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1st ANNUAL FREE REPUBLIC NATIONAL TEA PARTY CONVENTION INFORMATION
Self | 05-26-2009 | Brytani

Posted on 05/26/2009 3:25:37 PM PDT by Brytani

1st ANNUAL FREE REPUBLIC NATIONAL TEA PARTY CONVENTION INFORMATION

National Tea Party http://www.teapartyexpress.org/

  http://912dc.org/

 From http://912dc.org/2009/04/sign-up-for-the-protest/

We will be putting together the details of the week’s events soon. For now, this is our tentative agenda for 9-10 through 9-12.

Thursday, 9-10:
Morning: Liberty Summit with select Congressmen and Senators
Afternoon: Grassroots visits with Representatives and Senators
Evening: Time to explore Washington

Friday, 9-11:
Morning: September 11th Never Forget memorial
Afternoon: Grassroots leadership training seminars
Evening: Special Dinner

Saturday, 9-12:
8:00am Set up for stages and volunteers
10:00am Events begin at U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial
2:00pm March begins at Lincoln Memorial and ends at the U.S. Capitol Building


A few days ago it was announced the Florida Chapter of Free Republic would be gathering together in D.C. to attend the National Tea Party. Due to overwhelming interest all across the country, the event has now gone national

Get your plans set and join Freepers from across the U.S. for the 1st. annual Freeper National Tea Party Convention!

This event is open only to Registered Freepers, their families and friends.

I’ll be coordinating this event with the MOST appreciated help from seekthetruth. For now I (Brytani) am collecting names of those who are committed to going to D.C. with us. Once we have a realistic idea of how many Freepers are aboard, I will be contacting Hotels in D.C. to find a group or convention rate. 

We already have a few wonderful Hotels on our list and don’t want to wait until they are filled up. The plan is simple and will take only a FreepMail but time is of the essence!!! Hotels in D.C. are filling up fast!!!

Please send Brytani a FreepMail if you are going to D.C. or if you’re strongly considering attending.   For now I need your FreeperID, the number of room you will need the how many people will be in your party. If you have any questions please ask them on this thread or if you’d prefer you can FreepMail me.

During the first week of June I will announce the Hotel, room rate, address, perks etc and when and how your reservation will need to be made.

For those who are considering joining us but have not completely committed, please FreepMail as well. This will give me a better idea of how many room to inquire on.

If you are already attending please consider staying with Freepers from around the nation. You’ll have the opportunity to meet people you’ve been talking to for years and make new FRriends.

Come on everyone get on board!!! Save a bit of money! Could you ask for a better group of people to spend a weekend with?

Thanks to JimRob for allowing us to make this event an official Free Republic function.



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To: TNoldman

“DC tea 9 10/11/12”

DID YOU FREEPMAIL BRYTANI TO TELL HER YOU WILL BE BOOKING A ROOM AT THE CHOSEN HOTEL AND ATTENDING THE CONVENTION EVENTS? (The hotel information will be posted on this thread today or tomorrow as soon as details are confirmed.)

MANY FOLKS ARE NOT REALIZING THAT WE NEED THIS INFORMATION. AND THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO BRYTANI BY FREEPMAIL ONLY. (DO NOT PING HER ON A THREAD AS IT MAY BE MISSED.)

1. FREEPMAIL BRYTANI IF YOU ARE GOING TO BOOK A ROOM IN THE CHOSEN “FREEPER” HOTEL...AND HOW MANY ARE IN YOUR PARTY. ALSO TELL HER HOW MANY IN YOUR PARTY ARE GOING TO ATTEND THE FREEPER CONVENTION EVENTS/BANQUET. THANKS!

2 FREEPMAIL BRYTANI IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A ROOM/LODGING BUT PLAN ON ATTENDING THE FREEPER CONVENTION EVENTS/BANQUET. ALSO TELL HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING THE BANQUET. THANKS!

