Updated 2/20/09 4:32am: Defend our Freedoms Convention

[Lyn]

NOTE: Reservation forms can be found at http://wethepeopleusa.ning.com/forum/topics/registration-informationfee

Read the blogs and forum within this group for full information.


Please distribute to all your lists. Scroll to bottom of post for updated info.

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."....Ronald Reagan

"There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction"..... John F. Kennedy

I used the quote at the top as I think this is where we stand today. We have to act, even if we are ones that are not used to being part of the action. I do not know about you but I am tired of seeing Obama compared to John F. Kennedy. I am tired of seeing Obama products, especially Obama on a coin with JFK.

I am pleased to announce that we have dates confirmed for the Defend Our Freedom Convention at the Historic Hilton Hotel in Ft. Worth, Texas.

For reasons, the date for this convention will be May 8- May 10. The group will meet half a day on Friday, full day on Saturday, then we will end at noon on Sunday. On Friday, Orly wants us to go to the Federal Court Building and meet with people. Guest speakers will be announced later but, for your information, plans do include at least one constitutional specialist and a state congressional representative, and various other officials.

Today, while I was on the phone with Dr. Orly, the hotel called back and agreed to go with a lower price. I am happy with the negotiations. I am telling you this, as I want you to know I am working to get you the best deals possible, whether on room, registration fees, or any other expenses. Due to the number of people we are hoping will attend, I am limited on the number of hotels who have meeting rooms that hold that number of people. However, not only are we getting a good price, we are getting a hotel that is symbolic for our cause.

The hotel started out with a $159.00 + taxes and fees per night price. Those attending will be paying $99.00. With taxes/fees, the price per night will be $114.00. The hotel is checking to see if they have an airline willing to work with us on prices.

The hotel will be sending me a form for those needing a room to complete and send in when they make their reservation. Anyone who needs the form, please send me an email at [e-mail]. Once you send in the form to the hotel, I ask you to email me and let me know it is sent so I can cross-reference with the hotel to make sure that everyone is registered with our group correctly. This will affect the meal count, especially for the evening reception.

As things are confirmed with the hotel, I will be updating you. I can say that there will be a reception either Friday night or Saturday night. The day of the reception depends on how many are going to be able to attend on Friday. There will be a bar but it will be a cash bar so I will get prices on that to those who wish to purchase drinks, if you will email me about it.

Now what we need for you to do is spread the word about this: we want the place full of people.

We also need to start thinking of some ways to raise money, even if just bake sales..

If you cannot come but would like to help sponsor someone else who can come, if there is funding for them to come, then let me know.


UPDATE: 2/6

Registration fees: I know that people are needing this info to know whether they can come. I also need to know if you are thinking about coming in order to determine this.



Drink Tickets
The reception will have a cash bar. To reduce this cost, I am going to use a ticket method for drinks so we do not have to have a cashier. However, you will need to tell me in advance how many drinks you will want and it will be included in your registration fee. The tickets are $5.25 plus tax each, regardless of the drink.

The good news is, if you use all your drink tickets and still want a drink, the hotel has a bar nearby and my rep at the hotel said it is common for people to get drinks there and take back to a reception. However, it will be cheaper for you to buy tickets in advance.

UPDATE 2/8/09

i had hoped to have posted the registration fees; however, it will be Monday before the rep has information. Please know the delay is because I am trying to get everything reduced in any way I can.

However, I spoke with Dr. Orly today and we will be having an "Early Bird Registration Special" for those registering. Since it is important to make sure the block of rooms is used, so Dr. Orly does not have to pay out of her own pocket for vacant rooms, we will reward those who register early.

Please continue giving this information to family and friends.

Have a great day.


UPDATE 2/10/09

Since Dr. Orly took a spur of the moment trip today to Nashville, I was unable to finalize things with her.

Go to the forum area of this group and you can get a flyer to print and distribute for the convention. (no ability to do it here)

[virginia (ginny) linn]

How many are you expecting to attend?

[wakeupamerica]

glad to here you got it set up i am in oregon so i dont think i will be able to make it but keep me informed and i will be praying for this about this and also i may be able to meet with an oregon group not sure as my hubby isnt very much on board so pray for me and my family too thank you keep up the good work :)