November & December Events & Meetings
Plus, the Institute for Justice needs plaintiffs! Please help!
Nov & Dec Events, IJ Need Clients & New Reads!
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• Institute for Justice Needs Plaintiffs. Please help!
Events:
• NVC Group on November 6th at 6:30: Must Register with Gretchen
• November 7th Potluck, post-election rehash, announcements, and Whose That Candidate volunteer discussion . NO Meeting on Thursday, November 21st.
• December 5th Potluck; NO MEETING on Thursday, December 19th
• Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Nourish: Sponsored by the Indiana Association of Naturopathic Physician Organization (INANP)
• Tuesday, November 5th: Election Day, Amendment 2
• November 8th - 11th at Terrapin Hill Farm: Heritage Food Festival: our very own Sally Oh is an organizer and presenter!
• Saturday, December 14th Mises Institute Dinner
• Robot Gladiator League (by Newton’s Attic) Melees November - April
Info:
• A brief word from RFK, Jr. on Biden, Harris, and the U.S. Military.
• Vaccine exemption rights trump “Best Interest” law in custody disputes!
• AAPS seeks to block the requirement that Americans provide their personal information to federal agencies beginning Jan 1, 2025
Please Help the Institute for Justice Find Plaintiffs!
The Institute for Justice, the most inspiring liberty group in the country (ij.org), is a nonprofit, public interest law firm whose mission is to end widespread abuses of government power and secure the constitutional rights that allow all Americans to pursue their dreams.
We are working with IJ Attorneys Rob Johnson and Michael Soyfer, whose work at IJ is focused on government surveillance, civil forfeiture, and accountability for government officials who abuse their power. Many of you heard Michael at a recent MAFA meeting, and were inspired by his work and message.
As Kentuckians, we have a rare opportunity to not only help the very worthwhile IJ, but also to be an active participant in securing our Constitutional liberties through our participation as plaintiffs! So often, especially those of us who gather at our Make Americans Free Again meetings, we wonder what we might actually do to support liberty and our Constitution as we watch in dismay at the breakdown and degeneration of our beloved country. Well, dear friends, this is your chance!!
Please read the attached description, then send an email to Rob and Michael at surveillance@ij.org if you are interested in learning more.
I really hope some of you will take action … it is a wonderful and rare opportunity to interact with an incredible organization while doing actual work to secure your own liberties.
NVC Group Meeting: Must Register with Gretchen
Our dear friend, Gretchen Shaffer Wahlstedt, who introduced us to Non-Violent Communication (NVC) last winter, has agreed to facilitate a drop-in NVC group for our members!
The next session will be help on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the previous location. Whether you attended the September 26th session or will be participating for the first time, please email Gretchen at gorillagretchen@gmail.com to confirm your attendance. Please indicate if you are new to the group, so that she can let you where the meeting will be held.
Cost is $10/per session. Sessions can run one to two hours, and there is no required commitment.
We hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Non Violent Communication (NVC) is a personal practice that works to develop connection to ourselves and others. It is predicated on the idea that we all have more in common with one another than not, and that the path to peace, both internal and relational, is progressed through a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Sometimes referred to as Empathy Practice, it is a remarkably transformative practice that changes how you view the people in your life, past and present.
In spite of the name, it has nothing to do with learning to speak more politely, avoiding offending others, or prioritizing someone else’s feelings over your own.
November 7th Let’s Trade Kentucky Potluck & Networking
The 1st Thursday Let’s Trade Kentucky Potluck & Networking will take place on Thursday, November 7th, just after the election. Chances are, everyone will want to discuss the events and outcomes of Tuesday, November 5th. Dawn, Karen, (and Rusty?) would also like to discuss some specific dates and volunteer activities for Whose That Candidate, so please come if you can!
6:00 p.m. at 4974 Old Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510
Mises Institute Dinner, Saturday, December 14th
We are so delighted that the inimitable Tom DiLorenzo, President of the Mises Institute, will be here in Kentucky on Saturday, December 14!
The event will be at The Clubhouse at Canewood, 124 General John Payne Blvd., Georgetown, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. For those of you who attended our last event: this is the same venue. They have recently had a name change. They have also implemented some new policies, hence the pre-registration.
