BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Virginia Tea Party - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Virginia Tea Party X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vatp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Virginia Tea Party REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173114 CREATED:20220705T201340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T201340Z UID:10000033-1658430000-1658433600@vatp.org SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Parents - The New Swing Voters! Get on the “right” path through parental engagement DESCRIPTION:Virginia Tea Party is excited to host Laura Zorc of FreedomWorks for an online virtual event about parents being the new swing voters\, and how we put the nation back on the “right” path through parental engagement. Also with supporting discussion on how we can keep the parent-led movement going in Virginia and across the nation. URL:https://vatp.org/event/virtual-event-parents-the-new-swing-voters-get-on-the-right-path-through-parental-engagement/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89369643470 CATEGORIES:digital event,training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Parent-Led-Movement.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20220705T201232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T201232Z UID:10000034-1657825200-1657828800@vatp.org SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Virginia School Board Candidate Academy w/Laura Zorc of FreedomWorks DESCRIPTION:Virginia Tea Party is excited to host Laura Zorc from FreedomWorks for discussion about how to run for school board. These critical positions should be held by citizens who believe in conservative values\, as we do. You can do it\, we have your back! URL:https://vatp.org/event/virtual-event-virginia-school-board-candidate-academy-w-laura-zorc-of-freedomworks/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83352783276 CATEGORIES:digital event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FreedomWorks-Candidate-Academy-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20220201T032550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T060521Z UID:10000036-1643788800-1643806800@vatp.org SUMMARY:Parental Rights Advocacy Day DESCRIPTION:The Family Foundation invites you to come to Richmond\, bring a friend\, and rally with other Virginia parents for Parental Rights Advocacy Day in one week on Wednesday\, February 2 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You will have the chance to stand up for parental rights\, meet with your elected officials\, receive recognition on the floor of the House of Delegates\, and get up-to-the-minute information from The Family Foundation’s policy team on the status of key legislation affecting your parental rights! \nAnd don’t miss the opportunity to meet Jim Daly\, President of Focus on the Family! Jim will join us for a meet & greet the afternoon of February 2nd for all Parental Rights Advocacy Day participants. \nStand with us as we fight for legislation that will: \n\nEnsure parents have a say in their children’s curricula\nModify Transgender Model Policies so ALL kids are protected\nRemove obscene materials from schools\nProhibit any faculty training or curriculum that promotes racism\nGive parents more educational choice through charter schools and expanding the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit program\nAffirm parents’ rights to make medical decisions that are best for their children.\n\nOur voices are louder and stronger when we stand and speak together! So come join us\, come ready with signs and “mama bear” gear\, and help all Virginia parents affirm and secure not only their legal\, but their God-given\, rights to “make decisions concerning the upbringing\, education\, and care” for their children. \nClick here to Register today\, or visit www.familyfoundation.org/lobby. \nWhen you register\, you will receive helpful tips and information to prepare you for our advocacy day. \nRegister TodayRegister for Family Advocacy Day with the Family FoundationHave your voice be heard!Register Today URL:https://vatp.org/event/parental-rights-advocacy-day/ LOCATION:Virginia General Assembly – Capitol Hill\, 9th and Broad Streets\, Richmond\, VA\, 23218\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FFA-Advocacy-Day-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20211126T181812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T184054Z UID:10000037-1639508400-1639513800@vatp.org SUMMARY:Online Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:For testing online only; date/time TBD for upcoming events. Do not add this to your calendar as a real event. URL:https://vatp.org/event/online-member-meeting/ LOCATION:TBD\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:digital event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Virtual-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20211031T234817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211113T144758Z UID:10000038-1636797600-1636815600@vatp.org SUMMARY:VATP Fall Summit - Firewall for Freedom DESCRIPTION:Exciting SpeakersSandy RiosSpeaker: Critical Race Theory (CRT)Sandy Rios is an award winning spokesperson for the pro-family movement and the Christian worldview. As host of “Sandy Rios in the Morning on AFR Talk\,” she’s heard nationally each week day morning interviewing politicians\, newsmakers and international experts.\nSandy was a long-time FOX News Contributor\, an opinion writer to Townhall.com\, The Hill\, Breitbart & RealClear Politics. She has appeared on ABC\, NBC\, CBS\, CNN\, MSNBC and PBS and been featured in Newsweek and Time Magazine.\n\nAndrew KnaggsSpeaker: Afghanistan - How intel and counter-terrorism has changedUpon graduation from West Point in 1996\, Dr. Knaggs was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. In 1998 he deployed to the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Thunder and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for combat actions.\nIn 2017\, he was appointed as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism. In that role\, He led the Department’s policies\, plans\, authorities and resources related to special operations and irregular warfare\, with special emphasis on counterterrorism\, counterinsurgency\, unconventional warfare\, information operations and sensitive special operations. Dr. Knaggs has spoken extensively around the world on a range of security topics.\n\nBishop E.W. JacksonSpeaker: Current Political ClimateAmerican conservative politician\, Protestant minister\, and lawyer in Virginia. He was the Republican Party nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2013. Jackson was a Republican primary candidate for the United States Senate in Virginia in 2012\, and sought the nomination again in 2018. He is head pastor at Exodus Faith Ministries\, located in Chesapeake\, Virginia and founder of S.T.A.N.D. (Staying True to America’s National Destiny)\, a Christian political organization.\n\nMartin Scott CatinoSpeaker: Changing Socialism at the Campus LevelDr. Scott Catino\, Senior USG Defense and Security Industry Professional\, is the Program Director of Graduate Military Operations at Liberty University Online\, a U.S. Fulbright Scholar\, and member of the Anti-Communism Action Team (ACAT). He served in the United States\, Bahrain\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the UAE in various research\, supervisory\, and advisory roles for the Department of Defense\, FBI\, and private security programs. His research on civil unrest\, terrorism\, and insurgency has led to publications in scholarly and industry journals. Has spoken on multiple security topics including CRT\, Antifa & BLM and counter terrorism. \n\nDr. Rodd J. RodriquezSpeaker: Educational Challenges and SolutionsHis love for education and working with children began from his early work in Children’s Ministry. Was the Director of the College & Career Ministry for his church. Dr. Rodriguez in 1994 would attend his first\, among many\, F.A.C.E. weeklong Foundations Training for the Principle Approach to Christian Education produced by the Foundation for American Christian Education.