Here is the 2008 Pennsylvania firearms event update for
August.  Whenever arranging a booth or an OPH table to
engage in any political activity, please contact the event
sponsor for their rules and guidelines.  It never hurts to
confirm the event as listed, as I occasionally make
transcription mistakes and I don't check all the
URLs/emails.

Forward to me appropriate event information and I'll add it
to this list.

Mark

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Firearm Events for Pennsylvania - 2008 August Update


July 26-27, 2008 - Kutztown, PA  (W of Allentown)
Gun Show, Fairgrounds Belzner Hall
Commonwealth Target
570-640-0144
http://www.comtgt.info

August 3, 2008 - Somerset, PA
Friends of the NRA Event, Ramada Inn (Turnpike Exit)
Lew Crammer
814-445-7189

August 8, 2008 - Greensburg, PA (E of Pittsburgh)
Friends of the NRA Event, Ferrate's Lakeview Lounge
Barb Bardwell
724-863-7495

August 9-10, 2008 -- Leesport, PA (N of Reading)
Gun Show, Leesport Farmers Market
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

August 15, 2008 - State College, PA
Friends of the NRA Event, Ramada Inn
Steve Kutz
814-359-0032  steve.kutz(at)verizon.net

August 16-17, 2008 -- Philadelphia, PA
Gun Show, PA Army National Guard
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

August 16-17, 2008 -- Bradford, PA (McKean County)
Gun Show, Masonic Center
Bradford Gun Show
814-225-4435

August 16-17, 2008 -- Brookville, PA (Jefferson County)
Gun Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Antique Firearms & Indian Artifacts
814-849-0077

August 22, 2008 - Johnstown, PA
Friends of the NRA Event, Christ the Savior Hall
George Evanisko
814-539-2158

August 29-31, 2008 - Allentown, PA
Gun Show, Days Inn Conference Center
Eagle Arms Productions
610-398-2650

August 30-31, 2008 -- Washington, PA
Gun Show, Washington County Fair Grounds
A.R.H Sport Shop
724-948-3571  arhsportshop(at)yahoo.com
http://www.arhsportshop.com

September 6-7, 2008 -- Harrisburg, PA
Gun Show, Farm Show Complex
Mid-Atlantic Arms Collectors
570-679-2250  800-679-2250  maacpsse(at)echos.net
http://www.maacpsse.com/maac.html

September 11, 2008 - Butler, PA (N of Pittsburgh)
Friends of the NRA Event, Days Inn
Terry Beer
724- 272-1671  tbeer(at)zoominternet.net

September 13, 2008 - Imperial, PA (W of Pittsburgh)
Friends of the NRA Event, Days Inn
Bill Thomas
724-695-0581

September 13-14, 2008 -- Greensburg, PA (Westmoreland County)
Gun Show, Westmoreland Mall Annex
PA Gun Collectors Association
412-531-5087  admin(at)pgca.us
http://www.pgca.us/

September 13-14, 2008 - Greencastle, PA (N of Hagerstown, MD)
Gun Show, Mason-Dixon Auto Auction
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

September 18, 2008 - Monongahela, PA (SE of Pittsburgh)
Friends of the NRA Event, Valley Inn Social Hall
Laraine Grcich
724-379-4487  lagrcich(at)comcast.net

September 19-21, 2008 - King of Prussia, PA (near Philadelphia)
Gun Show, Valley Forge Convention Center
Valley Forge Gun Collectors
610-975-0877  www.valleyforgegunshow.com

September 20, 2008 - Kennet Square, PA (N of Wilmington, DE)
Friends of the NRA Event, Red Clay Room
Larry Bickings
610-274-2049  larrybickings(at)comcast.net

September 20-21, 2008 -- Scranton, PA
Gun Show, Days Inn
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

September 21, 2008 - Mechanicsburg, PA (SE of Harrisburg)
Friends of the NRA Event, Mechanicsburg Sports Assoc.
Kory Enck
717-689-3200  kenck(at)nrahq.org

September 25, 2008 - Indiana, PA
Friends of the NRA Event, Novacel Center
Terri Plyler
724-397-5530 trck(at)localnet.com

September 25, 2008 - Mansfield, PA (Tioga County)
Friends of the NRA Event, Mansfield Hose Company
Jon Banik
570-724-5968

September 25, 2008 - Indiana, PA
Friends of the NRA Event, Novacel Center
Terri Plyler
724-397-2249  1002(at)yahoo.com

September 27, 2008 - Shippensville, PA (Clarion County)
Friends of the NRA Event, Traditions Banquet Center
Dan & Julie Kahale
814-797-2235  jkahle(at)windstream.net

September 27, 2008 - Breezwood, PA (Bedford County)
Friends of the NRA Event, Breezwood Fire Hall
Larry Harclerode
814-847-2838   harclerode(at)yellowbananas.com

September 28, 2008 - North Huntingdon, PA (E of Pittsburgh)
Friends of the NRA Event, Stratigo's Carering Center
Dale Emerick
412-580-1642  dale_emerick(at)agilent.com

October 4-5, 2008 -- Carlisle, PA
Gun Show, Carlisle Expo Center
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

