Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida: Conscience of the Republican Party of Duval County, Clay County, St. Johns County, Nassau County, Baker County, Putnam County, Flagler County

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida had a crowd of well over one hundred people for its first meeting at the Four Points by Sheraton.

Cal Heseman opened with the Patriot’s Pledge, then RLCNEF Chairman John Stevens recognized the guests and gave an overview of the RLCNEF, its mission, values and goals.

In light of the cancellation of Marco Rubio’s appearance, his campaign offered Representative Aaron Bean to be the surrogate speaker on behalf of Rubio. Bean gave a compelling overview of the US Senate race, state and national politics.

Following Bean’s remarks, RLCFL Chairman Will Pitts, was interviewed by Radio Host Doug Kosarek. The interview contained questions pertaining to how an RLC endorsed candidate for the US Senate race might stand on specific policy issues. Chairman Pitts’ remarks were educational, stimulating and enlightening.

At the conclusion of this interview, the audience members were able to ask questions of Chairman Pitts and Representative Bean.

After the forum, three new events coming up for the RLC were introduced. Savannah Poole gave the details for the Members Only Cocktail Party on March 19^th. Mike Durden and Cliff Johnson explained the importance of the upcoming RLCFL Lobby Days in Tallahassee on March 22^nd and 23^rd. Kristi Dunn gave an overview of the Leadership Institute classes for Liberty Activists that will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton on May 1^st and 2^nd.  Information on all three events can be found on the RLCNEF website.

Charlie Shephard spoke about his company Community Advisors, LLC, the sponsor for this month’s meeting.

Chairman Stevens wrapped up by announcing the next regular meeting on April 6th.  At the meeting, there will be a vote on the RLCNEF bylaw revisions, as well as elections to fill the positions of Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer (and any other vacancies on the Board).

Some comments regarding the meeting:

“The meeting was great. I would have loved to hear more from Mr Pitts. He was very informative. I loved the format. At the same time, I liked that John interrupted in the interest of time. It showed that the RLC recognizes that our time is valuable. Over all, I give the meeting 2 thumbs up!” –Lesa Melaugh

“Outstanding format. Will Pitts is such a great communicator.” – Mike Austell

“Thought it was great.  Beautiful place, and I think it is a dynamite place to have your monthly meetings.  Thought, in spite of Rubio canceling, you got a pretty darned decent turn out.  I had a great time and really enjoyed doing the food table thing!  Many very, very nice people, and everyone seemed to enjoy the event.” – Pat McBride

For more information on any of these events please see the RLCNEF Calendar at www.rlcnf.org

Next Board meeting: March 31, 2010, Office of WG Pitts

Next Regular meeting: April 6, 2010, Four Points Sheraton (8520 Baymeadows Rd.)

On Wednesday evening, February 24th the RLCNEF received a call from the Rubio for Senate Campaign informing them that the candidate would not be able to speak at the Tuesday, March 2nd  RLCNEF Meeting due to a scheduling conflict. The Rubio campaign has offered to send a surrogate to address the RLCNEF in Marco’s absence.

Since the RLCNEF had requested that Rubio address specific questions concerning issues of liberty,  it was decided to have RLC State Chairman Will Pitts address the same issues of liberty from the perspective of the Republican Liberty Caucus. Doug Kosarek, Daytona Beach radio talk show host of “Wake Up with Doug K” has agreed to interview Chairman Pitts on these issues. There will also be time for those in attendance to ask questions.

The March meeting will be the first in the new Four Points Sheraton location. There will be a reception from 6:00PM – 7:00PM with complimentary drinks and appetizers donated by the RLCNEF membership followed by the meeting from 7:00PM – 8:15PM.

The RLCNEF welcomes anyone interested in the liberty message to attend our meetings – regardless of membership status or party affiliation.

Please help us promote this event!

Facebook Event:

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Meetup Event:
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US Senate Candidate Marco Rubio will be the featured speaker at the March 2^nd Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida (RLCNEF) Meeting. Rubio is running against Florida Governor Charlie Crist in a race that has generated interest throughout the country.

