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Florida Dept. of Commerce, Division of Tourism

MEMBERS A._""l"D GUFS f~ OF THE DEI EGA fl ON.

As Co-Chairs of the Florida Delegation , we would like to welcome you to the 1996 Democratic National Convention. We are delighted to have you with us for this momentous event.

With a total of 203 members, Florida has the sixth largest delegation in Chicago. Florida Democrats are well represented not only in number but by the high level of diversity within our delegation. The women and men who make up Florida's delegation are of all ages , represent a wide range of ethnic, racial, reli­ gious and economic backgrounds , and come from all parts of our great state. Furthermore, in keeping with Democratic Party tradition , we are very proud of the powerful grass roots representation among our delegation. * Our strong presence in Chicago will be a fitting prelude to the Sunshine State's crucial role in the re­ election of President Clinton . Both at the Convention and at the polls this fall , Florida Democrats will be critical to ensuring that the effective and inspiring leadership we have seen over the past four years con­ tinues into the next century.

Again , welcome to Chicago - and let's get ready to show that dedicated Florida Democratic spirit!

Sincerely, ~t:H, Governor ~If)~ Terrie Brady Party Chair rn~o FloriUa Delegation

Senator Nicholas Alexiou Michael Gudis Jon Ausman Governor Lawton Chiles Suzanne Gunzburger Party Chair Terrie Brady Dr. T. Wayne Bailey Carrie Baker Charles Hall Leona Barakat Cynthia Hall Russ Barakat Donna Harper Catherine Bartolotti Congressman Mary Bennett Samuel Herron , Jr Mitchell Berger Anthony Hill Representative Annie Betancourt Senator Betty Holzendorf Governor Lawton Chiles Vivian Biagini Gloria Jackson Lieutenant Governor Buddy MacKay Representative Elaine Bloom Senator Kenneth Jenne, II Senator Bob Graham Cathy Boyd Congressman Harry Johnston Attorney General Terrie Brady Senator Daryl Jones Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner William Brandt, Jr. Mikel Jones Congresswoman Blondie Jordan Senate Democratic Leader Ken Jenne Representative Shirley Brown Arthenia Joyner Senate President-Designate Daryl Jones Bob Buckhorn Helene Kansas Ronald Bunting Vivian Kelly MBER l' Attorney General Robert Butterworth Catherine Kelly Iva Carter Katherine Kelly Robert Carver Lavern Kelly Congresswoman Corrine Brown Joseph Chapman , Ill Lisa King Congressman Representative Cynthia Chestnut Charles Kinker Congressman Governor Lawton Chiles Sylvia Kling Congressman Alcee Hastings Jim Cobb Ginger Koch Congressman Harry Johnston Irma Cohen Charles Kohn Congresswoman Sharon ComKowycz Maria Laga Congressman George Comerford Phyllis Lapidus * Congresswoman John Comerford Albert Leach, Jr. Tom Comingore Leonard Lee LU.KIDA D MO<.; Ken Cooper Marilyn Lenard Carolyn Cornwell Carrenaesse Levarity RS Representative Willie Logan Terrie Brady, Chair Bishop Frank Cummings Elsa Lopez Jon Ausman , Vice Chair Joyce Cusack Barbara Lumpkin George Comer1ord, Treasurer Carol Cycmanick Lt. Governor Buddy MacKay, Jr. Juanita Geathers, Secretary Marna Davidson Monroe Mack Mitchell Berger, Finance Chair Representative Willye Dennis Jacques Despinosse Representative Anne Mackenzie Congressman Peter Deutsch Joan Mandelion Nancy Dick William Mauk, Jr. Terrie Brady, Party Chair Preston Drummer Kerry McCarthy Jon Ausman, Party Vice Chair Senator Buddy Dyer Christoph McLaughlin Russ Barakat Albert Edden Luella McQueen Jim Cobb Barbara Ettman Senator Matthew Meadows Carol Cycmanick Simon Ferro Congresswoman Carrie Meek Nancy Dick Senator Howard Forman Representative Simon Ferro Arden Fowler Lesley Miller Diane Glasser Representative Marty Monroe Jorge Perez Eufaula Frazier Bryden Moon Representative Alzo Reddick Halley Frye Joseph Mooney Nadine Smith Bobbie Gant Marianne Moore Myrtle