Update to the AFP Lobbying Training 
From:  CG912Project Members and friends,
 
Here is an opportunity to receive training working with the Oregon Legislature presented by AFP.
  _________________________
  
Training on lobbying the legislature

A four hour training session will be hosted by
Americans for Prosperity - Marion & Polk County

Saturday, January 19, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church

  Guest speakers/trainers scheduled are:
State Senator Brian Boquist
State Representative Jim Thompson
State Representative Vicki Berger
  Polk County Commissioner Craig Pope

Two 1½ hour sessions are planned:

Senator Boquist and Commissioner Pope will discuss visiting the offices of
  elected officials - how to approach them and engage them in conversations or
“lobby” the legislature.

Representatives Thompson and Berger will teach us how to effectively testify
  at committee hearings.

We will split into two groups and switch training sessions after the lunch
break. Lunch at 11:30 will be provided by AFP.

This class is intended to work hand-in-hand with the Oregon Citizen Lobby
training that Karla Edwards has scheduled to begin on 1/21/13.

Please reply to [email protected] if you plan on attending this AFP
  training event. Space is limited, sign-up early. Directions to Mt. Olive
Church will be provided one week before the class.

I have included the OCL training mentioned above:
Trainings will be around the state as  follows:
Monday, January 21st from 6pm to 8pm at The Saddle Restaurant: 2220 SE  Court Ave. Pendleton 

Tuesday, January  22nd from 6pm to 8pm at Shilo Inn: 3105 O.B.  Riley Road. Bend 

Wednesday, January 23rd from 6pm to 8pm at the Medford Public Library: 205  South Central Ave. Medford

 Thursday, January 24th from 6pm to 8pm at the Springfield Utility Board  (SUB): 223 “A” Str., Springfield

 Monday, January 28th from 6pm to 8pm at the West End Building,  Willamette Rm.: 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego


The Monday, January 28th training in Lake Oswego will also be  available live via the web in case anyone was unable to attend a prior training  in person. To register to attend the webinar training go to http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E951DB8685493
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Calendar: http://bit.ly/Oregon-CD4LibertyCalendar


Statewide Calendar of Events - http://bit.ly/OregonLibertyCalendar


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From: Karla Kay Edwards  AFP State Chair

The elections are over; the TV ads and campaigning are finished. The politicians have stopped making
promises and drowning us in their rhetoric. Now is the time for citizens to begin working in earnest. As the 2013 legislative session approaches, who will take the time to watch over our representatives as they “work for the people”?
 
This is what Oregon Citizens Lobby does. Oregon Citizens Lobby is a statewide collaborative
effort by citizens and organizations like AFP to promote legislative accountability. We analyze bills, lobby our representatives, provide testimony, and work with other citizens to let our legislators know that we are
involved in the process, we are watching them, and we are keeping score. As you can imagine this kind of effort takes coordination, but, more importantly, it takes a large number of concerned citizens who are willing to volunteer their time and their talent to join in this effort.
 
The 2013 legislative session will begin on February 4th. Between now and then, we will be training and organizing our members in preparation for the session. We hope that you will take the time to consider how you might contribute to our efforts and join our cause. Please fill out one of the signup sheets and send it in or go online to submit the information there.
 
Then join us at one of the following OCL trainings where we will teach you some basics on how to analyze and grade a bill. This will include how to use the technology we have designed to help make this citizen effort easier.
 
Trainings will be around the state as follows:
 
Monday, January 21st from 6pm to 8pm at The Saddle Restaurant: 
2220 SE Court Ave. Pendleton
 
Tuesday, January 22ndfrom 6pm to 8pm: 
Location to be announced. Bend
 
Wednesday, January 23rd from 6pm to 8pm 
Medford Public Library: 205 South Central Ave. Medford
 
Thursday, January 24th from 6pm to 8pm 
Springfield Utility Board (SUB): 223 “A” Str., Springfield
 
Monday, January 28th from 6pm to 8pm 
West End Building, Willamette Rm.: 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego
 
The Monday, January 28thtraining in Lake Oswego will also be available live via the web in case anyone was unable to attend a prior training in person.
 
