What makes a movement strong is staying true to the mission and goals.  As the Project launched we were charged with gathering with our neighbors around our kitchen tables.  Remember who we were on 9/12/2001?  Americans stood together in their grief not caring about the color of your skin, your political affiliation, or the religion you practice.  Could we be those people again?  Many groups formed dedicated to working on connecting with their community to focus on what they saw as the issues that needed attention.  In overwhelming numbers, individuals and groups identifying themselves as 912er’s, got interested in local political issues.  This does not make our organization a political movement; it just means that folks decided this is how they wanted to connect with their community.  Many of these individuals had never been active in city council meetings, Board of Education hearings or town hall events.  Our members educated themselves on the processes put in place, the Constitution and what our Founding Fathers laid out for us in the development of our great Country.

Our mission from day one has been to educate ourselves, give back through service and show others through our Principles and Values that America is still the greatest Nation.  Groups such as the Central NY 912ers’ have embraced education; the Florida group lead by Shannon Armstrong from South Florida 912 carries out service projects that will warm your heart.  The Southtown 912 group out of Chicago, does outreach to our military, the Pittsburgh 912 group focuses on informing their community on the Progressive movement, and Cedar Park Texas 912 works on Preparedness efforts.  These are just a small example of what our groups are doing 3 years later!

Many individuals identify themselves as 912ers without being active in a structured group.  Formed groups have merged with other movements to concentrate on politics at a higher level and groups have split to carry out the mission that they see as the important issues.  This is what grassroots is all about.  Local involvement at its best!  You have taken on the tasks of deciding what needs to be done in your community not waiting around for someone to tell you what is important in your community.  You decided and will continue too many years from now.  This is the power of grassroots.  “We the people” has never been more meaningful to individuals who up until 3 years ago hadn’t given that phrase much of a thought.

People have suggested to me that the 912 project is irrelevant.  Could you imagine?  The groups that have stayed focused, on message and dedicated to the mission are as relevant as any group out there.  These are the groups that we will still be talking about when we celebrate our 10 year mark.  Changing one community at a time.  Thank you for your dedication.  This is your movement, your Project.  You are the people.

What are you doing on 9/12?

• Host a block party
• Volunteer with the Red Cross
• Donate blood
• Volunteer at your church
• Organize care packages for the military
• Hand out copies of the Constitution
• Together with family or friends, brainstorm ways you might more fully apply one or more of the 12 Values
• Hand out copies of the Declaration of Independence
• Adopt a highway
• Organize a 5k run in commemoration of 9/12 unity
• Write thank-you cards to people who have positively impacted your life
• Organize a “movie marathon” featuring liberty-themed films
• Make cookies for ten other people
• Fly an American flag somewhere especially visible
• Commit to reading a liberty-themed book (and gift a couple to friends or neighbors)
• Say hi to people you pass on the street
• Donate to a worthwhile charity
• Clean a local park
• Host an event for veterans
• Post something about the significance of 9/12 on Facebook, Twitter, and/or your blog
• Pray (with gratitude)
• Volunteer at a soup kitchen
• Donate food to a food bank
• Clean out your wardrobe–and donate extra clothing to the Salvation Army
• Smile all day
• Together with family, compose a list of everything you are thankful for
• Donate toys to your local women’s and children’s center

Do you have another fantastic idea for 9/12? Email us and let us know!

Learn more about what Lucie Wier, her daughter, and The Southtown 9-12 Project accomplished for our soldiers here:

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/saluting-the-troops-chicagoland-912-group-sends-15k-in-supplies-overseas/

Thank you Southtown 9-12ers!

The 9.12 Project started a little over two years ago.
Is it what you hoped it would be? Where do you see it in 10 years, 20 years? What can you gain from participating in the 9.12 Project?

I’m not sure the 9.12 Project is what I hoped it would be, but I am sure that it is what it is supposed to be.

People came to our first meeting with a multitude of fears, hopes and agendas. All of us felt that where the country was headed just didn’t seem right. Actually we were positive what we saw was wrong, but many could not articulate precisely why. Like a road map that has had coffee spilled on it, the lines were fuzzy and the destinations blurred. We were appalled by where were we going and angered that our political “leaders” brushed us aside as rubes for daring to ask how their direction jived with the map.

