I agree with Dave. To be successful we'll have to organize our limited resources and set priorities. However, Ohio needs a state director to act as a magnet for ideas. without a central focus we'll just continue to flounder.
First thing is have someone step up to the plate and take the State Director's post in each state.
Have a list of all the states leadership, (SD,DD,CC, ect..) and begin confirming who is 'in-it-to-win-it' and who is not.
Next thing we need is a recruitment goal. Something ambitious.... like 20,000 people signed up for every state by November of 2010. That would be 1 million people total. Impossible? No, it's not. We already have over a million people who have signed up at FairTax.org. We need to find those lost FairTax supporters and get them to sign up at FairTax Nation. While we are at it, sign up even more people who have not heard of FairTax yet.
I like the list of leaders idea. We need a focal point for ideas and direction.
I've sent over 34,000 invitations from my database to prospective members in the state of Ohio since I joined FairTax Nation last week. I'll continue to repeat bi-weekly.
I have received one invitation so far this year to speak at a business group in January or February. We have a PPS almost finished. Have laptop will travel. I'm willing to go most anywhere in southwestern Ohio to speak. If you know of anyone looking for a free 20 minute presentation for their business or social group ask them to call me.
I'll keep Nashville in mind Jim. I want to focus on Ohio right now. However, my wife and I love Nashville. Been there a few times. Maybe Sue and I can plan a short vacation sometime soon. I'll stay in touch.
And yes, all those people are suppose to live in Ohio.