CDA Convention Agenda

(Tentative Schedule)

Thursday, July 23

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration at George Washington University

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration at DNC

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. DNC Luncheon with Senior House Democratic Whip Representative James Clyburn (D-SC)

12:45 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Community Service Project

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. National Council Meeting and Elections  

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Election and Credentials Committee Meetings 

6:00 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. Welcome Reception with Congressman Mike Honda

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Gavel in Convention/Opening Ceremonies

8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. CDA Fundraiser at Tabaq featuring Congressman Tim Ryan & Clyde Williams, DNC Political Director

Friday, July 24

8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Registration  

9:15- 10:15 a.m.  Leadership Bootcamp with Christine Pelosi

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Morning Plenary

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon with Keynote Speaker

1:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. OFA Presentation featuring Mitch Stewart

2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.  Training Plenary with OFA Political Director Addisu Demissie & Training Director Nicole Derse

2:45 p.m.- 5:45 p.m. Training Sessions
 
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Ethnic Caucus Meetings- Black, Hispanic, APIA 

7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. LGBT Caucus Meeting

8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mandatory Candidates Meeting

8:00 p.m. Dinner on your own

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. DC State Fed Social Event 

Saturday, July 25

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration  

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Women’s Caucus Meeting

9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Breakfast with DNC Chair Governor Tim Kaine 

10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Issue Caucus Meetings- LGBT, Faith, Veterans, Disability 

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Meet the Candidates 

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Elections   

6:00 p.m. - Break & Change for Nats Game  

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Nats Game

Sunday, July 26

9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.- Meet and Greet with new CDA Executive Board 

10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.- CDA Closing Ceremonies, Awards Presentation/ Brunch  

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Leadership Retreat- For National and State Officers only

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2009-2010 Executive Board Meeting