Virginia Tea Party

Summer Summit 2023 - "Enemies: Seen and Unseen"
2023-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel, 5501 Eubank Rd, Sandston, VA, 23150, United States
The Virginia Tea Party always tries to present members with engaging and relevant summits twice a year. Our next summit will be June 10th at the Sheraton Airport Hotel (same as last time), 5501 Eubank Rd., Sandston, VA 23150, 804-226-6400 with the same low price of $40, which includes a box lunch.
As we all know, America is currently facing many enemies, some like China, are readily apparent but others are often hidden from us. In keeping with this idea, we developed our June summit as the Enemies: Seen and Unseen.
The seen enemy of China will be presented to us by CMD John Hooper, US Coast Guard retired who is an expert on China. He will share with us information on how China is a threat to our homeland. In view of the recent “weather” balloon, this will be a very interesting presentation.
Now who are the enemies that are unseen, lurking behind facades of government? China Joe, of course readily comes to mind!! However, there are others who pretend to be patriots but are secretly working against the best interests of our Congress and our statehouses. To address this we have Congressman Bob Good who held up the appointment of Speaker McCarthy until certain agreements were made.
In our own statehouse in Richmond there are many others who hide behind a cloak of conservatism, but are really “woke” leftists, unseen enemies. To address this problem, we have two speakers from Americans For Prosperity, C. J. Sailor, Director of AFP for Virginia and Matt Davison, Assistant Director of AFP. They have spent many months examining all the General Assembly races and the candidates for the November election and will give us their assessment along with suggestions for how we as Tea Party folks can make sure we elect the guys in “white hats” to the GA in November.
We think this summit will be an eye opener for all of us and we plan to see you there!!

Event Program

Time
Topic

9:30 – 10:00 AM
Registration

10:00 AM
Intro and welcome by Buddy Bishop.
Opening Prayer
The National Anthem performed on flute by Ms. Michelle Matts.

10:15 AM
Nelson Velez, VATP Chairman’s introductory remarks

10:20 AM
Lynn Taylor introduces Congressman Bob Good
45 minutes presentation, 15 minutes for Q&A

11:20 AM
Award presentation to Congressman Good by American Conservative Agenda

11:30 AM
10 minute break

11:40 AM
Intro of Commander John Hooper to discuss the threat China poses to the Homeland
45-minute presentation, 15-minute Q&A.

12:45 PM
Lunch and networking

1:30 PM
Mr. C.J. Sailor, Director of Americans for Prosperity Virginia gives an overview of AFP’s current objectives for Virginia.
30-minute presentation, 15-minute Q&A.

2:15 PM
10-minute break

2:30 PM
Interactive session led by Matt Davison, Assistant Director Virginia AFP: developing winning strategies for electing conservative candidates to the GA in November.

4:00 PM
Nelson wrap-up

4:15 PM
Private Business meeting (VATP Member Orgs Only)
1. Call to Order, Roll call
2. Election and welcoming of new members
4. Treasurer’s report
5. Election of Officers
6. Tea Party Spotlight Tour/Tea Party specials
7. Operation Surgical Strike!
8. New business
9. Motion to adjourn

