NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS ALERT: Vol. 20, No. 22 05/31/2013 Obama Administration Could Sign Arms Trade Treaty as Early as Monday As we recently reported, on April 2, the United Nations General Assembly voted 153-4 to pass the Arms Trade Treaty, with the United States voting in favor and several countries abstaining. The vote in the General Assembly pushed the treaty process forward after negotiations twice failed to deliver on the goal of developing the treaty by consensus. The Obama Administration is expected to sign the treaty soon after it is opened for signature on Monday, June 3--just days from now. The ATT threatens the rights and privacy of American gun owners. Signatories will be encouraged to keep information on the "end users" of arms imported into their territory and supply such information to the exporting country. Exporting nations, nearly all of which have civilian firearm control regimes far harsher than the U.S., will be encouraged to take the firearm control laws of an importing country into account before approving a transfer of arms. And the treaty also encourages states to adopt domestic legislation to carry out the treaty's mandates. The only way to stop the Obama-U.N. collusion from trampling our Second Amendment freedoms is through the U.S. Congress. READ MORE >> NRA Submits Testimony Opposing Mandatory Liability Insurance Bill for Gun Owners in D.C. Since the Supreme Court's decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), some anti-gun politicians have resurrected a decades-old idea: If you can't ban guns, why not tax them so heavily that no ordinary person can afford to exercise his Second Amendment rights? The latest movement on that front is in our nation's capitol, where District of Columbia Council member Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) introduced Bill 20-170, the "Firearm Insurance Amendment Act." The measure would require D.C. residents to purchase liability insurance--of no less than $250,000--before being allowed to purchase a firearm. The liability insurance policy would specifically need to cover any damages resulting from negligent acts, or willful acts that are not undertaken in self-defense, involving the use of the insured firearm while it is owned by the policy holder. Under B20-170, individuals who currently possess firearms in D.C. would have to purchase liability insurance within 30 days of its effective date. This week, the NRA submitted written testimony in opposition to the bill, pointing out that the misguided council members who are championing this bill are doing so in spite of the fact that D.C. already has some of the strictest gun control laws in the nation, yet consistently has one of the highest violent crime rates READ MORE >> Watch the Latest Grassroots News Minute MORE VIDEOS >> Rumor Control: Ammo Shortages Revisited! As attacks on our Second Amendment rights increase, there is a predictable uptick in the number of internet rumors concerning firearms and ammunition. In particular, NRA-ILA receives frequent inquiries regarding ammo shortages. A rumor that surfaced earlier this year was actually a variation of an old one, and claimed that George Soros owns "most of the ammunition manufacturing companies and many arms manufacturers," and that he's "selling ONLY to the government right now." This simply isn't true. READ MORE >> Enter to win the NRA-ILA Buck Knife Giveaway on Facebook! How would you like a new Buck knife, made in the USA? Enter our NRA Giveaway on Facebook and you could be one of five lucky winners! You can enter by visiting our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NationalRifleAssociation and clicking on the orange and red "NRA Giveaway" app--it's right below our cover photo. Or you can click here to enter: https://www.facebook.com/NationalRifleAssociation/app_125715150851867 We are very happy to report that, thanks to your on-going support, NRA's Facebook page has exploded in popularity and currently boasts over 2,390,000 "likes"! READ MORE >> ALABAMA: Governor Signs Omnibus Firearms Reform Bill into Law CALIFORNIA: Get the Truth About the Proposed California Lead Ammunition Ban (AB 711) and the Misguided Campaign to Pass it CALIFORNIA: Anti-Gun Legislation with Severe Ramifications Continues to Move in Sacramento COLORADO: Plan for Federal Lands in Grand Junction Area Will Close Lands to Recreational Shooting COLORADO: Recreational Shooting Targeted in Management Plan for Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area CONNECTICUT: Lawsuit Filed in U.S. District Court Challenging Constitutionality of New Firearms Law CONNECTICUT: Pro-Hunting Reform Passes House DELAWARE: Your Action Needed! Two Anti-Gun Bills Awaiting House Vote DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: NRA Submits Testimony Opposing Mandatory Liability Insurance Bill for Gun Owners FLORIDA: Update -- Pinellas County Gun Show/Sheriff Gualtieri's "Operation" KANSAS: State House Approves Bill to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Gun Control Advocacy, Goes to the Governor for his Approval MAINE: Anti-Gun Bills Halted in State Senate MARYLAND: Join NRA President David Keene at the Caroline County Lincoln Day Dinner MISSOURI: Self-Defense Bill and Right-to-Carry Reform Delivered to Governor MONTANA: BLM Management Plan Will Affect Motorized Big Game Retrieval MONTANA: Management Plan Closes Public Land to Target Shooting MONTANA: Miles City Resource Management Plan Will Affect Motorized Off-road Big Game Retrieval NEVADA: Anti-Gun Legislators Still Pushing Background Check Bill Despite Gun Owners and Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association Opposition NEW HAMPSHIRE: Shurtleff Criminal Protection Bill Dies in Senate NEW JERSEY: Senate Approves Remaining Anti-Gun Bills OREGON: Contact Your State Senator in Opposition to Bill that Targets Law-Abiding Gun Owners SOUTH CAROLINA: Self-Defense Bill Passes House Committee, Goes to House Floor for Vote WASHINGTON: Please attend event featuring economist and acclaimed author, Dr. John Lott WISCONSIN: Assembly Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Increase Hunter Opportunity

FOIA meetings Thursday June 6, 2013

Dear Members, Patrons, and Interested Parties:

This message is to give notice of two FOIA meetings next Thursday, June 6, 2013:

The Electronic Meetings Subcommittee will meet at 10:00 AM in the Fifth Floor West Confereence Room of the General Assembly Building, 201 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA, 23219.  As a reminder, HB 2032 (May) and SB 889 (Black) were referred to the Subcommittee for study.  The Subcommittee consists of Council members Kathleen Dooley, Stephanie Hamlett, John Selph, and George Whitehurst

The full FOIA Council will meet at 1:30 PM in House Room C of the General Assembly Building.  

Agendas for both meetings are attached.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me or Maria J.K. Everett, Executive Director.

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Alan Gernhardt, Staff Attorney

Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council

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Richmond, Virginia 23219

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Cuccinelli, McAuliffe on political transparency

Headlines from yesterday's VPAP luncheon emphasized how the two gubernatorial candidates fussed and sparred. But we heard Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe agree on one issue -- the important role of transparency in politics.

Here's what Cuccinelli and McAuliffe told 350 guests who gathered at the Richmond Marriott:

"VPAP deserves a lot of credit for making Virginia's disclosure system work." - Ken Cuccinelli

"I want to give vpap.org a great round of applause for making Virginia a better state." - Terry McAuliffe

EVENT PHOTOS

Media Coverage

VIDEO: WDBJ7 - Leading candidates for Virginia governor speak at fundraiser in Richmond

Associated Press - McAuliffe, Cuccinelli split time at luncheon

Daily Press - Cuccinelli, McAuliffe, spar over transparency at first joint appearance

Fox News - Virginia AG Cuccinelli challenges McAuliffe to 15 debates in guv race

Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star - Cuccinelli, McAuliffe trade barbs at luncheon

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Cuccinelli, McAuliffe attack one another over transparency

Washington Examiner - Ken Cuccinelli, Terry McAuliffe trade jabs over openness

Washington Post - In joint appearance, McAuliffe, Cuccinelli trade jabs over debates, transparency

Washington Times - Va. gubernatorial candidates spar on transparency

 

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YCRC 6 June mtg Call & Info

Greetings, Fellow Republicans!

 

Attached and below please find the Call for the YCRC 6 June 2013 meeting at York Hall. We’re very excited to have our Lt. Gov. candidate E. W. Jackson as our guest speaker! His enthusiastic speech at the RPV Convention on the 18^th  brought delegates to their feet and swept him to win all 4 ballots leading up to gaining over 50% to earn the nomination. Now it’s up to us to get behind him to motivate everyone to vote for him as our new Lt. Governor!

 

As announced at the 2 May meeting, YCRC Vice Chairman – District Operations Sue McRoberts resigned her position due to family commitments. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. We are very grateful for the hard work Sue did organizing election day poll manning as well as her door knocking and other campaign efforts last year!

è At next Thursday’s YCRC meeting, we will be taking nominations from the floor for the election of a new Vice Chairman – District Operations to complete the term of office. This position is critically important with the upcoming campaign work for the statewide & delegate elections in November!

 

Please mark your calendar to attend these important upcoming events:

 

è Monday, 3 June, 7 PM -   Peninsula Young Republicans Chairman, Jared Hendrix, is inviting you to attend their regular business meeting being held at Angelo's Steakhouse, 755 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601, on Monday June 3, 2013 starting at 7:00 PM. The YRs are welcoming a very special guest, Morton Blackwell, Virginia's National Committeeman. Mr. Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, is one of the leading figures in the Republican Party and the modern conservative movement. He's been involved in politics for almost half a century since serving as Barry Goldwater's youngest delegate to the 1964 national convention.

Mr. Blackwell’s discussion topics: Building a governing majority; the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa; and the ensuing rules debacle over the course of the last few months. It's important to understand the consequences these rules have on grassroots activists as well as how important it is to stay engaged in the Republican Party.

 

è Tuesday, 4 June , 6:15 PM - Fundraiser Reception with Republican candidate for Governor Ken Cuccinelli @ Greg Garrett’s home, 122 Sandbox Lane, Yorktown 23692. For details, please see the attached flier invitation.

 

è Saturday, 15 June, 6 PM - York Republican Women’s Club Dinner-Auction Fundraiser @ Olde Port Cove clubhouse, off Calthrop Neck Rd. to the right in subdivision. Please see attached flier or contact Mary Clark (867-8151) or Shirley Charles (506-2556).

 

 

If you can’t attend the 6 June YCRC meeting, a proxy form is attached for you to make arrangements for someone from your district (non-YCRC member) to attend as your proxy so you don’t have an absence recorded. Remember – if you miss three (3) consecutive meetings, you resign your membership (lose voting status) and must seek reinstatement in the same manner as new prospective members, per RPV Party Plan requirements.

The 2 May YCRC meeting minutes are attached, also, for your review.

 

I look forward to seeing you all next Thursday at York Hall for our meeting and hearing Republican Lt. Gov. candidate E.W. Jackson speak about his plans and campaign!

Have a wonderful week!

 

For God and Country,

Lynda

 

Lynda Fairman

Chairman, York County Republican Committee

www.ycrc-va.com

 

 

 

As Chairman of the York County Republican Committee and pursuant to the YCRC Bylaws, I, Lynda Fairman, do issue this Call for the general meeting of the York County Republican Committee to be held Thursday, 6 June 2013, at 7:00 pm at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, Virginia for the purpose of conducting business as stated in the following/attached Agenda.

 

AGENDA

6 June 2013

 

I. Call to Order / Opening Ceremonies                                                           7:00 – 7:10 PM

A. Invocation, Pledge, Republican Creed

B. Welcome Guests

 

II. Program / Guest Speakers                                                                         7:10 – 7:40 PM

A.    E. W. Jackson, Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor

 

III. Roll Call / Handle Proxies / Determine Quorum                                       7:40 – 7:45 PM

 

IV. Announcements                                                                                        7:45 – 7:55 PM

A.    YRWC Dinner Auction Fundraiser, 15 June – Mary Clark & Shirley Charles

B.    Cuccinelli Door Knocking, Sat. 15 June; phone banking every Tues – Tim Pogge

C.   Other: (sign up form upon arrival)

 

V. Chairman’s Report / Comments                                                                7:55 – 8:00 PM

 

VI. Approval of 2 May 2013 YCRC Mtg. Minutes                                          8:00 – 8:05 PM

A.    Distributed via email prior to mtg.

 

VII. Introduction of Prospective Members                                                      8:05 – 8:10 PM

A.    New applicants applying tonight

B.    2012-2014 members seeking reinstatement after missing 3 consecutive mtgs.

 

VIII. Officer, Committee Reports                                                                   8:10 – 8:25 PM

 

IX. Unfinished Business                                                                                  8:25 – 8:35 PM                      

A. Consideration of new members introduced at previous meetings, if in attendance: Philip Bogert, Jeffrey Bramick, Gary Brocksmith, Miles Burcher, Robert Harrell, Conni Jones, Michelle Krewinghaus, Jeremy Melish, Carol Meredith, David Meredith, Sharra Odom, Gary Porter, Lisa Wallace

 

            B. Consideration of 2012-2014 members seeking reinstatement after three (3) consecutive YCRC meeting absences introduced at previous meetings, if in attendance: Delbert Curtis, Norman Ingram, Bobby Rapp, Tu Ritter

 

X. New Business                                                                                             8:35 – 8:55 PM

A.    Nominations & Election of new YCRC Vice Chairman – District Operations

B.    Yorktown 4^th of July Parade participation & Republican booth

C.   Other (sign up form upon arrival)

XI. Adjournment                                                                                              9:00  PM

 

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