Thursday, February 20, 2014

Reminder: Mathews County Republican Committee Meeting @ Thu Feb 20, 2014 7pm - 8pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)

Mathews County Republican Committee Meeting

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Peninsula Patriots
We are working to elect Conservative Constitutional candidates. And we WILL succeed!
When
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7pm – 8pm Eastern Time
Where
Mathews, VA (map)
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Monday, February 17, 2014

Fw: VPCCC

Fellow Delegates: Reminder FYI – As per Hal's message and previous emails – If you're not shown as paid on the attached roster, please either bring your dues to this Thursday's meeting, mail them to me, Larry Hanson, at 102 Heron Ct. Yorktown VA 23692, tell me I'm wrong, or reply with your plans. Remember club dues are $10 and business memberships are $25.
Thanks Hal!!! And as Hal states – Our thanks to those who've already paid
Hope to see you all there/then.
Larry
 
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 4:00 AM
Subject: VPCCC
 

Our thanks to those that paid their dues and re-joined or joined us. 

 

Feb 20th will be our next meeting for  2014.

 

PLEASE remember to bring (or send) your dues in for 2014.  The sooner the better!!!

 

Community Meeting Notice

The Virginia Peninsula Car Club Council was established to support the Automotive Clubs and Auto Enthusiasts in the Va. Peninsula Region and surrounding areas. VPCCC is a not-for-profit group (www.vpccc.org)

 

The VPCCC meets on the third Thursday of the month (Except Dec.) at 7:00 pm

We meet at Wynne Ford 1020 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 838-3673

 

Feb 20th is our next meeting .. We will have as our guest speaker

Bryan Pierce   

Virginia Motorsports Park

Purpose: Dragstrip, car shows and other auto-related events
Contact: Bryan Pierce
Address: 8018 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone: 804-862-3174
Fax: 804-862-3301
Email: bryanp@virginiamotorsportspk.com
Web Site: www.virginiamotorsportspk.com

 

… I hope to have more info on the single plate issue!!!  Plus we'll touch on many hobbyist related subjects. Please consider coming as our guest. Call or email Hal Hartel for more information.

 

FYI-We have clubs, individuals and businesses as members from Chesapeake, Charles City, Chester, Denbigh, Gloucester - Middle Peninsula, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City County, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Va. Beach, Yorktown, York County, Williamsburg of Virginia and Elizabeth City & Outer Banks of N.C.

Thanks,  Hal
Co-founder of the Va Fall Classic
President of Va Peninsula Car Club Council

 "It is amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit!" Harry S. Truman

"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give"-Winston Churchill

 

Harold D. Hartel
100 Kayla Court
Yorktown, Va. 23693
757/867-6336
halhartel@gmail.com

www.VaFallClassic.org
www.VPCCC.org

 

Friday, February 14, 2014

Urgent: Move HB 268 out of the Senate Agriculture Committee

Senator Stanley,
WHY IN THE WORLD, as patron of this bill, would you Senator Stanley Move to Kill HB 268 in Committee?  Please explain your rationale for this attempt to protect your possible re-election, rather than Individual Property Rights?  I anxiously await to hear your personal explanation of who influenced your decision to betray Virginians' trust in your ability to stand courageously for this important legislation. Please don't sacrifice your oath to office to protect from government tyranny, within the GA body.
Please move HB 268 out of the Sen. Agriculture Committee and demand a Floor Vote. That is important to all Virginians and you possible RE-ELECTION. Please attend your VA Property Rights event March 8! See attachment please.
Most Appreciatively,
Tricia Stall
Concerned Citizen

 
Guardians of Liberty,
Please call or email Senator Stanley and tell him to support reporting HB 268 out of the Senate Agr
iculture Committee.  His phone number is 
(804) 698-7520 and his email is district20@senate.virginia.gov
(Email is b
est)

Also, Call or email your State Senator and ask them to support HB 268. See below for listings.


