The DNCC launched a “Convention Captains” program today, inviting community activists statewide to lead an outreach effort to engage more people than ever before in the 2008 Democratic National Convention experience. Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. and Kansas Governor and Convention Co-Chair Kathleen Sebelius joined DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry for a press conference announcing the program. Watch the video below for highlights.
 
Each Convention Captain will be issued a “playbook” arming them to serve as a local ambassador for the four-day event and providing them with helpful tips for planning and hosting a successful watch party, community service activity and other events to engage their community in the Convention.  

To date, fifteen leaders have been selected for the program. During the coming weeks, Captains will continue to be identified to represent each of the 64 counties in Colorado.  Click here for more details on the program and a list of the Convention Captains.