Democracy for Illinois Welcomes You to Chicago

Written by: Toscha on Jul 25, 2007 6:31 PM EDT

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Get out your calendars and PDA's everyone:  We have a lot planned for the coming week!   Those of us in Chicago are thrilled to have our city hosting the 2nd annual Yearly Kos Convention from August 2nd-5th.  Thousands of political activists and candidates will descend on our wonderful town.  There will be more to do than time to do it in.  So we've put together a little guide to next week's events sponsored by or of particular interest to us DFAers.  Before you look at the mind-boggling YKC convention schedule, make a note of the following DFA-friendly events.      And if you are not planning to attend YKC but will be in town, there are still some EXCITING events we have planned on the eve of the convention which are open to the public, no YKC registration required.  Wed. Aug. 1st

The following events are NOT part of the Yearly Kos Convention and are open to all DFAers. Yearly Kos Welcome Event:   6-8pm Local DFA link-ups Northside DFA and HanDI are co-sponsoring the Yearly Kos Welcome Event on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 6:00 PM in Chicago.  If you plan to attend, please register with one of our DFA groups to help them cover the cost of sponsoring this event:RSVP:
http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=21445or
http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=21980

What: Yearly Kos Welcome Event
When: Wednesday, August 1, 2007, 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Funky Buddha Lounge
             728 W. Grand Ave.
             Chicago IL 60610Cost: $25 The event is hosted by People for the American Way, which describes it as follows:

"If you are a blogger, progressive, see the potential and power of the Internet, staffer, volunteer, politician, concerned about the direction
of our country, tech start-up, donor, advocate, activist, believe in the American Way, and you love good drinks, good food, good people, and good times…you should be here." More information:http://www.pfawmidwest.org/site/c.hoIJLMOpGlF/b.2831785/k.D248/Welcome_Event__Yearly_Kos_2007.htm

DFA Heath Care for America Forum:  8pm       Immediately following the Welcome Party, Democracy for Illinois and DFA are holding an issue forum on the topic of healthcare.  We'll be carpooling and sharing taxis from the PFAW party, so you CAN attend both!  And again, no YKC registration is required to attend.  And it is free!  DFA and Democracy for Illinois have worked VERY hard to make this event a success, and if you're in town Wednesday night, please come and support them and the fight for healthcare justice in America.  RSVP:
http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=21644  What:  Heath Care for America Forum When: Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Unite HERE! Union Hall             333. S. Ashland Ave, ChicagoCost: *** This event is free and open to the public. Speakers will include: - Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America - Dr. Claudia Fegan, Physicians for a National Health Care Plan - John Bouman, Advocacy Director of the Sargent Shriver Center on Poverty Law. - Other exciting speakers soon to be announced.

Each panelist will present opening remarks, and then will take questions from the audience. 

 

We will end the evening with a DIRECT ACTION ACTIVITY that will send a message directly to our leaders in congress

 Sponsored by:
Downstate Democrats for Change
Hanover Township Democrats and Independents
Loop Democracy for America
Northside Democracy for America
Oak Park Democracy for America  

At The Yearly Kos Convention: The following events ARE part of the Yearly Kos Convention and are open only to registered attendees. Ongoing Northside DFA Table.   Our local Chicago organization will have a table in the exhibition hall where you can come and learn about us and meet DFAers from all over Chicago & Illinois.  DFA Training Workshops.   Democracy for America will be holding ongoing training workshops during the convention, with sessions running Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  These sessions are based on the DFA Training Academy and are free to all Yearly Kos convention-goers. Thu. Aug. 2nd  Thursday Evening  Keynote Address by Gov. Howard Dean:  7pm Fri. Aug. 3rd  Draft Gore meeting:  6pm No, no one has been endorsed by anyone yet.  But Northside DFAer James Ginsburg is planning an informal get together of those interested in the Draft Gore movement.  Details remain TBA but 6:00 PM at the M/X Lounge bar in the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place hotel is the estimated time and place.  If you are interested in attending please RSVP so we can keep you updated on the details. RSVP:http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=21606 Sat. Aug. 4th  DFA Caucus:  Time TBA DFA will have a Saturday afternoon caucus at Yearly Kos to provide a venue for long-time DFAers to get together, but also to introduce DFA to those who may not be familiar with the organization and its goals.  Sun. Aug. 5th  Sunday Brunch with Democracy for Illinois: Time TBA DFA leaders from around Illinois will be holding an informal get-together Sunday morning.  You are invited to join us.  If everyone interested in gathering for brunch on Sunday is attending the convention, we will meet at McCormick Center.  Otherwise we will plan to meet somewhere downtown.  Place and time TBA.  Suggestions welcome.   Well, that should keep you busy for a while.  I do hope you make time to take a break from the meetings and networking and organizing to spend some time relaxing in our wonderful city.  In addition to lots of political organizers, Chicago also has world class museums, parks, restaurants, shops, theaters…  You are all such dedicated hard workers, take a break and treat yourself to some of these offerings during your stay.  You deserve it!    Hope to see you all in Chicago!!   ToschaDemocracy for Illinois 

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Location: Chicago, IL