Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day 2010


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! Check back for updates!
IGOLD Links: Bus Info Train Info Volunteer Info IGOLD Shirts & Hats @ event IGOLD Raffle Tickets @ event IGOLD Sponsorships @ event Flyer	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. Here's printable IGOLD flyer, new for 2010.

When & Where:	Begins Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:45am Starting Location: 10:30:00 am - Prairie Capitol Convention Center - Doors open - View Map Located at the corner of 8th St & Adams. Concessions remain open all day 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 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.
Better Travel: Bus Info	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. This year there are additional buses in the Chicago area. These gun rights organizations and retailers are sponsoring the buses to offset your cost: TBD 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 selected cities in Illinois along a line from Chicago to St. Louis. More info here.
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:	There are 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. The less items we have that need to be scanned or opened and searched the quicker everyone can enter the Capitol Complex. If you can narrow that down to a wallet - all the better!
Who:	You, of course! ...and bring a friend. Even Better: bring two friends!

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