\nThe Foundation for American Christian Education publishes and teaches America’s Christian history and method of education by Biblical principles to restore Christian self-government and character to the individual\, to families\, to the church and to the nations.\n\nPhil BellSpeaker for FreedomWorksPhil Bell is the Director of External Affairs at FreedomWorks\, where he serves as a member of the Development Team. He comes to FreedomWorks after extensive work in the Advocacy and Political sections of the Conservative Movement. This includes serving on the staffs of the Maryland Republican Party\, Republican National Committee\, and the 2012 Newt Gingrich presidential campaign\, as well as lobbying in support of freight railroads and First Amendment issues.\n\nAt 3:00 pm there will be a membership meeting to elect next year’s officers according to the VATP bylaws. \nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n9-10:00 AM\nRegistration\nN/A\n\n\n10:00 AM\nIntroduction\, Pledge\, Prayer\nNelson Velez\, VATP Chairman\n\n\n10:05-10:35 AM\nInspirational\, current political climate\nBishop E.W. Jackson\n\n\n10:35-11:10 AM\nAfghanistan – How Intel and Counter-terrorism has Changed\nAndrew Knaggs\n\n\n11:10 AM – 12:00 PM\nKeynote: Critical Race Theory (CRT)\nSandy Rios\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 PM\nLunch (Box lunch)\nN/A\n\n\n1:00 – 1:30 PM\nPhilip Bell\nFreedomWorks\n\n\n1:30 – 2:15 PM\nChanging Socialism at the Campus Level\nM. Scott Catino\n\n\n2:15 – 3:00 PM\nEducational Challenges and Solutions\nDr. Rodd Rodriquez\n\n\n3:00 PM\nAdjourn\nPrivate Membership meeting (Treasurer’s report\, discussion. No voting will take place at this time)\n\n\n\n\nEvent Close\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Event Sponsors URL:https://vatp.org/event/vatp-fall-summit-firewall-for-freedom/ LOCATION:Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel\, 5501 Eubank Rd\, Sandston\, VA\, 23150\, United States CATEGORIES:conference,summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fotolia_146231694_M-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20210529T062606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T022259Z UID:10000039-1624701600-1624719600@vatp.org SUMMARY:Virginia Tea Party Live Event: Backlash to Socialism DESCRIPTION:THE VIRGINIA TEA PARTY PRESENTS ITS LIVE IN-PERSON SUMMIT\nBACKLASH to Socialism \nWith special guest: TREVOR LOUDON \nWHEN:       June 26\, 2021 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWHERE:    Atlas 42\, 4032 Cox Road\, Unit A\, Glen Allen\, VA 23060 \nWHO:         \n\nTrevor Loudon\nRich Anderson\, Chair\, RPV\nStatewide Republican candidates as available\nNick Freitas\, Virginia House of Delegates\nLaToya Haight\, BLEXIT Virginia\nStephen Haner\, Jefferson Institute\nTim Meisburger\, Virginians for America First\n\nReserve your seat by purchasing tickets to the event below! \nOur Sponsors URL:https://vatp.org/event/virginia-tea-party-live-event-backlash-to-socialism/ LOCATION:Atlas 42\, 4032 Cox Road\, Unit A\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States CATEGORIES:summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fotolia_146231694_M-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20210102T040728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210102T040728Z UID:10000030-1609934400-1609945200@vatp.org SUMMARY:MAGA March January 6th DESCRIPTION:Jan 6 • 12pm\nWashington\, DC\, The National Mall\nHere is the information we currently have for Buses: \n\nIf you’re near the Williamsburg area:\nIf you’re near the Richmond area:\nIf you’re near the Mechanicsville area:\n\nIf you’re near the Williamsburg area:\nBus departs Williamsburg at 5 am and departs DC at 5 pm. \nThere is also a pickup and drop off in Richmond. \n$35 per person \nSee payment instructions below. \nThere is plenty of room for flags\, signs\, etc.\, so please bring whatever you’d like to fly or wave! \nFeel free to bring snacks and drinks. The bus has a restroom. Once we are dropped off\, we will not have access to the bus until pick up time. \nTo reserve seats EMAIL \nDC12TRUMP2020@gmail.com \nProvide the full name\, email address\, and phone number of each passenger. \nYou will be emailed a confirmation and the pick up location address. \nIf you’re near the Richmond area:\nBus departs from Richmond at 7:30 am (please arrive at 7 am)\nLocation: Glenside Park n Ride on Crockett St. Henrico\, VA 23228\nBus returns from DC at 3:30 pm \nCost: $25 – venmo: @Virginia-Anderson-69\nContact Ginny before paying: virginiaanderson@verizon.net\nFirst Come/First Served.  NO REFUNDS. \nIf you’re near the Mechanicsville area:\nHanover Patriots. \nCost – $30 covers bus fare. \nBus will leave The Ville parking lot at 7 AM. \nBus Pick Up and Drop Off: 7526 Mechanicsville Turnpike\, Mechanicsville\, VA 23111 \nFor more information about the Mechanicsville bus\, go to Hanover Patriots URL:https://vatp.org/event/maga-march-january-6th/ LOCATION:National Mall\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, United States CATEGORIES:rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MAGA-March.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201103T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20201002T052720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T052720Z UID:10000028-1604383200-1604430000@vatp.org SUMMARY:General Election - 2020 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vatp.org/event/general-election-2020/ LOCATION:Your Polling Location CATEGORIES:election ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Fotolia_6652186_XS-300x208.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20201002T051448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T052046Z UID:10000027-1603551600-1603562400@vatp.org SUMMARY:Home Stretch Rally - Goochland DESCRIPTION:Goochland County and Culpeper County Republican Committees are joint hosting a Rally to build on the winning momentum set by Trump!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWe’re in the Home Stretch to a Republican Win. Turn Virginia RED! \nLet’s All Rally Together at Orapax October 24! \nFeatured Speakers – Nick Freitas\, Patti Lyman for Donald Trump and and a Spokesman for Daniel Gade \nOpening Ceremonies with Pete Greenwald\, John McGuire\, Andrew Knaggs\, and Brian Folsom \n$30.00 ticket price includes a BBQ dinner \nThis joint venture is authorized and paid for by the Goochland County Republican Committee and the Culpeper County Republican Committee. \n\n\n\n\nInfo & Tickets URL:https://vatp.org/event/home-stretch-rally-goochland/ LOCATION:Orapax Farm\, 3835 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063\, United States CATEGORIES:rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_113054741_143069691155_1_original.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goochland County Republican Committee":MAILTO:goochlandgop@reagan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20201003T020823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T001218Z UID:10000029-1602097200-1602100800@vatp.org SUMMARY:VATP Digital Event: A Conversation With Latoya Haight of BLEXIT Virginia DESCRIPTION:VIRGINIA TEA PARTY DIGITAL EVENT:\nA Conversation With Latoya Haight of BLEXIT Virginia \nWhen: October 7th\, 2020 (7:00-8:00pm)\nWhere: Facebook Live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://blexit.com/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(980) 224-3237\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nblexitvirginia@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatoya Haight is a resident of Portsmouth\, Virginia. She earned a Master’s Degree in Government and Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Regent University. \nLatoya currently serves as campaign manager for John Collick’s 3rd District congressional campaign to defeat Bobby Scott\, and previously served as a regional coordinator for Trump Victory. \nWith a 20-year background in political and community activism\, Latoya has dedicated herself to supporting local economies by helping and encouraging business growth across Hampton Roads. Last year\, she joined the state leadership board for Blexit of Virginia. As Membership Chair\, Latoya is responsible for growing and solidifying the membership of this vitally important movement. URL:https://vatp.org/event/vatp-digital-event-a-conversation-with-latoya-haight-of-blexit-virginia/ LOCATION:Online – Facebook Live CATEGORIES:digital event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Blexit-Virginia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T083000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20200930T165614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T165937Z UID:10000026-1601713800-1601713800@vatp.org SUMMARY:Take Back VA! Event DESCRIPTION:ABOUT Take Back Virginia! \nVirginia now has one of the most sweeping pro-abortion laws in the land—basically eliminating all accountability and basic safety regulations.