Posted on 06/25/2002 12:31:23 PM PDT by Constitution Day
NC FReepers,
North Carolina has a proud tradition of defending liberty that began when the state was still a colony.
These include the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, the Halifax Resolves, and the Edenton Tea Party.
The first two events happened on May 20, 1775 and April 12, 1776, respectively, and are the two dates on North Carolina's state flag.
The time has come for a new generation of patriots to step forward.
We must help to return our state and nation to limited government and rein the insidious liberalism that has corroded our nation.
Sound impossible? Good thing our forefathers didn't think so. It is up to US.
One specific task at hand is ridding this state of Governor Mike "Taxes" Ea$ley and his DemoRAT minions.
I know I'm "preaching to the choir", but this is a never-ending battle.
Therefore, we are in need of some conservative foot-soldiers to aid in our fight.
Today, I announce the creation of the North Carolina Chapter of Free Republic.
I know that some of us have met informally before, but this will bring us under the umbrella of the Free Republic Network.
I am aware that some of you will have questions on this, so I am doing a FAQ below.
These answers come from diotima, whose help I greatly appreciate.
What is the Free Republic Network?
The FRN is a 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation affiliated with FreeRepublic.com.
For more information, see HERE.
Will the FRN tell us what to do?
diotima says, "the FRN doesn't tell the chapters what to do, you remain completely autonomous."
What about leadership of the local chapter?
Since I am forming the chapter, I will be the current President.
mykdsmom has voluntered to be another leader. I think she should be Vice-President.
I would prefer at least one of the other leaders to be from somewhere WEST of Raleigh.
I live in Rocky Mount and mykdsmom lives in Raleigh, so if we could get a leader from farther west, that would cover a good portion of the state.
diotima adds: "The chapter leaders and executives can stay the same, or once you get the chapter togther you can have elections. We, the FRn do not care how you set up your chapter, if you want to have a president, a Queen, or a Duke. All we want are the names of the people who are in leadership roles in the chapter so we can contact them."
What about meetings?
The chapter leaders & executives will meet online every other Monday on PalTalk.
diotima says, "In these meetings, we discuss what chapters are doing, what help they need, ideas they have for future activities and they talk to one another about chapter issues."
How do I join?
PRIVATELY Freep-mail me your e-mail address. Do not post it on the open forum (unless you really, really love getting spam).
What are the rules?
diotima: "...we technically only provide tools and resources to the chapters. We do not have any rules other than conduct rules which must be followed to use the FR name in public. Every chapter is different and set up differently, so you can organize your chapter the way that best suits your needs."
Who can join?
Any active FReeper who lives in North Carolina.
This includes "Bush-Bots", Elizabeth Dole-haters, Yankees and even Tarheel fans. 
Hopefully we won't kill each other when we all get in one room together.
What will we call it?
"The North Carolina Chapter of Free Republic", I suppose. If anyone has a more creative name, let me know.
FRegards,
Brandon
(a.k.a. Constitution Day)
Looks like I will have to resort to groveling... which I don't like to do!
It's Friday!
We're up to 32 members now.
callisto has generously volunteered to be another chapter leader.
She lives in Greensboro, so she will be Piedmont Triad Chapter Leader.
THANK YOU CALLISTO!!!
I still need one more chapter leader, but I may go ahead & register for the chapter without that.
Unless there are objections, I'm going to call it "Old North State Freepers".
Also, Aegedius has offered the use of his AB Dick offset press.
We could use this in case we want to print postcards to mail to, say, Bob Etheridge's district at a election time.
We would of course have to pay for the paper, the mailing list & the postage. He says that printing plates can be made through a laser printer now... MUCH less expensive.
Your thoughts?
Anyway, I have to get back to work.
Will check in before 5:00 pm.
Regards,
CD
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LG,
Of course, you will need a special hat to crown this lofty status.
I suggest one of these:
Hopefully you'll have better taste than this poor guy.
Pabst Blue Ribbon? Ugh.
Whoaaaa. PBR is beyond "ugh!" It's more PPppffffftttt aaaaaaackkkkk Patuuuueeeeeeeeee!!!!!
130 posted on 6/28/02 11:19 AM Pacific by RedWing9
Thanks very much!
I must warn you that many of us down here in "Mayberry" love our Carolina Hurricanes.
Even though the Red Wings did kick our butts.
FRegards.
CD
As I recall, I made some muffled choking sounds...
OLD NORTH STATE BUMP!
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