Log Cabin Chicago Blog

The Journal Star covered the Senator’s introduction of civil union legislation that was introduced in the House a year ago.  I enjoyed reading the bigotry and misinformation being spread in the comments of the article. It really is amazing how hate and ignorance drive conversation on this topic.

We’ll be helping Sen. Radogno drop literature in her district on January 5th, 10AM-3PM.

Please help fair-minded and inclusive Senator Christine Radogno campaign in her district and have a FREE LUNCH!
Meet at the Founder’s Crossing Activity Center (14718 S. Founders Circle, Homer Glen - In back of Founders Crossing shopping center, west of Bell Road).
Food and refreshments provided afterward at Pepe’s Restaurant, 14853 S. Founders Crossing.

RSVP to campaign manager Ryan Cudney at rcudney@ilsenategop.com

Email me at mcarr@logcabinchicago.org to arrange a ride carpool.

The Log Cabin Republicans of Illinois regretfully announce the passage of Rep. Henry Hyde.  Representative Hyde served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007.  He represented Illinois’ 6th District in Northeast DuPage County.  He chaired the Judiciary Committee from 1995 to 2001 and the House International Relations Committee from 2001 to 2007.  He became a household name across America when he served as the lead House manager during President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial, where he was constitutionally bound to impeach Clinton for perjury.

Representative Hyde and Democrat, Tom Lantos (D-CA), authored America’s worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in 2003 and the associated landmark foreign assistance legislation.

Hyde received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on November 5, 2007 shortly after his retirement.

A veteran, a lawyer, and a public servant, Henry Hyde has served his country with honor and dedication. During his 32-year career in the House of Representatives, he was a powerful defender of life, a leading advocate for a strong national defense, and an unwavering voice for liberty, democracy, and free enterprise around the world. A true gentleman of the House, he advanced his principles without rancor and earned the respect of friends and adversaries alike. Log Cabin mourns Henry Hyde and remembers him for his distinguished record of service to America.

I am happy to announce that Log Cabin Illinois has elected a new board for 2008.

Next week the new board will caucus and assign office holders. But so far, the new board is made up of:

David Valkema, Greg Katz, John Gottlick, Jessica Jagielnik, Richard Lorenc, Eric Johanson and myself, Michael Carr.

Congratulations everyone, I’m looking forward to a productive 2008!

We hope to see you at the November General Membership meeting and board election meeting tonight at 7:00PM, November 6th.  The meeting will be held at the usual place in the upstairs room at the Red Lion Pub (MAP), 2446 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. 

We will have a very short business meeting to include the new board election. 

The rest of the meeting will be a presentation by Sheila Weinberg of the Institute for Truth in Accounting to tell us about the Illinois budgeting and accounting procedures and how the Federal Government’s Budget and Accounting Office works within our state system.  There will be plenty of time for questions.

We will also be announcing some exciting new changes in Log Cabin Illinois’ meeting format.

We will be electing the board of directors for Log Cabin Illinois at the next general meeting, November 6th at the Red Lion 7pm.

In order to vote or run for a seat on the board you have to be current with your dues. Jay will be able to assist us with making this determination.

Voting is by secret ballot, and yes you can vote for yourself! Voters must be present, proxies will not be accepted.

The charter authorizes the general membership to elect between 5 and 9 members to the board. The current board is recommending that 7 members are elected to the board.

John and Jay will not be seeking re-election.

David, Michael, Eric and Richard will be seeking re-election.

Please email me at mcarr@logcabinchicago.org if you are interested in running for the board. Please submit a brief statement of interest, providing some background information and why you are seeking a board seat. Statements of interest must be in by October 23rd in order for us to distribute the statements to the general membership for review.

On the day of election I’ll be seeking at least one Inspector of Election who will assist in the counting of the votes, this person may not be a candidate in this board election.

Before the December general meeting the newly elected board will caucus and elect office holders.

Join Log Cabin members this Saturday to collect signatures for Christine Radogno, a long time friend to Log Cabin.

We’re looking to leave Chicago and head out to Lemont between 8-9 in the morning, and work for an hour or so.

email David at chicago@logcabin.org if you are interested. So far its just David and I, we’d like a few more volunteers!

Log Cabin sets the record straight on Mitt Romney’s history of flip-flopping on issues important to Republicans.  Watch Mitt Romney campaign ad.

It’s tomorrow…and we are pretty far from reaching our goal of raising $5,000.

So far,

I’ve raised $1,03 1 and Jay has raised $711…

I finally received my shirt in the mail, I’m ready to walk, but we’ve come up a a bit short.

Please donate today! Visit HERE to donate!

Log Cabin Illinois/Chicago will gather tonight to remember 9/11, its victims, and survivors at chapter president David Valkema’s home (1420 N. Lake Shore Drive #11A from 6PM to 9PM this evening. Parking can be a bit difficult but can be had at 1350 N. LSD or 1440 N. LSD.

Email, logcabinchicago@hotmail.com if you have questions.