Message to our Patriots

Hi,Everyone!

Last week there was some confusion displayed by a local radio talk show host as to whether the Gainesville Tea
Party is endorsing a specific candidate for the Alachua county commission election. The confusion appeared to have been caused by a personal email sent by me urging attendance at a fundraiser for this candidate. This email was not sent to our membership but was sent to selected recipients and was not a public memo. Gainesville Tea Party continues to not endorse candidates but will vet candidates and hold forums for our members and the public. The steering committee does not publicly endorse candidates. We do encourage all of our members to become personally involved with candidates to help those that hold our values get elected.

That being said, to be clear and to hopefully end any possible controversy I am announcing that I personally support John Martin for the District 1 seat. And I urge everyone to get to work to help the candidates of your choice! This election is crucial if we are to ensure limited government and fiscal responsibility are returned to our government.

Thank you all for all that you do!

Laurie Newsom

Show Down This Friday- Talk of The Town 99.5

Please tune in to Talk of The Town this Friday on the STAR 99.5 at HIGH NOON  as your GTP Vice President will inquire why the hosts have continued to state that the GTP is in favor of a sales tax. After a month of listening to  them spread misinformation while disparaging the GTP leadership, it’s time to have them lay the cards on the table. I will state our position on the referendum, the voters and some candidates who have helped with the false allegations. It’s time to get the facts out to the voters.

Will the cowboy on the appaloosa ride another day?

Hopefully the hosts will allow me to stay on and talk about a myriad of issues confronting all of us.

So please listen Talk of The Town tomorrow at high noon on The Star 99.5. Do call in as your thoughts and concerns are important.

You can also catch the show live as it streams on line at www.thestar.fm

Thanks,

Rod Gonzalez

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, March 31, 10:00 AM

Attend our monthly meeting on Saturday, March 31, at 10AM and bring a friend and family member.

Your Florida Representative Keith Perry will be speaking about the legislative session and the issues that need your attention!

We Are Excited To Present

SPECIAL GUEST – LIVE!

Blaise Ingoglia of GOVERNMENT GONE WILD! 

Don’t miss this exciting presentation about why Obama NEEDS TO GO!!

BE THERE!

 

LOCATION:  The American Legion Hall, Post 16,  located in Gainesville at 4701 NW 6th Street (near the intersection of  NW 13th Street (441 north) and NW 6th St, next to the old “Rancher” building.

Best Access: Off NW 6th St at the merge with Hwy 441 (also NW 13 St).  Turn into drive used previously for the (now closed)Rancher store.

Tally Rally – Please Bring Your Tickets With You

Here’s the latest agenda and info on the trip. Keep checking in case there are any more updates.

Please Bring Your Tickets With You.

(There will be late registration at the Capitol building)

 

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Questions? Call Alan at (407) 353-5758 Cell

Important! Bring this number with you in case you need to call me while we are in Tallahassee

Important: Click here to open and print the PDF file of this agenda.

See you on the bus or in Tally!

Patriot Days at the Capitol

AGENDA for Bus 3 – The Villages/Ocala/Gainesville

AFP Field Rep/Bus Captain – Todd Parrish (407) 335-9957

February 15-16, 2012

IMPORTANT: ALL BUS TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE DEPARTURE TIMES. PLEASE ARRIVE AT INDICATED DEPARTURE POINTS AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THESE TIMES FOR LOADING.

Wednesday, February 15th:

8:45 AM – Depart Bus Stop
Walmart
17861 US HWY 441
Summerfield, FL 34491

10:00 AM – Depart Bus Stop
Petro Travel Store
7401 W. Highway 318
Reddick, FL 32686

10:45 AM – Depart Bus Stop
Stein Mart Parking Lot
W Newberry Rd. & NW 62nd St.
Note: This address is technically 6111 NW 8th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32605

11:30 AM – Box Lunches will be Provided on the Bus

1:00 PM – Patriots arrive in Tallahassee, behind Capitol on South Duval Street

1:30 PM – Rally in Tally (A coalition of Tea Party and Patriot Organizations from across the state committed to Limited Government, Fiscal Restraint, and Free Markets), Old Capitol Steps

2:45 PM-3:45 PM – Individual Meetings with Legislators, Florida State Capitol

4:00 PM – Meet your Bus for Departure, behind Capitol on South Duval Street (same as drop-off point) 4:15 PM – Bus Departs Capitol for La Quinta Inn Tallahassee North 2905 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 385-7172

4:45 PM – Hotel Check-in

6:00 PM – Bus Departs Hotel for Dinner

6:30 PM – AFP Reception and Dinner with Special Guest and Elected Officials, North Florida Fairgrounds, Building 2
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*Attire for the reception/dinner is CASUAL (jeans are encouraged). Patriots will take buses back to their hotels after dinner.

