SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2012
LANSING CENTER, LANSING
MEMBERSHIP DEADLINE: AUGUST 10TH, 2012
HOTEL INFORMATION: The Michigan Democratic Party has secured a room block for both Friday and Saturday nights at the Radisson in downtown Lansing. The hotel is connected to the Lansing Center, making it an ideal place to stay during the Convention.
In order to receive the special rate of $112 per night, please mention the promotional code DEM912 while making your reservations. The cutoff date to receive the reduced MDP rate is August 17, 2012.
To make your reservations, please call the Radison at 800-333-3333 or 517-482-0188. You can also reserve your room online at www.radisson.com/lansingmi. Enter promo code DEM912 in “more search options”.
CONVENTION PARKING: The City of Lansing has plenty of affordable options for parking in the downtown area. For a map of the various parking lots and structures, please visit www.cityoflansingmi.com/parking. Parking on the street in downtown Lansing is free on the weekends.
STATE CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK: Get your message out to thousands of Democrats across the state by advertising in our 2012 State Convention Program Book. You can download the order form here.
AGENDA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
8:00am – 5:00pm – REGISTRATION (Lansing Center)
All delegates must pick up their 2-day credential to vote at Convention. PLEASE HAVE MEMBERSHIP CARDS
8:00am – 10:00am – CONSTITUENCY CAUCUS MEETINGS
Bloggers Caucus – Radisson, Michigan II & III
Greek American Caucus – Lansing Center, Room 203
Hunting, Fishing & Gun Ownership Caucus – Lansing Center, Governor’s Room
MiDCO – Lansing Center, Rooms 101 & 102
Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 5 & 7
Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus - Lansing Center, Ballrooms 6 & 8
Michigan Education Association – Lansing Center, Rooms 103 & 104
Michigan Federation of College Democrats – Lansing Center, Rooms 204 & 205
Michigan Muslim/Pan-Asian Caucus – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 2 & 4
Progressive Caucus – Lansing Center, Rooms 201 & 202
Veteran’s Caucus – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 1 & 3
9:00am – 11:00am - MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY COORDINATE PRECINCT DELEGATE TRAINING (BASICS) – (Radisson, Capitol II)
10:00am – 12:00pm – CONSTITUENCY CAUCUS MEETINGS
Arab American & Chaldean Caucus – Lansing Center, Governor’s Room
Bangladeshi American Democratic Caucus – Lansing Center, Rooms 201 & 202
Disability Caucus – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 1 & 3
Hispanic/Latino Caucus & Michigan Spanish Speaking Democrats – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 6 & 8
Italian Caucus – Lansing Center, Rooms 101 & 102
Justice Caucus – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 2 & 4
Labor Caucus – Exhibit Hall A
LGBT & Allies Democratic Caucus – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 5 & 7
Michigan Democratic Business Council – Radisson, Michigan II & III
Michigan Democratic Environmental/Energy Caucus – Lansing Center, Rooms 103 & 104
Michigan Democratic Party Youth Caucus – Lansing Center, Rooms 204 & 205
Scandinavian Caucus – Lansing Center, Room 203
11:30am – 1:00pm - MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY COORDINATE PRECINCT DELEGATE TRAINING (FIELD) – (Radisson, Capitol II)
12:00pm – 1:00pm – LUNCH BREAK
1:00pm – 2:30pm – CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MEETINGS
1st Congressional District – Lansing Center, Room 203
2nd Congressional District – Radisson, Capitol IV
3rd Congressional District – Lansing Center, Governor’s Room
4th Congressional District – Radisson, Capitol III
5th Congressional District – Radisson, Michigan II & III
6th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Rooms 101 & 102
7th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 2 & 4
8th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 1 & 3
9th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Rooms 103 & 104
10th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Rooms 204 & 205
11th Congressional District – Radisson, Capitol II
12th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Rooms 201 & 202
13th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 5 & 7
14th Congressional District – Lansing Center, Ballrooms 6 & 8
15th Congressional District – Radisson, Capitol I
3:00pm – CONVENTION CONVENES (Lansing Center)
CONVENTION SCHEDULE: NOMINATION OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS, CANDIDATES FOR STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION & ALL UNIVERSITY BOARDS
6:00pm* – ANNOUNCEMENT OF MDP 50/50 RAFFLE WINNER & CONVENTION ADJOURNS
*Adjournment time is tentative and subject to change
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
8:00am – 12:00pm – REGISTRATION (Lansing Center)
Delegates only attending on Sunday must pick up their 1-day credential to vote at Convention. PLEASE HAVE MEMBERSHIP CARDS
8:00am – 9:30am – PARTY STRUCTURE & RULES TRAINING (Lansing Center, Room 101)
10:00am – CONVENTION CONVENES (Lansing Center)
CONVENTION SCHEDULE: ADOPTION OF PARTY PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS, NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR STATE SUPREME COURT
5:00pm* – ANNOUNCEMENT OF MDP 50/50 RAFFLE WINNER & CONVENTION ADJOURNS
*Adjournment time is tentative and subject to change