\n\nRiots and open attacks against police raged in our streets while socialist/Marxist curriculum is promoted in our schools.\n\nAre you ready to take Virginia back?\n\nThis event will equip you to maximize your impact over the next several weeks. Get inspired and prepared to talk to your neighbors about the need to do their part to reclaim Virginia.\nSCHEDULE + DETAILS \n8:30 am\nRegistration opens\n10:00 am\nMain Program\nNick Freitas\, Candidate for 7th C.D.\nDaniel Gade\, Candidate for U.S. Senate\nLeon Benjamin\, Candidate for 4th C.D.\nKirk Cox\, Former Speaker\, House of Delegates\nTim Anderson\, Virginia Beach Attorney\nTara Durant\, Fredericksburg Mom\nBishop Harry Jackson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 pm \nTraining\, Lunch\, and Hit the Doors! \n\nInfo & RSVP URL:https://vatp.org/event/take-back-va-event/ LOCATION:Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd Street\, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/takebackvafeatured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20200521T142311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T142311Z UID:10000025-1590089400-1590093000@vatp.org SUMMARY:Reopen Virginia - Economic Effects of Covid-19 on Virginia DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vatp.org/event/reopen-virginia-economic-effects-of-covid-19-on-virginia/ LOCATION:Online – Facebook Live CATEGORIES:digital event,forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20200421T040929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T004708Z UID:10000024-1588275000-1588278600@vatp.org SUMMARY:US Senate Digital Debate DESCRIPTION:Following the success of our inaugural online streaming event\, we will be conducting a US Senate debate via Facebook Live on April 30th from 7:30-8:30. More details coming soon\, but mark your calendars now! (A Facebook account is NOT required to view the event) \nSubmit a question to the candidates using the form below.\n\n\n \n Question(s) for the Candidates*Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Location*For example: Chesterfield\, VAPhoneInclude if interested in any potential follow-up from the candidatesEmail\n \n Include if interested in potential follow-up from the candidates\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n*Your submission is no guarantee your question will be posed to the candidates. \nDownload the event flyer in jpeg format URL:https://vatp.org/event/us-senate-digital-debate/ LOCATION:Online – Facebook Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/VATP-2020-US-Senate-Digital-Debate-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20191216T050613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T045951Z UID:10000023-1579507200-1579528800@vatp.org SUMMARY:VCDL Annual Lobby Day and 2nd Amendment Rally DESCRIPTION:Our 2nd amendment right to defend our families is under unprecedented attack in 2020. Please join us as we rally with the Virginia Citizens Defense League and lobby our representatives in the Virginia General Assembly on January 20th\, 2o20. For bus information\, please see the main VCDL website at http://vcdl.org. MANY BUSES AVAILABLE! We need you there….block your calendars/ask for time off today! \nFrom the VCDL:\nHere are several things you need to know if coming to the VCDL Lobby Day on January 20th. \nPARKING: If you are coming by car\, there will be a satellite parking area at the Diamond located at 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd\, Richmond\, VA 23230. The entrance to the parking lot is round the corner on Robin Hood Road. VCDL will be running shuttle buses from the Diamond to 9th and Broad Streets from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Shuttle bus and parking are free\, but if you want to make a donation to help cover the cost you can donate online by going to vcdl.org/donate. Street parking and local private garages will fill up quickly and we are trying to keep the traffic congestion around the area as low as possible. \nHANDICAP DROP OFF: There will be an area on E. Marshall Street between 8th and 9th for handicap drop-off and pick-up. This will also be the location where the shuttle buses from the Diamond parking lot will load and unload. It is a 5 block walk to the point where the lines will form to enter the building and about 3-4 blocks to the entrance to Capitol Square. This is the closest that the Richmond Police Department (RPD) can get us. Also\, please be advised that there will be no special entry line into the building for disabled people. The Capitol Police (CPD) and the Department of General Services (DGS) have indicated that one line and one entrance will be used for everyone. \nBUS PARKING:  If you are coming in a bus that we don’t know about please contact us at bus@vcdl.org so that we can give you directions on the roads the buses must take to get to the parking area. Buses will be parked and will remain in that location until they are re-boarded for the trip home. It will be a short walk down the hill to the Capitol Square\, about 4 to 6 blocks. RPD officers will guide you across Broad Street and will stop traffic as necessary for pedestrian crossing. \nWe would like to know the number of buses if possible so we can gauge how much parking will be needed. Passenger vehicles\, including passenger vans\, will NOT be permitted to park in the bus parking area. \nSTREET CLOSINGS:  Broad Street will be restricted to one lane in each direction from 14th Street to 7th Street and will be closed at from time to time for pedestrian traffic. 9th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Cary Street to Broad Street. Main Street will be closed from 14th Street to 9th Street. Franklin and Grace Streets between 8th and 9th. Bank Street will be closed as well. These street closures will be in effect from 7:00 am until approximately 4:00 pm. \nLOBBY TEAMS:  Teams will begin forming at 8:00 am and start entering the GA Building right away. ARRIVE EARLY IF YOU INTEND TO LOBBY! We will meet at or near 10th and Bank Streets\, form groups and move down 10th Street to Main to enter the building. Team Leaders will likely have orange VCDL clipboards and will be wearing high visibility vests. Seek them out as soon as you arrive and try to get on a team. Most team leaders will have a list of the Delegates and Senators with whom they will be meeting. However\, if you can’t find a team with YOUR Delegate or Senator\, we encourage you to join a team anyway\, as things are likely to be crowded.  Some Team Leaders are posting their Senator and Delegate assignments on Facebook.  You can hook up with them in the VCDL Group. \nEXPECT LONG LINES:  There will be a large turnout. Not everyone will fit in the building at once. When the capacity is reached\, entry into the building will be halted until people leave. Please visit your assigned offices and perhaps your own Senator’s and Delegate’s offices and then exit the building so others can enter. Patience is essential. If you have trouble standing for extended periods consider bringing a folding chair. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY CPD AND DGS THAT THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR HANDICAP ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING.   \nDRESS FOR THE WEATHER:  It is January. It can be cold. Most of the day will be spent outside. Please check the weather and dress appropriately. Business casual or better attire is suggested. When you are communicating with people you do so with your appearance as well as your words. Wear comfortable shoes. There is a hill to climb from Main to Broad and the Capitol Square area is hilly as well. The elevators in the building will be packed so you may end up using stairs. \nFOOD: There have been some food truck vendors who have indicated that they will be nearby. There are restaurants in the vicinity as well. However\, with this many people in the area there will be long lines. It is advisable to bring snacks or sandwiches. We will post an alert soon if there are any prohibited items. We are waiting for advice from RPD and CPD. \nCARRY:  As of this moment\, carry is prohibited inside the General Assembly (GA) Building and the Capitol. For this reason we suggest that if you intend to go inside to lobby you should leave your firearm at home\, in your hotel room\, or out-of-sight in your locked vehicle. DO NOT LEAVE AN UNSECURED GUN IN AN UNLOCKED CAR! There have been multiple firearms stolen out of vehicles lately. DO NOT HANDLE A LOADED FIREARM. VCDL’s firearm safety policy at all VCDL-sponsored meetings\, events\, or gatherings has always been that loaded firearms shall NOT be handled; they will remain holstered or otherwise secured at all times.  Don’t ask someone to hold your gun while you go in the building. We suggest that if you are lobbying and come unarmed that you travel in groups with a DD…Designated Defender. This person volunteers to stay outside while the others go in and make our voices heard. As an alternative\, you can use a fanny pack type holster which can be taken off and handed to your companion for safe keeping while you go into the building. AGAIN\, DO NOT TAKE THE FIREARM OUT OF ITS HOLSTER. \nFolding knives with a metal blades less than 3 inches are allowed.  However\, some of the Capitol police officers were not aware of such knives being permitted on Monday\, January 13.  If the Capitol Police won’t let you bring in such a knife\, request a sergeant or a lieutenant to be summoned.  Twice I carried a 2.9-inch knife and placed it in the provided screening basket as I went through security on January 19th.  No problem. \nBe patient with the Capitol Police on the screenings.  It was not their idea\, but Democrat leadership’s idea.  The police are just doing their job and VCDL has always had an excellent working relationship with them. \nSITUATIONAL AWARENESS:  There have been many rumors\, videos\, and articles flying around the internet. We cannot stress enough that this is a peaceful day to address our Legislature. Yes\, we hold a rally\, but the point of the day is communication with our Representatives. To our knowledge there are no credible threats of violence. That being said\, please practice appropriate situational awareness. IF YOU SEE A BAD ACTOR flag down a police officer and point it out. If someone tries to provoke you\, smile and walk away. There is probably someone secretly recording the interaction\, with the intent of capturing some kind of inappropriate reaction on your part.  Don’t take the bait. It’s not worth the bad press. The eyes of the nation and the world are on Virginia and VCDL right now and we must show them that gun owners are not the problem. Lead by example.  We have been and continue to be in close contact with several law enforcement agencies and will keep them informed of all potential threats that we become aware of.  Law enforcement will be in abundance at the event\, both uniformed and plain clothes. \nSCHEDULE:  We begin lobbying at 8:00 am and continue until 10:30 am. From 11:00 am until noon we will have a rally at the Capital steps. It will be crowded\, so try to get there early if you want to be able to see (and hear) the speakers. Once the rally is over you can continue lobbying\, grab some lunch\, or head back to your bus/car. OUR BUSES WILL DEPART AT 2:00 pm so allow yourself ample time to return to your bus. \nSPECIAL ISSUE OF THE DEFENDER: Normally our newsletter\, The Defender\, is mailed to members and not available to the public until the next copy is published. However\, we have decided to make this one available to everyone as it contains important information about Lobby Day. Please review map to familiarize yourself with the layout.  The link is here. \nThank you all for your support. For those coming from other states to stand with Virginia\, we appreciate you making the long trip. This will be a notable day in history. Let’s all work together to keep it positive and to achieve our goal of protecting our right to keep and bear arms \n  URL:https://vatp.org/event/vcdl-annual-lobby-day-and-2nd-amendment-rally/ LOCATION:Virginia Capitol Square\, 1000 Bank St.\, Richmond\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/VCDL-Rally-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20191128T083822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T155918Z UID:10000022-1575896400-1575896400@vatp.org SUMMARY:God\, Family\, and Guns Rally DESCRIPTION:Following the wins in the November elections that resulted in the Democratic party gaining control of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate\, we’re immediately seeing the introduction of truly outrageous legislation that seeks to undermine our conservative values and to destabilize the guiding principles that have served us well for more than 200 years. Bills are being introduced to make most firearms owners felons if they don’t turn in their weapons\, to undermine our election systems\, and to allow minor children to have surgical procedures without the parents even knowing\, to name just a few. \nPlease join us on December 9th as we unite our voices to stand in opposition to the radical direction about to hit Virginia in this next General Assembly session. \nWe need your voice! URL:https://vatp.org/event/god-family-and-guns-rally/ LOCATION:Virginia Capitol Square\, 1000 Bank St.\, Richmond\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/God-Family-Guns-Rally-Flyer-WEB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia First Foundation":MAILTO:gopdiana@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20190904T070051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190915T182647Z UID:10000021-1569664800-1569686400@vatp.org SUMMARY:10th Anniversary VICTORY Summit Meeting - 28 September DESCRIPTION:Fall Summit Meeting\nThe theme for the summit is VICTORY\nWe continue to build the final agenda\, but see below for current confirmed content/speakers. \nBlock your calendars now! \nYou may purchase your general admission tickets online now\, or RSVP for the event and bring your cash or check for $40 to the registration desk. URL:https://vatp.org/event/10th-anniversary-victory-summit-meeting-28-september/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton (Airport)\, 445 International Center Drive\, Sandston\, VA\, 23150\, United States CATEGORIES:summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fotolia_146231694_M-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20220913T050432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T050525Z UID:10000031-1567591200-1567612800@vatp.org SUMMARY:10th Anniversary VICTORY Summit Meeting September 28th DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vatp.org/event/10th-anniversary-victory-summit-meeting-september-28th/ LOCATION:Ashland Branch Library\, 201 S. Railroad Avenue\, Ashland\, VA\, 23005\, United States CATEGORIES:summit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20190507T032044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T161040Z UID:10000020-1561197600-1561219200@vatp.org SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Summer Summit DESCRIPTION:Its been 10 years since the tea party movement began in early 2009! Please join us to observe this milestone\, to hear some great speakers/instructors\, and to enjoy the fellowship of like-minded Virginians. More info on our developing program below\, but you can reserve your tickets today! \n\nSteve Moore\, President Trump’s brilliant economic advisor and former Federal Reserve nominee will be there to speak about his experience facing down the radical left’s slanderous smear campaign\, and to talk about the Trump economy.