Thursday, February 16th:

7:30 AM – Check out of Hotel and Begin Loading Bus

8:00 AM – Bus Departs from Hotel

8:30 AM-12:00 PM (Option 1)- Breakout Sessions, the Old Capitol’s Senate Chamber
*You will receive a full schedule of the Breakout Sessions in your “Patriot Packet” on the bus trip up.

8:30 AM-12:00 PM (Option 2)- Individual Meetings with Legislators, Florida State Capitol

12:00 PM – Lunch on Your Own (or you may get lunch to-go, which you can eat on the bus)

1:30 PM – Meet your Bus for Departure, behind Capitol on South Duval Street (same as drop-off point)

2:00 PM – Bus Departs from Capitol for Trip Home

Important: Click here to open and print the PDF file of this agenda.

Americans for Prosperity Tally Rally * Latest Info

Here’s the latest agenda and info on the trip.  Keep checking in case there are any more updates.

Questions?  Call Alan at (407) 353-5758 Cell

Important!  Bring this number with you in case you need to call me while we are in Tallahassee

Important:  Click here to open and print the PDF file of this agenda.

See you on the bus or in Tally!

Patriot Days at the Capitol

AGENDA for Bus 3 – The Villages/Ocala/Gainesville

AFP Field Rep/Bus Captain – Todd Parrish (407) 335-9957

February 15-16, 2012

IMPORTANT: ALL BUS TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE DEPARTURE TIMES. PLEASE ARRIVE AT INDICATED DEPARTURE POINTS AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THESE TIMES FOR LOADING.

Wednesday, February 15th:

8:45 AM – Depart Bus Stop
Walmart
17861 US HWY 441
Summerfield, FL 34491

10:00 AM – Depart Bus Stop
Petro Travel Store
7401 W. Highway 318
Reddick, FL 32686

10:45 AM – Depart Bus Stop
Stein Mart Parking Lot
W Newberry Rd. & NW 62nd St.
Note: This address is technically 6111 NW 8th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32605

11:30 AM – Box Lunches will be Provided on the Bus

1:00 PM – Patriots arrive in Tallahassee, behind Capitol on South Duval Street

1:30 PM – Rally in Tally (A coalition of Tea Party and Patriot Organizations from across the state committed to Limited Government, Fiscal Restraint, and Free Markets), Old Capitol Steps

2:45 PM-3:45 PM – Individual Meetings with Legislators, Florida State Capitol

4:00 PM – Meet your Bus for Departure, behind Capitol on South Duval Street (same as drop-off point) 4:15 PM – Bus Departs Capitol for La Quinta Inn Tallahassee North 2905 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 385-7172

4:45 PM – Hotel Check-in

6:00 PM – Bus Departs Hotel for Dinner

6:30 PM – AFP Reception and Dinner with Special Guest and Elected Officials, North Florida Fairgrounds, Building 2
aaaaa6:30 PM – Reception
aaaaa7:15 PM – Dinner
*Attire for the reception/dinner is CASUAL (jeans are encouraged). Patriots will take buses back to their hotels after dinner.

Thursday, February 16th:

7:30 AM – Check out of Hotel and Begin Loading Bus

8:00 AM – Bus Departs from Hotel

8:30 AM-12:00 PM (Option 1)- Breakout Sessions, the Old Capitol’s Senate Chamber
*You will receive a full schedule of the Breakout Sessions in your “Patriot Packet” on the bus trip up.

8:30 AM-12:00 PM (Option 2)- Individual Meetings with Legislators, Florida State Capitol

12:00 PM – Lunch on Your Own (or you may get lunch to-go, which you can eat on the bus)

1:30 PM – Meet your Bus for Departure, behind Capitol on South Duval Street (same as drop-off point)

2:00 PM – Bus Departs from Capitol for Trip Home

Important:  Click here to open and print the PDF file of this agenda.

