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Pinging to help complete this list of NRA nominees and where they stand on CARA.

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Thanks for finding this data and posting it for us!

This outrageous, The staff of the NRA will not release contact information for the nominees so members can ask them what their position is on CARA - the "Confiscation and Relocation Act."

Until the NRA is totally honest about these possible hidden CARA agenda carriers/pushers, they can forget about any donation from me! This is like having covert Planned Parenthood members on a board of a Pro Life group against abortions!

Thanks to the power of the internet and Free Republic, we can drag anyone out in the light of day including those, who for the most part are conservative but may have some really bad DNA in hidden in their genes!

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Here is something from a Nov. thread.

Here are a few of the "Heroes and Zeroes" among the NRA Board of Directors. THANK the Heroes and SPANK the Zeroes!!! Remember them next time they are up for reelection to the NRA Board!
THANK the following NRA Directors for leading the charge against CARA and for gun rights and property rights:
HEROES:
U S Senator and NRA Director Larry Craig of Idaho - Led the charge on Thursday and Friday, when CARA was debated in committees.
U S Representative and NRA Director Barbara Cubin of Wyoming - had a commitment in Wyoming and could not attend, but sent word that she was opposed to CARA and was quoted by Directors during debate.
Director John Cushman of New York - pointed out that the words "sportsmen" and "hunting" are not even mentioned in CARA, and questioned it's benefit to gun owners.
NRA Second Vice President Sandra Froman of Arizona - was unable to attend, but called in and made it clear that CARA has massive grassroots opposition among the broad base of NRA members.
Director Susan Howard of Texas - spoke at length against CARA, stating "Texas is nearly all private property, and thank goodness for that!"
Director Dave Keene of Virginia - CHAMPION. With Wayne Ross, he proposed striking out the resolution language that claimed CARA actually helped property owners. Keene and Ross carried the day by a vote of 35 to 10.
U S Senator Don Nickles of Oklahoma - is not a Board member and did not attend the meeting. However, he was cited as a prominent opponent. Nickles has given the best response of all when asked about CARA's claims to having "property rights protections." He said they were "a head fake!"
Director Grover Norquist of Washington, DC - Norquist pointed out that most conservative organizations are strongly opposed to CARA, and that the NRA is even becoming isolated among gun owner and hunting groups. Several of the NRA's own state affiliates have come out against the Land Grab.
Director Ted Nugent of Michigan - was not present, but made his opposition to the Land Grab known publicly ahead of the meeting. In his own words, the Motor City Madman and rock and roll legend simply said, "CARA SUX!"
Director Jay Printz of Montana - announced ahead of meeting that he did not support CARA, and helped to organize opposition.
NRA First Vice President Kayne Robinson of Iowa - chaired the meeting on Saturday ( NRA President Charleton Heston was not present ). He was fair and even handed, but made it clear that he does not support the CARA Land Grab.
Director Wayne Ross of Alaska - CHAMPION. Led the charge for freedom at the full Board meeting on Saturday, delivering a lengthy speech against the NRA's involvement in a massive, unprecedented land acquisition buying spree like CARA. Worked with Director Dave Keene to strip out pro-CARA language from the resolution.
Director Bruce Stern of Connecticut - Quote of the Day: Stern said that the resolution endorsing CARA was "semi-congealed pudding." He added that Directors should not "sign a document before it is filled in" because CARA keeps changing and adding more pork as it moves through the legislative process.
Director Harry Thomas of Ohio - asked several times about CARA's fire hose of guaranteed billions to condemn private land.
ZEROES - supported CARA, the Pork Barrel Land Grab - over one billion dollars per year to condemn private property (in alphabetical order):
Director Thomas Arvas of New Mexico - Chairman of the Wildlife Committee, spoke in favor of a strong endorsement for CARA.
NRA Institute for Legislative Action Chief Lobbyist Jim Baker - demonstrated nothing but contempt for CARA opponents. The NRA's top lobbyist is definitely out of touch with grassroots membership.
Director Mike Lee of Maine - suggested that members should "have trust and confidence in the staff." Let's see now, that's the same staff that got NRA into this CARA mess in the first place! No way!
Director Jim Nicholson - is fortunate to live in Texas, which is 98% private land. It will not be 98% private for much longer if CARA is approved - careful! You may get what you ask for!
Director James Porter - thinks CARA is great, but also said "this issue is screwed up - we have got to find a way out of this."
NRA staff member Susan Lamson - authored several letters to Congressmen and Senators over the past three years in support of the CARA Land Grab, and testified in person as well.
***The Worst*** Director Harold Volkmer of Missouri - was the Number One CARA supporter on Saturday, speaking in favor of it several times. Volkmer was a Congressman for nearly twenty years, and eventually gained a reputation for being out of touch with constituents. He was finally booted out of office in 1996 by Missouri constituents who had had enough. Perhaps it is time for NRA members to do the same, and send Volkmer packing!
Director J D Williams of Texas - claimed repeatedly that CARA will not lead to condemnation of private property, said it would all be "willing sellers." Sure, Mr. Williams! "Willing sellers" after endangered species devalue your land, government agencies threaten your access, and environmental extremists slap you with lawsuits!!! WAKE UP !
U S Representative and NRA Director Don Young of Alaska - the congressional sponsor of CARA. Young did not anticipate that there would be a floor fight on Saturday, and so left the NRA Board meeting a day early, on Friday. He was sure surprised upon discovering that his resolution had been sliced and diced!
Saturday's Board resolution, which scaled back but did not yet eliminate NRA's misguided support for CARA, is another small victory for the forces of freedom - thank those who were with us, educate the rest, and keep fighting.

