IDEA 2008: Join us at French Lick!

128th Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Convention
 
French Lick Resort and Casino
July 31 - August 2
 

Register Online Today!

Hotel Rooms: To make a room reservation, please call 1.888.694.4332, make sure to use group code IDEA. You can also go online and book a reservation at FrenchLick.com using group code IDEA.

Meal Tickets: As in previous years, you will need to reserve your meal tickets for the convention. Click here to register online!

Larry A. Conrad Memorial Golf Tournament: Click here to register you or your foursome for this Friday tradition. You can also sign up to be a hole sponsor at this year’s event.

Campaign for Change training session: Click here to RSVP for this event. Indiana's Campaign for Change, together with elected officials, local candidates, and supporters from across Indiana will be joining together at a special training on grassroots organizing fundamentals.

It's that time of year again, and we would like to invite all of you to the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Convention taking place in French Lick, July 31 - August 2.

This will be the 128th IDEA Convention, and we will be returning to French Lick for what promises to be another great event. Together with elected officials, candidates, activists and supporters from across Indiana, we will gather and discuss what is shaping up to be an amazing year for Democrats in the Hoosier State, and across the nation.

Below you will find a full schedule for the three days. As in previous years, you must register in advance for meal tickets. Registration is also now open for the 14th Annual Larry A. Conrad Memorial Golf Tournament.
 
Online registration information can be found in the right sidebar on this page. If you would prefer to register by traditional mail, you can download this form and send payment directly to our office.

The Campaign for Change will be hosting a special training session on grassroots organizing fundamentals on Saturday, August 2. The event is free and open to the public. An online RSVP can be made at: http://in.barackobama.com/idea
 
 



 
 




IDEA Convention 2008 Schedule 

Thursday, July 31

Friday, August 1

Saturday, August 2

7:00 PM
State Chairman’s BBQ for Larry Conrad Golfers

(Lower Gardens)

10:00 AM
Larry A. Conrad Memorial Golf Tournament & Lunch

(Donald Ross Course)

12:00 PM        
Golf Shotgun Start

(Donald Ross Course)

6:00 PM          
Golf Awards

(Donald Ross Course)

6:00 PM          
IDEA Past President’s Reception
(IDEA Members Only)

(Clifton Terrace)

7:00 pm          
Orange County JJ Dinner @ the French Lick American Legion
(Tickets are $20.00. Please contact Steve Wynn at 812-865-3452 or at to purchase a ticket.)

9:00 PM
Hospitality Suites

•    Congressman Baron Hill - Suite 3212
•    Congressman Brad Ellsworth – Suite 3202
•    Speaker B. Patrick Bauer – Suite 3303
•    Conrad Family Hospitality - Suite 3403
•    Jill Long Thompson – Suite 3203

10:00 PM
Mary Lou Conrad Sing-Along

(Spring 8)

10:00 AM
Caucus Meetings

Women’s Caucus
Murdock
                   
Young Democrats
Hickman

Progressives
Dickason

8th District
Taggart 2

9th District
Taggart 1

11:00 AM
IDAAC Meeting

(Erwin)

12:00 PM
Luncheon honoring Jill Long Thompson

(Clifton Ballroom)

1:00 PM
Campaign for Change Training
General Session
Open to Public - RSVP Online

(Windsor Ballroom I & II)
 
1:00 PM
IDEA Business Meeting

(Habig)

1:45 PM
Campaign for Change Training
Breakout Sessions

Organizing Strategy- Taggart I
Constituency Outreach – Murdock
Online Campaign Tutorial - Erwin

3:00 PM
State Committee Meeting

(Habig Room)

5:00 PM
8th District Reception

(Windsor Foyer)

7:00 PM
Dinner

(Windsor Ballroom I & II)

9:00 PM
Hospitality Suites

•    Young Democrats – Suite 3202
•    IDAAC  - Suite 3214
•    Senate Democrats – Suite 3302

10:30 PM
Political Story Telling &
IDEA Martini Bar

(Clifton Terrace)

 

Additional questions should be directed to Cameron Radford at (800) 223-3387. He can be reached via email at .