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SPEAKER: Luke Daily, Senior Director Adult Programming, Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota

TOPIC: Overview of Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota

Luke Daily is the Senior Director of Adult Programming at the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAMn), where he supports adults with Down Syndrome and their families in navigating federal, state, and county services, preparing for employment, building social and independent living skills, and developing confidence in self-advocacy.

Prior to joining DSAMn, Luke served as a Regional Manager for Missouri’s Vocational Rehabilitation Program, helping individuals with disabilities find, maintain, and advance in meaningful employment opportunities. He is deeply passionate about disability justice, inclusion, and empowering individuals to live full and self-directed lives.

Outside of his professional work, Luke is also a proud dad to his three-year-old son, Dax, and husband to his wife, Holly. 

For the meeting of July 1, 2026 there are 11 cards and 0 Jokers. The pot stands at $656.00. Ticket donations are: $1 for 1 ticket; $2 for 3 tickets; $3 for 5 tickets; $5 for 10 tickets; and $10 for 25 tickets. Three lucky winners are chosen each week; the first two tickets drawn win $5, the third winner draws a card from the deck in hopes of pulling an Ace to win a share of the pot.  If a joker is pulled, it will cost the winner a $2 contribution to the pot.  If the Ace of Spades is pulled, the pot is awarded equally to all who have pulled an Ace from the current deck, and the drawing starts over again.  Congratulations Scott Ramsdale for drawing the Ace of Hearts, Josh Clark for drawing the Ace of Diamonds and Brian Bessler for drawing the Ace of Clubs.  They will be guaranteed 1/4 of the pot!