| Dear Supporter, It’s been brought to the attention of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee that the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68, Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 255 and Painters & Allied Trades District Council 711 at the Tropicana Resort and Casino are currently involved in an ongoing labor dispute with hotel management.
New Jersey Democrats have always stood shoulder to shoulder with our friends in organized labor and they have been among our most steadfast and committed allies. Out of respect for our brothers and sisters in labor as they fight for their rights, the New Jersey Democratic State Committee will move our State Conference activities from the Tropicana Casino and Resort to Bally’s Atlantic City.
We recognize this is late notice, however we will not abandon our values and will stand in solidarity with the workers who are fighting for their rights. This will be the same great training, with the same outstanding networking opportunities held in a different location. We have included an updated conference schedule below this email.
Bally’s has agreed to honor the same room rates as was offered by Tropicana for a limited block of rooms for $65 on Thursday night and $119 for Friday night. You should be aware that the Tropicana has a 48-hour cancellation policy and we can make no representation that the Tropicana will or will not enforce that policy if you cancel your room reservations within that time period. However, if you would like to reserve rooms at Bally’s, you can do so here at the same low prices offered previously. I thank you for your understanding and shared support for our brothers and sisters of the Carpenters, Painters and Operating Engineers. I look forward to seeing you at Bally’s Atlantic City as we stand shoulder to shoulder with our friends and take the next step on the Path to Victory in November.
John PS - If you booked a room for Thursday night at the Tropicana at the $65 rate and wish to change to Bally’s and are charged a cancellation penalty, the NJDSC will reimburse for the amount of that one night with proper documentation of the cancellation charges. 2011 New Jersey Democratic State Conference Schedule Thursday May 12, 2011 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Ocean B
Welcome Reception
Hosted by Senators Jim Whelan, Nick Sacco, Donald Norcross, James Beach & Jeff Van Drew, Assemblymen Peter Barnes, John Burzichelli, Upendra Chivukula, Herb Conaway, Craig Coughlin, Patrick Diegnan, Tom Giblin, Jerry Green, Gordon Johnson, Vincent Prieto & Gary Schaer
9:30 pm-11:30 pm
Hudson Hospitality Reception
Hosted by Mayor Mark Smith, Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairman Friday May 13, 2011 8:00 am-9:30 am
Ocean Ballroom
Kick off Breakfast hosted by Senate President Stephen Sweeney 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Blenheim Room
General Session: Understanding Your Message with Brad Lawrence, Message and Media 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Ocean Ballroom
Women's Step Up Luncheon hosted by Speaker Sheila Oliver With Special Guests:
U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg
Mayor Dana Redd
NJDSC Secretary Janice Kovach
Co-hosted by Senators Loretta Weinberg & Linda Greenstein, Assemblywomen Nellie Pou, Celeste Riley, Grace Spencer, Linda Stender, Valerie Vainieri Huttle & Bonnie Watson Coleman 2:00 pm-5:30 pm
Breakout Sessions:
Track 1: New Media and Communications
Marlborough Salon A
Track 2: Winning as a Local Candidate
Dennis Salon A/B
Track 3: Field Tactics, Targeting and Technology
Marlborough Salon B/C
4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Dennis Salon C
Democratic State Committee Meeting/Voting Session
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Atrium
Cocktail Reception hosted by Mayor Cory Booker 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Ocean Ballroom
Congressional Dinner hosted by:
U.S. Congressman Rob Andrews
U.S. Congressman Rush Holt
U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone
U.S. Congressman Steve Rothman
U.S. Congressman Albio Sires 9:30 pm-11:30 pm
TBD
Democrats 2000 After Hours Reception
Saturday May 14th, 2011 8:30am-10:30 am
Ocean B
Breakfast with U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell | 
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