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DKos National Convention

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Contents 1 Overview 2 Values 3 Vision 4 Mission 5 Theme 6 Conference Registration 7 Scheduling/Agenda 7.1 Speakers 7.1.1 Confirmed Speakers 7.2 Workshops 7.3 Convention Activities 8 Steering Committee 9 Logistics 9.1 Volunteers 9.2 Possible Venues 9.3 Financial Arrangements 9.4 Accomodations 9.5 Travel 10 dKos Threads 11 Other

Overview

We are hosting a convention for the Daily Kos community with the theme, "How do you eat an Elephant?" . The Convention is tentatively planned for June 8-11th, 2006.

Values

(This is a tentative suggestion.)

We value...

1. members of our virtual community
2. public policy that leaves a better world to the following generations
3. discussion of society, policy and politics that is thoughful, respectful and intellectually honest
4. using the Internet, especially blogging, to stay informed, to debate policy and as a tool for achieving change
5. individuals being able to express their ideas and receive feedback
6. innovation in communication and ideas
7. working together to build a better world
8. integrity, especially in individuals charged with representing a larger group
9. a Democratic Party developing a vision that better meets societies needs now and in the future; a Democratic Party communicating its vision more effectively; a Democratic Party that wins elections and governs with foresight

Vision

Vision: The Yearly Kos will be the annual meeting of the Daily Kos community; it will complement and enhance the diverse purposes people read and participate in the Daily Kos.

Mission

See this diary for possible mission statements: dKos Convention: vision & mission

Theme

• "How do you eat an elephant?"

(I think the elephant is too republican focused, maybe the "One BYTE at a Time" part is all we need? It's like "one day at a time", or "slow and steady wins the race" but using an internet/tech term. - czawadzki )

Conference Registration

I'm thinking 500 +/- 100 dKossers and maybe 50-130 exhibitors, speakers, media and others is the right number of people to expect. Comments?

There is still time to register, please register here.

Scheduling/Agenda

There is no set schedule or agenda, why don't you look over these proposals?

• Proposal 1 by fabooj
• Proposal 2 - The Foursquare Plan - plemeljr
• Proposal 3
• Proposal 4- by sheabriana

Speakers

Call for presentations - rather than trying to get speakers with cache, let's have the community speak.

• There could be a call for papers. Authors that submit and get approved would get speaking slots.
• dKossers could organize their own panel discussions.

from gina...this diary http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/11/15/8716/1809 by daunte sounds like a discussion we should have.

Confirmed Speakers

There are no confirmed speakers for the Conference, why not help out and suggest possible speakers?

Attn PastorDan: I have confirmed the speaker/workshop provider on working with faith communities on progressive issues. Tried to e-mail you, but two addresses bounced. Contact me at pants -at- goodshow -dot- net for this person's info. - HPE

Workshops

There are no workshops committed to. Why don't you propose some workshops?

• Party Direction - do you want to write a grassroots platform for the Dem Party?
• Domestic Policy
• Foreign Policy
• Economy
• Recruiting Progressives (more people should be with us...how do we get them on our side where they belong?)

Propose Workshops Here

Convention Activities

If you want to help out with other Convention Activities (ie Music, entertainment, side trips, drinking), lets hear your ideas here.

Childcare: fabooj - I think we should have on-site childcare (so the little ones won't get bored) and day time activities for older children. I am researching nannies/sitters in Chicago willing to watch multiple children at once. I will also post a list of kid-friendly activities by Tues. (with some extra goodies I hope!).

Steering Committee

Are you interested in helping out the DKos National Convention? Then go here to the Steering Committee page.

Logistics

Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering? Go sign up here and list your skills to volunteer.

Possible Venues

There is no definite venue confirmed, please goto Hotel/Conference Space Arrangements to add to the discussion.

Financial Arrangements

Please note: Most of what was here was moved to a massive To Do list.

If you have any ideas dealing with Financial Arrangements, please go here and add them.

Accomodations

Can you host some dKos members during the weekend? Do you have a cot or an extra bed? Please post your information here.

Travel

Suggestions for air travel, ground travel, and ride sharing.

dKos Threads

A recap of any threads/diaries concerning the DKos National Convention

• Yearly Kos Convention UPDATE (2/7/2005)
• Yearly Kos Convention THEME (brainstorm on logo dated December 1, 2004)
• Yearly Kos Convention UPDATE (dated November 24, 2004)
• dKos Con: values, vision, mission, theme
• dKos Convention: vision & mission
• what is the Daily Kos? why do you play?
• dKos Convention: keynote speaker nominations
• (poll) dKos Con: how inconvenient is Chicago?
• dKos National Convention UPDATE
• Poll of dKos members about Registration Fees
• dKos Nat'l Convention: what would make it worthwhile?
• dKos Nat'l Convention: Who's Coming?
• dKos Nat'l Convention: Schedule?
• dKos National Convention--time to get off our asses!

Other

dKos MidWest-Chicago-Regional Convention

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