Northern Virginia Tea Party

The below event had a standing room only crowd with more than 80 in attendance.

NVTP GRAPLE Luncheon with VA Campaign for Liberty, Tertium Quids and VFTPP, Donna Holt, JohnTaylor and Angie Parker. They will be discussing the legislative agenda for the coming year.

Breaking News: Constitional Attorney Pat McSweeney will brief us on Attorney General Cuccinelli's Lawsuit against the EPA regulating carbon emissions. (Pat is the lawyer that worked with Bob Marshall to get the Unconstitutional Regional Taxing Authorities overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court)

Other special guests to be announced. The meeting will be followed by an organizational meeting of Falls Church Tea Party, which will serve all areas with a Falls Church address.
Cost will be $12 (includes , tax and tip) plus a $3 voluntary meeting donation to NVTP. Donations are not tax deductible.
Location: Mad Fox Brewing Company
444 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
The menu will consist of all you can eat pizza and finger food buffet with Greek salad including options suitible for vegetarians. Includes coffee, tea or fountain beverage. Cash bar.

Space is Limited
Grass Roots Training on Tea Party
Public Relations/Press Relations Featured Speaker TBA
Also, Congress Frank Wolf will be joining us for a candid dialog on the severe problems facing the US because of reckless government spending, borrowing and monetary policy.

The US Government has put our future in great jeopardy and we want answers and real solutions. Prepare your question for the Congressman; questions will be taken from the audience. The luncheon will be a deluxe cold cut buffet with additional selections suitable for vegetarians.

Location: Herndon (not Vienna) Amphora Diner Deluxe,
1151 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170

The cost is $20 and includes a donation to benefit Northern Virginia Tea Party. Those not eating or ordering of the menu are asked to make a suggested event donation of $3.00 to benefit NVTP, donations are not tax deductible.
Northern Virginia Tea Party does not endorse
candidates or political parties.

August 2, 2010
Arizona Day GRAPLE at Noon
with Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart.
Location: Harvest Moon Restaurant (very central location) 7260 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church VA 22042 (across from Loehmann’s Plaza on Rt. 50 inside the beltway.

Grass Roots Action Planning Luncheon on Alinsky Strategies Monday, July 19, 2010 at NOON

Join us for our 4th installment of Saul Alinsky Strategies with Davis Denholm at Wu's Garden Restaurant in Vienna. David Deholm has a unique perspective political organizing and offers many insights into the political force called the Tea Party Movement. Also, a representative from Fairfax Tax Payers Alliance will be joining us for an up to the minute report. Candidates for office are welcome and will given 2 minutes to speak and are required to answer questions. Other special guests to be announced. Wu's Garden is located at: 418 Maple Ave E, Vienna VA 22180.

Cost is $13 per person for a family style meal with 5 entrees plus an egg roll, includes Chinese tea and beverage. We also ask a suggested donation of $3 to defray our expenses of these and other events. Donations not tax deductible. Please pay for your lunch at the door.

This is an authorized program of Northern Virginia Tea Party. Entrees included in family style meal include Shrimp Peking, Kung Pau Chicken, Combination Lo-Mein, Beef Broccoli and Vegetable Saute. If you require a special meal, you may order off the menu but please arrive 15 minutes early to facilitate this. Details subject to change.

Independence Weekend Wrap Up Picnic Dinner Ice Cream Social and Watermelon Fest.
With Special Historical Interpretations of President George Washington and Patrick Henry. Special guests to be announced.
<<Breaking News>> Jonathan Moseley, Esq. Executive Director of American Border Control will be joining us with an update on the Arizona border situation.
Location: Davis General Store
7600 Clifton Road, Fairfax Station Virginia
NOTE: Candidates for public office have already confirmed their attendance at this event, get your questions ready.

Northern Virginia Tea Party does not endorse candidates or political parties but does encourage members to participate in the political process. Due to risk of fire, no fireworks can be set off on the premises.

Monday, June 21, 2010:
GRAPLE Luncheon with Special guest speaker Delegate Bob Marshall. He will be speaking about his next Constitutional legislative initiative. Additional speakers TBA.
Location: Harvest Moon Restaurant, 7260 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church VA 22042. Time 12:30pm-2:30pm. Following the luncheon we will protest the Cap and Trade scheme at Senator Webbs office (across the street.)
Register Here for the June 21 events.
The cost of the meal is only $12 at the door plus a voluntary suggested meeting donation of $3. The meal will be Chinese Buffet and price includes beverage, tax and tip. Special meal accommodation can be made for those sensitive to MSG.

Monday, June 7, 2010:
GRAPLE Luncheon Sterling/ Great Falls area.
RSVP HERE for the luncheon.
1pm-3pm Location: Location Velocity 5 Sports Restaurant at 20789 Great Falls Plaza, Sterling, Virginia. Cost will be $10 for all you can eat finger food buffet non alcoholic beverages included plus $3 suggested voluntary meeting donation.

RSVP HERE for the luncheon. Speakers include Corey Stewart, Chairman of Prince William County Board of Supervisors will speak on illegal immigration and Ben Marchi of Americans for Prosperity will be speaking on "What you really CAN cut in the Virginia State budget.