Click here to register to attend the webinar training.


Thank you for your willingness to actively participate in the governance of our state. It is imperative that the citizens of Oregon remain vigilant during this and future legislative sessions. Without the voice of reason from the citizens of Oregon, there will be little accountability for the decisions legislators will be making on our behalf. If you have any questions contact us at:[email protected] or find us at Oregon Citizens Lobby on Facebook.

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From: the National Tea Party
Dear Patriot,

Now that Barack Obama has been reelected, Republicans in Congress need to know where Tea Party
members stand.

Please take our online National Tea Party Survey right away. Just click here. It will only take a few minutes and the politicians need to hear from you.

 They need to know if you want them to keep battling Barack Obama's big government policies or simply accept our economic fate.

They need to know if you want them to fight for smaller government or if they should seek a "compromise" with the President.

 I am very serious. This is an extremely important survey and Republican Congressional leaders must know where Tea Party members stand right away.

 You see, a great many Republican politicians believe that the Tea Party movement has outlived its usefulness and that it's time for "compromise" with Barack Obama.

 They say the American people care more about bipartisanship and that it is important to seek consensus with the President no matter what the cost to our economy.

 They say that the cutting the size and scope of government, repealing Obamacare and balancing the budget are impossible and that we shouldn't even try.

 Personally, I don't agree. Not at all.
 
And I don't believe you do either.

Please complete the National Tea Party Survey right now. This is your chance to make your voice heard.


I'm going to tabulate the responses to this critical project and share them with our Board of Directors and all of our 3,400 local Tea Party affiliates.

And, of course, I'm going to show these results to key Members of Congress, too.

 This survey may be the only TRUEgauge of where Tea Party supporters stand that these politicians ever see.

 Right now they are being bombarded by Washington pundits touting biased media polls that say the American people want bigger government and higher taxes.

That's why this survey is so critically important.

The politicians need to hear from you. They need to hear directly from grassroots America.

 Please complete the survey right now.

 Thank you in advance for your help!
 
Jenny Beth Martin
Co-Founder and National Coordinator

PS: I know there are many demands on your time, but this is important. In fact, it may be the most effective use of your time today! By answering only 6 simple questions you have an opportunity to influence the course of the election. Click Here to take the survey now!

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AFP Monthly Meeting w/Tom McKirgan at the ESD Building

When: Thu, December 13, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: 1350 Teakwood Coos Bay OR 97420 (map)


Description: No-Host Potluck Dinner, Open to the public, Meeting

The Meeting Starts at 6:00 pm. Former Sheriff Deputy Tom McKirgan will be discussing Agenda 21. This is the meeting for anyone who is concerned with the increasing central planning of the feds. Tom will be focusing on a county ordinance nullifing Agenda 21 in Coos County.   

From: Rick Hoffine 
Subject: Coos Co. AFP Christmas Party
Hi:
Americans for Prosperity Coos County Chapter has secured the ESD Building for a Christmas
Party on Dec. 13th, Thursday evening starting at 5:30PM.  We'll have drawings (raffles), good food and great company.  Please feel free to bring your best desserts or salads from the family recipe book; "store bought" is fine too. The ESD Building is at 1350 Teakwood Ave., Coos Bay.  

Map link   http://bit.ly/T9Viun 

Big Daddy Noorlander's famous BBQ will be there for the Christmas-themed gala on a night that guest,Tom McKirgan will speak to us on the Oath Keepers.  http://oathkeepers.org 

Tom McKirgan, a retired senior police officer, is a member and representative of Oath Keepers, a non-partisan association of current and formerly serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers,  and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. 

Tom began his law enforcement career in 1980, retiring in 1997. Tom is a graduate of two police academies. He holds a basic certificate from the Alaska Police Academy and an intermediate certificate from the Oregon Police Academy including instructor certification. In addition, he's a graduate from the Centurion K-9 training academy in Missouri.

