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MELBOURNE AREA FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN
PO Box 410143
Melbourne, FL 32941-0143
(321) 727-1212
The Radio Patriot
May 5, 2010
Bringing the Tea Party Express to Melbourne, Florida
I just returned from a luncheon of the Melbourne Area Federation of Republican Women of Melbourne (FL) where I was invited to speak about my experience aboard the Tea Party Express national tour. The room held approximately 90 people, mostly women, sprinkled with a few men. As I waited to be introduced, Beth Young, the gal who invited me, whispered there were many more in attendance than usual, who came today to hear about the TPX experience. I was flattered until I realized that it really wasn’t about me, it was about the Tea Party movement. They were eager to hear what Americans across the country are saying and feeling, and I was the messenger. So I kicked it off with this video produced by Rightnetwork.com.
Then I talked about the trip, about meeting Sarah and Todd Palin, the fun we had with Victoria Jackson and Jimmy Labriola, the morning we rolled into Topeka, Kansas in a downpour to a park filled with umbrella covered patriots who stood in the rain as Lloyd Marcus spontaneously climbed up on stepstool and mic-less, began singing a cappella “I’m Singing in the Rain”. How they joined in, a sea of colorful umbrellas swaying to the sound of their own voices.
I told them how disappointed Michiganders in Escanaba were about Bart Stupak’s failure to stand for the unborn and the people who elected him.
I told them of the travails of travel in a motorcoach with a lavatory that would only accept liquids, if you catch my drift… Hand washing undies and socks in a hotel room (that’s another story), and the long hours traveling between rally stops in cities across the country, many times without internet, Direct TV or cell phone connection. I know. It was rough.
Photo by Amy Kremer
Then I showed them this video, produced by PJTV, in which Sal Russo explained better than anyone can what the Tea Party movement is about.
(Huge thanks to Joanne Corby for her able assistance in handling the technical aspects of getting the vids downloaded and routed to the LED projector. Joanne, currently serving on the Melbourne City Council, is collecting signatures to qualify for a run for the Brevard County Clerk of Courts.)
The folks had plenty of questions about the trip, among them, “Were there any signs of violence?” Yeah, the egg-throwing incident in Searchlight, NV and the not-so-much violence but pushback from the “Yes we can” Obama-bots who picketed our rallies in Albany and Syracuse, NY. But mostly there were just lots of friendly Americans who came out to offer their support and receive our encouragement and uplift. I held up the book that’s creating quite a nasty backlash in the “leftstream media” — The Manchurian President by Aaron Klein and Brenda Elliott. And told them about it, mentioning that one of the authors will be with us on the radio show this Thursday night. Many took notes, intending to purchase it as soon as they could. I told them how the Tea Party team prayed as a group before a rally. How comedienne Victoria Jackson quoted scripture before and after she sang her trademark Tea Party song “There’s a Communist Living in the White House”.
I told them about Lloyd Marcus and Jimmy Labroila. About how hardworking and pressured the management team were – working 24/7 from the Red Bus.
So now, let me tell you about some of the interesting people who were at today’s luncheon. Patti Warner, deacon at the 100-year-old First Baptist Church of Cocoa Village, FL. She’s the official chaplain for the Florida State Legislature and offers the prayer at the start of each session and at special occasions. Her prayer today that began our meeting was perfect for the purpose of today’s gathering. See if you don’t agree…
“Dear Lord, We thank you today for being so great. And now we come humbly with our petitions and ask you to strengthen our cause.
Your Word calls us to pray for those in authority so we ask that you compel them to do the right thing. The honest, decent thing that is good for all of the people. And where you would be mocked or our country would be demeaned, we ask that you give us victory over such as we work toward the upcoming elections. Let us not be daunted with the tasks that lie before us. Help us to be bold. Protect our brave ones who serve so willingly in our armed forces. Give them strength to endure for a better America. Keep them from harm and let us be eternally grateful for their sacrifices. And now as the child’s verse says, “Thank you for this food, soon it will be gone, help us to remember those who have none.” Bless the hands that prepared it and those who serve. As always, we implore you to bless America! Amen and Shalom.”
Judy Timothy of the Space Coast Patriots talked about the first three principles in Cleon Skousen’s book “The 5000 Year Leap”. She reminded us that contrary to conventional wisdom, the most powerful elected position is not the President. It is the precinct chairman, and she emphasized the importance of volunteering to fill that slot. Minnesotan-turned-Floridian Alice Kreitz is a close friend of US House Rep. Michele Bachmann, and lunches with her whenever their schedules permit. Kreitz, who is a precinct chairwoman, told of a three-night Tea Party Cruise to the Bahamas aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas, coming up next November 5-8 out of Port Canaveral. It is being organized by our local radio station — WMMB AM — formerly home to my daily talk show for several years.
Barbara Knick, a member of the Brevard 9-12 Project (“Regain control of America through informed voting”) has assembled and maintains a Florida Activists Calendar of Events. Laid off a year ago from her job, she “decided to throw my energies into keeping Floridians up to date on civic and legislative events, including Tea Party rallies”. Karen Fenske displayed some darling tiny teapot pendants, suspended from fine sterling silver chains. Some of the teapots featured Swarovski crystals, pearls or Japanese hand painted beads. (Matching dangle earrings and pearl bracelets were also available). Who could resist? I bought the necklace pictured, and as much as I would enjoy wearing it, I will lovingly gift it to my sister Nina for her upcoming birthday.
Nina and her husband John joined me at the April 14th Boston Tea Party. I suggested to Karen that these would be hot sellers at Tea Parties around the country. She’s planning on selling them at the July Tea Party Convention in Las Vegas, but you don’t have to wait. You can contact Karen at KatTheBeach@cfl.rr to get yours.
The Club’s newsletter editor told me that when Obama was elected, she felt a spiritual darkness descending over her. So she did what she always does when troubled — she wrote a prayer. Today she handed me a postcard, one side bearing the words “Our Troops and Veterans Are Our Heroes” above an image of Washington crossing the Delaware. The other side bore images of five young men currently serving in our Armed Forces, sons and grandsons of Club members. Accompanying the photos was this prayer she composed:
“Lord Jesus, thank you for our brave men and women in uniform. They are the missionaries of the 21st century. They go in harm’s way to preserve our freedom and way of life. They take your message of hope and freedom to the ones suffering and oppressed. What a wonderful Savior to use our troops to bring Your blessings and love to a world in need.”
Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard Awards Presentation, March 21, 2010
Left to right:
Barbara Davis, Betty Violette, and Joanne Corby
Barbara Davis, Jean Thrasher, and John Thrasher, new Republican Party of Florida Chairman
FFRW Legislative Reception in Tallahassee
March 1, 2010
MAFRW members attended the Brevard Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner on February 5, 2010.
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Left to right: Debbie Schofield, Marlene Frye, Judy Rybikowsky, Barbara Davis |
Left to right: Debbie Schofield, Grace Boyd, Judy Rybikowsky, Barbara Davis |
Katie Posey, wife of Congressman Bill Posey, enjoys the winter wonderland of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women
Publicity And Media
Here is a short video featuring Congressman Bill Posey and Senator Mike Haridopolos that talks about the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Quick Time Player is needed to view this video. Click here for a free download (Mac or PC) |
Here is Congressman Bill Posey at the September 12, 2009 tea party rally in Washington, D.C. During the event American citizens gathered in front of the Capitol building to protest government initiatives including health care reform, taxes, and spending.
Click here to read a Washington Post article about the rally.
After the rally, MAFRW member Alice Kreitz and other constituents met with Bill Posey, his wife Katie, Bill's legislative aide, and other constituents.
Alice is standing beside Bill wearing the whiteT-shirt.
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Congressman Bill Posey's (FL) wife, Katie and Congressman Silvestre Reyes' (TX) granddaughter, Amelia Reyes participated in a United We Serve event for military children held June 25 at Ft. McNair Army Base. At the event, in which President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended, volunteers were expected to fill 10,000 summer backpacks with books, healthy snacks, Frisbees and other items for children of servicemembers. An additional 5,000 backpacks were previously filled by volunteers.
Department of Defense photo, Sharon Foster.
Here are photos of Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women members at the March 2009
Florida Federated Republican Women convention in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Left to right: MAFRW 1st Vice President Judy Rybikowsky, Rep. Steve Crisafulli, Kristen Crisafulli, MAFRW President Barbara Davis,
Rep. John Tobia, Legislative Aide Carla Cole.
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Left to right: Dawn Butterfield, Judy Rybikowsky, Barbara Davis, Connie Poppell, Rep. Ralph Poppell.
January 5, 2009
The swearing-in ceremony for Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen.
Presiding is Judge Jim Earp, with Lisa's husband, Robert, and their two daughters.
New Video From The National Federation of Republican Women!!
(Promotional text written by NFRW)
ABOUT THE VIDEO
The NFRW's “I am a Republican!” video is a public relations tool featuring a diverse group of more than 45 Federation members and Republican women leaders such as Lynne Cheney, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and former EPA Administrator Christie Todd Whitman. The final product is a three-minute, upbeat video anchored at the beginning and end with information about the NFRW and its mission. In the core of the video, participants explain the commonly-held beliefs of Republicans and pledge with enthusiastic voices their allegiance to the GOP.
PURPOSE OF THE VIDEO
Demonstrating the diversity of the NFRW and the accessibility of the Republican Party, the video illustrates to women from all walks of life that our organization’s members share their values and beliefs, and that we want them to join us in the cause of good government. It is an open invitation to women everywhere and communicates a powerful message: no matter who you are or where you come from, there is a place for you in the NFRW and in the Republican Party.
