Florida Democratic Party Small County Coalition Conference Set for March 7th – 9th at Baytowne Wharf

      The Florida Democratic Party’s Small County Coalition will host an upcoming three-day conference on Friday – Sunday, March 7^th – 9^th, 2014, at The Village at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. The Small County Coalition represents the rural counties of Florida, which is more than half of Florida’s 67 counties.

      According to Darlo Kiely, District 1 Director for the SCC and Okaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee Chair, the three-day conference will include:

      Friday, March 7^th:

            Reception (6 – 8 PM) featuring Allison Tant, Florida Democratic Party Chair.

      Saturday, March 8^th:

            Workshops (9 – 11 AM):

                        VAN (Voter Activation Network) Training,

                        Hispanic Outreach,

                        Voting Rights,

                        VBM (Vote By Mail)

            Luncheon (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) [ separate tickets can  be purchased for lunch]

                        Featured Speakers: Democratic candidates for Florida Attorney General

                                    George Sheldon and Perry Thurston

            Candidate Forum (6 – 8 PM)

                        Democratic candidates

      Sunday, March 9^th:

            SCC Business Meeting (Time: TBA)

      Further information and registration forms are available at www.okaloosademocrats.com or by telephone (Darlo Kiely) 850-217-2382. Room reservations (Small Count Coalition SCC Group Rate #2362ND) can be made at the Sandestin Resort 800-320-8115.

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Allison Tant, Florida Democratic Party Chair to speak at

Small County Coalition Conference

March 7^th at Baytowne Wharf

      Allison Tant, the Florida Democratic Party’s Chairwoman, will address the Florida Democratic Party’s Small County Coalition on Friday, March 7^th, (6 PM) at the Village at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin during the organization’s 3 day conference.

      A native Floridian, Allison was born in Jacksonville, graduated from FSU, and was an intern for Senator Bob Graham. She has worked in the Florida Legislature and has been active in local Democratic politics across the state. Tant, a former lobbyist and longtime advocate for disabled children resides inTallahassee.

      Tant was elected chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party in January, 2013, and has led an effort, since that time, to rejuvenate the nearly 4.8 million democrats in the state of Florida.

      Darlo Kiely, District 1 Director of the Florida Small County Coalition and currently Okaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee Chair, is delighted that Allison Tant will be on hand to kick-off the conference. “We know that Allison will ignite those attending the conference and spur enthusiasm in our ranks in the months ahead,” Kiely said.

       The Florida Democratic Party’s Small County Coalition Conference will be held at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Friday through Sunday, March 7^th– 9^th. The conference will include various workshops on voters rights, outreach programs, the voter activation network, vote by mail and candidate forums. The conference will conclude on Sunday, March 9^th, with the Small County Coalition business meeting.

      Further information and conference registration forms are available at www.okaloosademocrats.com or by telephone (Darlo Kiely) 850-217-2382.

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*Photograph of Allison Tant attached.

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