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Monday, August 18, 2008

Meet the Delegates, Thursday, August 21

Media Advisory
August 18, 2008
Contact: Kay Brown 907 258-3077; 907 5239-6970
Cal Williams 907 276-8698

Thursday: Meet Alaska Delegates to Democratic National Convention in Denver


What: Meet the Delegates Rally. Alaska Delegates to the Democratic National Convention, including former Governor Tony Knowles and state party chair Patti Higgins, will be wearing their official delegation attire (Alaska Native kuspuks designed by Laura Wright Alaskan Parkys).


Alaska is sending 18 delegates and 4 alternates to the national convention, which begins Aug. 25 in Denver. Many of the Delegates will be present at this event.

Short program followed by evening of live entertainment.

When: Delegates will be introduced at 7 pm, Thursday, August 21

Where: Club Soraya Restaurant, 333 West 4th Avenue (4th & D), Anchorage

For more information about this event: http://www.alaskademocrats.org/mm/ak_delegates_democratic_convention1.mp3

Following the program there will be a live and silent auction fundraiser to help cover the delegation's expenses; $25 suggested minimum donation. No charge for members of the media.

Alaska's Democratic Delegates:
Ryan Buchholdt of Anchorage
Carolyn Covington of Palmer
Angela Cox of Barrow
Andres Chovil of Chugiak
John Davies of Fairbanks
Claudia Douglas of Wasilla
Elyse Guttenberg of Fairbanks
Patti Higgins of Anchorage
Lindsey Holmes of Anchorage
Blake Johnson of Kenai
Heather Kendall of Anchorage
Tony Knowles of Anchorage
Idris Ogunjobi of Anchorage
Rex Okakok of Barrow
Kimberly Pace of Anchorage
Cindy Spanyers of Juneau
Gary Waid of Juneau
Cal Williams of Anchorage

Alternates:
Jane Bye of Dutch Harbor
Mike Davis of Dillingham
Charles Degnan of Unalakleet
Liz Villarreal of Homer

For more information about the Democratic National Convention: http://www.demconvention.com/

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