Myrtle Beach Tea Party, Inc. P.O. Box 6819 ? Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Educate ? Inspire ? Empower website: www.mbTeaParty.net ? email: [e-mail]

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Myrtle Beach Tea Party, Inc.P.O. Box 6819 ?
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572Educate ? Inspire ?
Empower website www.mbTeaParty.net ? email
info_at_mbTeaParty.net

• Volunteer Activism for 2012
• We Must Take Our Country Back

When governments fear the people, there is
liberty. When the people fear the government,
there is tyranny. Thomas Jefferson 3rd
President of the USA (1743 - 1826)Author of the
Declaration of Independence
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1. Introduction Page 2. Table of Contents
3. Shared Concerns 4. TEA Party Movement
Symbolism 5. TEA Party Movement Timeline 6.
TEA Party Principles 7. Who We Are 8. About
Us 9. Our Corporation10. Levels of Activity
Basic Steps11. Levels of Activity Leave Your
Comfort Zone12. Levels of Activity We Need
Your Help13. Upcoming Events14. Committees
Overview15. Committees List16. Committee
Details17. Thank You Page
2. Table of Contents _____________________________
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3. Shared Concerns
Have you ever expressed the following
sentiments Our country is headed in the
wrong direction. We must stop and reverse our
nations slide into big government socialism.
We must ensure that our children, our
grandchildren, and future generations
enjoy the freedoms and
the opportunities that we enjoyed.Have you ever
asked yourself How many others share my
concerns? How can I make a difference?
What can I do to help us take back our
country?If these statements and questions
resonate with you, then the MBTP may be an
organization that fits well with your own
solutions-oriented personal concerns about the
future of our country.
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4. TEA Party Movement Symbolism
The movement is named for the Boston Tea Party
(December 16, 1773) whose principal aim was to
protest taxation without representation. TEA
is sometimes referred to as an acronym for Taxed
Enough Already. The revolutionary war Gadsden
Flag (Don't Tread On Me) is often used to
symbolize the movement. This flag was designed by
revolutionary war General Christopher Gadsden who
was from Charleston, SC. The flag graphic was
based on Benjamin Franklins Join, or Die
8-segment rattlesnake design in which South
Carolina was the rattle (alert) segment.
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5. TEA Party Movement Timeline (1 of 3)
The current grassroots movement began through
online conversations in forums and blogs in
October 2008 in response to the first banking
industry bailout and comments made by a U.S.
Senator. Dianne Feinstein stood on the floor of
the U.S. Senate and stated that she had received
91,000 calls and emails. She then added that 93
of these calls and emails asked her to vote nay
to the bailout. But ... she countered, these
people dont understand. She was wrong WE
understood QUITE WELL. Online conversations
began accelerating in December 2008 insisting
that the forthcoming movement be about core
principles and not for or against any particular
individual, i.e., not specifically for Ron Paul
and not specifically against Barack Obama and
that it must be non-partisan. The first
rallies were held in late January and early
February 2009. Some were called Porkulus
Protests but most were labeled as TEA Party
Rallies. On February 19, 2009, Rick Santelli
stood on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile
Exchange in a televised CNBC broadcast calling
for TEA party protests across the nation.
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5. TEA Party Movement Timeline (2 of 3)
On February 20, 2009, 50 national
conservative leaders participated in a conference
call which officially gave birth to the
nationwide Tea Party movement. Within days,
Fox News, FreedomWorks, Americans for Prosperity,
and Michelle Malkins blog began promoting the
grassroots movement. 40 cities across the
country coordinated same-day TEA Party Rallies on
February 27, 2009. Over the next few weeks,
isolated rallies took place in various cities.
We founded our local organization on March 9,
2009. In late March 2009, an article was
posted on a WordPress blog entitled 101 Tea
Party Sign Slogans. Within 3 days, that single
page was getting as many as 50,000 hits per day.
Extremely high traffic continued on that single
page throughout March and April. We held our
first rally on Thursday, April 15th in Chapin
Park. Nearly 800 similar rallies were held that
same day across the country.
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5. TEA Party Movement Timeline (3 of 3)
Numerous TEA Party rallies were held in July
2009 in celebration of American Independence.
