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The Lincoln Series Leadership Class of 2022 Launched at Illinois State Fair GOP Day!

















 

The Lincoln Series Governors introduced the Class of 2022 to Illinois State Fair last Thursday. It was a great opportunity to meet legislators, staff, GOP operatives and have a classic state fair staple - corn dog!

  

Right to left: Katie Justak, TLS Governor; Abby Oliver, TLS Leadership Fellow; Vasavi Chakka, TLS Governor; House Republican Leader Jim Durkin; Marissa Spencer, TLS Leadership Fellow; Laura Kotelman, TLS Governor/Treasurer; Pat Bonk, TLS Leadership Fellow; and in front Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie.

  
Right to left: Abby Oliver, TLS Leadership Fellow; Vasavi Chakka, TLS Governor; IL GOP Chair Don Tracy; Katie Justak, TLS Governor; Congressman Rodney Davis; Marissa Spencer, TLS Leadership Fellow; Pat Bonk, TLS Leadership Fellow; and Laura Kotelman, TLS Governor/Treasurer.


Abby Oliver, TLS Leadership Fellow; State Rep. Dan Brady; Marissa Spencer, TLS Leadership Fellow; and Pat Bonk, TLS Leadership Fellow.

  

Abby Oliver, TLS Leadership Fellow; Pat Bonk, TLS Leadership Fellow; State Rep. Ryan Spain; State Rep. Tim Butler;  Laura Kotelman, TLS Governor/Treasurer; and Marissa Spencer, TLS Leadership Fellow.

  
Right to left: State Rep. Avery Bourne; Marissa Spencer, TLS Leadership Fellow; Pat Bonk, TLS Leadership Fellow; State Central Committeewoman Laura Pollastrini (TLS Class of 1997 and past TLS Treasurer); State Sen. Sue Rezin (TLS Class of 2009); State Sen. Terri Bryant (TLS Class of 2009; Past TLS President); Katie Justak, TLS Governor (TLS Class of 2009); Abby Oliver, TLS Leadership Fellow; Vasavi Chakka, TLS Governor;  Laura Kotelman, TLS Governor/Treasurer; and Randolph County Circuit Clerk Julie Carnahan.
 

ICYMI: NEWS

 

Chicago Tribune
‘It’s a new frontier’: Lake County treasurer among the first Illinois political candidates to accept campaign donations of Bitcoin, Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies

By John Keilman, August 25, 2021
Cryptocurrency’s march toward the mainstream has already captured coffee shops, software makers and online retailers, but this week it ventured into unusual territory — campaign contributions.

Continue reading here.
 

CNN.COM
19 states have never had a female governor

By Faith Karimi, August 24, 2021

When she was sworn in shortly after midnight, Democrat Kathy Hochul became the first female governor in New York state history.

She also became one of nine women governors currently serving in the US, tying a record high.
Progress, right?

Read more here.
 

CNN.COM
How the political environment is moving toward Republicans

Republicans gained a seat in the Connecticut state Senate this week. They won a special election in a district that President Joe Biden won by more than 20 points in 2020. 

Any individual special election such as this one comes with its caveats, but the trend in special state elections this year is becoming noticeable. Republicans are doing better than they were in the beginning of the year, and it could foretell their party's success in 2022. 

Continue reading here.

How Can Illinois Turn RED?

According to State Board of Elections data, approximately half of all state House of Representative races were uncontested between 2012 and 2020. This meant that the presence of only one candidate on the ballot left an average of 4.7 million voting-age Illinoisans who lived in those districts with no choices in elections that affect nearly every aspect of how they live life. Wondering how you can help our state turn RED? See below for more information and click here.



 

ATTENTION TLS MEMBERS!

Membership Perks just got better!
 
Have you missed a webinar you wanted to attend? Now you can catch up with the recorded Empowerment webinars on the password-protected page for members only. Please look for an email with more details. 

