Democratic Party of Virginia: DPVA GEARS UP FOR 2008 STATE CONVENTION

FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA

May 08, 2008

CONTACT: Danae Jones 804-433-0071


Richmond- The Democratic Party of Virginia 2008 state convention is scheduled for June 13-15 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, and is poised to be one of the most exciting and entertaining political weekends of the year. Every four years, the Democratic Party of Virginia gathers to finalize its delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Delegates elected at local caucuses from all over the Commonwealth will assemble to elect 18 At-Large Delegates, 11 Pledged PLEOs, 2 Unpledged Add-On Delegates, 3 At-Large Alternates and 2 representatives to the Electoral College. Additionally, delegates will adopt a platform to define our Democratic values and energize our State Party.

The state convention is open to the public, and guests will hear from all our congressional candidates, General Assembly leaders, Senator Jim Webb, Governor Tim Kaine, and former Governor Mark Warner.

A tentative schedule of Convention events is listed below. Please contact DPVA Communications Director, Danae Jones for press credentials. 2008 State Convention Schedule of Events (Tentative):

Friday, June 13, 2008
7:30pm: Steering Committee Meeting -- Hampton Roads Convention Center, Conference Rooms A&B

Saturday, June 14, 2008
8:00am: Registration Opens -- Hampton Roads Convention Center, Concourse
10:00am: State Convention Begins -- Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B&C
3:30pm Panel Discussion-Battleground Virginia -- Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B&C
5:00pm: Unity Celebration Reception Begins -- Hampton Roads Convention Center, Ballroom



Sunday, June 15, 2008
9:30am: Panel Discussion Breakfast -- Hampton Roads Convention Center, Suite TBA
11:00am: Workshops -- Location and Suite Number TBA

NOTE: This is a tentative schedule. Updates can be found on our website as they become available. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information.