Event Personalities
Congressman Robert George Good Congressman Robert George Good is the U.S. representative in Virginia’s 5th District. Bob attended high school at Liberty Christian Academy, and he and his brothers became wrestlers. He won a state championship and a partial scholarship to Liberty University. With a degree in Finance, he was hired by CitiFinancial in their lending division. During his 17-year tenure, Bob ascended from branch manager, to area training director, and eventually to district manager.
Bob left CitiFinancial in 2005 to accept a position as Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development and Executive Director of the Flames Club at his alma mater, Liberty University. During his nearly 15 years at Liberty, he raised $20 million to help student-athletes from all backgrounds. He completed his MBA in Leadership from Liberty in 2010. Elected to office in 2015, Bob served on the Campbell County Board of Supervisors and completed his term in December of 2019. I
In January 2021 he was sworn in as Congressman for the 5th District of Virginia. He serves on the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on the Budget. He is a member of the Freedom Caucus.Ms. Michelle MattsMichelle has a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from VCU and a Master of Music Degree in Flute Performance from the University of Arkansas. Michelle performs as a soloist and chamber musician in various concerts and events. She is a member of the Richmond Pops Band, the Richmond Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the Commonwealth Winds. She is a flutist for PolyCeltic, RVA Baroque, The Serendipity Flute & Piano Duo, the Dolce Bella Flute & Harp Duo, and the Rosewind Flute & Guitar Duo. Michelle is a music teacher and a private flute and piano teacher. She is married and homeschools her five children. Her website is www.mfifer.com.Matt DavisonDeputy State Director, Americans for Prosperity, VirginiaMatt Davison is Deputy State Director, Virginia AFP. He is from Lansing, MI, and he has a BS from Central Michigan University. He has worked in several political campaigns and offices in different states. He was Deputy State Director for Michigan before relocating to Arlington. Commander John Hooper Commander John Hooper is a native of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He is third-generation U.S. Coast Guard member. His passion is national security and he has spent his entire adult life as a national security practitioner and educator. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in December, 2010 with 32 year’s service. His service ashore includes four tours with the U.S. Navy, on the Joint Staff, and as the first CG liaison to the National Guard Bureau. Since retiring in 2010 he has been a civilian defense contractor for a variety of companies in the Washington, DC area as a Sr. Naval Analyst for the Chief of Naval Operations, and Sr. Defense Strategy Analyst/Planner for the U.S. Army, and Office of the Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense. He is currently a Sr. Defense Strategist/Planner for the National Guard Bureau’s J55 staff. He holds three graduate degrees in Military Studies and National Security Affairs from the U.S. Naval War College, American Military University, and the Royal Military College of Canada. Since 2008 he has been an Adjunct Professor for the U.S. Naval War College of Distance Education, teaching “Strategy and Warfare”, “Joint Maritime Operations” and “Maritime Homeland Defense/Security”.C. J. Sailor State Director for Americans for Prosperity, VirginiaC. J. Sailor is the State Director for Americans for Prosperity, Virginia. Sailor most recently served as the Outreach and Community Engagement Director for Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. Prior to that he served as the Black Outreach Director for the Youngkin campaign. Sailor has championed education by serving as Director of Programs and Development for The Gloucester Institute, an educational non-profit which trains and develops the nation’s next generation of African American leaders. He is a Detroit native, earned his BA in Political Science from Morehouse College and serves as president of the Richmond, Virginia chapter of the Morehouse College National Alumni Association. Nelson VelezChairman, VATPSo much bad has happened to our Republic, just in the last several years. We have been besieged on all fronts and for such a long time. And there seems to be no bottom. The left’s onslaught on our Republic, rights, freedom and rule of law seems be full throttle and progressing without any serious backlash. And so, the left has become increasingly open in expressing their radical agenda. Make no mistake, we do fight the threats both seen and unseen.
But the good news is WE have become increasingly unified with natural allies. We have not gone away. On this Enemies Seen & Unseen summit, we have champions that have been tested on the battlefield in support of our foundational principles. Today, we take on the threats both seen and unseen and we present our pathway to victory. And once we win, we will purge all the nasty, lawless and radical legislation that has held our freedoms, rights and even our children hostage.
On this day, we signal the beginning of the end to the bad direction from the radical left. And, On this Day, We the People Ascend!
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Lobby Day 2023 – Stop the Shots Virginia
2023-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Virginia Capitol Square, 1000 Bank St., Richmond, VA, United States
Join our friends at the Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance for a Lobby Day event at the Virginia General Assembly.
The Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance Announces
Lobby Day 2023
Stop the Shots Virginia
Monday, January 16, 2023 at 4 pm
The Bell Tower
101 N. 9th Street
Capitol Square
Richmond, VA
Join us as we
Let Freedom and Liberty Ring
Guest Speakers
Robert Malone, MD
Sheila M. Furey, MD
Karen Reardon – Defeat the Mandates-Virginia
Vaccine Injured Families
Other speakers pending
Main Event Site Here

Truth or Consequences - VATP Summit December 10, 2022
2022-12-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel, 5501 Eubank Rd, Sandston, VA, 23150, United States
Event Schedule*Update* Our program has expanded!
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears will make a special appearance!