Smith-Carroll Juanita Geathers Carlton Moore Mayor Seymour Gelber Insurance Commissioner Bill Nelson Marvin Rosen , DNC National Finance Chair Bob Geitner Roslyn Norris Congressman Sam Gibbons Grace Northrop Diane Glasser Karen Nuland Lori Glasser John Olsen Susan Glickman . Frank Ortis I Terrence Gourdine ~ Bessie Outley I John Parker Rudy Parker Robin Bodiford CLIN ro~/GORI Marjorie Pease Geraldine Chapman f'\.. )!RECTOR Charles Perez Mary Clinton Karl Koch Jorge Perez Janet Cruz Congressman Pete Peterson Charles Cyrus , Sr. Melinda Piller Charles Floyd EXECL I'IVE DIRECIOR, Deborah Platt Karen Hazlett L CRATIC PARfY Jonathan Poverud Douglas Head Scott Falmlen Marta Prado Shirley Heller Fred Pratt Paul Hitchens )111 lA MEDIA Gloria Pressley Owen Huntley Representaive John Rayson Gwendolyn Johnson ASSOCIATED PRESS Representative Alzo Reddick Melton Little Brent Kallestad , Bureau Chief James Reese Pamela Madison Julia Reese Preston Marshall, Jr. TIMES REGIONAL Daniel Reynolds Carl Mayes Lloyd Dunkleberger, Bureau Chief Javier Rodriguez Chuck Mohlke Alan Judd, Reporter Marvin Rosen Dr. Emma Moran Carmen Sanchez Representaive Durell Peaden HERALD Mark Schneider Ari Porth Dave Barry, Columnist Sheila Schneider John Sabin Tom Fiedler, Political Editor Juanita Scott Edna Sally Perkins Shelton FT. LAUDERDALE SUN-SENTINEL Jack Shifrel . ~TANDING ( OMMITTEK William Gibson, Political Reporter Senator Ronald Silver Jane Silverberg C TIAIS ORLANDO SENTINEL Greg Dawson, Columnist Sylvia Simmons Bart Gunter Murray Sisselman Ruby Johnson Craig Crawford , Washington Bureau Chief Michael Griffin, Bureau Chief Bertha Smith Catherine Kirkpatrick Nadine Smith Russell Klenet TAMPA TRIBUNE * Myrtle Smith-Carroll Ron Laface William March, Political Reporter David Stack Rita Sprague Helen Strain Ruth Wagner FLORIDA TIMES UNION Meril Stumberger Dave Roman , Political Editor Maurice Sussman [ ( ~\1 John Taylor GANNETT NEWS Karl Thompson Gere Anderson Larry Wheeler, Bureau Chief Congresswoman Karen Thurman Secretary Charles Dusseau Donna Tornillo Joseph Geller WINK-CBS/CHANNEL 11 Representative Marjorie Turnbull Karen Gievers Becky Coats , Reporter/Producer Marci Vasilinda Secretary Doug Jamerson Aaron Wallace Representative WFOR-CBS/CHANNEL 4 Representative Lisa Lanza Rich Baumberger, Reporter/Producer Jack Weiss Donald Wheat WPLG-ABC/CHANNEL 10 Irma Wheat Michael Putney, Political Reporter Gerald White Dick Batchelor Frank Williams Verna Echols WFLA-NBC/CHANNEL 8 Mike Williams Bob Grizzard Bill Ratliff, Anchor/Political Reporter Barbara Wilson Joyce Haynes WTVT-FOX/CHANNEL 13 Mary Wilson Ayse Kenmore Warren Elly, Reporter Paulette Wimberly Ron Saunders Susan MacManus, Political Analyst John Wright Donald Silverberg Alan Fehers, Producer Mae Yates ] Ray Zeller PAGE~ WJXT-CBS/CHANNEL 4 Beverly Zufall Lavone Baucham Tom Willis , Reporter/Producer Tara Burns Ginny Davis WLTV-TV/CHANNEL 23 Judy Batchelder Kim Gallagher Bernadette Pardo, Political Reporter Marsha Berdit Sylnovia Holt Gary Blake Mike Martin WLTV-TV/CHANNEL 23 Jeff Ryan Myrna Sonora, News Director Michael Spellman Kim Wi lder 1~~b Democratic National ~onvention FloriUa Delegation ~cheUule .., Check-in at the Palmer House Hotel is 3:00 p.m. EVENT: Opening Caucus Meeting TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE : Monroe Room (6th Floor) , Palmer House Hotel ATTIRE : Business NOTE: Due to the important business to be discussed at this opening meeting, attendance is strongly recommended for all Delegation members. Delegation guests are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Please note the attire is business since we will be proceeding directly to the Sunday evening welcome party Event: American Celebration - Welcome Party for the Florida Delegation Sponsored by American Airlines and Chicago '96 TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PLACE: Lyric Opera House ATTIRE: Business

