DECEMBER 2014 EVENT RECAP

 from John Debus

Hi Everyone,

WOW, Great event with a really good turnout. We had a commissioner, political candidates, activists, and many others from the community listening, asking questions, and participating in the discussion of money/corporate influence in our country and the need of a constitutional amendment to bring back our democracy. David Cobb gave a great presentation and walked through our constitutional history to show/educate us on where we are and how we got here. He laid out the plan on where we need to go to legalize democracy and bring back the; of, by and for the people government. I believe everyone learned something and was impressed and motivated by the presentation and discussion. A big thank you to all the generous people that donated to David Cobb and Move To Amend Organization Friday Evening. We collected $357.00 that night, all going to MTA. David stayed afterward and took pictures and talked with everyone on a personal level. He is the best and most dedicated speaker/activist that I know, working to make our country a better place for us and our children. If you weren’t there, you missed a very moving and educational event. This issue crosses all party lines and is understood and supported by the majority of American people. This is the issue that candidates need to get behind and run on in 2016                                                                                            

We also had our monthly rally at the library for social justice on Saturday. A good turn out with some of our local community joining us. We made some new friends and partners for our causes. It was also very eye opening to see some people’s reactions. We have a very deep and concerning problem here in Fort Pierce that we ALL need to work on as a community.  

Our Wednesday morning Progressive breakfast at the Golden Bear Pancake House will be moved to Tuesday morning for the next two weeks for the holidays and then back to Wednesday after the New Year. Check website for the address and more information. Come join us. Some say this is our best meeting.        

We will be having a float in this years MLK Parade. A planning and decoration meeting will be held 10:00am, 27 December 2014 at Richard's house, come join us if you are interested in helping and/or participating. Please call Richard 404-309-5165 or Sharon 772-528-4076 for more information, or check the website.

Well, this is my last month as your president, with a new board taking over in January with Sharon Lux leading us as our new president in 2015. First, I want to thank everyone that has contributed to our success the past two and a half years. Erika, Kathy, Roger, Vicki, Richard, Gunnar, Sharon, Susan, Bill, Diane, Ellen, and all our loyal members, protesters, occupiers, and everyone else that came to an event, rally, picnic and activity in support of TCPA. Without each and every one of you TCPA would not have survived. Thank you all so very much, I appreciate every one of you. Now it is time to welcome Sharon, whom I believe will be just what TCPA needs to move forward with her positive attitude and smiling, happy face. She is good, but will not be able to do it alone. She will need EVERYONE’s support and help. So let’s all of us get behind her to move TCPA to the next level.

We also would like your feedback on our events and organization. So feel free to respond to this e-mail. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE; tcprogressivealliance.com  Check often as many events are posted late with little notice. We post as soon as we get them. Also keep reading our blog.

Thanks for everyone's support,

Take care,

John

NOVEMBER 2014 MEETING RECAP

from John Debus

Hi Everyone,

Another event in our new building with a light turn out. I guess, people are still mourning the election. This is the time we ALL should be getting involved to turn things around and you can't do that sitting at home just using facebook. Our speaker Susan's presentation on Sustainability had everyone's attention with some of our knowledgeable and well informed members questioning some of the information as well as pointing out some outdated material. However most were in agreement with the majority of the information and in many ways she was preaching to the choir. I know that I picked up some good information from Susan and very much interested in her recipe book. We very much appreciate Susan coming to TCPA to give her presentation.                                                                                                                     

 Our next Event will be on 12 December with David Cobb from Move to Amend coming to give his presentation. Please mark your calendars, this is a must attend Event. It will be on a Friday night instead of our usual time.

 

The theme of the rally at the library by the farmer's market on 13 December is changed from Renewable Energy to Social Justice in support of all the organizations around the country that are rallying for this issue that day. With the Social Justice issue the current focus of news in the country, we will rescheduling the Renewable Energy  for January. This is also a hot issue, as we follow our Public Service Commission and the Governor's effort to purge Renewable Energy plans in our state.

We also would like feedback on our Events and Organization. So feel free to respond to this blog or call or email me. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE; tcprogressivealliance.com  Check often as many events are posted late with little notice. We post as soon as we get them. Also check back to the blog as many interesting articles and information is posted there. Any member is welcome to submit a guest blog from the website. 

Thanks for everyone's support,

Take care,

John