Political Leadership School
June 1, 2013
Coos Bay, OR

Click here to register
  
Thank you for your interest in FACL's Political Leadership School!  This is not a class on political philosophy or ideas.  This is practical, no nonsense and tested information on how to be effective in politics. 

This intense one-day training covers:

• The Real Nature of Politics - why just
  "educating" people alone won't result in change


• The Biggest Lie in Politics - and how the
  political class uses your convictions against you


• How to work effectively at the Capitol -
  getting a bill sponsor and a roll call vote despite the leadership


• How to build a group - putting pressure on
  legislators

All of our instructors have years of experience putting these principles to work in multiple states.  They have worked for the cause of freedom with organizations such as National Right to Work Committee, National Pro-Life Alliance, National Association for Gun Rights, and Campaign for Liberty as well as federal, state and local campaigns, including major presidential campaigns, and successful campaigns for U.S. Senate and Congress.  They know what works, and also what has been proven not to work in getting politicians to vote right.
This class will teach you how to turn your passion into effective action.

 We sincerely hope you can join us.
   
Red Lion Hotel
1313 N Bayshore Dr, Coos Bay, OR 97420
June 1, 2013
Registration: 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.     

Class: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Ticket Price: $35 (includes lunch)
Together, we can take back our liberty and restore America!
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Oregon Firearms Federation
PO Box 556
Canby, OR 97013

Voice: (503) 263-5830

http://www.oregonfirearms.org
OFF ALERT 
05.21.13
ANTI-GUN BILLS NOT DEAD BY A LONG SHOT

Although news stories have indicated that the privacy (and rights busting) anti-gun bills are dead in
the Rules Committee, reports of their demise are premature.

Not satisfied with crippling Second Amendment rights in his own state (and dictating what you can eat and drink) New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is mounting a well funded assault on your gun rights in Oregon.

While the Senate Republicans have, so far, remained united in opposing new regulations and
restrictions on your gun rights, Senator Bruce Starr is now considering legislation that would not only expand the mandate that you ask the state for permission to obtain a gun, it would increase the fees you would have to pay for that “privilege.”
 
Please see the entire alert with links at either of the following links:

http://www.oregonfirearms.org/dont-relax-just-yet
 
http://www.oregonfirearms.org/?p=3552

Creamery gets the backing it needs to open in Bandon        
by Jennifer Janda | Dec 27, 2012       
Craft3 announced its investment in Face Rock Creamery in Bandon.

From the TEA Party Patriots:

Patriots,

Tonight, the SouthWest Cincinnati Tea Party will be hosting a national "Town Hall" on the IRS scandal.

The IRS attack on conservative groups and individuals has an impact on all Americans not just those currently targeted.  The government should never have the power to single out individuals for "special" treatment based on what they believe or who they talk to - it's called Freedom of Speech and it is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

This time it to those who happened to disagree with the current administration.

The next time the criteria may include you!

Live Webcast:  This event will be broadcast live from at http://www.teapartypatriots.org

Oregon Fusion Center: House of spies or terror-threat prevention?
The funding for a data collection center aimed at identifying and defusing terrorist threats in Oregon is
in flux.

The Oregon Terrorism Information Threat Assessment Network is one of several Federal Fusion Centers spread across 77 U.S. cities that collaborate with local law-enforcement agencies on suspected terrorist threats.

But from Portland to Boston the effectiveness of these centers, along with their potential to violate free speech and privacy rights, is being questioned. Federal lawmakers critical of the programs have accused the centers,
an after effect of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, of collecting “crap intelligence.”

Portland could be a good example of that, free speech advocates say. Read more here.