K\_ . ) \. - ', - OPENING DAY OF TIU, CONVENTION EVENT: Caucus Breakfast TIME : 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. * PLACE: Monroe Room (6th Floor) , Palmer House Hotel ATTIRE: Casual NOTE: Regular attendance at the daily Caucus Breakfasts is strongly recommended for every member of the Florida Delegation. Credentials will be distributed at each morning's breakfast and must be picked up and signed for in person. Other important business, such as any changes in the day's schedule, transportation, arrange­ ments, etc. will be also be addressed at the breakfasts. Please note that these breakfasts are for Delegates, Alternates and Standing Committee members only EVENT: Opening Session of the 1996 Democratic National Convention TIME : TBA- We currently expect the opening gavel to be at 3:00 p.m. , and the shuttle to the United Center will begin running 90 minutes prior. NOTE: We strongly encourage all Delegation Members to arrive at the United Center in a timely fashion . As we have seen at past conventions, doors to the Convention Hall will be closed to all those who arrive after the facility's capacity has been exceeded - including Delegation Members and Elected Officials. PLACE : United Center ATTIRE: Business Casual EVENT: Opening Night Reception for Florida Delegation and their guests - with a Special Appearance by Stephen Stills TIME: 10:30 p.m. (see note below) - 12:30 a.m. PLACE: Red Lacquer Room (4th Floor) , Palmer House ATTIRE: Business Casual NOTE: All evening events will begin immediately following the close of that day's convention session.

EVENT: Caucus Breakfast TIME: 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. PLACE : Monroe Room , Palmer House Hotel ATTIRE: Casual EVENT: Second Day Session of the 1996 Democratic National Convention TIME: TBA PLACE : United Center ATTIRE: Business Casual EVENT: Reception honoring the Florida Delegation hosted by Governor Lawton Chiles, Lt. Governor Buddy MacKay, Attorney General Bob Butterworth , Insurance Commissioner Bill Nelson, and Agricultural Commissioner Bob Crawford. TIME : 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. PLACE: Cafe Brauer ATTIRE: Business Casual

EVENT: Caucus Breakfast TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Monroe Room , Palmer House Hotel ATTIRE: Casual EVENT: Third Day Session of the 1996 Democratic National Convention TIME : TBA PLACE: United Center ATTIRE : Business Casual EVENT: Florida Bash! TIME : 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. PLACE : Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier * ATTIRE : Business Casual

z.9 - CI O~I~G DAY OF nu CONVFN fIO:"l EVENT: Caucus Breakfast TIME: 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Monroe Room , Palmer House Hotel ATTIRE : Casual EVENT: Briefing for Jewish Delegation Members sponsored by the National Jewish Democratic Council TIME: 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Private Dining Room 16, Palmer House Hotel ATTIRE: Business Casual EVENT: Closing Session of the 1996 Democratic National Convention TIME : TBA PLACE : United Center ATTIRE : Business Casual EVENT: Farewell Party for the Florida Delegation and their guests TIME : 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m . PLACE: Grand and State Ballroom (4th Floor) , Palmer House Hotel ATTIRE: Business Casual

Friday morning is our suggested departure time . Check-out from the Palmer House is at 11 :00 a.m. General ~cheUule of Events

The following schedule of events has been provided by Chicago '96 and the Democratic National Convention Committee. All events are open to the public. ' I-RIDAY, AllGll~l 23

6:00 p.m. - Open Taste of Austin - Neighborhood Festival Columbus Park 600 S. Central

7:00 p.m. - Open Aretha Franklin Concert/Fireworks Grand Park Petrillo Music Shell E. Jackson & Columbus

SATURDAY,AVGUSf24

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chicago Air & Water Show North Avenue Beach North Ave. & The Lake

11: 00 a.m. - Dusk Bucktown Art Festival Holstein Park 2200 N. Oakley

11:00 a.m. - Dusk South Shore Jazz Festival S. Shore Cultural Center

11 :00 a.m. - Dusk Taste of Austin - Neighborhood Festival Columbus Park * 600 S. Central SUNDAY, Al Gl Sf 25

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kids Convention Whitney Young High School 211 S. Laffin

9:00 a.m. - Open Hospitals Run for Americas Health 5K Randolph St. & Lakeshore Dr.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Concord D'Elegance Vintage Auto Show Grant Park Presented by Chrysler Corporation Buckingham Fountain Congress Pkwy. & Cols.

