It time for the 2nd annual Consent of the Governed Rally. Please mark your calender and pass the word on!

As we welcome legislators back to the Capitol, this really serves to remind that they are there at the Consent of the Governed and constrained by the Missouri Constitution.

We want them to know that we will be involved; we will be watching; and we will be a resource for those who seek to promote greater liberty and prosperity.

In short, we want to tell them, “We’re from the People and we’re here to help!”

We hope you will join us in Jefferson City on January 4. The rally is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am and continue until 11:30 The program will include a review of key issues of concern to conservatives and a variety of guest speakers. Attendees will be given a packet of information and encouraged to visit their representative and senator while they are at the Capitol.

Please forward this information to your list and invite other groups to participate. We want to help start the new session with a strong message of unity and support for the cause of liberty.

If you would like to  help support the cost of providing one of these beautifully framed and matted document to our legislators, you can donate by going to www.mocc.spruz.com.

The Franklin Countywide Republican Club would like to thank the event sponsors and those who attended and donated to the “Help Joplin” BBQ held Sunday, July 17, 2011, at the Franklin County Baptist Association Building. Your tremendous generosity is appreciated.

Any future contributions, could be sent to the New Creation Presbyterian Church 1831 S. Connor Ave., Joplin, MO 64804. You can call to arrange other ways to volunteer on the ground in Joplin as well – 417-782-8200.

Tuesday, June 28 (tomorrow), the Franklin County Patriots will be welcoming our state legislators for a Town Hall Meeting in Union. Plan to bring someone with you to this important event.

Many Franklin County residents had high hopes going into the 2011 legislative session. Whether you were pleased or disappointed with results of the session, this will be your opportunity to communicate with your representative and senator.

Sen. Brian Nieves, Rep. Dave Hinson, Rep. Paul Curtman and Rep. Dave Schatz have all confirmed that they will be with us at the meeting.

This Town Hall will also give you the opportunity to express your desires for the 2012 session.  The majority of the evening will be given to you to ask questions of our legislators.

Plan to attend this meeting Tuesday, June 28, and bring someone with you. We will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Baptist Association Building, located on HWY 47 about two miles south of Hwy 50.

We are looking forward to having Ron Calzone with us tomorrow to discuss the extremely important topic of Nullification.

Whether you are familiar with the subject or not, you will receive a wealth of information on the steps that we can take as a state to push back against an over-reaching federal government.

This from Ron Calzone:

This event is designed to both educate about the constitutional and historic basis for nullification, and also a brainstorming session to deal with practical issues implementing it.

We want your input about what unconstitutional federal edicts should be nullified, how to pass nullification legislation, and what to do when the Feds threaten reprisals, like they did with the Texas anti- TSA groping bill.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

• Constitutional Basis for State Sovereignty and proper jurisdiction. — Instruction and Discussion
• What is Nullification and how has it been used in the past and recent times? — Instruction and Discussion
• How can we pass Nullification legislation in Missouri, and what do we do about push-back from the federal government? — Instruction and Discussion

Please join us Saturday, June 25 (tomorrow) at 9:00 a.m. at the Franklin County Baptist Association in Union.  The Association building is located just two miles south of Hwy 50 on Hwy 47.  Click here Google Maps directions.

The Franklin Countywide Republican Club is sponsoring a BBQ Dinner and Goods Collection on Sunday, July 17, 2011, 1:00- 5:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin County Baptist Association Building
785 Butterfield Rd., Union Mo 63084
(located on Hwy 47 about 1 mile south of Hwy 50)

Bring much needed supplies and donations to this event. Volunteers will be delivering to New Creation Church in Joplin, Mo.

Sample lists of items urgently needed… flashlights, batteries, small fans, masking tape, electric cooking or campsite cooking equipment, working small appliances, liquid laundry soap, dish soap and bleach, tarps, gloves, safety glasses, sweat bands like bandanas, trash bags, duct tape. . .

Antihistamines (like Benadryl), sunblock, insect repellant, aloe vera, chapstick, denture paste, small and medium Depends, shaving cream, various personal items.

Joplin residents are still requesting gift cards to places like Walmart, and cash is always welcomed. For this event you can bring money or supplies during the times given above.

For a more detailed list and additional information for volunteer work or donations see www.newcreation-joplin.com

For more information contact Club Chairman Robbie robbiebrouk@yahoo.com or call, 314-920-7900

Tuesday, June 28, the Franklin County Patriots will be welcoming our state legislators for a Town Hall Meeting in Union. Many Franklin County residents had high hopes going into the 2011 legislative session. Whether you were pleased or disappointed with results of the session, this will be your opportunity to communicate with your representative and senator.

This Town Hall will also give you the opportunity to express your desires for the 2012 session. The fact the majority of our legislators are willing to face their constituents is proof that they value our opinions.

Plan to attend this meeting Tuesday, June 28, and bring someone with you. We will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Baptist Association Building, located on HWY 47 about a mile south of Hwy 50.

In response to the increasing unconstitutional and overreaching actions of our federal government, one of the most powerful and yet misunderstood powers  for the states is Nullification.  The framers of our constitution provided a way for states to resist the kind of unconstitutional actions the federal government is imposing on them.  Ron Calzone, from Missouri First,  will join us on Saturday, June 25 to explain how Nullification can be used here in Missouri to protect our citizens from federal mandates that have no constitutional authority.

Join us at 9:00 a.m.on June 25 at the Franklin County Baptist Association in Union.  
In addition to the instructional times, there will be opportunity for questions and answers.

The Faith and Freedom Coalition is sponsoring a bus from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. for the Faith and Freedom Conference this weekend.  The June 3,4 conference will include an impressive  lineup of speakers and an excellent opportunity to network with fellow conservatives from around the country.  If you are interested in taking advantage of the free transportation to DC, please contact Jaci Winship at 314-920-9734 or mofaithfreedom@gmail.com.

You can also visit the conference website for additional details.

Join us in Union tonight for an opportunity to speak face to face with your Senator and Representative.  Whether you want to commend them on a job well done, question them on a particular vote or bill, or just find out exactly what they are doing in Jeff City, you will not want to let this opportunity slip by.

Officials at the Capitol are on Spring Break this week, and many of them are using this time to meet with their constituents.

Senator Brian Nieves, Rep. Paul Curtman (Pacific), Rep. Dave Hinson (Union, St. Clair, Villa Ridge) and Rep. Dave Schatz (Sullivan) have all confirmed to be in attendance.

In addition to hearing from the elected officials about what they have been up to so far this session, you will have the opportunity to ask them questions about the issues that are important to you.

As always, Franklin County Patriots gear will be available to help cover costs.

We will begin at 7:00 p.m this evening at the Franklin County Baptist Association, located on Hwy 47 in Union, two miles South of Hwy 50.

Look forward to seeing you all there!