Senator John Edwards will be the keynote speaker for the 100th Anniversary of Washington Days hosted by the Kansas Democratic Party.

Friday, March 4 - Saturday, March 5, 2005 (complete schedule below)
Downtown Ramada Inn in Topeka

Every year the Kansas Democratic Party gathers for a weekend of receptions, hospitality suites, meetings, dinners and luncheons. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with the Kansas Democratic Party. You can network with fellow Democrats and elected officials, join a caucus or come to just have fun. Whatever reason, we want you to join us for this historic 100th anniversary weekend!

Tickets for the Friday Night Awards Banquet have SOLD OUT. If you would like to register for the Saturday luncheon or State Committee Meeting, please call the KDP Headquarters at (785) 234-0425. Tickets will be available to pick up at the registration tables on Friday and Saturday.

Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday, March 4, 2005
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm = Registration Opens
3:00 pm = Hospitality Rooms Open
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm = Governor's Cedar Crest Open House
(please park at the Ramada Inn, trolleys will run to Cedar Crest until 4:30)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm = Ken Bahr Legislative Auction
6:00 pm = Pachanga Dance, hosted by the Kansas Young Democrats, Hispanic Caucus, HALO and Buena Gente
**8:00 pm = Democratic Party Awards Banquet, Keynote speaker: Senator John Edwards--SOLD OUT
**10 pm - 11:30 pm = Kansas Democratic Party Donor Reception: Irish Coffee with Congressman Dennis Moore
(must have given $100 or more from March 2004 until now, or you can renew at the door)

Hispanic Day on the Hill - Friday, March 4, 2004 = State Capitol Building
Hispanic Legislative Day's purpose is to build UNITY among all Latino groups by providing an overview of Hispanic initiatives at the local, state and national level. Items on the agenda include community/youth workshops, a luncheon, legislative visits, networking opportunities and substantantive training on leadership development, educational opportunities, organizing and tools for becoming an effective lobbyist on Latino issues. For more information, please contact the Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission at 785-296-3465 or www.khlaac.org.

Saturday, March 5, 2005

8:00 am - 5:00 pm = Registration Opens
8:00 am - 9:30 am = Meet your New Legislators Eye Opener Breakfast
Hosted by Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley and House Democratic Leader Dennis McKinney
8:30 am = Caucus Meetings (Labor, Local Elected Officials, Women's, Progressive)
9:45 am = Caucus Meetings (County Chairs, Disabilities, Veteran's, KYD)
11:00 am = Caucus Meetings (Hispanic, African American, Asian, LGBT)
**12:30 pm = KFWDC/Veteran's Luncheon
2:00 pm = Congressional District Meetings
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm = State Committee Credentials Open
3:30 pm = Kansas Democratic Party State Committee Meeting
5:30 pm = KDP Appreciation Reception (Sponsored by Douglas, Reno, Riley and Johnson Counties)

**Denotes Ticketed Event

Ticket prices:
Democratic Party Awards Banquet
$100 per person
$900 per table of 10
$75 for seniors and YDs (limited number of tickets available)
--Business Attire--

KFWDC/Veteran's Luncheon
$35 per person

Table Exhibit Information

If you are interested in having a display booth at the Kansas Democratic Partyâ??s 100th anniversary of Washington Days event please contact Lauren Honaker, Special Events Director, at (785) 234-0425 or lhonaker@ksdp.org for pricing, hours and rules.