NETTP Meetings
Posted April 7th, 2013 by Julie
We are starting a new text message alert program!
Participation is optional, but if you provide your permission (and your cell phone number), NETTP will send you an alert when our Reps need to be contacted immediately.
The cool thing about a text message on a smart phone is that the number we text you to call can be tapped right there on your text message and instantly dialed so that your call is made on the spot. How easy and efficient is that???
NETTP would only send alerts very rarely. In fact, when you sign up, you can even choose which alerts you’d like to receive. Examples would be:
- First day of Early Voting
- Last day of Early Voting
- Election Day
- When a State Rep, State Senator, or US Rep needs to be contacted immediately on a key issue
- The day before a tea party meeting (to remind you)
The State Legislature is heading into the crazy part of the session, and things are going to start heating up very quickly. We’re trying to stay on top of it all, and we will need you to act urgently!
If you are willing to receive text message alerts from NETTP, please sign up!
Please forward this to all your patriotic friends in Texas so they can sign up too!
Posted February 17th, 2013 by Julie
Don’t we all have a lot of unanswered questions about the Republican National Committee? I mean, if we believe in working within the traditional 2-party system (which is one of NETTP’s core beliefs), we really ought to know how that system works, right? Who enforces the rules? Who creates the rules? Why do some states seem to not get penalized? Why is Texas ignored in the primaries? What role do our National Committeeman and National Committeewoman play? How can we influence them? Is the GOP as corrupt as it seems? Is it deliberately working against grassroots conservatives? What ever came of the rules changes at the national convention? How do we un-do the wrongs that were done? We’ve got questions, and Steve Munisteri has answers!
NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting
Guest Speaker: Steve Munisteri, TX State GOP Chairman
July 8, 2013, 6:30-8:00pm
$5 dinner served at 6pm
Grace Community Church
251 Countryside Ct, Southlake 76092
About Steve Munisteri:
Steve Munisteri grew up in Houston, TX, and is a 39 year veteran of Republican politics in Texas and the United States as a conservative grassroots activist.
He started his involvement in Republican politics in 1972 as a volunteer for Hank Grover, Richard Nixon and John Tower. He then went on to form a conservative club at Memorial High School in Houston, and in 1975, contacted then Harris County GOP Chairman Ray Barnhardt to become involved in the Ronald Reagan for President campaign and to become more involved in the local party. He went on to serve the party in numerous volunteer capacities, including working as a precinct chairman of two different precincts in Harris County, serving as a delegate or alternate delegate to numerous state conventions, and serving on the State Republican Executive Committee for Senate District 17. He has experience in working in over 50 campaigns, in all aspects from blockwalking and phone banks, to sitting in on strategy sessions for national Presidential campaigns.
Steve also has a long history of involvement in the conservative movement. In 1976, he was selected as state Vice Chairman for Texas Young Americans for Freedom and served as state Chairman from 1977 to 1980. He also was elected to YAF’s national board of directors. AS State Chairman of the Texas chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, Munisteri begun the practice of issuing legislative rankings for members of the Texas House of Representatives and State Senate. In 1980, Munisteri founded Young Conservatives of Texas, a group which continues to produce the future generations of our conservative leaders and elected officials in college campuses across the State.
Mr. Munisteri attended Memorial High School in Houston, before graduating from the University of Texas in Austin with a BBA in Finance with honors. He also earned a J.D. from the University of Texas Law School.
Upon graduation from law school, was hired as an associate with the law firm of Funderburk & Funderburk. Munisteri founded his own law firm in 1982, and built it up from a one man operation, to a business with 49 employees, 20 attorneys and a multi-million dollar budget. In 2008, he retired in part, so that he would be available to volunteer in political activities.
Following his election to the State Chairmanship at the 2010 Texas GOP Convention in Dallas, Mr. Munisteri obtained a second residence in Travis County and currently serves full-time as the State Party Chairman at the RPT headquarters in Austin.
Posted January 15th, 2013 by Julie
Many of you were alarmed at the presentation on Tarrant County pensions last night — as you should be! A video of the presentation will be available here in the next couple days (there will be a video of Wayne Christian there too). You can also click here for a printable copy of the slides that were shown.
And perhaps best of all… our speaker on pensions, Matt Patrick, has offered to attend a meeting with County Judge Glen Whitley and/or the four County Commissioners with us if anyone wants to set that up. If someone wants to do that, please let me know. Having Matt at a meeting like that would be very beneficial in helping to make our case!
Thanks!