Become a Lincoln Series Member

Participate in Webinars FREE all year!


EMPOWER: Join an elite women’s statewide network dedicated to increasing and supporting the number of women running for office, working on campaigns and getting involved in public service as well as their state and local parties.

LEAD: Participate in educational and “how-to” programs on a full range
of political and public service topics and careers, including:
  • Networking events - statewide and locally; and
  • Monthly programming offered both in person or through webinars.
INSPIRE: We all win when more women have a seat at the table.  We are growing our statewide network of more than 200 alumnae by supporting and encouraging more women to get involved and achieve their goals politically and in public service.
 

HOW TO JOIN:

Visit the membership page at LincolnSeries.com to sign up. 

  • Dues are $50 annually for member at large 
  • Discounted dues of $25 for Leadership Track Alumnae and $30 for Young Republicans (30 & under)
  • Membership provides first access to events, often with reduced pricing.
  • Webinars are FREE! 
While membership is not required to participate in all the Empowerment Track programs, it is required for the Empowerment Track webinars.  The Leadership Track also requires membership. More information can be found here.
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As we work together as Republicans, as Illinoisans, to build a better, stronger, more ethical state, we all win when we include more women at the governing table - local, state or federal. With your donation and support, we can work toward that goal faster.  Thank you for your consideration!
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UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST
 
August 26th: Rep. Tony McCombie @ Byron Hills (Port Byron). Registration at 8am, Shotgun at 9am, Reception at 2PM.

August 26th: Rep. David Friess PreFair Party @ The W Restaurant Lounge (DuQuoin) from 5:00-7:00 PM. Free to attend. Contact: Sue Hamilton, jshamilton02@gmail.com or 618-681-0070.

August 30: Sen. Terri Bryant, State Fair Affair - DuQuoin County Fair; Alongi's Italian Restaurant, 18 W. Main St., DuQuoin, 5-7:00 p.m.; Kathy Willis, 618-534 4787 or wills62950@gmail.com.
 
SEPTEMBER
 
September 1: Leader Dan McConchie, Golf Outing, Rich Harvest Farms, 2330 Granart Rd., Sugar Grover, IL; 11:30 a.m. Registration; 12 p.m.; Lunch; 1:30 p.m. Shot Gun; 5:30 p.m.; Reception; Contact: Suzy Brown at 815-596-9160 or suzybrown@thenewberggroup.org.

September 2: Rep. Tom Demmer, On Tour Brewing, 1725 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Contact: Maureen Artl at 773-320-1150 or maureen.artl@gmail.com.

September 2: Rep. Tom Bennett, Bennett BBQ, Kruse Center, 207 N. Lawrence Ave., Gibson City; 5:00-7:00 p.m.; Contact: Sara Vaubel, sara@thenewberggroup.org or 815-596-9160.

September 7: Rep. Dan Brady, Registration at 11 a.m., Play begins at 1 p.m.; Contact: Lori Montana at 773-320-1938 or dan@votedanbrady.com.

September 8: Rep. Jackie Haas, Brickstone Brewery; 5:00-7:00 p.m.; Contact: Sara Vaubel at sara@thenewberggroup.org.

September 8: Rep. Dan Caulkins, Golf Outing, Red Tail Run, Decatur, Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Shot Gun at 1:00 p.,m.

September 9: Rep. Tony McCombie, Farm Fest, Brown Farm - Erie; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Contact:  Sara Vaubel at sara@thenewberggroup or 815-596-9160.

September 9: Rep. Mike Murphy, House Party, 8012 Wilson Terrace, Springfield, IL, 5:00-7:00 p.m.; Contact: Sara Vaubel at sara@thenewberggroup.org or 815-596-9160.

September 10: Sen. Terri Bryant, Golf Outing, Acorns Golf Course- Waterloo, Committee to Election Terri Bryant, P.O. Box 363, Murphysboro, IL 62966
 
 
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