Please Join Us Tuesday in Dixon

Lots to follow!  Let us know what you want us to report on!  Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. SVTP April Meeting topic: TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT 6:30pm Tuesday, April 24th Loveland Building, Dixon (We will be meeting on the main floor this month in the Men's Lounge) The main topic of conversation wherever you go these days seems to be the arrest of Rita Crundwell, the Comptroller accused of embezzling $30 million from the City of Dixon over the course of 6 years.   What failures by the city government enabled this theft and allowed it to continue for so long?  How does more than 50% of your operating budget disappear year after year with no one noticing?  Why, after citizens sounded the alarm, was nothing done?  These are some of the questions that will be discussed at our April meeting this Tuesday, April 24th, 6:30pm at the Loveland Building in Dixon.  Li Arellano and Jack Schrauth will lead a discussion of the need for transparency in government.  Come Join the conversation! We hope to see you there!   Contact Your Elected Representatives! Tell them to vote NO on H.R.30 Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act This bill would amend the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Bill to prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.  This would make many guns already owned by citizens illegal!  This is yet another direct assault on the second amendment!  Please take a moment to read about the bill at  GovTrack    or    OpenCongress and then email your Representative and Senators and let them know that you expect them to vote NO on this violation of your right to keep and bear arms!  Gun restrictions on law-abiding citizens do NOTHING to deter criminals!  It is time for common sense to enter the debate!  Law enforcement should enact strict penalties on those who use guns to commit crimes and inflict harm and leave the rest of us alone! Coffee with Christie Schilling Join Christie Schilling,wife of Congressman Bobby Schilling for coffee at the Sterling Public Library Saturday, May 12th at 9am                                                                   Please contact Katie Schilling to R.S.V.P. (309) 269-3103  or   katie@reelectbobby.com   Defend the Vote Election Integrity Initiative Learn how you can help defend the integrity of elections in Illinois.  Attend a Defend the Vote training seminar on May 25th.  More information available HERE 2012 True the Vote National Summit Details Agenda 21 Presented by Andrea Zinga Andrea Zinga gave a presentation on April 9th to the Quad City Tea Party on Agenda 21, how it is creeping into our local communities and why we should be concerned Andrea Zinga on Agenda 21--Part 1   Andrea Zinga on Agenda 21--Part 2 The Rise of Islam in Illinois Why is Governor Quinn pushing to reappoint Munir Muhammad to a well-paid position on the Illinois Human Rights Commission?  Munir Muhammad is a former leader of the Nation of Islam and a suspect in the firebombing of Malcolm X's home as well as having suspected ties to the murder of Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaali's 5 children.  The IL Senate Executive Appointments Committee approved his reappointment.  Now he must be confirmed by the IL Senate. Check out his website HERE  His list of "What Muslims Want" is quite disturbing, indeed!  It sounds as if he feels everything should be handed over to Muslims and men and women of color for all of our nation's past sins..."Human" rights?  He appears to have a very limited scope of whom those rights should be afforded to! Do you think this man should be on a Human Rights Coalition??? Contact your IL Senator and let them know your opinion on this appointment My Two Cents We have not had any submissions recently...we would love to hear your opinions on the hot topics of the day!  Email your comments to SaukValleyTeaParty@Live.com  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2012 Sauk Valley Tea Party, All rights reserved. Thank you for being part of the solution! Our mailing address is: Sauk Valley Tea Party 3805 Freeport Road Sterling, IL 61081 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

