Please join us for something spectacular - something different and dynamic. We're asking you to reserve November 16-18 for our National Stonewall Democrats Presidential Weekend & Leadership Training to be held in Manchester, NH.
If you've never been involved in a presidential campaign - or interacted with presidential candidates - this is your chance. Our weekend is designed to give you the skills needed to build national change at the local level. But, this is much more than a training - it is a lifetime experience you will remember.
Our Presidential Weekend & Leadership Training is designed to train you in the skills needed to create national change at the local level. It will also provide you a unique opportunity to hear from our presidential candidates, engage their campaigns and volunteer alongside their staff in the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.
Our weekend will run congruent with the Fall Conferences of the Young Democrats of America and the DNC Eastern Caucus. All three of our organizations will be hosted at the Radisson Hotel Manchester - at a rate of only $99/night!
Students may also apply for assistance through the Keith Smith Fund
*Our Host Hotel is SOLD OUT. However, rooms may be available upon cancellations.
Radisson Manchester (Host Hotel) $99/night
(700 Elm Street - Manchester, NH)
To Reserve: Call (888) 201-1718
(ask for "Democratic Fall Conference" rate)
Hilton Garden Inn - Overflow Hotel
(101 South Commercial Street - Manchester, NH)
To Reserve: Call (603) 669-2222
* This hotel is located several blocks from our host hotel. A shuttle service will be provided on Saturday.
Our host hotel is located in downtown Manchester next to restaurants, presidential campaigns and LGBT nightlife. There is little need for a car once in Manchester.
Flights: Manchester-Boston Airport (MHT) is an affordable airport to fly into, with flights from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington starting at $80-$100. The airport is located 9-minutes from our host hotel. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is an hour away by car.
Driving: Manchester is an hour drive from Boston, and 4.5 hours from New York City.
Train: There is no direct train service to Manchester, but Amtrak can arrange through-service on bus via Boston as part of your ticket. Simply use "MHT" as your final destination code with online booking.
(Subject to Updates)
- Stonewall Democrats Board of Directors Meeting
- YDA Executive Committee Meetings
- Weekend Registration
7: 00 PM – 8:30 PM
DNC Welcome Reception (Radisson Hotel – Curriers Room)
This private event is open to members of the Constitution Club, our monthly giving program
7:00 PM
New Hampshire Young Democrats Kick-Off (Lobby)
- Followed by Welcome Reception hosted by New Hampshire Young Democrats
9: 00 PM
Stonewall Democrats Night OUT
Location: The Element, 1000 Elm Street
7:00 AM – NOON
Registration (Radisson Hotel Lobby)
8: 00 AM – 9:15 AM
Continental Breakfast (Radisson Hotel Armory)
- Presidential Candidates – Guest Speakers
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Working Session 1 (3 Simultaneous Sessions. Members of all organization are invited to attend.)
Grassroots Organizing - Gov. Michael Dukasis (NH Inst of Art– 148 Concord St.)
Becoming a Delegate to the Convention – Phill McNamara (Franco American Centre – 52 Concord St.)
VAN Training (Curriers Room – Radisson Hotel)
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Working Session 2 (3 Simultaneous Sessions. Members of all organizations are invited attend.)
Grassroots Organizing - Gov. Michael Dukasis (NH Inst of Art– 148 Concord St.)
Becoming a Delegate to the 2008 Democratic Convention – Phil McNamara (Franco
American Centre – 52 Concord St.)
VAN Training (Curriers Room – Radisson Hotel)
Noon – 1:15 PM
Lunch (Radisson Hotel Armory)
- Presidential Candidates
1: 30 PM – 2:30 PM
Working Session 3 (Two Simultaneous Sessions. Members of all organization are invited to attend.)
DNC Training – Parag Mehta (Franco American Centre – 52 Concord St.)
Pride in the Party – Rick Boylan (Curriers Room – Radisson Hotel)
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Campaign Action (each conference goer will have the opportunity to volunteer for a Presidential Campaign, a U.S. Senate Candidate, or other targeted outreach of their choice).
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
AFL-CIO – Labor Reception (The Shaskeen 909 Elm St - Manchester)
7:30 PM
YDA Women’s Caucus Reception “Wonder Women: A Salute to Outstanding Activists and Candidates” (Webster Room – Radisson) Speakers: President Larsen and Speaker Norelli
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Continental Breakfast (Radisson Hotel Armory)
- Presidential Candidate – Guest Speaker
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
New Media – Donnie Fowler (Radisson Hotel Ballroom)
11:15- NOON (Radisson Hotel Ballroom)
Presidential Candidates – Senator Joe Biden
