Fall State Committee Meeting

ALL STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS and Other Interested Persons

You are hereby notified of the upcoming

FALL 2010 STATE COMMITTEE MEETING

23 October 2010

10 am - 4 pm

North Mason Timberland Library

23081 State Route 3 (Main Street)

Belfair, Washington 98528

Hosted by the Constitution Party of Mason County

County Coordinator, Craig Mann

Directions:
From Interstate 5, take Exit #132;
merge onto WA-16 (west towards Bremerton);
turn left onto WA-3 (south towards Belfair);
Library will be on the right after you enter Belfair.

Please join us! We will have reports from the campaigns of Randall Yearout and Mary Ruth Edwards, as well as updates on our activties in western Washington, the state at large, and the nation. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with state leaders, western Washington leaders, and other committed Constitutionalists.


Robert W. Peck
Chairman
Constitution Party of Washington
chairman@constitutionpartyofwa.com

For more information, contact
Mason County Coordinator Craig Mann: jbsmann@me.com or 1-360-275-2591
State Communications Director Karen Murray: commsdirector@constitutionpartyofwa.com

Benton County Inaugural Meeting - Mark your calendars!

Recently, we have seen an increase in membership and interest in the Constitution Party in Benton County.

We will be holding our inaugural County meeting on Saturday morning, October 16, at 10 a.m. We will be getting to know one another and electing officers, as well as doing some initial planning.

Please join us if you are a member or are interested in finding out more about the Constitution Party.

LOCATION UPDATE: The meeting will be held in the conference room at the Kennewick branch of the Mid-Columbia Library (on Union Street).

WRITE-IN Protest Campaign

WRITE-IN Protest Campaign

The leadership of CPWA has been hearing a sense of frustration among voters at the choices left to us by the Top Two Primary system in many races across the state. We have been asked a lot of questions about a “Write-in Protest Campaign”. Here are some answers to those questions:

-Can a candidate who ran for public office in the Primary election run as a write-in candidate for the same office in the General Election? NO

-Can a candidate who ran for public office in the Primary election run for a different office as a write-in candidate in the General Election? YES

-Does a candidate have to reside in the district in which they wish to run for office as a write-in candidate? Yes and No. A candidate for a State office must reside within the district for which they wish to run. A federal candidate must only be an “inhabitant” of the state for which they wish to run.

-What is an “official” write-in candidate?
An “official” write-in candidate is one who has filed the appropriate paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office, and has paid the filing fee.

-What is an “unofficial” write-in candidate? An “unofficial” write-in candidate is someone whose name is written in without filing the appropriate papers or paying the filing fee with the Secretary of State’s office.

-Are write-in votes recorded?
Yes and No. They are not recorded by the name of the candidate unless the number of votes received can change the outcome of the race. They are recorded as an “undervote”.

-What is an “undervote”?
An “undervote” occurs whenever no one is selected in a particular race. For example: Alien vs. Predator. Conscientious objectors to such a choice might choose to not mark for either candidate or to write-in "none of the above", or write-in the name of an “official” write-in candidate, or write-in the name of an “unofficial” write-in candidate, something entirely different. This is tabulated as an “undervote” and will be noted in the statistics as such.

-What if more than one candidate is marked in any given race?
This is called an “overvote” and is tabulated as such. In this case no vote is given to any candidate in that particular race.

-What about the phrase, “None of the Above”, as a write-in vote?
A write-in of “None of the Above” is tabulated as an “undervote”. Some states have this written into their election law as a viable option that can force a special election in a particular race should the “None of the Above” option reach 51% or more, but is not available to voters in the State of Washington.

-How does a voter write a write-in vote so it counts as a vote for a particular candidate should the numbers of votes for that candidate meet the threshold requirement for tabulation?
If the candidate has NOT filed as a write-in, then he must receive votes which are clearly and definitely for the same person in order for those votes to count. Write-ins must also receive more votes than either of the printed names before the election officials will look at the write-in names. Any write-in campaign should let the public know how to correctly write-in the name so it appears correctly and consistently on all ballots.