\nBig League Politics will tell you about how they exposed racist Ralph Northam and accused rapist Justin Fairfax with their cutting-edge conservative journalism.\nFreedomWorks will be joining us to explain how Twitter is the new battleground in conservative politics\, and how you can influence thousands to make a difference. And they’re also sending John Tamney – an economics expert who will be speaking about how the left lies about “inequality” to push their backwards agenda.\nAnd American Majority will host a one-of-a-kind hands-on workshop that will teach you the ins-and-outs of political campaigns – and how to win on our values.\n\nWe’re giving away three signed copies of Steve Moore’s new book\, Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive Our Economy. \nAnd if you’re one of the first 10 patriots to register for our June summit (to mark our 10-year anniversary)\, you’ll be entered in for a chance to receive one. \nAGENDA URL:https://vatp.org/event/2019-summer-summit/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown\, 555 E. Canal St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wethepeople2_smaller.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20190107T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T180202Z UID:10000019-1548057600-1548072000@vatp.org SUMMARY:2019 VCDL Lobby Day DESCRIPTION:To protect our Constitutional rights that are under assault\, please join us for the 2019 Lobby Day in downtown Richmond\, VA at the Capitol Bell Tower. The main rally is from 11-12:00\, while the larger lobbying effort is from 8-11:00. \nFor info\, see: Serious\, legitimate threats to your Constitutional rights inbound URL:https://vatp.org/event/2019-vcdl-lobby-day/ LOCATION:Virginia General Assembly – Capitol Hill\, 9th and Broad Streets\, Richmond\, VA\, 23218\, United States CATEGORIES:rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/guncontrol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20181016T170302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T190522Z UID:10000018-1543658400-1543680000@vatp.org SUMMARY:NOW CANCELLED: Virginia Tea Party Winter Summit DESCRIPTION:NOW CANCELLED –  Dec 1st VATP SUMMIT\n\nAs the Virginia Tea Party ushers in the close of the year\, we have a lot to look back on and celebrate. Thanks to supporters like you\, our organization is stronger than ever. We held several successful conferences\, and played a key role in facilitating thoughtful debate among Virginia’s conservative activists as they nominated candidates for public office across Virginia. \nOur December 1st conference\, coinciding with our annual meeting\, was planned to be the latest in our string of successes. We put together a compelling program with issue leaders from all over America\, and looked forward to seeing you on Saturday. \n\nHowever\, I am writing to let you know that at this time\, the conference has been cancelled.\n\nWith each conference\, we strive to achieve two goals: (1) develop an excellent educational program; and (2) facilitate networking and collaboration between the activists and organizations of Virginia’s conservative movement. \nAs frustrating as I know this is for you (and for all of us)\, due to factors outside of our control\, we simply could not guarantee the experience that we strive to provide to our members and attendees. Accordingly\, a full refund will be issued to all those who have purchased tickets. \nWe have an excellent group of new officers nominated to lead our organization\, and I have no doubt that they will do an excellent job building the organization in the new year. Many exciting plans are already in the works\, and we look forward to updating you with more information shortly. \nHave a Merry Christmas\, and a very Happy New Year. \n\nSincerely\,\nRick Buchanan \nVATP Chairman \nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n10:00\nCall to order – Pledge of Allegiance / Prayer\n\n\n10:05\nOpening remarks\n\n\n10:10\nMorning Session\n\n\n12:00\nLunch\n\n\n1:00\nAfternoon Session\n\n\n3:00\nBusiness Meeting \n– Election of officers \n– Other business items as required\n\n\n4:00\nEvent Close\n\n\n\n\nSpeakersJEFF THOMAS\nVirginia Politics and Government in A New Century: THE PRICE OF POWER \n“In Virginia Politics and Government in A New Century: THE PRICE OF POWER Jeff Thomas demolishes the state’s conceits that it operates by the honorable principles of gentlemanly cavaliers [known as ‘the Virginia way’]. As his richly reported work reveals\, the state is run entirely opposite to the Jeffersonian values it pretends to embrace.” \n-Peter Galuszka\, reporter at Style weekly \nDAVID LUSK\nSession 1: Combating Advocate Fatigue: Practical Tips for Boosting Engagement\nRecruiting advocates for your cause isn’t easy. It requires time\, energy\, and sometimes\, financial resources. Now that you have these valuable activists\, don’t risk losing them to disengagement. \nLearn how organizations like yours are making the most of their advocates’ participation to build organizational value while growing subsets of ambassadors to champion their causes. \nThis session delivers tips and best practices for recruiting advocates\, maintaining momentum\, and boosting engagement for your cause\, helping you avoid advocate fatigue and disengagement.          PODCAST \nSession 2: Key Interests-Based Advocacy\nHow to be most effective in influencing legislators. \nDAVID T STEVENSON\nFighting State Carbon Taxes – The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) \nDave has spent the last seven years as the Director of the Center for Energy Competitiveness for the Caesar Rodney Institute. Dave has published over 100 analytic studies including a major peer reviewed paper published in the Cato Journal this year titled “A Review of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative”. He has worked on such issues as the EPA Clean Power Plan\, electric grid reliability\, the public policy drivers of energy cost\, and climate change. Dave has been a leader on energy and environmental policy in the State Policy Network. He served on President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency Transition Team\, and has become a resource for national energy and environmental issues. \nDAVID A. HYMAN\nOvercharged: Why Americans Pay Too Much for Healthcare \nDavid A. Hyman is an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute and a Professor of Law at Georgetown University. A doctor as well as a lawyer\, Hyman served most recently as the Ross and Helen Workman Chair in Law and Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois\, where he directed the Epstein Program in Health Law and Policy. He focuses his research on the regulation and financing of health care and has taught insurance\, medical malpractice\, law and economics\, professional responsibility and tax policy in addition to civil procedure. (PODCAST) (BIO) \nSTEPHEN D. HANER\n“Yes Virginia\, There Are Four Tax Hikes in Your Future” \nEach of these tax increases has been recognized on its own\, and debated on its own\, but they are not widely recognized by the voting public. The fourth and largest of them\, the windfall from federal conformity\, is still easy to prevent. (LinkedIn)\nStephen is a Senior Fellow\, State and Local Tax Policy\, Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. \nCHRISTOPHER C. HORNER\nLaw Enforcement for Rent \nMr. Horner will detail a donor-funded scheme of law enforcement for hire\, using public office to expend resources not appropriated or approved by the AGs’ legislatures\, which raises statutory and significant constitutional issues as well as ethics concerns.