Speaker: Mike Marron, State Representative, 104th District
Program: The Spring Legislative Session: What the Democrats did to the State of Illinois
ASR meetings are usually on the first Monday of the month (if not a holiday). The general format for meetings is as follows:
9:00 The doors open for coffee and light refreshments (donations accepted).
9:30 A brief business meeting. Visiting office holders/candidates may introduce themselves at this time.
9:40 The main program.
The ASR of Champaign County are affiliated with and in support of the Champaign County Republican Party. The goals of the Organization shall be to:
Assist its members to become better informed in political matters by hearing elected officials and others speak at its meetings.
Provide a forum to facilitate input from ASR to candidates and party officials on significant issues.
Help get out the vote, especially among seniors.
Assist Republican candidates in their bid for elective office, except that the Organization shall not endorse candidates in a primary election.
Promote and support Republican ideas and issues.
Work toward party unity.
Provide a standard for other age groups to respect and imitate.
Any person who considers himself/herself to be a senior citizen and a Republican may become a member of the Organization. A person shall become a member simply by attending a meeting.
Regular meetings of the ASR shall normally be held at the Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL.
