For events leading up to the FR Convention please visit this link if you will be in DC prior to 9/11 when the Freeper Convention begins. http://912dc.org/agenda/
Thursday, 9-10 (Freedom Works Sponsor - And Other Patriots Welcome)
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Liberty Summit at DC Armory
1:00 PM - Press Conference on Capitol Hill
1:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Grassroots lobbying visits on Capitol Hill.
5:30 PM - Doctors Rally Against Socialized Medicine at the Capitol.
Free Republic Convention - And Other Patriots Welcome
Friday, 9/11
Freepers and other patriots arriving at the Sheraton during the morning and afternoon.
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Free Republic Sign In Table open at Sheraton for Freepers/Patriots to sign in, pick up Convention Ticket/Badges and meet and greet.
6:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather for trip to Walter Reed to honor our heroes. Snacks and beverages provided by FreeRepublic DC Chapter at minimal cost to attendees.
9:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots move back to the Sheraton Hotel.
10:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather at the Sheraton Roof Top Room for a candlelight vigil in memory of all 9/11 victims and to support of their families and friends. Finger foods and beverages provided.
Sometime between 10:00 PM and Midnight, JimRob and the Tea Party Express Caravan will arrive! We FReepers still up and about will be sure to greet the caravan!
Saturday, 9-12
7:30 - 9:00 AM Freepers/Patriots meet for Free Republic Convention buffet breakfast.
9:00 AM - Freepers/Patriots move to the Freedom Plaza by Metro to organize for March to the Capitol.
10:00 AM - March to the Capitol begins. Upon reaching the Capitol, the Rally begins on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Freepers/Patriots attend various events at the Mall during the day.
6:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather at Sheraton for the Free Republic Banquet. Great guest speakers and a wonderful dinner with entertainment will be enjoyed by all!
Sunday, 9/13
Freepers/Patriots will be leaving for home at various times from morning - evening.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Freepers/Patriots gather at various times for breakfast/brunch at the Sheraton at attendee’s expense.
12:30PM - 4:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather in Sheraton Meeting Room for discussion workshops to share ideas/plans for political action during 2010 elections. Speakers and discussion will take place.
We've already had three FReepers donate the price of a ticket ($175) so others can attend.
Thank you FReepers!!
Please mail your checks to Free Republic, LLC, PO Box 9771, Fresno, CA, 93794 and include a note or the words “Convention Fund” on the memo line.
Or if you'd rather donate via credit card or PayPal, please use our secure server link and just include “Convention Fund” in the comments field so we can break your donation out and report it separately from our FReepathon totals.
Thank you all very much!!
SEE YOU IN DC!
Hopefully this post will answer many of your questions. Check out posts 137, 138 and 139. There were updates there and at #151.
I may ping you to one of the others if there is more info.
It will be a fun time.