The RLCNEF is anxious to hear Rubio address the liberty issues they have been focused on since being chartered in May of last year. Questions will cover the proper role of government, state and national sovereignty, foreign policy, monetary policy, the national debt and civil liberties. There will be a “liberty lightning round” in which Marco will be asked a series of support or oppose questions as well as a Q&A opportunity for members and guests. The host of the evening’s event will be Will Pitts, State Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLCFL).

The March meeting will be the first in the new Four Points Sheraton location. There will be a reception from 6:00PM – 7:00PM with complimentary drinks and appetizers donated by the RLCNEF membership followed by the meeting from 7:00PM – 8:15PM.

All are welcome to attend RLCNEF Meetings regardless of party affiliation.

Please help us promote this event!

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http://files.meetup.com/1148187/RLCNEF_March2010_Regular_Meeting_Flyer.pdf

Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=346585562537

Meetup Event:
http://www.meetup.com/RLCNF-org/calendar/12590727/

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida had a large crowd for its last meeting at the offices of W.G. Pitts, with the feature of the meeting being Dave Shields’ presentation on “Living the Liberty Message” and a forum for members and guests.

Randy Scudder opened with the Patriot’s Pledge, then Chairman John Stevens recognized the elected leaders and guests, and gave the guests an overview of the RLCNEF.  Kimberly Wells stepped up to the podium for a moment after, letting the assembly know of her resignation as Vice Chairman of the RLCNEF, and Chairman of the Membership Committee.

Dave Shields followed with an inspirational discussion titled “Living the Liberty Message.”  It focused on self-sufficient living and removing yourself from many of the schackles of typical government-dependent living.  You can find a transcript of his speech on this website at http://www.rlcnef.org/self-sufficient-living-living-the-liberty-message/.

Following was a forum for both members and guests, with a panel including John Stevens, Erik Setzer, Kristi Dunn, Michael Wahlman, Savannah Poole, Cliff Johnson, Jon Anderson, Cal Heseman, Victor Wilhelm, and moderated by Louis Rose.  Members were able to able to ask some questions for the panel to answer, and then were able to vote on the topics that the RLCNEF should focus on moving forward, with the top two being education of the Consitution and trying to get liberty-minded candidates to win local (county and state level) elections.

After the forum, John Stevens announced new members, and moved on to new business.  Will Pitts gave a review of the Republican Party of Florida meeting on January 8-9, and urged members to attend the February 20 RPOF meeting to vote for the next state chairman.  Savannah Poole told members about an upcoming members-only event for fun on March 19.  Finally, Michael Wahlman informed members that the RLCNEF bylaws had gone through a lengthy revision process and will be up for vote by the members on April 6.

Finally, three guests running for office spoke afterward: Mike Yost running for Congress District 3 (yostforcongress.com), Troy Stanley running for Congress District 4 (stanley10.com), and Chelsi Henry running for Soil and Water Group 5 (chelsiphenry.com).

Next Board meeting: February 24, 2010, Offices of W.G. Pitts
Next Regular meeting: March 2, 2010, Four Points Sheraton (8520 Baymeadows Rd.)

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida opened the new year with a timely discussion, hosting state Senator Carey Baker in a discussion titled “Guns, Health Care and State Sovereignty.”  The senator addressed a packed house of dozens of RLC members and guests.

RLCNEF Chairman John Stevens opened the meeting by introducing the Patriot’s Pledge and the mission of the RLCNEF.  Victor Wilhelm, RLCNEF’s Activism Committee chairman, introduced Senator Baker with a short biography and a description of the Commissioner of Agriculture, the seat Baker is running for in this year’s election season.

Senator Baker’s presentation focused on issues of state sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment, including defending Florida from federal laws limiting freedoms with regards to firearms and health care.  He discussed three important pieces of legislation.

The first piece of legislation was HM19/SM96, a house bill introduced to defend Florida’s sovereignty as a state.  It is described as “A memorial to the Congress of the United States, urging Congress to honor the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and United States Supreme Court case law which limit the scope and exercise of federal power. “

The second was HB21/SB98, the Florida Firearms Freedom Act, which protects the Second Amendment rights of Floridians and Florida-based firearms manufacturers. “Firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition for personal use manufactured in state are not subject to federal law or regulation including registration.”

