Fwd: [DDemDispatch] Kate's Convention Guide - With Parties

[Alexandra Kepner]

Here's a copy of the schedule for the Lowell Convention, for folks interested in attending.

--Alix

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alix, would you mind forwarding this to the google group....?   gail

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I hope that you find this helpful. I try to get the schedule information listed upfront so that you can have a quick summary handy. The Convention is always a fun opportunity to connect with people and to conduct the business of the Democratic Party.  As with any large event, be prepared to be patient.  A few years ago I heard some complaints from some new delegates who thought that breakfast would be a little more substantial than they got. So the next year I mentioned that the breakfasts were a great place to meet folks and hear candidates and grab a bagel or a glass of juice, but if you want bacon and eggs, eat at home or go to a restaurant. So I get to the convention and of course that year we have bacon and eggs! 

CONVENTION AT A GLANCE

08:00 AM Registration and exhibits open

10:00 AM Convention called to order – opening ceremonies

11:00 AM Quorum roll call

- Platform presentation/debate

- Platform vote

- Charter amendment

- Gubernatorial candidate speeches

- Adjournment             

1:00 to 3:15   Breakout sessions will begin 30 minutes following adjournment or as announced from the podium

 

DELEGATE EVENTS

Fri. 6 pm Treasurer Steve Grossman Party, Athenian Corner, 207 Market St.

Fri. 6:30 to 10 pm  Joe Avellone for Governor Party, Majors Pub, 197 Market St.

Fri. 7 pm Steve Kerrigan for LG Party, UMass Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St.

Fri. 7 to 11:30 pm Host Committee Party, UMass Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St.

Fri. 7 to 11 pm Latino Pre-Convention Fiesta, UMass Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St. $10

Fri. 8 pm  Young Dems Pre-Convention Party, The Old Court, 29-31 Central St. $10

Fri. 8 to 11 pm Mayors’ Bash, Blue Shamrock, 105 Market St.

Sat. 8:00 am Hank Naughton Welcome Breakfast, Club Suites, Tsongas Center

Sat  8:00 am Senator Dan Wolf Breakfast, Talon Club, Tsongas Center

Sat. 8:30 am SEIU Pre-Convention Breakfast, Lowell Bank Pavilion, Tsongas Center

Sat. 8:30 am Berwick Campaign Breakfast, Club Suites, Tsongas Center

Sat. 8:30 am Asian American Delegate Pre-Convention Breakfast,New Asia Restaurant, 345 Market Street

Sat. 3:30 pm Host Committee Party, UMass Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St.

Sat. 3:30 pm PDM Party, Cobblestones Restaurant, 91 Dutton St., Lowell

(post convention event times are approximate)

 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1pm to 2pm

Raise Up Massachusetts: Rm 7 Campus Center 1^st floor

Debra Fastino and Harris Gruman

Campaign to raise the minimum wage and mandate paid sick time.

Putting Youth Front & Center: Rm 8 Campus Center 2^nd floor

State Rep. Jim Cantwell and John Bowes   

Best practices to maximize youth involvement and keep young people involved in campaigns and elections.

Local Campaigns & Down Ballot Races: Rm 4 Campus Center 1^st floor

Tom Dionesotes, Lisa Mosczynski, Phil DeColegero, and Ryanne Olsen

Learn about strategies, challenges, and best practices in managing local campaigns.

Women in Politics: Rm 9 Campus Center 2^nd floor

Leaders from Emerge Massachusetts lead a panel to understand the importance of electing women. 

The Power of Ethnic Media: Rm 10 Fox Hall

Digna Gerena, Marcela Garcia, Alberto Vasallo, Jose Masso,

How to best utilize ethnic media outlets to engage our increasingly diverse population of voters.

Public Policy Overview: Rm 5 Campus Center 1^st floor

Senator Jamie Eldridge and Mara Dolan  

The difference between the platform and policy, evidence-based policy and how policy becomes a law.

Sustainable Capitalism and the New Economy:   Rm 3 Campus Center 1^st floor

Bob Massie & Ronald L. Walker II

The presenter will explain the new economy, sustainable capitalism, and the new meaning of “success in business”.  

#Mapoli: Connecting Through Social Media: Rm 1 Campus Center 1^st floor

Josh Gee, Lindsay Crudele, Lauren Miller, Keri Rodrigues Lorenzo      

The do’s and don’ts of social media and how to put together an effective social media strategy for a campaign.

The ‘Citizens United’ Decision and Why It Matters: Rm 2 Campus Center 1^st floor

Congressman Jim McGovern, Alicia Pradas Monne and Lee Ketelson              

Discussion of the decision, why this is bad for policy and bad for politics.

Budget for All:  Rm 6 Campus Center 1^st floor

Carol Coakley and Cole Harrison

Presenters will discuss the resolution that pushes our Federal Government towards a sustainable economy.

 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Progressive Taxation: Rm 4 Campus Center 1^st floor

Senator Jamie Eldridge and Peter Enrich 

Speakers will discuss proposals to raise sufficient revenue to promote long-term prosperity.

Criminal Justice Reform:  Rm 5 Campus Center 1^st floor

Susan Maze-Rothstein and Mara Dolan          

Discussion of Restorative Justice and the real effects of the current criminal justice system.

Climate Change: Rm 3 Campus Center 1^st floor

Senator Ben Downing, Senator Marc Pacheco, and Dr. James Rudd

Learn what you can do in Massachusetts to promote sustainability and stop climate change.

Senior Advisors to Top Campaigns: Rm 1 Campus Center 1^st floor

Sydney Asbury, Kathryn Burton and Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins    

Presenters will discuss their experience with their candidates and campaigns.

Persuasion & Public Opinion 101: Rm 8 Campus Center 1^st floor

Larry Carpman\ and Alex Goldstein                    

How to win elections with a better message in a campaign.

Civil Liberties and the War on Drugs: Rm 9 Campus Center 1^st floor

Gavi Wolfe and Lt. Jack Cole                      

Learn how current drug policy is being reformed, and reforms needed to better address illegal drug abuse. 

Communications for Committees: Rm 6 Campus Center 1^st floor

Kate Donaghue and Arthur Powell                        

Presenters will discuss how to utilize old and new media outlets to reach new people for your committee.

Why Field Matters: Rm 2 Campus Center 1^st floor

Carl Nilsson, Mike Firestone and Amanda Coulombe     

Building campaigns that engage communities and get out the vote. Discussion of best practices in field strategy.

Immigration Reform: Rm 9 Campus Center 2^nd floor

The MDP Latino Caucus will discuss the ways to organize and mobilize to promote immigration reform.

Budget for All: Rm 7 Campus Center 1^st floor

Carol Coakley and Cole Harrison                                                       

Discussion of the resolution that pushes the federal government towards a sustainable economy.

The Power of Ethnic Media: Rm 10 Fox Hall

Colette Phillips, Alex Von Litchenberg, Norma Rodrigues-Reyes,and Eduardo A. de Oliveira

How to best utilize ethnic media outlets to engage our increasingly diverse population of voters.

Complete information at http://www.massdems.org/2013-platform-convention/

TIPS AND INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES

OVERVIEW: The Convention is called to order at 10 AM on Saturday morning.  On Friday evening there will be parties and oppo