10:00 a.m . - 4:00 p.m. Chicago Air & Water Show North Avenue Beach North Ave . & The Lake

10:30 a.m. - Open Windy City Lakefront Bicycle Tour Daley Bicentennial Plaza

11 :00 a.m. - Dusk Bucktown Art Festival Holstein Park 2200 N. Oakley

11 :00 a.m. - Dusk Taste of Austin - Neighborhood Festival Columbus Park 600 S. Central

12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Jazz in the Alley Dunbar Park 7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Blue Jeans Bash Navy Pier - Grand Ballroom (Admission Charge) 600 Grand Ave.

MOJ".DAY, AUGUST 26

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kids Convention Whitney Young High School 211 S. Laflin

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ahead of the Curve: Marriott Hotel Democratic Leadership Council 5th Fl. Ballroom (DLC) Training and Issues 540 N. Michigan Ave.

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Human Rights Campaign Hospitality Suite The Hyatt Regency 151 East Wacker Drive

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Gender Influences and Washington Harold Washington Ctr Coverage (Sponsored by Assoc. for 400 S. State St. Women Journalists)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Leadership Training Workshops: Marriott Hotel Blueprints for Change - 540 N. Michigan Ave. Healthcare, Welfare and Teen Pregnancy (Sponsored by the DLC) * 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. American Celebration Week Daley Center Plaza

12:00 p.m. - 1: 30 p.m. Future Forums: Loyola University Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Kasbeer Hall (Free, Ticket Required. Note Forum 25 E. Pearson sessions will also be held from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Convention Watch '96 Lucky's (Admission Charge) 213 W. Institute Place

fUESDAY, AU GUS I 27

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ahead of the Curve: Marriott Hotel DLC Leadership Training and Issues 5th Fl. Ballroom ,, 540 N. Michigan Ave. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m . Human Rights Campaign Hospitality Suite The Hyatt Regency 151 East Wacker Drive

9:30 a.m . - 11 :00 a.m . Future Forums: Loyola University Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Kasbeer Hall (Free, Ticket Required. Note a Forum ses- 25 E. Pearson sions will also be held 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

Schedule continues on page 10 General ~cheaule of Events continuea ...

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Leadership Training Workshops: Marriott Hotel Blueprints for Change - 540 N. Michigan Ave. Healthcare, Welfare and Teen Pregnancy (Sponsored by the DLC)

12:00 p.m. - 1: 30 p.m. American Celebration Week Daley Center Plaza

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Disability Caucus (Sponsored by the Hyatt Regency Chicago Disability Advisory Committee) Ballroom A 151 E. Wacker Drive

6:00 p.m . 2:00 a.m.- Convention Watch '96 Lucky's (Admission Charge) 213 W. Institute Place

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ahead of the Curve: Marriott Hotel DLC Leadership Training and Issues 5th Fl. Ballroom 540 N. Michigan Ave.

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Human Rights Campaign Hospitality Suite The Hyatt Regency 151 East Wacker Drive * 10:00 a.m. -11 :30 a.m. Asian Pacific American Policy Briefing Chicago Hilton & Towers (Sponsored by the DNC) 720 S. Michigan Ave.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Leadership Training Workshops: Marriott Hotel Blueprints for Change - 540 N. Michigan Ave. Healthcare, Welfare and Teen Pregnancy (Sponsored by the DLC)

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. American Celebration Week Daley Center Plaza

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Disability Caucus (Sponsored by the Hyatt Regency Chicago Disability Advisory Committee) Ballroom A 151 E. Wacker Drive

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Coalition of Young Democrats Summit Navy Pier (Free, Ticket Required) 600 E. Grand Ave.

6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m . Convention Watch '96 Lucky's (Admission Charge) 213 W. Institute Place

fHURSDAY, AUGUST 29

9:00 a.m . - 9:00 p.m. Human Rights Campaign Hospitality Suite The Hyatt Regency 151 East Wacker Drive

9:30 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m. Future Forums: Loyola University Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Kasbeer Hall (Free, Ticket Required. Note a Forum ses- 25 E. Pearson sion will also be held from 1: 30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.)

