Leadership Institute At The Next Manatee Patriots Meeting

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

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

Dear Guest,

Just In Time For Easter

Dena Espenschied of the Leadership Institute returns to Manatee Patriots next Tuesday, April 4. As it is Easter and Passover season, Dena's presentation will provide essential advice on how to speak with liberal friends and family. Our president Jack May will extend Dena's discuss on communication and how it applies to our Connection Builders program. And don't forget, Dena will be graciously providing the catering so there is no need to bring a potluck dinner item.

So you won't want to miss our next meeting at Mixon Farms Tuesday at 6pm.

Rep. Mike Beltran To Be A Featured Speaker

We are also excited to announce that Florida House Representative (District 70) Mike Beltran will be our featured speaker on May 9. This will be Mike's first appearance at Manatee Patriots so we hope everyone turns out and extends him a warm Manatee Patriots welcome.

Hear About The Bradenton Classical Academy (BCA)

Sherri Davidson - Chair of the Board of the Bradenton Classical Academy - will be our featured speaker 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.

No Meeting On April 11

In observance of Easter, there will be no meeting on Tuesday, April 11.

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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:

March 28 - Dr. Renata Moon on Health Freedom
April 4 - Dena Espenscheid, The Leadership Institute
April 11 - Easter Break, No Meeting
April 18 - Sherri Davidson, Bradenton Classical Academy

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.

Next Meeting Details:

Who: Dena Espenschied, The Leadership Institute
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6pm
Where: Mixon Fruit Farms Honeybell Hall
2525 27th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208

In this Email:
Speaker Bio: Dena Espenschied
Two Additions To Our Superindentent Survey
One Nation Under God?
Join Us For 84 Years of Mixon Memories Saturday, May 13

Speaker Bio: Dena Espenschied

Dena is a veteran of political campaigns as small as city council and as large as a presidential campaign. She has served in most campaign positions, including volunteer coordinator, regional field director, political director, and statewide spokesperson. She has overseen ballot qualification, volunteer recruitment and training, and get-out-the-vote efforts. She has formulated communication strategies, organized events, and done personal solicitation. In campaign and public policy, Dena is a “Jill of all Trades”.

Two Additions To Our Superintendent Survey

A competent School Superintendent is critical to the success of any public school system. So we are a bit disappointed that only 2 votes have been cast in our Superintendent Survey.

Manatee County citizens are being offered a unique glimpse into the current search process. To review the current candidates just click this link. You will notice that there are now 6 candidates applying for the position.

The deadline for applications is April 10. So we strongly suggest that everyone review these submissions as soon as possible.

After reviewing the applicants, cast your vote for your favorite candidate. Please note that we have added a "None" option to this survey. You will be restricted to vote only once. And magically, the results will be displayed in real time on the home page of our website! So cast your vote and see where your favorite candidate stands. Just click the handy button below.

Vote Now For Superintendent

One Nation Under God?

In their report on the most recent Board of County Commissioners meeting, the League of Women Voters of Manatee County stated:

"Religion has no place in a government meeting. Beardon quoted Bible scriptures in his opening remarks to justify his Resolution to make Manatee County a gun sanctuary and called the right to bear arms a God-given right."

In response to this outlandish statement, our president - Jack May - sent this organization this note:

"I believe your comments concerning the 1st Amendment rights of Commissioner Beardon’s religious comments and mentioning Bible Scriptures represents a gross misunderstanding of what he doctrine of separation of church and state. Good governance requires the wisdom and understanding that can only be gotten through the knowledge and use of Scripture.

As you know, there is no prohibition in any of the founding documents that would prohibit Commissioner Beardon from making his comments in any public government forum.

You may disagree, but I am surprised you would make it a part of your comments on governance. Unless of course you believe elected officials do not have the same rights as yourself.

Regards,

Jack May"

Join Us For 84 Years of Mixon Memories, Saturday May 13

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