2017 Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Conference

Want to be part of reforming the Democratic Party following the staggering losses of 2016? Then join us in Tampa on March 18-19 for the 2017 Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Annual Conference. Here’s our exciting agenda!

FRIDAY – Social at the host hotel

AGENDA

Saturday, March 18
9:00 – 11:30 AM — DPCF Business Meeting and Election
12:00 Noon — Lunch and Speaker (TBA)
12:45 PM — Panel Discussion

“Building Bridges: Expanding Issue Based Advocacy into New Collaborations”

Moderated by Tampa Bay Chapter President Jessica Vaughn. Panelists (tentative): Donna Davis (Black Lives Matter), Marcus Klebe (Action Together Tampa Bay), Marina Welch (Women’s March), Rev. Russell Meyer (Florida Council of Churches)

2:00 PM — Training Session

“Media In the Age of Trump: How To Be A Media Star”

Joel Silberman (Democracy Partners), one of the progressive movement’s premier media strategists and trainers will present an interactive and entertaining session that you don’t want to miss. Joel has trained U.S. Senators and Representatives including members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Joel’s media client’s include: CNN’s Van Jones, Daily Kos’ Markos Moulitsas, FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver, and The Nation’s Katrina vanden Heuvel. He is the media trainer for the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University. DPCF member Vicki Roush will conduct the training with Joel.

3:45 — Breakouts

• Press/Media in a Box – DPCF Communications Chair Brook Hines and Board Director Mario Piscatella
• Legislative Session Update – DPCF member and State Representative Sean Shaw
• Understanding the Structure of the Democratic Party – DPCF Board Director Nancy Jacobson