The Lower Shore AFP (Americans for Prosperity) had our first official meeting where we reached out to the folks who attended the Salisbury Tea Party and like minded individuals. The response was great. These average citizens are some of the most impressive people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. These are People who have a desire to get involved in influencing policy and legislation on a local, state, and even national level for the better.
Americans for Prosperity is something I am very proud to be a part of.
On Tuesday May 19th, 50 people came with a desire to continue the Tea Party movement, fight for limited government, and economic freedom. The people that attended are concerned about the future of our country and the heavy tax burden that has been saddled on our children and grandchildren. Everyone agreed that the local concerns currently are the property tax hikes in Somerset and Dorchester County, the downzoning attempts in Wicomico, Second Amendment rights, the state budget, and future taxes.
Many raised concerns about the leadership in our state and the liberal tax policies that are bound to affect us all. The opportunity to cut spending by 1% to rescind the current state sales tax from 6% back to 5%, was a popular notion.
Our board of directors is Joe Collins, who will serve as President, Julie Brewington, who will serve as VP, and Angela Donahoe, who will serve as Secretary. We have a group that will be designing the website for our local chapter. Many others expressed a desire to get involved and head up various committees.
We have planned a workshop for Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm at the Bay land Aviation Office at the Salisbury Airport, located at 5279 Airport Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. At this workshop we will be coaching and training people how to write effective letters to the editor in local publications and blogs that will make an immediate impact in our community.
By attending, you will learn touse these skills to advocate effectively and get your voice heard. It is of the utmost importance that we build our network. There is power in numbers and we must build our local chapter of AFP in order influence policy and legislation regarding our taxes. If we hope to tackle the federal issues we must start here at home.
The movement is growing. Come be a part of it and bring your friends!
We look forward to seeing you then!
Thanks,
Julie Brewington, Lower Shore VP
americansforprosperitymd@comcast.com
Americans for Prosperity is something I am very proud to be a part of.
On Tuesday May 19th, 50 people came with a desire to continue the Tea Party movement, fight for limited government, and economic freedom. The people that attended are concerned about the future of our country and the heavy tax burden that has been saddled on our children and grandchildren. Everyone agreed that the local concerns currently are the property tax hikes in Somerset and Dorchester County, the downzoning attempts in Wicomico, Second Amendment rights, the state budget, and future taxes.
Many raised concerns about the leadership in our state and the liberal tax policies that are bound to affect us all. The opportunity to cut spending by 1% to rescind the current state sales tax from 6% back to 5%, was a popular notion.
Our board of directors is Joe Collins, who will serve as President, Julie Brewington, who will serve as VP, and Angela Donahoe, who will serve as Secretary. We have a group that will be designing the website for our local chapter. Many others expressed a desire to get involved and head up various committees.
We have planned a workshop for Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm at the Bay land Aviation Office at the Salisbury Airport, located at 5279 Airport Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. At this workshop we will be coaching and training people how to write effective letters to the editor in local publications and blogs that will make an immediate impact in our community.
By attending, you will learn touse these skills to advocate effectively and get your voice heard. It is of the utmost importance that we build our network. There is power in numbers and we must build our local chapter of AFP in order influence policy and legislation regarding our taxes. If we hope to tackle the federal issues we must start here at home.
The movement is growing. Come be a part of it and bring your friends!
We look forward to seeing you then!
Thanks,
Julie Brewington, Lower Shore VP
americansforprosperitymd@comcast.com
I made up a one-page newsletter explaining the tea party and some reasons for it. Inside each, I put five pictures of teabags, then rolled them all up and delivered them to my neighbors. All they needed to do was to put the "teabags" in a box at my house. I haven't received a single "teabag" back. That is very discouraging. Every single person can make a difference, and it is going to take a lot of people, a lot of action, to get real representation for ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI intend to do anything I can. Still, it is a bit discouraging when you are surrounded by sheeple.
That's ok Charlene.
ReplyDeleteThe question is just how to best approach spreading the message of the Tea Party Movement.
Believe it or not but there are many people who are coming together to fight.
These individuals are learning the skills needed to be successful and AFP is helping them out.
So don't be discouraged and keep your head up.