JOIN BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA IN CHICAGO

Women for Obama * DNC Women's Leadership Forum

National Women's Leadership Initiative

National Issues Conference

featuring

Senator Barack Obama and Michelle Obama

Friday, October 10 - Saturday, October 11, 2008

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

Chicago, IL

Barack Obama's Plan for America - The Difference an Obama Presidency Will Make

Draft Agenda

I S S U E P A N E L S

National Security & Foreign Policy

Protecting Our Homeland and Restoring American Alliances -

What an Obama Presidency Will Mean for National Security

The Economy

Keeping America's Promise -

The Route Back to Economic Security and Strengthening the Middle Class

Health Care

A Plan for a Healthy America - Quality, Affordable & Portable Coverage for Every American

Energy and Climate Change

New Energy for America - Investing in Renewable Energy and Green Jobs

Standing up for Women

What's at Stake - The Courts, Reproductive Choice, Equal Pay & Work-Family Balance

F E A T U R E D B R I E F I N G S

How We Will Win

Campaign Strategy, Polling Update and the Reasons Republican and Independent Women

are Choosing Barack Obama

Women Stepping Up to the Plate

Highlighting Extraordinary Women Leaders on the Campaign Trail

Let's Get to Work

Ground Game Strategies and Messages for Women to Take Back Home for Election Day

National Issues Conference

Friday, October 10 - Saturday, October 11, 2008

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

Chicago, IL

O V E R V I E W

The National Issues Conference will be the central focus and defining event of the National Women's Leadership Initiative, a joint effort between Women for Obama and DNC Women's Leadership Forum to recruit and engage women leaders from across the country to work together and raise money in support of Senator Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and the Democratic Party. Hundreds of dynamic women leaders, from all 50 states, will convene in Chicago, IL for a two-day conference featuring Senator Barack Obama, high-level policy makers and senior campaign advisors. This conference will highlight the role and significance of women's leadership in electing Barack Obama, present important policy and campaign strategy updates and provide field tools for women to take back to their communities.

L O G I S T I C S

The National Issues Conference will be held on Friday, October 10th at 3:30 p.m. (registration is from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) - Saturday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in downtown Chicago, IL. We encourage women to start making travel arrangements now as this is expected to be a busy weekend in Chicago with the Columbus Day holiday and Chicago Marathon. Please call the hotel directly to make your room reservation. We have also included a list of other hotel options nearby.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

301 East North Water Street

Chicago, IL

312-464-1000 (Main Line), 877-242-2558 (Reservations)

R E G I S T R A T I O N

Please register for the conference by making a contribution online at https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/OVFWLF?custom1=Lucas+Ferrara or mailing a check with the attached form. We have extended our deadline for $1,000 tickets - the last day for $1,000 tickets will now be Monday, September 15th. Due to interest, we expect this event to sell out early. Final registration deadline for the conference will be Tuesday, September 30th.

T I C K E T L E V E L S

National Chair - Raise $100,000 or contribute $57,000

National Chair &Private Leadership Committee Reception, Program Listing, VIP Seating, Private Reception with Top Women Elected Officials

State Co-Chair - Raise $50,000 or contribute $28,500

Private Leadership Committee Reception, Program Listing, VIP Seating, Private Reception with Top Women Elected Officials

Leadership Committee - Raise $25,000 or contribute $10,000

Private Leadership Committee Reception, Program Listing, Premium Seating, Private Reception with Top Women Elected Officials

Premium Ticket - Contribute $5,000

Premium Seating and Private Reception with Top Women Elected Officials - TBD

General Admission Ticket - Contribute $1,000

General Admission Seating

Please note that the deadline for $1,000 general admission tickets is Monday, September 15th. After September 15th, General Admission tickets will be increased to $2,500.

N E A R B Y H O T E L O P T I O N S

Hyatt Regency Hotel

151 East Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL

312-565-1234

*3 blocks from Sheraton

Ritz Carlton Chicago

160 East Pearson Street

Chicago, IL

312-266-1000

*12 blocks from Sheraton

Doubletree Hotel

300 East Ohio Street

Chicago, IL

312-787-6100

*4 blocks from Sheraton

Embassy Suites

511 N Columbus Drive

Chicago, IL

312-836-5900

*1 block from Sheraton

Intercontinental Hotel

505 N. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL

888-44-0401

*3 blocks from Sheraton

OBAMA VICTORY FUND CONTRIBUTION FORM

The first $2,300 of each contribution from an individual will be allocated to Obama for America and will be considered designated for the general election. The next $28,500 of each contribution from an individual will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant. (Participants are Obama for America and the DNC). The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to either participant.

Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.

___YES, I WILL ATTEND the National Issues Conference in Chicago, IL Friday, October 10^th - Saturday, October 11^th

___I am unable to attend the conference, but would like to join the National Women's Leadership Initiative.

National Chair: Raise $100,000 or contribute $57,000

State Co-Chair: Raise $50,000 or contribute $28,500

Leadership Committee Member: Raise $25,000 or contribute $10,000

Leadership Delegation & Premium Ticket for the National Issues Conference - $5,000 Contribution

General Admission Ticket for the National Issues Conference - $1,000 Contribution (until September 15^th)

General Admission Ticket for the National Issues Conference - $2,500 Contribution (after September 15^th)

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