network TODAY!
Learn About Issues Affecting Seniors
You will have access to bi-weekly e-news letters written by LifeSpan’s experienced staff. We will also mail to you a copy of LifeSpan’s magazine; and provide with you with a calendar of upcoming events designed especially for you.
LifeSpan Grass Roots members receive the most pertinent and up-to-date information on changes in Maryland and DC rules and regulations. In this time of rapid change, LifeSpan’s Grass Roots Network keeps its members informed. In addition to our widely acclaimed quarterly magazine, we use e-mail, fax alerts and our web site to get you the very latest information.
Discuss Making Positive Change
By joining the LifeSpan Grass Roots Seniors Network, you will have access to our members only blog forums where seniors discuss with one another topics of the day. You will be able to read how others in similarly situated communities are dealing with a particular issue. You can also provide the LifeSpan Public Policy Personnel with feedback on what you would like us to do differently.
Communicate with Public Officials
We will arrange special events where your legislators will come to speak at your communities on issues that concern seniors. You will be able to interact personally with those making the decisions that impact your communities.
Participate in the Process!
Membership to the Grass Roots Senior Network is FREE! All we ask is that you do your part by making phone calls, sending e-mails, writing letters, or testifying on bills when needed. We will provide transportation for members to Annapolis on the days bills are before legislative committees.
