Newport, NC
August 18, 2011
TO THE EDITOR
The Crystal Coast TEA Party Patriots has been aspiring to establish a new TEA Party group in western Carteret County and Tuesday night, thanks to the efforts and hard work of Ken Lang, of Stella, that goal was attained. Approximately 46 concerned and enthusiastic citizens met at the Western Carteret County Community Center in Cedar Point.
David Fowler, candidate for Mayor of Cape Carteret and Richie Renna, candidate for town commissioner welcomed the group to the area, and wished them a successful endeavor.
Mr. Lang, who presided over the meeting, gave a brief synopsis of the TEA Party’s birth and growth, as well as it’s rational for existing. The TEA Party is not affiliated with any political party or national platform. It is composed of patriots who love America and believe in the Constitution. We are mothers, fathers, small business owners, service providers, employees, employers; and we are voters. Our core values are “financial responsibility”, “free markets”, and “limited government”. While we believe in letting our voices be heard about subjects of interest and value, we refrain from controversial matters that may create diversion in our group.
Plans for this new Western Crystal Coast TEA Party Patriots are to meet twice a month.
Next meeting will be held at the Western Carteret County Community Center at 7:00 pm, September 6, 2011 and the following meeting will be held September 20 at 6:00 pm. Invite all your friends to come out and get involved.
The Crystal Coast TEA Party Patriots, who meet at the Golden Corral in Morehead City, will continue meeting every Tuesday. For those who wish to eat and socialize, we get together at 5:00 pm and the meeting begins at 6:00 pm. Jerry Jones, Morehead City mayor, was the guest speaker at the meeting on August 2 and David Horton, candidate for Morehead City mayor, will speak at the meeting on August 23, 2011. We invite everyone, who is interested, to attend.
Peggy Garner
Secretary
Crystal Coast TEA Party Patriots