You will need to register directly through the venue. Registration is $23.50/per person, which includes a buffet dinner and fountain drinks. There is a cash bar available. If you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or other concerns, please accommodations can be requested during the registration process.
Click here to register. The Clubhouse at Canewood - Georgetown, KY 40324 (Menu & Order Online) and follow the steps below.
Because the Mises Event registration requires use of the “Carry Out” function (see below) with specified hours of service, you are only able to register at the following times: Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or Monday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 p.m.
At the link above:
1. Click on "Special Events," which will reveal the upcoming Mises event.
2. After selecting the event, a window will pop up asking you to select "Dine In or Carry Out." Choose "Carry Out.”
3. Then, choose the default “ASAP” delivery time.
4. You will then see the option to "Add to Cart," and be able to check out from there. This isn’t as smooth as we’d like, but it works!
You must register to attend. All questions about registration and the event should be sent to Gretchen Wahlstedt at gorillagretchen@gmail.com.
We have had quite a positive response so far, so please register as soon as possible if you’re interested in going.
A brief word from RFK, Jr. on Biden, Harris and the U.S. Military.
School Choice & Amendment 2 to the Kentucky Constitution made it onto WHAS!
AAPS seeks to block the requirement that Americans provide their personal information to federal agencies beginning Jan 1, 2025 (thanks, Tina!)
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (“AAPS”) served a lawsuit on Oct 11, seeking to block the upcoming requirement that tens of millions of Americans provide their personal information to federal agencies beginning Jan 1, 2025. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) imposes this new reporting requirement on more than 30 million entities such as small businesses, sports clubs, civic groups, and political organizations.
The CTA comprised only 21 pages, camouflaged among nearly 1,500 total pages in a rushed, end-of-year annual appropriation in 2020. With its threatened punishment of two years in federal jail, the CTA requires that tens of millions of ordinary, law-abiding Americans report their home addresses, birthdates, and driver’s license or similar personal identifying numbers to the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), the Complaint states.
FinCEN will then create a massive new federal database for monitoring everyday Americans. Federal investigatory jurisdiction would vastly expand under this law, AAPS’s lead counsel, Andrew Schlafly states. “Most Americans are unaware of this extension in the reach of the federal government into purely local activities. This is the Orwellian Big Brother on steroids.”
AAPS filed this lawsuit in Amarillo, Texas. Small medical practices there and nationwide are being subjected to monitoring by the federal government in D.C.
“Nothing in the Constitution authorizes the federal government to monitor small medical practices and other local entities like this,” Mr. Schlafly points out. “Never before has the federal government been allowed to have such a broad police power over local activities,” he added.
Large businesses are exempt from the CTA if they have more than 20 full-time employees and more than $5 million in gross revenue. Also exempt are 501(c) organizations, such as recognized 501(c)(3) charity groups, as are political action committees (PACs) that support or oppose candidates for office.
“These exemptions are far too narrow, and this new requirement applies to most small entities,” Mr. Schlafly said. “This new law improperly chills the freedom of association that is essential to other freedoms.”
AAPS’s lawsuit is pending in U.S. District Court in Amarillo, No. 2:24-cv-210-Z.
Vaccine Custody Disputes (thanks, Tina!)
Chances are that your attorney does not know this. Please share with friends in custody disputes!
Vaccines are the only issue in child custody disputes where the law already gives us the answers. State statutes tell us what vaccines are required and when, and who can opt out and how. So, most of the time, the only thing a judge needs to do is determine whether all concerned are in compliance with the law. If everyone is—if the children get any required vaccines or are legally exempt—the dispute is over; there’s nothing more a judge needs to do or legally can do.
State laws allow individual parents to exercise an exemption. If “best interests law” = “vaccinate the child” while “exemption law” = “a parent can legally refuse vaccines for the child,” these two laws are in conflict. How do we resolve this conflict? Our legal systems have statutory construction rules that tell us how to resolve conflicting statutes. These rules say that when a general statute (here, the “best interests” statute) conflicts with a specific statute (here, the exemption statute), the specific statute supersedes or “trumps” the general statute. The exemption statute “wins,” automatically, as a matter of law. So, when parents disagree, if one parent has exercised a lawful exemption, that’s the end of the matter. Family law judges’ authority from a general “best interests” statute doesn’t allow them to override a parent’s right from a specific exemption statute. It really is that simple.