Julie McCarty
NETTP President
Posted January 15th, 2013 by Rick Heidel
Grant Stinchfield will be giving us inside information on how to investigate anything like a pro. Grant, among being a family man, business man, conservative radio personality and recent candidate for Congress, is a 4-time Emmy award winning investigative journalist who spent nearly two decades uncovering and exposing fraud, corruption, government waste, and consumer scams. He is proud to call himself a “watchdog” who fights for the people of Texas. After two decades of covering politics, he became well aware that you can’t change career politicians or the bureaucrats who work for them, but you can expose them …and he’s going to teach you how.
**** PLEASE NOTE: the location has changed for this event.***
6:00pm – food and mingling (click here for menu)
6:30pm sharp-7:45pm – meeting
Flips Patio Grill
Event Room
415 Texas Hwy 114, Grapevine
817-251-9800
Posted January 12th, 2013 by Julie
There is NO better way to influence our State Reps than to be there in person! And so that’s exactly what NE Tarrant Tea Party plans to do… send patriots into the Capitol Building every week during the legislative session to influence our State Reps.
And we’ve got a great kickoff event planned for January 23 – make sure to read all the way down for details about that!
- We will head to Austin every Wednesday with a trip leader and at least one other person.
- You choose what Wednesday(s) you can go and sign up that week.
- NETTP will cover the cost of transportation and lunch.
- Participants offer their time and effort, and any other personal expenses such as snacks, dinner, etc.
- NETTP will provide White Sheets for citizen lobbyists to hand out to key State Reps.
- This is new to all of us, so our roles will become more defined as we go! Don’t let inexperience (or intimidation!) stop you. After all, it’s YOUR Capitol Building!
- Lobbyists will be identified as NETTP members via printed nametags.
- Professional dress and respectful conduct is required.
- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We absolutely mean that. Training is provided!
- We also are looking for researchers who can help us with our White Sheets.
- We also are building our postcard brigade to coincide with our lobbying efforts.
Our HUGE kickoff is Wednesday, January 23! In fact, it’s such a great agenda that we are hoping even NETTP members who are not going to become Citizen Lobbyists will decide to join us. Here’s the plan:
- Depart DFW 5:30am; arrive Austin around 9:00am
- Depart Austin 4:30pm; arrive DFW around 8:00pm
- Personal meeting with Lt Gov David Dewhurst
- Personal meeting with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson
- Personal meetings with State Reps Jonathan Stickland and Giovanni Capriglione (and likely Stephanie Klick and Matt Krause)
- Private tour of Capitol – including sites not always covered!
- Training for lobbyists
- Introductory visits to State Rep offices throughout the Capitol
So now it’s time for YOU to decide how YOU will be involved. Please email heyjuliesue@gmail.com with one or more of the following responses:
- I want to be a Citizen Lobbyist w/ NETTP.
- I plan to attend the kickoff event on Jan 23.
- I will be a researcher for the NETTP Citizen Lobbyist program.
- I will serve on the postcard brigade for the NETTP Citizen Lobbyist program.
- I will donate scholarship money to NETTP to help Citizen Lobbyists get to Austin.
NETTP has a good reputation in Austin as being a group to be reckoned with. We must build that reputation… and confirm it! This is, perhaps, one of the most important endeavors we have ever taken on. So come learn with us as we go… if you are a citizen, we need you as a Citizen Lobbyist!
Posted January 12th, 2013 by Julie
NETTP is currently in conversation with Congressmen Burgess and Marchant to schedule a joint townhall meeting on Aug 12. Details coming soon!
Posted January 11th, 2013 by Julie
There is nothing that gets the ire up on conservative patriots more than learning about the indoctrination of the next generation! This is why it is so, so critical to pay attention to our LOCAL school boards! We believe in transparency in all aspects of education – including and especially regarding the curriculum. And with the recent outrage over the controversial CSCOPE curriculum, it’s clear that transparency must be demanded. Let’s learn about this topic, as well as gain insight and expertise from our local ISD representatives.
NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting
Guest Speaker: John Griffing on CSCOPE
followed by a
Q&A panel of local city council members
Sept 9, 2013, 6:30-8:00pm
$5 dinner served at 6pm
Grace Community Church
251 Countryside Ct, Southlake 76092
Confirmed Local School Board Members participating:
- None of have been asked yet, and elections are pending, so come back for updates!
About John Griffing:
For the last two years John Griffing has been featured as a frequent contributor on American Thinker, which has readership in the millions. John has also written front-page articles for Canyon News, a large circulation newspaper in Beverly Hills, where he broke significant stories, including coverage of a Chinese missile launch within range of the California coastline, as well as covering the lives of celebrities. Griffing’s interview credits include Fortune 500 executives and key authors and policy makers. Some of his work has been discussed on air, with many of his articles
making Rush Limbaugh’s “Stack of Stuff.”