Time
Program

10:00
Prayer, Pledge, Introduction

10:15 – 11:00
Dr. Robert Malone

11:00 – 11:30
Q&A Session

11:30 – 11:30
Break

11:45 – 12:30
Loren Spivack

12:45 – 1:15
Lunch

1:20 – 3:00
Del. Karen Greenhalgh “How to Speak to your Legislator” and bill writing exercise

3:00 – 3:10
Break

3:15 – 4:15
C.L. Bryant

4:15
Private Business Meeting – Members Only

Our SpeakersWinsome Earle-SearsLt. Governor of VirginiaA special addition to our Summit!
Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears will be making a whistle stop appearance.
The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate and is a member of several other state boards, commissions and councils, including the Board of Trustees of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, the Center for Rural Virginia; the Board of Directors of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Tourism Authority; the Virginia Military Advisory Council, the Commonwealth Preparedness Council and the Council on Virginia’s Future.Dr. Robert MaloneDr. Malone is an internationally recognized scientist/physician and the original inventor of mRNA vaccination as a technology, DNA vaccination, and multiple non-viral DNA and RNA/mRNA platform delivery technologies. He holds numerous fundamental domestic and foreign patents in the fields of gene delivery, delivery formulations, and vaccines: including for fundamental DNA and RNA/mRNA vaccine technologies. Yet, over the last two years, government and big tech have done everything in their power to censor and him.C.L. BryantC.L. Bryant is recognized as one of Americas most Dynamic Orators and he is a highly sought-after Speaker, Motivator, Activist, Organizer, Gospel Preacher.
Original Grassroots activist 2009 address to 1.5 million Washington, DC. Senior Fellow at FreedomWorks. Creator & Star of the Crystal Dove award winning movie ‘RUNAWAY SLAVE’.Loren SpivackLoren Spivack, known as “The Free Market Warrior,” conducts economic literacy seminars across the United States and is also a notable and interesting author who uses the pen name Dr. Truth. His books are parodies based on famous children’s books. He uses rhyme and clever illustrations that are related to the economy in the United States. Spivack founded Free Market Warrior in 2009 in an effort to make a positive difference in American politics and economics.Delegate Karen GreenhalghVA House Delegate, 85th DistrictDelegate Karen Greenhalgh serves in the Virginia General Assembly representing the 85th district in Virginia Beach. Before deciding to run for office, Karen was an entrepreneur and business owner who owned and operated a successful cabinet manufacturing facility for 20 years. After selling Heritage Woodworks, Karen dedicated her time to a local crisis pregnancy center where she helped countless women facing unplanned pregnancies. During her time working at the crisis pregnancy center, Karen recognized the growing need for addressing privacy and cybersecurity risks in healthcare and started her second business, Cyber Tygr.Our Generous Sponsors

Virtual Event: Parents - The New Swing Voters! Get on the “right” path through parental engagement
2022-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89369643470
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.

Virtual Event: Virginia School Board Candidate Academy w/Laura Zorc of FreedomWorks
2022-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83352783276
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!

Parental Rights Advocacy Day
2022-02-02 08:00 - 13:00 | Virginia General Assembly – Capitol Hill, 9th and Broad Streets, Richmond, VA, 23218, United States
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!
And 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.
Stand with us as we fight for legislation that will:

Ensure parents have a say in their children’s curricula
Modify Transgender Model Policies so ALL kids are protected
Remove obscene materials from schools
Prohibit any faculty training or curriculum that promotes racism
Give parents more educational choice through charter schools and expanding the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit program
Affirm parents’ rights to make medical decisions that are best for their children.

Our 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.
Click here to Register today, or visit www.familyfoundation.org/lobby.
When you register, you will receive helpful tips and information to prepare you for our advocacy day.
Register TodayRegister for Family Advocacy Day with the Family FoundationHave your voice be heard!Register Today

VATP Fall Summit - Firewall for Freedom
2021-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel, 5501 Eubank Rd, Sandston, VA, 23150, United States
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.
Sandy 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.

Andrew 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.
In 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.

Bishop 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.

Martin 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.

Dr. 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.
The 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.

Phil 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.

