7,000 PLUS STAND UP FOR FREEDOM AT THE LANDING - THE TEA PARTY IS HERE TO STAY!

[FCTP]

You did it guys!! You showed our government officials and the media that you are still here and you “Will Remember in November!”

The music by Murray Goff and the Let Freedom Sing Team kept you swinging those signs and if you want to hear more of Murray’s special songs – go to www.murraygoff.com.

Our special guests, Lou Pritchett and Star Parker, did not hold back and told it like it is. Both come from very different backgrounds yet they see the truth behind what is really happening in government today. They both knocked it out of the park last night.

When we were not allowed to use any color guards from the military or even the Boy Scouts last year, we decided to build our own. Today they are on the front page of the Times Union and they are a fine looking group of Patriots. By the way, the TU stated that only 2,000 people showed up!! Both Channels 4 and 12 got the number right and showed some great clips of the event.

We thank WOKV and WBOB for their support and as a reminder, WBOB will be moving to 1460 on the “dial” in a few weeks. Stay tuned to their station to hear more about the move.

There are many THANK YOU’s that need to be sent out to all those who worked behind the scenes to make this event happen. It has taken months of coordination and organization and it was worth all the time, effort and money invested into this event! Your tireless efforts and commitment to the cause of Restoring the Republic are so appreciated.

The program was packed and unfortunately we had some who did not get on the stage. We apologize to those individuals who spent their time preparing and were unable to give you their message. We will throw another party soon just for you guys.

Now what? In the words of Roosevelt – “We have only just begun to fight!” These next few months will be tough and we need each of you to get involved and stay active. We are thrilled to announce we are opening an office and we will be working day and night to ensure we stay focused on educating you on the issues at hand in DC and Tallahassee – and locally!

• We will plan seminars and educational forums about our Founding documents and about hot legislative matters.
• Posting information through our website will keep you informed about Hot Tea Issues and actions you should take.
• Visits with our local, state and federal leaders will be set up and we hope you can attend with us.
• As for November – we will be finalizing Candidate Checklists soon and Candidate Forums will be arranged so you can meet and greet those who are running for office.
• The March on DC on September 12^th will be arranged through our office so ask your boss for some time off and make your plans to head to DC with us.

So what can you do starting today?

· Research every candidate, every judge, every item on the ballot and every piece of legislation that may impact our American way of life.

· Tell others about the Tea Party Movement and encourage them to get involved.

· Hold a Home Tea Party and we’ll help you set one up by bringing in a speaker and printed information about the movement. Contact us at [e-mail] about this.

· Join a Group on the website: www.firstcoastteaparty.ning.com and get involved using your talents and expertise. Join a local Community group such as Nassau County, Orange Park, etc so you can work alongside your neighbors to take our country back. Those groups are located on our site as well.

· Make a one-time donation to the First Coast Tea Party at http://firstcoastteaparty.org/?page_id=36 and help us pay for the costs of events, printed materials, office supplies, phones, faxes, and travel expenses. For anyone who donates $50 or more, we will send you a “Tea” shirt as a thank you!

· Pledge $10 a month for 2010. If you can pledge $10 a month between now and the end of the year, we can apply those funds towards our budget. To make a pledge, send us an email at [e-mail] and put in the subject line: PLEDGE. We will send you a “Pledge Reminder on the first of each month. $10 or More would be appreciated and used wisely.

· Check out the events section of our website. We have a lot of opportunities for you to be involved. More events are added almost daily so keep checking and make us the first place you go to activate your citizenship. http://firstcoastteaparty.ning.com/events

In closing – how about listening to Murray’s song – Stand Up – and Stand Up Today as you head back to work, head towards the weekend and head “them” off at the pass as we Restore the Republic one day at a time!

Click here to listen to Stand Up and the lyrics are noted at the bottom of the page.

http://www.murraygoff.com/godsavetheusastandup/songinformation.html

THANKS AGAIN FOR SHOWING UP AND STANDING UP FOR FREEDOM!

[jagfan61]

My husband's first Tea Party and my third. It was great. They keep getting better and bigger each time. Can't wait for November. The other side is in a panic and showing their true colors. WE THE PEOPLE ARE COMING.

[Debbie A. Clark]

I attended the Tea Party in Tallahassee @ the Capital but it was small in comparison.

[YVONNE & MICHAEL APPELL]

We were there last year and again this year. Billie, you all did a fantastic job.

[Sandy McCorvey]

How can you label what happened yesterday at the Jacksonville Landing? Awesome doesn't even come close. It's hard to describe in words, isn't it? The patriotism, love of country, energy and enthusiasm was absolutely palpable in the air. Billie Tucker, Tim Baird, Murray Goff, Lou Pritchett, Star Parker, "We The Future," all the other wonderful speakers, the FCTP Color Guard, our veterans, the music, 7000 people singing and cheering and standing up for freedom. Flags waving and banners and signs held aloft. We were ignored, then ridiculed, now are slandered and attacked, and we still stand. We will win. We are the new generation of patriots. We are the people who will take back our country. We are the people who will stand up for our Constitution. We are the people who remember that the very foundation of our country and our laws are based on our God-given rights. We are making them remember once again that they work for us. We The People WILL remember in November.

[Daniel R. Carr]

Congratulations, folks! Sounds like a great turnout! We're still in D.C., and went to the Tea Party at Freedom Plaza in the AM and at the Washington Monument in the PM. Michelle Bachman, Dick Armey, Lord Moncton, and countless other luminaries were speakers. Don't know any crowd estimates, but they filled the space available. We left a handwritten note for Bill Nelson with his staff, and an "atta-boy" for Sen Kyl at his office. Rest of the time we're spending at the Smithsonian.
Keep up the good work!
Dan & Jane Carr

[Kate Svagdis]

Excellent day and event! God for all 7000+

[Susan Patterson]

Awesome night in Jacksonville! I am filled with hope once again that we can stand together and take back our wonderful nation. I'm so proud to be a part of such a godly, kind, group of people who only want to warn others about the impending doom! God bless America!

[Marcia Hugghins]

Great job, thank you very much!!!!

[Kay Ragan Durden]

Another Great Tea Party Rally!!!! Job well done, 1st Coast Tea Party team!!!! So many wonderful people there and all so nice!! It was cool to see the man with the Obama sign standing where he wanted and no one being mean to him. But that's just us sweet Tea Party people, we're nice and they just don't understand it!!! I promised a lot of people to put the website for the "Founding Fathers Quotes" Black T-shirts on so here it is: www.peridotmultimedia.com click on the Tea Pot and you will see the T-Shirts. Thanks again for a wonderful Jacksonville day!!

[Vince Curcio]

Sorry I couldn't make it but the "Patriot Man" was there. Said he had a great time ... met a lot of nice people, enjoyed working with the crowd and even did a little bit of dancing ..... mmmmm imagine that ....