Sumner County TN Tea Party

Hendersonville City Hall will once again be the site for a Tax Day Tea Party on April 15th. This event will offer activities of protest, education, and a celebration of the Constitution and our individual liberties. There will be activities for Americans of all ages.

The evening will begin with a protest against unconstitutional government excesses and intrusions, including government run healthcare, stifling taxation, runaway government spending and unprecedented government expansion into the private sector. Short speeches will be given by fellow citizens to provide insight, education, and motivation regarding current political happenings. After the speeches we will celebrate our Constitution and liberty with a reading of judged essays, quotes from our Founders, a patriotic musical performance and more.

SPEAKERS
* Steve Gill, Radio Talk Show Host
* Ana Alea, Cuban immigrant-turned-American patriot
* Ben Cunningham, Tennessee Tax Revolt
* Bill Hemrick, National Fiscal Conservatives PAC
* Jean Garcia, a concerned grandmother
* Leslie Swann, TN Tenth Amendment Center
* John Rich, country music star

ESSAY CONTEST
* Essay Topic: Choice of “What Liberty Means to Me” or “What the Constitution Means to Me”.
* Length: 250 words or less
* 4 Age Groups: Elementary, Middle, High School, Adult
* $100 Cash prize for winner in each group.
* Winners must read essay on April 15th at Tax Day Tea Party
Entries must be submitted by Monday, April 12th either to April@sumnerunited.org or to Visionary Eyecare Center at 100 Country Club Drive in Hendersonville. All entries must include Name, Age, Grade, and contact information. Any submitted essay may be featured on website of Sumner United for Responsible Government.

PATRIOTIC POSTER CONTEST
* Poster theme must be patriotic, suggestions include liberty, U.S. Constitution, or the Founding Fathers
* Size: Small Poster (11" x 14") or Large Poster (22" x 28")
* 4 Age Groups: Elementary, Middle, High School, Adult
* $100 Cash prize for winner in each group.
Entries must be submitted by Monday, April 12th to Visionary Eyecare Center at 100 Country Club Drive in Hendersonville. All entries must include Name, Age, Grade, and contact information. Any submitted essay may be featured on website of Sumner United for Responsible Government.

OTHER PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
* Stop The Bleeding! Bring household medical supplies to throw into the "Black Hole of Government Healthcare". Donations benefit the Hendersonville Samaritan Center. No prescription medications or needles please.
* Display booth of submitted patriotic posters
* Clever games of patriotism and protest for children and adults
* Tables for organizations of similar interests
* Food and beverage will be available

Activities will be available starting between 5:00pm and 5:30pm. Program to start approximately 6:00pm

View Tax Day Tea Party flyer: http://www.sumnerunited.org/images/printandshare/2010teapartyflyer.pdf