THANK YOUs and Upcoming Events

[FCTP]

 

 

Yesterday we held the Rally to the Right and many people were involved in making it happen.

 

Our volunteers - Thanks to Leanne King for staying the course and leading the volunteers through a misty afternoon.  She is a real trooper for always smiling when the sun isn't.  We are blessed to have Leanne as our Volunteer Coordinator and hope you will join her Patriot Army and get involved in all our events.

 

Carole McManus who is always quietly setting things up and making sure it all comes together.  She is the quiet soul of the First Coast Tea Party and diligently pushes forward to help anyone who needs help.  

 

All Community Leaders - A special thank you to those who promoted the event, showed up to help and encouraged people to join their groups so we can 'occupy' all the neighborhoods in North Florida.

 

Murray Goff - For his set up of the sound and staging.  He lent us his sound equipment, his expertise and his voice to the movement.  He has been a strong voice for FCTP since day one and we are blessed to have him.

 

Debbie Lee and the Tea are the World Musicians - thank you for 'singing in the rain' and filling the attendees with soul music.  Thank you also to Let Freedom Sing who is always willing to lead us in our favorite songs.

 

Speakers - To those who traveled far and those who came across by car.  All of you were amazing story tellers and your experiences are now ours.  We love that you love America and are willing to stand behind a podium and tell it like it is.  (For those who wish to purchase speaker books - contact our office at 904-683-3945 and we will help make that happen.)  

 

Poll Project Team - Your passion about ensuring North Florida polling places does not have Fraud in them is heart-warming.  It is good to know that you have seen the truth and are willing to work hard to ensure True the Vote in North Florida.  You have set the stage and now we need to sign up and our part.  For those of you who still wish to sign up as a volunteer in the Poll Project, please contact our office at 904-683-3945 and do it now.  WE NEED YOU

 

Sweet Treats - Thank you to those who brought sweets to the table.  My favorite showed up - peanut butter with a chocolate kiss in the center!  Yummy!

 

Zamar Owner - Andy -- thank you for letting us use your property for our event.  It is nice to have a place where we can cuddle up in our blankets with fellow patriots and watch the large flag flying in the breeze.  Thank you too to Tools for Time who donated the flag for the event.

 

Donors - We had some hand us checks last night and we are so thankful for your donation.  Hugs were given in return!.  If you did not get a hug and want to donate - let us know and we'll be glad to meet up with  you, pick up a check and give a hug in return.  Due to the rain, we had a smaller showing than anticipated but our expenses were just the same as if the larger group had been there.  Please consider sending a check made payable to First Coast Tea Party, 11437 Central Parkway, Suite 107, Jacksonville, FL 32216 or donate online at www.firstcoastteaparty.org.  

 

Needs moving forward -- Please see below a list of needs and call our office and let us know what you can do to help - [phone]

1.  Poll Project/Get out the Vote volunteers

2.  Research candidates

3.  Be a reporter for the city council meetings, school board meetings, and mayor's office.  We have a new BIG project coming soon where our tea party can actually report the local news and it will be seen on TV.  If you have good speaking abilities and are not afraid to be in front of a camera - let us know.  We will hold auditions soon for this new role -- which is unfortunately unpaid a this time.  

4.  Campaigns are calling us to see if anyone would like to work - either paid or volunteer - in their campaigns.  If you are interested, contact our office and let us know which campaign you would like to work on.  This does not mean we are endorsing any candidates - just passing along the information to you should you desire to do so.

5.  We are holding a Newt Town Hall next week.  We need VOLUNTEERS for this event.  Greeters, Parking Attendees, and set up/tear down support.  Please contact [e-mail]

 

SPEAKING OF UPCOMING EVENTS:  PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR ALL THE UPCOMING EVENTS AND THERE ARE MANY.      See it here:  Upcoming Events

 

Again, thank you to all and if I missed anyone - please forgive me.

[Jim Klauder]

A big, grateful thank you from the KLAUDER4CONGRESS campaign.  We very much appreciate your letting us set up a table and banner so that those gathered would know to come over and chat with Jim about national issues of critical importance.  Many thanks to each person who signed a ballot petition.  We will win our country back!

[Beth Fleet]

What a fantastic event in spite of the gloomy weather.  The rain held off just long enough.  Trevor Louden blew me away and Anita MonCrief was inspiring.  Keep up the good work!

[Debbie G]

Thank you to all who chose to spend a Sunday afternoon in the rain with fellow patriots.  Yesterday was testimony that we, the Tea Party, are not going anywhere but forward in our effort to restore liberty and freedom to this great nation that is the shining city on a hill.

[FCTP]

God bless you Cyndi for not only your donation but your sweet note.  It made me cry.  Your gift will be used wisely and we WILL win in 2012!

[Tracy]

I had a great time despite the rain Billie.Wonderful speakers!

[Cyndi Webster]

Thank you Billie J. Tucker AND First Coast Tea Party.  We live in Tallahassee but often attend your events.  Unfortunately not yesterday's but it is not because we did not want to -- circumstances just were not right for us.  But the people of the "First Coast" are blessed to have you in their area working diligently to provide the edcational and fun activities that you do.   When they ask "Where is the Tea Party" my husband and I just look at each other and smile.  We know that there is so much happening in the tea party that mainstream media chooses not to recognize and all of it on a shoestring budget.  We are mailing out a contribution to First Coast and although we wish it were more we know that every cent will go toward promoting the cause of Freedom.  When the RNC sends out its request for donations we always return the contents with the statement "we give to the tea party" on it.  Maybe one of these days they will get the message that the real hope for the future of our nation is found within the members of such active and unrelenting groups as "First Coast"

[FCTP]

and thank you to Pete Braud for being our emcee!  I knew I would forget someone and I so apologize to Pete for doing so.  Forgiveness please

[Patricia M. McBride]

Once again, a GREAT event and am very appreciative of all the efforts of many.  Thank you Billie for another wonderful post!