Molly B. Posted September 3, 2018 at 05:03 PM Share Posted September 3, 2018 at 05:03 PM Are you coming to the Gun Rights Policy Conference September 21-23 in Rosemont, IL? Great!Can you volunteer some time? Even better! The Second Amendment Foundation Needs YOU! Beginning sometime around 12:00 PM on Friday 9-21-18, volunteers will meet to help SAF staff set up the conference space with all of the books and materials that are given to each participant! Can you stop by to help? Please post here or send me a PM! For more information about the conference:https://www.saf.org/grpc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 5, 2018 at 09:07 PM Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 at 09:07 PM Bump as a reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwc Posted September 6, 2018 at 02:20 AM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 02:20 AM I’ll be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigma Posted September 10, 2018 at 12:42 AM Share Posted September 10, 2018 at 12:42 AM Is the location posted as a GFZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted September 10, 2018 at 02:04 AM Share Posted September 10, 2018 at 02:04 AM Hey Sigma, hope to see you again this year. I'll look for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith44 Posted September 10, 2018 at 03:11 AM Share Posted September 10, 2018 at 03:11 AM The Hyatt Regency O’hare is listed as a Criminal Protection Zone/Gun Free Zone in the Posted app. -Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markthesignguy Posted September 15, 2018 at 10:59 PM Share Posted September 15, 2018 at 10:59 PM I'm bumping this independently of any organization. The silence has me a bit worried. I participated in the GPRC setup the last time it was in town,and we NEEDED all who came to help. I am planning to be at the setup, arranged with Molly long ago.I have been silent, not wanting to foster a "they have enough people" attitude in this thread.Quite frankly, with my mobility restrictions, I really don't count as a +1, maybe a +0.02 or so... I'm just USED to, and not intimidated by, large numbers (due to the sign work) We have LOST some of our stalwarts: Mr and Mrs Federal Farmer for example...They are in Washington State, and I have no idea if they will attend, and would not bet on their being at setup. MOST of the setup work involves the books distributed to all attendees.Basically there will be a HUGE pile of boxes of books,when setup is done, each seating position will have the same pile of about 18 different books. Quite frankly I was BUSY, and all I was doing was flattening and stacking all the empty boxes! With these EXAMPLE numbers, 500 attendees x 18 books = 9000 booksand if 40 books per box that's 225 boxes. 9000 books in 4 hours is 2250 per hour and 37.5 per minute. a box a minute. Many hands make the work light, few hands means they work all night. Quite frankly, it's great to be done, and mingle with the incoming Pro-gun activists socially Fridayevening at the various watering holes at the Hyatt before during and after the 7-9 pm reception. If you keep up with events during the year, you will recognize various people and organizationsfrom the fight, and get the rock bottom straight stories of the fight, from the "grunts on the ground".Remember the Lady that got in carry trouble in New Jersey because of an inadvertent state border crossing?I met the people that spearheaded both that fight and booted the news in the backside to get it covered. Nationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:55 PM Share Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:55 PM I'm working on Friday but plan to stop by after work for a cocktail and to mingle a bit. Always a good time when they make Chicago their home. If you're not signed up yet, do it today. People drive in from across the Great lakes area to attend, and others fly in. Always cool to see Mas Ayoob, my girlfriend Emily Miller (even though she's taken a liking to Ted Cruz), and all of the others too many to list. Myself, always happy to see Molly and friends at the IC booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted September 16, 2018 at 01:37 AM Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 01:37 AM An updated agenda of speakers and events has been released https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FULL-AGENDA-2018_9_11.pdf e.g. interesting topics and familiar names 9:00 am. State Legislative Affairs Briefing IJohn Cushman, _________________________________Craig DeLuz, spokesman, The CalGuns FoundationDave Kopp, president, Arizona Citizens Defense LeagueRichard Pearson, executive vice president, Illinois State Rifle Association Alexander Roubian, president, New Jersey Second Amendment Society7 4:45 p.m. Gun Rights Outreach InitiativeRhonda Ezell, Lead Plaintiff, Ezell v. ChicagoMaj Toure, Black Guns MatterMarcus Allen Weldon, author, The Santa ShooterRick Ector, founder, Legally Armed in Detroit 9:00 a.m. Advancing the Gun Rights MessageHerb Stupp, CCRKBA DirectorValinda Rowe, Illinois CarryYehuda Remer, creator of Safety On book seriesMike Piwowarski, RadioDerek LeBlanc (this one just interests me)11:00 a.m. NFA and Silencer Legal StatusTodd Rathner, NFA Freedom Alliance, NRA Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 16, 2018 at 03:23 AM Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 03:23 AM Yes, lots of help will be needed Friday afternoon starting around noon. As Mark says, many hands make the work light! It's also fun to help make it all come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith44 Posted September 17, 2018 at 08:39 PM Share Posted September 17, 2018 at 08:39 PM If all goes well, I should be available to assist. -Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 17, 2018 at 08:45 PM Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 at 08:45 PM If all goes well, I should be available to assist. -Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillinois Posted September 19, 2018 at 02:46 AM Share Posted September 19, 2018 at 02:46 AM Hello Illinois Carry. I'm new here and this is my first post. I registered for GRPC back in early July. I submitted my CCL application to ISP on 9/16/18 and created an account here a day later. I figure it's best to just jump in with both feet so count me in for help with the setup. I already had the entire day off from work so I'll be there by noon. I'm looking forward to the whole experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 19, 2018 at 03:03 AM Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 at 03:03 AM Wonderful!! Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markthesignguy Posted September 19, 2018 at 11:03 AM Share Posted September 19, 2018 at 11:03 AM Molly, you have more "gun clout" than I, could you find out from SAF how many are pre-registered for the GRPC, and how manywe are going to set up for, and / or how many seats do we have to put books at? I know those numbers will be self evident on Friday, but it might give me a heads up to (find THEN bring) bring more supplies and equipment on Friday. extra credit: how many rows of seats is the meeting room going to be set up with. PM me IF you get some numbers. Thank You. MTSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 20, 2018 at 11:03 PM Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 at 11:03 PM Molly, you have more "gun clout" than I, could you find out from SAF how many are pre-registered for the GRPC, and how manywe are going to set up for, and / or how many seats do we have to put books at? I know those numbers will be self evident on Friday, but it might give me a heads up to (find THEN bring) bring more supplies and equipment on Friday. extra credit: how many rows of seats is the meeting room going to be set up with. PM me IF you get some numbers. Thank You. MTSG I tried but I think everyone is traveling! No info yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 20, 2018 at 11:07 PM Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 at 11:07 PM We did not see any signs posted coming into the parking garage or on any of the elevators accessing the hotel from the parking garage. No signs posted on the doors entering the hotel from the elevators. The giant revolving door in the center of the front entrance is not posted. To the far right and far left of the giant revolving door are banks of doors, one door at the far end of those doors is posted. They cannot seriously consider that conspicuously posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadyRunner Posted September 21, 2018 at 04:00 AM Share Posted September 21, 2018 at 04:00 AM They cannot seriously consider that conspicuously posted. I bet they do though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith44 Posted September 21, 2018 at 04:44 PM Share Posted September 21, 2018 at 04:44 PM Where should we meet? The nominal GRPC meeting room (according to the Hyatt schedule kiosk) is currently occupied with another meetng? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 21, 2018 at 05:02 PM Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 at 05:02 PM Volunteers Meet on the ground level, Grand ballroom. It's down the hallway to the left as you come in the front entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 21, 2018 at 10:49 PM Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 at 10:49 PM Thank you to the IllinoisCarry volunteers today!! It's always great to work with a wonderful group of people!! Hope to see IllinoisCarry members at the reception this evening at 7:00! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith44 Posted September 21, 2018 at 11:28 PM Share Posted September 21, 2018 at 11:28 PM Here is a link to the “final” agenda: https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FULL-AGENDA-2018-FINAL.pdf -Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 21, 2018 at 11:32 PM Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 at 11:32 PM Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 22, 2018 at 02:50 AM Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 at 02:50 AM The reception was really cool this evening. There was a concealed carry fashion show with some very interesting concealed carry clothing for women and men from Silver State Apparel, UndetechUndercover.com, DesignerConcealedCarry.com, Incongnitoweaerix.com, AlexoAthletica.com, Piecekeepingwear.com, And fantastic getting to visit Second Amendment friends old and new! It's amazing to be in the same room with people from all over the nation who are making a difference in the fight for our rights. We feel blessed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted September 22, 2018 at 03:32 AM Share Posted September 22, 2018 at 03:32 AM bad urls should behttps://www.undertechundercover.com and https://incognitowearix.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted September 23, 2018 at 09:55 PM Share Posted September 23, 2018 at 09:55 PM Any reports from those attending? At the 2018 Gun Rights Policy Conference In, Yes, Chicago https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2018/09/dean-weingarten/at-the-2018-gun-rights-policy-conference-in-yes-chicago/ ©2018 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice and link are included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockman Posted September 24, 2018 at 04:32 PM Share Posted September 24, 2018 at 04:32 PM WHAT HAPPENS AT GRPC STAYS AT GRPC, UNLESS IT IS SENT OUT LIVE ON FACEBOOK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted September 26, 2018 at 01:37 AM Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 at 01:37 AM It was a great conference - I have pages of notes and contacts. Being there, meeting, listening to so many Second Amendment activist from every walk of life is so amazing. Being with friends and making new friends is wonderful! We had a great setup crew - hard working, fun, and just a real pleasure to be associated with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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