Archive → March, 2009
Here’s a summary of what happened at the national RLC Convention
The RLC National Convention was held in Jacksonville, FL from March 27 to 29, 2009 at the Embassy Suites hotel. The Convention was hosted by the RLC of Northeast Florida. We began the National Business Session on Saturday morning with the Pledge of Allegiance and an introduction from RLC Florida Chair Mark Cross. Parliamentarian and RLC member Louis Rose gave a helpful instructional lesson on Parliamentary Procedures and Dave Nalle, Convention Chair, provided introductory remarks to delegates.
Alabama RLC Meeting
Title: Alabama RLC Meeting
Location: Southern Pain Specialists of Hwy 280 in Birmingham
Link out: Click here
Description: RLC Meeting at Dr. Varley’s office.
Southern Pain Specialists are in the “One Nineteen Health & Wellness Center”, on the Second Floor, Suite 204.
Southern Pain Specialists
7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Suite 204 • Birmingham, AL 35242-6042
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-03-31
The Most Important Polical Event in Alabama in 2009
On December 16, 1773, a group of colonists boarded ships and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party was the symbolic start of our battle against British tyranny and taxation. On Saturday, August 9, 2003, the Alabama Tea Party was the symbolic beginning of our overwhelming defeat of the largest planned tax increase in Alabama’s history.
On April 15, we’ll be throwing another Tea Party – this one to begin the overthrow of the greatest expansion of federal spending in our nation’s history. In conjunction with other Tea Parties to be held across the nation on April 15, the Birmingham and Shelby County Tea Parties have merged in order for Alabamians to provide the most incredibly successful event possible.
It’s important that as many people as possible attend so we can ensure that our elected representatives in Washington hear our demand for limited government and a return to our constitutional roots. We’ll be holding a family-friendly rally starting at 6:30PM on Wednesday, April 15th. It will take place at Veteran’s (Spain) Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover. Additionally, Sean Hannity will be running a live stream from Tea Parties across the country and the Birmingham Tea Party will be one of them.
We’ll have speakers, information tables, family and whole lot of fun. Also, don’t forget to your home-made, family -friendly signs, banners and posters. As we’ll be going from 6:30PM until well after dark, make sure you bring lawn chairs or blankets, something to eat or drink, and are prepared for wet weather should rain be in the forecast. Don’t forget diapers and bottles for the little ones.
Here are a few of the speakers from our tentative speaker line up:
Seats Available for Eagle Forum Dinner
We have a few seats available at the RLC table for the Alabama Eagle Forum dinner to be held this Frinday (March 27, 2009) in the Birmingham Metro area. If you are interested in one of these seats, please contact Shana Kluck as soon as possible.
ALABAMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE to the U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Title: ALABAMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE to the U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Location: Troy University – Montgomery Campus
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Description: Civil Rights Implications of Eminent Domain Policies and Practices in Alabama
Alabama victims of property rights abuse will be featured at the event.
Exact time and location will be announced as soon as details are finalized. Here’s the anticipated schedule:
Date: 2009-04-29
Panel I Begins at 9:15 PM
Panel II begins at 2:15 PM
Open Session for the Public begins at 4:30
This event is open to the public.
Start Time: 9:00
Date: 2009-04-29
End Time: 17:00
RLC National Convention 2009
Title: RLC National Convention 2009
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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Description: Dear Friend of Liberty,
You are cordially invited to attend the RLC National Convention from March 27-29, 2009 at the Embassy Suites (9300 Baymeadows Road; phone 904.731.3555) in Jacksonville, Florida. The Convention will be held in conjunction with the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida Convention.
We are expecting upwards of 75 RLC Delegates from our chartered affiliates across the country. It is important that as many of our state chapters as possible have a representative at the Convention. Thus far, we have confirmed delegates from Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia and also expect delegates from California and Indiana.
