Convention Schedule

To give everyone an idea of what we will be doing and seeing, I am posting the convention schedule that was sent to us. It is exceedingly surreal that I will be taking part in probably the most important convention ever and making history myself. WOW!

Sunday, August 24th:

Themes and Attire at the Convention:

This is New Orleans themed but there is no suggested attire.

We will be arriving at approximately 1:00 and immediately going to the hotel to check in. From there we will probably go to the Convention Center to network, mill around and take part in the gatherings that are offered. We will be staying at the Red Lion, the home hotel of the Florida delegation.

2:00pm- 4:00pm: Interfaith Gathering. Wells Fargo Theatre, Colorado Convention Center. The Democratic National Convention Committee will join the Democratic Party's Faith in Action Initiative to host the first interfaith gathering ever to be part of a Democratic National Convention. The Interfaith Gathering will feature clergy of a variety of faiths, Party leaders, elected officials and local community leaders

6:00pm-8:00pm: Delegation Party hosted by the Democratic National Convention Committee the Colorado Convention Center. Open to delegates/alternates and one guest each. This is a ticketed event. The event will benefit The Friends of New Orleans a non-profit organization dedicated to ongoing recovery efforts in New Orleans and surrounding areas

TRANSPORTATION: DNCC transportation will be provided from delegation hotels to the venue. Details to follow.


Monday, August 25th:

Themes and Attire at the Convention:

Florida attire. Think tropical! Sunglasses will be provided.

8:00am-9:30am: Delegation Breakfast at the Red Lion Denver Central

TRANSPORTATION: For those staying at either the Embassy Suites Denver Aurora or The Timbers we will be providing transportation from those hotels to the Red Lion Denver Central. Transportation to the Red Lion will start at 7:10am.

10:00am-4:00pm: Caucus Meetings at the Colorado Convention Center. At this point, I am not involved in any particular caucus, I intend to chill out at the hotel and network with Florida delegates.

Buses will begin picking up at delegation hotels starting at 9am. Transportation from the Colorado Convention Center to hotels will end at 12pm.

4:00pm-9:00pm: Convention Business at the Pepsi Center

TRANSPORTATION: DNCC transportation for convention business will start at 1:30pm from the hotels at will end at 5:30pm. ONLY THOSE WITH DNCC CREDENTIALS ARE ABLE TO TAKE THIS TRANSPORTATION. Transportation from the Colorado Convention to the Pepsi Center is available and can only be accessed by those with credentials.

Hey, Ann Ruth Isacowitz Zucker from Brooklyn is one of those credentialed delegates. Who woulda thunk it?????

Tuesday, August 26th:

Themes and Attire at the Convention:

Open night to express yourself!

8:00am-9:30am: Delegation Breakfast the Red Lion Denver Central

Buses will begin picking up at delegation hotels starting at 9am. Transportation from the Colorado Convention Center to hotels will end at 12pm.

4:00pm-9:00pm: Convention Business at the Pepsi Center

TRANSPORTATION: DNCC transportation for convention business will start at 1:30pm from the hotels at will end at 5:30pm. ONLY THOSE WITH DNCC CREDENTIALS ARE ABLE TO TAKE THIS TRANSPORTATION. Transportation from the Colorado Convention to the Pepsi Center is available and can only be accessed by those with credentials.

10:00pm-1:00am: Post Convention Party with the Delegations of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Florida at INVESCO Field. Food and drink are themed around each state including Key Lime Pie. This is open to each delegation member plus one guest.

TRANSPORTATION: We will be taking people from the Pepsi Center to INVESCO Field. Transportation will start at 9:30pm and run till 11pm from the Pepsi Center to INVESCO Field. Transportation from INVESCO Field to our delegation hotels will start at 11:30pm and run till 1:30am.


Wednesday, August 27th:

Themes and Attire at the Convention:

Red, White, and Blue night. This is the night that voting will take place at the Convention.

8:00am-9:30am: Delegation Breakfast the Red Lion Denver

Buses will begin picking up at delegation hotels starting at 9am.

10:00am-12:00pm: Delegate Service Day Project at Bicentennial Park (must have signed up at www.demconvention.com/delegates2008 to participate in this event. Username: delegate. Password: service.)

TRANSPORTATION: Denver Public Schools’ buses will be on-hand to pick delegates up from their hotel and transport them to Bicentennial Park. Buses will also return delegates to their hotel at the conclusion of the project. The transportation host for this project will meet delegates at their hotel at 9:30 a.m. and accompany them to the project site. The host will also accompany delegates back to their hotel after the project.

Additional Information: As this project is located outside, please wear comfortable, cool clothing that you do not mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes. Also remember to wear sunblock and bring water to drink.

4:00pm-9:00pm: Convention Business at the Pepsi Center

TRANSPORTATION: DNCC transportation for convention business will start at 1:30pm from the hotels at will end at 5:30pm. ONLY THOSE WITH DNCC CREDENTIALS ARE ABLE TO TAKE THIS TRANSPORTATION. Transportation from the Colorado Convention to the Pepsi Center is available and can only be accessed by those with credentials.

10:00pm-12:00am: Post Convention Event hosted by United Airlines, The Airline Pilots Association, The Association of Flight Attendants and the Veterans PAC at Coors Field. Food and drink will be provided. This is open to our delegation members and their guests.

TRANSPORTATION: Currently transportation is being worked out. Details to follow.


Thursday, August 28th:

Themes and Attire at the Convention:

Obama gear. Wear your shirts, buttons, hats, sunglasses, etc to show your support of Senator Obama. This is the night we join the other 76,000 enthusiasts!!!!!

8:00am-9:30am: Delegation Breakfast the Red Lion Denver Central

4:00pm-9:00pm: Acceptance Speech at INVESCO Field

TRANSPORTATION: DNCC transportation will be available for the acceptance speech at INVESCO Field and is open to only those with DNCC Credentials.