On September 12, 2009 more than TWO MILLION Tea
Party activists descended on Washington, DC in
the largest single protest in our nations
history. In 2010, conservative grassroots
activism led to a 60-seat Republican gain in the
U.S. House ... the largest single-party landslide
in 62 years. Most of these freshman refer to
themselves as TEA Party candidates or
conservative republicans. Over the last
three years, conservative grassroots activities
have surged across the country. There is now a
Tea Party Caucus in the U.S. House, founded by
Michele Bachmann. The last two State of the Union
addresses have been countered not only by a
Republican response but, also by a Tea Party
response. The 2012 elections are approaching.
We must take the U.S. Senate and the Presidency!
And, we must get more constitutional
conservatives in our state and local governments!
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6. TEA Party Principles
There are hundreds of local TEA party groups
across the country. We have more than two dozen
here in South Carolina. Although each TEA Party
group is autonomous with its own core beliefs and
central points of focus, most groups including
ours, are united behind these six principles. 1.
We believe that government should be limited in
size and scope. 2. We believe that government
spending should be prudent. 3. We believe that
taxation on citizens and businesses should be
minimal. 4. We believe in free market
enterprise. 5. We believe in legal
immigration. 6. We believe in an originalist
interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as our
nations blueprint for a constitutional and
representative republic.
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7. Who We Are (1 of 2)
We are everyday Americans who are concerned about
the direction that our country has been headed
for the last few years. We are tired of
politicians who dont read the bills they sign,
tired of big government growth, and tired of
reckless government spending. We stand united
against the inevitable taxes to pay for it all
because we do not want our children and our
grandchildren to pay the bills for what
our non-representing representatives are doing
today. Our grassroots volunteers have decided
that we can no longer sit quietly at home and
hope for our constitutional republic to be
restored to the core principles envisioned by our
great nations founding fathers. Most of us
have never been political activists. But, we
believe that if we dont take action now, future
generations will not enjoy the prosperity and the
freedoms that we hold dear.
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7. Who We Are (2 of 2)
We are taking action through patriotic rallies,
town hall meetings, candidate debates, and other
events to express our ongoing concerns and to
listen to ideas about possible solutions. Additio
nally, we may support, endorse, or campaign for
candidates and legislation with demonstrated
constitutional values. The silent majority is no
longer silent!
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8. About Us
Our MBTP is widely recognized throughout Horry
county, throughout South Carolina, and in
Washington, DC as one of the most effective
conservative grassroots TEA Parties in the
country. This recognition is due to the ongoing
efforts of our active volunteers. Additionally,
we have been recognized by national organizations
such as Strong America Now, FreedomWorks, Raging
Elephants, the American Policy Center, and TEA
Party Patriots. Note that we are not a
Republican club or group. Within our ranks may be
Republicans, Independents, Libertarians,
Constitutionalists, and Democrats. Generally,
though, we are united by our personal concerns to
restore the American dream with limited
government. Note also that we are not a
Christian organization, but most of our members
are Christian belonging to a variety of
denominations. We open each meeting with spoken
prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. And, we
close each meeting with spoken prayer.
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9. Our Corporation (1 of 2)
We were founded in March of 2009 by a dozen
local citizens concerned about the direction our
country is headed. We registered as an
eleemosynary corporation in the state of South
Carolina in May of 2009. We have filed for a
federal 501(c)4 tax classification. We have
event insurance we renew our premium
annually. We have no employees. Most work is
accomplished by our dedicated and tireless
volunteers. Occasionally, specific tasks are
handled by paid sources such as legal and
accounting assignments.
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9. Our Corporation (2 of 2)
We held our first rally on April 15, 2009 in
Chapin Park. More than 2000 attended. Over the
next 18 months we held 84 regular meetings and
held 12 public events (townhalls, candidate
debates, and forums). We averaged having one
public event every 6 weeks. Currently, we are
entering a key election cycle and will, once
again, engage in several public events throughout
the year. We are a membership-based
organization managed by corporate Officers and
additional members of a Board of Directors. Our
Board members are some of the hardest working
volunteers among us. Accepted membership
requires a membership fee and applicants are
screened by our Membership Committee. Member
commentary input and motion votes in regular
meetings are very important. Your involvement
in action committees and public events is vital
to our ongoing success.
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10. Levels of Activity Basic Steps
First, you begin 1. Realizing that our country
is sliding into big government socialism away
from the constitutional principles envisioned by
our founding fathers 2. Complaining to friends
and family ... fussing at the TV ... etc. 3.
