BUS RIDE TO TALLAHASSEE

from Sharon Lux

Rally Bus Ride Online Registration Link is LIVE!
Go here to reserve your seat on the bus:  http://yes1fl.org/2015rallytix

5 buses, 10 pick up locations!  Act now - buses will fill up fast! 

On February 18, Floridians' Clean Water Declaration and Amendment 1 activists will join forces for a "Floridians for Clean Water & Amendment 1 Rally" on the front steps of the historic Old Capitol in Tallahassee. After the rally, we'll spread out over the Capitol for the unique opportunity to talk water with decision makers!

Here are the rally details: 

WHO: Floridians' Clean Water Declaration and Amendment 1 activists from all across the state!

WHAT: Floridians for Clean Water & Amendment 1 Rally

WHEN: Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: On the front steps of the Old Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

WINDPOWER CONFERENCE

from Sharon Lux

AWEA WINDPOWER 2015 Conference and Exhibition

We invite you to join us May 18-21, 2015; Orlando, FL

 Join SACE May 18-21, 2015 for the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) annual WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. With advanced turbine technology and lower costs, the Southeast is a new frontier for the wind industry. In fact, our region already contains over 130 wind energy related manufacturing facilities. So, it is only fitting that the biggest wind energy conference of the year will be in the Southeast!

WINDPOWER has the entire wind industry in one room: colleagues you know and contacts you need to make. Each year, the event draws thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors all looking to advance the industry. WINDPOWER features over 30 sessions ranging from market and policy analysis, to project performance and technical advancements in wind energy. It’s is an excellent way to connect with subject matter experts–anyone interested in the wind industry should plan on attending.

We hope you can join us in Orlando to learn more about wind energy opportunities for the Southeast!

So, what are you waiting for? Register today!

Don't forget to mark this event on your calendar! Details below.

AWEA WINDPOWER 2015 Conference and Exhibition

When: May 18-21, 2015

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9990 International Drive

Orlando, FL, 32819

RSVP today!

Questions? Contact Allie Brown, allie@cleanenergy.org

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

DAVID COBB: MOVE TO AMEND

from Gregory Wilson

David Cobb -- a leader of the movement to restore our Constitution and bring power back to the people is coming to Florida!

Since 1868 the corporations of America have been using "personhood" to protect them from the laws of the land which were formed by and for the people of this land. In fact the first Supreme Court, after the passing of the 14th amendment, ruled that corporations were not persons under the law. “Paul v. Virginia [1868] Corporate lawyers argued that under the privileges and immunities clause, corporations are citizens. Supreme Court ruled that corporations are not citizens under Article IV, Section 2. “The citizens of each State shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States.”” This decision was made by the same court that was present when the 14th and 15th amendments were passed. However over the next years, of the 14th Amendment cases brought before the Supreme Court between 1890 and 1910, 19 dealt with African Americans, 288 dealt with corporations.”

Finally due to shifting Supreme Court Judges, the nature, core structure of the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights were altered to favor Corporations over living breathing human beings, the citizens of this country. Indeed the supreme Court put the boxes of tea back on the ships in the harbor.

After the Supreme Court decision "Citizens United," David Cobb  responded by spearheading the effort to: Move To Amend -- A process of changing the Constitution to read, “Corporations are not people and money is not speech” thus bringing us closer in line with the original intent of the founders of this nation.

November 2014 Meeting Reminder

from John Debus

Hi everyone,

Reminder of our Event, this Monday evening, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, November 24, 2014 at the Garden Club Center, 911 Parkway Drive, Fort Pierce, Fl. 34954. It is about 4 or 5 blocks west of the American Legion (our old meeting place) on Georgia Ave. It is the yellow building off the circle, right next to Glidden Park, you can’t miss it. It is a very nice place and neighborhood. Call me if you need directions: 772-349-5328 Also a map is on our website. We will have water and Green Tea (free) available or bring your own drink. Come early for some social time before our event, doors will open at 6:00pm. Share your stories and what you have been up to this pass month. We must start on time to ensure we get out on time. All our events are free and open to the public, membership is not required. Come and meet some very good people and be part of our family.

This month we will be hosting Susan Keiffer, Master Herbalist, Iridologist, Researcher and Author, gives us a presentation on Sustainability.  Is the Earth dying? What is happening on our planet and how is it affecting Human Health. What we can do to live a healthier life.  The most important place to be every month is our event. All our work and activism starts with the support we get from each other here and the recognition of our organization depend on the number of people participating.

The action table at our event is set up for group's information, sign-up sheets, upcoming events and petitions. All groups will have 1-3 minutes to tell us about themselves. You can also contact Kathy or myself to have your events posted on our website happenings page. Check often for up to date HAPPENINGS.

Our Oslo overpass rally scheduled for Saturday 22 November was cancelled due to the rain and high winds. We have not rescheduled as yet. We will talk briefly about rescheduling it on Monday night.

Next month TCPA will host David Cobb from Move To Amend. David is the former 2004 Green Party Presidential Candidate, now National Projects Director of Democracy Unlimited and Spokesperson for the Move to Amend movement. David is a lawyer and political activist who’s main drive is to get the “money influence” out of our political system and return the system back to “of, by and for the people”. He is working to pass an Amendment to our Constitution that says “Corporations are not people” and “Money is not free speech” therefore giving the power back to the people. Please pass the word we want to pack the house in support of this very important issue, David Cobb and Move To Amend. Our December Event will be move up to Friday 12 December 2014. Please take note of this change.

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 check out our blog with many interesting articles and information posted there. Thanks for your support, hope to see you Monday.  

Take care,                              

John   

OCTOBER 20414 MEETING UPDATE

from John Debus

Hi Everyone,

We had our second event in our new building with a light turn out and I guess elections are keeping everyone busy. The movie I thought was very good and believe everyone took something from it. We all now understand the connection between climate change, our weather, and national security issues much better. Thanks to all that came out and participated. No parking problems, plenty of room this month. We also had our annual organizational meeting, results are posted below.

Organization Meeting 10-27-14, Started at 7:00pm

Nominations for 2015 board are as followed.

President- Sharon Lux (accepted),    no other nominations. 

Vice President- Reid Friedson (accepted),   Richard Silvestri (refused),   no other nominations.

 Treasurer- Gunnar Johnson (accepted),   no other nominations.

 Secretary- no acceptable nominations,   open for write in votes. 

Action projects and Event Chairperson- John Debus (accepted),   no other nominations. Communications Chairperson- Kathy Overholt (accepted),   no other nominations.

Membership and Outreach Chairperson- Lisa Treadwell (accepted),   no other nominations.

Fundraising Chairperson- no nominations,  open for write in votes.

At large delegates (4 people)

       1-William McNeely Jr.  (accepted) Conservation/Environmental

       2-Richard Silvestri (accepted)      task to be determined 

       3- No nominations,   open for write in votes

       4- No nominations,  open for write in votes.

Closed Organization meeting at 7:20pm.

Reminder for our rally this coming Saturday November 1 for the "March against Corruption" at the Library across from the farmer's market in downtown Fort Pierce from 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon). Please come and support our Activism on this problem. This problem covers many issues, so pick yours, make a sign and let the people know. We will also have material for you to make your sign there onsite if you choose to.      

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 check out our blog with many interesting articles and information posted there. Hope to see some of you Saturday.

Thanks for everyone's support,