October 25-26, 2008 -- York, PA
Gun Show, York Fairgrounds
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-2470  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

November 1-2, 2008-- Gilbertsville, PA ( near Valley Forge)
Gun Show, Gilbertsville Fire Co.
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

November 8-9, 2008  - Hamburg, PA (W of Allentown)
Gun Show, Hamburg Field House
PA Antique Gun Collectors Assoc.
215-628-4170
http://www.pagca.com/

November 8-9, 2008 -- Philadelphia, PA
Gun Show, Army National Guard
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

November 15-16, 2008 - Greencastle, PA (N of Hagerstown, MD)
Gun Show, Mason-Dixon Auto Auction
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

November 15-16, 2008 -- Greensburg, PA (Westmoreland County)
Gun Show, Westmoreland Mall Annex
PA Gun Collectors Association
412-531-5087  admin(at)pgca.us
http://www.pgca.us/

November 22-23, 2008 -- Leesport, PA (N of Reading)
Gun Show, Leesport Farmers Market
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

November 29-30, 2008 -- Schnecksville, PA (near Allentown)
Gun Show, Schnecksville Fire Co.
Appalachian Promotions
717-697-3088  AppPromotions(at)aol.com
http://www.appalachianpromotions.com

December 13-14, 2008 -- Harrisburg, PA
Gun Show, Farm Show Complex
Mid-Atlantic Arms Collectors
570-679-2250  800-679-2250  maacpsse(at)echos.net
http://www.maacpsse.com/maac.html

December 19-21, 2008 - King of Prussia, PA (near Philadelphia)
Gun Show, Valley Forge Convention Center
Valley Forge Gun Collectors
610-975-0877  www.valleyforgegunshow.com

Can someone tell me the strategy here? 

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/07/19/surprise-visit-by-bob-barr-at-netroots-conference/ 

Rush Limbaugh mentioned it this afternoon.  "Someone needs to tell Barr this is not a very Libertarian..."

I don't remember Barr official position on CO2, Global Warming, Etc.  It was not mentioned at the convention that I remember. 

Dave,

And as this posting shows, the political establishment also wanted to deny people from their own parties the chance to run.  Many PaCleanSweep candidates were Ds and Rs running as such.  I guess the political establishment didn't see them as members of the most important party -- the incumbent party.   

The "us versus them" mindset is really entrenched in Harrisburg.

Mark

Mik,

What fries me is that all this was going on while the Pa ballot access coalition was appealing to the state government committee and the legislature for more equitable ballot access laws.  All the while, these people were working feverishly at taxpayer expense to deny us access to the ballot.

David Jahn

Generally, Meetings are the first Monday of the month during the summer. In September that will be Labor Day, so we will need to switch.

We need campaign volunteers to help with any of the six races with Libertarian candidates on the ballot in the county. Contact either Berlie at the address above or Mik Robertson; 814-358-2882, or email kalzone@alltel.net.

I think this merits a press release as well. The abuse of authority and public funds is appalling. Between the Beauty Queens on the payroll, the use of taxpayer on campaigns, and the struggle to see how much pork can be brought back to the district, it is no wonder that the General Assembly has to keep seeking ways to increase revenue. The government of the Commonwealth has been notoriously corrupt in the past, due primarily to major political parties in the larger population areas, but this is getting completely out of hand.   

Mik Robertson

Third-party candidates weren’t the only targets of Bonusgate-funded research.  The PG reported today (7/20/2008) that CleanSweep candidates and some Republican candidates were put under a taxpayer-funded microscope.  Here’s the link followed by a few choice excerpts:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08202/898222-178.stm

PACleanSweep – “Many of those targeted in the project were sponsored by PACleanSweep, a group formed to oust lawmakers who had voted for an unpopular legislative pay raise.”

Swann and Scranton – “The grand jury also said that Mr. Manzo directed Nora Sabo, an employee in Mr. Webb's office, to conduct opposition research on prospective Republican gubernatorial candidates Lynn Swann and William Scranton III.”

LexisNexis Accounts and Travel Expenses – “Employees were asked to use LexisNexis, an online search service that makes use of thousands of databases. The state had several LexisNexis accounts that a grand jury later said were used for opposition research.”

“… taxpayer-funded LexisNexis accounts were routinely used to perform research and in which state employees would sometimes travel to county courthouses to check records on opponents and bill the trips to the state.”

Imagine how government-funded elections would work with this crowd.  Bonusgate would work on the front end to deter candidates, while public funding of elections would work to subsidize and encourage others. Sounds like a great angle for a LTE in your local paper where you can add an additional perspective on Bonusgate. 

Mark

Next meeting is 5:30p.m. on Monday, Aug.4, at B J's Restaurant, Exit 53 (I 80).   Next meeting to be determined. 
Call Mr. B. Etzel, WVC, at 814-797-2855 for updates and future meetings.

or email: rbetzel@penn.com

Perfect.

Under "fair use" one is allowed to use (an) excerpt(s).

Mik, if you think Bob Barr had a contentious race this year, could you imagine if Jesse the Body was in the run?   I would not vote for him for sure, but darn would i like to see that happen at the next convention.