From: [m c pherso] at [lumina.ucsd.edu] (John McPherson)
Newsgroups: talk.politics.guns,ca.politics,alt.politics.libertarian
Subject: SD Militia Newsletter, volume 1 issue 2
Date: 26 Jun 1994 19:14:25 -0400

        [Forwarded from John Wallner <[j--ll--r] at [orincon.com]>, please respond
        to him directly ... I'm only passing this on. -- JM]
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* The San Diego Militia, Volume 1, Issue 2.  June, 1994               *
* (Electronic Version)                                                *
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* "What is the militia?  It is the whole people." -- George Mason     *
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* The official newsletter of the San Diego Militia                    *
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* Fore more information:                                              *
*      The San Diego Militia                                          *
*      P.O. Box 12361                                                 *
*      La Jolla, Ca., 92039                                           *
*      [j--ll--r] at [acusd.edu]                                             *
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			First Meeting Well Attended

The first organizational meeting of the San Diego Militia was held on
Flag Day, June 14, 1994.  Over fifty people attended.  The attendees
discussed goals, activities, legal considerations, organization, and
membership requirements.

Twenty six people volunteered on the spot.  Our mailing list now has 
the names of 67 volunteers.  And applications for membership are still
coming in!


			Officers Appointed

The corporate officers of the San Diego Militia were appointed and
approved at the last meeting.  They are:
President: 		John Wallner
Vice President: 	Richard Rider 
Recruiting / Safety: 	Bruce Skane
Secretary:		Rod Van Orden
Treasurer:		Keith Skane


			Militia Organization

Eventually, the San Diego Militia will be organized as a not-for-profit
corporation.  Like all corporations, we will have an elected board of
directors, who in turn appoint the corporate officers (i.e., President,
Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer).

Volunteers will carry a Marine Corps rank, ranging from Private to
General.  Volunteers with military experience will hold their last paid
rank plus one.  Volunteers with no military experience hold the rank of
Corporal.  Last minute volunteers will hold the rank of Private, or
Private First Class.  This structure allows for graceful accommodation
of last minute volunteers, while maintaining the chain of command.


			Nationwide Contacts

In addition to the San Diego Militia, there are other groups of
citizen's militias springing up around the country.  The San Diego
Militia communications committee has made contact with new or existing
militias in Santa Cruz, Illinois, Sacramento, Columbus, and Oregon.


			A Place to Drill

We are still looking for a place to drill.  We have tried to get a
permit to drill in Balboa Park, but it has been difficult due to a
recently passed city ordinance banning firearms from parks and "open
spaces."  Eventually, we still hope to obtain the necessary permits.
In the meantime, we need a place to practice our parade style military
drill.  If you know of an available large open space that is centrally
located, please let us know.  A parking lot or large yard would suffice.


			Meeting With the Sheriff

John Wallner, the organizer of the San Diego Militia, had a brief
meeting with San Diego Sheriff Jim Roache at the end of May.
Wallner explained the structure and goals of the Militia to Sheriff
Roache, and gave him copies of the group's literature.

The Sheriff reacted positively -- he wished the SDM good luck in
achieving its goals, and gave assurance that so long as the SDM remained
law abiding, there is nothing to fear from the Sheriff's department.

As most of you know, Jim Roache was voted out of office on June 7. 
Wallner will be contacting Bill Kolendar (the new Sheriff), and the
chief of the San Diego Police.  

			July 2 Rally in Sacramento

There will be a firearms rights rally in Sacramento, Ca., on July 2.  
Activities start at 9:00AM.  Any militia member interested in attending 
should contact Bruce Skane at [b s kane] at [netlink.nix.com.]  

			"The 1776 National Rally Project"

There will be a gun-owners rally in Washington on Sunday, August 14,
1994.  The toll free number for information is (800) 466-0200.  If you
are interested in attending and/or coordinating for this event, let us know!

		Do You Know About the NRA Member's Council?

On the second Wednesday of every month, the NRA Members Council meets at
Joe's Restaurant.  For more info, contact Bruce Skane at [b s kane] at [netlink.nix.com.]
(Note: the San Diego Militia is not in any way affiliated with the NRA.)

				Next Meeting
Don't miss our next meeting!
When:  Tuesday, July 12, 1994, 7:00 PM  (Please note: REVISED DATE!)
Where: Joe's Restaurant (in Best Western Hotel), 3805 Murphy Canyon Rd.,
       at I-15 and Aero Dr.  (Same location as NRA meetings.)