Democratic Party Of Collin CountyWhen You Go…
We’re planning for up to 4,000attendees at this year’sCounty Convention – so we’vemade special arrangements tobe prepared for this very largecrowd, including:
Donation Options
– Althoughthere is no admission fee, weencourage you to make agenerous donation to theDemocratic Party of CollinCounty to help support thisevent. We receive no fundsfrom the State or NationalDemocratic Partyorganizations, so we needyour help to cover theexpenses of this once-in-a-lifetime event. Credit cardterminals will be available ateach registration booth.Please help support this eventand your local DemocraticParty with a one-time or continuing donation!
Facility
– The FriscoConvention Center, operatedby the adjacent EmbassySuites Hotel, is the largestmeeting facility in CollinCounty. We will be using theentire Grand Ballroom, plusadditional meeting rooms.
Parking
– 500 spaces areavailable in the attachedparking garage. If you want topark in the garage, come earlyand bring $5 in cash. Creditcards/checks are not acceptedfor payment in the garage.Additional free parking isavailable at the nearbyStonebriar Mall. We stronglyencourage you to car-pool.
Concessions
– We are notmeeting during a traditionalmeal time, but you may wantsomething to eat or drinkduring the afternoon. The hotelwill have light snacks andbeverages available for sale inour area, including Starbuckscoffee. For other diningoptions you may go to thehotel’s café or grill or to one of many nearby restaurants. Thehotel also has a gift shop.
County/ Senatorial District Convention
Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Early Registration 10:00 am – General Registration 12 noonGeneral Session begins 1:30 pmFrisco Conference Center
7600 John Q. Hammons, Frisco
NW of Stonebriar Centre, near the Tollway & Hwy. 121
If you were elected as a Delegate to the Convention, or are a seated Alternatedue to the absence of a Delegate, you’ll represent other Democrats in your precinct, have the opportunity to participate in electing representatives to theState Democratic Convention and approve resolutions on topics such as votingrights, the Iraq war, education, universal health care, the environment and manymore issues important to all of us - that could eventually become parts of theState and National Platforms.Whether you serve as a Delegate or not, you’ll have the opportunity to meetthousands of fellow Democrats from neighboring communities and learn aboutefforts right here in Collin County to increase the total Democratic vote in the2008 General Election…and how you can help us get ready to win!If you’re as tired of the status quo …GET INVOLVED and make a difference!There are more than 72,500 Democratic voters in Collin County…and more justwaiting to be found and motivated! And YOU can help get them to the polls inNovember!
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Convention Committees
Conducting a convention for a political party, even a local convention, takes agreat deal of work on the part of many people. Some of the most importantduties are performed by formal committees required by State Party Rules:
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Credentials –
Verifies that delegates and alternates are qualified
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Rules –
Reviews and recommends rules to govern the convention
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Resolutions –
Reviews and recommends resolutions to be approved bythe Convention, which will then be sent to the State Convention
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Nominations –
Recommends delegates to the State ConventionMembers of these committees have already been appointed and are workingon preparations for the convention. In addition, we have the following eventcommittees which are helping to plan this year’s convention - expected todraw thousands of attendees:
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Sponsorship
– Raises funds to produce the convention
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Facilities
– Coordinates the use of facilities and equipment
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Reception
– Prepares and staffs the Registration and Volunteer tables
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Program/Entertainment
– Assists in coordinating the program,speakers, video and entertainment
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Decorations
– Creates a festive atmosphere and informative displays
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Parking
– Makes arrangements for orderly parking
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Signage
– Prepares and posts directional signage
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Groups/Vendors
– Coordinates display tables for groups and vendors
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Media Relations
– Advises the media of our planned activitiesAlthough these committees are already at work, if you’d like to help in any of these areas, please contact the Headquarters at (972) 578-1483 or by e-mailat office@collindems.us. Meetings of the required committees held prior tothe convention will be posted on our website, www.collindems.us.
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