The final piece was HJR37/SJR72, the Florida Health Care Freedom Act.  This bill restricts the government from interference in health care in the state of Florida, such as prohibiting the government from forcing people to buy health insurance.  It states that any “law or rule shall not compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system.”

Senator Baker answered questions on these topics and his campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture.

After Baker’s presentation, the RLCNEF presented other new business, such as a new meeting location at the Four Points Sheraton on Baymeadows Road (to be used starting in March), the Republican Party of Florida’s annual meeting on January 8^th and 9^th, a new RLCNEF Secretary (Erik Setzer), two Rules Committee meetings coming up in January, and ways to help the RLCNEF.

The next Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida meeting will be Tuesday, February 2^nd, at the offices of W.G. Pitts.  The topic is “Living the Liberty Message.”  You can find out more information at:

http://www.rlcnef.org/february-2nd-meeting-living-the-liberty-message/

We hope to see you there!

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.  Details of the latest meeting can be found below.

Date
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Social: 6:00 – 7:00
Meeting: 7:00 – 8:30

Location
Offices of WG Pitts Company
7807 Baymeadows Road East Suite 403
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-260-3499

The RLC welcomes all members and any guests to our monthly meetings.

From 6:00pm-7:00pm beer, wine and refreshments are served from donations from our membership.

The Meeting portion is from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

Meeting Topic: “Living the Liberty Message”Guest Speaker: David Shields

“Why wait for a revolution when you can impact Government today?” Stop just talking about your politics and begin living a conservative lifestyle today. Join RLC member David Shields for a presentation and discussion on how you can change government through your personal self-sufficiency and a voluntarily conservative lifestyle, thus withholding your treasure and starving the government through your reduced consumption.

The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of Northeast Florida is the local chapter of the RLC of Florida, chartered in Florida in 1990. We are a grassroots, statewide organization working within the Republican Party (GOP) that is committed to the continuation of the principles of our Founding Fathers.

Would you like to see the Republican Party return to those traditions?

The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of Northeast Florida is the local chapter of the RLC of Florida, chartered in Florida in 1990. We are a grassroots, statewide organization working within the Republican Party (GOP) that is committed to the continuation of the principles of our Founding Fathers.

Come meet others who support these Principles!
Feel free to use the Promotional Flyer in the Files section and/or our Facebook Event to extend the invitation to your friends, family and other contacts.

Link to Meeting Flyer:
February Meeting Details

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.  Details of the latest meeting can be found below.

Date
Tuesday, January 5, 2009
Social: 6:00 – 7:00
Meeting: 7:00 – 8:30

Location
Offices of WG Pitts Company
7807 Baymeadows Road East Suite 403
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-260-3499

The RLC welcomes all members and any guests to our monthly meetings.

From 6:00pm-7:00pm beer, wine and refreshments are served from donations from our membership.

The Meeting portion is from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

Meeting Topic: “Discussion of Guns, Health Care & State Sovereignty”

Guest Speaker: State Senator Carey Baker State Senator Carey Baker has been an outspoken defender of Floridians’ right to keep and bear arms, control their health care and uphold the sovereignty of the state under the 10th amendment of the US Constitution. Senator Baker is currently running for Florida State Agriculture Commissioner. Come learn how this position effects you and then join us in a discussion on what we can do to counter the federal intrusion into issues of guns, health care and state sovereignty.

The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of Northeast Florida is the local chapter of the RLC of Florida, chartered in Florida in 1990. We are a grassroots, statewide organization working within the Republican Party (GOP) that is committed to the continuation of the principles of our Founding Fathers.

Would you like to see the Republican Party return to those traditions?

The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of Northeast Florida is the local chapter of the RLC of Florida, chartered in Florida in 1990. We are a grassroots, statewide organization working within the Republican Party (GOP) that is committed to the continuation of the principles of our Founding Fathers.

Come meet others who support these Principles!
Feel free to use the Promotional Flyer in the Files section and/or our Facebook Event to extend the invitation to your friends, family and other contacts.

Link to Meeting Flyer:
January Meeting Details