OUR GOALS
Our goals are to raise the Federation’s name identification and to give our organization more credibility with the public, thereby increasing our membership, boosting our profile and electing more Republicans.
http://www.nfrw.org/multimedia/NFRW_video.wmv |
Rep. Ralph Poppell with MAFRW President Barbara
Davis and 1st Vice President Judy Rybikowsky
at the FFRW Life of the Party
reception
in Tallahassee.
Sen. Bill Posey with MAFRW members at his fundraiser on February 25, 2008.
The Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women celebrated their 40th Anniversary in 2007 as a member club of the National Federation of Republican Women.
The club was originally called the Platinum Coast Republican Women’s Club Federated, but in 2003, the name was changed to more clearly identify the location of the club. With over 130 members, the organization is the largest Republican Club in Brevard County and the only Republican Women’s club which is a member of the National Federation of Republican Women.
Over the years, members have worked together supporting Republican candidates, educating members and the public on issues and being involved citizens in the community. In past years, the club sponsored candidate forums and Meet and Greet Events for Senate and Congressional candidates.
Members have sponsored student scholarships for young people and are regular supporters of the Viet Nam and All Veterans of Brevard Transitional Facility. Each month letters and packages are sent to military personnel stationed overseas. You will see club members participating each 4th of July in the Melbourne 4th of July Parade.
Barbara Davis, a Brevard County resident for the past eight years is the current President and is ably assisted by the Board which consists of Beth Young, Immediate Past President and Treasurer; Judy Rybikowsky, 1st Vice President; Deanna Reiter, 3rd Vice President; Marlene Frye, Recording Secretary, and Debbie Schofield, Corresponding Secretary.
The Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women welcome all Republicans to attend their events. They regularly meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Holiday Inn on N. Wickham Road in Melbourne. We encourage you to visit their website at: http://www.melbournegopwomen.org or phone the President at 727-1212.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tallahassee....March 20-22, 2006
Several members of the Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women
attended the Florida Federation of Republican Women Spring Meeting in Tallahassee
recently. During the meeting they lobbied the Brevard Delegation on certain
legislative issues, visited the Governors Mansion, and lunched at the Capitol.
The club also presented a book to Governor and Mrs. Bush
for the mansion library: Florida Crackerfections, by local author
Ed Clark.
Please visit our website: melbournegopwomen.org for more information on the
organization.
MAFRW 2nd Vice President Judy Rybikowsky visits with
Florida gubernatorial candidate Tom Gallagher at the
Free Republican Family Picnic at Wickham Park Pavillion
August 12, 2006.
Fourth of July parade in downtown Melbourne (2005).
Please see the full-size photo gallery on the Join Us page.
Members of the Melbourne Area Federated Republican
Women pose with U.S. Senate candidate Katherine Harris at a January, 2006
meeting of the Osceola Federated Republican Women.
Left to right: MAFRW President Beth Young, Katherine Harris, MAFRW
1st V.P. Barbara Davis, Carlie Rogers, and MAFRW 2nd V.P. Judy Rybikowsky.
Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women has long enjoyed the support of many Republican party leaders at the local, state, and national government levels. We encourage registered voters to get involved at a grassroots level, educating them on issues relevant to our community, and facilitating communication with their elected representatives.
MAFRW Vice President Deanna Reiter with Congressman Dave Weldon (R-Fla) and Representative J.C. Watts.
MAFRW Historian Eileen Miklaus with U.S. Representative Bill Mc Cullom.
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2004 Lincoln Day Dinner.
LEFT: MAFRW member Irene Hall
with State Senator Mike Haridopolos
RIGHT: Member Joan Gould and her husband Bob
at the club table.
In the February 1, 2006 edition of Florida Today, several Brevard County residents gave their reactions to President Bush's state of the union address, including Carlie Rogers (MAFRW Membership and Member Communications Committeewoman) and MAFRW President Beth Young. Here is a print out of the article with just Carlie and Beth's remarks.
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This is an article from the October 14, 2005 issue of The Hometown News about Laura Gallagher's recent visit to Viera, and her speaking engagement at our October luncheon.
This Florida Today article highlights MAFRW's May 6, 2005 candidate forum.
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Behind the registration table.
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Just at 6 p.m. the crowd begins to arrive.
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Bartenders Marlene Frye and Donna Pritchard |
Clerk of Court Scott Ellis makes a point with Carol McKinley |
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Barbara Davis and Teresa Jordan enjoy the
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Left to right: Pat Tolley, Penny Stord,
and Kathy Lane |
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Selling our patriotic jewelry: |
Bill Tolley and Doug Gallagher share a laugh with Georgia Haridopolos and the Handleys |
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Left to right: MAFRW President Beth Young; Bill Tolley; forum panel coordinator Pat Tolley; and MAFRW treasurer/membership chair Judy Collier |
Candidate Bill McCullom and panel |
If you have any questions or comments about this event, contact MAFRW
President
Barbara Davis at BarbDavis@cfl.rr.com or
call 321-727-1212.
We would like to thank all the candidate panelists, MAFRW members,
and community members
who helped make this forum a rousing success! :-)
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