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Welcome to the Illinois State Society Dear Fellow Illinoisan, The Illinois State Society was founded as the Illinois Democratic Club of Washington, DC in 1854. It became the Illinois Republican Club under President Abraham Lincoln. After tiring of changing the name, the Illinois State Society was born. We are one of the oldest state societies, having been among the founding members of the National Conference of State Societies. We are all proud Illinoisans! Nearly 1,000 ISS members who live and work in the greater Washington, DC area (or even back in Illinois) join together to celebrate our heritage, share our experiences, cheer on our sports teams, and expand our personal and professional networks. We help raise money for charities; initiate seminars, receptions, and sporting events; provide scholarships to interns; and even sponsor a Cherry Blossom Festival Princess each year. As a native of Illinois, I am especially honored to be your President this year, as we have a President in the White House who also hails from Illinois. Just as our President has made a “Call to Serve,” so have I. In the upcoming months, you will see and be invited to participate in more opportunities to serve our community--both in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area and in Illinois. Finally, I would like to extend a sincere invitation to new friends to join the Illinois State Society. If you live in the Washington, DC area or visit DC often for business or pleasure, please consider joining. This Web site holds much information about our activities and how to join the Society. You also can contact our Hotline at 703-461-3610. Thank you for visiting the ISS Web site, and we hope you will return often. Sincerely yours,  Sol Ross ISS President
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