Griffing recently began writing for World Net Daily (WND), as well as Bruges Group, a respected London-based think tank comparable to Heritage. On the local end, he is a correspondent for Texas GOP Vote, (along with Bob Price) which has a large state-level readership.
A month ago, WND published his exclusive interview with Lord Monckton, which is representative of the kind of interview work Griffing has done. It received over 4000 Facebook likes, and over 380 tweets.
Griffing has been a featured guest on numerous radio programs, including WBAP (Morning News), Stand with Wayne, the Lynn Woolley Show, et al.
Previously, Griffing had done a filmed interview with Congressman Ted Poe, wherein he asked the congressman tough questions about executive overreach, Congressional inaction, drones, the fiscal crisis, etc. It made headway around the web.
Griffing’s book, America’s Last Chance, is in the final stages of editing. His body of work should be helpful in evaluating his credibility.
Posted January 11th, 2013 by Julie
Politicians that spend any amount of time talking to real people learn very quickly that immigration control is the hottest topic and number one concern for their constituents. Illegals cost Texas an outrageous amount in dollars, jobs, and lives. It’s a problem that deserves attention, but somehow always seems to receive no solutions. Our guest speaker knows first hand just how bad the problem is…
NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting
Guest Speaker: Doc Vickers, Founder Texas Border Volunteers
June 10 , 2013, 6:30-8:00pm
$5 dinner served at 6pm
Grace Community Church
251 Countryside Ct, Southlake 76092
Texas Border Volunteers
About Dr. Mike Vickers:
Dr. Vickers, a veterinarian and ranch owner in Falfurrias, Texas, has seen firsthand the consequences of our unsecured borders. He estimates that in nightly trespasses traversing his and his neighbor’s private land, an average of 1000 illegal aliens per day damaged fencing and other property, dispersed livestock and strew trash-as they made their way north after violating the U.S. national line. His ranch lies about 70 miles north of the Mexican border along Highway 281, a major route used by illegal aliens and drugsmugglers.
Dr. Vickers, a well-known and very popular speaker, has testified before Congress about the current situation and now travels across the country to inform citizens of the real truth on the border. Please join us for an interesting, fact-filled presentation on what is happening to our ranchers who live on or near the border, and the effects it has on Texas. This is our opportunity to hear from a person who lives the issue every day and can speak with absolute authority.
- Born and raised in Sinton, Texas
- Graduated from Texas A&M Class of ’72
- Graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1973
- Veterinary practice (large and small animal) in South Texas
- Discovered the Ames Strain of Anthrax that surfaced after 9/11
- Appointed by Gov. Perry in 2005 to the Animal Health Commission to represent the veterinary profession
- Currently serving 2nd 6-year term on the Animal Health Commission
- 2005 President of Minuteman Civil Defense Corp in Texas
- 2006 Co-founder and Chairman of the Texas Border Volunteers,Inc.
March 10, 2013 - photo taken by TBV team
Posted January 11th, 2013 by Julie
NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting
Guest Speakers: Robyn Walensky of The Blaze & The Glenn Beck Show
John Moore of Patriot Academy
Wade Miller of Heritage Action
May 13, 2013, 6:30-8:00pm
$5 dinner served at 6pm
Grace Community Church
251 Countryside Ct, Southlake 76092
About Robyn Walensky:
Robyn Walensky is News Anchor for “The Glenn Beck Show” & Reporter for “The Blaze” in Dallas, Texas. She is also a Crime Commentator for “The Nancy Grace Show” on HLN. Walensky has covered Crime & Terrorism for more than 20 years & has been a National Correspondent for Fox News Radio. She covered the World Trade Center Bombing in 1993, the Federal Trial of the Blind Sheik, and 9-11-01. Robyn is author of two books including “Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report 9-11-01” and “Beautiful Life? The CSI Behind the Casey Anthony Trial”. A portion of proceeds from her book sales is being donated to “The Children’s Safety Village” for fingerprinting kits for kids.
About John Moore and Patriot Academy:
Patriot Academy has a single, bold vision: to equip a new generation of leaders to champion the cause of freedom and truth in government, media, entertainment, and education, as we help bring our nation back to the principles on which we were founded. Patriot Academy has a proven track record of excellence through a simple four part strategy:
- 1. Train students to understand and influence government policy with a Biblical worldview
- 2. Demonstrate the principles of ethical, servant leadership from the Founding Fathers’ perspective
- 3. Teach the political process and essential leadership skills through intense hands-on training
- 4. Inspire students to be salt and light in every area of society and culture
President Ronald Reagan famously said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” Unless we motivate and equip the rising generation to take up the torch of freedom and carry it forward, it will become extinguished forever. We desire to help students become agents of positive change and to give them the tools they need to successfully engage in the political process and other areas of the culture. Our prayer is that every young person who attends Patriot Academy will understand that it is their duty and privilege to guard the precious legacy of freedom. By the grace of God, we will raise up a generation who will stand for righteousness in both the public arena and the private sector, leading the change in America.