Accepting that lots of other folks share your
concerns
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11. Levels of Activity Leave Your Comfort Zone
1. Get Active pursue further education
though reading books and studying online
post comments online in forums blogs and on
FaceBook Twitter attend grassroots
meetings, townhalls, candidate debates, and other
events 2. Join a grassroots organization like
the MBTP. But, first accept that group dynamics
comes into play with us just like it does in any
organization comprised of collaborative
volunteers. You will not always agree 100 with
the majority of our members. But, we must all
stay focused on our primary goals and objectives.
Please be respectful of the opinions and concerns
of others in our organization.
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12. Levels of Activity We Need Your Help
1. First Level of MBTP Involvement attend
our public events attend our regular
meetings read our by-laws and mission
statement (print them for future reference)
get to know us and become a card-carrying
member 2. Second Level of MBTP Involvement
help on the day of our events join
committees to help achieve specific goals 3.
Third Level of MBTP Involvement give
informative reports in regular meetings, as
needed (and approved) chair one or more
committees establishing a track record of
effective team leadership 4. Fourth Level of
MBTP Involvement join our Board of
Directors helping with day to day management and
planning sessions perhaps ... go nuclear
... contributing 20 to 40 hours a week on a
regular basis to help us fulfill our mission and
to achieve our vision
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13. Upcoming Events
2012 will be one of the most important election
cycles in our great nations history local,
state, and federal. Some upcoming events may be
coordinated in co-operation with other grassroots
organizations. We will have topical and
candidate speakers at upcoming regular
meetings. We will have public candidate
forums and debates. We will have public
topic-specific townhall meetings. We will
have indoor and outdoor rallies with various
speakers and relevant topics.
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14. Committees Overview
Committees operate within the framework and
guidelines established by our By-laws, by our
President, and by our Board of Directors. It
is the responsibility of each Chair to maintain
adequate staffing of their team. However,
assistance may be provided by our Human Resources
committee and by our Board of Directors. Most
committees have a Board member involved who acts
as a communication liaison with the Board.
Likewise, our President may be on multiple
committees. Generally, Board members will not
be Committee Chairs. Some committees,
particularly ones with large-scale objectives,
may have a Board member who serves as an advisory
consultant with the Chair. Committee Chairs
may be asked to give oral reports in regular
meetings of their recent progress and upcoming
objectives. Committee Chairs with successful
track records are strongly encouraged to seek
Board management positions in upcoming
elections. Choose to join one or more
committees which coincide with your own talents,
skills, and interests.
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15. Committees List
Standing Committees Membership
Media Public Relations Legislative
Watch Events Planning (includes
sub-committees) Special Committee Examples
By-laws and Nominating committees are
appointed as needed. Internet Services
Fund Raising Candidate Vetting
Accountability Human Resources
Young Adult Youth Activism Outside
Activities Watch Planning
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16. Committee Details (1 of 15)Membership
Committee
Recruit new members as an ongoing objective
Recruit new members at our various events
Maintain our membership spreadsheet Print
membership badges Send Welcome packets to
new members Provide membership funds and
accounting to the Treasurer Check-in members
at meetings
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16. Committee Details (2 of 15)Media Public
Relations Committee
Invite the media to participate in events
schedule interviews with same Develop and
distribute pertinent documents Offer advance
notification to the media of upcoming events
(press releases) Ensure that previous
attendees are notified of upcoming events
Follow up after events with Thank You letters
and keep relationships open
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16. Committee Details (3 of 15)Legislative
Watch Committee
This committee may include sub-committees for
each area. Study proposed, pending, and
existing legislation at the local level Study
proposed, pending, and existing legislation at
the state level Study proposed, pending, and
existing legislation at the federal level As
requested by the Board, report findings and
notifications to the group
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16. Committee Details (4 of 15)Internet
Services Committee
Maintain our website, Facebook page, and
YouTube channel to be user-friendly and
informative Ensure that volunteers regularly
post comments and content on the FaceBook fan
page Ensure that volunteers periodically
suggest to friends the FaceBook fan page
Maintain a regular count of attendees who have
indicated their intent to attend events either on
the FaceBook fan page or through email
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16. Committee Details (5 of 15)Fund Raising
Committee
Identify what fundraising efforts will be
sought and plan accordingly Identify and
procure items that will be sold at the event (as
