ATTENTION EDITORS  & NEWS CREWS: The Westminster College Mock Convention offers exciting visuals, and is a great opportunity to localize the national primaries.  A complete schedule of events for both days follows this release.
 

Westminster Mock Convention Media Advisory

Paul Begala, democratic political strategist, co-host of CNN’s Crossfire, and the keynote speaker for the Mock Convention, will speak at 7 p.m.  He will answer student questions from 7:45-8:15 p.m., and will answer questions from the media at approximately 8:15 p.m.

For more information, contact Dr. James Rhoads, associate professor of political science, at (724) 946-7255 or e-mail jrhoads@westminster.edu

Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is ranked among national leaders in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Guide to America’s Best Colleges, and is the most affordable national liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of “The Best 351 Colleges” by The Princeton Review, and was recognized by The Templeton Guide as a “Character Building College.”

Nearly 1,600 students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty, while choosing from 40 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa. campus.
 
 
 

MOCK CONVENTION AGENDA 2004

Thursday, February 5, 2004

3 p.m.

Convention Called to Order……….….…………….......…….Presiding Chair
Invocation…………………….…………………...........………..Rev. Mohr
Pledge of Allegiance………………………………….............….Dean Mann
Welcoming Address…………………………………….President Williamson
Roll Call of the Convention………………......…………….Andrea Ceplecci

CAMPAIGN VIDEOS
6:30 p.m.

Parade of States…………………………………………Dave DiDesiderio
Convention Called to Order……….......…………………….Presiding Chair
Invocation…………………………...……………………...Keturah Laney
Star-Spangled Banner……………………………………Dave DiDesiderio
Roll Call of the Convention……………......………………Andrea Ceplecci
Introduction of Keynote Speaker……............………………….Greg Smith
Keynote Address…………………..….........…………………Paul Begala (aprox. 7 p.m.
Press Conference...................................................................8:15 p.m.
Intercession Recess

Platform Debate…………………...………………………Presiding Chair
 

 
Friday, February 6, 2004

3 p.m.

Convention Called to Order………..…...………………….Presiding Chair
Invocation…………………………..….……………………Beth Brooks
Pledge of Allegiance…………………..……………………Christy Atkins
Roll Call of the Convention………………………………Andrea Ceplecci
Resumption of Platform Debate………....…………………Presiding Chair
Recess 5-7 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Pre-Convention Entertainment

7 p.m.

Convention Called to Order………..…..………………….Presiding Chair
Invocation……………………………..………………..……Dr. Twining
Star-Spangled Banner…………..…………………………Rachael Mellor
Roll Call of the Convention………………………………Andrea Ceplecci
Intercession Recess
Presidential Nominating Speeches……………………Campaign Managers
Demonstrations
Roll Call of the States for the Selection of a Nominee for President
Roll Call of the States for the Selection of a Nominee for Vice-President
Acceptance Speech and Presentation of the Cabinet……….Campaign Manager
Awards Presentation………………………………………….Greg Smith