The last of three classes on the Constitution of the United States will be scheduled at the Bullard Sanford Memorial Library, 520 W Huron from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  The class on Feb. 4, 2010, will cover Constitutional Amendments and the Bill of Rights.  It is appropriate for public and home schooled high school and junior high students.   If you were unable to attend all three classes, this class includes a complete lesson.  Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the class and a free pocket Constitution.  There is no charge for the class but preregistration is recommended at tuscolatea@yahoo.com or call (989) 272-5416.

The class will be taught by Tom Wassa the creator of  the Constitution Coalition, an organization which promotes and educates all ages about the history, meaning, and importance of this legal document.   He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management and Organizational Development and is studying toward his Master’s Degree in Public Administration through Eastern Michigan University.  Wassa has been involved in politics on the local, state, and federal level and has more than 25 years of experience as a police officer.  He has owned and operated several businesses, served as a Trustee on the Village of Fairgrove’s Counsel,  and currently serves as a board member at a nonprofit social services agency.

The class is sponsored by The Western Thumb TEA Party Group which is nonpartisan and committed to educating family, friends and neighbors.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and information will be available on health care, cap and trade, and current events.  The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude with a question and answer period.    Everyone is welcome.

The Tea Party movement is calling Christians to pray for our nation and it's leaders on the last Saturday of each month. The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is hosting a service Saturday, January 30th, at Tuscola Assembly of God;  8959 Van Cleve Tuscola, MI (map)

Police Officer Supports Constitution Tom Wassa is dedicated and committed to the Constitution of the United States. He has scheduled three classes at the Vassar Library, 520 W Huron from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The first class on Jan. 7, 2010, will explain what the Constitution is and the historical background that drove the founding fathers to write it. The second class on Jan. 21, 2009, explains the powers of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches. The final class on Feb. 4, 2019, will cover Constitutional Amendments and the Bill of Rights. Tom has taught Adult Education and these classes are appropriate for home schooled high school and junior high students or for public school students that need extra credit. If you are unable to attend all three classes, each class includes a complete lesson, but covers only a specific section. Individuals that attend all three classes will be awarded a certificate of completion. (Or, Individuals will receive a certificate of completion after each class.) Tom has been involved in politics, whether on the local, state, or federal level his entire working career. He has more than 25 years of experience as a police officer working to uphold the Constitution. Tom has owned and operated several businesses, served as a Trustee on the Village of Fairgrove’s Counsel, and currently serves as a board member at a nonprofit social services agency. He created the Constitution Coalition, an organization which promotes and educates all ages about the history, meaning, and importance of this legal document. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management and Organizational Development and is studying toward his Master’s Degree in Public Administration through Eastern Michigan University. The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is non-partisan and members are committed to educating family, friends and neighbors. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and information will be available on health care, cap and trade, and other current events. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude with a question and answer period. Everyone is welcome.

On Thursday,  December 17, 2009,  Rick Wilson,  Republican Candidate for the 5th Congressional District will discuss threats to national security posed by an Electro Magnetic Pulse attack.  Is America losing the war against Radical Islam?  What is the Copenhagen Treaty and will the relationship between President Obama and the new World Economic Council affect America citizens?  The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Bullard-Sanford Memorial Library, 520 W. Huron Ave., Vassar, Michigan.

Rick believes we should lower business taxes and reduce the regulative burden on business and individuals.  He defends the Constitution of the United States of America, and our first Amendment rights of freedom of speech, assembly, and religion and the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms.  He is pro-life and defines marriage as one man and one woman.

The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is non-partisan  whose goal is educate family, friends and neighbors.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and information will be available on health care, cap and trade, and other current events.  The program will conclude with a question and answer period.   Everyone is welcome.

Tuscola County District 1 Commissioner Amanda Roggenbuck will provide an update concerning  Tuscola County affairs on Thursday,  December 3, 2009.  Tuscola County is facing a $1.5 million budget deficit for 2010 because of reduced state revenue sharing and declining property tax revenues.   The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Vassar Library, 520 W. Huron Ave.