He was the training officer and assistant commander of the Brookings Police Reserve division; instrumental in transforming it into a model reserve program. His experience also includes low to high level security and private investigations. His expertise is in patrol procedures,  defensive tactics, civil and criminal investigations. He's been a guest speaker for many organizations on crime prevention. He is the author of the manual  titled "How To Fight a Traffic Ticket." -- A guide for individuals cited for
motor vehicle infractions; starting from the initial traffic stop through the court process and procedures, to aid in one's defense, with an emphasis for respect and understanding of law enforcement officials duties, acts and good public relations.

Hope to see everyone there and have a Happy Thanksgiving,

Rick Hoffine
Coos Co. AFP Asst Chapter Leader

From Rick Hoffine of the Coos County chapter of the AFP  

Steve Noorlander and I were up in Eugene over the weekend and took in the  Second Annual Basic American Rights Series seminar.  Present was Utah  Congressman Ken Ivory, whose insights about
the federal takeover of  western lands in the U.S. are worth checking out.  His presentation was over the top and I am including an audio (it's a little over an hour, so you may want to put it on your ipod or make a cd of it if you don't want to listen while on the computer) of his presentation ....There will also be
DVD's available of which I will secure one for re-showing at an upcoming AFP meeting.  We all know we have to stop the federal government in its tracks and we feel Ken has the resources that can help us who are waging this battle come out on top.  The websites are  sites you need to check out.  I believe there are resources here that  can help our cause in the outlandish takeover in the Coquille Valley by  USFW and ODFW. 

www.americanlandscouncil.org
www.wheresthelineamerica.com

Regards,

Rick
Hoffine
Asst
Chapter Leader
AFP--Coos 


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This could be an important case for folks impacted by the proposed Bandon Marsh project. Keep a close eye on it.
http://oregonbusinessreport.com/2012/09/nfib-supreme-court-case-on-property-rights-govt-intrusions/

 Karla Kay Edwards

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Want to make a difference in the state and national discourse but are unsure how?

 Have we got a couple of opportunities for you.  

National Freedom Phones! 

Americans for Prosperity has launched a grassroots effort to identify hundreds of thousands of citizens across this
country on where they stand on the issues and promote the values of limited government and free enterprise.  It is truly a grassroots effort that takes the commitment from volunteers at a local level.  The program is designed to give
economic freedom loving individuals the opportunity to make a difference and put our country back on a course to limited government and free markets.

AFP is looking for volunteers to commit to being a part of our grassroots program and help us put our nation back on a path to economic freedom and limited government. This grassroots effort relies on the hard work of our team and volunteers across America. 

Will you be one of them?  Contact Karla Kay Edwards at 503.537.8108 in Oregon to participate.
Help support Measure 84 end the Oregon Death Tax on social  media!
We need to spread the word about the “Yes on 84” campaign to End the Oregon Death (Estate) Tax. Studies have found that the best form of advertisement is word of mouth – or in this case word of social media. Please go
to www.facebook.com/endoregondeathtax and like the page, then go to (EndORDeathTax) on Twitter and follow them.


These 2 quick, easy actions will allow a huge amount of people to learn more about the Oregon Death Tax being an unfair, double tax, and the harmful effects it has on Oregon families, businesses and farms. The “Yes on 84”
campaign is also going to be using focused advertisements on these sites.  Please visit the two sites above to help eliminate the Oregon Death Tax and don’t forget to vote “Yes on 84” on November 6, 2012.


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Sixth Annual Gathering of the Eagles August 4th‏
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Dear All of You --
 
    Americans for Prosperity have invited us to do  our Home Rule presentation - the thirty minute version - on October 11th, 2012  Thursday, at the ESD building on Teakwood at Koosbay in Coos Bay.  They  sell sandwiches
starting at 5:30, the meeting starts at 6:00.  Usually they  start with their "business" followed after by people or groups presenting.   Art Robinson is scheduled to be there so the turnout shoud be pretty  respectable.
 
    This is about one week before the ballots are  mailed out.  This is also one day after our Red Lion performance on October  10th.  Can everybody make it?
 
    72 days to our victory party!
 
