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Field Services Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee
and the
Young Democrats of Massachusetts
present

Convention 2010
Delegate Survival Tips: Workshop & Review of Rules

What should you bring? What should you wear? When do you need to be in your seat to vote? Where are the parties? What important information do you need to know?

All Delegates and Alternates to the 2010 Democratic Nominating Convention on June 4th and 5th in Worcester are encouraged to attend a workshop to hear what is new, different and share information.

Scheduled Workshops

GLAD-Sat. May 15th, 9:00 AM, Radisson Hotel, 10 Independence Drive, (on Rte 110- exit 34 off 495); The GLAD Monthly Breakfast meeting starts at 8am. The Delegate training will start around 9 to 9:30 AM. Contact: Tom Larkin, 978-275-8175.

3rd MAD-May 26th 7-9 PM The Lexington DTC is hosting a Delegate Training opportunity for delegates from both the 3rd and 4th Middlesex Senate Districts; Follen Church, 775 Mass Ave, Lexington. Contact: Tom Larkin, 978-275-8175.

First Essex/Middlesex Democratic Coalition, Wednesday, May 19 7-9 p.m. Majestic Dragon Route 1, Ipswich RSVP to Kathy Pasquina 978-270-0529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Elizabeth Kilcoyne 978-270-0529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Greater Boston, May 22, 10-noon, 56 Roland Street, social gathering afterwards at Tavern at the End of the World, 108 Cambridge Street. RSVP to Nancy Stenberg at 413-575-7886 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pittsfield, May 22nd, time & location TBA, in conjunction with Berkshire Brigades. RSVP to Nicole LaChapelle at 413-364-7304 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Springfield, May 23 12:30-2:30, Springfield Public Library Community Room, Main Street, social gathering afterwards at McCaffreys Public House, 1171 Main Street RSVP to Nicole LaChapelle at 413-364-7304 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

MW Pre-Convention Get Together and Delegate Training: Tuesday, May 25th Hudson Portuguese Club, 7 Port Street Hudson, RSVP to Sue Kennedy 978-264-9165

YDM members can call Jon Sclarsic for more information 978-505-7733

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Delegate Welcome Events

Friday June 4th 
Convention Welcome Party sponsored by Senator John Kerry, Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Congressman Jim McGovern and the Worcester Area Host Committee. Festivities begin when the gavel goes down! The party will be held under the tent on Commercial Street and feature music from Wilbur & the Dukes. Light refreshments and cash bar.

Join Candidate for Auditor Guy Glodis at Viva Bene Restaurant , 144 Commercial Street, directly across from the DCU. Post  Convention till closing! Kick off the Denocratic State Convention with a celebration for Equality!

MassEquality and the Human Rights Campaign are hosting “The Do Ask, Do Tell Party”  at 86 Winter American Bistro located at 65 Water Street.  Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. 7 – 10 pm.

Celebrate with Secretary of State Bill Galvin, Attorney General Martha Coakley and Auditor Joe DeNucci at the City Park Grill, 50 Front Street. Food and music starting at 8:30 pm.

Join the the Worcester County Young Dems and the Young Dems of Massachusetts at The Fifith Amendment, 90 Commercial St at 7:00. Contact Pat Brennan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Suggested donation of $5.

Saturday June 5th 
At the conclusion of Saturday’s Convention session join Senator John Kerry, Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Congressman Jim McGovern and the Worcester Area Host Committee at the Irish Times, 244 Main Street.

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