About Wade Miller and Heritage Action:
Heritage Action – We hold Congress accountable to conservative principles.
For too long, big-government special interests have dominated Washington. Heritage Action believes Washington should work for America’s best interest, and we hold them accountable to ensure they do.
We take the conservative policy visions outlined by our sister organization, The Heritage Foundation, and make them a reality. We ensure members of Congress hear directly from their constituents, including over 700,000 members of The Heritage Foundation and millions of others around the country who believe in our principles and share our vision of America’s future.
As a 501(c)(4) organization, Heritage Action for America is a widely respected government relations team and dedicated grassroots activists that advance conservative policy.
Wade Miller, Regional Coordinator in Dallas, served in the United States Marine Corps and is an infantry combat veteran with multiple deployments including Iraq and the Horn of Africa. After completing his military service, Wade enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas and majored in Political Science. While attending university, Wade served as a Bill Archer Fellow and as an intern for the President of The Heritage Foundation, Dr. Edwin J. Feulner. After completing his Heritage Foundation internship, Wade went on to the American Enterprise Institute Summer Institute.
Posted January 11th, 2013 by Julie
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is considered a rock star by most conservatives across the state! He’s a great storyteller, he indicated his favor toward the tea party early on by handing out Gadsden Flags in his 2010 campaign, and he fights daily for our Constitutional rights. He’s been known to describe his work day like this, “I go to work; I sue the Federal Government; I go home.” Come hear what he has to share with NE Tarrant Tea Party!
NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting
Guest Speaker: TX Atty Gen Greg Abbott
April 8, 2013, 7:00-8:00pm
Palace Theater, 300 S Main St, Grapevine 76051
This event is FREE and open to all
(NETTP reserves the right to decline admittance as we deem appropriate).
You are also invited to our VIP Reception
Monday, April 8, 6-7pm (immediately prior to the main meeting)
Lancaster Theater (attached to the Palace Theater at 300 S Main in Grapevine)
$45 + Paypal fees (total $47.12)
Limited to the first 60 people to sign up
Click here to purchase a ticket.
Attorney General Greg Abbott was reelected as the 50th Attorney General of Texas on November 2, 2010. Prior to his election as attorney general, Greg Abbott served as a Justice on the Texas Supreme Court and as a State District Judge in Harris County.
As the state’s chief law enforcement official, Attorney General Abbott has made protecting children and families and values the focus of his administration. Shortly after taking office, Attorney General Abbott established a Cyber Crimes Unit to arrest criminals who use the Internet to prey upon children; a Fugitive Unit to arrest convicted sex offenders who violate their parole; and an expanded Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to crack down on elder abuse and waste of taxpayer dollars. Since taking office, General Abbott has collected more than $24 billion in child support for Texas children.
In his capacity as the state’s lawyer, Attorney General Abbott oversees more than 700 attorneys who represent the State of Texas. General Abbott has personally appeared in courtrooms around the state and has obtained indictments against criminals charged with offenses ranging from attempted aggravated assault of a child to capital murder. In March 2005, General Abbott personally appeared before the United States Supreme Court, where he successfully defended the constitutionality of the Ten Commandments display that adorns the Texas Capitol grounds.
General Abbott’s career in public service began in Houston, where he served as a highly rated state trial judge in the 129th District Court for three years and was named “Trial Judge of the Year” by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists. In 1995, then-Governor George W. Bush appointed Abbott to the Texas Supreme Court, where he served with distinction. Twice elected to the Texas Supreme Court, Abbott earned numerous awards, including “Jurist of the Year” from the Texas Review of Law & Politics and Appellate Specialists; and “Appellate Judge of the Year” from the Texas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.”
An active participant in his community, General Abbott has held leadership positions in numerous organizations, including the Central Texas Chapter of Goodwill Industries, the Governor’s Committee to Promote Adoption, Justice for All, and the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation. In 2004, General Abbott served as Honorary State Chairman of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas.
A native Texan, Attorney General Abbott was born in Wichita Falls and raised in Duncanville. After graduating from The University of Texas with a B.B.A. in Finance, he received his law degree from Vanderbilt University. Shortly after graduating from law school, he was partially paralyzed by a falling tree while jogging. He and his wife, Cecilia, a former school teacher and principal, have been married for 31 years. They live in Austin with their daughter, Audrey.
