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DEC Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at the downtown library @ 6:00 pm.
all Democrats are welcome.
September 4 - 7 - Democratic Women's State Convention at the Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota. Information: Pat Benson 758-4610
Schedule of Events:
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2008
3:30-5:30PM Executive Board Meeting
4:00- 6:00 PM Registration
6:00- 8:00 PM Jimmy Buffet
Welcome Reception
Opening Ceremonies
Keith Fitzgerald
Christine Jennings
Manatee and Sarasota County DEC Chairs
8:00- Swim and Relax or Dinner on St. Armand’s
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2008
CASTING OUR NETS
8:00- 12:00 Noon Registration
9:00- 11:45 Business Meeting
11:00 AM- 5:00 PM Silent Auction Items on Bid
11:00AM-5:00 PM Vendor Tables
12:00- 1:30 PM Lunch:
Speaker: Karen Thurman
Inspiration: Rabbi Elaine Glickman
National Anthem: Howard Dodson
Entertainment:
1:45 PM- 4:45 PM Workshops:
First Session: 2:00-3:15 pm
Taking Back the Legislature: Planning How to Win in 2010
Coalition Building for Causes: Jodi James
Building Your Membership
Second Session: 3:30- 4:45 pm
Electing more Democratic Women to Office in FL-Ruth’s
List
Reaching out to Women:
Young Dems, Hispanics, African Americans, Unions
Delivering Your Message with Power:
Progress Florida: Focus on Defeating Bad
Amendments in November
5:00PM- 6:30 PM Meet the Candidates (in the auction room)
7:00 PM- 9:30 PM Dinner
Speaker: Tim Mahoney
Inspiration: Julie Heckendorn
National Anthem: Mindy Simmons
Entertainment: Mindy Simmons
9:30- Live Auction after dinner followed by a swim
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2008
9:00 AM- 11:45 AM General Session
Resolutions
11:00 AM- 4:00 PM Silent Auction closes at 4:00PM
11:00 AM-4:00PM Vendor Tables
12:00 – 1:30 Luncheon
Speaker: Judith Ann Mc Lauchen USF Political science professor
Inspiration: Rosemary Backer, Gloria Dei Lutheran
Entertainment:
Afternoon for shopping, swimming, Mote Marine, or Ringling Museum tours. You will need your own transportation to get to these venues. They are very easy to reach.
Campaigning for Obama and Chris Jennings dual opportunity.
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM Winners will be listed for the silent auction and you will need to pay for your items before bedtime.
5:30PM- 6:30 PM Reception at pool side
Political Office holders in attendance
7:00 PM- 9:30 PM Gala Dinner Event, Scholarship Presentation
ROTC from Booker High School –Pledge
Dave Aronberg
Nan Ellen Nelson: National Anthem
Mrs. Grace Nelson- wife of Bill Nelson
Inspiration: Julie Heckendorn
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2008
9:00 AM- 11:00 AM State Executive Committee Meeting
Presentation of 2009 Convention
Documents relating to the Convention:
Auction Items
Democratic Brothers & Sisters
Delegates
Vendor Information
Banner Information
Meal Plan
Meal Plan 2