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Meetings most every Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm

Mixon Fruit Farms 2525 27th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208

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Dear Guest Guest,

We Are Fortunate



Rep. Will Robinson said it best; the Florida House delegation for Manatee County are all solid Conservatives. Best of all, on Tuesday evening, Rep. Robinson reported that the past session of the Florida legislature was the most Conservative he experienced during his tenure in the Florida House.

During his presentation, Will reviewed the past legislative session and listed the significant Conservative wins including School Choice, Protecting The Unborn and improving Higher Education. He also revealed its shortcomings the most significant of which was insurance reform. He spent considerable time answering questions from the audience covering a host of issues and offered his hopes for what he would like to see passed during the next session. Throughout his presentation his authenticity, honesty and command of the facts shone through. It is readily apparent to at least this writer that with representatives like Will Robinson we are indeed fortunate to be living in Manatee County.

As usual we have recorded the entire presentation and have uploaded it to the "Past Meetings Videos" page on our website. You may access that page by clicking this link.

An Important Reminder:  Our Cupboards Are Bare!



We'd like to thank those folks who brought items needed for our snack at the last meeting  But we can still use the following items:
  • Plastic forks and knives
  • Dinner plates
  • Napkins
  • Bowls
  • Beverage cups (coffee and cold drinks)
  • Bottled soda
So for the last meeting prior to our summer break, we ask all attendees to please bring one or more of these items to help replenish our stock.

  

A Challenger For Vern Buchanan Next Tuesday



We announced during a recent meeting that Vern Buchanan has a challenger for the FL-16 Congressional seat.  Well meet the challenger: Jason "Eddie" Speir will be running against Vern for that seat in next year's Republican primary.

Eddie will be the featured speaker at our meeting on July 25.  So be sure to be on hand to learn more about the candidate. 

Remember, No Meetings During Our Summer Break (August 1 through September 12)



Next Tuesday will be the last meeting prior to our 6-week Summer Break. So be sure to join in the fun before we enter the "dog days of Summer".  

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Summertime Is Potluck Dinner Time!
     

It's our tradition to host a potluck dinner at all Manatee Patriots meetings.  So we ask attendees to please bring along an item that can be shared among fellow Patriots.  Bring any portion you like but most folks tend to bring 10-12 servings of a particular dish.  

Speaker Schedule

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


Next Meeting Details:


Who: Eddie Speir, candidate for FL-16

When: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6pm 

Where: Mixon Fruit Farms Honeybell Hall 

            2525 27th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208


In this Email:

  • From The Belly Of The Woke Beast
  • Take The Manatee County Schools Survey!
  • You're Invited To A Focus Group On Manatee County Schools
  • Manatee County Republican Liberty Caucus 2023 Champions Of Liberty Awards
  • Get In The Fight
  • Join The Florida GOP In Preparing For 2024
  • Volunteers Needed For Rocket Phonics For The 2023-2024 School Year

     

From The Belly Of The Woke Beast

There is no denying that a large part of the Marketing community is Woke.  Evidence for this can be found in recent marketing campaigns launched by companies like Anheuser Busch and Target.  These efforts are usually classified in marketing terms as "purpose-driven" advertising where a particular agenda is being promoted.  This is in stark contrast to more traditional campaigns based on promoting the value of a product or service.


But recent experiences have given pause to marketers considering purpose-driven campaigns.  As reported in the Marketing Dive:  "Even if the current divisive atmosphere is a short-term phenomenon, the threat of being drawn into a culture war could be enough of a risk to force marketers to rethink the role of brands in the market and in consumers’ lives. This could mean a shift away from purpose-driven marketing around a variety of causes."

 

So the message is that our negative response to Woke marketing is having an effect!  You can read the full article by clicking this link. 

     

Take The Manatee County Schools Survey!

This week we're asking all Manatee Patriots subscribers who reside in Manatee County to take a short survey on the Manatee County School system.  To do so, please click on the button below.  We appreciate your insights! 

     

You're Invited To A Focus Group On Manatee County Schools

     

Manatee County Republican Liberty Caucus 2023 Champion Of Liberty Awards

     

Get In The Fight

Trafficking of children is a growing problem right here in Florida.  Caused by the Biden administration's callous disregard over the security of our borders, thousands of children are being held in virtual captivity by heinous criminals.  But you can fight back.  Attend the Florida State Summit in August to learn how to end child exploitation and trafficking.  To learn more about this exciting training event, just click on this link.  

     

Join The Florida GOP In Preparing For 2024

This is a reminder that the Republican Party of Manatee County is recruiting participants for an Election Integrity Committee.  Information will be shared with the Florida Fair Elections Coalition in this effort.

 

Dave Mathews - State Committeeman for Manatee County - says that he needs volunteers to work on various aspects of this effort as shown below:

  • Vote by Mail
  • Voter Roll Maintenance
  • US Postal Service
  • Election Technology
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Vulnerable Voters (Military)
  • Vulnerable Voters (Nursing Homes)
  • Vulnerable Voters (Homeless)
  • Ranked Choice Voting and other schemes
  • Social Media Outreach
  • Op Eds and Letters to the Editors

If you are interested in Fair and Safe Elections please click on the button below.

Once you register you will receive a follow up call.  So sign up today!

     

Volunteers Needed For Rocket Phonics For The 2023-2024 School Year

Our own Dr. Stephen Guffanti of the Rocket Phonics Foundation is seeking highly motivated volunteers to assist with a reading program for third graders here in Manatee County during the next school year.  As you know, Rocket Phonics has proven to be a wildly successful approach to improving reading ability in lower grades.  This is a wonderful opportunity to help our community grow in the right direction.  To learn more call or text (760) 613-8617.  You will be glad you did!  

     

An Informed Citizenry is the best weapon against Tyranny!

Now more than ever, Conservatives need to be organized and informed.  There still remains a number of Manatee Patriots subscribers missing vital information. So we are providing a link where you can update your information in order for us to keep you informed on important issues, meetings, and events.  To do so, simply click this link.