Recent successes in advancing this important legislation to protect small family farmers from zoning enforcement abuse have the radicals scrambling to try to kill this bill. Please contact your state Senator of either party and let them know that you want this bill to pass


--
Tricia Stall
Distinction between conservation and environmentalism: The first means taking care to use natural resources without ruining them for the next person. The second says that mankind has no rights and suggests that any use of any natural resource causes damage. We must STOP AGENDA 21!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Reminder: Gloucester Republican Mtg @ Thu Feb 13, 2014 7pm - 8pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)

Gloucester Republican Mtg

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Peninsula Patriots
Meets at the Colonial Courthouse in the circle.
Note time change to 7PM
When
Thu Feb 13, 2014 7pm – 8pm Eastern Time
Where
Colonial Courthouse, Main St Circle, Gloucester, VA 23691 (map)
Calendar
PeninsulaTeaParty.org
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Winter Weather News

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Winter Weather Information
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P.O. Box 6205
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 February 12, 2014

Winter Storm Preparations

Our area is under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service from 1:00 PM today until 7:00 PM on Thursday.  The temperature will generally remain in the mid-to-low 30s, heading into the mid-20s at night.  Please use caution when venturing out in the next few days. Below are some tips for staying safe during this storm:

  
General

* The snowfall predictions continue to vary, with anywhere from 1 to 4 inches being predicted for the region, but the general consensus is that the snow will be heavy and wetThis is the kind of snowfall that tends to cause trees to fall and can do significant damage to power lines.  

Be sure you have enough non-perishable food and clean drinking water in the event that the power outage lasts up to 48 to 72 hours. 

Additionally, be sure you have enough batteries for flashlights and other battery-operated devices, as well as a first-aid kit available for emergencies.

* Be sure to fill up your gas tanks, as the winter conditions may make getting around very difficult for at least the next day or two.

* Be sure to stay at least 30 feet back from downed wires and report them to your electric providers.

* If you do use a generator, be sure to follow the safe operating procedures, and never operate a generator inside your home or in an enclosed space, such as a garage. If using portable or camp-type stoves or lanterns for cooking and lighting, ensure that the area is adequately ventilated.

* Additional Information is available on the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's website

Transportation

VDOT has already begun to treat the major roads throughout the Commonwealth in preparation for the storm to try to make sure that the interstates and primary roads can be cleared quickly during and after the storm.

We urge motorists to please try to avoid driving during the storm, as most accidents happen within the first 2 hours after a snow storm starts. To keep updated on road conditions, you can call 511, go to www.511virginia.org, or download the 511 mobile app.

* To keep up with the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) progress in plowing, please see the following
information packet, which provides information on VDOT's plan for snow removal, as well as contact numbers to check on their progress. You can also visit the following site to check on the general status of VDOT's plowing efforts.

Electric

* For Dominion, please visit the following site for basic emergency contact information. You can report an outage to Dominion by calling 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357), and you can go to the following website to see outage information. Dominion also has pages for general preparedness tips for winter weather, which you can locate here and here.  You can also go to Dominion's Twitter feed or Facebook page for information and updates during the storm.

* For the Prince George Electric Cooperative, you can report an outage by calling 804-834-2424, or by visiting the following
site. They also have a winter weather preparedness website, which you can visit by going here
 
For the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, you can report an outage by calling 1-800-552-3904, or by visiting the following site.  They also have a winter weather preparedness tips for winter weather, which you can visit by going here.

Keep up with updates for James City County by checking with
James City County Alert Systems. In addition, please see the following county and city specific sites for recommendations on how to prepare for the upcoming storm, as well as contact information for local services:


 Be sure to stay safe and stay warm! 
 
 
Very truly yours,
 
Senator Tommy Norment
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Monday, February 10, 2014

Fwd: A graphic

Please see the attachment. We hope to see you Sat. March 8, 2PM for our statewide "Property Rights" event! Thank you for your consideration as we unite to stop "VA's Not Wanted List"
From:
robert dean <robertkdean@cox.net>
Subject: A graphic
Date:
February 10, 2014 at 8:17:02 AM EST




Robert Klor Dean
757-427-6606

“The man who lets a leader prescribe his course is a wreck being towed to the scrap heap.”
Ayn Rand




Friday, February 7, 2014

General Assembly Update

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General Assembly Update: Week Five
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February 7, 2014

This Week In Richmond 

After the snowstorms and below-freezing temperatures that have hit Richmond and much of the rest of Virginia, it came as a welcome relief to have some warmer weather come to the Commonwealth this week.  Of course, this relief has not tempered the frenzied pace of the General Assembly, as Senators have been tirelessly working away to get through legislation before crossover occurs on February 11, which is when all legislation from the Senate must be submitted to the House of Delegates. 