Commissioner Roggenbuck will also provide information about a soldier she is sponsoring.  Casey Viegelahn is currently stationed overseas and Roggenbuck is collecting items to send to him and his unit the CLB-46, Security Company, Unit 72022.  This unit includes approximately 120 security personnel.  They are anxiously awaiting  Christmas packages from America as many are single without family and friends to send the comforts of home.  Donations will be accepted at the library the night of  December 3. 

The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is  non-partisan  whose goal is educate family, friends and neighbors.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and information will be available on health care, cap and trade, and other current events.  The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude with a question and answer period.   Everyone is welcome.
   

The Tea Party movement is calling Christians to pray for our nation and it's leaders on the last Saturday of each month.

The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is hosting a meeting Saturday, November 28, from 10 to 11am at Lifeline Victory Center located at 800 S. State St. Vassar, MI. Please join us in prayer for our country!

The Western Thumb TEA Party Group would like to thank Harald Zieger for his story at the Vassar Library.  One hundred and five people were on hand to hear his story about growing up under the Communist regime in East Germany under the Cold War, his disillusionment with communism, the impact of his Christian faith, and his escape.  He also talked about his appreciation of the freedom to make choices that exists in this country and his concern with the direction the country is headed.

November 5th, William Ralph with a distinguished 20 year military career with the Dept of Defense, will talk about some of the things going on in the government; if we are heading into the stage of bondage.  Check out calendar for more details.

The doors open early at 6:00pm and the meeting begins at 6:30pm and ends at 8:00pm at the Vassar Public Library, 520 W. Huron Ave.  Vassar, MI.

We hope to see you there!

On October 30, 2009, forty people braved the rain at the intersection of M-61 and US-23 before regrouping at the Catholic Church in Standish, MI.  A total of 65 people listened to speakers discuss the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees.  Dave Hertzberg, Supervisor of Lincoln Township, where StandishMax is located, said his message to Washington about the Gitmo detainees is “Do not send them to America, to Michigan, to Arenac County or Lincoln Township.”  Lincoln Township previously had a close working relationship with the City of Standish, but that changed when the city council voted to receive over 200 Islamic extremists captured in Iraq and Afghanistan and accused of terrorism.

When businessman Dave Munson testified in Washington DC before the Intelligence committee, Anna Eshoo from San Francisco, CA treated him like he was from the sticks and said it was a local issue and not relevant to their meeting.  The government has not released information where detainees may be housed, but breaking news revealed some detainees may be sent to Charleston Naval Base in South Carolina to await trial.

Debra Burlingame is the Founder of 9/11 Families for a Safe and Strong America and sister of Chic Bulingame, the pilot of American Airlines Flight 77, which was commandeered and crashed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.  Burlingame said, “We are their bosses in Washington DC.  When they get that they are scared!”  The prison at Guantanamo Bay is in a remote location with a 90 mile perimeter, including water and with land mines.  StandishMax is surrounded by trees with 26 homes including a day care.  Detainees must be held in a Military facility and will become the next ground zero terrorist target.  Terrorists admire the Washington sniper that randomly killed ten people, and take an interest in shopping malls, parking ramps, and anything with the word “Federal” on it.  Standish will be descended on by the national media, American Civil Liberties Union, Human Rights First and Code Pink protestors.

Former Arenac County Commissioner Kelly Kimball said to tell everyone you meet about the danger.  People can make a difference by calling their congressmen and writing letters.

Statewide concern about Michigan safety attracted participants not only from Standish but also Brighton, Saginaw, Vassar, Eastpointe, and Rochester, Michigan.  Mainstream media did not cover the rally but coverage was provided by Keep America Safe.  Standish Residents will rally every Friday at 4:00 pm until the issue is resolved.

Click to see photos of the event.