At 3:00 pm there will be a membership meeting to elect next year’s officers according to the VATP bylaws.
Agenda

Time
Topic
Speaker

9-10:00 AM
Registration
N/A

10:00 AM
Introduction, Pledge, Prayer
Nelson Velez, VATP Chairman

10:05-10:35 AM
Inspirational, current political climate
Bishop E.W. Jackson

10:35-11:10 AM
Afghanistan – How Intel and Counter-terrorism has Changed
Andrew Knaggs

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Keynote: Critical Race Theory (CRT)
Sandy Rios

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch (Box lunch)
N/A

1:00 – 1:30 PM
Philip Bell
FreedomWorks

1:30 – 2:15 PM
Changing Socialism at the Campus Level
M. Scott Catino

2:15 – 3:00 PM
Educational Challenges and Solutions
Dr. Rodd Rodriquez

3:00 PM
Adjourn
Private Membership meeting (Treasurer’s report, discussion. No voting will take place at this time)

Event Close

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Virginia Tea Party Live Event: Backlash to Socialism
2021-06-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Atlas 42, 4032 Cox Road, Unit A, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
THE VIRGINIA TEA PARTY PRESENTS ITS LIVE IN-PERSON SUMMIT
BACKLASH to Socialism
With special guest: TREVOR LOUDON
WHEN: June 26, 2021 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Atlas 42, 4032 Cox Road, Unit A, Glen Allen, VA 23060
WHO:

Trevor Loudon
Rich Anderson, Chair, RPV
Statewide Republican candidates as available
Nick Freitas, Virginia House of Delegates
LaToya Haight, BLEXIT Virginia
Stephen Haner, Jefferson Institute
Tim Meisburger, Virginians for America First

Reserve your seat by purchasing tickets to the event below!
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MAGA March January 6th
2021-01-06 12:00 - 15:00 | National Mall, Washington, DC, DC, United States
Jan 6 • 12pm
Washington, DC, The National Mall
Here is the information we currently have for Buses:

If you’re near the Williamsburg area:
If you’re near the Richmond area:
If you’re near the Mechanicsville area:

If you’re near the Williamsburg area:
Bus departs Williamsburg at 5 am and departs DC at 5 pm.
There is also a pickup and drop off in Richmond.
$35 per person
See payment instructions below.
There is plenty of room for flags, signs, etc., so please bring whatever you’d like to fly or wave!
Feel 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.
To reserve seats EMAIL
DC12TRUMP2020@gmail.com
Provide the full name, email address, and phone number of each passenger.
You will be emailed a confirmation and the pick up location address.
If you’re near the Richmond area:
Bus departs from Richmond at 7:30 am (please arrive at 7 am)
Location: Glenside Park n Ride on Crockett St. Henrico, VA 23228
Bus returns from DC at 3:30 pm
Cost: $25 – venmo: @Virginia-Anderson-69
Contact Ginny before paying: virginiaanderson@verizon.net
First Come/First Served. NO REFUNDS.
If you’re near the Mechanicsville area:
Hanover Patriots.
Cost – $30 covers bus fare.
Bus will leave The Ville parking lot at 7 AM.
Bus Pick Up and Drop Off: 7526 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
For more information about the Mechanicsville bus, go to Hanover Patriots

General Election - 2020
2020-11-03 06:00 - 19:00 | Your Polling Location

Home Stretch Rally - Goochland
2020-10-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Orapax Farm, 3835 River Rd West, Goochland, VA, 23063, United States
Goochland County and Culpeper County Republican Committees are joint hosting a Rally to build on the winning momentum set by Trump!

About this Event

We’re in the Home Stretch to a Republican Win. Turn Virginia RED!
Let’s All Rally Together at Orapax October 24!
Featured Speakers – Nick Freitas, Patti Lyman for Donald Trump and and a Spokesman for Daniel Gade
Opening Ceremonies with Pete Greenwald, John McGuire, Andrew Knaggs, and Brian Folsom
$30.00 ticket price includes a BBQ dinner
This joint venture is authorized and paid for by the Goochland County Republican Committee and the Culpeper County Republican Committee.

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VATP Digital Event: A Conversation With Latoya Haight of BLEXIT Virginia
2020-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online – Facebook Live
VIRGINIA TEA PARTY DIGITAL EVENT:
A Conversation With Latoya Haight of BLEXIT Virginia
When: October 7th, 2020 (7:00-8:00pm)
Where: Facebook Live

http://blexit.com/

(980) 224-3237

blexitvirginia@gmail.com

Latoya 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.
Latoya 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.
With 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.

