[Richas]

I agree bluff. Starting with campus organisations is a good idea. As for the charity events I was thinking more of members organising them for charities they already support, sucking in people who would not normally play but using tables and chips used by the local PPA organisation, you could even have PPA members helping out as coaches/trainers for the non players sucked in by the charity ethos (wearing the T shirt obviously).

I understand that in some states this may fall foul of the law but the US has a long and proud tradition of civil disobedience, I do not understand why this freedom is not worth defying the law for (so long as people understand the consequences).

Yes it is hard work to engage with others, including non poker players, but that is how to influence public opinion.