And then came a voice that proclaimed with simple clarity. The old maps of governance are still with us! Their directions are clear! We CAN understand them if we understand the principles and values that guided the Founders.

So we came together. Some were hoping for a political outlet to replace one or both the main political parties that have long since abandoned fiscal sanity and founding principles. Some were spoiling for a fight but not quite sure how to engage the oppressor. Many were frustrated with their own ignorance. They needed to know what was right. They worried about how to press the politicos to do the right thing after they got a handle on it themselves. Almost everyone was scared. Our words and actions were governed by a gnawing fear that it might be too late. Had the government of, by and for the people perished while we slept? Were we already doomed to tyranny?

That was 2 years ago. The protesters and short-fused have left. The fearful have gone back underground. Of course as individuals we may go protest the current ills and outrages, but as a group we have chosen to fight the greatest enemy of our freedom: the ignorance of our fellow citizens.

So what can one gain from involvement with a 9.12 group today? Enlightenment. You cannot do that which is right unless you KNOW what is right. You cannot lead a people unless you know to where you are going. Participation in a 9.12 effort will expose you to great books, great ideas and a safe venue to discuss, argue, and hopefully fully apprehend the gift that this country is supposed to be. And if you are as fortunate as I, you will find a very expanded circle of associates and more importantly friends. People with whom you share a common passion, and eventually, trust. You find yourself willing to sacrifice with and for people who would never be in your “natural” circle of friends. Why? Because you know and respect what they believe. These are the kind of associations Benjamin Franklin sought in his efforts to maximize his future, and we are doing the same in hopes of securing the future of our country.

Where will we be in the coming decades? I cannot say. What I hope is that we will fade away because the country will have righted its course. I hope that a revival across the land will bring these truths back into the sphere of normal education. And with the truth known and protected perhaps future generations will remember us like the Sons of Liberty – commemorated but no longer necessary. But until that day, we read, we learn, we proclaim. And we make some of the best friendships a human being can know as we rebuild our country’s foundation.

Utah Patriot Camp recognizes that for a glaringly large portion of our youth, true US history is lacking – particularly when it comes to the principles upon which this country was founded.  We are helping to provide heritage-based education for youth, with special focus on the Constitution and the Founding generation.

We are dedicated to educating, enlightening, and exciting the youth in our community about the fundamental principles and beliefs on which this country was founded: To empower them with the knowledge and will to preserve these ideas and liberties for the future. 

http://www.utahpatriotcamp.com/home

Please contact Julie or Amy for more information:

julie@utahpatriotcamp.com
amy@utahpatriotcamp.com

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Please send the gift cards to: Springfield Rescue Mission, 19 Bliss Street, Springfield, MA 01102-9045.

Please consider including a note of support letting them know that their friends from the 9/12 Project in Connecticut are praying for them.

When future needs become known, 9/12 groups will aid those individuals and families.  Please check back for updated information on projects for you to participate in.  Our goal is to be second responders to support our communities in the true spirit of Americans!

Donations

• The American Red Cross has set up a page for Missouri tornado and flood relief.
• The Joplin Red Cross could use some donations. You can contact it at (417) 624-4411 or info@redcross-ozarks.org in order to find out what supplies are most necessary.
• The Missouri SEMA has set up a donation page.
• A list of major non-profits that operate regularly in Missouri can be found on the National Donations Management Network website. You can also call (800) 427-4626 for further information.
• The Missouri Interfaith Disaster Response Organization is taking donations for longterm recovery efforts.
• The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is in need of blood — particularly type O. A list of donation sites can be found here.

Volunteering

• 211 Missouri is helping organize volunteers in the affected areas. More information can be found by calling (800) 427-462.
• Nurses or doctors looking to help can call (417) 832-9500 for the Greater Ozarks chapter of the Red Cross.
• Health professionals can register to volunteer through the Show-Me Response website.

Animal rescue

• For those in the Joplin area: Emergency Pet Center of the Four States at 7th & Illinois near the Sonic is OPEN and accepting found/injured animals. Its phones are down at this time.
• The “Animals Lost & Found from the Joplin, Mo tornado” Facebook page is tracking lost and found pets.

Safety Information

• The American Red Cross has set up a site on which you can check in, report on the safety of others, or look for information on loved ones.
• The “Joplin people accounted for after the storm” Facebook page is helping people track loved ones who fell out of touch during the storm.
• The St. John’s Health System has been updating its Facebook page regularly with information relevant to the aftermath of the storm.