Nourish: Sponsored by the Indiana Association of Naturopathic Physician Organization (INANP)
Nourish, Indiana Women’s Natural Health, is sponsored by the Indiana Association of Naturopathic Physician Organization (INANP). Nourish, Indiana Women’s Natural Health Conference – 2024, Saturday, November 2, 2024
Nourish, Indiana Women’s Natural Health Conference - 2024 - INANP Nourish
Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Forum Event Center 11313 USA Parkway Fishers, IN 46037 View Map Nourish, …
Heritage Food Festival: November 8th - 11th at Terrapin Hill Farm
Our very own Sally Oh is one of the organizers and presenters!
“As summer progresses to autumn, we're excited to remind you of the Heritage Food Festival, set for November 8-11, 2024, at Terrapin Hill Farm. Tucked within the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the farm offers a stunning fall panorama that's not to be missed. The vibrant leaves and crisp air provide a perfect backdrop for the festival. This event will serve as a platform for networking, skill-building, and community celebration amidst the stunning scenery of Terrapin Hill Farms. We're eager to reconnect with past participants and welcome new faces, and we are confident that this festival will continue to build community and share many ideas. Please feel free to reach out for more information or to address any questions.”
Learn more HERE.
Other Events of Interest
Newton’s Attic Robot Gladiator League Season II Melees
Get ready for another year of thrilling battles, innovation, and teamwork as our 16 talented high school teams go head-to-head in high-energy combat-robotics competitions. Join us as we celebrate creativity, engineering excellence, and the spirit of competition! Let’s make this season unforgettable! LET'S BATTLE!
Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, November 2nd
Vulcan Legion Opening Melee - November 2, 2024: Hosted by Morgan County ATC at Morgan County High School Gymnasium, West Liberty, KY Battles start at 10 AM.
Lexington area Robot Gladiator events:
• November 23rd at Dunbar High School
• February 22nd at University of Kentucky
• January 11th at Woodford County High School
Want Real, Nutrient-Dense Food? Join us in the Kentucky Food Independence Club!
Kentucky agriculture remains the foundation of our culture: raising/growing nutrient dense food for home and/or market, maintaining strong family ties, respect for property, and a strong work ethic.
Our Mission is to connect Kentucky’s “real food” farmers to educated consumers. Real health begins with clean food. As more and more of us wake up to this fact, we see an increase in consumers wanting to leave behind unhealthy practices and jump in with local "real food" farmers!
What’s a real food farmer? By “real food”, we mean NUTRIENT DENSE food raised and/or grown as close to the earth and as naturally as possible. Like:
Non-GMO or organic feed
Pastured livestock on unsprayed fields
Grass-fed cattle, mostly grass-finished but occasionally some grain-on-grass-finished, as long as the grain is non-GMO or organic and the cattle continue to live on pasture with the sun shining on their backs.
Pastured milk cows - supplemented soy-free grains while milking to keep the cows happy and standing still
Unsprayed hay
Organic gardening practices
Regenerative soil practices
The KY Food Independence Club (KFIC) is a private membership food buying club featuring healthy food provided by Ky farmers. It’s like an online grocery only all the food is REAL & healthy. Nutrient dense foods like…
farm fresh raw milk & dairy products (butter, cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and more)
raw milk cheeses
pastured eggs
grass-fed, pastured meats
organic sourdough bread & other baked goods
local honey
HOW It WORKS
To join, text Sally at 859-550-3862. Then you’ll order online at www.farmmatch.com/kfic, and pick up your food every week at your preferred drop location.
NO MINIMUMS, order what you want when you want!
There are currently 6 Drop locations around the Bluegrass:
Newton's Attic
Robert’s Health Food
Winchester
Georgetown
Morehead
Ashland
Join us! To learn more, visit www.farmmatch.com/kfic or call Sally at 859-550-3862.
Y’all, don't hesitate to share this newsletter! Everybody needs a little liberty and nutrient dense foods in their lives. ❤
Thanks for joining us at http://heritagefoodfest.org ; sally won’t make it to present but other folks from local food buying clubs and more will be there, check out the schedule on the website and see what you think!