Take Back VA! Event
2020-10-03 08:30 | Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd Street, VA, 23219, United States
ABOUT Take Back Virginia!
Virginia now has one of the most sweeping pro-abortion laws in the land—basically eliminating all accountability and basic safety regulations.

Riots and open attacks against police raged in our streets while socialist/Marxist curriculum is promoted in our schools.

Are you ready to take Virginia back?

This 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.
SCHEDULE + DETAILS
8:30 am
Registration opens
10:00 am
Main Program
Nick Freitas, Candidate for 7th C.D.
Daniel Gade, Candidate for U.S. Senate
Leon Benjamin, Candidate for 4th C.D.
Kirk Cox, Former Speaker, House of Delegates
Tim Anderson, Virginia Beach Attorney
Tara Durant, Fredericksburg Mom
Bishop Harry Jackson

12:00 pm
Training, Lunch, and Hit the Doors!

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Reopen Virginia - Economic Effects of Covid-19 on Virginia
2020-05-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Online – Facebook Live

US Senate Digital Debate
2020-04-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Online – Facebook Live
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)
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VCDL Annual Lobby Day and 2nd Amendment Rally
2020-01-20 08:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Capitol Square, 1000 Bank St., Richmond, VA, United States
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!
From the VCDL:
Here are several things you need to know if coming to the VCDL Lobby Day on January 20th.
PARKING: 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.
HANDICAP 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.
BUS 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.
We 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.
STREET 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.
LOBBY 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.
EXPECT 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.
DRESS 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.
FOOD: 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.
CARRY: 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.
Folding 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.
Be 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.
SITUATIONAL 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.
SCHEDULE: 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.
SPECIAL 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.
Thank 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

God, Family, and Guns Rally
2019-12-09 13:00 | Virginia Capitol Square, 1000 Bank St., Richmond, VA, United States
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.
Please 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.
We need your voice!

10th Anniversary VICTORY Summit Meeting - 28 September
2019-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton (Airport), 445 International Center Drive, Sandston, VA, 23150, United States
Fall Summit Meeting
The theme for the summit is VICTORY
We continue to build the final agenda, but see below for current confirmed content/speakers.
Block your calendars now!
You 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.

10th Anniversary VICTORY Summit Meeting September 28th
2019-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Ashland Branch Library, 201 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States

10th Anniversary Summer Summit
2019-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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!

Steve 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.
Big League Politics will tell you about how they exposed racist Ralph Northam and accused rapist Justin Fairfax with their cutting-edge conservative journalism.
FreedomWorks 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.
And 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.

We’re giving away three signed copies of Steve Moore’s new book, Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive Our Economy.
And 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.
AGENDA

2019 VCDL Lobby Day
2019-01-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Virginia General Assembly – Capitol Hill, 9th and Broad Streets, Richmond, VA, 23218, United States
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.
For info, see: Serious, legitimate threats to your Constitutional rights inbound

NOW CANCELLED: Virginia Tea Party Winter Summit
2018-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
NOW CANCELLED – Dec 1st VATP SUMMIT

As 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.
Our 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.

However, I am writing to let you know that at this time, the conference has been cancelled.

With 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.
As 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.
We 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.
Have a Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year.

Sincerely,
Rick Buchanan
VATP Chairman
Agenda

Time
Session

10:00
Call to order – Pledge of Allegiance / Prayer

10:05
Opening remarks

10:10
Morning Session

12:00
Lunch

1:00
Afternoon Session

3:00
Business Meeting
– Election of officers
– Other business items as required

4:00
Event Close

SpeakersJEFF THOMAS
Virginia Politics and Government in A New Century: THE PRICE OF POWER
“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.”
-Peter Galuszka, reporter at Style weekly
DAVID LUSK
Session 1: Combating Advocate Fatigue: Practical Tips for Boosting Engagement
Recruiting 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.
Learn 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.
This 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
Session 2: Key Interests-Based Advocacy
How to be most effective in influencing legislators.
DAVID T STEVENSON
Fighting State Carbon Taxes – The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
Dave 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.
DAVID A. HYMAN
Overcharged: Why Americans Pay Too Much for Healthcare
David 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)
STEPHEN D. HANER
“Yes Virginia, There Are Four Tax Hikes in Your Future”
Each 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)
Stephen is a Senior Fellow, State and Local Tax Policy, Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy.
CHRISTOPHER C. HORNER
Law Enforcement for Rent
Mr. 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.
See: VIRGINIA AG HERRING HIT WITH LAWSUIT OVER LEGALITY OF PRIVATELY FUNDED CLIMATE PROSECUTORS
Healthcare Solutions for the 2019 General Assembly
Panel Members