applicable) Solicit advertisement funds from
business and organization sponsors Ensure
that a donation jar is available during events
Maintain a booth/table at our events Provide
collected revenue and accounting to the Treasurer
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16. Committee Details (6 of 15)Candidate
Vetting Accountability Committee
Construct a candidate federal level vetting
questionnaire (as Board deems) Construct a
candidate state level vetting questionnaire (as
Board deems) Construct a candidate local
level vetting questionnaire (as Board deems)
Report questionnaire results to membership,
contrasting and comparing
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16. Committee Details (7 of 15)Human Resources
Distribute maintain MBTP Volunteer Action
Questionnaire 2012 data Access member
skills, talents, and interests for committee
assignments Recruit committee volunteers
matching their skills, talents, and interests
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16. Committee Details (8 of 15)Young Adult
Youth Activism
Construct and follow-up on plans to contact
area young adults and youth Help area young
adults and youth form TEA Party principled
alliances Oversee and maintain regular
contact with young adults and youth activism
alliances Encourage area young adults and
youth to get involved with our MBTP and to
communicate same with others
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16. Committee Details (9 of 15)Outside
Activities Watch Planning Committee
Gather information regarding outside
activities (conducted by other groups and
organizations) Report outside activities to
the appropriate parties Recommend
booth/table assignments for relevant outside
activities Plan for participation in approved
group attendance at outside activities
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16. Committee Details (10 of 15)Events
Planning CommitteeDue to the large-scale
nature of this committee, it consists of
sub-committees.
The primary Events Planning Committee
coordinates the activities of the various events
sub-committees. The duties of each of these
sub-committees are detailed in the following
slides. The Events Sub-committees are
Event Oversight Event Speaker Recruitment
Vetting Event Logistics Event
Accounting Event Registration
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16. Committee Details (11 of 15)Events
Planning CommitteeDue to the large-scale
nature of this committee, it consists of
sub-committees.
Event Oversight Sub-Committee Set an agenda
for the event Implement the line-up of
speakers and entertainers for the event
Oversee onsite green room accommodations for
speakers and singers Ensure MBTP member
identification for the day of event (badges, name
tags, etc.) Plan and implement the
decorations of the event Ensure archival
recording of the event (photography and video
recording) Arrange for booths/tables for
outside groups and/or politicians (as needed)
Ensure that the event runs smoothly
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16. Committee Details (12 of 15)Events
Planning CommitteeDue to the large-scale
nature of this committee, it consists of
sub-committees.
Event Speaker Recruitment Vetting
Sub-Committee Procure and vet topical
speakers (when applicable) Procure and vet
political speakers (when applicable) Screen
onsite open-mic speakers (when applicable)
Report speaker proposals and final selections to
the appropriate parties
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16. Committee Details (13 of 15)Events
Planning CommitteeDue to the large-scale
nature of this committee, it consists of
sub-committees.
Event Logistics Sub-Committee Design layout
of the event Identify general event needs
ensure items are obtained for the event
Identify audio/video event needs ensure items
are obtained for the event Coordinate a
set-up crew and a clean-up crew for the event
Coordinate a security crew for the event
Communicate with authorities for the event
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16. Committee Details (14 of 15)Events
Planning CommitteeDue to the large-scale
nature of this committee, it consists of
sub-committees.
Event Accounting Sub-Committee Plan and
oversee the event budget (with the Treasurer and
the Board) Manage event funds for revenue and
expenses Obtain any necessary permits,
licenses, and insurance for the event Report
budget figures to the Treasurer and the Board on
an ongoing basis Ensure that event revenue is
securely retained periodically throughout
event Report event revenue by category to the
Treasurer and the Board
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16. Committee Details (15 of 15)Events
Planning CommitteeDue to the large-scale
nature of this committee, it consists of
sub-committees.
Event Registration Sub-Committee Plan and
oversee attendee registration process Plan
and oversee voter registration process (when
applicable) Plan and oversee signing of
petitions (when applicable) Ensure that a
donation jar is available Ensure that a
business card drop-off jar is available
Identify and obtain supplies needed for
registration Hand out our own business cards
(as requested) Hand out educational material
and/or fliers at the event (when applicable)
Ensure that sufficient copies of all printed
materials are available Prepare for raffles
(as needed)
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Myrtle Beach Tea Party, Inc.P.O. Box 6819 ?
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572Educate ? Inspire ?
Empower website www.mbTeaParty.net ? email
info_at_mbTeaParty.net

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