| | | | | | Our Next Featured Speaker - Kevin Van Ostenbridge
We are delighted to have the Chairman of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners - Kevin Van Ostenbridge - as the featured speaker at our next meeting. Kevin is a frequent visitor to Manatee Patriots and is an engaging and out spoken Conservative. You won't want to miss his presentation next Tuesday.
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Do you have adult children in their 20's or 30's? Then why not help spread your love of country to your kids and perhaps even to your grandkids? Ask them to consider joining the Manatee County Young Republicans group. They meet on a flexible schedule and are known for the cadre of important speakers they host at their events. To learn more, please urge them to join the Manatee County Young Republicans Facebook group by clicking this link.
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Speaker Schedule
Our speaker schedule over the next few weeks has been expanded to include a mix of elected officials and Conservative leaders. Here's a sample of what's in store for you: - March 7 - Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge, BOCC District 3
- March 14 - Michael Sabga, John Birch Society
- March 21 - America First Policy Institute
- March 28 - Commissioner Amanda Ballard, BOCC 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. | |
Next Meeting Details:
Who: Chariman Kevin Van Ostenbridge When: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6pm Where: Honeybell Hall 2525 27th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208
In this Email: - A Drag Queen Show in Bradenton?
- The Suspendables
- FACL Political Leadership Training - April 1 in Venice
- Reminder: Here's Why You Should Sign Up For The Connection Builders Program
| | | | from Deanna Brinkley A Drag Queen Show in Bradenton?
Our local decency warrior - Deanna Brinkley - alerted us to a Gay Pride festival scheduled for next Saturday in downtown Bradenton. One of the main attractions is a drag Queen by the name of Ashley Rose who is offering a "..safe & family friendly atmosphere".
We urge you to contact the Bradenton City Council to express your concern over this event. Their contact information may be found by clicking this link. | | | | from Debbie Faris The Suspendables
Our friend from Defend Florida, Debbie Faris, forwarded us a recent piece she penned in Substack. In it, she speaks about the tragedy and outrage of our government's action surrounding January 6. To read the entire article, simply click on this link. | | | | FACL Political Leadership Training - April 1 in Venice
Are you respected by politicians? Do you want to become more effective in politics? Join us for this practical, no-nonsense training built around cutting-edge political strategies and tactics.
If you are tired of crony-capitalism, corporate handouts and politicians only looking out for their next re- election, this class is for you. If you are ready to do something, YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS CLASS!
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023 Tentative Schedule: - 8:30am Registration
- 9:00am- Noon Class
- 12:00am -1:00pm Lunch
- Class 1:00 – 5:30
Location: Venice, Florida (details provided at time of registration)
Tuition: - Early Bird Rates until 11 March: $45 General / $30 Student (student ID required)
- General Rate after 11 March: $60
Tuition includes coffee, pastries, lunch and snacks.
To register simply click this link or contact Mia Kinsey 571-991-5671 via text for link to be sent to you. A brief intake survey is required for registration.
The class is hosted by the Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership and taught by an instructor with years of experience putting these principles to work. Training covers: Real Nature of Politics – why just “educating” people alone won’t change results Biggest Lie in Politics – and how the political class uses your convictions against you How to work effectively at the Capitol – getting a bill sponsored and roll call vote How to put pressure on legislators
For additional information, contact Mia Kinsey (571) 991-5671. | | | | from Jack May Reminder: Here's Why You Should Sign Up for the Connection Builders Program
I was going over the Manatee Patriots mission statement and core values this week. Honestly, I’m looking for a reason anyone would want to take a chance on a CONCEPT. It’s like, Jack wants me to make a time and effort investment... so what is the return? Well, I think I’ve found it.
Just remember, without your participation, Connection Concepts will stay a concept, and never see the reality of our Mission Statement or administration of our Core Values. Values that are not necessarily those of another group or party... they are your values; you’ve said so!
Here's the Manatee Patriots Mission Statement:
We are a non-partisan organization made up of concerned citizens of Manatee County and surrounding areas and funded by the generous support of the community. The purpose of Manatee Patriots is to restore the use of our US Constitution to its original intent.
Our Core Values are: · Defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of Florida. - Maintain the Republic
- Elect only those who express a desire to lead and govern, that, have integrity, and will stand against any foe, foreign or domestic, that would jeopardize our founding documents.
- Protect election integrity at every level of government. We must have fair elections.
- Support our 2nd Amendment right to include “Constitutional Carry.”
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Lobby for a balanced budget amendment in the US legislature
- Oppose raising the debt ceiling.
- Support cabinet level spending bills and oppose all omnibus legislation.
- Ensure local government spending is needful, controlled, and that will maintain our liberty.
- Limited Government
- Government should never be larger than necessary.
- Support zero (0) based budgeting.
- Ensure the Sherriff acts on the constitutional provisions of the office, maintaining our liberty.
- Free Markets
- Regulation is necessary but not to the extent as to infringe on the competitive nature of free markets and personal liberties.
- Use zoning to enhance business opportunities and not as a weapon that detracts or diminishes the marketplace.
- Business is in charge of job creation, and not the government.
- Streamline the building office and the permit process (Cities & County).
- Free markets include School Choice. Schools are in competition, and parents should be able to choose and control the educational opportunities for their children.
- God and Country
- Protect and defend the liberty, conscience and life of every citizen, including in-vitro.
- Separate the government from the church, while never separating the character of the church from the government.
- Find, Vet, Finance, and Run candidates who fear God more than men, people of good character.
I appreciate you guys and respect the power you may wield! -Jack
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