Jeff Ryer – Exec. Director of Senate Republican Caucus
Craig DiSesa – President, The Middle Resolution
Nancy Piotter – Former Director of Virginian’s for Quality Healthcare

The panelists in this session will discuss the upcoming 2019 General Assembly legislation that will address the challenges with Healthcare affordability, quality and access.
Follow Your Representatives’ Money: HANDS ON WORKSHOP
CAROL STOPPS, VATP CoLA Chair.
Learn 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.
REAGAN G. GEORGE
President, Virginia Voters Alliance
Illegal Voting and Fraudulent Elections 2018
Poll watching Strategy for 2019
KRIS ALLEN
President Education United
DR. KAREN HILTZ
Franklin County School Board Member and author
MS. BETH SMITH
former Henrico and Hanover County high school principal.
Excellence vs. Average: Delivering Outcome-based Education in a Politically Divided Commonwealth
Education 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.
SponsorsTBD
Hotel & Parking

Hotel: Discounted room rate of $129 available: Book here
Parking: $2 fee to validate your parking garage ticket. Bring your parking ticket to the hotel front desk for validation.

Registration Walk-in ticket price (without preregistration) is $45; pay at the registration desk upon arrival.
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There 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.

If 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“.
If 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.

There 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.
If you have any problems with registration or payment functions, please CONTACT US.

Rally for the Republic in DC September 26th!
2018-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 | United States Capitol (West Lawn), East Capitol St. NE & First St. NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
FreedomWorks Rally for the Republic on September 26th. Be there!

We 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!
>>>>We encourage all available tea party supporters to attend this event. RSVP Now!<<<<<
From FreedomWorks:

Rally for the Republic featuring Reps. Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, Dave Brat, & Sen. Rand Paul
Wednesday, September 26th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
United States Capitol (West Lawn)
East Capitol St. NE & First St. NW
Washington, DC 20004 Save
FreedomWorks 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!
Please RSVP right now to let us know you’re interested in coming.
PS – More information will be provided as we get closer to the date.

2018 Fall Summit Meeting
2018-09-22 09:30 - 16:00 | Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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!

The 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.
To stay informed as to event happenings, and to register for the event, please visit the event page.

Register Now

2018 Senate Candidate Debate and Spring Conference
2018-03-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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!
Event Registration

Do 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!

THE VIRGINIA TEA PARTY PRESENTS:

Tickets are limited – claim yours now
When: March 17, 2018 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Where: Delta by Marriott Hotel
& Conference Center
555 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA
Click HERE to Register
AGENDA:
2018 U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE DEBATE
(11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
GENERAL SESSION
STRAW POLL: PICK YOUR FAVORITE CANDIDATE!
Pick up your ballot at the registration table to cast your vote
FIGHTING FOR CONSERVATISM IN 2018
Presented by Jack Morgan (Founder, OurVirginia)
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: What the Left Doesn’t Want You to Hear
Presented by Susan Tully
(National Field Director, Federation for American Immigration Reform)
VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY & BUDGET OVERVIEW
Presented by Del. Ben Cline (VA-54), Ken Peterson (Chairman, Goochland County BOS),
Carol Stopps (Chair, Cooperative Legislation Action)
U.S. FOREIGN POLICY & NORTH KOREA
Presented by Rep. Rob Wittman
(U.S. Congress, VA-01)
2018 SENATE MIDTERMS: A LOOK AHEAD
Presented by Ken Cuccinelli
(President, Senate Conservatives Fund)
CONVERSATION ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET
Presented by Justin Bogie (Senior Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation)
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
CONSERVATISM ONLINE: Politics in the Social Media Era
Presented by Emily Stack (FreedomWorks)
HANDS OFF MY FOOD: Free-Market Solutions to Food Safety
Presented by Dr. Sina McCullough
FIGHTING LIBERALISM ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Presented by Cabot Phillips (CampusReform)
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Tickets:
http://events.eventzilla.net/e/virginia-tea-party-2018-spring-conference–senate-candidate-debate-2138940305
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Tickets are limited – purchase yours today!
Click HERE to Book Your Hotel Room

