Greetings Log Cabiners!
This is an exciting Month. Our 1st Springfield event will be happening on the 21st. We hope for a good turnout, and are looking forward to making this a regular thing. Also, our 1st ever Women’s Only Meetup, in Chicago. Thank you so much to our 2 hosts for making these events possible!
We also have the last of our big summer events: North Halstead Market Days. These are always a big deal, and one of the largest recruitment opportunities for LCR. Every year we grow our membership by over 40 people at this one event alone.
On another exciting note, we are hearing the first whispers of candidates announcing they will be running in 2012. If you hear anything of the sort, let us know. We’d like to send them out a position questionnaire.
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Caitlin Huxley
Interim President
Log Cabin Republicans – Illinois
www.logcabinillinois.org
chuxley@logcabinillinois.org
We’re still looking for motivated individuals to organize in other areas. If you’re interested, contact me @ chuxley@logcabinillinois.org.
Thank you so much!
Upcoming LCR Events
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August Membership Meeting
Sunday, August 7 · 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Center on Halsted – 3656 N Halsted St; Chicago, IL
The 1st sunday is the 4th of July weekend, so we’ll be postponing a week.
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133121516775057
www.meetup.com/logcabinrepublicansillinois/events/27048551/
August Social Event
Sunday, August 7 · 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Sidetrack – 3349 N Halsted St; Chicago, IL
We congregate in the rear of the glass bar around 4:30pm, easy access to a bartender, a few open tables, and in view of the TVs!
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152614948148105
www.meetup.com/logcabinrepublicansillinois/events/27048551/
North Halsted Market Days
Saturday & Sunday, August 13-14 · 11:00am – 6:00pm
Halsted Street – Between Addison & Belmont; Chicago, IL
We are still looking for volunteers to man the booth for this. To volunteer, email chuxley@logcabinillinois.org.
Springfield Summer BBQ
Sunday, August 21 · 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Member’s Private House – 2101 Briarcliff Dr; Springfield, IL
We’re starting to organize is different parts of the state, and what better way to kick off a new local group than with a Summer BBQ.
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123668261058889
http://www.meetup.com/logcabinrepublicansillinois/events/27051501/
Women’s Coffee Meetup
Sunday, August 28 · 2:00pm – 4:00pm
George’s Icecream & Sweet Shop -5306 N Clark St; Chicago, IL
Political events tend to be dominated by men, which is all well & good for the guys in our group, but I would like to meet some politically-minded lesbians. If you are also interested in an all women Log Cabin get-together, RSVP and come on out. Let’s get acquainted over coffee or a bite to eat.
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146536645427129
www.meetup.com/logcabinrepublicansillinois/events/27125681/
3rd Party Events
House Republican Leader Tom Cross’ Annual Summer in the City Reception
Tuesday, July 26 · 5:30pm – 7:30pm
The Peninsula Hotel, 108 E. Superior Street, Chicago
$500 per person; Sponsorships available – Please contact 815-609-0099 or maureen@ilhro.com for more information
www.weareillinois.org/connect/eventDetail.aspx?eventID=6278
Collins 4 Congress Kickoff Party
Friday, July 29 · 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Duffy’s Tavern – 420 1/2 West Diversey
Frederick Collins is running for congress, and will be making his official announcement at Duffy’s Tavern in Chicago on Friday July 29th! Come celebrate, network, and support Frederick.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127817847305236
www.meetup.com/republican-515/events/26885041/
Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair
Thursday, August 26 · 10:00am – 8:00pm
The Peninsula Hotel, 108 E. Superior Street, Chicago
Illinois Republicans host special guests on this day. Past activities have included rallies and parades.
Call for new members
www.agr.state.il.us/isf/events/RepDay.htm
If you know anyone who would enjoy our social and/or political activities, please let us know at chuxley@logcabinillinois.org. We are happy to chat beforehand with people who are unsure if this organization is a good fit, and encourage all people right of center to consider our events! You might just be surprised at how much fun we have socially while we all pursue common political aims!