MOVIE COMES TO LIFE IN VASSAR

The Sound of Music is more than just a family movie.  The citizens of Austria lived in their country while it was being fundamentally transformed.  On Friday, November 20, 2009, the Western Thumb TEA Party group is very fortunate to have Austrian National Harald Zieger shares his first hand experience of growing up in East-Germany.  The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Vassar Public Library, 520 W. Huron Ave.

Born in 1954, Harald was raised in East-Germany and was fully indoctrinated in the communistic brainwashing system. Although the overall scientific education was great, he found it very strict and authoritarian. At 16 years old, Harald was a strong communist. At 22, he met his wife and she brought him to Christ. He was 26 when he finished his Masters degree in electronic engineering, by which time he had two children.

Harald was 31 when he could finally leave East Germany. He managed manufacturing divisions in multi million dollar corporations. Since, then, he has formed companies from nothing into success. He finally fulfilled his dream by starting his own business here in the United States. He is now afraid that his dream may become a nightmare as this country slips into the trappings of the failed political positions he left behind in East and West Germany.

Harald loves America and the people and although he sees how irresponsible politics may be beginning to destroy the hard work of generations, he still believes it is the best country on God's Earth.  Harald Zieger is co-founder of Engineered Control Services, which focuses on leveraging maintenance technologies to enable productive manufacturing operations.

The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is a non-partisan citizen action network whose goal is to ensure that the United States remains the most safe, free, and prosperous country in the world.  Members are committed to educating family, friends and neighbors about economic policy and a return of the federal government to its Constitutional limitations.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and information will be available on health care, cap and trade, and other current events.  The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude with a question and answer period.  Everyone is welcome.
   

Two quickly upcoming events:

One is a rally in Standish Friday, at the intersection of M-61 and US-23 at 4:00pm (note the time change).

This rally is to bring awareness to the issues involved and to protest moving Guantanamo prisoners to the states, particularly Standish, MI.
Featured speakers include Dave Hertzberg, Dave Munson, Kelly Kimball and Debra Burlingame.

The other is a prayer rally for our country on Saturday at 10:00am at First Baptist Church, 5880 W. Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, MI.

We would be glad if you could attend the events, and hope to get some good pictures and information for those who can't.

VETERAN SPEAKS OUT ABOUT DEMOCRACY



Are we passing into the final stage of democracy which is bondage?   The Western Thumb TEA Party Group will host American Veteran William Ralph on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the Vassar Public Library, 520 W. Huron Ave. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  He will discuss what is taking place in our Government.  If a political party can increase in power to control the “reeducation” of Americans, would that effect you and your family?  In March 2009, a “maverick” Department of Homeland Security Office issued, but recalled within hours a glossary of domestic extremist groups that categorized veterans as potential terrorists.   Americans are arming themselves at an unprecedented rate.  “Over 850,000 people have joined the NRA since November 2008,” according to NRA Field Director Al Herman.  We are living in the most unprecedented time in the history of our great Republic. 
 
William Ralph has a distinguished 20 year military career with the Dept of Defense and has traveled or worked in  more than 20 countries worldwide.  He is Director of Business Development at Castra Security which helps businesses secure their facility using Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection including barriers, fencing and video surveillance.  Ralph is President of  Dominus Defense Business Development Group and is strongly experienced in the start-up and leadership of new operations involving our federal government, aerospace and defense industry.

The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is a non-partisan citizen action network whose goal is to ensure that the United States remains the most safe, free, and prosperous country in the world.  Members are committed to educating family, friends and neighbors about economic policy and a return of the federal government to its Constitutional limitations. 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and information will be available on health care, cap and trade, and other current events.  The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude with a question and answer period.  Everyone is invited.

Come join us in a rally at Covenant Medical Center, 800 Cooper Ave, Saginaw MI 48602 on Saturday, Oct 24 from 12:00 to1:00 p.m.  We will be there to support our health care workers, and our health system.  While there are improvements that can be made, we don't need a government overhaul.  Read our press release.  Help support our health care workers and encourage discussion on real ideas to improve health care.  Hope to see you there!

