Tell the Republican Party Hacks to Stop the Power Grab!

Lots to follow!  Let us know what you want us to report on!  Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CONTROVERSY IN TAMPA Major controversy has developed at the Republican convention over proposed rule changes which would take control over much of the nomination process away from the state and local parties and put it in the hands of the national leadership.  These changes are a direct assault on the traditions of the party and would silence the voice of the grassroots in much of the decision making process. Many grassroots activist groups and prominent leaders have come on board opposing the changes.  The Republican Liberty Caucus was one of the first, but they've been joined by Eagle Forum, FreedomWorks and many Tea Party Groups.  These are goups that are often at odds with one another ideologically, but they all agree that the integrity of he party and standing on principle is of the highest importance. Here are some resources to help bring you up to speed: Proposed Rule Changes from Committee Minority Rules Committee Report RLC of Maine Statement on Rules Controversy Morton Blackwell (Virginia Delegate) Letter to Delegates RLC Chairman's Letter to Delegates and Activists Eagle Forum Statement on Rules FreedomWorkds Press Release This issue will be voted on again in committee this afternoon and go to the floor of the convention sometime later TODAY.  We urge you to contact your state delegates today if you can and encourage them to support the Minority Report against the report of the Rules Committee.   Contact Info for members of the Convention Rules Committee View a list of all Illinois Delegates to the Republican National Convention Don't Miss our August Meeting--Tonight!  Tuesday, August 28th 6:30pm at the Loveland Building in Dixon Come prepared for a busy and informative evening!  We have 4 special guest speakers lined up!   Andrew Kida will speak to us about City Administration and the value of educated government leadership Anna Sacco-Miller, candidate for Lee County State's Attorney will join us to speak about her campaign Brian Costin, Director of Government Reform from the Illinois Policy Institute will be present to speak with us Tom Demmer, candidate for IL's 90th Representative District, will share his vision for Illinois.  After all speakers have finished their presentations, they will take questions from the audience! Hope you will join us--bring a friend! PLEASE Take a Moment to Help us Update Our Records We are embarking on an exciting new chapter of our journey.  We are working to engage our members on a more personal level.   Please take a quick moment to UPDATE YOUR PROFILE. Don't forget to include your phone #!   Join us for a Constitution Day Rally Sunday, September 16th from 3-5 pm  on the Dixon River Front   Plan to bring the whole family and join us for an inspirational celebration of the documents that formed the United States of America!  We will hear from many inspirational guest speakers! Come help us Celebrate the documents that created this land that we Love! What does the Constitution Mean to YOU? "Our Portion of History is being written today.  What will be remembered about YOUR contribution?" --Andy Andrews   Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend You Can Make a Difference in November! Pick a campaign and get involved! Bill Albracht IL 36th Senate running against Mike Jacobs website 309-278-8558 Richard Morthland IL 71st Representative running against Mike Smiddy website 309-654-2229 Tom Demmer IL 90th Representative running against Tom Boken, Jr. website Bobby Schilling US Congress 17th District running against Cheri Bustos website (309) 752-9500 Adam Kinzinger US Congress 16th District running against Wanda Rohl website 815-215-4787   Make sure you are an INFORMED VOTER when you head to the polls in November. Visit SaukValleyVoter.com   This is our own voter information site.  This site is non-partisan and provides links to each candidate's web page and other useful links.  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