PLEASE FREEPMAIL SEEK THE TRUTH WITH QUESTIONS AS BRYTANI IS BUSY WITH OTHER CONVENTION ISSUES. THANKS! Jeannie


301 posted on 06/05/2009 7:08:57 AM PDT by seekthetruth
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To: seekthetruth
There'll be great excitement in the air in D.C. during our Convention weekend. In addition to FR, huge numbers of groups and individuals from all over the fruited plain will be converging on the capitol for this massive protest.

You've GOT to be there for what I think will be an historical moment as the common folk armed with imaginary pitchforks and torches storm Vlad the Obama's castle complex on the Hill.

Hurry and send that Freepmail to Brytani and get a reservation in so you can be in the same hotel as other freepers. Waiting can be injurious to getting an accomodation at all!

Leni

302 posted on 06/05/2009 8:45:58 AM PDT by MinuteGal (Don't Blame Me, I Voted for the American)
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To: MinuteGal; All; everyone; anyone; no one in particular; SOMEONE
Indexing Tea Party Express, Giant Rally in DC the same day, and The Free Republic National Convention


303 posted on 06/05/2009 12:17:21 PM PDT by Syncro
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To: Brytani

With all due respect, why not join forces and go to DC on the 4th of JULY? We may not have anything left to save two months later. Put a million people in DC on the FOURTH OF JULY and they will not be able to ignore you, guaranteed.


304 posted on 06/05/2009 6:34:49 PM PDT by jessduntno (July 4th, 2009. Washington DC. Gadsden Flags. Be There.)
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To: jessduntno
Sept 12th was organized for a huge rally in Washington, DC because it was the first date open when it was decided to do a massive March on DC.

There are going to be hundreds of Tea Party Rallies all around the country on July 4th.

All politics starts at a local level just like the hundreds of tea parties on tax day, April 15.

Many people at the July 4th rallies will be telling people about the rally in DC in Sept, and also about the Tea Party Express that is traveling from California to DC starting in late August.

305 posted on 06/05/2009 10:28:18 PM PDT by Syncro
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To: Syncro

“Sept 12th was organized for a huge rally in Washington, DC because it was the first date open when it was decided to do a massive March on DC.”

the first date open? What does that mean? There are permits in place for July 4th and I don’t believe there is a limit on the number of people who can go...I am not saying what you are doing is not wonderful...but considering the speed at which Obama is moving, 9-10 more weeks is an eternity...and no offense, but why Balkanize instead of encouraging a MILLION people to show up in DC? It’s a holiday for Patriots! They ignored all of the small gatherings before...and isn’t there a better chance of turning out BIG numbers on a long holiday weekend? And shhheeeesh, look what these fools in the WH have done in the last 9-10 weeks, do you really want to wait? Why?


306 posted on 06/05/2009 10:41:01 PM PDT by jessduntno (July 4th, 2009. Washington DC. Gadsden Flags. Be There.)
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To: jessduntno; Syncro; seekthetruth; Brytani
Between massive influxes of tourists plus the huge rally over the Fourth, a later date was chosen for the FR event. Now, our FR conventioneers will actually be able to book rooms and the committee will have time to plan the agendas for our rally, meetings and speakers.

Many people don't appear to understand the huge effort that organizing committees have to put out for rallys, marches and events in DC, the hub for tourism and demonstrations and everything else in a city that draws a never-ending multitude of people in and out.

I won't even detail it all. It's enough to scramble the brain.

Freepers who were involved in past DC events know what I'm talking about.

This FR convention is being carefully planned as we type. Everyone will enjoy it to the max......and our rally, along with countless other organizations and individuals across the nation who are joining us will be a fast number two in a one-two blow to Obama and the psychotic congressmen and senators who occupy the Hill.

Leni

307 posted on 06/06/2009 9:54:07 AM PDT by MinuteGal (Don't Blame Me..............I Voted for the American.)
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To: jessduntno
Thanks for your reply

the first date open? What does that mean?

That's what the organizers found out when they started looking for a date for a large event like this.

