2008 Republican National Convention FAQ

1. When is the 2008 Republican National Convention?

   September 1 - September 4, 2008

2. Where is the 2008 Republican National Convention?

   Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota (www.xcelenergycenter.com)

3. What is the purpose of the Republican National Convention?

   The attending delegates at the convention will choose and nominate the Republican Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates for the 2008 Presidential election.

4. Who can attend the Republican National Convention?

   Space is limited as a result only delegates, alternates, federal and state elected officials and certain invited guests will be able to attend the Republican National Convention.

5. Is there a schedule of events for the 2008 Convention?

   The schedule for all official 2008 Republican National Convention events will be set by Republican National Committee and is not likely to be available until summer 2008.

6. Is there a schedule of Florida sponsored events for the 2008 Convention?

   The schedule for all Florida sponsored events is not likely to be available until summer 2008.

7. How many delegates does Florida have to the Convention?

   Florida has 114 delegates and 111 alternates to the 2008 Republican National Convention.

8. Who is eligible to become a delegate or an alternate?

   All Republicans registered in Florida were eligible to run for election as a delegate or an alternate to the convention. The time to apply to serve as a delegate has passed. Florida’s 114 delegates and 11 alternates have been selected.

9. When will the delegates be chosen?

   Delegates and Alternates at the Congressional District level were chosen between February 6, 2008 and April 30, 2008 at the delegate selection caucuses. At-Large delegates and alternates were chosen at the RPOF Executive Board meeting on May 10, 2008.

10. Does RPOF have any guest passes set aside for State Executive Committee Members?

    The RPOF expects to receive a yet to be determined number of guest passes from the RNC. While no guest passes have been set aside at this time, the RPOF will make every effort to accommodate requests for guest passes from State Executive Committee Members.

11. How do I obtain guest passes?

    A guest selection process will be announced in the summer of 2008.

12. Is there a fee for attending the convention?

    Although there is no fee to attend the convention itself or to be a delegate, alternate or guest to the 2008 Republican National Convention, all travel and other expenses must be covered by each attending individual. Delegates and their guests will be able to purchase RPOF special event passes entitling passholders to attend all RPOF special events held in conjunction with the convention, such as the Florida delegation breakfast and Florida Victory party. Although final pricing has not been determined at this time, the RPOF estimates that special event passes will cost approximately $250 for delegates and $350 for guests.

13. Where will the Florida Delegation be housed during the convention?

    The Florida Delegation will be entirely housed in the Minneapolis Airport Marriott located across from the Mall of America. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the Excel Center.