Democratic National Convention
Calendar of Events for California Delegation
as of August 21, 2008
Relevant websites for the California Delegation:
Official CDP Website: www.cadem.org/denver
Official DNCC Convention website: www.demconvention.com
Official Host Committee website: www.denverconvention2008.com
Denver website for non-Convention activities: http://www.denver.org/visitdenver/dnc
Download .pdf of Calendar of Events
Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Stonewall Democrats National Convention at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver – four days, Aug 21 (Thur) through Aug 24 (Sun). Information and registration available at stonewalldemocrats.org – costs are associated with this event.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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The U.S. Mint in Denver: Unfortunately, the U.S. Mint will be closed for inventory during the Democratic National Convention, but does have public tours available the week prior to the National Convention, Monday through Friday. Reservations are required and can be made in advance at www.usmint.gov/mint_tours
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
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Credentials Committee Meeting, Colorado Convention Center Click to download materials. |
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2:00 PM
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Interfaith Gathering, Wells Fargo Theater in the Colorado Convention Center. To kick-off Convention week in a spirit of unity, the DNCC in conjunction with the Democratic Party’s Faith in Action initiative, invite all to this celebration. Event open to the public, though pre-registration is necessary. Details available on registration soon at www.demconvention.com |
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Delegation Party hosted by the Denver Host Committee, Colorado Convention Center. Unlike past Conventions, this year’s Host Committee Party will allow all delegations to gather and meet in one location, which will also feature and recognize Friends of New Orleans, Oxfam America and other organizations affiliated with the Gulf Coast recovery and rebuilding effort, and will pair well- known jazz musicians and world famous Louisiana cuisine with the festive ambiance of the Rocky Mountain West. Open to members of the delegation and their guest. Delegates must RSVP to fonorsvp@demconvention.com or call Amy Emerick at (720) 362-2246. |
Monday, August 25, 2008
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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California Delegation Credentialing, Sheraton Denver. Daily credentialing – must show picture ID.
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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California Delegation Breakfast, Sheraton Hotel. Free to all official CA attendees at the Sheraton Denver, breakfast and a daily briefing for the delegation. Monday’s breakfast honors Congressional Members |
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9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM
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Free GOTV trainings by Think Precinct® - each day (M-Th). Details at www.thinkprecinct.com |
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Free day at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, hosted by Target. The museum will be open free to the public. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
African American Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Hispanic Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
APIA Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Native American Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Ethnic Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
GLBT Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Senior Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Rural Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 1:00 PM |
Shuttles to Pepsi Center start running from Sheraton Denver. |
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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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OFFICIAL Democratic National Convention Proceedings. Pepsi Center. Tonight's theme: "One Nation." Proceedings include Credentials and Rules Committee reports. Speakers include Michelle Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Claire McCaskill, Maya Soetoro-Ng and Craig Robinson. |
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| 11:00 PM |
Last Shuttle leaving Pepsi Center for Sheraton Denver. |
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CH2M Hill sponsoring: Reception and evening dedicated to global sustainability, featuring Willie Nelson live in concert, at Invesco Field. By invitation only. |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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California Delegation Credentialing at the Sheraton Denver. Daily credentialing – must show picture ID.
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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California Delegation Breakfast at the Sheraton Denver. Free to all official CA attendees, breakfast and a daily briefing for the delegation. Tuesday’s breakfast honors Governors. |
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9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM
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Free GOTV trainings by Think Precinct® - each day (M-Th). Details at www.thinkprecinct.com |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Women’s Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Faith Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Disability Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Youth Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Veterans & Military Families Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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EMILY’s List gala reception to benefit EMILY’s List WOMEN VOTE! at the Sheraton Denver Hotel with headliners Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Special Guest Michelle Obama. General Tickets begin at $50, VIP tickets begin at $500. Please visit www.emilyslist.org/convention2008 for more information. |
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| 1:00 PM |
Shuttles to Pepsi Center start running from Sheraton Denver. |
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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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OFFICIAL Democratic National Convention Proceedings. Pepsi Center. Tonight's Theme: "Renewing America's Promise." Proceedings include Platform Committee report and adoption. Speakers include Senator Hilary Clinton, former Governor Mark Warner, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, Governor Janet Napolitano, Governor Ted Strickland, Governor Ed Rendell, Senator Bob Casey, Jr., Governor Deval Patrick, Governor Brian Schweitzer and former Mayor Federico Peña. |
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| 11:00 PM |
Last Shuttle leaving Pepsi Center for Sheraton Denver |
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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California Delegation Credentialing at Sheraton Denver. Daily credentialing – must show picture ID.
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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California Delegation Breakfast at Sheraton Denver. Free to all official CA attendees, breakfast and a daily briefing for the delegation. Wednesday’s breakfast honors Democratic U.S. Senators and will feature Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Barbara Boxer. |
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9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM
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Free GOTV trainings by Think Precinct® - each day (M-Th). Details at www.thinkprecinct.com |
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10:00 AM - Noon
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Delegate Service Day throughout the Denver Metro area. In conjunction with Democrats Work, Metro Volunteers and Volunteers of America, the DNCC is coordinating a Delegate Service Day. Projects will range from park restoration, learning opportunities with high school students, writing letters to children from their home state who are making positive impacts in their communities, etc. This event is only for official attendees and you MUST sign up in advance through the website - www.demconvention.com/delegates2008 – when prompted, the username is “service” and the password is “service” |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
African American Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Hispanic Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
APIA Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Native American Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Ethnic Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
GLBT Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Senior Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Rural Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Reception for CA Delegation. Invite only. Location and further details pending. |
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| 1:00 PM |
Shuttles to Pepsi Center start running from Sheraton Denver |
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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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OFFICIAL Democratic National Convention Proceedings. Pepsi Center. Tonight's theme: "Securing America's Future." Proceedings include nomination of Presidential candidate. Speakers include the Vice-Presidential Nominee, Former President Bill Clinton, Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Evan Bayh, Senator Joe Biden, Senator Jay Rockefeller, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senator Ken Salazar, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Representative Patrick Murphy and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth. |
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10:00 PM
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California Delegation Gala, hosted by the CDP. Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Each official CA attendee will receive two tickets to this event. |
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| 11:00 PM |
Last Shuttle leaving Pepsi Center for Sheraton Denver. |
Thursday, August 28, 2008
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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California Delegation Credentialing at the Sheraton Denver. Daily credentialing – must show picture ID.
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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California Delegation Breakfast at the Sheraton Denver. Free to all official CA attendees, breakfast and a daily briefing for the delegation. Thursday’s breakfast honors Mayors and features Mayor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and special guest Leon Panetta. |
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| 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM |
Free GOTV trainings by Think Precinct® - each day (M-Th). Details at www.thinkprecinct.com |
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| 10:00 AM - Noon |
Women’s Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Faith Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Disability Caucus meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| Noon - 2:00 PM |
Youth Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Veterans & Military Families Council meeting, Colorado Convention Center. |
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| 1:00 PM |
Shuttles to Invesco Field start running from Sheraton Denver. |
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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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OFFICIAL Democratic National Convention Proceedings. Invesco Field at Mile High. Tonight's theme: "Change You Can Believe In." Includes Presidential Acceptance speech. |
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| 11:00 PM |
Last Shuttle leaving Invesco Field for Sheraton Denver. |
Friday, August 29, 2008
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Democratic National Committee meeting – Colorado Convention Center. First meeting for the new term of the 2008-2012 DNC Members.
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Note – all times above are Mountain Daylight Time and are subject to change.
"Official attendee" denotes official DNC Delegates, Alternates, Standing Committee members and Pages.
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