Meet The Advoc8te This Saturday at the Ward 8 Democrats Convention

This Saturday, September 17th the Ward 8 Democrats will be hosting their 29th Biennial Convention from 10:00am - 3:00pm. 


The Ward 8 Democrats will be hosting their 29th Biennial Convention this Saturday. The convention will include a series of workshops open to attendees. From 1:30pm - 2:30pm meet The Advoc8te, blogger David Garber of And Now, Anacostia and Franklin Garcia, President of the District of Columbia Latino Caucus as we discuss Social Networking and Media. The panel will be hosted by the always delightful and engaging Angela Copeland. This is a moderated but interactive session so please come out with plenty of questions and comments. 


Including the convention agenda below. Go HERE to register for the convention.


See you Saturday!










29th Biennial Convention
"Building Leadership - Bridging the Gap"

Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Savoy Elementary School
2400 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC  20020

10:00 am - 2:00 pmRegistration
Noon - 2:00 pmVOTING
10:15 am - 11:30 amOpening Plenary Session
10:25 amNominations from the Floor
10:35 amCandidate Speaks 
10:55 amKeynote Address
11:10 amPresent Bylaws Changes/Adopt Platform
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Morning Workshops
  • Redistricting
  • Statehood
  • Impact of Homeland Security
  • Boards and Commissions
12:30 pm - 2:30 pmLunch and Precinct Caucus
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Afternoon Workshops
  • Youth Engagement
  • Social Networking
  • Social Security
  • Health Care
2:00 pmVote Counting Begins
2:30 pm - 3:00 pmClosing Plenary


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