Oh, and I have nothing to do with the organizing of the rally as you assumed.

I'll travel along with the Tea Party Express which will end in DC on Sept. 12th.

There are permits in place for July 4th and I don’t believe there is a limit on the number of people who can go

Well you seem pretty informed on the process! Could you fill me in a little more on who has the permits, and how many (apparantly unlimited as you say) people are attending?

From your tagline, it seems you are quite involved with a large march on July 4th.

How is the organization of that going? I imagine you have been working on it for quite some time if you want a million people there. Good Luck!

and no offense, but why Balkanize instead of encouraging a MILLION people to show up in DC? It’s a holiday for Patriots!

LOL, ok I am not offended.

But nice subtle dig at the 9-12 event.

But July 4th is not just a holiday for Patriots, but also for congress. They will not be in DC, they will be in their home districts taking a much deserved (yes quite sarcastic) week or so off.

On Sept 12, they will be in session, and it will be harder for them to ignore the 500 [Balkanized number](or maybe even a million!) Patriots inundating their turf.

and isn’t there a better chance of turning out BIG numbers on a long holiday weekend?

Actually, no not the July 4th holiday.

Traditonally there are thousands of local events on Independance Day across the country.

It's still my contention that it would be very productive for every Patriot to attend one of the local events and promote the Sept 12th event while in their home areas.

... look what these fools in the WH have done in the last 9-10 weeks, do you really want to wait? Why?

The why is answered in depth above.

Yes, Congress, Soros, Ayres, ANSWER, ACORN, leftists, democrats are bringing our country to third world status at an alarming rate.

So if a massive number of people have a Tea Party Rally in a DC that is intact or in ruins like in Fallout 3 it WILL be effective IMO.

Thanks for your post and bump!

308 posted on 06/06/2009 10:09:52 AM PDT by Syncro
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To: MinuteGal

“This FR convention is being carefully planned as we type. Everyone will enjoy it to the max......and our rally, along with countless other organizations and individuals across the nation who are joining us will be a fast number two in a one-two blow to Obama and the psychotic congressmen and senators who occupy the Hill.”

Hope that the damage done in the 9-10 extra weeks is not insurmountable...this is a fast moving storm, not a gentle rain...


309 posted on 06/06/2009 10:10:00 AM PDT by jessduntno (July 4th, 2009. Washington DC. Gadsden Flags. Be There.)
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To: Syncro

“But July 4th is not just a holiday for Patriots, but also for congress. They will not be in DC, they will be in their home districts taking a much deserved (yes quite sarcastic) week or so off.”

Oh...I thought the importance of a demonstration was for PR, not to edify a congress that doesn’t give a crap...and why are you being so snotty? This isn’t an attack, I’m just asking why wait?


310 posted on 06/06/2009 10:12:21 AM PDT by jessduntno (July 4th, 2009. Washington DC. Gadsden Flags. Be There.)
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To: jessduntno
Well, I certainally apologize if I offended you.

I was just attempting to answer your post in the manner you used, re "Balkanize" and your diminishing of the 9-12 event.

No offense intended, sorry.

I think the purpose of any rally/protest is to let others in this great country that there are hundreds of thousands of Patriots that feel the same way they do.

I guess that could be called the PR aspect.

And LOL at "edify a congress that doesn’t give a crap."

The several times I and others have invaded a liberal leftist congressional office believe me they don't feel Eddie, in fact just the opposite!

They scurry under their desks and send an aide to say the congress critter isn't available so he/she sent me to lie to you and send you on your way.

I think I answered the "why wait" question in my previous post.

There is no waiting involved, just careful planning to avert America's enemies to throw a monkey wench into the works.

311 posted on 06/06/2009 10:28:16 AM PDT by Syncro
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To: Syncro
Dang, that spell check scrolls randomly if you don't watch it carefully!

"they don't feel Eddie, in fact just the opposite!"

It was supposed to be EDIFIED! Sorry.