12:00 p.m. - 1: 30 p.m. American Celebration Week Daley Center Plaza

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m . Disability Caucus (Sponsored by the Hyatt Regency Chicago Disability Advisory Committee) Ballroom A 151 E. Wacker Drive

1: 30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Future Forums: Loyola University Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Kasbeer Hall (Free, Ticket Required) 25 E. Pearson

6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Rock 2000 Park West (Admission Charge) 322 West Armitage

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Miller Lite Beach Volleyball Championship North Avenue Beach North Ave. & The Lake * 11 :00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m . African Festival of Arts DuSable Museum

11 :00 a.m. - Dusk Taste of Polonia - Neighborhood Festival Lawrence & Milwaukee

12:00 p.m . - 10:00 p.m. Chicago Jazz Festival Grant Park Petrillo Music Shell E. Jackson & Columbus

10:00 p.m . - Open WXRT Rock N Roll Fireworks Mon roe Street Harbor Monroe & The Lake

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER I

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Miller Lite Beach Volleyball Championship North Avenue Beach North Ave . & The Lake

11 :00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. African Festival of Art DuSable Museum 740 E. 58th Place

11 :00 a.m. - Dusk Taste of Polonia - Neighborhood Festival Lawrence & Milwaukee

12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Chicago Jazz Festival Grant Park Petrillo Music Shell E. Jackson & Columbus The Palmer House Hilton

17 EASI MONROE S'IRI Ef CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 q 12) 726-7500

C \ERVI We are thrilled to have the Palmer House as the designated hotel for the Florida Delegation. Built over one hundred years ago, the Palmer House is one of the most renowned and historic hotels in the country - the first to offer electric lights and later the first to feature telephones in each room. It was also the first to offer a vertical railroad connecting floor to floor: the first hotel elevator!

Today, the Palmer House offers every amenity to its guests. The hotel has an extensive room service menu as well as five restaurants - The French Quarter, Trader Vies, Palmers Steak and Seafood House, Palmers Coffee Shop and Windsors Lobby Bar and Cafe - with fare to meet a wide range of tastes. It also features several shops, a pool and fitness club - which offers a full line a nautilus equipment, weights and machines as well as a steam room, sauna and whirlpool.

FLORID}'\ D c, rG\TrO CAL\..,U...., kOOM With regard to convention business and delegation meetings, the Monroe Room on the sixth floor of the Palmer House is the designated caucus room for the Florida Delegation. Our morning caucus breakfasts and any other Delegation * meetings will be held in the Monroe Room , and we will also open up the room each evening to provide a place for Delegation guests to watch convention coverage. Please note that credentials are to be picked up and signed for in person each morning directly in front of the entrance to the Monroe Room .

1 oru1 .JL 1e, 1 P :ir· c --ic- The will also have office space in Parlor A - the room just down the hall from the Monroe Room. We will have staff and volunteers in our Parlor A office to assist you from Friday, August 23 through Friday, August 30. Please refer to the enclosed list for the Democratic Party staff who are joining us in Chicago . Florida Media will have office space in the LaSalle Rooms on the seventh floor of the hotel.

AITRA I( 1\ As reflected in the enclosed map , among the many assets of the Palmer House is its fabulous location. In the center of the city's cultural and civic areas and business and financial district, the hotel is in close proximity to a number of Chicago's top attractions: the Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain , Sears Tower, Orchestra Hall, Shubert Goodman and Auditorium Theaters, Herald Washington Library, Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium , Adler Planetarium , Natural History Museum, Navy Pier, Merchandise Mart, and Daley Plaza - home of the internationally famous Picasso sculpture. And don't forget the shopping! The Palmer House is in walking distance of the State Street Shopping District, which includes over 300 stores and boutiques such as Marshall Fields and Crate & Barrel , and is also just a few blocks away from Chicago's famous Magnificent Mile - the amazing array of shops along North Michigan Avenue. Downtown ~hicago Ma~

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The United Center has been specifically designed with flexibility that will allow it to serve a variety of non-sporting events.

Gross square footage: Entire Facility - 960 ,000 square feet. The entire convention floor (25 ,000 sq .ft.) and the arena are free of visual obstructions and columns.

The United Center is an eight-level facility featuring unobstructed seating for 23,000 spectators (for basketball , not the Convention).

There are 216 skyboxes, banquet rooms , a stadium club, and an assortment of other amenities.

The United Center is owned by the United Center Joint Venture whose partners are affiliates of the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls.

• The facility opened in August, 1994. The first event in the United Center was a Chicago '96 fundraiser for the Convention .

The United Center is a state-of-the-art facility with the most modern cable and wiring systems.

• An abundance of surface parking lots is part of the lease of the United Center to be used by the Convention . * • The United Center is ADA compliant. A media pavilion , approximately 150,000 - 160,000 square feet, has been constructed on one of the surface parking lots to be used for media work space.

Cellular phones work inside the United Center.

is ~leaseO to ~roviOe the ~onvention Program to the FloriOa Delegates.