Related Posts:
Arrested Development---News Articles Proving the need to stop the police state  
The TEA Party---IRS: Protests, Petition, and the People
NDAA Resolution----Sign the Petition Updated 5/10/2013
 A video on the Gun Industry
Oregon drone fans fear (legislative) death from above
Oregon Legislature---Time to ban Government Drones in Oregon  
It's just a Spring Clean for your Head Drone, but don't be alarmed now......
Obama administration hiding info on targeted killings of Americans - senator
5 Facts About Guns, Schools, & Violence
NWO---Innocents Betrayed: The History of Gun Control‏
[OFF  Alert] Rally For Gun Rights Jan. 19 In Salem‏ & Again on Feb. 8, 2013
Civilian Security Force‏
AmeriCorp, here in Bandon???...
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older posts from Mary Geddry:


Roblan wants to take local farming practices out of the hands of the local farmers
 http://mgx.com/blogs/2013/04/10/roblan-wants-to-take-local-farming-practices-out-of-the-hands-of-local-farmers/

 
BS  Oregon evicts citizen from secret pro LNG meeting then flips the bird w/pics
http://mgx.com/blogs/2013/04/10/b-s-oregon-evicts-citizen-from-secret-pro-lng-meeting-then-flips-the-bird/

 
Worship at the altar of big business local folkloric beliefs and ritual
 http://mgx.com/blogs/2013/04/09/worship-at-the-altar-of-big-business-local-folkloric-beliefs-and-ritual/ 
 
 
Don't hold this against me if you watch this video----Politicians gone mad 
http://mgx.com/blogs/2013/04/08/first-glass-and-now-ruby-slippers-follow-the-yellow-brick-road-er-track/

 
Economic Development Spin Cycle Begins Again 
http://mgx.com/blogs/2013/04/06/economic-development-spin-cycle-begins-again/

 
Death of Coos Bays Coal Export plan an interview with Wim de Vriend
 http://mgx.com/blogs/2013/04/03/death-of-coos-bays-coal-export-plan-an-interview-with-wim-de-vriend/

 
Clap your hands if you believe in……
 http://mgx.com/blogs/2013/04/03/clap-your-hands-if-you-believe-in/

Federal land buries rural economies in WA and OR
In Skamania County, Wash., growing an economy is nearly impossible.

The federal government owns 80 percent of the land. The state of Washington owns 8 percent. Timber companies – who only pay sales taxes when they harvest – own 10 percent.

That leaves a measly 2 percent for your average Joe: not much by way of commercial and residential in this town of little more than 11,000 residents.

The numbers may be shocking to East Coasters or Midwesterners but here in the Pacific Northwest where lush forests dominate the landscape, it’s the norm. And rural counties are faltering. In Skamania that means a 12.2 percent unemployment rate. Read more here.

Coos County Republican Monthly Meeting
Republican Party of Coos County
When: Thursday May 23, 2013 6:00 PM
Where: The Red Lion
            1313 N Bayshore Dr, Coos Bay, OR (map)
Subject:  Update on the Save the Mingus Memorial‏       
Update on the May 21, Election
Discuss the Political  Leadership School Saturday June 1, 2013
 
Contact: Jason Payne----   xiphos@me.com

Good news: Ten-line signature sheets are now available---Updated 5-19-2013
 Please take a few minutes to read this important announcement!
  May 18, 2013 OFIR  members and supporters:
 
The 10-line signature sheets used for gathering signatures for the Referendum on SB 833 are now available. Our devoted volunteers that are chomping at the bit to get going can now start signature gathering.
   
These 10-line signature sheets must be obtained from the Protect Oregon Driver Licenses campaign.  They cannot be photocopied. This is a strict rule of the Secretary of State which we must follow. If photocopied forms are used, the Secretary of State will not accept them, and the signatures on them will not likely be counted. 
   
This may seem an overly bureaucratic requirement by the Secretary of State’s office, but it’s necessary for us to observe all the guidelines they set forth to get the benefit of all possible signatures.
   