Fall Conference 2017 - Mission: Possible
2017-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
The fall statewide fall conference will be on November 18th, 2017, at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown (the old Crowne Plaza Hotel)
Register Now!
Tickets are $35 if you preregister, or $40 at the door
WHEN: November 18th (10am – 4pm)
WHERE: Delta by Marriott (Formerly Crowne Plaza), 555 E. Canal St., Richmond, VA 23219
HOTEL & PARKING:
Book by 11/15/17 – $119.00 per night plus tax. Reservations here
Hotel garage parking: $2 (pay at front desk)
Doors open: 9:15am
Registration: 9:15am – 10:00am
PROGRAM

– ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING –
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION
Official Launch of the
Local Government Evaluation and Comparison Project*
Speaker: Mark Daugherty (Chairman Emeritus, VTP)
*Does your local government collect $30 Million in annual taxes per square mile? One Virginia city does. Join our local government project!
FINANCIAL CLOUDS GATHERING IN VIRGINIA
Speaker: Ken Peterson
(Author, In Search of Good Government: The Goochland Revolution; Supervisor, Goochland County)
CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE
Speaker: Rep. Tom Garrett (VA-05)
THE DEMOCRAT’S ELECTORAL ‘LAW’FARE COMES TO STAFFORD COUNTY
Speaker : Steve Albertson

– MORNING BREAKOUTS –
DRAINING THE ENERGY SWAMP
Facilitated by CoLA Team Leader A.G. “Randy” Randol, PhD(co-founder, VA Scientists and Engineers for Energy and Environment)
“McAuliffe’s Green Kool-Aid Ration and Tax scheme”
Panelists Include:
Thomas Wysmuller, International speaker on Global Warming,
Is Virginia’s Sea-Level Rise a “Shore Thing?”
Ken Cuccinelli, Former VA Attorney General; President, Senate Conservative Fund,
“Dominion and APCo: Do they own the General Assembly, or merely rent it?”

K-12 EDUCATION REFORM NOW:
TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION
Facilitated by CoLA Team Leader Kris Allen
(Virginia Education Coalition)
Panelists Include:
Antione M. Green, Foundation for Excellence in Education
Michelle McSweeney, President of VB Spark
Dr. Karen Hiltz, Franklin County School Board
Vicky Manning, Virginia Beach School Board
Nancy Smith, Middle Resolution

EXPOSING REGULATORY DARK MATTER:
A SERIOUS WORKSHOP
Facilitated by CoLA Team Leader Kathleen McCarthy
Panelists Include:
Clyde “Wayne” Crews, Vice President of Policy, Competitive Enterprise Institute,
“Exposing Regulatory Dark Matter”
Denver Riggleman, REF-PAC, Silverback Distillery, Former Candidate for Virginia Governor,
VA’s Regulatory Nightmare
Martha Boneta: “Freedom Fighter”

– AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS I –
REINING IN GOVERNMENT OVERREACH, “JUST SAY NO”
Part I
Facilitated by CoLA Director Carol Stopps
Panelists Include:
Ken Cuccinelli, Former VA Attorney General; President, Senate Conservative Fund,
Big Brother is Watching: What it knows. What you should know.
Richard Rothschild, Commissioner, Carroll County, MD,
Illegal Immigration Sanctuaries: Taking away the sanctity.

HEALTHCARE REFORM IN THE FACE OF LIBERAL SENSATIONALISM
Facilitated by CoLA Team Leader Deb Giffin
Panelists Include:
Senator Amanda Chase, Virginia General Assembly,
Transparency in Healthcare Pricing
Delegate John O’Bannon, Virginia General Assembly.
Repeal of the Certificate of Public Need (COPN)
Nancy Piotter, Executive Director, Virginians for Quality Healthcare,
“What to expect next from the federal Government”

– AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS II –
REINING IN GOVERNMENT OVERREACH: “JUST SAY NO”
Part II
Facilitated by CoLA Team Leader Dale Taylor
Panelists Include:
Mark Fitzgibbons, President of Corporate and Legal Affairs, American Target Advertising,
“Inherently Unreasonable Administrative Subpoenas Advance Police State, Violate the Constitution”
Claire Gastanaga, Executive Director, ACLU of Virginia,
Asset Forfeiture: “Policing for Profit”
Caleb Taylor, Tertium Quids,
“A bite as bad as it’s bark: installing the teeth of the 2012 VA Property Rights Amendment”
Delegate Nick Freitas, VA House of Delegates district #30 ,
Asset forfeiture legislation
VOTER FRAUD: THE INCONVENIENT TRUTH
Facilitated by CoLA Team Leader Susan Lascolette
(Supervisor, Goochland County)
Panelists Include:
Reagan George, Executive Director, Virginia Voter Alliance
AND Special Guests!
Breakout sessions subject to change to accommodate speakers!
Register Now!

“Behind the Scenes” With Matt Schlapp Chairman of the ACU
2017-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Register now for:

Summit Meeting - 3 June 2017
2017-06-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel, 5501 Eubank Rd, Sandston, VA, 23150, United States
We will be having the next summit meeting on June 3rd.
Registration/ticketing is now open; get your tickets today!
Register
Agenda
9:15-10:00 Event Registration
Activities include:
10:00 Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance
10:05 Opening Remarks
10:10 – 12:00 Morning Program
Caleb Taylor – The Virginia Strategy: The incoming wave of Progressivism and the bulwark necessary to withstand it
Becky Norton Dunlop – American Principles that Can Make Virginia Great Again
1:00 – 3:00 Afternoon Program
Cola Public Policy Breakout Sessions : Where do we go from here?

Meet up with CoLA Education, Healthcare and Voter Fraud team leaders
New teams forming to fight for regulatory reform; to stop ‘Policing for Profit’ (asset forfeiture without conviction); and to work on farm issues.

2:50 Afternoon Break
3:00 Private Business Meeting (Member organizations only)
*Time will be given at the end of each presentation for questions, answers and discussion.*
Doors open for general summit event at 9:15 AM.

Caleb Taylor
Caleb 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.

Becky Norton Dunlop
Becky 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

2017 Grassroots Republican Debate
2017-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Goochland High School, 3250 River Rd W., Goochland, VA, 23063, United States
2017 Republican Grassroots Debate!
April 22nd 2017
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Goochland High School
3250 River Rd W
Goochland, VA 23063
**Doors open at 12 noon, and Admission is FREE!**
Debate Rules for Candidates
Debate Live Stream

Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation is sponsoring a debate for the 2017 Republican candidates for Governor & Lieutenant Governor on one day in one location!
This 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.
Rep. Dave Brat (VA-7)
UPDATE: Now with special guest Congressman Dave Brat (VA-7)!
IMPORTANT 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.
Debate Moderators:

Dr. Daniel Palazzolo
Professor of Political Science and Chair, Department of Political Science at University of Richmond

Rob Schilling
Editor and founder of SchillingShow.com and heard on Newsradio 1070 and 98.9 FM WINA out of Charlottesville, VA

Jim Herring
Manager and online personality for Summit Media Corporation, LLC based in Henrico, VA
Download a debate flyer to share with your contacts: Image File | PDF File

Chat Time with (not) Senator Kaine
2017-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Branch Library, 201 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
Patriots!
Senator Kaine states “As Senator, one of my goals is to be as accessible as possible to all Virginians.”
While Republican Representatives hold public Town Halls across Virginia, Senator Kaine is hiding behind his staff, refusing to meet his constituents in a public forum.
Senator Kaine has cleverly found a way to have faux meetings in a series of events he proudly calls “Kaine Connects”
The disconnect? The meeting is with “staff”!
We need your help to flush Senator Kaine out of hiding! Please join us as we call on the Senator on March 1st!
The next Kaine (dis)Connect faux meeting is:
Wednesday, March 1st from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ashland Branch Library
201 S. Railroad Avenue
Ashland, VA 23005
Some Sign suggestions:

Where’s Kaine?
Raising Kaine!
Looking for Kaine
Where is Kaine Hiding?
Where’s the Connect?
Kaine Disconnect Meeting
Kaine Can’t
He might be Kaine, but he ain’t Able

We NEED You AND Your Friends at this Office Call!
