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Jun

Activist training offered in Wichita

Following is an announcement of an event in Wichita that will help activists learn to be effective in their causes. I attended an American Majority training event in Kansas City last week, and it was very informative. American Majority is pleased to announce an Activist Training will be conducted on Saturday, June 5, in Wichita, KS, to provide citizens with the tools necessary to become effective activists. The training will take place at Lionel D. Alford Library located at 3447 S. Meridian in Wichita from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Registration opens at 12:15 pm. The cost is $25 per…

Apr

By Bob Weeks

Summit to provide training in activism

Next Friday and Saturday (May 7 and 8) American Majority is holding a Post-Party Summit in Kansas City. These events are being held around the country to help organize and train activists and candidates who want to work for individual freedom through limited government and the free market. American Majority is a national non-profit, non-partisan political training institute whose mission is to train and equip a national network of leaders. The Kansas City summit is sponsored by organizations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. In an email conversation I had with Beka Romm, who is Executive Director of American…

Mar

By Bob Weeks

Tea party leaders analysis released

The Sam Adams Alliance, an organization that supports free market principles, has released a study that examines tea party leaders, their thoughts, and their motivations. It found that many tea party leaders are new to political activism, and having experienced empowerment, are ready to move to the next step of activism. "This is their time to act," the report concludes. While it is often thought that the tea party movement might blossom into a third party, that wasn't the sentiment of those surveyed: "A striking 85.7 percent said 'No' when asked if they were in favor of moving in the…

Mar

By Bob Weeks

Organizing for a free America summits

American Majority is a national non-profit, non-partisan political training institute whose mission is to train and equip a national network of leaders committed to individual freedom through limited government and the free market. To support this goal, American Majority is offering a number of post party summits across the country. The goal of these summits, according to American Majority, is to "highlight and emphasize real tools that an organization, campaign, and individual activist can implement immediately." American Majority also says: "It is not enough to stand on the sideline and it is not enough to protest -- conservatives must learn…

Sep

By Bob Weeks

American Liberty Tour stop added in Salina

It's coming to Kansas City, and now a stop has been added in Salina. It's the American Liberty Tour, which "seeks to bring together and support a new and dynamic breed of citizen activists borne of the desire to preserve personal and economic freedom." It's a collaborative effort of some great freedom-loving organizations: American Liberty Alliance, American Majority, Americans for Limited Government and the Sam Adams Alliance. The stop in Kansas City next Wednesday has always been in the plan, and now on Tuesday evening, the tour will stop in Salina. The web page for this event is American Liberty…

Sep

By Bob Weeks

More local government 101 in Wichita

Here's a message from John Todd about additional training provided by Americans For Prosperity. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 & Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Local Government 101: Learn how to get involved in Sedgwick County Government and how to influence public policy as a citizen activist. With Special Guest Sedgwick County Commissioner Karl Peterjohn 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 22, 2009, at the Wichita Area Builders Association meeting room, 730 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas 67203 Then, a follow-up event: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday September 23, 2009 Attend a Board of Sedgwick County Commission Meeting Sedgwick County…

Jun

By Bob Weeks

Wichita Local Government 101 announced

Here's an announcement of an event that I hope is just the start of an ongoing operation. Wichita Area Chapter Meeting of Americans For Prosperity Monday July 6, 2009 and Tuesday July 7, 2009 Topic: Local Government 101: Learn how to get involved in Wichita city government and how to influence public policy as a citizen activist. First meeting: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2009 Americans for Prosperity meeting room 800 E. 1st, Suite 401, (in Old Town), Wichita, Kansas 67202 (Northeast corner of First and Mead Streets. For a Google map, click here. The first meeting…

Jun

By Bob Weeks

Activist training to be held in Wichita

The schedule for this event has been adjusted. It will be held on Tuesday June 23 only. On June 23, American Majority will be holding activist training in Wichita. This group does a great job teaching activists and candidates how to be effective. Topics include: Building Coalitions, Reaching Your Community, and Organizing Meaningful Events Holding Your Elected Officials Accountable Getting Involved in State and Local Political Campaigns New Media: Op-Eds, Blogs, Wiki Projects and more I'll even be there myself on the second evening to help out a little bit. The cost for this event is only $20. The poster…

May

By Bob Weeks

Activist training to be held in Wichita

Next Monday (May 18, 2009), American Majority will be holding activist training in Wichita. This group does a great job teaching activists and candidates how to be effective. Topics include: Building Coalitions, Reaching Your Community, and Organizing Meaningful Events Holding Your Elected Officials Accountable Getting Involved in State and Local Political Campaigns New Media: Op-Eds, Blogs, Wiki Projects and more I'll even be there myself to help out a little bit. The cost for this event is only $20, and includes dinner. It's from 3:00 to 8:00. The poster below has all you need to know. American Majority Activist Training…

Apr

By Bob Weeks

After the tea party

The tea parties across the nation on tax day were a great start. Now is the time to start taking action. Groups like American Majority exist to help candidates and activists. In particular, American Majority offers quality training events that train the people we need to run for office, or to help run campaigns, or to be activists. Let's not let the enthusiasm generated by the tea parties die. Read about American Majority's plans by clicking on American Majority President sets the stage for After The Tea Party with Neil Cavuto. Watch video below.