The local media shows up when we “do something.” I’m not sure we will get them out for a regular meeting unless we have a speaker or something possibly contentious or newsworthy on the agenda.

They might come out in April if we publicize it as the final planning meeting before our 4/15 rally.

Otherwise… all very good points.

structure broad committees based on particular interests/concerns
…monthly meetings present BRIEF committee reports
…portion of monthly meetings devoted to committee meetings
…committees/’neighborhood groups’ meet regularly outside of monthly meetings

…take suggestions for committees on-line & present in March
,,,have committees meet in March
…provides immediate opportunity for energies & ideas for action

..Legislative Reform/Candidates Committee(?) makes suggestions for support of particular legislative agenda & candidates at monthly meet. (no more politicians intoning)
…Education C(?).: outreach to promote conservative philosophy
…Discussion C(?): opportunity for debate (meeting time does not devolve into preaching to the choir)

Concerns:

…small % of membership sign-ups considering turn-out #
…postpone Lynchburg Tea Party until we are more able to engage Roanoke public
…local media showing up in March; considering latest liberal media presentations of Nashville Convention & Tea Party Cruises, we need to present ourselves as a force to be reckoned with
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