NEW INFO *** AFP Tally Rally, Feb. 15/16 *** NEW INFO

Great Pre-Registration – Busses Full – Just Drive or Carpool.

For those who have seats on the bus:  See pickup/parking location and departure time below.

That’s right.  The bus serving The Villages, Ocala and Gainesville has filled to capacity, but you may still sign up and print your tickets for this trip right here, right now.

Join us in Tallahassee on Feb. 15th and 16th at the Capitol. Americans for Prosperity is providing  a dinner event, breakout sessions speakers and discounted hotel rates. You will have the opportunity to print your free ticket when you register below. Just select the last choice on the sign-up form to indicate that you will be driving on your own. Please email me at alan@gainesvilleteaparty.org or call (407) 353-5758 after you register so I may keep a local count or if you have any questions and so that I can communicate the final details of the trip. For those who have already reserved their seat on the bus, the pickup location is the Stein Mart parking lot on Newberry Rd and NW 62nd St. beside the Oaks Mall.  Bus will arrive at 10:30 a.m.  and depart at 10:45.

Hotel Information:  While the expiration date for the Americans for Prosperity group discount has passed, you might still be able to get it if you ask (beg or plead).  The good news for those who are driving is that since you won’t be depending on a bus for transportation while you are in Tallahassee, you can stay at any hotel you choose.  Scroll down to a list of hotels at the bottom of the signup form.  Of course you may choose a hotel that isn’t on the list.  Hurry, rooms are filling up fast!

Important Notice for those who are driving on their own whether you have already registered or not:  Please call or email me (see above) with your contact information so that I may advise you of latest meetup times, dinner location, etc., etc.

There will be speakers, informative breakout learning sessions and opportunities to meet with representatives. The exact program is not yet finalized, but includes as of now: Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips, State of Florida CFO Jeff Atwater, Constitutional Attorney Kris Ann Hall, Representative Scott Plakon and Steve Banyon – producer and director of Tea Party Trilogy and Undefeated, a film about the media and establishment’s take down Sarah Palin. Groups that will be presenting in addition to Americans for Prosperity include the James Madison Institute, the Heartland Institute, and the Foundation for Government Accountability (healthcare).

Let’s have a strong turnout in Tallahassee and show our state that the Tea Party is alive and well! Don’t delay. Buses and rooms are filling up fast!

Click here for details and to register today

Below is the schedule for Patriot Days at the Capitol:

Wednesday, February 15^th:

1:30 PM – Rally in Tally (A coalition of Tea Party and Patriot Organizations from across the State committed to Limited Government, Fiscal Restraint, and Free Markets), Old Capitol Steps

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Individual Meetings with Legislators, schedule your appointments ahead of time!

6:30 PM – AFP Reception and Dinner with Special Guest and Elected Officials, Shiloh Farm and Barn

Thursday, February 16^th:

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Breakout Sessions, the Old Capitol’s Senate Chamber

*Speakers will cover issues including the Constitution, Economic Freedom and the policies being addressed by the Legislature.

Space is filling up fast so make sure to register now!

Attend Our General Meeting Tomorrow

Attend This Saturday’s Monthly Meeting To Learn About A New Media Platform-

 

 

 No longer will the only reporting available be what is spoon fed to the public through a filter controlled by the mainstream media and elite paid political consultants from both parties, all deciding what they want the public to hear.  The voices “of the people, by the people, and for the people” will be heard through B!G Voices Media, our media.

Big Voices Media’s, Ken Hazen, will give a presentation about the new  platform, a la Glenn Beck, and answer any questions you may have.  This could be just the tool we have all been waiting on. Imagine, not having to relying on the liberal media or on WordpRess, Facebook or YouTube censoring our information.  Might we even end up with a GTP channel?????

So attend our monthly meeting this Saturday Jan 21st at 10AM and bring a friend and family member. We look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: NEW LOCATION!!!  The American Legion Hall, Post 16,  located in Gainesville at 4701 NW 6th Street (near the intersection of  NW 13th Street (441 north) and NW 6th St, next to the old “Rancher” building.

Best Access: Off NW 6th St at the merge with Hwy 441 (also NW 13 St).  Turn into drive used previously for the (now closed)Rancher store.

“You’re NOT Alone”

Tea Party came to be three years ago so patriots could find one another and work together to change our country back to the principles of the Constitution. Our own James Sharp reminds us that you are NOT alone!

