[unspun]

Would we like to pass around cards, for people to write down their names and preferably email addresses (optionally, phone numbers and addresses) so we can let them be apprised of further events of interest, to those who believe in our free America and the principles of our founding?

We could tell the folks that this information will be maintained by volunteers associated with FreeRepublic Chicagoland.

I've done this kind of work before. It is a key element in building up the core/corps! If you wish, I could buy the cards and bring them, pass them out with a few others, and even make the announcement if you choose.

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[spintreebob]

unspun, excellent idea. Take advantage of any opportunity to build the right side. Welcome new people. Get practical and get their address.

BTW, is anyone responding to the various requests for someone to represent the pro-war side at the small, local debates? That's where we often lose. Both sides get invited. But our side doesn't take the invitation seriously. Then we wonder why our side isn't represented.

For example, Lane High School is sponsoring a debate and looking for someone to represent the pro-war side. I'll bet they're having no problem finding someone for the anti-war side.

[TheRightGuy]

Please reply, however you wish to.

Excellent idea! Spintreebob is big on this technique as well. I remember at the anti-anti-gun FReep in Des Plaines that he managed collect a good list of all those who attended. It's been put to good use.