DNC, ASDC, and CDA to Hold Meetings During the Week

DNC Members to Volunteer to Assist Those Recovering from the Las Vegas Shooting

Hon. Eric H. Holder, Jr. & NV Democratic Congressional Members to Deliver Remarks

Las Vegas – Tomorrow, October 18, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM PDT, the Democratic National Committee’s Unity Reform Commission will meet for the fourth time in Las Vegas.  During Wednesday’s meeting, Commission members will hear more about the voter registration process in New York and will discuss the various topics covered in the Commission’s mandate. This meeting will be open to the general public.

Also on Wednesday, October 18, the Association of State Democratic Chairs will hold their regular business meeting from 4:00 PM until 6:30 PM. This meeting will be open to the general public.

Press must RSVP here to guarantee a credential

During the week, members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) from across the country will gather for the DNC’s Fall Meeting in Las Vegas, where the party will elect caucus and council leaders and will focus on organizing and winning in every single ZIP code across the country. DNC members will offer volunteer services to those recovering from last week’s deadly mass shooting.

The DNC meeting will begin on Thursday, October 19 and will conclude on Saturday, October 21. Over the course of three days, DNC members will participate in caucus, council, and committee meetings as well as training sessions. There will be one general session meeting to discuss party business on Saturday, October 21 from 10:30 AM PDT- 1:30 PM PDT that is open to the general public. The College Democrats of America will also hold a nominations and candidates forum as part of their National Convention.

Highlights:

·         At tomorrow’s ASDC meeting, DNC CTO Raffi Krikorian will brief members on the party’s technological upgrades and provide an update on available tech tools for all 57 state parties.

·         Throughout the week, DNC members will offer volunteer services to those recovering from last week’s deadly mass shooting.

·         At Saturday’s general session, the Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States under President Barack Obama and current chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, will deliver keynote remarks.

·         Other speakers throughout the week include U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Congresswoman Dina Titus, Congressman Ruben Kihuen, andCongresswoman Jacky Rosen.

The DNC meeting general session will be open to the press and the public.

Members of the public wishing to RSVP to the Unity Reform Commission meeting can visitTHIS PAGE.

Members of the public wishing to RSVP to the DNC meeting can visit THIS PAGE.

WHAT: DNC, Unity Reform Commission, ASDC Meetings

WHERE: Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV

WHEN: October 18-21, 2017

MEDIA RSVP: Please click on this link to RSVP

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Media Filing Center, Las Vegas 7, Thursday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM PDT

Satellite Truck Parking will be located in the East Parking Lot, behind the Bally’s Convention Center.

Saturday’s General Session will have mult box and press riser access.

Cable run: 500’

Throw: 180’

MEETING LOCATIONS:

WEDNESDAY:

Unity Commission, Silver

ASDC General Body Meeting, Skyview 3

THURSDAY/FRIDAY:

Council and Caucus Meeting Room, TBA

SATURDAY:

DNC General Session, Grand Ballroom

CDA Nominations & Candidates Forum, Business & National Council Meeting, Skyview 5/6, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM PDT

SCHEDULE OF DNC EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Subject to Change

Thursday, October 19th

7:00am-6:00pm      DNC Registration                            Registration Office

8:00am-9:30am      Rules & Bylaws Committee            Gold Room

12:00pm-2:00pm    Vets & Military Families Council  Bronze 4

12:00pm-2:00pm    Native American Council               Bronze 3

12:00pm-2:00pm    Small Business Council                  Bronze 2

3:00pm-5:00pm      Youth Council                                  Bronze 1

3:00pm-5:00pm      Seniors Council                                Bronze 3

3:00pm-5:00pm      Rural Council                                   Bronze 2

3:00pm-5:00pm      Disability Council                            Bronze 4

5:00pm-7:00pm       Eastern Regional Caucus                Bronze 4

5:00pm-7:00pm       Midwestern Regional Caucus        Bronze 3

5:00pm-7:00pm       Southern Regional Caucus             Bronze 2

5:00pm-7:00pm       Western Regional Caucus              Bronze 1

7:00pm-9:00pm      DNC Welcome Reception               Skyview 5-6

Friday, October 20th

6:00am-6:00pm      DNC Registration                            Registration Office

7:00am-8:30am      Resolutions Committee                  Gold Room

8:30am-10:00am    Executive Committee                      Silver Room

10:00am-12:00pm  Women’s Caucus                             Bronze 3-4

1:00pm-3:00pm       AAPI Caucus                                     Palace 1

1:00pm-3:00pm       Black Caucus                                    Bronze 3-4

1:00pm-3:00pm       Hispanic Caucus                              Palace 3

1:00pm-3:00pm       Ethnic Council                                 Palace 2

4:00pm-5:00pm      Credentials Committee                   Silver Room

4:30pm-6:30pm       Labor Council                                   Bronze 3-4

Saturday, October 21st

7:00am-12:30pm     DNC Registration                            Registration Office

8:00am-10:00am    LGBT Caucus                                    Skyview 2

10:30am-1:30pm     General Session                               Grand Ballroom