Dena Espenschied of the Leadership Institute was on hand Tuesday evening to deliver critical advice on how to talk to our liberal friends and family. It was an interesting presentation that included a delightful combination of theory and personal experience. Dena presented in her own inimitable style that made the training very entertaining.
We have recorded Dena's session and have uploaded it to the "Past Meetings Videos" page of our website. You may access it by clicking here.
No Meeting Next Week

In observance of Easter, there will be no meeting on Tuesday, April 11.
Hear About The Bradenton Classical Academy (BCA)
Sherri Davidson - Chair of the Board of the Bradenton Classical Academy - will be our featured speaker after the Easter Break on April 18. BCA is a Public Charter School which provides a classical education that promotes good citizenship. The school serves Manatee County and is a wonderful asset in our backyard! So mark you calendars to learn more about this terrific organization.
Amanda Ballard Tuesday, April 25
Manatee County Commissioner for District 2, Amanda Ballard will be joining us on Tuesday April 25. Amanda has proven to be a terrific member of the BOCC and a rock-solid Conservative. So you won't want miss her presentation.
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Speaker Schedule
Our speaker schedule over the next few weeks has been expanded to include a a wide variety of topics. Here's a sample of what's in store for you:
- April 11 - Easter Break, No Meeting
- April 18 - Sherri Davidson, Bradenton Classical Academy
- April 25 - Amanda Ballard, County Commissioner District 2
So check it out! Click on the "Calendar" link on our website (https://manateepatriots.us) to stay up to date with all of our great speakers in the coming weeks.