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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
NM Dem Women Host National Convention in ABQ; Guests Include Chelsea Clinton, Valerie Plame
From DPBC e-News: The Democratic Women of New Mexico will host the National Federation of Democratic Women in Albuquerque on Wednesday, May 28th to Sunday, June 1st, 2008 at the Albuquerque Marriott Hotel.
The attendees will be touring Santa Fe and Acoma on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Thursday evening, May 29th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, there will be a "Wild West Welcome" party at the Albuquerque Marriott. Everyone is invited to attend. Tickets are $50.00 per person and available at the door. Nominated by Democratic Women of New Mexico and receiving the NFDW award for "Outstanding Elected Democratic Women Official" will be will be our own Lt. Governor Diane Denish.
On Friday, May 30th, the NFDW 37th Annual Convention begins with a welcome from Mayor Martin Chavez beginning at 9 AM at the Marriott Hotel. The luncheon's featured speaker is Valerie Plame Wilson. On Friday evening, Chelsea Clinton will also be on hand to "meet and greet" the attendees.
There will also be a special "meet and greet" Friday with the Young Democrats at the Marriott Hotel. Tickets for the YD event are required and may be obtained by contacting Antonio Sandoval, NMYD President. The convention attendees will have their "meet and greet" Friday at the Balloon Fiesta Museum.
In addition to the featured speakers, there will be workshops by well-known New Mexico authors and experts to include: Sharon Niederman, Secretary of State Mary Herrera, Dr. Martha Burk and Cathy Napier, DNC Secretary Alice Germond and Sharon Grosfeld, DNC Executive Director for the Women's Leadership Forum, Expo New Mexico Director, Judith Espinosa and many others.
On Saturday, May 31st, 2008, Bernadette T. Vadurro, author of the award winning book, "Ameria's Conscience: Facing Threats to Democracy, the Middle Class and Our World," will be the luncheon keynote speaker. Young Democratic Woman, Monica Gomez of Dona Ana County, will be receiving an award for her contribution to the Democratic Party on Saturday. State Treasurer James Lewis and State Auditor Hector Balderas will be on hand Saturday night to address the group and participate in a live auction to include: Southwest Airlines TIckets, a George Bush Pinata, a one of it's kind commemorative donkey.
Registration for the convention is $180.00. Registration forms are available on line at: www.nfdw.com. For more information: kathymduffy@aol.com.
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May 28, 2008 at 06:22 AM in Democratic Party, Events, Women's Issues | Permalink
Comments
Are the NM Democrat Women going to endorse anyone in the CD1 race?
Looks like the Governor went with Lujan & Teague, but is quiet on the CD1 race... even if he announces for someone in this race his hesitation is noted.
Posted by: | May 28, 2008 3:46:47 PM
Maybe the race isn't close enough for an endorsement to matter. Heinrich is way ahead. Vigil-Giron has been caught in an audit screwing up funding when she was Secretary of State. We can't have her in Congress. Lujan Grisham is way behind.
Posted by: Bob Z. | May 28, 2008 4:43:41 PM