Drag 'em out into the light of day, Gramps!

2nd Amendment bump!

Post #5 is from these two threads from a Nov. 8th Sierra Times Article by Mike Hardiman.

Here are the FReepublic links to those threads:

Some NRA Directors lead charge against CARA Land Grab
NRA: Heroes and Zeroes

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NRA ballot came out in the Feb. issue. Received in Jan. I suspect 90% of ballots already mailed in.

When I try to locate someone, I check the phone book. Failing that? Polk City Directory. Nowadays? Internet.

I dropped out of NRA in 1999 because I'd had enough of their shenanigans.

Now, every year they send me a free membership so that they won't have to admit that they're losing old members. - What a joke!

Get real. They are quite articulate in their position. They get money for state fish and game out of this. PERIOD. Don't expect them to fight battles outside of their charter.

The Facts About NRA and CARA

"...NRA would not attach its name and support to a bill if its effect was to infringe upon any of our members' Constitutional rights...."

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In July, the House Resources Committee favorably reported H.R. 701, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act known as CARA. Because the bill is expected to be brought to the House of Representatives for a vote sometime in the Fall, the NRA has received inquiries regarding its position on H.R. 701, specifically with respect to the perceived impacts of CARA upon private property owners. We are happy to set the record straight regarding NRA support of CARA so that our members will be informed of NRA's views.

NRA has supported CARA since it was first introduced in 1998 by Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska). All national conservation and hunting organizations are on record in support of CARA. NRA's support for CARA is tied to Title III, which provides additional funds to state fish and wildlife agencies through a trust account Congressionally established in the 1930's with the strong backing of sportsmen. The Pittman-Robertson trust account assists states in conserving and restoring wildlife and habitat.

The issue over CARA that has been brought to NRA's attention, however, is over Title II, which creates a land acquisition trust account for the federal land management agencies. Property rights groups claim that Title II will give the federal government unfettered powers to seize property owned by our citizens, and they have rallied grassroots efforts to have NRA withdraw its support for CARA.

We are very sensitive to the fears expressed by some of our members that CARA is a threat to private property owners. Congressman Young has endeavored to construct Title II in a manner that addresses and alleviates these fears. However, we doubt that any private property protections built into CARA will satisfy those of our citizens who oppose any further land acquisition and expansion of the federal estate.

In that context, while we have waged many battles over land acquisition and land transfer/exchange proposals when such actions pose a threat to hunting opportunities, the NRA has no position with respect to federal land acquisition, per se, due to our single issue charter. Rest assured that NRA would not attach its name and support to a bill if its effect was to infringe upon any of our members' Constitutional rights.

Again, our support for CARA is tied to Title III, which is one title of ten in the bill. On the other hand, property-rights groups oppose a different title of the ten. Professional observers understand the legislative process is one of debate and amendments, and concerned individuals would be better served by an action plan to amend the bill rather than ad hominem attacks on groups such as the NRA who are simply fulfilling their mandate to serve their own constituencies. We suggest you inquire of those who are provoking these attacks what their legislative plan of action may be.

The contact information for the individual responsible for launching this irresponsible diversion, Mr. J. Zane Walley, is (505) 653-4024; e-mail : frc@pvtnetworks.net, and we suggest you contact him posthaste. "Write Your Reps" tool at NRAILA.org-->

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The ballot package will be in the February issue of the Official Journals. It will contain a ballot to elect the directors, along with their biographical sketches. Also included will be the ballot for a Proposed Bylaw Amendment, as well as the accompanying statements in support and opposition to the Amendment.

Printing, binding and mailing of the American Rifleman, American Hunter, and America's 1st Freedom ballot issues started on January 6, 2002 and will be completed by January 17, 2002.

The following information may be of help to NRA members.

Voting members will receive their 2002 ballot packages in their February American Rifleman, American Hunter, and America's 1st Freedom. Magazine distribution is planned to be completed by January 17, 2002. The ballots should arrive in the hands of the voting members during the last two weeks of January.
The deadline for member of record (the last day you can become a voting member for this election cycle) is March 8, 2002. This is established by NRA Bylaws as 50 days prior to the Annual Meeting of Members.
The deadline for completed ballots to be received by the accounting firm (Deloitte & Touche) is April 7, 2002. Since this is Sunday, the last mail pickup will be Monday, April 8.
The following voting members will receive the ballots by first class mail:
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There will be two first class mail drops, with the first occurring at the end of January and the second being dropped on March 9, 2002.

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