New Illinois: Sixth Constitutional Convention

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

Registration is from 4:00 – 6:30. Social hour will be from 5:45 – 6:30.

The Friday evening dinner will be followed by a report from Chairman G. H. Merritt on New Illinois’ strategic planning and will include subsequent open discussion.

Saturday morning will feature board member Tom Kozik’s presentation, NCR-9-10: Why is it Important? NCR-9-10 stands for Natural Rights, Consent of the Governed, Republican Form of Government, 9^th Amendment – Rights Reserved to the People, and 10^th Amendment – Enumerated Powers.

Saturday morning’s keynote speaker will be Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (107^th District, Shelbyville), sponsor of the resolution for a new state. After Rep. Halbrook’s address, 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.
• Andy Williams, Chairman of the Law Research and Review Committee, will report on that group’s progress.
• Dan Juffernbruch, Chairman of the Constitution Committee and New Illinois Senate Vice Chairman, will report on the completion of the first draft of the New Illinois State Constitution. Dan’s report will be followed by a short time for questions and discussion.

Lunch will follow. Saturday afternoon 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.

Tickets can be purchased at https://buytickets.at/newillinois/1436214

Deadline for purchase of tickets that include meals is Sunday, November 3. The deadline for tickets that do not include meals is November 8. Please call (217) 649-6718 with questions or to inquire about ticket availability after the deadline. Tickets to hear speaker only on Friday at 7:45 PM or speakers only on Saturday at 9:00 AM will be available at the door with a surcharge.

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. If there are any questions, please ask for Brittany. Room reservations for the group rate are due by October 24.