2012 Democratic National Convention: Schedule of Daily Public Events Open to Press
Monday, September 3
CHARLOTTE, Sept. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
***HIGHLIGHTS TO WATCH***
9:00 am -- Morning Prayer Gathering, Charlotte Convention Center
10:00 am – 4pm -- Caucus and Council Meetings, Charlotte Convention Center
10:30 am -- 2012 Democratic National Convention Opening Press Conference, Charlotte Convention Center, Suite 208
Noon -- CarolinaFest the free, family-friendly Labor Day festival hosted by Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee takes place on Tryon Street
DAILY CONVENTION PRESS BRIEFING
Monday, September 3, 10:30 a.m.
The Democratic National Committee will host an opening press conference to preview the most open and accessible convention in history. Speakers will outline convention highlights, discuss the convention's lasting impact on Charlotte and layout the themes of the week. Representatives from the Obama for America campaign will also be on hand to answer questions.
Participants:
- DNCC CEO Steve Kerrigan
- Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx;
- Convention Chair, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
- Democratic National Committee Secretary, Alice Germond
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Suite 208
Contact: Convention Joint Press Office, (980) 249- 5310
| 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. STATE DELEGATION MEETINGS |
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| Alabama: |
Macaroni Grill, 8620 Research Drive |
| Alaska: |
Hilton Garden Inn, 7831 Gateway Lane Northwest Concord |
| American Samoa: |
Sheraton Airport Meeting Room, 3315 Scott Futrell Drive |
| Arizona: |
Hilton Garden Inn Ayrsley, 1920 Ayrsley Town Boulevard |
| Arkansas: |
Sheraton Airport, 3315 Scott Futrell Drive |
| California: |
Blake Hotel Ballroom, 555 South McDowell Street |
| Colorado: |
Rainbow Uptown Cafe, 400 South Tryon Street |
| Connecticut: |
Doubletree, 2600 Yorkmont Road |
| Delaware: |
Wingate by Wyndham, 6050 Tyvola Glen Circle |
| Democrats Abroad: |
Marriot Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive |
| District of Columbia: |
Hilton Garden Inn, 7831 Gateway Lane Northwest Concord |
| Florida: |
Marriot, 100 West Trade Street |
| Georgia: |
Marriot Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive |
| Guam: |
Sheraton Airport –deGaulle/Heathrow Room, 3315 Scott Futrell Drive |
| Hawaii: |
Hilton Center City-Gwynn Room, 222 East 3rd Street |
| Idaho: |
Residence Inn |
| Illinois: |
Omni, 132 East Trade Street |
| Indiana: |
Oasis Shrine Hall, 604 Doug Mayes Place |
| Iowa: |
Romano's Macaroni Grill, 8620 Research Dr |
| Kansas: |
Wyngate Inn, 6050 Tyvola Glen Circle |
| Kentucky: |
County Inn & Suites, 131 East McCullough Drive |
| Louisiana: |
Sleep Inn (tented), 8525 North Tryon Street |
| Maine: |
Marriott Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive |
| Maryland: |
Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Boulevard |
| Massachusetts: |
Omni, 132 East Trade Street |
| Michigan: |
Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Boulevard |
| Minnesota: |
Marriott Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive |
| Mississippi: |
Great Wolf Lodge, 10175 Weddington Road |
| Missouri: |
Hilton City Center, 22 East 3rd Street |
| Montana: |
Great Wolf Lodge- Red and White Oak Room, 10175 Weddington Road |
| Nebraska: |
Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Boulevard |
| New Hampshire: |
Renaissance Suites, 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive |
| New Jersey: |
Wingate by Wyndham, 6050 Tyvola Glen Circle |
| New Mexico: |
Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Boulevard |
| New York: |
Doubletree, 6300 Morrison Boulevard |
| North Carolina: |
Crowne Plaza, 45 John Glenn Drive |
| North Dakota: |
Homewood Suites, Douglas Room, 2770 Yorkmont Road |
| Ohio: |
Oasis Shrine Hall, 604 Doug Mayes Place |
| Oklahoma: |
Spring Hill Suites, 12325 Johnston Road |
| Oregon: |
Comfort Suites University, 7735 University City Boulevard |
| Pennsylvania: |
Marriott, 2200 Rexford Road |
| Puerto Rico: |
Hilton Garden Inn, Dogwood Salon, 9315 Statesville Road |
| Rhode Island: |
Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Boulevard |
| South Carolina: |
Courtyard Marriott, 2700 Little Rock Road |
| South Dakota: |
Marriott Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive |
| Tennessee: |
Oasis Shrine Hall, 604 Doug Mayes Place |
| Texas: |
Great Wolf Lodge, 10175 Weddington Road |
| Utah: |
Embassy Suites, 4800 South Tryon Street |
| Vermont: |
Hilton City Center, 222 East 3rd Street |
| Virgin Islands: |
Country Inn and Suites, 2541 Little Rock Road |
| Virginia: |
Sheraton Airport, 3315 Scott Futrell Drive |
| Washington: |
Hilton Executive Park, 5624 Westpark Drive |
| West Virginia: |
Hampton Inn & Suites, 9850 Weddington Road Extension |
| Wisconsin: |
Embassy Suites, 4800 South Tryon Street |
| Wyoming: |
Doubletree Airport-Salon A, 2600 Yorkmont Road |
| CAUCUS AND COUNCIL MEETINGS |
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| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 |
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| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Morning Prayer Gathering |
| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, 211AB/212AB |
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| Values Theme: Greater Together |
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| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
DNCC Opening Press Conference |
| Contact: DNCC Press Office, (980) 249-5310 |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Suite 208 |
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| 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
CAUCUS AND COUNCIL MEETINGS |
| African American Caucus |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Ballroom CD |
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| Hispanic Caucus |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Ballroom B |
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| Ethnic Council |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Room 218B/219B |
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| AAPI Caucus |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Room 203 AB |
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| Native American Council |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Room 218A/219A |
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| Noon – 2: 00 p.m. |
CAUCUS AND COUNCIL MEETINGS |
| Faith Council |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Room 203 AB |
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| Youth Council |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Ballroom B |
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| Disability Caucus |
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| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Room 211AB/212AB |
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| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Veterans & Military Families Council |
| Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Room 203 AB |
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ABOUT THE DNCC
The 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee is a not-for-profit organization responsible for planning and executing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the week of September 3, 2012.
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