If you are in the Salem area you can pick up signature gathering packets:  Tuesday, May 21 from 11am - 1pm, on the steps of the Capitol in Salem.  (Keep your fingers crossed for a dry day)
 
Signature sheet packets will also be available at the OFIR meeting*, Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 pm in Salem.  If you have single signature sheets you have printed out and signed, or filled some 10 signature sheets to turn in, bring them to the meeting, too.  When you are finished collecting signatures, please send them to us and, if you could, please send back the copy of the bill we provided to you.   We can send it out in another packet. (save paper, save money, too)
 
If you are interested in gathering signatures for the referendum on SB 833, and you can't attend either event, Send an email to Protect Oregon Driver Licenses and request the 10-line signature sheets.  Please include your name and postal mailing address; also tell us how many 10 signature sheets you would like us to send to you. 

We are in the process now of mailing the 10-line signature sheets to persons who previously requested them. If you don’t receive your previously-requested sheets within the next few days, please notify us. Send an email to Protect Oregon Driver Licenses.  Alternatively, you can query OFIR at ofir@oregonir.org.    
 
Thanks to everyone who has offered to help gather signatures!!
 
The single-signature sheets can be downloaded from http://www.protectoregondl.org/  at any time.  Please alert friends, relatives and neighbors about being able to download the single-signature sheets.   Please DO NOT make multiple copies of the single signature sheet and distribute. It’s a strict requirement of the Secretary of State that the text of the bill, SB 833, be available for viewing when collecting signatures. That is the reason why the single signature sheets cannot be copied and handed out to others. A copy of the full bill is available
on the website:  http://www.protectoregondl.org/.
 
If you are able to collect signatures from others, it’s necessary to use the 10-form signature sheet and have a copy of the text of SB 833 with you to let people read if they wish. 

The Secretary of State may not be able to overlook minor infractions of their rules.  Signatures must be legible as well as the printed names. The Secretary of State’s office is obligated, for the protection of both sides of the issue, to be certain ALL rules are followed to the letter.  So, let's not give them a reason to disqualify any signatures we gather. 

Signature gatherers, please DO NOT sign the 10 signature sheet until you are done collecting signatures.  Your signature and the date are the LAST things to go on the sheet.
   
Please leave blank the lower right corner space where the words "Sheet Number" appear.   This space is reserved for managers' use at the end of the campaign.  At that time, the managers will number all sheets prior to submission to the Secretary of State.
 
Remember:
1.) Only Oregon registered voters should sign the petition.  They should sign the petition only ONE time.
2.)  Remind signers to write legibly and use the same name they used when they registered to vote.
3.)  If people aren't registered to vote, DON'T have them sign the petition.  Tell them:  First, get registered online, then wait 3 business days before signing the petition.
4.)  Don't argue immigration issues with potential signers ...  save that for another day.  If they are hesitant, simply refer them to the Protect Oregon Drivers Licenses website at http://www.protectoregondl.org/
   
Reaction to OFIR’s announcement of the Referendum has shown an outpouring of widespread public support for rescinding SB 833, the bill passed on April 30 which would grant driver cards to illegal aliens. Check for updates on the OFIR website at http://www.oregonir.org.
   
If you have the opportunity to call in to a talk show about the referendum, please do.  Lars Larsen and Bill Post have been great helping to spread the word. 

We need 58.142 valid signatures of registered voters to put this referendum over the top.
 
We think the signatures are out there for sure! Let’s get them. 

When it comes to farm policy, lawmakers just can’t seem to give taxpayers a break. After coming close last year to enacting a package of farm subsidies and Food Stamp spending that nearly topped a trillion dollars, they’re at it again.  Pick a section – almost any section – of the House or Senate Farm Bills, and you’ll likely find something to give you fiscal heartburn:  cut-rate crop insurance that puts taxpayers at risk,“renewable fuel”
mandates that drive up the prices you pay for corn-based products, and trade promotion programs that
benefit huge agribusinesses. 
 