If you desire to participate in a WRITE-IN Protest Campaign, remember the following things:
-Everyone must write in the exact same name, spelling counts! For example,
o None of the above
o Randall Yearout
o Mary Ruth Edwards
o Clint Didier
-Unless your “write-in” attains enough votes to change the outcome of the race, it will be counted as an “undervote”, but that is an indicator of voter displeasure with the choices before them and we will make use of those numbers.
-This will only work if we get a sufficient number of voters to understand the process and to actively participate in the process.

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

Always REMEMBER!

9 years ago I watched, live, as events unfolded in NYC, from the second plane strike to the complete destruction of the Twin Towers. My emotions are still raw, and easily come to the surface when I consider the ramifications of that fateful day.

Seeing the terror on the faces of those running for their lives as the towers came down, watching helplessly as people jumped from windows to escape the inescapable. I remember being very thankful that my employer sent me home that day, not knowing whether the public schools would be sending our children home early, closing or for how long. Feeling a fresh stab of fear every time I saw or heard a fighter jet overhead. Even now, when the jets fly over my school on their weekly practice runs, I feel uneasy and wonder, "Is this just another practice run, or...?"

Will we ever heal? Or will we conveniently forget so that we can stop feeling uncomfortable as the names are read in memorium each year?

We must NEVER FORGET! ALWAYS REMEMBER that WE are the citizens of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! We must not live in fear, but boldly show the world that Americans will not be kowtowed, that Americans have the wherewithal and temerity and strength of purpose to live our lives in FREEDOM and LIBERTY!

The way to ensure our freedom and liberty is to elect constitutionally-committed public servants who listen to the will of the people, and who will enact laws that do not infringe on our liberties but serve to enhance our freedom by limiting government to its constitutional boundaries.

May God once again bless America!

Yakima Valley Grassroots Events

GRASSROOTS OF YAKIMA VALLEY

Upcoming Events:

Sat. Sept. 11 Remember 9/11 Community Memorial Picnic

Wed. Sept. 15 Stop Obamacare DVD and Presentation

Sat Sept. 25 Freedom Summit Challenge in Tacoma

Mon. Oct 4 Bob Williams Evergreen Freedom Foundation

Mon Oct 4 Grassroots of Yakima Valley Oct Mtg

Sat. Oct 9 YAKIMA FREEDOM PARTNERS’ ACTIVISM TRAINING


Conservative Links

REMEMBER 9/11

“No Mosque at Ground Zero”


YAKIMA FREEDOM PARTNERS Invites you to attend a potluck/picnic in remembrance of the day that terrorists attacked us on American soil.

Some days must be not be forgotten…EVER, and, just like Pearl Harbor, 9/11 is one such day. Join us Saturday, September 11,11:00 a.m., Randall Park’s Southwest corner on 48th Ave .2 mile N. of Washington.

Bring:

Food to share (BBQ available)
Chairs/tables/blankets/plates/utensils/drinks
MEMORIES

Come hear some great speakers

An open mic will be available to share your memories.

There will we a representative at the event from Operation Thank you.

This organization collects contributions and boxes them up and sends goody boxes to our troops overseas.

Items to bring to send to the troops

Operation Thank you can always use cash to buy items to send, or any of the following:
Cigarettes Body Wash
Socks Q Tips
Shaving Cream Squirt Guns
Razors Disposable Cameras
Candy (hard) or M&Ms Reading materials
Propell water Mix
Gummy Bears
Baby wipes (used in lieu of a shower) Jolly Ranchers
Lil Debbie snacks
Chap Stick
Writing paper and pens
Music (CDS)
Phone Cards Batteries

If you would like to help set up please come at 10am

Information? Call Sandi at 945-9813

Wednesday Sept. 15 Stop Obamacare DVD and Presentation

Art Thompson, the CEO of the John Birch Society produced this very informative DVD about the problems of Obamacare. This man actually read the 2500 page bill so if you have any questions about this travesty that has been rammed down our throats here is the man that can answer them.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 7:00 PM

JBS CEO: ART THOMPSON

HOWARD JOHNSON’S, 9 NORTH 9TH STREET
For More Information call: SANDI BELZER BRENDALE 945-9813


Sat Sept. 25 Freedom Summit Challenge in Tacoma

A Day Long "Freedom Summit Challenge" to Save Our Country

How did we get to where we are now and what we MUST do to get our country back to a Constitutional Republic!