Other efforts

• The recently organized “Joplin Volunteer & Outreach Station” Facebook page appears to be focused on aiding relief efforts.
• The “Joplin Tornado Citizen Checks (neighbors helping neighbors!)” Facebook page appears to be a gathering place for a lot of Joplin locals who are in need of aid or able to provide aid to others.
• The “Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery” Facebook page is one of the bigger ones dedicated to aid efforts and contains a great deal of up-to-the-second information on where help is necessary.

When: Saturday, May 28, from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Where: The Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Where (Frequencies):
7.260 MHz, 14.260 MHz, 21.290 MHz, 28.450 MHz
and ECHOLINK NODE: 106819

Events of the Day
• Proclamations from Governor Daniels, Congressman Marlin Stutzman and WOWO Radio Personality, Pat Miller
• Singer-songwriter Sherry Marqualle (pictured right)
• Veterans Groups & Military Organizations
• Amateur Radio Clubs Nationwide
• Local and State Government Officials
• Ham radio communication to the troops
• Military displays on site and much, much more!

Hot dogs and drinks available for a minimal price.

The North Pinellas 9/12 Project invites members from all other Tampa Bay 9/12 and Tea Party groups to join us for a rally to voice our support for Israel. We also hope that other groups will plan simultaneous “Support Israel” events in their communities.

When: May 13th at 4:30pm
Since the Jewish Sabbath begins Friday at sundown, we will begin the event at 4:30pm on Friday, May 13 to catch the goin’-home traffic. We plan to rally until at least 6:00pm since Sabbath candle lighting begins approximately at 7:53pm.

Location: 30387 U.S. 19, Clearwater, FL 33761

Please help us focus this event. This will be a single-issue event. There will be NO other political signs allowed. This event will focus only on expressing support for Israel.

Suggested verbiage is as follows:

“Support Israel!”

“I support Israel!”

“We support Israel!”

“North Pinellas 9/12 supports Israel!”

We hope you will join us, or schedule a rally in your area!

Instructor Arizona Justice of the Peace and former Arizona State Legislator, Hon. Lester N. Pearce

8:30 am – Noon: Developing America’s Great Success Formula
Explore how Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Washington and others rediscovered the principles of liberty, and created the first free nation in modern times.
12:00 to 12:45 pm: Lunch Break (brown bag or offsite)
12:45 – 4:30 pm: The Constitution Revealed
Learn about the Constitution from preamble to amendments, and how to evaluate every law for yourself – is it Constitutional? Why does that matter?

Author of the celebrated book “The 5,000 Year Leap”,
Dr. W. Cleon Skousen, also created this terrific
nationwide seminar

$20* /person (pre-register by 4/30/11)
$25* /person (late registration, or @ door (space not guaranteed)
* cost includes 54-pg. workbook

Space is limited, register at http://makingofamerica.eventbrite.com

Hosts: The Law Office of Linda & Gary Hoover, P.C.
Email: Linda@TheHooverLawCorp.com

“The world is a safer place without this unspeakably evil individual,” Donnelly continued. “Our appreciation of his being brought to earthly justice is tempered by the sobering reminder of the horrific suffering of his victims and their families.”

“We hope and pray that bin Laden’s death will also help to restore the national unity that we saw immediately following the events of 9/11. Those events inspired the creation of The 9/12 Project. The death of bin Laden will not end the threat to the fundamental values that underpin our way of life. The battle against those who seek to destroy our most cherished values of individual liberty and individual rights must continue as long as the threat remains. National unity in support of our values will continue to be our first line of defense. Even as we celebrate the success of this mission and the closure it brings to the families of victims of the 9/11 attacks, we must not let ourselves be driven by the hatred that characterizes our enemies. We must channel our efforts in support of the positive values that make America so exceptional,” Donnelly concluded.

We are asking Florida 9/12ers & Patriot groups who want to participate in the Convoy for Kindness to establish drop off points in their own locales, collect goods by Friday afternoon, then plan to join the convoy and head up to Birmingham on Saturday.

