Credentials & Registration

The 2021 CADEM Convention Registration is Open!

Meeting Date: Thursday, April 29 – Sunday, May 2, 2021

Registration Period: Monday, March 8, 2021  –  Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Registration will close @ 5:00pm promptly – NO EXCEPTIONS!

DSCC Delegate Registration: $65 | DSCC Delegate Registration (Senior 65+ or Student): $30 | 2021 DSCC Dues: $60 | Observer Pass: $100 – closes April 11 @ 5:00pm| Evening Soiree Ticket: $100 – closes April 16 @ 5:00pm

Are you a 2021-23 DSCC delegate member? Follow the steps below.

Or, if you would like to attend as an Observer, bypass the next steps below and continue to the “Request an Observer Pass” section – the Observer registration period closes on April 11, 2021 at 5:00pm.

Next Steps 

Register on Delegate Portal

Step 1

* In order to vote, and have one’s Officer Election ballot counted, a member must have timely paid their annual DSCC dues and registration fee (or had them waived, by request from the DSCC Member themselves). They must also have registered for the meeting, and agreed to the CDP Code of Conduct, prior to the close of credentialing.

1. When logging into the Delegate Portal, please be sure to use the same Email and Username your entire membership term, if possible.
2. If you are unsure of the Email connected with your portal, please contact the CADEM Operations Department at 916-442-5707 or email convention-support@cadem.zendesk.com to retrieve your email on file.
3. If you know your email and still need to create your password simply click on Forgot Password
4. You should be logged in and when you are done registering, please log out.
5. You are in! At the top of the page from right to left are your personal portal tabs, Home, My Info, Join Caucuses, and the Diversity and Inclusion Survey are listed.

Step 2

STOP! Please review your My Info tab to be sure the address listed is the correct mailing address.

1. Then go on the “Convention – Individual” tab if you are paying as an individual or “Convention – Business/Comm” if you are, or expect to be reimbursed, by a business or FPPC Committee.
2. Please take your time,read carefully, and begin selecting the ticket(s) you would like to purchase.
3. Please DON’T wait until April 21, 2021, which is the last day – register early!
4. Hit submit – Thank You For Registering!

Registration fees or event costs: If you are unable to attend the State Convention or would like to cancel your registration fees, you may request a refund in writing. An administrative fee of $20.00 per person will be deducted from the refund request.

All requests must be submitted and received by Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

Mail: California Democratic Party

Attn: Refund Department
1830 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Fax: 916-341-0952
Email: Refund@cadem.org

RETURNED CHECK POLICY: Individuals/organizations will be held responsible for any returned checks. All checks returned for Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF), account closure or other reasons will be subject to a $35.00 returned check charge. Replacement funds, including the returned check charge, will be required in the form of a credit card or money order in order to register at the Summer Eboard (cash payments in excess of $99 are not permissible under FEC/FPPC regulations).

Please Read!

All registrants to the 2021 CADEM Convention  2021 will be considered credentialed once approved by the CADEM Credentials Committee Thursday, April 29 , 2021 @ 6:00 pm.

The 2021 Convention registration will end on April 21, 2021 @ 5:00pm, which is the same time all ballots MUST be received for the CADEM Officer Elections. Convention Credentialing will end at that time. There will not be the ability to register during the event.

Note: The CDP By-Laws supersedes any information provided by staff on this page. All candidates, DSCC members, and interested parties are urged to review the CDP By-laws. A current copy can be found on our website at www.cadem.org.

Request an Observer Pass

If you would like to attend as an observer, click the button below to request an Observer pass.

Request an Observer Pass

More Registration Tips

After registering you will receive a confirmation/receipt email within one (1) business day. No further registration is necessary.

2021 Convention Delegates and Observers who have registered will begin receiving the 2021 Convention virtual event access beginning March 21, 2021.

If you do not receive these confirmation emails, please call our office at (916) 442-5707.

Diversity and Inclusion Survey

The California Democratic Party is committed to diversity within our party, and to inclusive representation that mirrors the rich diversity of our state.  To that end, the CADEM Affirmative Action Committee has created a survey to try to assess the current state of our membership.

Your answers to this survey will help us track our progress as we continually strive to improve our diversity. We are asking for all DSCC Members when logging into their Delegate Portal to register for the 2021 Convention to complete this survey.

Accommodations

For those requiring American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters, Real-Time Captions (CART), or any other specific ADA requirements, please click and complete the
Accommodations Request Form due by Sunday, April 11, 2021 @ 5:00pm.

Accommodation Questions?

Contact Ashley Gomez by emailing – agomez@frontrunnerproductions.com  or calling 323-401-2231 please allow for a 24 hour response time during business hours.

NOTE: This accommodations request form does not provide you with access to the 2021 Virtual CADEM Convention. It’s a request – for features that allow you to find and consume information needed in the way you find easiest, in hopes of providing a supportive, inclusive environment for members, employees, and all others associated with the CADEM.

2021 CADEM Convention virtual event annual delegate dues and event registration fees may apply!

Proxy Form and the Rules for Proxy Holders

2021 CADEM CONVENTION PROXY FORM HERE

To be eligible to Proxy, the following requirements must be met.

1. In all cases, a DSCC Delegate (Proxy Giver) member should give their Proxy (Proxy Holder) to a member of the same self-identified gender whenever possible. 
2. In all cases, the Proxy (proxy Holder) may NOT already be a DSCC Delegate.
3. In all cases, a DSCC Delegate (Proxy Giver) member may NOT also be a Proxy (Proxy Holder) – no person may exercise more than one vote.
4. Assembly District Election Meeting DSCC Delegate – Proxy must be a registered Democrat and be registered in the same Assembly District as the DSCC Delegate.
5. County Central Committee DSCC Delegate – Proxy must be a member of the same County Central Committee and MUST be listed on the most current county party roster.
6. Elected Official/Top Dem/CDP Leadership Appointed DSCC Delegate – Proxy can be any registered California Democrat.
7. Proxy forms submitted EARLY in all cases, proxies are not officially approved until the CDP Credentials Committee has stamped and approved the Proxy as eligible. The proxy approval process is done by the Credentials Committee the Thursday before the Convention begins.
8. The approval process for proxies delivered will take place during Credentialing/Registration meeting (Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:00pm-8:00 pm)

Help Desk 

For any issues or questions related to this 2021 CADEM Convention Event please email our Help Desk by clicking the button below or by calling 916-442-5707.

Contact Help Desk

Caucuses

If you would like to attend ONLY a CADEM Caucus Meeting during this Convention please contact your Caucus Chair by clicking here.

Join a Caucus by Paying Caucus Dues