New Illinois: Eighth Constitutional Convention

The Eighth Constitutional Convention for New Illinois will be held at the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1621 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, Illinois.

Registration is from 3:00 – 6:00. An optional prayer gathering will be held from 5:00-5:30.

Social hour will be from 5:30 – 6:30. A VIP reception will also be held from 5:45 – 6:30.

Friday evening dinner will be followed by a keynote address from Don Wilson, author and Expert on the history of the United States Constitution. He holds a master’s degree in government with a specialization in political theory from California State University. A US Navy veteran, Wilson was the lead consultant for the Veterans Affairs Committee in the California State Senate, writing all the analysis for legislation affecting veterans. His first book, St. Andrew’s American Revolution, explains the true ideas and nature of the Founders’ Whig philosophy.

Saturday morning will feature Don Wilson and other speakers. After each speaker, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.

Next, a joint session of the New Illinois State Legislature will include the following:

• Marty Kelly, Chairman of the Finance Committee, will provide information on the financial feasibility of a new state.
• John Hobart, Chairman of the Law Research & Review Committee, will provide a report.
• G. H. Merritt, New Illinois Chairman, will talk about the line item veto.
• Dan Juffernbruch, Chairman of the Constitution Committee and New Illinois Senate Vice Chairman, will report on the progress on the second draft of the New Illinois State Constitution. Dan’s report will be followed by a short time for questions and discussion.

Saturday afternoon there will be a working session for the New Illinois State Senate and Assembly. Concurrently, Larry Mulch, New Illinois State Vice Chairman and Hancock County Committee Chairman, will host a discussion and answer questions about New Illinois. Don Wilson will participate, as well as author and financial expert Bill Bergman.

Deadline for purchase of tickets that include meals is Monday, November 10.  Please call (217) 649-6718 with questions or to inquire about ticket availability after the deadline. Tickets to hear speakers only on Friday at 7:45 will be available at the door with a surcharge. Tickets available at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/new-illinois-8th-constitutional-convention.

Group rates are available for rooms at the Chateau. Please specify “New Illinois” in order to receive the discounted rate of $89 plus tax. Call the hotel directly at (309) 662-2020.