 

Crossover will also mark the halfway point for the legislative session.  It seems remarkable we have already been in session for a month and that so much has been accomplished in such a short period of time.  We have seen nearly 2,400 pieces of legislation filed in the General Assembly, as legislators are seeking to do all they can to help improve our great Commonwealth.  Many of these bills have understandably received substantial media attention, including the Commonwealth's biennial budget and SB 51, which would protect small family farms from overly burdensome regulations.  

 

However, as happens in nearly every session, there are certain bills that unexpectedly draw a substantial amount of attention.  Those bills are Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 11, which would require textbooks approved by the Virginia Board of Education to note that the Sea of Japan is also referred to as the East Sea.  These bills have drawn interest to Virginia from all the way across the Pacific, where both Japan and South Korea have been closely following the progress of this legislation.

 

It may seem to many of you that the attention being given to this bill is a bit disproportionate, as the effect of this legislation would only be to change the labeling of a body of water in Virginia textbooks.  However, these bills in fact address a highly sensitive and long-standing feud that has existed between Japan and South Korea.  Both countries view the issue as one of national pride, and it has been a sore point for the South Korean community in Virginia that textbooks continue to not include the East Sea as an alternative labeling for the Sea of Japan.

 

As these bills have drawn international attention, the Capitol has seen a multitude of reporters from East Asia come through its halls.  Even though these bills have created controversy abroad, they were both approved by wide margin in both the Senate and House.  They will soon reach the desk of Governor McAuliffe, who will have to decide whether to fulfill his campaign promise to sign the bills into law.

Legislation

Although none of the bills I filed have caused reporters from foreign countries to be dispatched to Richmond, I am excited to report that several bills were passed by the Senate this week.  Many of these bills address public safety issues.   

 

SB 450 would increase the time that first-time DUI offenders have to use an ignition interlock on their cars.  Last year, we passed legislation to require first-time DUI offenders to have an ignition interlock on their cars for six months.  This new penalty was in addition to an existing penalty of a restricted driver's license for one year limiting where the person could drive.  SB 450 improves on last year's bill by requiring the use of the ignition interlock for a full year while removing the limitations on where the person can drive.   

 

Two of my bills, SB 478 and SB 489, increase penalties for contraband cigarette trafficking and remove loopholes that traffickers have used to avoid conviction.  These bills are both the result of an ongoing study by the Virginia State Crime Commission, which I chair, about cigarette trafficking.  Few Virginians realize how prevalent cigarette trafficking is in Virginia and the threats that it poses to public safety through increased violence and gang activity.  

 
Another bill to pass this week, SB 448, seeks to better protect college students from hazing by having higher education institutions adopt more comprehensive strategies for preventing dangerous hazing practices.  This legislation was sparked by constituents whose son died in a tragic hazing incident while away at college.

Another bill spurred by a local tragedy is SB 490.  It would require a landlord, upon the written request of a tenant, to install a carbon monoxide detector.  Last year, two people were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in an apartment building in Williamsburg.  People rarely can detect carbon monoxide in their homes until it is too late, so these detectors truly save lives. 

 

These bills, and all legislation being considered during this year's session, can be tracked on the General Assembly's website: virginiageneralassembly.gov

Visitors

As more bills are being considered and the budget is being crafted, we continue to see a lot of visitors representing a wide variety of different groups and organizations. Visitors this week include:

* Rev. Charles Swadley and members of the United Methodist Church
* President John Dever, students, board members, and executive staff from Thomas Nelson Community College
* Students and staff from Rappahannock Community College 
* Dr. Charles Steger, President of Virginia Tech University, and Tech students who were in town for Hokie Day
* Ken Spirito, Executive Director of the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport with additional executive staff members of the airport
L. William Kelly III, Manager of the New Kent County Airport
* Students, parents and, staff of the Governor's school
Location

We are now in our Richmond office and will be here until the General Assembly adjourns on March 8.  My legislative assistant, Kalia Sokos, is also in Richmond.  You can visit us in our office in Room 621 of the General Assembly Building.  You can contact us by sending an e-mail to District03@senate.virginia.gov, or by sending a letter to me at Senate of Virginia, Post Office Box 396, Richmond VA 23218-0396.  You can also call us at 804.698.7503.

 
 
Very truly yours,
 
Senator Tommy Norment
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