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)
How about Chairman Darth Reagan
MKM
Arizona Chapter wishes you much success!
Eastern BBQ? You better not let Stamey's here that.
Are the people in the new NC chapter mostly supporters of "Liddy" Dole?
Of the people who have expressed interest so far, I would say it's roughly half for, half against.
Or will they organize behind a real conservative whenever NC has its senatorial primary?
Two candidates that people on FR seem to like are Jim Parker and Jim Snyder.
Or have I missed something, and is Mrs. Dole already the GOP nominee for the Senate?
It sure seems like that to me. In my opinion, she was "anointed" by the state GOP establishment.
CD
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