PS:  WE NEED LETTERS TO THE EDITORS AND RESPONSES ON  BLOGS.  LEAN ON YOUR FRIENDS.  IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE LONG!  JUST  POSITIVE.  WE CAN DO THIS.
 
Ronnie

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Hey Everyone,
The next AFP Meeting will be back at ESD on
Thursday September 13th, 2012 at 5:30 pm 
Steve Noorlander will be hosting a poluck dinner.

Details---TBA----

ESD South Coast Educations Service District 
1350 Teakwood Avenue                 
Coos Bay, OR  97420                 
Google Map 

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Hey Everyone,

Next AFP--Coos County Chapter Meeting
Guest Dr. Kathleen Brown, MD will address National Healthcare
& Nancy Brouhard will speak on her Campaign
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 
The Red Lion
Coos Bay OR
Google Map
No Host Dinner at 5:00pm
Discussion at 6:00pm


Hi--

At the next AFP--Coos County Chapter meeting, Dr. Kathleen Brown, MD will  address the chapter in light of
the recent Supreme Court ruling  legitimizing "Obamacare" and will answer questions from her perspective as she ends her remarks.  In addition, Oregon House District 9 candidate,  Nancy Brouhard, will speak.  The event takes place on Wednesday, August 8th at 5:30PM, at The Red  Lion in Coos Bay where dinner orders can be taken as early as 5PM.  Even curiosity seekers should attend this one.  "Obamacare" has been  labeled, "the greatest tax increase in American history."  Your  attendance is encouraged as we set out
to reverse the damage the current administration has done the last 3-plus years.
  The public is invited  and there is no admission.

Rick Hoffine
Asst
Chapter Leader
Coos County AFP


"THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the  sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their  country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of  man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have  this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more  glorious the triumph..." --Thomas Paine


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Hello,
 This Thursday the Senate Finance Committee is taking up a bill that extends the wind production tax credit, a handout for wind energy producers that distorts our energy markets.  It’s long past time for Washington to stop using
the tax code to manipulate our economy and our energy production. 


Thankfully, one of your senators sits on the Finance Committee and he or she will have a chance to vote on whether to extend this subsidy.


Click here to email your senator’s office today and urge a no vote on the Wind Production Tax Credit.


This subsidy is actually scheduled to expire at the end of the year.  This time it’s easy for Congress to do the right thing: just do nothing, and these wasteful subsidies will expire as planned. 

These types of energy subsides are poor policy.  Just look at the subsidies for ethanol, which despite decades of preferential treatment is still not self-sustaining.  Or look at the hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars
wasted on green energy companies like Solyndra, Beacon Power and Ener1, all of which are now bankrupt. 

The wind power industry itself said they only needed taxpayer support for a little while to help them get off the ground.  That was 20 years ago, and we’re still providing a $5 billion special tax subsidy each year for an industry
that supplies just over 2% of our power. 

It’s time for this subsidy to end.

 Click here to email your senator’s office today and urge a no vote on the Wind Production Tax Credit.

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To: Karla Kay Edwards
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 11:59 AM
Subject: AFP Chapter Leader Call on Saturday CANCELLED



Everyone, I wanted to let you know that we will have to  CANCEL the Saturday conference call this week.  Many of our members will be  at the Gathering of Eagles this Saturday and I am proud to announce that I will  be
at the National AFP Foundation Defending the American Dream Conference presenting to Merv Cloe of Reedsport one of just three National AFP Activist of the YEAR Award!!! 


CONGRATULATIONS to Merv for all his hard work bring economic  freedom and liberty to Reedsport!


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Don’t miss this year’s Basic American Rights Seminar sponsored by AFP Foundation and I Spy Radio!


