Question of the day
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 - Posted by Rich Miller
* From a press release…
GOVERNOR QUINN ANNOUNCES ILLINOIS INAUGURAL COMMITTEE 2011 AND SCHEDULE OF INAUGURAL EVENTS
CHICAGO - Today, Governor Pat Quinn announced the creation of the Illinois Inaugural Committee 2011. The Committee is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization responsible for the planning of the 2011 Inaugural events, with the newly-elected constitutional officers serving as honorary co-chairs. The Inauguration is dedicated to the people of Illinois – showcasing their strength, spirit and character. All funds for the Inaugural events will be raised from private donors and any remaining funds will be contributed to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.
“The 2011 Inauguration marks the start of a new era in Illinois Government,” said Governor-Elect Pat Quinn. “This committee will work closely with all the Constitutional Officers to present Inaugural events that will bring Illinoisans together in a bipartisan way that will move our State forward.”
The Inauguration will be held in Springfield on Monday, Jan. 10. All events will be held in Springfield; schedule as follows:
Sunday, Jan. 9
* Gold Star Families Reception (military families only): 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Executive Mansion. The Governor and his family will welcome Gold Star family members for a reception honoring their loved ones.
Monday, Jan. 10
* Inter-Faith Service: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. (doors will open at 8:15 a.m.) at the First Presbyterian Church (321 South 7th Street). The Governor and his family will join the Constitutional Officers and their families for an interfaith service.
* Inaugural Ceremony: 11 a.m. -1 p.m. (doors will open at 8:00 a.m.) at the Prairie Convention Center. The Governor and the Constitutional Officers will take the Oath of Office and deliver their inaugural addresses.
* Executive Mansion Open House: 2:30p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Executive Mansion. Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by Lieutenant Governor-Elect Sheila Simon in greeting the public at the Executive Mansion.
* Inaugural Ball: 8 p.m. – Midnight at the Prairie Convention Center. The Governor and Constitutional Officers will take part in the traditional Inaugural Ball.
More information on the Illinois Inauguration 2011 can be found at http://www.IIC2011.com.
So far, the event’s website lists just two corporate sponsors, the Merchandise Mart and Chicago-Copywriter.com.
* The Question: Who else should sponsor the governor’s inauguration?
Snark is obviously encouraged.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:27 am:
“… our final sponsor, the ASPCA”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:30 am:
“John Scopes and the Monkeys will be the ‘House Band’ for the festivities”
- sal-says - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:31 am:
Flip Flop Club of America; Illinois Chapter.
The Procrastination Organization; Facebook.
- hammer - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:32 am:
Manny’s Deli
RGA
Alexi Giannoulias
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:34 am:
Ed and Anne Burke.
- Deep South - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:36 am:
SEIU, AFSCME
- Samwise - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:37 am:
http://www.soyboy.com/
- skhicks - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:41 am:
The Golden Parachute Club - K. Granberg (President), E. Jones (Chairman of the Board)
Association of State Workers Without Credentials (aka - the $1500 Club)
- MrJM - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:44 am:
State Jewelry & Loans
Scott Lee Cohen helped to fund Pat’s victory, so why not fund the victory party?
– MrJM
- frustrated GOP - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:47 am:
The Chamber of Commerce and economic development departments from the following states: Wisc, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, & Mo.
- J - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:48 am:
damn, Oswego Willy beat me to the punch
Another possibility: People who Paid Their Taxes
- Gunner the Runner - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:48 am:
Diet Rite
- shore - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:58 am:
sponsors
PETA-something related to a puppy ad
pistachio nuts
joseph a bank-maker of the infamous purple tie
- Quizzical - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:02 am:
The Waffle House
- skhicks - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:13 am:
The Cullerton 700 (No checks, Please!)
- Homer J. Simpson - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:13 am:
Almond Joy
…Because sometimes you feel like a nut.
- wordslinger - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:14 am:
Bill Brady, who made it all possible
Andy McKenna, Jim Ryan, Kirk Dillard and Bob Schillerstrom, who made Bill Brady possible
Rod Blago, Tony Rezko, Stuart Levine, Pat Fitzgerald, et. al for bestowing the power of incumbency
Any investment banking firm that took its 2.5 points off “negotiated” state bond issues for about 20 minutes worth of risk
Manny’s Big and Tall Shops
McDonalds, the breakfast, lunch and dinner of champions
Rogaine
- Holdingontomywallet - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:15 am:
Mili Vanilli
- todd - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:28 am:
Rich –
I saw a calendar that had the GA swearing in on the 12th. This is the first time I can remember there being 2 different dates between the Gov and the GA. Am I missing something?
- OneMan - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:28 am:
The IEA, Jello and the National College of Chiropractic.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:30 am:
The “Pal the Puppy Goes to the Inauguration” coloring book for kids … to EXPLAIN what happens during an inauguration … sponsored by Jason Plummer.
- Dooley Dudright - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:41 am:
The committee exists as a not-for-profit corporation — but names of (1) a president and (2) a secretary do not appear to be of record. Registered agent Joseph Seliga is a partner at Mayer Brown.
Per http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com:
Secretary of State Jesse White
CORPORATION FILE DETAIL REPORT
Entity Name ILLINOIS INAUGURAL COMMITTEE 2011 File Number 67282396 Status ACTIVE
Entity Type CORPORATION Typeof Corp NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Incorporation Date (Domestic) 11/16/2010 State ILLINOIS
Agent Name JOSEPH SELIGA Agent Change Date 11/16/2010
Agent Street Address 71 S WACKER DR STE 4121.W President Name & Address
Agent City CHICAGO Secretary Name & Address
Agent Zip 60606 Duration Date PERPETUAL
Annual Report Filing Date 00/00/0000
- WRMNpolitics - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:41 am:
I suggest that concession stands be available at the swearing in event, featuring pulled pork, tax hike salad with pet project dressing, gerrymandered jello, legislative fried twinkies and General Assembly juice (full of promises,but delivers only empty calories). Entrance to the event by contribution to “I have a mandate 2010″.
- Skeptical Cynic - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 9:56 am:
Super 8 and Motel 6 should be forced to engage in a bidding war as exclusive lodgings provider for the inaugural festivities.
- Angry Chicagoan - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 10:08 am:
Well, seeing as “Governor-elect Pat Quinn” is calling for support to mark a new-era in Illinois government, he probably won’t be getting too many donations from his predecessor, Governor Pat Quinn.
- Jake from Elwood - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 10:24 am:
Super 8 Motel,
a kazoo manufacturer,
the makers of Mr. Microphone, and of course,
No-Doz
- Cincinnatus - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 10:39 am:
The Taxpayers
or
Nobody
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 10:46 am:
Groupon. Oops, make that Google.
- Way Way Down Here - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 10:48 am:
Illinois Soybean Association
- amalia - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 10:50 am:
The Chicago White Sox, with an appearance by SouthPaw, of course.
- S - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 11:46 am:
Manny’s Deli!
- S - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 11:47 am:
The Butter Cow!
- Wumpus - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 12:40 pm:
Dairy Queen
and Bill brady’s company
- Irish - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 2:10 pm:
Society for Maintaining the Status Quo
Kick the Can Toy Co.
No Decisions are Better than the Wrong Decision Seminar Group.
Wishy Washy dish soap
Sally Fields You Really Like me Club.
Fluff Marshmallow Co.
- Bitterman - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 3:04 pm:
“Sally Fileds You Really Like me Club”…LOL LOL
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 4:15 pm:
I cannot believe that Quinn has the unmitigated gall to think about partying while the state is in so much trouble, some of which is his fault as things worsened, as opposed to getting better, under his watch. (Wait for it, here comes my snark) Then again this is Quinn, so yes I can believe he has the unmitigated gall. By contrast, Chris Christie is so smart. He was elected governor of a state that had a huge fiscal and ethics crisis. He vowed that if elected he would get down to work to fix problems and restore integrity, and by all accounts he has done just that. Mind you Chrisite wasn’t bouncing around NJ state politics for nearly 40 years, but he had a keen basic instinct on what NOT to do as the governor of a seriously troubled state: he did not have an Inaugural Ball for starters. He has used his time in office to actually work hard and move NJ forward. It’s too soon to tell how well his solutions will pay off in the long run, but his exhibition of strong, principled and ethical leadership in crisis is unquestionable. Too bad he doesn’t have a twin who lived in Illinois, who could’ve run for governor this year.
Rich, I have a very serious question: was Herring (the guy who shot two police officers in cold blood last week) one of the MGT Push parolees? He was convicted in 2007 of a Class X felony his early parole doesn’t jive with the time he was supposed to have served.
Lastly, Quinn just gave Groupon a tax-payer funded bailout, should Groupon have to pay it back? With $6 billion big ones coming its way, I think so.
- Ain't No Justice - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 5:37 pm:
“- frustrated GOP - Wednesday, Dec 1, 10 @ 8:47 am: The Chamber of Commerce and economic development departments from the following states: Wisc, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, & Mo.”
Rich if there was an award for this….Frustrated GOP should win it! Excellent snark!!!!!!!!!
- Homer J. Simpson - Thursday, Dec 2, 10 @ 7:19 pm:
also curious about the Groupon question from Anon.