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Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day
All Illinois gun owners are invited to join in Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) in Springfield in 2009. This is an annual event where everyone goes to lobby` their representatives in the Illinois House and Senate. The ISRA is partnering with local and internet organizations in Illinois to increase attendance and make a bigger & better impression in Springfield. The other participating organizations are Illinois Carry and Champaign County Rifle Assoc.. Get your local organization involved as well!

We will meet at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center – Doors open at 11:00 with the program set to begin at 12:00 noon. We will have a legislative briefing, then we will all march to the Capitol Building to locate and talk with our representatives. A reception is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. back at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center. We are urging all participants to stay until the end of the reception. This is a very important part of the day, as the state’s legislators have been invited to attend.

Please join us for Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day, you won’t regret going.

Links

• IGOLD Website
• Bus Info
• IllinoisCarry.com
• IllinoisCarry.com IGOLD Flyers
• Illinois State Rifle Association

You can discuss travel options in our message board.

When: Begins Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 12:00pm

Schedule:

• 12:00 pm – Prairie Capitol Convention Center
• 1:30 pm (approx.) – Head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Reception in the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.

Parking:
Several parking garages are located near the Convention Center.
Metered on-street parking is available in the area.
The meters accept quarters for up to a 9 hour period.
More parking locations and a printable map available soon on IGOLD website.

IGOLD Suggested Travel:
Bus Info (schedules coming soon)
Forget the hassle of parking near the Capitol! IGOLD will have buses going to Springfield from strategic locations throughout Illinois. Ride the bus, ride with your friends.

These gun rights organizations are sponsoring the buses to offset your cost: ISRA, CCRA/GSL, and PK Firearms of Shelbyville.

Click here for information on the bus routes. Need more info now, or want to sponsor a bus? Contact the ISRA Office! On-line sign up will be available for most buses.

Take the Train!
Amtrak has trains to and from Springfield and many cities in Illinois.

Apparel:
Wear whatever you’d feel comfortable in while you are meeting your representatives, and don’t forget you’ll also be representing the rest of your fellow Illinois gun owners. Business casual is suggested, dress up if you want. We suggest that you don’t wear any camo.

Security: After the tragedy in 2005, there are now metal detectors in the Capitol Building that you will have to pass through on your way in, so please think ahead for this: no knives, novelty ammo keyfobs, etc. Bring proper identification.

Who: You, of course! …and bring a friend.

Springfield, IL 62701 – USA

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/lpchicago/calendar/9411365/

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IGOLD Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day

Libertarian Meetups > The Chicago Libertarian Party Meetup Group

All ages can attend.

With the national election over, and with our Constitution class behind us, we are almost back to our regular programming. Now it is time to start thinking about 2010, and how we will most effectively move the cause of Liberty forward.

But first, we are back to ELECTION TIME! Interested in getting more involved? Interested in taking on some responsibility? Interested in just choosing the LP Chicago officers? Well, January 6th is our annual meeting, when we hold our local elections. We’ll have a short meeting, followed by the officer elections, and then we’ll adjurn for the usual conversation, drinks, etc.

I look forward to seeing everyone on the 6th.

Ed

Chicago, IL 60601 – USA

Attending: 24

Details: http://www.meetup.com/lpchicago/calendar/9269395/

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The Chicago Libertarian Party January Meetup