Click here to register and see below for more details.
2nd Annual Basic American Rights Seminar 
 
The Critical Role Natural Resources & Property Rights Play in Economic Freedom


Date: Saturday, September 29th from 9AM to 2PM
Place: Hilton Eugene Conference Center 
66 East 6th Street, Eugene OR 97401
Rooms Available for $99. 
Buffet Lunch will be served


Speakers: 
 

• Ann McElhinney: Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker,
  FrackNation & Not Evil, Just
  Wrong
  
  


• Ken Ivory: Utah Legislator and Author, Where’s the Line? How
  States Protect the Constitution
  
  


• Randal O’Toole: Cato Institute Senior Fellow on Urban Growth, Public Lands and Transportation and Author,
  The Best-Laid Plans & American Nightmare: How Government
  Undermines the Dream of Homeownership
  
  
  


• James Buchal: Property Rights Attorney and Author, The Great Salmon
  Hoax

Early on-line registration will begin on July 20th for $40, registration
will go to $60 per person on September 4th. REGISTER TODAY!

Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Oregon cordially invites you to participate in this year’s Friedman Legacy for Freedom Day. This annual, international event provides supporters of Milton Friedman and lovers of liberty the opportunity to learn about the late Nobel laureate, to share his ideas, and to celebrate the impact they had on America and the world. This year’s occasion marks Milton Friedman’s 100th birthday and will focus on: “Celebrating
the Benefits of School Choice”

Oregon will host two events: one event in Medford and a sponsor of another in Portland, hosted by Cascade Policy
Institute.  
 
Join us for this fun and informative event, including a birthday cake!

Medford Event with Guest Speaker
Lois Maxwell
When: Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 pm
Where:
Medford Library
Large Conference Room
 205 South Central Ave. Medford, OR 97502
Cost: FREE


For more information: email:
[email protected]or call (541)
821-1061

Portland Event with former Arizona school Chief,
Lisa Graham Keegan
When:
Tuesday, July 31, 5:30 pm
Where: 5900 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.,
Portland, OR 97225
Cost: $50 per person

Please RSVP to
Patrick Schmitt:
[email protected] or call (503)242-0900


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From Oregon AFP
Dear Rob,

 Join us on August 4th for the most patriotic event in the northwest! The Gathering of the Eagles blends approximately 40 different organizations representing the Tea Party, conservatives, independents and freedom-loving Americans.


What: Sixth annual Gathering of the Eagles            
When: August 4 from Noon to 5:30 
 Where: Turner, Oregon

Register Today!
                                        
     The event will feature family-style BBQ, entertainment and guest speakers –including Lars Larson, Tom Delay, Anita Moncrief and others!

This is one of the most important times in our country’s history to  fight for limited government and economic freedom – and your family’s  participation in our cause has never been more important.

 Citizens must unite to advocate for responsible policies in order to take America back to the principals we were founded on!

 Your family will leave this celebration of freedom encouraged and inspired. Be sure to come out for a wholesome event for the whole family!

Gathering of the Eagles is a private, ticketed event - by pre-registration only.  

For more information:  Online:  www.gatheringoftheeagles.com/register
 Print: Registration form
 Fax: 503 364-2380
Email: [email protected]
Agenda:  View invite

                                   
         Questions? Call Dama Curtright at 503-588-7000 
Hope to see you there!

 Karla Kay Edwards
 Oregon State Director
 Americans for Prosperity

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Hi--
On July 11th, Americans for Prosperity--Coos County chapter, will feature  Richard Burke, Interim Executive
Director of the Western Liberty  Network, based out of Tigard, Oregon.  This month's meeting will be held at The Red Lion Inn and begins at 5:30PM.  Dinners can be ordered as  early as 5:00PM.   The Western Liberty Network will teach limited government activists how  to successfully engage in electoral politics
at the local level.  WLN is organized as a 501c(3) non-charitable organization.  Contributions are  tax-deductible.  WLN exists to:  Enlarge the Talent Pool of Potential Leaders, Develop Grass Roots Organizations, and Reduce the Role of Government in Our Daily  Lives.

Richard P. Burke was the Grass Roots Director for Oregon  Americans for Prosperity, building a network of thirty-one local and  county chapters. Richard established AFP University, providing training  in political activism to members.  He has won six elections to various local offices, currently serving as a commissioner for the Tualatin  Valley Water District.  A senior legislative aide in the Oregon Senate  during it's 2001 biennial session, he was a minor party nominee for  Oregon governor in 1998.  Burke hosted a radio talk show on KVAN, and  currently guest hosts for a couple of radio personalities on KUIK.  He's managed campaigns at every level,  helping dozens of people secure  election to local non-partisan offices.  Burke holds a Bachelor of  Science in Social Science from Portland State University and is married  to Natasha, a marketing executive, and has one stepdaughter, Anastasia,  17.

Regards,
Rick Hoffine
Asst Chapter
Leader
Coos County AFP


"THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the  sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their  country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have  this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more  glorious the triumph..." --Thomas Paine

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Hello,
 We need your help to gain back Oregon’s economic freedom.

 Americans for Prosperity has endorsed Initiative Petition 15, the Death Tax Phase-Out Act, and joined over 40 organizations in the coalition to eliminate this tax. We ask you to be a part of this effort.

 We have just over three weeks to finish collecting the required 87,213 voter signatures to put this important initiative on the November 2012 ballot. You can help us with your signature.

 Here is a single-signature e-petition and here is the text of the measure. All you have to do is print the attached petition, sign the petition and mail it in. The mailing address is on the petition.

We ask that you also forward this email to your friends.

 You can make the difference. Please take action!

 For prosperity,
 Karla Kay Edwards
 Oregon State Director
 Americans for Prosperity


p.s. If you want more information about this issue, visit www.endoregondeathtax.com.

They just keep spending.


Apparently unfazed by the spending-driven crisis in Europe and our $16 trillion debt here at home, the U.S. Senate is actually considering whether to spend a trillion dollars over the next ten years on the so-called Farm Bill. 

In 2008, the country spent $51 billion on these programs and by 2011 it had almost doubled to $98 billion. Somehow the bill’s lead sponsor (Senator Stabenow from Michigan) has the audacity to claim $23 billion in deficit
reduction over ten years. As AFP Policy Analyst Christine Harbin wrote, “Lawmakers are now patting themselves on the back for locking in those huge increases and then cutting a little bit around the edges.”


Take Action Today and Urge your Senator to Vote NO on this Bloated Spending Bill! 

What’s worse, this whole package is masquerading through Congress under the guise of being a Farm Bill. But in 2011 almost 80% of the funding went to food stamps and other supplemental nutrition programs. With less than a quarter of the spending in this bill actually going to farm programs, perhaps it would be more appropriate to call this the Food Stamps Bill. 

The bill also claims to end direct payments to crop producers but it puts in a whole new program called “shallow
loss” where Congress guarantees big agribusinesses’  revenues will never fall below 90% of their average revenues over the last five years. If a crop has a bad year or if prices fall, Uncle Sam is there to make up the difference. It’s a guaranteed minimum income and it’s just as bad as direct  payments.

 AFP has issued a key vote letter in support of four amendments as the Senate considers changes to the bill;
click here to read our letter.


Take Action Today and Urge your Senator to Vote NO on this Bloated Spending Bill!

Dear Citizen, 
When compared among the 50 states, Oregon ranks 45th for economic outlook — It’s time for us to
get motivated and to make a change!


There are many things we can do to gain back Oregon’s economic freedom and make our state more competitive, and one of which, is to repeal the Oregon Death Tax.


Americans for Prosperity, along with over 40 other organizations have formed a coalition to end the Oregon Death Tax, and have been circulating an initiative petition to do just that—Initiative Petition 15, the Death Tax Phase-Out Act. Please visit EndOregonDeathTax.com to read more about the issue.


We have just under five weeks to collect the required 87,213 verified signatures, plus a cushion to ensure this
important initiative makes the November 2012 ballot. The only way we can accomplish this goal, and begin to become a better competitor in the United  States, is with your help.

 There are a few ways in which you can be a part of this important initiative.


You can:                                              
1.  Visit www.endoregondeathtax.com , download an e-petition, sign it and mail it in.
                                
               2. Volunteer to circulate petitions among your friends, or co-workers, or in your
neighborhood, please call 503.480.0523 or send an email to [email protected] to obtain
a volunteer signature gathering packet.
                                     
