Convention Schedule

Friday, October 26, 2007

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Democratic Convention Registration, Grand Harbor Ballroom

6:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Democratic Convention Volunteer Area, Saybrook Room

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Trainings, Caucuses & Standing Committee Meetings
Trainings are open to all Delegates; however Non-Delegates must purchase a Guest pass. Caucus & Committee Meetings are open to all registered Democratic voters. Only committee members may vote in Committee meetings.

• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Training: Changes to Election Law, Cape Cod A
  • Campaign Committee, Cape Cod C
    
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Training: Compliance (State), Cape Cod A
  • Legislative Committee (Pt. 1 of 2), Cape Cod B
  • Training: How to Run for Office, Cape Cod C
  • Training: DCCA, Cape Cod D

8:00 PM -10:00 PM: Chair Karen Thurman's Reception, Asbury Hall
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Democratic Convention Registration, Asbury Rotunda

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Democratic Convention Volunteer Area, Saybrook Room

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM: AFSCME Meeting Area, Cape Cod Registration

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM: "The Future of Florida" Breakfast, Grand Harbor Salons 3 & 4
Ticket required. Proceeds benefit the Florida Young Democrats.

8:30 AM: Doors Open for General Session, Grand Harbor Ballroom

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Democratic Convention General Session, Grand Harbor Ballroom
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

12:15 PM: Doors Open for Luncheon, Grand Harbor Salons 1-4

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lawton Chiles Luncheon, Grand Harbor Salons 1-4
Ticket required. Proceeds benefit the Florida Democratic Party's 2008 Campaign.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Florida Progressive Radio Show, Hampton Room

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Broward DEC Meeting, Yachtsman Steakhouse

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Palm Beach County DEC Reception, Ariel’s

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Florida Netroots Conference, Hampton Room

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Democratic Caucus & Standing Committee Meetings
Caucus & Committee Meetings are open to all registered Democratic voters. Only committee members may vote in Committee meetings.

• 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Hispanic Democrats Caucus, Cape Cod A
  • Democratic Black Caucus, Cape Cod B
  • Young Dems Meeting, Cape Cod C
  • GLBT Democrats Caucus, Cape Cod D
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Small County Coalition , Asbury A
  • Democratic Women’s Club, Asbury C
  • Democratic Disability Caucus, Asbury D
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Legislative Committee (Pt. 2 of 2), Cape Cod A
  • Affirmative Action Committee, Cape Cod B
• 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Committee on Clubs & Caucuses, Cape Cod B

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Democratic Trainings
Trainings are open to all Delegates; however Non-Delegates must purchase a Guest pass.

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Campaign 101: How to Run for Office, Asbury A
  • Run for National Convention Delegate, Asbury B
  • Beginner VAN (Voter File), Asbury C
  • Precinct Leadership Program, Asbury D
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Compliance (Federal), Asbury B
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Campaign Plans for DECs, Cape Cod C
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Campaign 101: How to Run for Office, Asbury A
  • Run for National Convention Delegate, Asbury B
  • Beginner VAN (Voter File), Asbury C
  • Precinct Leadership Program, Asbury D
• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Winning the Hispanic Vote, Asbury B
  • Advanced VAN (Voter File), Asbury C

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Discussion of 50th Anniversary of Little Rock Nine, Cape Cod C
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Reception Honoring 1st Vice Chair Diane Glasser (open), Asbury A
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Netroots, Progressives & DFA Soiree, Asbury D
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

7:00 PM: Doors Open for Dinner, Grand Harbor Ballroom

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Victory '08 Dinner with House Majority Leader Hoyer, Grand Harbor Ballroom
Ticket required. Proceeds benefit the Florida Democratic Party's 2008 Campaign.

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM: Convention Celebration Party featuring Orleans , Grand Harbor Ballroom
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Family Values & The “Marriage” Amendment, Grand Harbor Ballroom North
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Winning Florida in 2008, Moderated by CFO Alex Sink - A Discussion of the 2008 Landscape in Florida with Nationally Renowned Democratic Political Experts, Grand Harbor Ballroom
Open to all Delegates. Non-Delegates must purchase Guest pass.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Caucus Management for CD Chairs & Vice Chairs, Asbury A
Open to all registered Democratic voters. Only committee members may vote.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Central & Executive Committee Meetings, Asbury A
Open to all registered Democratic voters. Only committee members may vote.