GDG- Final Vote on Gettysburg Slots Parlor - December 20

[Mark Campi]

To:  Friends of Historic Gettysburg
 
On Wednesday, December 20, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will vote to approve or reject a slots parlor at Gettysburg.  This is the very last opportunity to convince the board that America’s most famous shrine to its war dead is no place for a casino.
 
As we have previously said, we recognize that you have things you would rather be doing during the hectic holiday season.  However, if you can spare a few hours out of your busy day, please consider coming to Harrisburg to demonstrate one last time that you oppose the casino. 
 
WHAT:  Final Vote on Gettysburg Slots Parlor
WHEN:  Wednesday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:  Forum Building, 5th and Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, PA
 
If you have any questions about the vote, please reply to this e-mail or call Mary Goundrey at 202-367-1861 ext. 231.  
 
Last week, the Stop the Gettysburg Slots Coalition began a radio advertising campaign against the casino.  One of the ads featured 11-year Taylor Mason, one of many young Americans who actively oppose the Gettysburg casino.  To hear the ads, visit:
http://www.stopthegettysburgslots.org/learnmore.html
 
Also last week, 111 Civil War historians came out against the casino, stating it is “our solemn duty to protect this resource and not squander it through misguided choices.”  For the news release, visit:
http://www.stopthegettysburgslots.org/historianletter_release.html
 
If you haven’t done so already, please take a few moments to write to the Gaming Control Board and reiterate your personal opposition to a Gettysburg casino.  To do so, visit our “take action” center at:
http://www.politicaloutreach.com/Outreach/cwpt/ActionAlert.asp?strAction=link&lngAlertID=142
 
I hope you can join us for the vote on December 20.  As always, thank you for your support of history and battlefield preservation.
 
Best Regards,
 
Jim Campi 
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Jim Campi, Policy and Communications Director
Civil War Preservation Trust
1331 H Street NW
Suite 1001
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 367-1861
http://www.civilwar.org

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