But one of the worst provisions is DMSP.  It’s billed as a “reform,” even though it’s just a new set of rules to give
the federal government more ways to interfere with the production of milk.  Congress’s own research service has
reported that DMSP’s effects are “expected to result in a higher future farm price for milk.” Translation:
YOU pay more at the cash register for many kinds of products, while food manufacturers pay more for their raw material and are less able to create jobs. Government nutrition programs will face bigger financial burdens
too!

To help alert Americans to the dangers of DMSP, NTU and its allies have created the YourMilkMoney.org
campaign.  There you can find our latest video exposing DMSP and take action to stop DMSP before it starts costing you plenty. 
 
A key U.S. Senate Committee is working this week on preparing a Farm Bill for floor consideration, so now is 
the time for you to speak outagainst this scheme.  If we can defeat DMSP at this stage of the legislative process, the way will be paved for more taxpayer victories over other terrible parts of the Farm Bill. 
 
If you’re worried about higher food prices and a sluggish economy, then you should be worried about the Farm Bill and DMSP as well.  Don’t miss this opportunity –watch the new video at www.yourmilkmoney.org right now and find out what you can do to protect your family from Washington’s wasteful ways. 
 
Thank you for your ongoing support and for taking action on this important issue. 
  
Sincerely,
 Your Grassroots Action Team at NTU

from the Tea Party Patriots...

Patriots,

This IRS situation is getting huge and we need your help to keep putting on the pressure. Below are the ways you can get involved. This is the time to make your voices heard!

Next Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 12pm noon local time, we are calling for protests in front of IRS locations across the country. Will you go? Click for more details.


Petition
Are you just completely outraged that people in our government are using the power of massive government agencies to discriminate against opposing ideological organizations? Demand answers from the
IRS. Click to sign our petition to demand that Congress fully investigate the IRS.


Were you or your Tea Party group targeted by the IRS because of your affiliation with the Tea Party, Patriot, 9/12, or Liberty movement? If so, tell us your story so that we can help.

Thank you so much for what you continue to do for America. 
Patriots cannot be silenced!
-Tea Party Patriots Support Team

Subject: Join BLM for Open House at New River ACEC - BLM News Release
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  OR120-13-10        
       
Contact:  Megan Harper
(541) 751-4353    May 6, 2013           
Join BLM for Open House at New River ACEC

 Bandon, Ore. – The public is cordially invited to join the Bureau of Land Management for a day of fun activities at the New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern Open House on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The event
will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 “We hope people will come out and learn what’s happening at New River. It will be a great opportunity to explore the area with BLM staff and learn how you can be involved in the management of New River in the future,” said Kip Wright, Manager of the New River ACEC.

 The BLM will offer nature center tours and interactive activities for kids, and serve light refreshments throughout the day. Interpretive hikes along some of New River’s trails will be offered at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.

 To reach New River from Bandon, drive south on Highway 101 and turn right on to Croft Lake Lane. Drive to the end of the lane, where signs direct visitors through the entrance gate to the ACEC. 

The BLM manages 1,356 acres of public land at New River with the intent to maintain biodiversity and quality habitats for native communities of plants, birds, animals and fish. 

For additional information, contact the BLM’s Coos Bay District office at 541-756-0100.

About BLM
 The BLM manages more land –245 million surface acres – than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural,
historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands. 

Megan Harper
Public Affairs
Coos Bay District BLM
541-751-4353

Hey Folks
5/10/2013

I thought that you all should see who is supporting Port Commissioner Rick Goche.
Two college candidates disavow PAC
Rob T.  

Hey Folks,
04/15/2013
 
Don Chance and Jill Halliburton are campaigning for two different seats on the Port of Bandon.  Jill is running for
position #1 and Don is running for position #3. Both of these candidates have more than proven their leadership skills with their unwavering fight to stop the Bandon Marsh Expansion.
 
The following are the letters of intent for both candidates.  
 
Would you please contact me if you would like to help one of the candidates?  We need campaign volunteers, letters to the editor, and campaign donations.  Jill and Don have been working for many years for the people, so I know I am going to work very hard to get them elected.  
 
