OK, the letter on official DNCC stationery has arrived, and it's all hit home: I'm really a national delegate for Barack Obama!
Despite months of campaigning, despite months of fundraising to deal with the cost of going to Denver, despite meetings and e-mails, it was getting a letter today that made it all real.
I took some time going over details on the official convention website, http://www.demconvention.com. The organizers are beginning to update information on events, including an interfaith event with the Rev. Leah Daughtry at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Of course my first thought was, "OK, how do I contact Rev. Daughtry and tell her I'd be happy to do an invocation?"
Well, maybe I ought to take things a bit slower. After all, what would my reaction be to someone who wore a cross everywhere and constantly reminded everyone she was a Christian? Probably "get over it, girl!" I'll go to the interfaith gathering, add a quiet "s" at the end of the G-word every time God is called into that circle, and expect an event that respects all traditions. Democrats pride themselves on being the "big tent party"...here's hoping they recognize exactly how big that tent actually is.
Of course the convention activities are not all specifically religious in nature. There are council and caucus meetings for groups ranging from military families, the GLBT community, Latinos and African-Americans, and much more. There are enough hospitality suites so delegates have been told there's no need to budget for meals during the convention. Our delegation will be staying right near the convention center where all the daytime activities take place, so no need for cab fare either, and transportation to and from the Pepsi Center is provided for us.
Absolutely amazing....intricate logistics for an election that will make history. Am I excited? You bet!
Now to measure my carry-on bag to be sure it will work! How will I ever fit a week's worth of clothes in that little thing? And will I get an exact convention schedule in time to try to pull a Pagan meet-up together?
Friday, July 25, 2008
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4 comments:
Fascinating--I'm eagerly awaiting all future installments on this blog.
Thank you so much for taking on this project, on top of your work as a delegate.
Hi! I too am a Pagan delegate...from California. I plan to be doing webcasts (if we can raise the dough for the necessary equipment) and daily posts to the liberal blog, TheLiberalOC.com with my buddy. I've been searching for other Pagan delegates and word came back that I could find you here!
I'd love to connect with you all while we're in Denver. You can find me on Facebook too...
Bright blessings,
Misha Houser
mediashaman, hopefully you are keeping an eye on your comments.
Check out The Big Tent, at www.bigtentdenver.com
For $100 you can get full access, including free wi-fi, food, chair massages, and- you guessed it- a station to do YouTube videos!
I'm so glad there will be Paganfolk at the Convention. I hope you do get a chance to be visible in the interfaith gatherings. Our presence in the Interfaith movement has been of ongoing importance, I believe.
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