“You’re NOT Alone!”  by James M. Sharp

Do you shake your head in amazement every time you hear news reports that indicate that President Obama’s approval ratings are somewhere near fifty percent? Do you find yourself asking, “Exactly WHO are these fifty percent?” If so, you’re not alone.

If you curse each time you fill the tank on your car as you pay somewhere around $3.50 per gallon remembering that, when Obama was inaugurated, you were paying less than two dollars, you’re not alone.

If you find yourself disgusted nearly every single visit to the grocery store as you see a steady increase in price or decrease in package size (or both) of most of the products that you buy every day, you’re not alone.

If you’ve seen the value of your home continue to fall – even though the housing crisis supposedly took place several years ago, you’re not alone. If you’ve been responsibly making your house payment while some people are receiving government-mandated loan modifications, you’re not alone.

If you’re sick and tired of seeing the US Justice Department shooting down state legislatures’ attempts to protect their citizens from illegal aliens, you’re not alone. If you find yourself wondering how Eric Holder can still have a job in the wake of the “Fast & Furious” scandal, you’re not alone.

If you are outraged at the thought of South Carolina fighting a federal government that attempted to prevent Boeing Corporation from opening an aircraft plant in that state, you’re not alone.

Do you find yourself in utter amazement at governmental spending programs use your hard-earned dollars for such insane items as treadmills for shrimp? Do you find it reprehensible that the executives of Solyndra got away with pilfering a half billion dollars of your money with no one being held accountable? And where did that $800 billion stimulus go. Did you stop to wonder why the unemployment rate has averaged over nine percent since Obama was inaugurated in spite of all of that money being spent? Well, my friend, you’re not alone.

Have you grown discouraged by the fact that you go to work – or, if you’re retired, went to work – day in and day out only to watch your elected officials give YOUR money to people that, for whatever reason, will not do for themselves? Have you paused to count the number of governmental programs that are in place to “help the less-fortunate”? Have you wondered why, in spite of all of those programs, there are still poor people? If so, you’re not alone.

Take heart in the fact that you’re not alone. The election of 2012 is going to go down in history as a turning point in American history.

Will you go to the polls in November to vote out of office the commander-in-chief that has presided over the most prolonged period of high unemployment since the Great Depression? The president that has managed, with a complicit Congress, in just three years, to amass a debt that eclipses the total combined debt of all of the presidents from Washington through George H.W. Bush?

If so, you’re DEFINITELY not alone!

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, January 21

Don’t Miss Saturday’s Meeting! 

Gainesville Tea Party General Membership

 Meeting: Saturday, January 21, 10:00 A.M.

 

Attend This Saturday’s Monthly Meeting To Learn About A New Media Platform-

 

 

 No longer will the only reporting available be what is spoon fed to the public through a filter controlled by the mainstream media and elite paid political consultants from both parties, all deciding what they want the public to hear.  The voices “of the people, by the people, and for the people” will be heard through B!G Voices Media, our media.

Big Voices Media’s, Ken Hazen, will give a presentation about the new  platform, a la Glenn Beck, and answer any questions you may have.  This could be just the tool we have all been waiting on. Imagine, not having to relying on the liberal media or on WordpRess, Facebook or YouTube censoring our information.  Might we even end up with a GTP channel?????

So attend our monthly meeting this Saturday Jan 21st at 10AM and bring a friend and family member. We look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: NEW LOCATION!!!  The American Legion Hall, Post 16,  located in Gainesville at 4701 NW 6th Street (near the intersection of  NW 13th Street (441 north) and NW 6th St, next to the old “Rancher” building.

Best Access: Off NW 6th St at the merge with Hwy 441 (also NW 13 St).  Turn into drive used previously for the (now closed)Rancher store.

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, January 7

Gainesville Tea Party General Membership

 Meeting: Saturday, January 7, 10:00 A.M.

 

Attend This Saturdays Monthly Meeting To Learn About A New Media Platform-

 

 

 No longer will the only reporting available be what is spoon fed to the public through a filter controlled by the mainstream media and elite paid political consultants from both parties, all deciding what they want the public to hear.  The voices “of the people, by the people, and for the people” will be heard through B!G Voices Media, our media.

