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The US Constitution Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
At our meeting last Tuesday night, Walter Finkelstein - Co-founder of The Proud Majority - presented an overview of the US Constitution. In it, Walt drew parallels between the political situation in America around the time of the Revolutionary War to contemporary times. It was frightening to see the similarities today that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
We have recorded Walt's presentation in its entirety and uploaded it to the "Past Meetings Videos" page on our website. To view it, simply click here.
Rep. Mike Beltran To Present On May 9
The featured speaker at next week's meeting will be Florida House Representative Mike Beltran (District 70). Mike is a rock-solid Conservative and this will be his first visit to Manatee Patriots. So please plan on coming out and extending him a warm welcome to Manatee County.
The War On Farmers To Be Presented On May 16
Michael Sabga from the John Birch Society will be on hand to discuss the current war on farmers and its effect on the US Food Supply. You won't want to miss what will prove to be a grim presentation.
Commissioner George Kruse To Speak On May 23
Manatee County Commissioner At Large George Kruse will be the featured speaker during our meeting on May 23. No stranger to Manatee Patriots, this will be Commissioner Kruse's first visit of the year. So let's turn out and extend George a warm Manatee Patriots welcome!
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Don't Forget The Potluck Dinner!
It has been 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
We have a very exciting speaker schedule over the next few weeks and includes a wide variety of topics. Here's a sample of what's in store for you: - May 9 - Representative Mike Beltran, District 70
- May 16 - Michael Sabga, JBS
- May 23 - George Kruse, Manatee County Commissioner At Large
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: Rep. Mike Beltran When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 6pm Where: Mixon Fruit Farms Honeybell Hall 2525 27th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208
In this Email: - Enforcing Election-Related Violations: The Tarrant County Texas Miracle
- Federal Appeals Court Upholds Florida 2021 Election Law
- Superintendent Search: Meet The Finalists, Wednesday May 10
- Volunteers Needed For Rocket Phonics This Summer
- SkippyDeeDooDah Saturday, May 6
- Join Us For 84 Years of Mixon Memories Saturday, May 13
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from Natalie Gardner Enforcing Election-Related Violations: The Tarrant County Texas Miracle | |
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Dr. Natalie Lee Gardner is an enthusiastic new Manatee Patriots subscriber hailing from Marion County, Florida. She has taken the time to review how Tarrant County, Texas has incorporated ways to enforce Election Law. While similar in purpose to the Florida Office of Election Crimes and Security established in SB524 last year, Tarrant County's solution is executed at the county level allowing Election law crimes to be prosecuted more quickly.
Natalie has posted an insightful blog on our website which provides an extensive review of the Tarrant County model and suggests ways in which we can duplicate their efforts right here in Florida. To read her intriguing piece, simply click this link. | |
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Florida 2021 Election Law | |
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Last Thursday, a Federal Appeals Court reversed a ruling by an Obama-appointed Federal Judge to restrict new measures to strengthen the integrity of Florida elections. Enacted under Senate Bill SB90, these provisions included restrictions on ballot drop boxes, such as requiring boxes to be manned by employees of the supervisor of elections and limiting their use to early-voting hours. However, a suit was brought against this bill, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021, by the League of Women Voters (LWV). The ruling last Thursday reinstates SB90. To read more about this important decision, just click this link. | |
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Superintendent Search: Meet The Finalists, Wednesday May 10 | |
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With the final selection for School Superintendent scheduled for May 16, the School Board of Manatee County has arranged two ways to get to know the 3 finalists better next week. As seen in the graphic below, the in-person interviews will be televised live, next Wednesday, May 10 between 9am-3pm on MSTV. To watch these interviews next week, just click this link.
Also, a Community "Meet & Greet" will be held next Wednesday, May 10 between 6 - 8pm at the Urban Loft at Manatee Central located at 902 Manatee Ave E in Bradenton. | |
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All Manatee Patriots subscribers are urged to learn more about these candidates and let your School Board members know which individual you feel is best qualified to lead Manatee County Schools. | |
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Volunteers Needed For Rocket Phonics This Summer | |
Our own Dr. Stephen Guffanti of the Rocket Phonics Foundation is seeking 10 highly motivated volunteers to assist with a summer reading program for third graders here in Manatee County. As you know, Rocket Phonics has proven to be wildly a successful approach to improving reading ability in lower grades. This is a wonderful opportunity to help our community to grow in the right direction. To learn more call or text (760) 613-8617. You will be glad you did! | |
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Join Us For 84 Years of Mixon Memories, Saturday, May 13
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Click on the above image to reserve your seat now! | |
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An Informed Citizenry is the best weapon against Tyranny! | |
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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.
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