UPDATED Schedule: 16th Democratic State Conference, May 12-14 at Bally's Casino, Atlantic City

by: Rosi Efthim

Wed May 11, 2011 at 07:59:00 PM EDT

As noted a few minutes ago in this diary, there has been a major change in the NJDSC Democratic State Conference. Because of a labor dispute at the Tropicana, the conference is being moved to Bally's Casino. Click here for Info about the labor dispute, statement of solidarity from NJDSC Chair Wisniewski, your room reservations, and other details.

Here is the updated schedule:

Thursday May 12, 2011

8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Ocean B
Welcome Reception
Hosted by Senators Jim Whelan, Nick Sacco, Donald Norcross, James Beach & Jeff Van Drew, Assemblymen Peter Barnes, John Burzichelli, Upendra Chivukula, Herb Conaway, Craig Coughlin, Patrick Diegnan, Tom Giblin, Jerry Green, Gordon Johnson, Vincent Prieto & Gary Schaer

9:30 pm-11:30 pm
Hudson Hospitality Reception
Hosted by Mayor Mark Smith, Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairman

Friday May 13, 2011

8:00 am-9:30 am
Ocean Ballroom
Kick off Breakfast hosted by Senate President Stephen Sweeney

10:00 am-12:00 pm
Blenheim Room
General Session: Understanding Your Message with Brad Lawrence, Message and Media

12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Ocean Ballroom
Women's Step Up Luncheon hosted by Speaker Sheila Oliver With Special Guests:
U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg
Mayor Dana Redd
NJDSC Secretary Janice Kovach
Co-hosted by Senators Loretta Weinberg & Linda Greenstein, Assemblywomen Nellie Pou, Celeste Riley, Grace Spencer, Linda Stender, Valerie Vainieri Huttle & Bonnie Watson Coleman

2:00 pm-5:30 pm
Breakout Sessions:

Track 1: New Media and Communications
Marlborough Salon A

Track 2: Winning as a Local Candidate
Dennis Salon A/B

Track 3: Field Tactics, Targeting and Technology
Marlborough Salon B/C

4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Dennis Salon C
Democratic State Committee Meeting/Voting Session

6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Atrium
Cocktail Reception hosted by Mayor Cory Booker

7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Ocean Ballroom
Congressional Dinner hosted by:
U.S. Congressman Rob Andrews
U.S. Congressman Rush Holt
U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone
U.S. Congressman Steve Rothman
U.S. Congressman Albio Sires

9:30 pm-11:30 pm
TBD
Democrats 2000 After Hours Reception

Saturday May 14th, 2011

8:30am-10:30 am
Ocean B
Breakfast with U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell

Rosi Efthim :: UPDATED Schedule: 16th Democratic State Conference, May 12-14 at Bally's Casino, Atlantic City