Virginia Bill Asks For Tea Party License Plate

...A state lawmaker is proposing a bill to create a license plate for Virginians to express solidarity with the spirit of the Tea Party movement.
At the request of constituents, Henrico County Republican Del. John O'Bannon has filed legislation to establish a "Don't Tread On Me" license plate.
The plate features the rattlesnake emblem and yellow background of the historic Gadsden Flag, which has become a symbol for the Tea Party movement....

◼ Virginia Bill Asks For Tea Party License Plate nbc

Smart Meters - know your rights.

FYI: This was received from a member of a southern California Tea Party. Please read and pass to all family and friends. We must be proactive and speak up or we will continue to lose our freedoms. Last week Gwen saw 6 or 8 trucks with the name "Wellington" printed on the side. It wasn't a local name she recognized so after checking this out she discovered that Wellington is the company that PG&E has contracted to install these SMART METERS. They are already here folks!

◼ Republican Orlean Koehle says Just Say NO to “Big Brother’s” Smart Meters
What is a smart meter? It is one that contains RF (radio frequency) so that it can be remotely controlled and read. No longer will a meter reader have to come to your home to read the meter. It will all be done remotely. When all is in place, the smart meter will not only keep track of how much electricity you are using, but it will be able to control, regulate, and ration your use of that electricity. If “big brother” decides that you are using too much heat in the winter time, or too much air conditioning in the summer time, or using too much hot water in your showers or washing machine (even if you are willing to pay for that extra usage), that use of power will be automatically turned down. A future goal is to have all appliances replaced with those containing RF chips for even more regulations and controls.

To most Americans, this is a little too much “big brother” snooping into our private lives and trying to control every aspect of them.

◼ PG&E's info page
◼ PG&E and Wellington Energy
PG&E and Wellington Energy, an authorized, independent contractor for PG&E, began upgrading gas and electric meters in 2006. The SmartMeter™ program is already the largest in the nation, and by mid-2012, will be available to all of the millions of gas and electric customers we serve.

The SmartMeter™ system provides new features for you: More convenience and better, faster service; New rate choices and more control over your energy bills.
◼ Protests Halt PG&E's 'Smart' Meters for 3rd Day in a Row at indybay
◼ PG&E suspends exec who used alias in online group

★ Test drive the site ★

Loading info from HTPP website, and linking to its pages - leaving some of it off since the election is over, but will add it all in as we go (can be backdated). In short it is well on its way - and is very user friendly - IT IS READY FOR A TEST DRIVE.

-- Will be adding Facebook, Twitter and a dedicated Chatroom.
(note: Facebook is up and running, become a Fan at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Humboldt-Tea-Party-Patriots/159725687396249 )
-- Setting up an elected officials page with links to their sites and emails - not done yet.
-- Added a list of the best conservative blogs - can add others if people have favorites - or if you want some liberal sites too.
-- Added links to local govt. sites and meeting agendas - will add state and national as we go.

Comment - make suggestions... we want to hear from you.

★ November 11th - Special Announcement ★

Please Join Us New Meeting Place
***Next Meeting 11/11/2010
We will be meeting at the Eureka Veterans Memorial Building at 1020 H Street, Eureka. The meeting will begin as usual at 6:15 but we will gather at 5:30 for a social time for those that are interested.

We will be discussing election results and the impact on our lives at the county, state, and national level. We will also be discussing, “Where do we go from here?”

Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Agendas will be posted here as they become available.

◼ Calendar

★ Ferndale Happenings for Veterans Day ★

November 10: Historical Film, "Letters Home." Letters written to their families and to The Ferndale Enterprise by U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women from Ferndale/Bear River/Mattole between February 1941 and late 1946. Full-length feature created by the Ferndale Museum has letters read, often by members of their families, with original footage on local war efforts by Jack Tipple, Sr., plus hundreds of photographs, video interviews with veterans, and widows, children, and family and friends of veterans. Ferndale Veteran’s Memorial Building, shown twice, 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets available in Ferndale at the Museum, Lentz Department Store, and Rings Pharmacy and in Fortuna from Green’s Pharmacy. Museum members, $10; non-members, $25 (includes a one year membership); World War II veterans and/or their spouses free of charge. Advance tickets recommended.

★ Fortuna Happenings for Veterans Day ★

Please join in the “Salute to Veterans” in Fortuna at 2pm at the Veterans Building on Main Street.

★ Been Looking for Constitutional Classes? ★

Here is your opportunity. A group called the “Citizens for the Republic” will be having Constitutional classes on December 14th & 15th at 7pm at Shaw Computers in Fortuna. I hope many of you take advantage of this opportunity

★ Circa 1948 ★

★ Local Election NEWS ★

TIMES-STANDARD
◼ Humboldt County Election Results
◼ Arcata council race up in the air with no precincts reporting by deadline
◼ Poll workers report large turnout: Despite a few problems, Humboldt County officials say election went smoothly
◼ Jager, Brady have solid leads in Eureka preliminary results; Newman and Kuhnel in a too-close-to-call race
◼ Paul Gallegos pulls ahead in late Humboldt County returns
◼ Preliminary results: Bass, Sundberg hold leads in Humboldt County supervisor race
◼ Neely concedes, Bass celebrates victory in Eureka
◼ Arcata incumbents in the lead; outstanding ballots could take weeks to count
◼ 'It ain't over 'til it's over': Thousands of uncounted ballots leave some Humboldt County races uncertain

Tips for Writing Letters to Your Elected Representatives

◼ Tips for Writing Letters to Your Elected Representatives
The written letter is still the most effective choice of communication with a legislative office.

1. State the purpose for your letter in the first paragraph. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____, Senate bill: S.____.

2. Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support your position.

3. Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter to one page.

Addressing Correspondence:
To a Senator:

The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of) Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator:

To a Representative:

The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of) House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative:

Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the House, it is proper to address them as:

Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
Dear Madam Speaker or Mr. Speaker: