We had our first College Republicans meeting (for this 2006-2007 academic year) on September 13th.



Two weeks later, we had our second meeting, featuring Brad Jones. Mr. Jones is a former member of the Sangamon County Board, who lost his seat a few years ago, to Democrat Sam Cahnman, by a margin of only 35 votes. Since Mr. Cahnman had become the Democrat nominee against our friend, State Representative Raymond Poe, Mr. Jones was running to win his seat back. He spoke briefly about his candidacy, and answered a few questions. We went over a couple of other items, and then adjourned. This was the shortest meeting we'd had, in quite awhile... It last only 19 minutes.

After we adjourned however, a briefing was held, by Colt Harris, our new Field Representative for the Leadership Institute. (Previously, our very own Chad Shaffer served in this position... and he set the record for the most number of conservative groups founded, at college campuses.)

Colt spoke to us about starting conservative clubs at UIS. We ultimately decided to start a pro-life club, a pro-2nd Amendment club, and a conservative publication.