A group of patriots are planning a pre-election corner rally at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, November 3rd at the corner of Highway 50 and Prairie Dell (beside Walmart) in Union. Feel free to bring signs encouraging a strong voter turnout on November 6.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference and let your voice be heard before the election, join the rally at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday.

How do we know how to vote or who to vote for? Can we trust the media to inform us with unbiased information? Should we rely on advertisements produced by the candidates? Is that information trustworthy?

The responsibility to be a prepared voter rests on our shoulders. We need to spend some time getting our facts together to know who the best qualified candidates are.

The good news is that there are tools available to help us. One of the best ways to learn about the candidates is to hear them personally as they articulate their positions and answer questions.

The local Small Business Patriots is sponsoring a candidate forum this Saturday, July 21. From 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. , you will be able to meet and greet candidates personally, and from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., there will be a time of questions and answers. Candidates for state and county offices have been invited.

The candidate forum will be held at the Franklin County Baptist Association building on Hwy. 47 between St. Clair and Union. The building is on the east side of Hwy 47 about 2 miles south of Hwy. 50.

This just in from Ron Calzone, of Missouri First.

One of the most important political issues currently in Missouri will affect your representation for at least the next 10 years. It’s redistricting.

If you look at the state county by county, you’ll see that the it looks a lot like the nation does when you look at it state by state. Just as the middle part of the nation is more conservative and the coasts more “progressive”, the “coasts” of our state – St. Louis and Kansas City – are the progressive bastions and the more rural areas conservative strongholds.

The new congressional districts tie most of the rural areas to urban areas, and, thus, dilute the rural influence. Instead, they should keep demographically similar areas in the same distinct districts. Fortunately, the offensive district maps are being challenged in court.

STATE SENATE DISTRICTS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS

The new tentative state senate district maps drawn up by a “bipartisan” commission would also hurt the conservative influence in the senate for years to come. Two of our most conservative senators,Jim Lembke and Jane Cunningham, got the short end of the stick.

Citizens in other rural, conservative parts of the state are also getting the short end as the result of some nonsensical shifting of district numbers. Read: Redistricting panel reaches deal on Mo. Senate

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There are two ways to stop this terrible plan. One depends on the success of a federal lawsuit filed by several citizens. Read: Federal suit challenges proposed Mo. Senate map

The other opportunity requires that the bipartisan commission recede from their tentative plan. You can help them make the right decision with a simple email. They are accepting public comments until 4:30 on Friday, March 9th.

Email them and ask them to revert back to the second Judicial Commission map.

Senate Apportionment Commission, attention Matt Hesser: matt.hesser@oa.mo.gov

Please also send an email to the following Republican members of the commission.

Jean Paul Bradshaw jpbradshaw@lathropgage.com

Steve Ehlmann sehlmann@att.blackberry.net

Marc Ellinger mellinger@blitzbardgett.com

Nick Myers myerscpa@swbell.net

Lowell Pearson lowell.pearson@huschblackwell.com

Lloyd Smith lloyd@mogop.org

Please act now. The deadline is 4:30 Friday, March 9th

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.