September 25th 2010

The Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

http://thefreedoms ummitchallenge.com/

The early bird special ends September 3rd so you need to act now! Registration costs only $39.00 instead of $79.00

The Goal: Unite the various grass roots groups across Washington State, bring them together under one roof and issue a clarion call to what they must do between now and the November election.

The Location: The Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

Target Audience: Tea party, Campaign for Liberty, 912, 2nd Amendment, Property Rights, Constitutionalist, Young People, Pastors, any frustrated US Citizen worried about unemployment, burdensome taxes, abuse of eminent domain, illegal immigration, protecting the integrity of our voting rights, or about our success or failure as a Sovereign NATION!

The Day's Activities
The Freedom Summit Challenge is divided into three segments:

CONVENTION SPEAKERS
Glenn J. Kimber, PhD
Bob McEwen
Joseph Backholm
David Horowitz
Dr. Joseph B. Fuiten
Kamal Saleem
Rev. Wayne Perryman
Bill Cooper
Kirby Wilbur
Luke Esser

Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Studies
Former US Congressman, Ohio (6 Terms); Senior Advisor, Greenebaum, Doll & McDonald
Executive Director, Family Policy Institute of Washington
Former Socialist Activist / Founder, Freedom Center
Senior Pastor, Cedar Park Church, Bothell,WA
Former PLO Terrorist/Founder & Director Koome Ministries
Author and Political Consultant
Chief of Police, Bainbridge Island, WA (Ret.) / Terrorism Expert
Conservative Host
GOP Chairman



Speakers and/or topics are subject to change.

VIP EVENT
Information coming soon...

RALLY
The evening will wrap up with a motivational rally designed to energize and call to action to stay engaged in the political process. Emphasis will be on:

The Impact of Government on Your Life: Why Your Vote and the Votes of All The People You Know Matter

Mon. Oct 4 Bob Williams Evergreen Freedom Foundation

Bob Williams of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation will give a presentation about the financial state of the State (Washington) Bob Williams is the CO-Founder and Senior Fellow of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation. He is known as a national expert in the areas of fiscal and tax policies, election reform, an d disaster preparedness. The following link shows how bad our situation is: http://www.effwa.org/files/pdf/Financial%20State-of-the-State.pdf

Check out Evergreen here http://www.effwa.org/main/page.php

Time and location to be determined.


YAKIMA FREEDOM PARTNERS’ ACTIVISM WORKSHOP

Sat. Oct 9, 7:30-4:00
SELAH COVENANT CHURCH

560 McGonagle Selah

MEETING DYNAMICS:

LONG DISTANCE RESEARCH:

THREE-MINUTE TESTIMONIES:

TEACHING THE CONSTITUTION

SOCIAL NETWORKING

LETTER WRITING;

AD HOC COMMITTEES:

ROLE OF CLERGY:

INITIATIVES:

PUBLIC INFORMATION:

BUILDING AN ARMY THROUGH EVENTS

More info at the Activism class descriptions attachment above.

Register at the Workshop registration attachment above

Pre- registration……………..…$20.00 includes lunch.

Registration at the door…….....$30.00 includes lunch.

Pre-registration must be received by October 6.

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Sandi 945-9813

Walla Walla Tea Party Activist Training

We are having an activist training day on Sat Sept 25th. Dr. Bob Basso is scheduled to be our key note speaker. He will kick off the event speaking on how to strengthen your organization. We have additional conservative activists from WA to work with us in break out sessions on long term strategies for success, get out the vote, navigating the government and how to read bills and testify. It should be a great day (9 - 4:30). We will end with Bob Basso portraying Thomas Paine - A Triumph of Principles. November, here we come!

