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Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD)

photoThe Chicago Libertarian Party Meetup Group

http://igold.isra.org…
The Illinois State Rifle Association is sponsoring their annual IGOLD event and members from the Chicago LP and other LP’s around Illinois will be in attendance.

From their website

Photos from the 2008 IGOLD

ISRA is proud to sponsor
Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day for 2010

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Starts at 11:45 AM

We’re going to have 10,000 people
at IGOLD in 2010!
That’s 10k in ‘10!
We need you there to do it!

All Illinois gun owners are invited to join in Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) in Springfield in 2010. 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 10:45 with the program set to begin at 11:45 am. We will have a legislative briefing, then we will all march to the Capitol Building to locate and talk with our representatives.

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

When & Where
Begins Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:45am

Starting Location:
10:30 am – Prairie Capitol Convention Center – Doors open
11:45 am – Get Ready to Rally!
12:00 pm – Prairie Capitol Convention Center – Legislative Briefing
1:00 pm – March to the Capitol to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
4:00 pm – Wrap up: Prairie Capitol Convention Center with legislators
5:00 pm – Buses depart (due to the later hour of the reception, the buses will not be staying)
6:00 to 8:00 pm – Reception with Legislators at Operating Engineers Local 965, 3520 E Cook St, Springfield, IL

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.

Alternative Travel information available on the IGOLD website http://igold.isra.org…

Springfield, IL 62701 – USA

Wednesday, March 10 at 11:45 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/lpchicago/calendar/12741308/

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Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD)

David Ratowitz "40th Birthday" Fundraiser

photoThe Chicago Libertarian Party Meetup Group

Help celebrate 5th Congressional District candidate David Ratowitz’ 40th Birthday!

Open bar & appetizers.

David will address the crowd at approximately 6:45 p.m.

This is a $40 per person campaign fundraiser; $30 for local political group members in good standing.

You may pay at the door OR by E-TICKET HERE
PLEASE also bring one non-perishable food item or a small toy for donation to the Irving Park Food Pantry.

Check out David’s recent FOX "Freedom Watch" interview with Judge Andrew Napolitano.

For more information about David’s platform and campaign, visit his campaign website.

(Reposted from C4L meetup)

Chicago, IL 60601 – USA

Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 PM

Attending: 2

Details: http://www.meetup.com/lpchicago/calendar/12057653/

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David Ratowitz "40th Birthday" Fundraiser

Candidate meet and greet (3 locations)

logo_lp_illinoisJoin us as at the LP Illinois Candidates Meet and Greet hosted at at 3 locations on December 5th.

In attendance will be:

  • Lex Green (Running for Governor)
  • Ed Rutledge (Running for Lieutenant Governor)
  • Josh Hanson (Running for Secretary of State)
  • Mike Labno (Running for US Senate)
  • Julie Fox (Running for Comptroller) will be represented by Michael Fogelsanger (Activism Director LP Illinois)

All will make a ten minute presentation with five minutes of direct questions after. Once all candidates have finished we will open the floor for general questions as time permits. Please spread this to any and all groups you may think are interested.

Locations and Times:

Texas Roadhouse is on North Aurora Rd. just East of IL 59.
Nikarry’s is on IL Route 31 just south of Indian Trail next to McDonalds.

Please plan on arriving about a half hour early because we will start on time as we do have a full schedule

Details: http://www.meetup.com/lpchicago/calendar/12007545/

Introduction to the Constitution with Michael Badnarik

photoThe Chicago Libertarian Party Meetup Group

Come one, come all to the Introduction to the Constitution with Michael Badnarik!
Learn things about the Constitution that you didn’t know before. Have fun! Meet new people and get an autographed copy of his book after the class has finished. Makes a great holiday gift. Stay around for the after party.

To sign up and pay, go to this address http://www.constituti… and click on the paypal link. Remember to RSVP yes as well on our Meetup page.

Click here to see the flyer. http://www.constituti…
Hope to see you there.

Saturday, December 12, 2009
9:00 am – 6:00 pm (with 1hr lunch break)
Followed by Chicago LP Christmas party 6pm-?
Lincoln Restaurant at 4008 Lincoln Avenue

Chicago, IL 60618 – USA

Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/lpchicago/calendar/11850614/

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FOX FOR COMPTROLLER KICK OFF FUND RAISING EVENT

photoThe Chicago Libertarian Party Meetup Group

MEET JULIE FOX

FOX FOR COMPTROLLER KICK OFF FUND RAISING EVENT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 7 TO 11 P.M.

CARPENTERSVILLE VFW (POST 5915), 301 LAKE MARION RD., CARPENTERSVILLE, IL

FREE APPETIZERS, FREE SOFT DRINKS, CASH BAR,
LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLES

$25.00 PER PERSON (COVERS COST, PAY BY EITHER CASH OR CHECK PAYABLE TO FOX FOR COMPTROLLER)

Who is Julie Fox?

This is Julie’s second campaign for Illinois State Comptroller. She ran in 2002 and received 4.2% of the vote in a three-way race. She has also served on the Dundee Township Library District Board. She is running to help bring government back to the people, and not to leave it in the hands of power-seeking career politicians. She is one of us and doesn’t sit on the sidelines when something needs fixing.

Julie is a longtime Libertarian activist who is a member of both the Libertarian Party of Illinois and Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. She currently serves as Region 6 Representative on the National Libertarian Committee, is Chair of the Fox Valley Libertarian Party as well as Treasurer of the Fox Valley Campaign for Liberty. She previously served as Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of Illinois.

Julie is currently employed by Bell Flavors and Fragrances. She has two grown children.

What do we need for the fund raiser?

Obviously your presence, but also any raffle items you have that you can donate. The items need not be of a political nature, they can be videos, toys, gift certificates, offers of services, you name it.

Who do I contact if I plan to come?

Please RSVP to Francine Brady, Julie’s campaign manager, by September 23rd.. Francine can be reached either via email at: francine.brady@gmail.com or via phone at: 815-403-3301. When you RSVP, please indicate if you will be bringing an item for the raffle. If you are not able to attend but would like to donate a raffle item or make a contribution, please contact Francine.

We hope to see you on the 26th!

Carpentersville, IL 60110 – USA

Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 PM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/lpchicago/calendar/11393964/

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