\nSee: VIRGINIA AG HERRING HIT WITH LAWSUIT OVER LEGALITY OF PRIVATELY FUNDED CLIMATE PROSECUTORS \nHealthcare Solutions for the 2019 General Assembly\nPanel Members \n\nJeff Ryer – Exec. Director of Senate Republican Caucus\nCraig DiSesa – President\, The Middle Resolution\nNancy Piotter – Former Director of Virginian’s for Quality Healthcare\n\nThe panelists in this session will discuss the upcoming 2019 General Assembly legislation that will address the challenges with Healthcare affordability\, quality and access. \nFollow Your Representatives’ Money: HANDS ON WORKSHOP\nCAROL STOPPS\, VATP CoLA Chair. \nLearn to navigate the VPAP.org money trail. Where does your Representative’s money come from; how is it spent? YOU MUST BRING A LAPTOP or SMART PHONE to this workshop. \nREAGAN G. GEORGE\nPresident\, Virginia Voters Alliance \nIllegal Voting and Fraudulent Elections 2018 \nPoll watching Strategy for 2019 \nKRIS ALLEN\nPresident Education United \nDR. KAREN HILTZ\nFranklin County School Board Member and author \nMS. BETH SMITH\nformer Henrico and Hanover County high school principal. \nExcellence vs. Average: Delivering Outcome-based Education in a Politically Divided Commonwealth \nEducation drives culture and culture drives politics. This breakout session explores paths forward for breaking public education’s stranglehold on delivery of sub-standard K12 education that ill prepares students to enter the workforce or become engaged citizens. Both legislative and non-legislative solutions are presented and the status of each is discussed. \nSponsorsTBD \nHotel & Parking \n\nHotel: Discounted room rate of $129 available: Book here\nParking: $2 fee to validate your parking garage ticket. Bring your parking ticket to the hotel front desk for validation.\n\nRegistration Walk-in ticket price (without preregistration) is $45; pay at the registration desk upon arrival. \nClick for Detailed Registration Instructions\nThere are (2) primary ticket types from which you may select.  Please note that we try very hard to get a close headcount for seating and food\, so PLEASE preregister as our most preferred option. \n\nIf you wish to register today and pay online with a credit card\, select the first General Admission registration option\, listed with the notes to “Pay Online“.\nIf you wish to register today (but physically pay when you arrive at the event)\, then select the 2nd ticket option\, which is General Admission with “Pay at the door” option. Please note that although the price lists “free”\, this only indicates that you are not paying online today. You will still need to bring cash or a check for $40 to the registration check-in desk upon arrival for the event.\n\nThere are some additional ticket options\, such as selecting to be a Patriot Sponsor (which greatly helps fund our events) and some donation options\, should you choose to add some additional donation amount to your purchase. \nIf you have any problems with registration or payment functions\, please CONTACT US. URL:https://vatp.org/event/2018-dec-summit/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown\, 555 E. Canal St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fotolia_146231694_M-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20180831T174530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T175338Z UID:10000017-1537959600-1537966800@vatp.org SUMMARY:Rally for the Republic in DC September 26th! DESCRIPTION:FreedomWorks Rally for the Republic on September 26th. Be there!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe haven’t been encouraging you to attend DC rallies in some time\, as we know you get burned out from the travel if executed too frequently. But we feel that THIS rally is an important one\, to show support for Rep. Jordan’s candidacy for speaker and Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Justice. Congressmen Rand Paul\, Dave Brat\, Mark Meadows\, and Sen Ted Cruz will also be in attendance….what more reason do you need! \n>>>>We encourage all available tea party supporters to attend this event. RSVP Now!<<<<< \nFrom FreedomWorks: \n\n\n\nRally for the Republic featuring Reps. Jim Jordan\, Mark Meadows\, Dave Brat\, & Sen. Rand Paul\nWednesday\, September 26th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nUnited States Capitol (West Lawn)\nEast Capitol St. NE & First St. NW\nWashington\, DC 20004 Save \nFreedomWorks wants to flood the halls of Congress with the sound of your voice and make it perfectly clear to YOUR Members of Congress that YOU want conservative champion Jim Jordan as the next Speaker of the House and Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court! \nPlease RSVP right now to let us know you’re interested in coming. \nPS – More information will be provided as we get closer to the date. URL:https://vatp.org/event/rally-for-the-republic-in-dc-september-26th/ LOCATION:United States Capitol (West Lawn)\, East Capitol St. NE & First St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States CATEGORIES:rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Rally4Republic2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20180405T014453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180722T182600Z UID:10000016-1537608600-1537632000@vatp.org SUMMARY:2018 Fall Summit Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Tea Party is pleased to announce that registration for our fall summit meeting is now open\, and that we are excited to announce that we’ll be joined by American Majority for training! \n\nThe full agenda is being finalized now\, but we can share that American Majority will be providing training in the areas of campaign communications\, social media\, and information about becoming a candidate. If you are planning to run for office\, or will be helping someone else in his/her campaign\, then this training is for you! Details about the other portions of the program will be released soon. \nTo stay informed as to event happenings\, and to register for the event\, please visit the event page. \n\nRegister Now URL:https://vatp.org/event/2018-summer-summit-meeting/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown\, 555 E. Canal St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/VATP-2018-SenateDebate-031-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20180218T234745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T035828Z UID:10000015-1521280800-1521306000@vatp.org SUMMARY:2018 Senate Candidate Debate and Spring Conference DESCRIPTION:In addition to our normal business meeting\, our spring conference will feature a debate between the US Senate candidates for the upcoming election in November. Block your calendar and reserve your tickets today! \nEvent Registration\n  \nDo you have a question you’d like to pose to the candidates? Please visit our question submission page to get engaged and have your voice be heard! \n  \nTHE VIRGINIA TEA PARTY PRESENTS:\n\nTickets are limited – claim yours now\nWhen: March 17\, 2018 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)\nWhere: Delta by Marriott Hotel\n& Conference Center\n555 East Canal Street\, Richmond\, VA \nClick HERE to Register \nAGENDA:\n2018 U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE DEBATE\n(11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) \nGENERAL SESSION\nSTRAW POLL: PICK YOUR FAVORITE CANDIDATE!