Molly B. Posted January 16, 2012 at 10:48 PM Share Posted January 16, 2012 at 10:48 PM Right to Carry Town Hall MeetingWed. Feb. 22, 20127:00 pm to 9 pm Giovanni's610 North Bell School RoadRockford, IL sponsored by IllinoisCarry.comand KAP GUNS! Help get the word out by printing fliers and posting them all over the Winnebago County area. Please let us know where you post them so we know what areas are covered. A Town hall meeting flier.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:19 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:19 AM What good does this do unless there is media or legislator coverage? If we are just meeting together who will know about it? Maybe you should invite Gov. Quinn, or Speaker Madigan, or Attorney General Madigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:27 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:27 AM What good does this do unless there is media or legislator coverage? If we are just meeting together who will know about it? Maybe you should invite Gov. Quinn, or Speaker Madigan, or Attorney General Madigan. The purpose of town halls is to educate those that might have reservations or questions about RTC by law abiding people as well as build support amongst the general public. Media coverage would be great and I'm sure that the organizer have/will inform the local media. Not sure if local legislators will be attending, but I'll bet they have been invited. Maybe YOU should invite Quinn and the Madigan Father/Daughter tag team. AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylok Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:32 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:32 AM What good does this do unless there is media or legislator coverage? If we are just meeting together who will know about it? Maybe you should invite Gov. Quinn, or Speaker Madigan, or Attorney General Madigan. I don't know about this one but there have been several RTC town halls where we have had reps, senators, sheriffs and others in attendance and in a lot of cases they did get media coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 17, 2012 at 02:35 AM Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 02:35 AM What good does this do unless there is media or legislator coverage? If we are just meeting together who will know about it? Maybe you should invite Gov. Quinn, or Speaker Madigan, or Attorney General Madigan.Two years ago all the major TV stations in the area were there, as well as newspaper, and we did pre-rally interviews on the major radio stations. All the legislators will be invited, especially Rep. Jefferson from that district who voted no on the carry bill last May. Quinn and the Madigans are not coming to a town hall meeting. The women of IGOLD have tried ever since Quinn has been in office to just get him to come to his door and speak with us. The man wishes for Mary Shepard to continue to be helpless and defenseless while he has armed security. He is now irrelevant to our fight. We have to go around and over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Stu Posted January 17, 2012 at 03:24 AM Share Posted January 17, 2012 at 03:24 AM What good does this do unless there is media or legislator coverage? If we are just meeting together who will know about it? Maybe you should invite Gov. Quinn, or Speaker Madigan, or Attorney General Madigan.Two years ago all the major TV stations in the area were there, as well as newspaper, and we did pre-rally interviews on the major radio stations. All the legislators will be invited, especially Rep. Jefferson from that district who voted no on the carry bill last May. Quinn and the Madigans are not coming to a town hall meeting. The women of IGOLD have tried ever since Quinn has been in office to just get him to come to his door and speak with us. The man wishes for Mary Shepard to continue to be helpless and defenseless while he has armed security. He is now irrelevant to our fight. We have to go around and over him. I agree Molly B. The Governor must be overridden. Like we did One Term Bob Holden in Missouri! The year was 2003! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 45 King Posted January 19, 2012 at 09:14 AM Share Posted January 19, 2012 at 09:14 AM I work at the Rockford Register Star Im gonna have to talk to some of the reporters about covering this event. Jefferson won't get anymore votes from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 19, 2012 at 06:08 PM Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 at 06:08 PM I work at the Rockford Register Star Im gonna have to talk to some of the reporters about covering this event. Jefferson won't get anymore votes from me.We need a team of volunteers who will print out fliers and post them all over the area including Rockford, Machesney Park, Owen Center, North Park, Loves Park, Westmorland, Rockton, and South Beloit. We think an extra special effort should be made to get the word out in areas of Rockford that are hardest hitby crime. We also need web links to all the radio, TV, and newspapers in all those areas. Are there any community newspapers in those areas hard hit by rising crime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted January 19, 2012 at 08:34 PM Share Posted January 19, 2012 at 08:34 PM I work at the Rockford Register Star Im gonna have to talk to some of the reporters about covering this event. Jefferson won't get anymore votes from me.We need a team of volunteers who will print out fliers and post them all over the area including Rockford, Machesney Park, Owen Center, North Park, Loves Park, Westmorland, Rockton, and South Beloit. We think an extra special effort should be made to get the word out in areas of Rockford that are hardest hitby crime. We also need web links to all the radio, TV, and newspapers in all those areas. Are there any community newspapers in those areas hard hit by rising crime? Molly, the Rockford Register Star is THE most widely circulated newspaper in the surrounding communities you named and beyond. If 'The 45 King' can help us get some coverage and perhaps be a liaison - THAT would be AWESOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted January 19, 2012 at 08:57 PM Share Posted January 19, 2012 at 08:57 PM We also need web links to all the radio, TV, and newspapers in all those areas. Are there any community newspapers in those areas hard hit by rising crime? Newspaper The Rockford Register Star --------------- www.rrstar.com/ ------------------------------------ Television Stations 13 WREX NBC ID: "WREX 13 NBC" City: Rockford, ILOwner: Quincy NewspapersWeb Site: http://www.wrex.com/Station Info: Digital Full-Power ------------------------------------- 17 WTVO ABC City: Rockford, ILOwner: Mission BroadcastingWeb Site: http://www.wtvo.com/Station Info: Digital Full-Power -------------------------------------- 23 WIFR CBS City: Rockford, ILOwner: Gray TelevisionWeb Site: http://www.wifr.com/Station Info: Digital Full-Power --------------------------------------- 39 WQRF FOX ID: "FOX 39" City: Rockford, ILOwner: NexstarWeb Site: http://www.fox39.com/Station Info: Digital Full-Power --------------------------------------- Radio Stations http://www.rockfordlink.com/radio.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPK Posted January 19, 2012 at 11:34 PM Share Posted January 19, 2012 at 11:34 PM Front and center of the facebook pages of the members in that area might be helpful with an encouraging word to share the information. Plenty of time for it to spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 20, 2012 at 06:08 AM Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 at 06:08 AM Molly, the Rockford Register Star is THE most widely circulated newspaper in the surrounding communities you named and beyond. If 'The 45 King' can help us get some coverage and perhaps be a liaison - THAT would be AWESOME!!Thanks Buzz! We will definitely get word to the Star. But I also want to get it to any small local papers in the area, ifthere are any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 45 King Posted January 20, 2012 at 08:01 AM Share Posted January 20, 2012 at 08:01 AM I work in the Pressroom of the newspaper so I print the paper every night. I have to see who can help us out. I sent an email of the event to someone I know at Channel 17 hope she can cover the story. Need to find Chuck Jeffersons info to invite him. He voted no to ccw so I'm done voting for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 45 King Posted January 20, 2012 at 08:03 AM Share Posted January 20, 2012 at 08:03 AM I just posted the event on my wall on Facebook. I think I'm gonna make it event so I can invite people to see who is going to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 20, 2012 at 08:37 PM Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 at 08:37 PM Invited - Sen. Syverson and Sen. Christine Johnson, Reps. Sosnowski and Jefferson. Also invited: Winnebago Co. Sheriff Meyer and States Attorney Joe Bruscato, Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey, Machesney Park Mayor Tom Stricklan, Rockton and Belvidere mayors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 45 King Posted January 21, 2012 at 05:16 AM Share Posted January 21, 2012 at 05:16 AM What good does this do unless there is media or legislator coverage? If we are just meeting together who will know about it? Maybe you should invite Gov. Quinn, or Speaker Madigan, or Attorney General Madigan. The purpose of town halls is to educate those that might have reservations or questions about RTC by law abiding people as well as build support amongst the general public. Media coverage would be great and I'm sure that the organizer have/will inform the local media. Not sure if local legislators will be attending, but I'll bet they have been invited. Maybe YOU should invite Quinn and the Madigan Father/Daughter tag team. AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooch Posted January 21, 2012 at 02:10 PM Share Posted January 21, 2012 at 02:10 PM I work at the Rockford Register Star Im gonna have to talk to some of the reporters about covering this event. Jefferson won't get anymore votes from me.We need a team of volunteers who will print out fliers and post them all over the area including Rockford, Machesney Park, Owen Center, North Park, Loves Park, Westmorland, Rockton, and South Beloit. We think an extra special effort should be made to get the word out in areas of Rockford that are hardest hitby crime. We also need web links to all the radio, TV, and newspapers in all those areas. Are there any community newspapers in those areas hard hit by rising crime? Molly, There is another small community newspaper called the Rock River Times. http://rockrivertimes.com/ This is widely circulated and "free" and I pretty much see these things all over the place in businesses, restaurants, banks, etc. Just not sure if the owner is Pro 2A as I do not read the paper. (Or any of them for that matter) Also, I can probably help post filers in the Rockton, S. Beloit area since it's close to home. I would like to however suggest a few small changes to the flyer and get your thoughts? 49 states have concealed carry provisions for law abiding citizens which recognize the right to carry a defensive firearm for personal and family protection. I think the above additions would be beneficial. Wording is very important when dealing with these types of sensitive issues. (Reflecting on the Winnebago County ballot question back in 2010 and how POORLY it was worded) Your thoughts?Gooch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted January 21, 2012 at 03:08 PM Share Posted January 21, 2012 at 03:08 PM Molly, There is another small community newspaper called the Rock River Times. http://rockrivertimes.com/ This is widely circulated and "free" and I pretty much see these things all over the place in businesses, restaurants, banks, etc. Just not sure if the owner is Pro 2A as I do not read the paper. (Or any of them for that matter) Also, I can probably help post filers in the Rockton, S. Beloit area since it's close to home. I would like to however suggest a few small changes to the flyer and get your thoughts? 49 states have concealed carry provisions for law abiding citizens which recognize the right to carry a defensive firearm for personal and family protection. I think the above additions would be beneficial. Wording is very important when dealing with these types of sensitive issues. (Reflecting on the Winnebago County ballot question back in 2010 and how POORLY it was worded) Your thoughts?Gooch I'm not Molly, but I agree Gooch. With the negative mindset of most Illinoisians as a result of years of anti gun propaganda, we've got to make it crystal clear that we're talking about lawful carry, not "gangbanger carry". Gotta avoid getting too wordy on the flyers, or people won't read them, but your additions look fine! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 45 King Posted January 22, 2012 at 10:13 AM Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 10:13 AM I made it an event on my Facebook page and invited 130 people I said to put the word out everyone is welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 22, 2012 at 09:47 PM Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 09:47 PM I would like to however suggest a few small changes to the flyer and get your thoughts? 49 states have concealed carry provisions for law abiding citizens which recognize the right to carry a defensive firearm for personal and family protection. I think the above additions would be beneficial. Wording is very important when dealing with these types of sensitive issues. (Reflecting on the Winnebago County ballot question back in 2010 and how POORLY it was worded) Your thoughts?GoochGood suggestions and changes have been added to the flier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt-45 Posted January 22, 2012 at 10:58 PM Share Posted January 22, 2012 at 10:58 PM is there going to be a video of this town hall meeting so we can watch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 23, 2012 at 03:43 AM Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 at 03:43 AM is there going to be a video of this town hall meeting so we can watch it?Don't know. Not usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt-45 Posted January 23, 2012 at 04:02 AM Share Posted January 23, 2012 at 04:02 AM did they have a good turn out for our side? does any one have a up date on this meeting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted January 23, 2012 at 04:06 AM Share Posted January 23, 2012 at 04:06 AM did they have a good turn out for our side? does any one have a up date on this meeting? It's FEBRUARY 22!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt-45 Posted January 23, 2012 at 04:53 AM Share Posted January 23, 2012 at 04:53 AM did they have a good turn out for our side? does any one have a up date on this meeting? It's FEBRUARY 22!! i got a little over excited about it. but yea sorry for the fix up. i'll save it for Feb.22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 45 King Posted January 26, 2012 at 12:17 AM Share Posted January 26, 2012 at 12:17 AM I posted Townhall Meeting flier at Gander Mountain in Rockford. Also posted the IGOLD flier for the march in Springfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:42 PM Share Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:42 PM Molly Please do not forget to add it was co-sponsored by KAP Guns!! I can use all the publicity I can get opening the new store & range. So if the reporters see I am co-sponsoring it they will call me to interview rather than Forest city firearms, or Bullet Stop!!! They do not deserve the publicity for this event I do!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:46 PM Share Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:46 PM On another note I had a certain public official call me last week to see if he should be involved with this meeting. He got a call from Valinda and was wondering if he should do it or if it was one of the fringe groups out there. I told him YES!!! Then I told him I would have been the one making all the calls & stuff but I am too busy working on the shop to do anything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:49 PM Share Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:49 PM I made it an event on my Facebook page and invited 130 people I said to put the word out everyone is welcome. How about a link to the event so I can post it too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted February 14, 2012 at 04:50 AM Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 at 04:50 AM Any suggestions on how we can get the word to the residents of southwest Rockford about this meeting? Has anyone posted fliers in that part of town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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