April Meeting Tuesday April 24

Lots to follow!  Let us know what you want us to report on!  Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. April Meeting 6:30pm Tuesday, April 24th Loveland Building, Dixon (I will send out another email if the location happens to change) I apologize for the last minute information!  I had not heard back from the folks I had invited to speak at our April Meeting, so I decided to cancel it -- but got ahead of myself and said in the email that the May meeting was cancelled!  Oops!  April and May will both take place at their usual date and time! The April meeting is back on and will be led by Liandro Arellano.  Li will be speaking on transparency in government, which is a particularly timely message with the recent happenings in Dixon! We hope to see you there! Message from Mike Martin of the Quad City Tea Party Hope you can join us tomorrow for our Obamacare Seminar! Saturday, April 21st from 9:30am-12:00pm East Moline Christian School, 900   46th Avenue, East Moline It should be a great  event -- C. Steven Tucker is a wonderful speaker and FOX NEWS Contributor coming in from Chicago to share this important information!   Speakers include: Congressman Bobby Schilling Illinois State Representative Rich Morthland C. Steven Tucker, Insurance Broker Dr. Brian Anseeuw, Local Neurologist There will also be plenty of time for Q & A, so bring your personal questions. Encourage anyone with a small business that this is crucial information. Suggested donation $ 5.00 for the Quad City TEA. Mike Martin, Quad City TEA     309-948-9486 Gun Rights Survey USATODAY.COM Do you believe that the Second Amendment protects your right as an INDIVIDUAL to keep and bear arms?  The Constitution seems pretty clear on that point to me!  Eric Holder disagrees and so do many others in the media as well as many levels of those currently holding elected office!  Please take a moment to follow the link and vote.  Let's send a LOUD message to those who would deny us this right! Minnesota Taxpayers Stuck Footing The Bill For Wind They Can’t Use or Sell Taxpayers in Minnesota ended up paying $70 million more than they needed to for electricity in 2011 because of “green” energy mandates, READ MORE AT THE BLAZE.COM FREE THOMAS! Help OpenCongress.org provide Congressional data more quickly and easily.  This website is a fantastic source for researching and tracking legislation and contacting your legislators.   READ MORE Lee County Board Chairman: Man broke law by recording meeting Seeburg has said some things in the past few years that make folks do a double-take, but I think this one takes the cake!  WOW!  It is really, really sad when someone in charge of a governing body threatens citizens...especially when they don't even understand the laws they are threatening to misuse!  Read the article on SaukValley.com County Board Meetings are subject to the Open Meetings Act.  The Lee County Board has been in violation of this law recently.  I think it is time for Mr. Seeburg to learn the laws that he is required by his position to obey!  The Open Meetings Act very clearly authorizes citizens to tape any meeting which is subject to the Act.  I believe Mr. Seeburg has confused the Open Meetings Act with IL's very tough Eavesdropping Law.  Problem is, that law applies to SECRETLY recording PRIVATE conversation...not applicable to an elected officer conducting official business during an open meeting!!!! To attempt to intimidate and bully a citizen because Seeburg doesn't want his actions and words made available to the rest of the public is a disgusting abuse of power!  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2012 Sauk Valley Tea Party, All rights reserved. Thank you for being part of the solution! Our mailing address is: Sauk Valley Tea Party 3805 Freeport Road Sterling, IL 61081 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

SVTP update--May Meeting and other events

I am sorry to say, but our May SVTP meeting has been cancelled.  I have been waiting to hear back from a few possible guest speakers, but time has run out to pull it together.
We will hold our June meeting at the normal time. 

We are still working on a date for our first leadership council meeting....details will be sent out as soon as they are finalized.

Thanks for your continued support!  Enjoy the upcoming weekend!
Amanda



"Know this:  our portion of history is being written today.  What will be remembered about your contribution?" --Andy Andrews




Message from Mike Martin of the Quad City Tea Party, Regarding the Obamacare seminar this Saturday

Hello everyone:

This Saturday we have a rare opportunity in the QC area to hear experts speak about how ObamaCare has already begun, and what is to come in 2014. But, we need your help -- the local media doesn't want to spread the word about this seminar (they don't seem to return calls) -- so we need you to post on facebook, twitter, etc! This issue affects us all -- young, old, democrat, republican -- it doesn't matter. It is your chance to get informed. This is the REAL information. Please also forward this email onto all your family, friends, doctors, insurance brokers, and fellow patriots even if you cannot attend. Seminar information is below ~

Speakers include:

Congressman Bobby Schilling
Illinois State Representative Rich Morthland
C. Steven Tucker, insurance broker (Contributor to FOX NEWS)
Dr. Brian Anseeuw (local neurologist)

There will also be plenty of time for Q & A, so bring your personal questions. Encourage anyone with a small business that this is crucial information. Seminar is this Saturday, April 21st, 9:30 am - noon. Suggested donation $ 5.00 for the Quad City TEA. Will be at the East Moline Christian School, 900 - 46th Avenue, East Moline, IL.

We appreciate any help you can give us by spreading the word! See you Saturday.

Mike Martin
Quad City TEA
309-948-9486

Huge Tea Party Rally in Indianapolis on May 5th

On May 8th, Indiana voters will cast their ballots in a historic Republican Senate primary that has gained national media attention as a showdown between two very different candidates: conservative grassroots challenger Richard Mourdock and six-term establishment incumbent Sen. Dick Lugar.

