Stimulate Democracy! (Less Expensive then Stimulating the Economy!)

Written by: Jessica Falker on Feb 17, 2009 11:30 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy For Vermont

President Obama signed the $787,000,000,000 economic stimulus bill today! Like our economy, our democracy needs stimulating too. Events like DemocracyFest help keep activists educated and motivated to make a difference in our country and communities, even during non-election years when some activists may otherwise feel un-stimulated.

Compared to stimulating the economy, stimulating democracy is a bargain at only $55 (just $55, no extra zeros!) for a full event ticket to the 6th Annual DemocracyFest, July 17th-19th in Burlington, VT! http://www.DemocracyFest.net

EVENT TICKETS

Full Event Tickets include:

- All trainings, entertainment, and speakers on Saturday and Sunday.

- Dinner on Saturday.

- Breakfast on Sunday.

- Semi-Guided Tour of Burlington and Welcome Party on Friday.

- Children under 14 free with adult ticket purchase.

- Free parking, or transportation to and from Burlington Airport.

- Priceless interaction with activists from across the nation.

Single Day Ticketsare also available.

SPEAKERS, TRAINERS, AND ENTERTAINERS

Speakers and trainers include:

- Gov. Howard Dean, Former Governor of Vermont and DNC Chair

- SOS. Deb Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State

- Rep. David Zuckerman, Vermont State Representative

- Charlie Grapski, Citizen Rights Activist

- Sheryl Rapee-Adams, Deputy Field Director for VT Freedom to Marry

- Dan DeWalt, Safe & Renewable Energy Activist

- Alan Dechert, Executive Director of the Open Voting Consortium

- Dr. Deb Richter, Universal Health Care Activist

Entertainers include:

- Bobby Kendes, guitarist and vocals for The Peace, folk music with a hip-hop flair.

- Subway Serenade, political-folk music straight from the New York Subways.

- Rebecca Pedula, soulful contemporary folk with a blues streak.

New speakers, trainers and entertainers are listed on our website as they are confirmed. If you are interested in being a presenter or performer, please contact us at info@democracyfest.net

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsors of this year's event include Democracy for Vermont, Latinos for America, Green Mountain Mailer, Brain Arcade Design Studio, VT Freedom to Marry, Vermont Gay Guide, VT Progressive Party and the Sheraton Hotel.

If your business or organization would like to sponsor this year's DemocracyFest, we have very affordable sponsorship levels with a variety of benefits including free event tickets, tabling space and more! We also greatly appreciate personal contributions to support the event.
Sponsorship costs and benefits are listed on our website at http://www.DemocracyFest.net

LODGING

On site lodging is available at the Sheraton Hotel for the reduced rate of only $99 per night, for rooms up to 3 days before or 3 days after the event (based on availability)! Reserve your lodging online by calling 1-802-865-6600 to make your reservation. You must say you are with the DemocracyFest group to get the reduced rate. Lodging at the reduced rate is limited, so make your reservation today!

The DemocracyFest Team,
David, Denise, Ellen, Jessica, Laurie and Quintus
http://www.DemocracyFest.net

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