Rob Taylor
541-347-9942
Cooscountywatchdog@hotmail.com  

This Tuesday, May 7 at 3pm in Hearing Room D at the Capitol in Salem, SB 602-A, Floyd Prozanski's bill
to prohibit seaplanes on Waldo Lake, will receive a public hearing in the House Energy & Environment Committee. The public is welcome to attend, sign up and testify. 
Representative Paul Holvey is a co-chief sponsor of SB 602. Sixteen other senators and 18 representatives signed on to the bill as co-sponsors.

You can review the current version of SB 602, here: http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/sb06.

 Visit 9-12 Project Lane County Oregon at: http://912lane3.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

A bright outlook for ocean salmon seasons
  April  12, 2013

 PORTLAND, Ore. – The proposed 2013 ocean salmon seasons  announced by the Pacific Fishery Management Council this week include good news for sport and commercial anglers off the Oregon coast.

 Recreational and commercial troll chinook salmon fishing on the central and south coast looks especially good thanks to strong returns to the Sacramento and Klamath rivers. Anglers on the north coast also can expect good returns of chinook to the Columbia River but quotas will be similar to  last year.

 In addition, there will be a two week recreational season for fin-clipped chinook North of Cape Falcon starting early in June.

 “We’re hoping for a season that provides plenty of opportunity for folks to get out on the water and hook a salmon,” said Steve Williams, ODFW deputy administrator for Fish Division. “A solid salmon season could be a real economic shot in the arm for coastal communities.”

 Sport anglers and commercial troll fishermen already have  been fishing along the Oregon Coast south of Cape Falcon, and have been  reporting good success from Newport to Bandon, according to Chris Kern, ODFW  salmon manager.

 “All the signs are pointing towards a very good chinook season,” he said.

 Summary of the Ocean Seasons Adopted by PFMC: 

• North of Cape Falcon to Leadbetter Pt.,  Washington
 
• Recreational season for hatchery fin-clipped  chinook from June 8-21 (8,000
  coastwide quota).


• Recreational season for all salmon from June  22-Sept. 30 with a 2 fish
  limit, of which only 1 can be a chinook and all coho must be fin-clipped.  Quota
  of 37,380 coho with a 9,900 chinook guideline.


• Commercial troll salmon seasons and quotas very similar to last year.
  Seasons will start on May 1 for chinook and July 1 for hatchery coho and should
  continue through mid-September


• South of Cape Falcon


• Sport chinook from Cape Falcon south to Humbug Mt. open March 15 through
  Oct. 31, and from Humbug Mt. to the OR/CA border open May 1 through Sept.
  8.


• Sport fin-clipped coho open July 1-31 (quota of  10,500 coho) from Cape
  Falcon south to OR/CA Border


• Sport non-selective coho in September (Sept. 1-2  and each Thurs-Sat) with a
  quota of 16,000.  Open from Cape Falcon south  to Humbug Mt.


• Commercial troll chinook salmon seasons from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. that
  provides for full fishing from April 1 through Aug.29, and fall fishing with
  weekly trip limits from Sept. 4 through Oct. 31.


• Commercial troll chinook salmon seasons from  Humbug Mt. to OR/CA border
  from April 1 through May 31 without trip limits or quotas, followed by June,
  July, August, and September seasons managed by quota  with daily trip
  limits.

The  regulations adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council this week cover ocean waters from three to 200 miles from the state’s shore. In May, the Oregon  Fish and Wildlife Commission will be asked to consider concurrent regulations for Oregon’s territorial water that extend three miles from the shoreline. Fisheries that begin May 1 will open under temporary regulations. The regulations must also be approved by the National Marine Fishery Service and the Secretary of Commerce.
  
Contact: 
Eric Schindler        (541) 867-0300 ext. 252
Chris Kern             (971) 673-6031
 Jessica Sall         (503) 947-6023