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democratic State CONVENTION schedule
The Columbus Convention Center
May 10, 2008
10:00 – 11:30 AM ODP Executive Committee Meeting
Room C113-C115
12:00 – 1:30PM Veterans & Military Families Key Leader Lunch
Room C 112
** Chairman Redfern will be announcing the formation of the ODP Veterans & Military Families Caucus. This lunch will be the starting point for discussion on outreach to this important constituency this year. Invitation only. Please contact Rebecca Pearcey to schedule a drop by at this event.
12:00 – 1:00PM Asian American Democratic Caucus
Room C 110
** Election of officers to the newly formed Ohio Democratic Asian American Caucus. This event is by invitation only.
11:30 – 1:00PM 2nd Annual Women’s Lunch
Ballroom 3
The 2nd Annual Women’s Lunch will focus on honoring the women within the Party who are organizing in masses to elect Democrats at all levels. Individual tickets are $75, and sponsorship packages are available. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Liz Shirey liz@ohiodems.org
1:30PM – 3:00PM 2008 State Convention
Ballrooms 1 & 2
In this critical election year, Ohio Democrats must be more ready than ever. At the Convention, we will hear from Statewide Elected Officials, discuss strategy, and take care of some Party business. Delegates and participants must pay a $25 registration fee. Please direct questions to Rebecca Pearcey.
3:00 – 5:00PM Neighborhood Leader Training
Room C 113-C115
Targeting and Field Director John Hagner will train current and future Neighborhood Leaders on the ODP’s 2008 voter contact plan, along with a brief tutorial on the Voter Activation Network (voterfile). A question and answer session with Executive Director Doug Kelly and John Hagner will follow.
5:00 – 6:00PM Locally Elected Official Reception
Room C110
** Chairman Redfern will be announcing the formation of the Locally Elected Official Caucus – from Mayors to County Commissioners to Township Trustees – this caucus will serve elected democrats at all levels with candidate trainings, policy workshops and staff resources in addition to cultivating the Democratic Party’s farm team. This event is $50 per person. Please make checks payable to the Ohio Democratic Party. RSVP to Rebecca Pearcey.
5:30 – 7:00PM LGBT Caucus Cocktail Hour (and a half)
Room C 112
Join the LGBT Caucus to take “Pride in the Party”. Proceeds from this event will benefit LGBT voter outreach initiatives and activities. Individual tickets begin at $100 and sponsorship packages are available. For more information or to RSVP, please contact James Winnett james@ohiodems.org
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