Early registration for the day $20, at the door, $25. Contact martha at w2teaparty@gmail.com

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Changing gears

This time last month I was in the final days leading up to the Top 2 primary election.  One year ago, I took on the responsibility of Benton County Coordinator for the Constitution Party, but when I decided to run for office those duties got put on the back burner.

Well... as most of you are aware, I received just over 3% of the vote which wasn't enough to get me to the general election in November.  Which, on one hand, is disappointing, but on the other hand, I'm able to really focus on growing the Constitution Party in Benton County!  Perhaps this is the silver lining?

Although I have returned to teaching, my evenings I'm devoting to either facilitating Institute on the Constitution courses in Prosser and Kennewick, or researching events to promote Constitution Party awareness.

If you have ideas of events at which it would be appropriate to promote the principles of the Constitution Party,  please let me know.  If you hear of a gun show, or rally, or farmers market event, let me know. 

Please share this site with others.  At this point in time, any and all funding for events/marketing comes out of my pocket....needless to say, they are very shallow pockets, so any help you can give me in spreading the word is appreciated (forwarding emails to your contact list, talking about it around the water cooler at work, etc.).    Thanks!!

Upcoming Institute on the Constitution courses

In the next few weeks I will be giving classes in Prosser and the Tri-Cities on the Constitution as law and the Constitutional Republic as the form of civil government our Founding Fathers established. It is called the Institute on the Constitution. It consists of twelve 30-minute lectures on DVD by John Eidsmoe. There will be ample time for questions, discussion and tests (and maybe a few good disagreements) we have compiled from past classes and provided in a Student Manual. I will be your course facilitator and general encourager as we banish ignorance from ruling over us and recover the truth that sets us free.

"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free it expects something that cannot be."
                                                                                                                Thomas Jefferson

We will meet in the Kennewick Library large conference room beginning on Friday, October 8th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This will be a six-week course, which will necessitate two 30-minute lectures each week.

Kennewick Schedule: All classes are at Kennewick branch, Mid-Columbia Library. Some dates are listed as tentative only because the Kennewick library will not schedule more than two weeks in advance. however, they assure me that it is very likely that this schedule will hold.

Friday, October 8
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 15
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 22 (tent)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 29 (tent)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 5 (tent)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 12 (tent)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

We are also holding a class in Prosser, which will be held at the Prosser Public Library on Tuesday evenings beginning September 21st, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This will be a 6-week course also.

Prosser Schedule: All classes are at Prosser branch, Mid-Columbia Library

Tuesday, September 21
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 28
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 5
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 19
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 26
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 2
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

In late October, an Advanced Institute on the Constitution will be offered for those who have already completed the original course and are interested in deepening their knowledge of the development of ideas and principles used by the Founding Fathers in crafting this astounding document. Another session of the advanced course will be offered in early 2011.

We have had an increased number of requests from the many now beginning to realize We the People need to understand the rules for living in a civil society.

The course is free. Student manuals are optional and cost $35, which is what it costs me for duplication. Having said this, no one will be denied due to lack of funds. Provision will be made. George Washington has expressed our sentiment precisely:

"Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light."

Please contact me ASAP if you will be attending, and at which location. Remember in your consideration the words of Edmund Burke:

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."

I am also open to conducting this course at a free venue near you…be it at a church, or in a private home group setting. Please let me know if you would like to discuss these alternatives.

Mary Ruth Edwards
former 2010 candidate, U.S. Representative
(509) 832-0239
lasermom@centurylink.net



About John Eidsmoe

Dr. Eidsmoe holds degrees in law, theology, and political science and is licensed to practice law in several States. Currently, John works for the Alabama Supreme Court as a constitutional attorney and consultant. He is also involved in Judge Moore’s campaign for governor of Alabama. A practicing attorney, he has successfully argued constitutional issues before several state Supreme Courts. In addition to speaking at seminars around the U.S., Dr. Eidsmoe serves as Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and on the national Board of the Plymouth Rock Foundation. In 1973 and again in 1988, Professor Eidsmoe received the George Washington Honor Medal presented by the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, PA. John is the author of twelve published books on historic constitutional and religious topics. Just for fun, John is a state champion karate master and he rides horses every chance he gets.

Welcome!

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