CALL TO CONVENTION

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Federation of Democratic Women

Call To Convention

I, Sonja Fox, President of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women, pursuant to Article VI, Section 5 and Article VII, Section 1, giving me the authority to do so, issue the 53rd Annual Call to Convention.

“A New Era of Responsibility”

Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women

53rd Annual Convention

April 16-17, 2010

Franklin, Tennessee

Our Convention’s theme, “A New Era of Responsibility,” was taken from the call to action President Obama issued on Inauguration Day.

“Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends -- hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism -- these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility (emphasis added) -- a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world; duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.”

During the Convention, we will listen to each other recount the ways we have been fulfilling our civic responsibilities in our counties, state, and country. We also will encourage each other, as individuals and as a group, to find new ways to be involved in politics and improve our communities. As you know, this is an election year and our participation is vital. So, at Convention, we will get busy making plans and raising money to get Democrats elected at every level. But we will also have time for a lot of fun and I, along with our hosts from Williamson County and all of middle Tennessee, hope you will join us.

I look forward to seeing you at Convention!

Sincerely,

Sonja Fox

President, Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women

TFDW Convention Information

The Democratic women of Middle Tennessee are excited to welcome the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women to Franklin, April 16-17, for the 53^rd Annual Convention.

Our Convention’s theme, “A New Era of Responsibility,” was taken from the call to action President Obama issued on Inauguration Day. During the Convention, we will listen to each other recount the ways we have been fulfilling our civic responsibilities in our counties, state, and country. We also will encourage each other, as individuals and as a group, to find new ways to be involved in politics and improve our communities.

We will also have time for a lot of fun.

On Friday night we have planned a game night. We will have cards, dice, and board games; but we will also set up an arcade with three large screens and gaming systems for those who want play Wii. If friendly competition isn’t your style, the women of Wilson County will staff a hospitality suite where you can visit with friends – old and new – and find something to eat and drink. And if friendly conversation isn’t your style, our hotel is located in Cool Springs, one of the best shopping centers in the whole state!

General Information

As you make your travel plans, please keep in mind the following tentative schedule for Friday, April 16, 2010.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Newcomers’ Orientation Meeting

1:00 p.m. Convention Business Meeting

3:00 Hotel Check-in

The Convention officially concludes on Saturday night, April 17 after the dinner program.

Registration Information

Because having an estimate of the number of attendees and some of the money early is a great advantage to the Convention planners, we encourage you to register early. Attendees will be given a full refund of the registration fee and meal reservations if the request for refund is made prior to April 1.

Registration deadline is April 2, 2010.

	Before March 16	After March 16
REQUIRED Registration Fee:	$32	$52
Friday Dinner	$35	$35
Saturday Lunch	$28	$28
Saturday Dinner	$40	$40
TOTAL ENCLOSED	$135	$155

Mail-in Registration Form: a printable version is posted on this website under TFDW News

Online Registration: http://www.suretomeet.com/exec/gt/event.h,event=abeb9e7b24da

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites, Cool Springs

820 Crescent Center Drive

Franklin, TN 37067

www.nashvillesouth.embassysuites.com

1-800-EMBASSY

1-615-515-5151

The group rate at Embassy Suites is $129 + tax per night for as many as four guests per room. Hotel Reservations must be made by midnight on March 16, 2010 to get this rate.

Reservations may be made by phone or online. If you make your reservation online, enter your arrival and departure dates and select “Go.” Under “Special Accounts” on the next page, enter the group/convention code (it's the third category under special accounts) FDW. You will then be asked to provide your personal information. Continue until you get a confirmation number.

We have a great time at Convention and we hope you will join us! For more information, call or email convention chair Marie McEntire at (615) 306-0090 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NATIONAL CONVENTION

2010 ANNUAL CONVENTION ANNOUNCED

June 4 - 6, 2010

Crown Plaza Hotel,
401 W Summit Hill Dr.,
Knoxville, TN 37902.

Room rates $91 + taxes. Please make your reservations now. There will be a trip to Dollywood for anyone wishing to attend on Thursday .