We've been hearing about DNC traffic, street closures, security updates etc. for months - finally Dnever is ready to play host to the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention. We at Community Shares have been involved in more ways than one and we thought we'd show you what some of our other member agencies are doing to capitalize on the big event.
As always, please click on the highlighted text to view the links in the quips below.
+ Members of the media will be swarming the city like a pack of killer
Bee-Boys and
Colorado Environmental Coalition, (and
Community Shares) are located in the middle of the swarm! Headquarters for both orgs is The Alliance Center at 15th and Wynkoop in the heart of the DNC activity. The Alliance Center is playing host to an exciting venue:
The Big Tent.
Sponsored by the likes of Google, and Digg, The Big Tent is the place to be
for new media journalists, bloggers, reporters, and
nonprofit leaders
covering the DNC. The 9,000 square foot structer will be housed in the Alliance Center parking lot. Community Shares has graciously given up our parking spots during this time thus extending our philanthropic services even further!
+ While we're on the topic of bloggin' don't forget to check in on the Community Shares Blog:
The Shares Holder every now and again for the latest updates. Visit the blog and let us know whether you're going to be taking advantage of the historic occasion or escaping the convention (and the heat) and head to the hills!
+ Member agency
KGNU Community Radio is taking advantage of the opportunity. Their coverage of the DNC will span the week and will begin
on Sunday, August 24th, the eve of the Convention, from 7 to
10pm. KGNU
can be heard at 88.5 FM in the Boulder area,
1390 AM in the Denver area, 93.7 FM in Nederland and worldwide
on the internet at
www.kgnu.org.
+ Channel 12 PBS is getting in on the action too.
As part of the station's regular "Colorado
Decides" election series every two years, the August event is especially
important to their local effort since all eyes will be on Denver.
Visit
KBDI.org regularly for
more detailed and updated information on KBDI's 2008 election coverage.
Download the election coverage schedule here.
+ It all gets booming with the
Unity Dance on
Saturday, Aug. 23 at Tracks/EXDO Events Center. Unity Dance 08 will connect the
men's and women's community along with local and national GLBT organizations
for a single, unprecedented DNC host city party. Did someone say
collaboration?
Unity
Dance 08 will be a party-not a political event-so, no speeches or partisanship,
just fun! Need more info? Contact
dedefrain@babesaroundenver.com.
+
NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is hosting an event in conjuction with the DNC.
Stand Up For Choice will be held August 27 at the DC10 Lounge
(940 Lincoln) from 6-10pm. Comedians
Rubi Nicholas and Lynne Kolitz will join the rally. Prizes will be given away throughout the night.
For more info or to atted, check out:
http://www.prochoicecolorado.org or call (303) 394-1973x23 for tickets.
+ If you caught our last issue of Tuesday Talk then you remember how we highlighted organizations that are thinking outside the box and using You Tube to raise awareness
(find it here). Here is another great example from member agency the
American Friends Service Committee. AFSC will be
displaying the Cost of War banners along the
Cherry Creek and Platte
River trails, near
REI. The Cost War exhibit will be on display Sunday, August 24-Wednesday,
August 27 from 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As you can see, our members are well positioned to capitalize on the historic DNC opportunity. If your nonprofit is doing something in conjunction with the conference we'll gladly list them on our blog. Please email
Jason@Cshares.org to get your event listed and visit
The Shares Holder for more information.
Until next time,
Jason MankeCommunications Manager
Gearing up for the DNC
