Western Maryland Democratic Summit Set

Written by: Brian Grim on Mar 14, 2008 1:06 AM EDT

Western Maryland Democratic Summit Set

The Fourth Annual Western Maryland Democratic Summit will be held April 11 and 12 at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Cumberland. The summit features informative political workshops, numerous opportunities for networking and addresses from top elected officials.

Congressman Chris Van Hollen will be the keynote speaker for Saturday’s dinner, to be introduced by Allegany County Commissioner Jim Stakem. Governor Martin O’Malley and Senator Barbara Mikulski will speak during lunch.  Author Thomas F. Schaller will offer insight on the subject of winning back the White House. He will also be available to autograph copies of his book Whistling Past Dixie - How Democrats Can Win Without The South.                                                         

The afternoon program consists of two panel discussions on state and national issues ranging from slots to health care to national security. Featured panelists include Attorney General Doug Gansler, Comptroller Peter Franchot, Delegate Galen Clagett, Delegate Sue Hecht, Delegate Kevin Kelly, Allegany County Sheriff David Goad and Sixth District Congressional Candidate Jennifer Dougherty. The summit was created in 2005 as a way for Democrats in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties to organize, strategize, and make the party more competitive in the 6th Congressional District. The event draws hundreds of activists annually. 

All Maryland Democrats are invited to attend. The cost is $85.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday as well as admission to all events.  Students may attend at a reduced rate of $20.00 and should contact Brian Grim at BrianGrim@gmail.com prior to registering. 

Registration is already underway and the event is expected to sell out early. For more information please contact Bill DuVall at 301-722-2141.

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Location: Flintstone, MD 21530