Big Voices Media’s, Ken Hazen, will give a presentation about the new  platform, a la Glenn Beck, and answer any questions you may have.  This could be just the tool we have all been waiting on. Imagine, not having to relying on the liberal media or on WordpRess, Facebook or YouTube censoring our information.

So attend our monthly meeting this Saturday Jan 7th at 10AM and bring a friend and family member. We look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: NEW LOCATION!!!  The American Legion Hall, Post 16,  located in Gainesville at 4701 NW 6th Street (near the intersection of  NW 13th Street (441 north) and NW 6th St, next to the old “Rancher” building.

Best Access: Off NW 6th St at the merge with Hwy 441 (also NW 13 St).  Turn into drive used previously for the (now closed)Rancher store.

B!G Voices Media is Here Now

Introducing a new media platform.  This time the microphone belongs to US!

No longer will the only reporting available be what is spoon fed to the public through a filter controlled by the mainstream media and elite paid political consultants from both parties, all deciding what they want the public to hear.  The voices “of the people, by the people, and for the people” will be heard through B!G Voices Media, our media.

That’s right.  We’re taking the media back – On the way to taking our country back.  From now on the grassroots will take control of our own destiny.  This is going to be big.  And it’s starting with live broadcasts from the Iowa Caucuses next week (see below).  And then be sure to attend our next regular monthly meeting on January 7^th to see how you can be involved in this peaceful media revolution on an ongoing basis.

Click the link below to register for the Live Stream

www.StreetVoicesLive.com

CNN/Tea Party Presidential Debate

Last night a historical event occurred in Tampa: the inaugural Tea Party Presidential debate! Tea Party groups from across the nation gathered to ask questions and hear the platforms of the candidates for the 2012 Presidentail election. Featured were the Florida groups of which I am proud to say included Gainesville Tea Party and our Tea Party Network (groups from north central Florida). As we move forward towards 2012 we must remain steadfast to our values: limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets, the values upon which our country was founded and the only values that will preserve the individual freedom and prosperity that we have enjoyed as citizens of the greatest nation in the history of mankind. NOW is the time to get involved! Find your candidate, both local and state, and WORK to get these candidates elected! We have the unique opportunity to change the face of American politics and turn this country around from the sprint towards socialism. We urge you to give both time and money to your local candidates and to get involved with the election process. Be a poll worker! Be a poll watcher! The 2012 election is the most important election of your lifetime and to sit on the sidelines is to encourage the fall of our country. It is your responsibility to pledge to work as hard as you can to return our countrty to the principles of the Constitution. Join us in our fight!

Exciting New GTP Meeting Location

GOOD NEWS! We have been able to secure a new location for our monthly general membership meetings! Because we could not continue using the previous location we had to cancel May and June’s meetings; however, because of the efforts of our own Bruce Nelson (member and great patriot) we are happy to announce our new location at the American Legion Hall located just off of 441 North. The legion post officials have been most welcoming and we are so pleased that we can associate with such a wonderful group!

Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 23, at 10:00 – 12:00 and we are planning a very informative program PLUS you will have a chance to meet the current Alachua County commission candidates runing for the 2012 seats.  

PLAN TO BE THERE! BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Get involved and help us work towards turning our country around. NEXT DEADLINE: November 2012!

The American Legion - Haisley Lynch Post 16  is located in Gainesville at 4701 NW 6th Street ( intersection of 441 and NW 6th Street).

Debate Party Tonight!

Don’t forget there is a Presidential Debate Party tonight at the Gainesville Ale House.  Bring a friend!

When: TODAY, June 13th

Time: 8-10pm

Where: Gainesville Ale House, 3950 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL (352) 371-0818   Click here for map.

Hope to see you there!

Presidential Debate Party

You’re invited to attend (and bring a friend) to a Presidential Debate Party!

The Republican Primary Presidential debate is being held this Monday, June 13th from 8-10pm on CNN.  We’ve got an area and TVs reserved at the Gainesville Ale House to watch this all important debate, which will help us separate the neocons from the true conservatives.  Confirmed candidates include: Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty, Mitt Romney, and Rick Santorum.  Hopefully Gary Johnson will also be able to attend, as the media would look pretty biased otherwise for not letting an announced candidate in the debate!

When: Monday, June 13th

Time: 8-10pm

Where: Gainesville Ale House, 3950 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL (352) 371-0818   Click here for map.

Hope to see you there!

 

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