          3. Forward this email to your friends and have them sign the petition, as well.


This initiative is a great first step toward changing Oregon’s outlook and creating greater economic freedom in Oregon.


You can make the difference. Please participate!

 Thank you for your help with this important initiative.

Karla Kay Edwards
Oregon State Director
Americans for Prosperity

          Please join us on Memorial Day to learn how to preserve those freedoms which were so bravely
guarded by those fallen soldiers that we honor on Memorial Day. 
         
                                    Together we can fight for freedom not only here in Oregon but across the nation. On Memorial Day AFP-Oregon will be joining patriots throughout the country to see what Wisconsin voters think about the budget reforms in Wisconsin.  The courageous, common-sense budget and labor reforms passed by the Wisconsin legislature and signed by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker have put their state on solid fiscal footing and now Wisconsin is stronger than ever. 

  
                                     To keep Wisconsin on the path to fiscal prosperity and encourage Washington to follow in Wisconsin’s footsteps,  we need help from patriots just like you to spread the message of economic
freedom. Will you help fight for freedom this Memorial
Day?

What: Freedom Phones and Activist Training 
Where: Shilo Inn at PDX Airport, 11707 Ne
Airport Way, 97220 Portland
 When: Monday, May 28th from 3-6 PM



Sign up here and you can help make  phone calls into Wisconsin from your own home or cell phone.
You do not even need a computer, only a phone, to help out at this important time.


We will teach you some critical activist tools and then provide the opportunity to apply those tools and activate our Freedom Phones before you leave that day. The ground-breaking technology provided by AFP’s Freedom Phone  System allows individual callers to make a substantial amount of calls in a short amount of time.

                                            Don’t forget; join us Monday, May 28th starting at 3 p.m. at the Shilo Inn at the PDX Airport in Portland to fight for the freedoms we hold dear!


Please register for this FREE training here.

                                  
          For prosperity,

                                           
Karla Kay Edwards
 Oregon State Director
 Americans for Prosperity


The Freedom Phone system is used for citizen outreach and
education on public policy issues.  At no time is the system used to support or
oppose candidates for public office nor to coordinate with candidates or
political parties.  

Questions? [email protected]

Hi:
Americans for Prosperity, Coos Co. Chapter, will feature Art Robinson as their featured speaker at the North Bend Community Center on Thursday, June 14th.  Dr. Robinson is the Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Oregon District 4.  His new book Common Sense in 2012 is being released this month.  'Big Daddy' Noorlander will be on hand  cookin' up his nationally famous
pulled-pork sandwiches -- donations are accepted.  Doors open at 5:00PM.  Admission is free and the public is  welcome.  Americans for Prosperity---What We DoAFP’s network of organized and influential citizen leaders in a  growing number of states throughout the country is working to change the nation one state at a time.

AFP mobilizes citizens to effectively make their voices heard in public policy issue
campaigns.

• AFP
  educates citizens about where their elected officials stand on our
  issues.


• AFP
  combines "best-in-class" capabilities built once at the national level with
  local knowledge from our state staff and on-the-ground  grassroots to create
  economies of scale that win.


• AFP
  leverages our comparative advantages with those of other groups  by building
  coalitions of local, state, and national grassroots  organizations fighting for
  a common cause.

Regards,
Rick Hoffine
Asst Chapter Leader
AFP Coos
County

Statewide Tax Day Tea Party Events:
 
April 14th 
Multnomah and Clackamas AFP – Roxy Ross: [email protected]

Sarah Seale: [email protected]

Oregon Tea Party – John Kuzmanich: [email protected]

Lane County Tea Party – Jeff Lozar: [email protected] 

Madras Tea Party – James Kollen: [email protected]



April 15th
Bend Tea Party - John Carrigg: [email protected]

Jackson County Tea Party – Ken Fawcett: [email protected]

April 16th
Josephine County Tea Party – Jack Swift: [email protected]

 April 17th 
Klamath Falls Tea Party – Earl Wessel: [email protected]