Key links for the Convention:
* Convention Agenda
* Convention Business
* REGISTER to Attend ($100 registration fee)
* Book Your Hotel Room ($84/night with mention of the RLC).
We expect well over 100 attendees from all across the country and hope you will be among those attending. We want to meet you in Jacksonville!
RLC Convention 2009 will mark the RLC’s eighth biennial Convention. The Convention Committee has invited prominent liberty stars to participate in panels, debates, and seminars. Many RLC Advisors and state legislators are expected to be in attendance. Business that will occur at the Convention includes elections of new national officers and by-laws revisions and updates, however you must be a dues-paying RLC member (with dues paid by Feb. 27, 2009) to vote.
The Convention Agenda is now final. Our featured guests are former Reagan White House Aide Dan Quiggle and Lawrence W. Reed of America’s oldest libertarian organization, the Foundation on Economic Education. Mr. Reed will address the federal reserve.
Most important of all, this Convention will provide an opportunity for fun and fellowship with other libertarian Republican activists across the country. Expect to have a GREAT time.
The total Convention cost is $100 for all RLC members or non-members. The total fee ($100) include the a banquet, a dinner, room rental fees, technology and equipment fees, and costs for speakers. The cost for those wishing to attend the Saturday evening banquet only is $65. (Note: There are no member discounts and those unable to attend the Friday night events still must pay the full price if they want to attend all Saturday sessions. Those RLC members who wish to only attend the RLC Business Sessions may do so free of charge.)
To register for RLC Convention 2009, simply use our secure PayPal online system. If you do not have a PayPal account, you can fill out this form (pdf) and send it to the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, P.O. Box 3322, Kissimmee, FL 34745-3322. Checks must be made out to the Republican Liberty Caucus.
Interested parties may also RSVP at our Facebook page (Facebook subscription required) and confirm your registration (optional) via this form. Don’t forget to book a hotel room and arrange transportation to and from the airport.
We look forward to seeing you in Jacksonville!
Warm Regards,
Bill Westmiller
Chair, Republican Liberty Caucus
Start Date: 2009-03-27
End Date: 2009-03-29
Birmingham/Shelby County Tea Party Tax Rally April 15th
Title: Birmingham/Shelby County Tea Party Tax Rally April 15th
Location: Veterans Park (?) in Hoover
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Description: Hey Rainy Day Patriots and patriots of all kinds- The date, time, and place of the next rally to protest the outragous actions of our govenrment has been established. The rally will be at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover, Shelby County, Alabama. On April 15th, we wish to see the Veterans Park on Valleydale Road flooded with patriots and signs to show our government just how awful their actions have been.
Time: 6:30pm until the park closes.
Bring: Your signs, your passion, and your pride in the Constitution!
Please RSVP to bhamteaparty@gmail.com
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2009-04-15
Press Conference
Title: Press Conference
Location: Alabama State House
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Description: State Senators Scott Beason and Quinton Ross will holding a press conference at the Alabama State House to discuss the Evergreen Baptist Church Eminent Domain Protection Act and The Elizabeth Swain Property Protection Act.
NOTE: This press conference will probably be rescheduled for the week of April 20th.
Please contact Senators Scott Beason at: (334) 242-7794 and Quinton Ross at: (334) 242-7880 with a resolute vote of encouragement for their stand for private property protection.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-04-07
Welcome to the Alabama Republican Liberty Caucus Website
If you are serious about limiting the size of government and returning our country to it’s constitutional roots, then you should consider joining the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC). The Alabama affiliate of the RLC has just formed, and we intend to become an active and vibrant part of Alabama politics.
The RLC exists to promote individual liberty, limited government, and free enterprise within the Republican Party by promoting these ideals among Party officials and its various organizations, identifying and supporting candidates sympathetic with these ideals, and promoting Caucus membership among Republican Party registrants, officials, and officeholders.
Whether you are a member, considering joining the RLC or just stopping by to check us out, we’d like to welcome you and encourage you to visit this site often.