Summit Program
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The Oregon Summit
2007 Summit Program
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SPEAKERS AND ATTENDEES |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 |
Conference Keynote: Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer
Governor Barbara Roberts
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury
Congresswoman Darlene Hooley
Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Senate President Peter Courtney
Senate Majority Leader Richard Devlin
House Majority Leader Dave Hunt
Speaker of the House Jeff Merkley
Brad Martin, DNC Northwestern region Director
Parag Mehta, DNC Director of Training
Representative Mary Nolan
Representative Brian Clem
Representative Greg Macpherson
And more to be announced...
* Awaiting confirmation
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3:00–6:30 pm
Landmark Gallery |
Conference RegistrationOpen |
4:00 pm
Sunriver Lodge |
Hotel Check-In
Early check-in based on availability; please check with hotel directly. |
7:00–8:30 pm
Great Hall |
Welcome Reception:
"A Blue Tide"
Remarks by DPO Chair Meredith Wood Smith, Secretary of State Bill Bradbury, Congressman David Wu and Congressman Peter DeFazio
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9:00–10:15 pm
Homestead |
An Inconvenient Truth, Presented by Secretary of State Bill Bradbury.
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10:00 pm
Various Locations |
Late Night Hospitalities |
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| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 |
7:30–10:00 am
Landmark Gallery |
Conference Registration Open
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8:00–9:30 am
Great Hall |
Breakfast with Congressman Earl Blumenauer
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| 9:30–9:45 am |
Break |
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9:45–12:00 pm
Homestead
9:45 - 10:00 am
10:00 - 10:30 am
10:30 - 11:00 am
11:10 - noon
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General Session
Senator Ron Wyden Welcomes Participants to the 2007 Oregon Summit
The Action Plan - How the DNC and DPO will Win Oregon and the Nation for Democrats on Every Level
Presented by: Parag Mehta - DNC Director of Trainings
Power of Youth - Getting the Next Generation Plugged in
Presented by: Andrea Cooper, DNC Partnership Program, Sunny Petit, NEW Leadership Oregon, Kento Azegami, Oregon Federation of College Dems., Caitlin Baggott, Oregon BUS Project
Labor - It's Hard Work. Unions and the Middle Class
Presenters: Tom Chamberlain, Oregon AFL-CIO, Dan Gardner, Oregon Labor Commissioner, Joe Baessler, Oregon AFSCME, Beth Anne Darby, OEA, Duke Shepard, Oregon AFL-CIO, Arthur Towers, Oregon SEIU
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12:00–1:30 pm
Great Hall |
Lunch With Oregon Leadership:
Senate President Peter Courtney
Senate Majority Leader Richard Devlin
Speaker of the House Jeff Merkley
House Majority Leader Dave Hunt
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| 1:30–2:00 pm |
Break |
| 2:00–3:30 pm |
Break Out Sessions |
| Homestead II/III |
A Lesson in Primary Colors - Turning Red to Blue; Democratic Victories in Red Counties
Presenters: Representative Jean Cowan, Steve Grasty, Harney County Judge, Jack Lorts, DPO Rural Caucus Chair
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| Landmark I/II |
Adrenaline Shot - How to Bring Energy and Excitement Back into Your Organization
Presented by: Brad Martin, DNC Northwestern Region Director,
Parag Mehta, DNC Director of Training
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| Heritage I/II |
The Iraq Problem
Presented by: Paul Evans, Iraq War Veteran, Dmitry White, Iraq War Veteran, Richard Riggs, Gulf & Iraq War Veteran, John Calhoun, Iraq War Veteran
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| 3:30–6:00 pm |
Break |
6:00–6:45 pm
Heritage I/II
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President's Council Members Reception
Tickets required for admission |
6:00–6:45 pm
Homestead Gallery |
Oregon Summit Keynote Reception, No Host Bar
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7:00 pm
Homestead |
Oregon Summit Keynote Dinner
Featuring Governor Barbara Roberts, and Presentation of the Roosevelt Award.
Keynote Speaker: Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer
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9:00 pm
Locations Vary |
Late Night Hospitalities |
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| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 |
8:30–9:30 am
Great Hall |
Breakfast overview of Ballot Measures 49 and 50
Presented by: Representatives Greg Macpherson and Brian Clem and Senator Ben Westlund
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| 9:45–11:00 am |
Breakout Sessions
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Homestead I
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Road to the National Convention - How to Navigate the DNC Delegate Selection Process
Presented by: Wayne Kinney - DPO Rules Committee Chair and Lew Frederick, Community Involvement Committee Chair
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Landmark I & II
Homestead II & III
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How Would You Spend $50. Billion?
Presented by: Representative Mary Nolan, Representative Chip Shields, Lindsey Capps, Legislative Director, OR Environmental Council, Dana Hepper, Statewide Advocacy Coordinator, Stand for Children
Effective Armchair Activism: Working for Change in your Pajamas
This is a hands-on session. Bring your laptops, cell phones, and cameras.
Moderated by Jenny Greenleaf
Featuring Tom Turnbull and Alex Williams from SplashCast Media
TJ from Loaded Orygun
Carla Axtman, internet organizer for Jeff Merkley for Senate and formerly of Loaded Orygun.
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11:00 - noon Heritage I/II
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Sign-up to get involved and Learn More about our Caucuses
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11:00 - noon
Great Hall
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Meet your Democratic Candidates
All candidates interested in attending should contact Erin Suhr at 503/239-8664. This is an informal opportunity for you to mingle with your most active and engaged constituents!
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11:30 am Landmark Gallery
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Boxed Lunches will be available for pick up starting at 11:30 am. |
| 12:00 pm |
Summit Ends!
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