We are very excited to announce that our keynote speaker is former congressman, Russ Carnahan, current chairperson of the Missouri Democratic Party. Russ will give us an update on MDP activities since he took the reins of the party in 2023, as well as the current state of the 2024 campaign as we enter the final weeks of this Presidential election cycle.

5:30pm - Doors open

• Music and public address system by Jerry Lomax

• Refreshments by P&B Catering, Ed Bauerle

• Special Photo Opportunities by Brock Freeman

• VIP room for Blue Tsunami and Blue Wave sponsors: Music by Chuck Banks

  Food and beverages by Pam Leighton

• Silent Auction by Susan Koen

• 50/50 Drawing by

6:30pm - Call to order by Host

• Presentation of Colors - American Foreign Legion (Post) Color Guard

• Pledge of Allegiance

• National Anthem by Ramona Bailey

• Invocation by Reverand Geneva Allen-Patterson

• Introductory comments by Host (short welcome, program overview, housekeeping)

• Dinner by P&B Catering, Ed Bauerle

7:00pm - Acknowledgements by Host (host committee, dignitaries, other notables)

7:15pm - Begin Speakers

• Micheal Davis, Democrat for MO-House District 147, Cape Girardeau

• Randi McCallian, Democrat for MO 8th Congressional District, and 8th District Party Chair

• Richard Brown, Democrat for Lt. Governor, and Democratic Assistant House Minority Leader

• Other (statewide candidate)

8:00pm - Keynote Address: Honorable Russ Carnahan, MDP Chair, and former Congressman

8:45pm - Silent Auction & 50/50 Drawing Winners by Susan Koen

9:00pm - Closing remarks by Host and Benediction by Reverand Geneva Allen-Patterson

Prepare yourself for a delicious dinner with friends from far and wide, top Democratic candidates and party leaders, a fabulous silent auction, a fat 50/50 drawing, patriotic entertainment, great music, and a night to remember. This is the place to be l38 days to Election Day!