\nPick up your ballot at the registration table to cast your vote \nFIGHTING FOR CONSERVATISM IN 2018\nPresented by Jack Morgan (Founder\, OurVirginia) \nILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: What the Left Doesn’t Want You to Hear\nPresented by Susan Tully\n(National Field Director\, Federation for American Immigration Reform) \nVIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY & BUDGET OVERVIEW\nPresented by Del. Ben Cline (VA-54)\, Ken Peterson (Chairman\, Goochland County BOS)\,\nCarol Stopps (Chair\, Cooperative Legislation Action) \nU.S. FOREIGN POLICY & NORTH KOREA\nPresented by Rep. Rob Wittman\n(U.S. Congress\, VA-01) \n2018 SENATE MIDTERMS: A LOOK AHEAD\nPresented by Ken Cuccinelli\n(President\, Senate Conservatives Fund) \nCONVERSATION ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET\nPresented by Justin Bogie (Senior Policy Analyst\, The Heritage Foundation) \nBREAKOUT SESSIONS\nCONSERVATISM ONLINE: Politics in the Social Media Era\nPresented by Emily Stack (FreedomWorks) \nHANDS OFF MY FOOD: Free-Market Solutions to Food Safety\nPresented by Dr. Sina McCullough \nFIGHTING LIBERALISM ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES\nPresented by Cabot Phillips (CampusReform) \nIMPORTANT LINKS:\nTickets:\nhttp://events.eventzilla.net/e/virginia-tea-party-2018-spring-conference–senate-candidate-debate-2138940305\n(Copy-paste link into browser if it does not work)\nTickets are limited – purchase yours today! \nClick HERE to Book Your Hotel Room \n  URL:https://vatp.org/event/2018-senate-candidate-debate-and-spring-conference/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown\, 555 E. Canal St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:conference,debate,summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Fotolia_87926031_S-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20170702T153933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T040115Z UID:10000014-1510999200-1511020800@vatp.org SUMMARY:Fall Conference 2017 - Mission: Possible DESCRIPTION:The fall statewide fall conference will be on November 18th\, 2017\, at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown (the old Crowne Plaza Hotel) \nRegister Now! \nTickets are $35 if you preregister\, or $40 at the door \nWHEN: November 18th (10am – 4pm) \nWHERE: Delta by Marriott (Formerly Crowne Plaza)\, 555 E. Canal St.\, Richmond\, VA 23219 \nHOTEL & PARKING: \nBook by 11/15/17 – $119.00 per night plus tax. Reservations here \nHotel garage parking: $2 (pay at front desk) \nDoors open: 9:15am \nRegistration: 9:15am – 10:00am \nPROGRAM\n\n– ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING –\nEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION \nOfficial Launch of the\nLocal Government Evaluation and Comparison Project*\nSpeaker: Mark Daugherty (Chairman Emeritus\, VTP) \n*Does your local government collect $30 Million in annual taxes per square mile? One Virginia city does. Join our local government project! \nFINANCIAL CLOUDS GATHERING IN VIRGINIA\nSpeaker: Ken Peterson\n(Author\, In Search of Good Government: The Goochland Revolution; Supervisor\, Goochland County) \nCONGRESSIONAL UPDATE\nSpeaker: Rep. Tom Garrett (VA-05) \nTHE DEMOCRAT’S ELECTORAL ‘LAW’FARE COMES TO STAFFORD COUNTY\nSpeaker : Steve Albertson \n\n– MORNING BREAKOUTS –\nDRAINING THE ENERGY SWAMP\nFacilitated by CoLA Team Leader A.G. “Randy” Randol\, PhD(co-founder\, VA Scientists and Engineers for Energy and Environment) \n“McAuliffe’s Green Kool-Aid Ration and Tax scheme” \nPanelists Include:\nThomas Wysmuller\, International speaker on Global Warming\, \nIs Virginia’s Sea-Level Rise a “Shore Thing?” \nKen Cuccinelli\, Former VA Attorney General; President\, Senate Conservative Fund\, \n“Dominion and APCo: Do they own the General Assembly\, or merely rent it?” \n\nK-12 EDUCATION REFORM NOW:\n TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION\nFacilitated by CoLA Team Leader Kris Allen\n(Virginia Education Coalition) \nPanelists Include:\nAntione M. Green\, Foundation for Excellence in Education\nMichelle McSweeney\, President of VB Spark\nDr. Karen Hiltz\, Franklin County School Board\nVicky Manning\, Virginia Beach School Board\nNancy Smith\, Middle Resolution \n\nEXPOSING REGULATORY DARK MATTER:\n A SERIOUS WORKSHOP\nFacilitated by CoLA Team Leader Kathleen McCarthy \nPanelists Include:\nClyde “Wayne” Crews\, Vice President of Policy\, Competitive Enterprise Institute\, \n“Exposing Regulatory Dark Matter” \nDenver Riggleman\, REF-PAC\, Silverback Distillery\, Former Candidate for Virginia Governor\, \nVA’s Regulatory Nightmare \nMartha Boneta: “Freedom Fighter” \n\n– AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS I –\nREINING IN GOVERNMENT OVERREACH\, “JUST SAY NO”\n Part I\nFacilitated by CoLA Director Carol Stopps \nPanelists Include:\nKen Cuccinelli\, Former VA Attorney General; President\, Senate Conservative Fund\, \nBig Brother is Watching: What it knows. What you should know. \nRichard Rothschild\, Commissioner\, Carroll County\, MD\, \nIllegal Immigration Sanctuaries: Taking away the sanctity. \n\nHEALTHCARE REFORM IN THE FACE OF LIBERAL SENSATIONALISM\nFacilitated by CoLA Team Leader Deb Giffin \nPanelists Include:\nSenator Amanda Chase\, Virginia General Assembly\, \nTransparency in Healthcare Pricing \nDelegate John O’Bannon\, Virginia General Assembly. \nRepeal of the Certificate of Public Need (COPN) \nNancy Piotter\, Executive Director\, Virginians for Quality Healthcare\, \n“What to expect next from the federal Government” \n\n– AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS II –\nREINING IN GOVERNMENT OVERREACH: “JUST SAY NO”\n Part II\nFacilitated by CoLA Team Leader Dale Taylor \nPanelists Include:\nMark Fitzgibbons\, President of Corporate and Legal Affairs\, American Target Advertising\, \n“Inherently Unreasonable Administrative Subpoenas Advance Police State\, Violate the Constitution” \nClaire Gastanaga\, Executive Director\, ACLU of Virginia\, \nAsset Forfeiture: “Policing for Profit” \nCaleb Taylor\, Tertium Quids\, \n“A bite as bad as it’s bark: installing the teeth of the 2012 VA Property Rights Amendment” \nDelegate Nick Freitas\, VA House of Delegates district #30 \, \nAsset forfeiture legislation \nVOTER FRAUD: THE INCONVENIENT TRUTH\nFacilitated by CoLA Team Leader Susan Lascolette\n(Supervisor\, Goochland County) \nPanelists Include:\nReagan George\, Executive Director\, Virginia Voter Alliance\nAND Special Guests! \nBreakout sessions subject to change to accommodate speakers! \nRegister Now! \n  URL:https://vatp.org/event/fall-conference-2017/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown\, 555 E. Canal St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:conference,summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/crowne-plaza-richmond.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20170525T022843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T023934Z UID:10000013-1497117600-1497121200@vatp.org SUMMARY:“Behind the Scenes” With Matt Schlapp Chairman of the ACU DESCRIPTION:Register now for: URL:https://vatp.org/event/behind-the-scenes-with-matt-schlapp-chairman-of-the-acu/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown\, 555 E. Canal St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MattSchlappEventfeatured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20170307T054547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T001550Z UID:10000012-1496482200-1496505600@vatp.org SUMMARY:Summit Meeting - 3 June 2017 DESCRIPTION:We will be having the next summit meeting on June 3rd. \nRegistration/ticketing is now open; get your tickets today! \nRegister\nAgenda\n9:15-10:00 Event Registration \nActivities include: \n10:00   Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance \n10:05  Opening Remarks \n10:10 – 12:00 Morning Program \nCaleb Taylor – The Virginia Strategy: The incoming wave of Progressivism and the bulwark necessary to withstand it \nBecky Norton Dunlop – American Principles that Can Make Virginia Great Again \n1:00 – 3:00 Afternoon Program \nCola Public Policy Breakout Sessions :   Where do we go from here? \n\n    Meet up with CoLA Education\, Healthcare and Voter Fraud team leaders\n    New teams forming to fight for regulatory reform; to stop ‘Policing for Profit’ (asset forfeiture without conviction); and to work on farm issues.\n\n2:50  Afternoon Break \n3:00  Private Business Meeting (Member organizations only) \n*Time will be given at the end of each presentation for questions\, answers and discussion.