FLORIDA COLLECTION POINTS:

Deland Area: (Deland 9/12)
AAC Computers
829 East New York Ave
DeLand, FL 32724
Hrs: M-F 9:00am-6:00pm

Jacksonville Area: (First Coast Tea Party)
Ft. Caroline Christian Church
7535 Ft. Caroline Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32277

AAA Custom Fiberglass
521 Copeland St.
Jacksonville, FL

LERA Plastics
351 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, FL

Kissimmee Area:
FatBoys BBQ
1606 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL

Orlando Area: (Lake Mary 9/12, Eastern Orlando Tea Party, Brevard 9/12)
Casselberry
Tijuana Flats
991 State Road 436
Casselberry, FL
Hrs: 11-10 – M-Th, 11 – 10:30 – Fr

Lake Mary
Insight Financial Credit Union
501 Currency Circle
Lake Mary, FL
Hrs: 9-5 M-Th, 9-6- Fri

Maitland
Net Complete
412 Lake Howell Road
Maitland, FL
Hrs: 10-6 daily

Orlando
Fountain Auto Mall
8703 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL
Hrs: 9-9 M-F

Tallahassee Area: (Tallahassee 9/12 Project)
Old Navy
1564 Governors Square Blvd.
Tallahassee, Florida

YMCA – Southwood
3196 Merchants Row Blvd. Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32311

YMCA – Parkway
2001 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4898

YMCA – N. Monroe St.
3840 North Monroe St # 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Tampa Area: (Tampa 912, N. Pinellas 912, Pinellas Patriots, Abigail Adams Project)
Art Wayland
17015 Powerline Rd
Dade City, FL 33523

Super Target – Thursday, May 5th 6-8pm ONLY
2747 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd,
Clearwater, FL

Titusville
Newlife Christian Fellowship
6755 S. Washington Ave.
Titusville, FL
1-321-269-7578 (Pastor Jason Linkus)
Hrs: 9- T-Th, 9-3 – Fr

Winter Springs – Tuesday 5-3-11 ONLY
CiCis Pizza
5864 Red Bug Lake Rd.
Winter Springs, FL
Hrs: 5-9 Tuesday 5-3-2011 only

NOTE: For people planning on making the drive. There are no vacant hotels
to be found in Alabama. People who plan to spend the night in Alabama
must have their own arrangements or plan on driving out and finding
accommodations elsewhere, most likely far from the disaster area.
They must also bring their own food and water as resources are
scarce. The Dream Center, a member of the Christian Service Mission, does have accommodations for volunteers; however these accommodations fill up fast.

Special thanks to the following groups who are helping to organize this effort:
The Florida 9/12 Project, Don Hensarling
Eastern Orlando Tea Party, Kathy Gibson
Lake Mary 9/12, Tina Woode
Abigail Adams Project, Karina Morrison

Realizing that this is a trend, not just in California, but across the country, SFBay 912 decided to research the issues involved, develop a program to educate ourselves and other conservative groups about the issues, and reach out to other groups around the country to pool our knowledge and become more effective at stopping this march to collectivism. What we found is that there is a template that city, country, and regional government entities are following. This template was implemented by organizations signing up with ICLEI, International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives, and is encouraged and funded through the UN and other NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations). Their intentions are clearly laid out in the following quote:

“Land cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies of the market. Private land ownership is also a principal instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth and therefore contributes to social injustice; if unchecked, it may become a major obstacle in the planning and implementation of development schemes. The provision of decent dwellings and healthy conditions for the people can only be achieved if land is used in the interest of society as a whole.”

Source: United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat I),Vancouver, BC, May 31 – June 11, 1976. Preamble to Agenda Item 10 of the Conference Report.

Compare and contrast that to this quote by James Madison:

“Government is instituted to protect property of every sort; as well as that which lies in the various rights of individuals…. this being the end of government, that alone is a just government, which impartially secures, to every man, whatever is his own.”

SFBay 912 had developed a slide presentation that we take to groups around the Bay Area. We can also provide this presentation as a webinar to groups around the country. We encourage 912ers to monitor their local city councils and look for code words like “sustainable development” and “smart growth”. If these terms come up, it is important to educate yourself and try to stop these initiatives. To find out if your city has signed up for ICLEI, go to:

http://www.icleiusa.org/about-iclei/about-iclei/members/member-list . To find out if your region is signed up for ICLEI, go to: http://www.icleiusa.org/about-iclei/iclei-by_region/. If your city or region has not signed up, don’t relax. There is a lot of stimulus money flooding in to local governments to fund such projects so be vigilant.

