The Socialist Party of Michigan 2005 State Convention will be held on Saturday June 18th through Sunday June 19th at the headquarters of the Kalamazoo Socialist Party. The Convention will include amendments to the SPMI By-Laws, state resolutions, SPMI proposals to the 2005 Socialist Party National Convention, electing officers to the SPMI State Executive Committee, electing SPMI delegates to the 2005 National Convention, and general discussion on party tasks. The State Convention will begin at 10:00AM on Saturday and last until 8:00PM. The Convention will reconvene on Sunday at 10:00AM and last until the early evening. Convention attendees are welcome to stay overnight at the Kalamazoo Socialist Party headquarters on both Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th. Convention attendees who plan on staying overnight should bring a pillow and blanket or sleeping bag.
There is no fee to attend the Convention or stay the night, but donations are encouraged to help cover costs. Socialist Party USA national dues must be less than six months in arrears in order to vote or make motions at the Convention. If your national dues will have lapsed over six months past their expiration date by June 18th, you can renew at the Convention or beforehand by mail to the SPMI or SP-USA. The Kalamazoo Socialist Party headquarters is within a short distance from numerous local restaurants and bars, and bathrooms are available at the convention site. On Saturday evening there will be an SPMI Convention potluck and all Convention attendees are welcome to bring a dish.
The Convention is open to the public and all those interested are encouraged to attend. For directions email spmi @ spmichigan.org or call (269) 598-0534