Also may as well correct this sentence too:

"There is no waiting involved, just careful planning to avert America's enemies to throw from throwing a monkey wench wrench into the works.

312 posted on 06/06/2009 10:39:54 AM PDT by Syncro
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To: Syncro

“Well, I certainally apologize if I offended you.
I was just attempting to answer your post in the manner you used, re “Balkanize” and your diminishing of the 9-12 event.”

I’m already booked for BOTH events...I’ve looked back at my posts and see nothing that “diminishes” anything and I continue to be baffled by the combativeness...by splitting up the demonstrations, in my opinion, it weakens the impact, as well as adding precious response time, which, in my opinion, weakens the argument that the need for massive dissent is urgent...I still have no idea why the tone, still included in this post, but I wish you luck...I wish us ALL luck...


313 posted on 06/06/2009 10:45:20 AM PDT by jessduntno (July 4th, 2009. Washington DC. Gadsden Flags. Be There.)
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To: Syncro
“There is no waiting involved, just careful planning to avert America's enemies from throwing a monkey wrench into the works.”

And the plans ARE being carefully planned! That sure does take time and lots of back and forth communications with the hotel concerning best group rate, banquet facilities, and the list goes on and on with details to be confirmed!

We are hoping this coming week we will have more to report on the things planned for the National Tea Party FReeper Convention!

314 posted on 06/06/2009 11:27:01 AM PDT by seekthetruth
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To: jessduntno

We went to a TEA party on Memorial Day weekend and had 1/5th the attendees of the one on April 15. Not because people aren’t still up in arms about the POSOTUS, but because Memorial Day weekend is a traditional time for family get-togethers and local activities such as parades and picnics honoring our veterans, and to kick off the summer season.

Hubby and I are going to the September 12 FR TEA party, but we will not be attending the July 4 assembly because this holiday is also a time for family and local activities. People staying home for those reasons will impact the attendance no matter who sponsors the party on that day.

Not everyone can afford to go to both, especially from across the country. </obviousman >


315 posted on 06/07/2009 9:36:14 AM PDT by TheOldLady
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To: TheOldLady

“Hubby and I are going to the September 12 FR TEA party, but we will not be attending the July 4 assembly because this holiday is also a time for family and local activities.”

Sure, it’s understandable, we all have our own priorities...I worry more about what they will do in the intervening 9 weeks...hopefully we won’t be so far underwater in the future we can afford family activities...


316 posted on 06/07/2009 9:46:40 AM PDT by jessduntno (July 4th, 2009. Washington DC. Gadsden Flags. Be There.)
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To: seekthetruth

bump


317 posted on 06/07/2009 10:12:24 AM PDT by Centurion2000 (Out of gas become a pill box, Out of ammo become a bunker, Out of hope become a hero.)
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To: Brytani

I am seriously considering attending if I can swing it logistically. I know it’s way past May 31st, but if you can include me in the count, please do. Thanks for coordinating!


318 posted on 06/07/2009 10:19:46 AM PDT by BuckeyeTexan
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To: BuckeyeTexan
The cutoff date was just to secure enough commitments to rooms to get a good rate at a hotel in DC.

You certainly are welcome to attend, as well as any FR member!

Send a Free Republic mail to Brytani and let her know you are coming, if you think you can make it.

319 posted on 06/07/2009 4:28:56 PM PDT by Syncro
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To: jessduntno; Syncro
“I’m already booked for BOTH events”

You mentioned you are going to DC for July 4th and also said you are booked for BOTH events. Did you mean you are also booked for the National Free Republic Tea Party Convention on 9/12? I am asking because you are not on our list for joining us at the hotel or for our National Freeper Convention/banquet.

Please make sure you Freepmail Brytani to let her know if you need a room, how many in your party, and how many in your party will attend the Convention banquet. We need those numbers in confirming details with the hotel. Thanks!

320 posted on 06/07/2009 4:33:39 PM PDT by seekthetruth
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