MOCK CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Friday, January 25, 2008
10:00 AM 2008 Democratic Mock Convention Parade
11:30 AM Parade Adjournment

First Session
1:00 PM Call to Order Dr. William Connelly
1:05 PM Presentation of Colors Mary Baldwin College ROTC
1:10 PM National Anthem JubiLee- a capella group
1:15 PM Invocation William "Burr" Datz, Director of Leadership Development and Coordinator of Religious Life
1:20 PM Call for Convention Executive Treasurer Sarah Johnson '08
1:25 PM Centennial Commemorative Video Memorabilia Chairwoman Lauren Travis '08
1:35 PM First Session Opening Address Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine
2:05 PM Credentials Committee Report West Regional Chairman, Sanjay Palakshappa '08
2:10 PM Rules Committee Report Executive Secretary and Chairman of Rules Committee Carson Bruno '09
2:15 PM Election of Permanent Chairmen Executive Secretary and Chairman of Rules Committee Carson Bruno '09
2:25 PM General Chairman Address General Chairman Richard Friedman '08
2:30 PM Political Chairman Address Political Chairman Wesley Little '08
2:35 PM Personnel Chairwomen Address Personnel Chairwoman Sara Mueller '08
2:40 PM University President Address President Ken Ruscio
2:50 PM Greetings from Lexington Vice Mayor of Lexington, Colonel Timothy Golden
3:00 PM First Session Second Address Delaware Attorney General Joseph R. "Beau" Biden, III
3:20 PM First Session Third Address Former New York U.S. Rep Geraldine A. Ferraro
3:50 PM Outstanding Donor Recognition Fundraising Chairmen Anthony Nardini '08 and Jay Lester '08
3:55 PM Parade Awards Parade Chairman Ed Otts '09
4:00 PM First Session Fourth Address Former Texas U.S. Rep. Charles Wilson
4:30 PM Benediction William "Burr" Datz, Director of Leadership Development and Coordinator of Religious Life
4:35 PM Adjournment General Chairman Richard Friedman '08


Second Session
7:00 PM Call to Order Dean of Freshmen, David Leonard
7:05 PM Presentation of Colors Mary Baldwin College ROTC
7:10 PM National Anthem Southern Comfort- a capella group
7:15 PM Invocation William "Burr" Datz, Director of Leadership Development and Coordinator of Religious Life
7:20 PM Second Session Opening Address Former Georgia U.S. Sen. Max Cleland
7:50 PM Second Session Second Address Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
8:20 PM Platform Committee Report Platform Chairman Steve McNeill '08L
8:25 PM Platform Debate Various State Chairmen
8:45 PM Second Session Third Address Texas State Rep. Patrick M. Rose
9:05 PM Second Session Fourth Address Former Illinois U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun
9:35 PM Second Session Fifth Address Richmond Mayor L. Douglas Wilder
10:05 PM Benediction William "Burr" Datz, Director of Leadership Development and Coordinator of Religious Life
10:15 PM Adjournment Personnel Chairwoman Sara Mueller '08


Saturday, January 26, 2008
Third Session
9:00 AM Call to Order Dean of Students, Dawn Watkins
9:05 AM Presentation of Colors Mary Baldwin College ROTC
9:10 AM National Anthem General Admission- a capella group
9:15 AM Invocation Steve Tamayo
9:20 AM Third Session Opening Address Virginia U.S. Sen. Jim Webb
9:50 AM Third Session Second Address Honorable Harold E. Ford Jr. - Chairman, Democratic Leadership Council
10:20 AM Third Session Final Address West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III
10:50 AM Roll Call South Regional Chairman William Waller '08
Nominations for President
Nomination for VP
12:50 PM Benediction Steve Tamayo
12:55 PM Adjournment General Chairman Richard Friedman '08

Please note that some of these events and times are subject to change


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