* \nDoors open for general summit event at 9:15 AM. \n  \n\nCaleb Taylor \nCaleb Taylor is the Director of Policy and Operations for the Virginia Institute for Public Policy and Tertium Quids where he has worked as a volunteer and part-time editor since 1997. Caleb was raised in the tradition of free-enterprise economics and American history\, spending a large portion of his youth reading Austrian\, Public Choice\, and Chicago economists as well as the works of the Founders\, the Enlightenment philosophers\, and their modern antecedents in moral and political philosophy. Caleb is a graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Economics and Business Administration\, and is a self-described “militant home-schooler” of his two daughters\, Audea and Olivia\, ages 11 and 4 respectively. \n\n  \n  \nBecky Norton Dunlop \nBecky Norton Dunlop\, a prominent leader\, strategist and life-long grass-roots activist in the conservative movement continues eighteen years’ formal association with The Heritage Foundation as the leading think tank’s Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow– the only policy chair in the country to be officially named for the 40th president. FULL BIO URL:https://vatp.org/event/summit-meeting-3-june-2017/ LOCATION:Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel\, 5501 Eubank Rd\, Sandston\, VA\, 23150\, United States CATEGORIES:summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VTPSummitMeeting-11-19-2016014-WEB-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20170122T043918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170422T041921Z UID:10000010-1492866000-1492876800@vatp.org SUMMARY:2017 Grassroots Republican Debate DESCRIPTION:2017 Republican Grassroots Debate!\nApril 22nd 2017\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nGoochland High School\n3250 River Rd W\nGoochland\, VA 23063\n**Doors open at 12 noon\, and Admission is FREE!** \nDebate Rules for Candidates \nDebate Live Stream \n\nVirginia Tea Party Patriots Federation is sponsoring a debate for the 2017 Republican candidates for Governor & Lieutenant Governor on one day in one location! \nThis is your opportunity to see ALL the Republican candidates for each office\, on stage together responding to the questions of citizens just like you from across the Commonwealth. \nRep. Dave Brat (VA-7) \nUPDATE: Now with special guest Congressman Dave Brat (VA-7)!\nIMPORTANT NOTE: While all members of the public are encouraged to attend the forum\, no questions from attendees will be taken during the forum session. Our debate moderators will select the questions and manage the debate format and cadence. This is not a public town hall meeting\, and anyone disrupting the forum will be promptly removed from the venue. \nDebate Moderators:\n\n \nDr. Daniel Palazzolo \nProfessor of Political Science and Chair\, Department of Political Science at University of Richmond\n \nRob Schilling \nEditor and founder of SchillingShow.com and heard on Newsradio 1070 and 98.9 FM WINA out of Charlottesville\, VA\n \nJim Herring \nManager and online personality for Summit Media Corporation\, LLC based in Henrico\, VA \nDownload a debate flyer to share with your contacts:  Image File  |  PDF File \n  \n  URL:https://vatp.org/event/2017-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:Goochland High School\, 3250 River Rd W.\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063\, United States CATEGORIES:debate,forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Fotolia_87926031_S-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20170228T010951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T023544Z UID:10000011-1488366000-1488373200@vatp.org SUMMARY:Chat Time with (not) Senator Kaine DESCRIPTION:Patriots!\nSenator Kaine states “As Senator\, one of my goals is to be as accessible as possible to all Virginians.” \nWhile Republican Representatives hold public Town Halls across Virginia\, Senator Kaine is hiding behind his staff\, refusing to meet his constituents in a public forum. \nSenator Kaine has cleverly found a way to have faux meetings in a series of events he proudly calls “Kaine Connects” \nThe disconnect? The meeting is with “staff”!\nWe need your help to flush Senator Kaine out of hiding! Please join us as we call on the Senator on March 1st! \nThe next Kaine (dis)Connect faux meeting is: \nWednesday\, March 1st from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n Ashland Branch Library\n 201 S. Railroad Avenue\n Ashland\, VA  23005 \nSome Sign suggestions: \n\nWhere’s Kaine?\nRaising Kaine!\nLooking for Kaine\nWhere is Kaine Hiding?\nWhere’s the Connect?\nKaine Disconnect Meeting\nKaine Can’t\nHe might be Kaine\, but he ain’t Able\n\nWe NEED You AND Your Friends at this Office Call! URL:https://vatp.org/event/chat-time-with-not-senator-kaine/ LOCATION:Ashland Branch Library\, 201 S. Railroad Avenue\, Ashland\, VA\, 23005\, United States CATEGORIES:rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TimKaineTVScreenGrab.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20161130T030753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170218T042152Z UID:10000008-1488016800-1488038400@vatp.org SUMMARY:Summit Meeting - 25 Feb 2017 DESCRIPTION:The spring 2017 statewide summit meeting will be held on Saturday\, Feb 25th.\nRegister Now! \n\nMore details will be forthcoming\, but mark your calendars now! \nDRAFT working agenda \n9:15-10:00 Event Registration \n  \nActivities include: \n10:00   Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance \n10:05  Opening Remarks \nThanks to sponsors \n10:10  Engaging Millennials – Elliot Harding \n11:00  Morning Break \n11:10  CoLA Report – Carol Stopps \n11:35  Victory stories: \n\nDale Swanson / Michael Hirsch – Defeated tax payer funded baseball stadium\nNelson Valez – Norfolk TP – Got referendum to change appointment of school board to being elected.\n\n12:00  Lunch and networking \n1:30  More Victory Stories: \n\nDiana Howard – Va. Beach TP – Got referendum on ballot to defeat light rail.\nRalph Carter – Chester Patriots TP – Meals tax defeat and Comprehensive Plan.\nMark Hile / Anita Hile – Linwood Cobb and Eric Cantor defeat. “But wait\, there’s more!”\n\n2:00  The Philosophy Behind the Republican Creed – Nick Freitas \n2:50  Afternoon Break \n3:00  Private Business Meeting (Member organizations only) URL:https://vatp.org/event/summit-meeting-25-feb-2017/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown\, 555 E. Canal St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VTPSummitMeeting-11-19-2016014-WEB-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173115 CREATED:20170111T173716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T173716Z UID:10000009-1484559000-1484575200@vatp.org SUMMARY:Lobby Day January 16th! DESCRIPTION:Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation\nLOBBY DAY at the Capitol\nJanuary 16\, 2017  •  Starting at 9:30 AM\nConference Room 7 West\nGeneral Assembly Building\n9th and Broad Streets\nAGENDA\n9:30 AM\nCoffee with the 2017 Top of the Ticket Candidates\nGet them on record to hold them accountable\nCasual Meet ‘n Greet  –  free coffee\, juice and bakery goods \n10:30 AM\nTea Party Federation – Priority Legislation Review \n11:00 AM\nVCDL Rally at the Bell Tower12 Noon \nJoin Us for Lunch at the Marriott Hotel  –  6th and Broad Streets\nFirst Floor Restaurant\nDutch Treat \nADDITIONAL NOTES \n\nCommittee meetings for the day are posted here.\nYou will be required to go through a security clearance to enter the General Assembly Building\nPick up a “Capitol Connections” 2017 Guide to legislator’s office numbers\, etc. at the information desk on the first floor.\nAdvance appointments with Delegates / Senators and their legislative aides are recommended.\n\nIT’S A HOLIDAY- PARKING ON THE STREET IS FREE! \n IMPORTANT INFORMATION and UPDATES \n\nGetting multiple notices? Then you need to\nUpdate Your Profile for Targeted Action Alerts here\nDownload the CoLA Mobile App here\nYour elected representatives’ SCORECARDS are available here URL:https://vatp.org/event/lobby-day-january-16th/ LOCATION:Virginia General Assembly – Capitol Hill\, 9th and Broad Streets\, Richmond\, VA\, 23218\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR