Bear Flag League Brunch

xrlq, mrs.legalxxx, legalxxx

Flap joined a number of the Bear Flag League members today for brunch at the Almansor Court Restaurant.

The consensus was that Patterico, XrlQ and Flap were going to be the recipients of a bottle of Indiana Wine. See this story here.

Justene updated us all on the Bear Flag Amicus brief. And…..

And we all celebrated Dr. Caltechgirl’s recent doctorate.

The Bear Flag League will be having its summer conference July 17. Read about it and sign up here:

Preparing for 2006: Bloggers Gaining Access

As the influence of blogs grows, more often bloggers are gathering news directly in addition to commenting on stories from the traditional press. The Bear Flag League is putting together a summer conference on bringing bloggers and newsmakers together.

When: July 17, 2005
1 pm
Special preevent gathering at noon for League Members only

Where: Avery House, Caltech, Pasadena California

Price: $50 includes lunch and midafternoon break

Keynote speaker: Dan Weintraub,
The California Insider

Panels:
Blogs as Part of a Political Campaign
How Blogs Impact Campaigns and Make Policy

Moderated by Scott Schmidt, former Communcations Director, Log Cabin California

Hosted by Calblog, Irish Lass, Local Liberty Blog

Co-hosted by Boi from Troy, The Pirate’s Blog

Hosting and co-hosting opportunities still available.

To secure your spot, click the Paypal button or email me.

UPDATES:

The location has been chosen — Avery House at Caltech.

Confirmed speakers:

Ted Costa, Fair Districts
Allan Hoffenblum, California Targetbook

Mr.Caltechgirl, Caltechgirl, Daily Prescott