Posted on 09/18/2002 2:28:41 PM PDT by SpookBrat
This is a thread to announce our new chapter in Jacksonville, FL. Go easy on me. I’m winging it. LOL
Dutchgirl has reserved a public room on Thursday, September 26th from 4:30-6:00PM at the Willowbranch Library in Riverside. If the meeting goes well and everyone likes each other, we can go out afterwards if you would like. We decided to have it at the library because it’s free and we thought it might be best to keep everyone sober for the first meeting, if you know what I mean.
Directions to the library. I-10 to HWY 17 exit McDuff, South to Park St., left onto Park St. 2 Blocks (E) to intersection of Park and Cherry St. Free parking is available on the Cherry St. side of the Building. If this is not clear-see Mapquest.
This is our first meeting and naturally the location or time may not be convenient for all. We will update those who can't make the meeting with a report to be posted here at Free Republic. We can also vary the location of the meetings so those who live in all areas of Jacksonville, might have a better chance of making the meetings.
We are allowed to bring food to this library so bring appetizers, finger foods, desserts, coffee, tea, etc….whatever. No roasted pig. Too messy. There will be some door prizes. They should be pretty good, depending on our connections. LOL Keep your fingers crossed.
Dutchgirl booked us as Free Republic, but hopefully we will have a snappy chapter name soon. Any suggestions?
We mostly just want to get together and get to know each other. Figure out our strengths and weaknesses, etc. Bring ideas for activities, please. (My weakness……I can’t spell and I don’t want to be President). I personally would like to plan some supportive Freeps to support our military here in our city. We may have a possible peacenik Freep in Gainsville, but I’m going to call and infiltrate their group to make sure they will be “peaceniking” before we plan a long drive.
One more thing….your privacy may be a concern and you’re welcome to use your screen names at our meetings. I already know some of you will come in dark raincoats and sunglasses. Your privacy will be respected.
RE: Presidency...Dutchgirl and I are hoping for an energetic retiree with some computer savvy and a lot of time on his/her hands. We will stage a coup d'etat in reverse...hustling them into power against their will!!!
Our goals? Take back our country and have a lot of fun in the process.
Thanks for your support and tremendous help.
This is my JAX ping list. I may have left someone off, and if I did, I'm sorry. If you would like to be removed, please let me know.
Mega apologies for this unsolicited FLORIDA resident ping. I'm hoping you might help me keep this thread bumped for awhile. I also hope to catch any missed Jacksonville area FReepers.
Thank you.
Let me know if you are going to Gainesville...that's close to my neck of the woods and I'll join you if possible.
Summer would be good to hit up for ideas. :)
Thank you Dutchgirl for your hard work and great ideas.
I'm leaving the house for awhile. See y'all later.
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