Though it got a little chilly, we had a good time protesting media coverage at the TV-5 building in Saginaw.  It was great to meet others with the same concern.  Check out the pictures from the event.  Stacey got a video clip as well.  There were over 100 people in attendance.  TV-5 news reported on the event, and showed some video footage on the news, but hasn't uploaded it to its web site; just a short article with a photo not from the event.  A number of cars driving by honked their horns in support.  Thanks to all of you who attended the event!

A message to all members of Citizens in Action

Visit the link below and see what obama's camp has planned to promote his healthcare reform! WE MUST COUNTER-ATTACK!

They are striving to set a call for the most calls to Congress in one day--in support of Healthcare Reform! Their goal is 100,000 calls.

We can do better than that! We need to make sure the phone lines are tied up with calls in opposition!

So MAN THE PHONES! ALL DAY AND EVENING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20! Call your representatives--then call other representatives! JUST BE SURE YOU CALL!

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/oct20hostattend/

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Send Congress a pink slip!

Would you like to send a pink slip to everyone in Congress?  Now's your chance.

Check out our photo video of pictures from our 9-12 event at the Caro Courthouse!

Nationwide the TEA Party Groups are planning to have a Prayer Meeting the last Saturday of each month.

The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is a non-partisan citizen action network.  Our goal is to ensure that the United States remains the safest, freest and most prosperous country in the world.

Our members are committed to educating family, friends and neighbors about economic policy and a return of the federal government to its Constitutional limitations.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Limited Government:  As our founding fathers recognized, restraining of government is necessary to protect the liberties of the people

Fiscal Responsibility:  Government at all levels must learn to live within its means.  To saddle future generations with the crushing burden of our excess spending is unconscionable.

Personal Responsibility:  Liberty is unsustainable without responsibility.  Each citizen must take responsibility for the consequences of his or her own actions while respecting the rights and dignity of others.

Rule of the Law:  Consistent, independent and uniform application of the law is critical to a free and prosperous society.  The laws of God underpin all successful governments and societies.

National Sovereignty:  We must maintain a strong national defense, effective security for our borders, and sole control over our laws and land.

Help us keep our freedom of choice as Americans!  The Western Thumb Tea Party Group is meeting at the Vassar Public Library on September 10, at 6:30PM.  This week Mary Beth Erdman, founder of the Port Huron Tea Party, will share her experiences as part of the 9/12 March on DC.  We will discuss the current events, and then provide time for questions.  All are welcome!

Some of us made it to the Brighton, MI TEA Party Express Rally on September 8th.  It was a great rally with a number of speakers and some songs.  Guests included Mark Williams, Joe the Plumber, the Rivoli musicians. We had a great time, there were maybe four thousand people there.  Photos are now uploaded!

Our Facebook Page:  Western Thumb TEA Party Group

We now have a Facebook page!  You can keep current with our updates on Facebook as well.

Do you have any questions/comments?  Want more information?  Contact us at:

marge731@gmail.com

The Western Thumb TEA Party Group welcomes you!

Click on the folders to the left to navigate the different pages.
Main: The main website page
Activities and Events:  Local meeting and gatherings that you could attend and get involved
Photos:  Pictures of our events
Documents and Articles: Information on how our country is being run that may be of interest or affect you
Contact Us: Information about us and ways to contact us.
Press Releases:  Press Releases we have sent out

Today, on August 21, 2009.  The Western Thumb TEA Party Group Web Page is born!  From it's modest start we want this to be a place for information on our activities, and for the up-to-date information on things happening in our government.

The Western Thumb TEA Party Group welcomes you to our site!  This group had its humble beginnings with a house gathering in Vassar, MI in June.  It's growth has been fueled by the dedication of its volunteers, and the concerns of the citizens of our community, looking for ways to become involved and holding accountable those in government.  We stand for those principles expressed in the Constitution that has made our country a bastion of freedom and has led to the prosperity of America.  We welcome all who share a love of this country and want the best for it.