3. Events & Parties: For Delegates, Guests & Volunteers
Friday June 1st
• 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
– Join Congressman Richard Neal and Elizabeth Warren at Theodores’ at 201
Worthington Street
• 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
– The SEIU hosts a night of food, drinks and dancing at Adore Nightclub at 208
Worthington Street.
• 6:00 PM
– Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Congressman Jim McGovern invite you to join
them for their All In Party at McCaffrey’s Public House at 1171 Main Street.
• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
– Treasurer Steve Grossman invites you to a reception at the Student Prince at 8
Fort Street.
• 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
– Join the Young Democrats of Massachusetts for their 4th annual pre-convention
party at Smith’s Billiards at 201 Worthington Street. A $10 donation is
suggested.
• 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
– Join the Host Committee for an evening of food and music at the MassMutual
Center. Enter through the Main Street Entrance.
4. Events & Parties: For Delegates, Guests & Volunteers
Saturday, June 2nd
• Scheduled
– 8:30 AM
• Join the AFL-CIO and Joseph Kennedy III for a
special breakfast in Ballroom A at the MassMutual Center
Saturday morning.
– 8:30 AM
• Join the Affirmative Action Committee for their Unity
Breakfast in Meeting Room 5 at the MassMutual Center.
– You may receive invitations to other breakfasts for your union,
etc.
5. Accommodations
• Ask for Democratic Convention Group Rate
when making reservation
– http://www.valleyvisitor.com/ma-democratic-state
• Hotels are selling out quickly! If you haven’t booked yet
you most likely won’t be staying in Springfield.
6. Transportation
• Parking:
• The MassMutual Center does not own or operate any local
parking facilities. However, there are several parking lots and
garages in the area.
• Civic Center Parking Garage:
• This garage is located directly across from the MassMutual
Center on Falcons Way.
• Columbus Avenue – South Garage:
• This garage is located on Columbus Avenue just two blocks
from the MassMutual Center.
• Per request of the MassMutual Center, parking for all events is
only $7. For more information, call the Springfield Parking
Authority at (413) 787-6118
• Shuttle:
• Shuttle service will be provided around downtown Springfield on
Friday from until midnight .
– The shuttle is the Peter Pan double decker bus. The bus will stop at
all parties and all downtown hotels
7. L ocation, L ocation, L ocation
• 2012 Nominating Convention is at the MassMutual
Center, 1227 Main Street, Springfield 01103
• All Delegates, Alternates & Guests will enter through
the doors on Falcon Way
8. Disabled Delegate/A lternate Information
• Designated parking on 1st floor of the Civic Center
Parking Garage located on Falcon Way. Only
vehicles with RMV handicap tag & placards
permitted.
• Drop-off area & entrance for disabled delegates &
alternates is on Falcon Way & will be clearly marked.
• Hearing devices, wheelchairs & people to assist will
be available in Disabled Registration area. Credit
card deposit required.
• Sign language interpreters & CART devices will be
used on stage during the Convention.
• Contact the State Party at 617-776-2676 to discuss
specific needs in advance.
9. Credentials
• All delegates, alternates and guests must
have picture ID plus credentials to attend
• Deadline for paying in advance and receiving
credentials HAS PASSED
• you must pick up your credentials at the
MassMutual Center
• $50 fee to replace lost credentials
• Registration opens Saturday at 8:00 AM at
the MassMutual Center.
• Guest passes are available for $25 via
www.massdems.org and at Convention
Registration table.
10. Climate, Food & Exhibitors!
• Exhibitors will be in the hall adjacent to the
arena
• Food & drink is available for purchase inside
the MassMutual Center; no outside food
allowed
• All concessions accept debit and credit cards
• One water bottle allowed
• Wear layers: A/C inside and hot outside
11. When does the Convention
open?
• Saturday, June 2nd
– MassMutual Center opens at 8:00 a.m.
– Convention is gaveled to order at 10:00 a.m.
• NOTE: only one bag will be allowed per person and it will be
searched
• Delegates and Alternates must be seated by 10:45
AM
• First Roll Call starts at 11 AM
• Alternates are seated with their delegations
• Alternates check in TOO!
• After Second Roll Call, Alternates will be switched for
missing delegates
12. Rol l Cal l f or Del egates &Al ternates
• Get there early & check in with your Teller
– Tellers should be in Senate Districts by 9 a.m.
– Teller will have a credential of a different color
– Delegates seated by State Senate District
– Sit with the Senate District on your credential
– If your town/ward is split between two Senate
Districts, the town/ward will be seated together in
the same District
– Maps will be provided of where Senate Districts
are seated
13. Alternates Replacing Delegates for Voting Purposes
• If a Delegate knows they cannot attend Convention,
they can notify the State Party that will not be
attending the Convention by May to allow an
Alternate to take their place. Notification must be in
writing.
• After May , Alternates can only replace a Delegate on
Saturday, not on Friday.
• Once an Alternate replaces a Delegate, the
replacement is permanent.
14. Sat urday’s expect ed agenda
• After candidate presentations, the tellers will
take votes. Make sure you listen for your
name, the ballot books are organized by
Town/Ward.
• Make sure to speak clearly when you vote,
the Teller will respond with your vote so you
can verify.
• Delegates are encouraged NOT to leave the
arena until results are announced!
15. 15% Rule has changed!
• Each candidate MUST receive at least
15% of the vote on the FIRST ballot!
16. Charter Amendment(s) or
Resolutions
Read carefully Rules of Convention, By-
laws and Charter for understanding of
how to amend motion
At this time there are no known
Amendments or resolutions expected
17. After Convention GOTV
• Go to www.massdems.org, and sign –
up for one of the following:
– Friend/phonebanking
– Data training
– Canvass downtown Springfield
• Training and walk packets will be provided
18. Key Points to
Remember!
• Do NOT forget your credentials and a
picture ID
• Check in with your Senate Teller early
• Keep track of the votes being taken on
the floor
• Have FUN!!!!
