Important:
I suggest arriving IF YOU CAN before 4:00. We might do some introductory
stuff at 3:45 but we won't officially launch until the pledge at 4:00.
If you have to make a choice about coming for the first or last half, I'd
suggest the last half.
Eric Golub will be on around 6:00ish but don't miss the FINALE which follows
his act after some astroturfing. We need all of you there for the Finale!
So make sure to be there in the last hour.tech'ly we have the space until
7:30 so we have some wiggle room!
Infiltrators: I haven't received any direct threats and the crashtheteaparty
site doesn't seem to have much traction. I will speak w/ the police
tomorrow and take any precautions necessary. It would be great if a few of
you can carry our "security" signs and we have nifty infiltrator signs w/
arrows that you can use if the guy next to you is clearly not one of us.
If you are in doubt about a person's affiliation w/ us, you can always ask
them what YIP stands for. Although not foolproof because we prob'ly have
spies on the yahoo group site as well as my dist list, it's one more layer
of protection.
There are some slight modifications for 1-11 below.
If you haven't RSVP'd, please RSVP to me ONLY IF YOU WILL ATTEND...just
"YES" in the subject heading.
Attached is a flyer for the event you can forward to friends or print out
and distribute--an easy and cost effective way to help out and increase
attendance. Ask local businesses if you can hang in their window or leave
on their counter.
SAN FRANCISCO TEA PARTY UPDATE
1. VENUE
· The San Francisco Tea Party will take place at Union Square on
April 15th from 4 pm until 7 pm.
· I suggest arriving before 4:00--see above note.
2. SPEAKERS AND GUESTS
· Political Satirist, Eric Golub, will entertain us with his keen
sense of humor and believe me, we could all use some humor right now.
· Officer Vic from KSFO will join us as well!
· Melanie Morgan, former KSFO talk radio host and patriot
extraordinaire, who was with us last year, will rally with us again! She's
baaack!
· ALL of YOU will have time to step up to the astroturf and take to
the mic!
· Lukas Hansen will sing the Star Spangled Banner and Celestial City,
from the GroupaPalooza, will also entertain us with their sublime voices.
3. THEME
· One Year Later.Are you better off?
· All of the usual: limited govt, lower taxes, individual liberty,
free markets, fiscal responsibility and NO to ObamaCare!
· No inappropriate signage--stick to the message. No matter how much
you personally might want to focus on O's birth certificate or his fascist
tendencies, this is not the event for that and, as experience has shown, the
press will only focus on the one or two signs like that and miss the point
of the protest completely. We will ask you to leave or put down your sign
if you show up off topic or with inappropriate signage.
4. TRANSPORTATION
· Union square is accessible by BART.
· You can take the Ferry from the North Bay and then walk about 10-15
minutes or take BART.
· Drive and Park:
o Union Square Garage
333 Post Street (between
Powell and Stockton, entrance on Geary). 397-0631.
Underneath
Union Square and can take elevator right up to the event.
($3.50 up to
1 hr; $7.00 for 1-2 hrs; $10.50 for 2-3 hrs; $14 for 3-4 hrs; $18 for 4-5
hrs; $22 for 5-6 hrs).
o Sutter Stockton Garage
444 Stockton Street
($3.00 up to 1 hr; $6 for
1-2 hrs; $9 for 2-3 hrs; $12 for 3-4 hrs; $15 for 4-5 hrs; $18 for 5- 6
hrs).
· Try to carpool! I know the parking is an added cost, but it costs
money to be in Pelosi's hometown. Some tea parties are requiring hefty
donations so it could be worse! If you REALLY want to come and cannot afford
it, please let me know and we'll try to help by either finding you a ride or
helping you with a contribution.
5. TEE SHIRTS
Please wear your BAP T-shirts not only to show solidarity but to help us
control and identify infiltrators. You can also wear your own red T-shirt.
If you want a BAP T, but cannot afford one, let me know. Why red? We're
taking the country back and we're taking red back from the socialists!
Tees will be on sale at the event, but I strongly suggest you pre-order.
They sell out fast!
If you want to pre-order, send an email to me at
sally@bayareapatriots.comcastbiz.net, put Tee in the subject heading, give
me your name, the quantity and sizes (S, M, L, XL and XXL). Order early so
I can order more if necessary. Cost: $15 per Tee.
6. WHAT TO BRING
--BAP or other red T-shirt.
--A video camera if you can.
--Great, witty, poignant, respectful signage.
--A sense of humor.
--A love of country.
7. BATHROOMS
There are no bathrooms in the square, BUT, there are some great ones
conveniently located in the following locations:
Macy's: Enter Macy's main entrance on Geary and proceed to elevators. Go 2
floors down. You are in the food court. It's behind Ben 'n Jerry's.
Saks: Enter Saks on the corner of Post and Powell. Take elevators to 3rd
floor and make a left.
Westfield Center: This is much further but if you feel like a good stroll,
go down Powell and cross Market. Downstairs in the food court.
8. HANDICAPPED/ADA ACCESS
There is ADA access on all the corners except Geary and
Stockton.
9. ENTRANCE AND T-SHIRT PICK UP
Try to enter on Powell Street. Look for the big KSFO tent. We
will be there!
10. CANDIDATES
Candidates! Bring Your Own Table and set up your campaign
literature/interface with attendees--free of charge! You must RSVP to me
and receive confirmation first. There is only time for the candidates
running against Pelosi to speak at this event. Tables must be no larger
than 4 feet.and I recommend bringing a light one that is easy for you to
carry.
11. RESET 2010
If you have RESET 2010 merchandise, wear it! The upshot of this tea party is
"No, you are not better off! The solution is to Reset the Congress in
2010!!" If you are interested in purchasing RESET 2010 merchandise, there
will be a table at the event. You can pre-order by contacting
info@RESET2010.org.