Merrimack Valley Porcs Every FIRST Saturday of the month

[Russell Kanning]

cool

[Dave Ridley]

Memo to those not yet moved... when was the last time any of you went to an UNcancelled libertarian meeting that had 35 people ?  Let alone a cancelled one.. LOL

even with the alleged lack of speakers I still thought there was too much announcing and speaking, although I'm guilty of adding 30 seconds to to that by plugging NHfree.com

[Russell Kanning]

You guys had announcements and speaking at a cancelled meeting? Did anyone bring the Robert's Rules of Order book or hold a board meeting?

[Pat K]

You guys had announcements and speaking at a cancelled meeting? Did anyone bring the Robert's Rules of Order book or hold a board meeting?

I heard it was a secret meeting to write a new mission statement. 

[Russell Kanning]

So who were the new guys/visitors?

[cathleeninnh]

Chicago is apparently shipping faster then we can count.

Cathleen

[Russell Kanning]

Our receiving department is just jammed with incoming porcs.

"We're doing everything we can Captain, but we are knee-deep in porcupines down here."

[cathleeninnh]

The Problem With Porcs

[KBCraig]

They're like spiny tribbles!

[Pat K]

I know who I would vote for to play Harry Mud.

[jaqeboy]

Some brief notes from today's meeting. Though the meeting was sort of canceled, 28 people showed up and a good time was had by all. We occupied about 3/4 of the side room that we usually fill.

Jack Shimek volunteered to lead the meeting under the basic format that has been used in the past:

Welcomes:
We welcomed 6 new meeting attenders (sorry, didn't get all the names written down):

    John from Phoenix, Arizona
    Couple from Chicago
    guy from California
    another couple from Chicago suburbs

They were offered hospitality and assistance with their interests.

Events last month:
Russell Kanning's sentencing hearing - reviewed by Kathleen
Candidate activities:

    Joel Winters - Joel reviewed his progress
    Mary Maxwell - Seth reviewed Mary's media exposure

Events - upcoming month:
the Tall Pines Center in Amherst is continuing with renovations, but announces first upcoming events:

    11 September: 9-11 Truth Day, by Independent Voices for Truth (link soon on TPC site)
    16 September: Second Life virtual FSP meeting, 7PM, by Ray Bock (link soon on TPC site)

Renaissance Reading Room continuing with Board meetings to settle policies - will announce Open House soon to be held in approx. 3 weeks.

New Hampshire Liberty Forum - Rich T. reviewed progress of organizers, announced John Stossel will be keynote speaker. Other speakers to be announced as they are confirmed. There will be a exhibitors/vendor area.

New Hampshire Center for Constitutional Studies - 17 September Constitution Day dinner - you should get tickets in advance. Speakers include Bob Schultz of We the People.

Nor Fed - Charles Hampe announced New Hampshire Liberty Dollar 1oz. silver coin, made special offer to Porcupines.

Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 17th) event - Seth announced plans to gather up all Merrimack Valley Pirates and attend "Pirates" and party. Look for details on the FSP forum.

Candidates plans & Primary Day, September 12th

Concord Porcupines will meet next Saturday at the Red Apple buffet in Concord

New Hampshire Sports and Social Club - Shuvom reviewed their upcoming games

New Hampshire Liberty Alliance - Rich T. presented the Activist of the Year award to Joel Winters.

NHFree.com - Dave R. reminded people to log onto NHFree.com for a calendar of events and forums.

We adjourned early, but stayed late. Apologies for anything I missed. Send your corrections to this list.

Next month's meeting will be back in Sandy's able hands.

Jack

[Russell Kanning]

[maxxoccupancy]

quick question

I just talked with Andy Martel (who earned an 80% voting record with NHLA, and was surprised that he didn't get high 90's, as with other scorecards), and he agreed to come to the next MVP meeting in October at Bickford's.  Who do I speak ti about getting him a moment to speak at the next MVP meeting?

He is being challenged by Betsy Devries, who has a 24% record with NHLA, and has been consistantly voting for tax and spending increases in both the State House and the Manchester Aldermanic Board.  Devries voted against a House bill nullifying any UN decision that countered the US Consititution, and almost all of her money is coming in from out of state.

-M

[Russell Kanning]

Friday

[Dreepa]

Tell him that many ANTI REALID folks will be there. (and they haven't forgotten)