Indiana's Republican primary is a fight for the soul of the Republican Party we haven't seen since Marco Rubio routed Charlie Crist in Florida and Rand Paul defeated Trey Grayson in Kentucky in 2010.

I will provide more details as they are released

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On a personal note, we have several key SVTP members or their close family who are experiencing serious health issues.  Some of them have been fighting them for quite some time and some of them have just recently entered the battle.  In the last 3 years, I have come to care deeply for these folks and the SVTP feels like my extended family!  I would ask that each of you take a moment and say a prayer for their speedy recovery.

Amanda

correction

I apologize for the error, but I just copied and pasted speaker info for each rally in my tax day update.  I just noticed that the Rockford Rally lists Rich Moreland--that should read Richard Morthland!

Have a great weekend!
Amanda



"Know this:  our portion of history is being written today.  What will be remembered about your contribution?" --Andy Andrews

Tax Day Rallies

VOTE      VOTE      VOTE    VOTE      VOTE      VOTE       VOTE      VOTE      VOTE           Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. ********************************************************* Sunday, April 15 2012 ********************************************************* Rockford Tea Party Tax Day Rally Sunday, April 15, 1PM Sinnissippi Park Band Shell Join like-minded folks to celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the Tea Party Movement! Guest Speakers include: Congressman Joe Walsh Congressman Bobby Schilling Northern Illinois Tea Party Leader Jane Carrell Rockford Tea Party Co-Coordinator Ulysses S Arn Illinois Conservatives Leader Zach Oltmans Illinois State Rep Rich Moreland Emceed by Rockford Tea Party's John Harmon You are sure to enjoy the Rockford Tea Party tradition of one-minute speeches at the rally.   This is your chance to get up and speak out!   We look forward to your participation. Please make your own signs and bring them   ********************************************************* Monday, April 16, 2012 ********************************************************* Chicago Tea Party Tax Day Rally Monday, April 16, Noon Daley Plaza, Downtown Chicago Join us at the 2012 Chicago Tax Day Tea Party on Monday, April 16 at noon in Daley Plaza. We'll come together once again in downtown Chicago, where the Tea Party movement began. Our goal is to make government more accountable, stop out-of-control spending and stand up for freedom and individual liberty.   The 2012 Chicago Tax Day Tea Party will feature nationally known speakers, local liberty leaders and regular Americans who are making a difference. However, the real stars of the tea party will be you -- the thousands of concerned citizens joining together in Daley Plaza. Speakers include: Congressman Joe Walsh, IL-8th District Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Wisconsin Dana Loesch, CNN Contributor, Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host,  Joel Pollak, Editor-in-Chief, Breitbart.com Dan Proft, Radio Talk Show Host, WLS-AM 890 Denise Cattoni, State Director, Illinois Tea Party Adam Andrzejewski, Founder, For the Good of Illinois Speaking out against Obamacare: C. Steven Tucker, Truthaboutobamacare.com Dr. Mark Neerhoff, Docs4PatientCare Dr. Kurt Erickson, Chicago Tea Party, Cardiologist ********************************************************* Tuesday, April 17, 2012 ********************************************************* Peoria Tea Party Tax Day Rally Tuesday, April 17 11:00AM Peoria County Court House (Main Street & Jefferson) Join us for Tax Day Tea Party Rally on Tuesday, April 17 at 11:00AM in downtown Peoria at the Peoria County Court House.    Speakers include: Randy Stufflebeam, Constitutionalist Lex Green, Libertarian Scholar Richard Giovannetti, Illinois Family Institute Lenny McAllister, Radio Talk Show Host Don't miss it!   Please visit us here for more information:  Peoria Tea Party Rally     **************************************************************************************************************************************   The Truth About Obambacare Informational Seminar Saturday, April 21st 9:30am-12:00pm East Moline Christian School (900 46th Ave, East Moline IL) Speakers will include C. Steven Tucker and Dr. Brian Anseeuw as well as Bobby Schilling and Richard Morthland Suggested donation:  $5.00 ************************************************************************************************************************************** April SVTP Meeting Topic yet to be announced Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 pm Loveland Community Building, Dixon Leadership Council We have had a few folks express an interest in the Leadership Council.  If you would like to participate in this new group, please email SaukValleyTeaParty@live.com.  Our first meeting will be announced soon! Whiteside County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold their 2nd hearing Wednesday, April 18th on Industrial Wind Development in Whiteside County addressing Mainstream Renewables plan to construct 7 Turbines East and South East of Deer Grove.  At the first hearing, John Martin of Mainstream testified that one turbine and one substation do not yet meet IL Noise Pollution guidelines, but they are working to configure them so they will just barely qualify.  He went on to say (as if it made it perfectly ok) that this would only affect 1 home.  That is 1 home too many in my opinion!  The count is exposing itself to many possible liabilities both legal and financial by allowing wind development in Whiteside County.  Please help us make sure that the Zoning Commission sets permitting requirements that will protect the county and its residents from ALL possible negatives! Hearings are held every other Wednesday until completion of the process at the Rock Falls Community Building (601 W. 10th Street) 7:00-9:30pm My Two Cents Worth Please share your opinion!  The opinions expressed below are the opinions of some of our members and are not necessarily representative of the Sauk Valley Tea Party. We need your input HERE on any topic of concern! Inspirational Movies October Baby AFA has been working to bring October Baby to theaters around the country.  Initially opening in a modest 390 theaters, this powerful pro-life movie continues to win over audiences nationwide.  Grassroots support has fueled the film's expansion. Entering its fourth weekend in theaters after debuting as the No. 8 movie in the country, October Baby now expands to 223 new screens.  Find your closest theater showing October Baby here. Monumental By Kirk Cameron will take your family on a new adventure to discover the true national treasure of America. Learn more and see the movie trailer HERE The Sauk Valley Tea Party's mission is to engage local citizens in our electoral process and advocate for the election of those who will protect our God-given rights and individual liberties while promoting personal responsibility, sound fiscal policies, constitutionally limited government and free market principles.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2012 Sauk Valley Tea Party, All rights reserved. Thank you for being part of the solution! Our mailing address is: Sauk Valley Tea Party 3805 Freeport Road Sterling, IL 61081 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

