Molly B. Posted January 16, 2012 at 11:05 PM Share Posted January 16, 2012 at 11:05 PM Illinois Gun Owner Lobby DayWednesday, March 7, 2012 Prairie Capital Convention Center Springfield, IL Featured Speaker - Dr. Suzanna HuppSurvivor of the Luby Cafeteria Massacre and a key figure in passing concealed carry law in Texas. IllinoisCarry is one of the co-sponsors of IGOLD and we need your support to make it happen! Contribute here and add the word "IGOLD" to the notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerwin Law Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:48 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:48 AM Great choice on featured speaker. See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubarud Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:58 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:58 AM I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ddiver Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:02 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:02 AM Ill be there. This will make #4 for me and glad to take the day off for the cause. Otis Mc Donald was awesome I cant imagine this years speaker wont be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted January 17, 2012 at 04:14 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 04:14 AM I'll be there for sure. I hope to meet some of our forum regulars there. I'm just waiting for pay day to reserve spot on the GAT Guns bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Johnson Posted January 17, 2012 at 02:22 PM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 02:22 PM I already booked my bus fare and scheduled the day off. I think I've been at all or almost all of the IGOLDs. I remember the first one were about 50-60 of us met in the cafeteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeG Posted January 17, 2012 at 03:26 PM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 03:26 PM We all need to convince our family and friends to join our event this year. With CCW so close to becoming law in Illinois this year is perhaps the most important IGOLD rally ever. Politicians understand numbers. We must overwhelm the anti-CCW legislators by marching 10,000+ to the capital building in Springfield this year. All firearm owners must step up whether you are a rifle, shotgun, or pistol person. This is a battle for our 2nd Amendment rights in Illinois. If you think the anti-gun people want to stop their efforts at just handguns and not go after ALL GUNS you are ignorant of the legislation that has and will be brought up for consideration in both the Illinois and federal levels. They will go after your hunting grounds, magazine capacity, ammunition taxes and many other items that can limit your rights. My suggestion to those of us that truly care and are involved in this fight, is to spread the word to those friends of yours (and I have them too) that love their target pistol or rifle, their 12 guage shotgun they take out pheasant hunting, their $1,000 skeet gun, that just won't get off their hind ends and help support our cause. I'm disappointed at the people who will not even to a simple thing like call their Representative and Senator to inform them to vote yes when HB148 next comes up for a vote. I understand some people just can't get off work for IGOLD, I also know that thousands are expecting the rest of us to fight the battle for them, and I will do that. In talking to people at gun shows in Wheaton and Kane County, I would guess 50% don't even know what IGOLD is. Lack of advertising is our fault. We have to find more and better ways to get the word out. I wear my IGOLD hat and IGOLD sticker as many times as I can when I'm out. I place posters at businesses and make announcements at meetings I attent for the ISRA. I hope we all put in an extra effort this year to increase our attendance. I've expanded my responsibilities for our gun rights this year. Along with being the Chairman of the Friends of NRA chapter in Joliet, and bus captain for the Joliet IGOLD bus, I've also been elected as a Director of the Illinois State Rifle Association. This year's IGOLD will be the best, but I want it to be known as the IGOLD that swayed the legislators to vote yes for HB148. Let's show the politicians that we are strong in numbers, we are determined, and we are going to stop untill we get what we want. I enjoy a good fight......but I love a victory! Lee Groharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted January 17, 2012 at 05:52 PM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 05:52 PM I already booked my bus fare and scheduled the day off. I think I've been at all or almost all of the IGOLDs. I remember the first one were about 50-60 of us met in the cafeteria. Wow, that's come a long way. Will be there on Mar 7. Will be 4th for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeG Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:01 PM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:01 PM I already booked my bus fare and scheduled the day off. I think I've been at all or almost all of the IGOLDs. I remember the first one were about 50-60 of us met in the cafeteria. Wow, that's come a long way. Will be there on Mar 7. Will be 4th for me. I can remember those days too. It's when you went through the metal detectors to make sure no one had any pointy sharp items on them and walked 50 yards to the cafeteria where they had 4,000 metal knives, forks and spoons for anyone to load up with. Top security there I tell ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted January 17, 2012 at 07:35 PM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 07:35 PM It's when you went through the metal detectors to make sure no one had any pointy sharp items on them and walked 50 yards to the cafeteria where they had 4,000 metal knives, forks and spoons for anyone to load up with. Top security there I tell ya!!Totally off-topic: But, just like most places, security there is about making the people “feel safer”, but does very little to actually make them safer. We go through gross indignities and annoyances at an airport. But the naked x-rays and molestations we encounter there would do very little to stop an actual terrorist. There are many ways in which a knowledgeable determined terrorist could bypass security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckfarrack Posted January 17, 2012 at 11:17 PM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 11:17 PM That is a great choice of speaker. I also know TWO people,that were in their sixties,that was eating at Luby's when the stupid @&^%$$@# gunman walked in! We still thank god today they made it out with only a few stitches from glass due to diving out of a window Robert broke out with a plate and foot. My wife and I plan to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 20, 2012 at 06:54 PM Share Posted January 20, 2012 at 06:54 PM I just sent in my donation via Paypal and grossed it up 3% to cover the fee Paypal charges. Please consider doing that if you choose to use Paypal rather than send a check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckfarrack Posted January 21, 2012 at 12:09 AM Share Posted January 21, 2012 at 12:09 AM n't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylok Posted January 21, 2012 at 12:47 AM Share Posted January 21, 2012 at 12:47 AM Got my pto approval today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveShady Posted January 22, 2012 at 02:13 PM Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 02:13 PM Living on the border or Iowa/Illinois I think Im going to take the day off and get a few others from here in the truck and head on down and support the LAST STATE being held hostage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeG Posted January 22, 2012 at 02:27 PM Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 02:27 PM Living on the border or Iowa/Illinois I think Im going to take the day off and get a few others from here in the truck and head on down and support the LAST STATE being held hostage. What town do you live in? There are buses that leave from the Quad Cities. Are you close to Moline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 22, 2012 at 03:43 PM Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 03:43 PM Living on the border or Iowa/Illinois I think Im going to take the day off and get a few others from here in the truck and head on down and support the LAST STATE being held hostage. What town do you live in? There are buses that leave from the Quad Cities. Are you close to Moline?Put in my PTO request, hope the boss comes through for me. Where can I find more info about buses in the QC area? I was thinking of driving down, but the bus sounds more convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted January 22, 2012 at 03:48 PM Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 03:48 PM Living on the border or Iowa/Illinois I think Im going to take the day off and get a few others from here in the truck and head on down and support the LAST STATE being held hostage. What town do you live in? There are buses that leave from the Quad Cities. Are you close to Moline?Put in my PTO request, hope the boss comes through for me. Where can I find more info about buses in the QC area? I was thinking of driving down, but the bus sounds more convenient. Flyers for all the busses that are confirmed are posted HERE. Watch this board for more info. ETA - ISRA info The ISRA site has the info for the Quad Cities busses posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted January 22, 2012 at 09:37 PM Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 09:37 PM Any bets on if this will even make any of the news channels in Chicago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:58 AM Share Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:58 AM Any bets on if this will even make any of the news channels in Chicago?The Chicago media has ignored IGOLD in the past but I think this year might be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milq Posted January 23, 2012 at 02:02 AM Share Posted January 23, 2012 at 02:02 AM We need to start notifying those outlets now in any way possible. I had a dialogue with one tv reporter last year concerning a slanted story and still have her contact info. I will send her a heads up at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted January 24, 2012 at 01:33 AM Share Posted January 24, 2012 at 01:33 AM I don't have the skills to do this, but I think it would be fantastic if someone could figure out a way for those of us going to IGOLD to print an IC nametag with the IC logo, your screen name, and your icon photo. That way we could meet and greet in person, rather than ending up standing next to someone you'd "recognize" if you saw one of their postings and not knowing. Any interest? Anybody out there with the skills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted January 24, 2012 at 01:34 AM Share Posted January 24, 2012 at 01:34 AM I don't have the skills to do this, but I think it would be fantastic if someone could figure out a way for those of us going to IGOLD to print an IC nametag with the IC logo, your screen name, and your icon photo. That way we could meet and greet in person, rather than ending up standing next to someone you'd "recognize" if you saw one of their postings and not knowing. Any interest? Anybody out there with the skills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay6 Posted January 24, 2012 at 03:05 AM Share Posted January 24, 2012 at 03:05 AM I don't have the skills to do this, but I think it would be fantastic if someone could figure out a way for those of us going to IGOLD to print an IC nametag with the IC logo, your screen name, and your icon photo. That way we could meet and greet in person, rather than ending up standing next to someone you'd "recognize" if you saw one of their postings and not knowing. Any interest? Anybody out there with the skills?That sounds like a great idea.... Not sure if this is what your talking about,, was able to use Microsoft office to use a basic name tag template Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 45 King Posted January 24, 2012 at 07:14 AM Share Posted January 24, 2012 at 07:14 AM How do I reserve a spot on the bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeG Posted January 24, 2012 at 10:29 AM Share Posted January 24, 2012 at 10:29 AM How do I reserve a spot on the bus? Log onto the Illinois State Rifle Association web site, www.ISRA.org. Click on the 'IGOLD' emblem on the left side of the page and that will take you to were you can look up the bus information and secure a bus seat online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted January 25, 2012 at 12:56 AM Share Posted January 25, 2012 at 12:56 AM I don't have the skills to do this, but I think it would be fantastic if someone could figure out a way for those of us going to IGOLD to print an IC nametag with the IC logo, your screen name, and your icon photo. That way we could meet and greet in person, rather than ending up standing next to someone you'd "recognize" if you saw one of their postings and not knowing. Any interest? Anybody out there with the skills?That sounds like a great idea.... Not sure if this is what your talking about,, was able to use Microsoft office to use a basic name tag template Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted January 26, 2012 at 04:58 PM Share Posted January 26, 2012 at 04:58 PM BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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