For a good introductory book on the topic check out this booklet: “Understanding Sustainable Development – Agenda 21 -For the People and their Public Officials” which you can find at http://www.freedomadvocates.org/store/featured_product%21/

Talk to your local officials. Many would be surprised and appalled at the true agenda behind the pretty words which is the severe restriction of private property rights.

If you would like some assistance from SFBay 912, please go to our meetup site ( www.meetup.com/sfbay912 ) and email the coordinator. Put “Agenda 21” in the title.

We encourage all 9/12ers to attend this TRR event! There will be food, music, a slide show, and a chance to meet local members and volunteers.

MEET TRR

A Fundraising event to support the health and healing of our injured veterans through paddle sports.

April 19th, 6:00 – 9:000m

Equus Run Winery

Lexington, Kentucky

For more information and RSVP:

Email: events@trrlex.org

Phone: 502-395-1535

Learn more about this wonderful organization @

http://www.teamriverrunner.org

http://www.facebook.com/TeamRiverRunnerLexingtonKentucky

Team River Runner (TRR) is a partner of Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) and Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project.

Team River Runner (TRR), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, gives active duty service members and veterans an opportunity to find health, healing, and new challenges through whitewater boating and other paddling sports. The benefits of TRR have as much to do with creating a social network and support system as they do with learning water sports skills that provide an exciting adventure lifestyle that suddenly seemed lost due to injury. The program also encourages family members to participate whenever possible.

No one in DC seems capable of stopping the hemorrhaging known as Federal Spending.  Every year Republicans and Democrats spend billions of dollars they don’t have, driving America deeper and deeper into debt.  This year, the Congressional Budget Office says the Feds will overspend by $1.5 Trillion and be over $8 billion dollars in debt by the end of the year.  This equates to over $44,000 of debt for every man, woman and child.

We the People say ENOUGH!

If the boys and girls of the beltway can’t remember how to balance a checkbook, it’s time for regular Americans to show them how it’s done.

The 912 Project has joined with As A Mom, Declaration Alliance and Unite in Action for The Great American Budget Bash.

We are asking every man, woman and child to help SLASH THE BUDGET!

We have posted the proposed 2012/2013 Federal Budget.  Now we ask you to select a section of the budget and find something to cut!  It’s easy – just use the link to access the 2012 Federal Budget and start slashing!

http://www.uniteinaction.org/ActionItems/GreatAmericanBudgetBash.aspx

Post what you find on the easy to use web form and we will send the results to Washington.  You may also add comments in the comment field – use common sense and clean language or we’ll send Grandma over with a bar of soap

Let The Great American Budget Bash Begin!

Gob bless,

Stephani Scruggs

National Co-Chair

The 912 Project

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of Judge John Roll, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and all of the victims of the senseless attack that took place in Tucson on Saturday,” said Yvonne Donnelly, national chair of The 9/12 Project Advisory Board.

“This horrific incident is a reminder that the most fundamental values of a free society are both precious and fragile. The acts of a lone and apparently  deranged individual have prompted calls for drastic changes in the way that citizens and their elected representatives conduct the dialog that is so essential to a free society. We must take reasonable and prudent steps that will ensure the safety of those who engage in this dialog, but we must do so in a manner that preserves and enhances the basic tenets of our free society.”

“Just as the brave individuals who tackled and restrained the Tucson gunman, and the Congresswoman’s aide who gave life-saving first aid until law enforcement and emergency personnel arrived, citizens should be prepared to help in emergencies as they are able.  Local 9/12 Project groups will continue to provide emergency preparedness training. In addition, the national Advisory Board is drafting more information on event safety awareness and preparedness for citizens, which will be posted here shortly.

We are Growing!

I am pleased to announce  FairTax Townhall Meetings in the Lawton, OK area. (click the link for map)

Where -  Lawton Main Public Library, 110 SW 4th Street, Lawton, Oklahoma
When -   Last Tuesday of each month, from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Special thanks to John Neitz- FairTax Community Coordinator – Lawton, Oklahoma and all the other volunteers whose hard work will make the FairTax a reality!

Open to Everyone!  Lets fill’er up! Bring a friend- and have them bring a friend too!

This meeting will be an important one for planning our actions going forward. Do not let this moment pass.

There has never been a better time to get involved–lets take advantage of it!