The Green Party Plays in Peoria

Location/Date(s)/time: March 28, 29 & 30 2008, Bradley University, Peoria, IL

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Building and rooms: Student Center, Bradley University

Lunch: Nearby restaurants - 6 different establishments nearly across Main Street from the Student Center, all within a few minutes walk from the Student Center.

Parking: Parking over the weekend is open on campus. Elmwood Ave. parking in front of the student is closest to the conference. For committee members meeting Friday afternoon the only parking available is in the Visitors' Lot. If parking is not available in the visitors' lot on-street parking is available on Bradley Ave, Institute Place, Duryea Place and Fredonia Ave. Look at campus map for locations of these streets.

Transportation options: Driving directions http://www.bradley.edu/visit/

Bus schedules: http://www.peoriacharter.com/schedules/Peoria/departure-city-choice.htm

Campus Map: http://admissions.bradley.edu/shared/pdf/campusmap.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Accommodations: See below.

Fundraising dinner: Barrack's Cater Inn 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615 309-692-3990 http://www.caterinn.com/

The dinner will be a “Poverty Meal” aka “Simple Meal” featuring three soup selections (2 vegan, one vegetarian), and wholesome, quality whole grain breads and toppings.

Entertainment: Friday evening Rhythm Kitchen Music Café 305 S.W. Water Street at the River Front Peoria, Illinois 61602 Peoria Riverfront, 7:00--10 p.m. open bar, snacks & food off the menu http://www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz/

Agenda

Friday, March 28th:

12:00--6:00 p.m. Platform, Bylaws, GEC & other committees with much to present

meet early to hash out ideas for presentation next day to member-

ship. Location: Bradley Univ. campus.

7:00--10 p.m. Evening social:

Location: Rhythm Kitchen

Saturday, March 29th

8:00--9:00 a.m.: Registration, coffee & juice

9:00-9:45 Workshop on consensus: By Sarah Heyer & Lee Hartman (booklet on line)

9:45-10:15 Reports and Announcements

10:15-11:00 Keynote addresses delivered by Congressional candidates: Alan Augustson (5th), Dave Kalbfleisch (10th), Jason Wallace (11th) and Rodger Jennings (12th)

11:00-11:45 Initial presentation by Platform Comm. on changes

11:45-12:30 U.S. Senate Endorsement Process

12:30-1:30 p.m. Working lunch:Choices:

Eating options: Going out to local restaruant row on Main Street

Press Conference for candidates in main auditorium

Committee get-togethers to finalize earlier discussions, settle on

what's to be printed up, handed out later.

1:30-2:30 National Convention Presentation

2:30-3:30 Bylaws Proposal

3:30-4:30 Platform Proposal

4:30-4:45 Break

4:45-5:15 Presentation on Slating Processes; Platform Committee

5:15-6:00 State Central Committee; Platform Committee 

6:00-6:30 Local Statutory Committees; Platform Committee

7:00-10:00 Evening Fundraising Event at Barracks Cater Inn

Speech by Presidential nominee: Others:

Open mic, sing along fest/competition with locals presenting

own skits, comedy, songs, musical talent, etc. Goal: Raise

money for ILGP. Prize: For best group/talent/person

Sunday, March 30th

8:00-9:00 Full continental breakfast: Bread & pastries, coffee & juice, fruit, etc.

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9:00-10:00 Reports and Announcements

10:00-10:15 Statutory State Convention Convenes

10:15-10:30 Selection of Elector Slate

10:30-12:00 Caucusing and Selection of Convention Delegates

Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch: On your own

1:00-2:00 Platform Finalization

2:30-4:00 Coordinating Committee

4:00-6:00 Spillover Time/Adjourn

ILGP HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS PEORIA, March 28 & 29

There are about 1800 hotel / motel rooms in the Peoria area with no major activities occurring this March weekend. All of the major chains are represented, and internet rates are much better than we could get for a conference/group rate. Go to http://peoria.org/partners/:catlist=Lodging to find the list.

Here are two additional housing options. For those who want to drive a short distance from campus into a more rustic setting one or both nights, look at the PRIMITIVE CABIN option. If you wish to be close to campus and share a hotel room with others, check out the RADISSON HOTEL option.

PRIMITIVE CABIN for $10 per night, per person. Accomodates up to 20 in bunk beds. No r;unning water, single light bulb, woodstove heat. Bathrooms nearby. Firewood supplied. Located on Peoria Park District property, very very pretty. Located 20 minutes from Bradley University. If no one requests this option by March 13, the reservation for the cabin will be cancelled. Your host will be Dave Pittman, dvdpttmn@aol.com. Please contact if interested.

RADISSON HOTEL Four rooms available for $70 per night, two large beds each, 4 adults maximum each room. Because this discount is through our local employer, the employee, ( David Pittman or Teresa Smith), must make the reservation directly and must be physically present at time of check in. 10 minute walk from Bradley University. Contact David at 309-676-5237 or email above. If no one requests this reservation by March 13, the offer will be cancelled.