2007 Florida Democratic Party Convention

Are there still hotel rooms available?
No, both the Yacht & Beach Club Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort have sold out.

Where will delegate registration take place? When will I receive my credentials?
We will have registration tables at the Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center throughout the weekend. Registration will begin at 3 PM on Friday, October 26th in the Grand Harbor Ball Room, and will continue on Saturday at the Asbury Rotunda Registration Counter. You will receive your credentials when you register on-site. It must be worn at all times as it is required to attend all Florida Democratic Party sponsored State Convention events. You will receive only one for the entire weekend.

What are my options for meals? How do I purchase meal tickets?
There will be several Party-sponsored meals during the State Convention. You can purchase individual meal tickets or meal packages online, or by printing out and mailing in a meal ticket form with payment to:

Florida Democratic Party
Attn: State Convention
214 S. Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

There are other food options available on-site at the Yacht & Beach Club Resort, as well as in the local area. For a full listing of Convention meals and events, please visit our events page.

Will guests be allowed to attend even if they aren't a delegate?
Guests can purchase day guest passes for $50 per day or $100 for the weekend by sending in the guest pass form (postmarked by Oct. 19th) with payment, or paying on-site. In order to attend as a guest, one must establish that he or she is a registered Democratic voter by presenting a voter registration card and photo I.D. If the voter cannot produce a voter registration card, he/she must present a photo I.D. and complete an affidavit declaring Party registration and be verified as a registered Democrat using current voter rolls.

What is the dress code?
Casual to business casual is the most common dress during the daytime events. At the general session, delegates often where costumes or red, white & blue attire (you can have fun here). The dinner and receptions tend to be more formal, but there is no required dress code.

The purchase of a ticket for or a contribution to this event is a contribution to the Florida Democratic Party. Your contribution will be used in connection with federal elections, unless you designate otherwise, and are subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Federal office holders listed above and appearing at the event are asking only for contributions of up to $10,000 per election from an individual's own funds to the Florida Democratic Party's Federal Account. They are not asking for corporate contributions, labor contributions or contributions from individuals under the age of 18 or non U.S. citizens.

Paid for by the Florida Democratic Party (214 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850-222-3411) and not authorized by any federal candidate or candidate's committee.











	Frequently Asked Questions When and where is the 2007 Florida Democratic Party State Convention? When will I find out if I've been accepted as a delegate to the 2007 State Convention? Are there still hotel rooms available? If I'm not staying at the Yacht & Beach Club, where can I park? Will you be providing transportation? Where will delegate registration take place? When will I receive my credentials? What are my options for meals? How do I purchase meal tickets? What should I budget for the Convention? What are the expenses? What about the Four State Pledge? Does this mean the presidential candidates are not coming to the State Convention? Will guests be allowed to attend even if they aren't a delegate? What does a delegate do? How many delegates are attending? What is the dress code? When and where is the 2007 Florida Democratic Party State Convention? The Convention will be held on October 26-28, 2007 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Registration will begin at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 26, and the events will being at 6:00 PM. The Convention will run through the afternoon on Sunday, October 28. When will I find out if I've been accepted as a delegate to the 2007 State Convention? You will receive a delegate packet in the mail during the first week of October. If you'd like to find out before then, feel free to contact Party headquarters at (850) 222-3411. Are there still hotel rooms available? No, both the Yacht & Beach Club Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort have sold out. We recommend that you book rooms in the Orlando area so you definitely have a place to stay. If I'm not staying at the Yacht & Beach Club, where can I park? Will you be providing transportation? Parking at the actual convention site will only be available to guests staying at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club. However, for those who are staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort or elsewhere, the Party has made arrangements to handle your transportation needs. If you are staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort, we will have a bus shuttle service transporting our delegates throughout the weekend. If you are staying anywhere else in the park or will be commuting to the convention daily, you will be parking in the Epcot Parking Lot. Parking passes will be included in the delegate packet sent to you in the first week of October. A bus shuttle service will also transport delegates to and from the Epcot lot and the Convention Center throughout the weekend. Where will delegate registration take place? When will I receive my credentials? We will have registration tables at the Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center throughout the weekend. Registration will begin at 3 PM on Friday, October 26th in the Grand Harbor Ball Room, and will continue on Saturday at the Asbury Rotunda Registration Counter. You will receive your credentials when you register on-site. It must be worn at all times as it is required to attend all Florida Democratic Party sponsored State Convention events. You will receive only one for the entire weekend. What are my options for meals? How do I purchase meal tickets? There will be several Party-sponsored meals during the State Convention. You can purchase individual meal tickets or meal packages online, or by printing out and mailing in a meal ticket form with payment to: Florida Democratic Party Attn: State Convention 214 S. Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 There are other food options available on-site at the Yacht & Beach Club Resort, as well as in the local area. For a full listing of Convention meals and events, please visit our events page. What should I budget for the Convention? What are the expenses? This depends on the individual. Generally, travel to and from Orlando, meals, delegate fees and the hotel stay are the main costs. Registered delegates will not need to pay for parking or transportation once they are on Disney property. What about the Four State Pledge? Does this mean the presidential candidates are not coming to the State Convention? Many people are asking about the so-called 'Four State Pledge' - the attempt by the early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina to maintain their positions of influence in the presidential primary nominating process by keeping Presidential candidates from campaigning in states a with primary date before February 5, which includes Florida. We obviously don't support the pledge, and we are disappointed that most of the candidates have signed it. Despite the Four State Pledge, we are still planning for an exciting 2007 State Convention. Will guests be allowed to attend even if they aren't a delegate? Guests can purchase day guest passes for $50 per day or $100 for the weekend by sending in the guest pass form (postmarked by Oct. 19th) with payment, or paying on-site. In order to attend as a guest, one must establish that he or she is a registered Democratic voter by presenting a voter registration card and photo I.D. If the voter cannot produce a voter registration card, he/she must present a photo I.D. and complete an affidavit declaring Party registration and be verified as a registered Democrat using current voter rolls. What does a delegate do? As a delegate to the 2007 State Convention, you'll have access to free campaign training from some of the nation's top political experts and inspiring speeches from great Democratic leaders. You'll also get to mix and mingle with your elected officials and other fellow Democrats from across the state. It's an excellent way to make a real difference in 2007, and help officially kick off our state's 2008 election season! How many delegates are attending? We have over 3000 confirmed delegates. What is the dress code? Casual to business casual is the most common dress during the daytime events. At the general session, delegates often where costumes or red, white & blue attire (you can have fun here). The dinner and receptions tend to be more formal, but there is no required dress code. The purchase of a ticket for or a contribution to this event is a contribution to the Florida Democratic Party. Your contribution will be used in connection with federal elections, unless you designate otherwise, and are subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Federal office holders listed above and appearing at the event are asking only for contributions of up to $10,000 per election from an individual's own funds to the Florida Democratic Party's Federal Account. They are not asking for corporate contributions, labor contributions or contributions from individuals under the age of 18 or non U.S. citizens. Paid for by the Florida Democratic Party (214 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850-222-3411) and not authorized by any federal candidate or candidate's committee.
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