Oops! Got the date mixed up!

I apologize for the error, but the Quad City Tea Party's Agenda 21 presentation was last night...not next monday!  The Obamacare seminar is correct.
This should be a very informative event...I hope you can attend!

Still looking for a few folks to join us on the Leadership Council!  Only one meeting a month, but it will make a big difference in our efforts in the coming months!  If you are interested, please respond to this email and I will let you know when the first meeting date is set.


"Know this:  our portion of history is being written today.  What will be remembered about your contribution?" --Andy Andrews

Upcoming Events

VOTE      VOTE      VOTE    VOTE      VOTE      VOTE       VOTE      VOTE      VOTE           Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Quad City Tea Party always has something great going on!  They have two very exciting events planned for April!  For more information or to RSVP for these events, please email Mike Martin at QCteaparty@gmail.com Agenda 21 Andrea Zinga will present everything you need to know about the United Nation's Agenda 21, how and where it is already appearing in our communities and the affect it will have on our daily lives Monday, April 16th East Moline Christian School (900 46th Ave, East Moline IL)   The Truth About Obambacare Informational Seminar Saturday, April 21st 9:30am-12:00pm East Moline Christian School (900 46th Ave, East Moline IL) Speakers will include C. Steven Tucker and Dr. Brian Anseeuw as well as Bobby Schilling and Richard Morthland Suggested donation:  $5.00 ************************************************************************************************************************************** April SVTP Meeting Topic yet to be announced Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 pm Loveland Community Building, Dixon Leadership Council We have had a few folks express an interest in the Leadership Council.  If you would like to participate in this new group, please email SaukValleyTeaParty@live.com.  Our first meeting will be announced soon! My Two Cents Worth Please share your opinion!  The opinions expressed below are the opinions of some of our members and are not necessarily representative of the Sauk Valley Tea Party. We need your input HERE on any topic of concern! The Sauk Valley Tea Party's mission is to engage local citizens in our electoral process and advocate for the election of those who will protect our God-given rights and individual liberties while promoting personal responsibility, sound fiscal policies, constitutionally limited government and free market principles.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2012 Sauk Valley Tea Party, All rights reserved. Thank you for being part of the solution! Our mailing address is: Sauk Valley Tea Party 3805 Freeport Road Sterling, IL 61081 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences