DPW State Convention will be held in Madison at the Middleton Marriott West on June 11, 12 The address is 1313 John Q Hammons Drive in Middleton. The DPW is not sending out copies of the Platform and Resolutions in your Convention Packets via the mail this year, in an effort to cut down on postage expenses. You will receive it in your Convention Packets AT the Convention. If you would like to get an advance copy, you can get it online from the DPW Website http://www.wisdems.org/release_details.asp?id=456 (You will need Adobe Acrobat software in order to open the documents and view them. - at minimum Adobe Acrobat Reader.) You can download a free copy from CNET http://download.cnet.com/Adobe-Reader/3000-10743_4-10000062.html or Adobe's website at: http://get.adobe.com/reader/?& 2010 Democratic Party of Wisconsin Convention Delegates and Alternates From: Mike Tate, Chairman Date: June 1, 2010 RE: Convention Delegate Materials
Thank you for registering as Delegate or Alternate for this year’s State Convention on June 11th & 12th in Middleton! Convention is the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s biggest event of the year. It is a time to celebrate the Party, see old friends and make new ones. We’re excited that you will be joining us for a memorable event featuring DNC Chairman Gov. Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, and our next Governor, Tom Barrett!
When you first arrive at Convention, proceed to Registration, located in the Geneva room. There, you will receive your credentials and Convention materials. The registration room will be open from 3pm to 8pm on Friday and 8am to 11am on Saturday. New Delegate Orientation & Caucus Meetings: For any first-time Convention attendees, there will be an orientation at 4:00pm on Friday, June 11. Seasoned Convention-goers and Party leaders will answer questions and walk newcomers through the process. Most Caucuses will meet on Friday between 4:15 PM and 6:00 PM, and a few Caucuses meeting on Saturday. See the included schedule to determine when your Caucus is meeting. Marriott Location & Parking: The Madison Marriott West Hotel is located at 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562. Questions about the Hotel can be directed to 1-608-831-2000. There is complimentary on-site parking at the Marriott. Alternate Hotel Options: Here are a few other hotel options in the area: Hilton Garden Inn (608-831-2220), Courtyard by Marriott (608-203-0100), Fairfield Inn & Suites (608-831-1400). Additional Information: If you need additional information, visit www.wisdems.org or call 608-255-5172. Thank you for all your hard work to advance Democratic causes. I look forward to seeing you at Convention!
Revised Schedule Friday, June 11th 3:00 p.m. Registration opens (Geneva) 4:00 p.m. New Delegate Orientation (Ballroom E) Black Caucus Meeting (Ballrooms F&G) County Chairs Association Meeting (Ballroom D) Elections Commission (La Crosse) Platform and Resolutions Committee Meeting (Madison Board Room) 4:15 p.m. LGBT Caucus Meeting (Ballroom A) 4:45 p.m. Latino Caucus Meeting (Ballroom H) American Indian Caucus Meeting (La Crosse) College Democrats (Ballroom E) Veterans Caucus Meeting (Ballroom C) 5:00 p.m. Rural Caucus Meeting (Ballrooms D) Welcome Hospitality with Congressman Kind (Tiffany Grille) Convention Hall opens (Superior and Michigan) 6:00 p.m. General Session Begins (Superior and Michigan) Call to Order Presentation of Colors Pledge of Allegiance Invocation National Anthem - Gregory Brumfield Convention Reports Approval of Convention Rules Approval of Election Rules Treasurer’s Report Credential Committee Report 6:30 p.m. Introduction – Dane County Chair, Wayne Bigelow Welcome – Local Officials 1st Vice Chair’s Report State Chair’s Report 6:45-9:30 p.m. Speakers: Wisconsin State Legislative Leaders Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton Members of our Congressional Delegation Senator Russ Feingold DNC Chair – Governor Tim Kaine Governor Jim Doyle 7:00 p.m. Green Room opens (Backstage) 8:00 p.m. Registration closes (Geneva) 9:30 p.m. Close for the Evening 10:30 p.m. Green Room closes (Backstage) Todd Kolosso has a hospitality suite directly after the Friday 10:00 p.m. close to 2:00 a.m. They will be serving brownies and root beer and soda floats, but have a limited supply so, show up early if you want one. Don't have a specific room for the hospitality suite, but here's a general map showing the Atrium and meeting rooms, Ballroom and Conference Rooms. 
Hospitality Suites open 15 minutes after the close of Friday’s session. Saturday, June 12th 7:45 a.m. Women’s Caucus Meeting (Ballroom D) 8:00 a.m. Breakfast with Senator Kohl (Ballroom E) Registration Opens (Geneva Room) 8:30-9:30 a.m. Platform and Resolutions Debate (Superior and Michigan) 9:30 a.m. Convention Reports Credential Committee Report County Chairs Association Report College Democrats Report 9:45 a.m. Speakers: Senator Herb Kohl Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Barrett 10:20 a.m. Raffle winners announced 10:30 a.m. Speakers: Statewide Elected Officials and Candidates DNC Candidate 11:00 a.m. DNC Election by Acclamation Registration Closes (Geneva Room) 11:15-1:15 p.m. Platform and Resolutions Debate (cont.) 1:15 p.m. Convention Ends 1:30 p.m. Labor Caucus Meeting (Mendota) |