Tuesday June 1, 2010
GRAPLE Dinner Program -- Arlington.

Review of Graple Dinner by Participant:

"I'm glad that I made time to attend the The GrassRoots Action Planning Learning Evening, sponsored by the NOVA Tea Party on June 1st, at the Yorktown Bistro in Arlington. I always come out of these events refreshed, recharged and rejuvenated, with renewed energy to continue the pressure for positive change. It was an inspiring and educational event. The evening's topic was Saul Alinky's Rules for Radicals, which has been a hot discussion topic since the Obama administration and groups closely tied to the administration make use of these strategies in the pursuit of their political agendas."

"David Denholm, the speaker for the evening, gave an interesting recap of and detailed the organizational tactics encapsulated in the "Rules". Particularly relevant to the widely diverse, and highly active citizenry, sometimes referred to as the "Tea Party Movement" is "Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it and polarize it". One thing to keep in mind here, is that the strength of this movement has been its undulating and unpredictable nature, flowing like water and resisting any categorization."

"Another good observation from the "Rules" is that "Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have." This country's grassroots groundswell of disenchanted Americans not only has real power invested in it by virtue of the Constitution, but we have a powerful and visible image that speaks to the concerns of real Americans. We have the potential to inspire myriad others to exercise their own latent power, take action and effect real change."

"Eric Cary, candidate for State Senate in Maryland, took time to come to this event and rallied the large group in attendance. For anyone who hasn't heard him speak, he is very charismatic, funny and right on target with his comments and observations."

"We had also invited the Congressional candidates from the 8th District to an informal Meet and Greet before the main event. Matt Mosely, Libertarian candidate, was there as was Matthew Berry, one of the Republican candidates for the 8th. Patrick Murray, the other Republican candidate, was not in attendance."

"I hope to continue to see such large, educated, informed and enthusiastic crowds at future events. It was a great networking opportunity for those who attended.""

By popular demand, Join us for our vitally important Evening Grass Roots Training Program Tuesday June 1, 2010 in Arlington.

Bonus Optional Candidate Meet and Greet at 7pm (no extra charge). 8th district Candidates will be answering questions and speaking during the meet and greet.

The optional meet and greet will be followed by Buffet Dinner at 7:30pm. Program will begin at 7:45pm.

Evening GRAPLE Program (Grass Roots Action Planning Learning Evening) David Denholm will be our keynote speaker and will talk about the Saul Alinsky Rules For Radicals that the Obama Administration uses as its game plan. Other speakers will be announced as added. The buffet dinner will be $15 (please pay at the door with cash only) and includes beverage, tax and tip. Cash bar. Additionally, we ask a $5 suggested voluntary meeting donation to cover our expenses for this and other events. Attire: Business or snappy casual.

The restaurant for the June 1, 2010, GRAPLE Dinner is the Yorktown Bistro, 5171 Lee Highway,Arlington, VA 22207-1603

Note: The 8th District Congressional candidates have been/will be invited to speak and will be answering questions from the audience. Other candidates are are welcome and if time permits will be a brief oportunity to speak. This event is being co-hosted by Arlington Tea Party and Northern Virginia Tea Party.

David Denholm is the President of the Public Service Research Foundation, a non-profit research and education organization concerned with public policy on unionism in public employment and union political influence on the size, cost and quality of government services.

He has been a guest on a variety of radio and television programs to discuss and debate issues involving union political power and influence. He has appeared on "The Today Show," "The MacNeil-Lehrer Report," "Good Morning America," and "ABC News Nightline. "

He has been a speaker at major conventions of business, trade, civic and political groups throughout the country including the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Executive Institute of the FBI Academy, the National School Boards Association and many conventions of state associations of local public officials.

Mr. Denholm received a bachelor's degree in history from Santa Clara University. Before moving to Virginia in 1974 to work with the Public Service Research organizations, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the California State Assembly. He served 31 years in the Naval Reserve. His hobbies include motorcycling, leather craft and making buttons.

Northern Virginia Tea Party Supporting the Northern Virginia Tea Party Movement and America's Tea Party Movement No. Va. Tea Party is a Collaboration of Independent Tea Party Organizers, member Virginia Federation of Tea Party Patriots Grass Roots Action Planning LunchEon Page (GRAPLE)
Our GRAPLE program has been drawing consistent large crowds . We promote a return to Consitutional limited government. Advance RSVP for Freedom Leadership Conference GRAPLE SE with David Denholm Thurmont, Maryland (about an hour from NoVa.) Thursday Nov. 11, 2010 1pm - 4pm (This is Veteran's Day, a Federal Holiday.) Advance RSVP will guarantee you access to the Early Bird pricing but does not commit you to anything if it turns out you can't make it. GRAPLE Picnic and Ice Cream Social at Davis General Store Monday May 24, 2010. We had over 100 participants.	Sign up for our Opt-In Email List Sign up for our opt in Northern Virginia Tea Party email list. You may, of course, opt out at any time. denotes a required field. Monday, August 30, 2010 at 12 Noon* The below event had a standing room only crowd with more than 80 in attendance. NVTP GRAPLE Luncheon with VA Campaign for Liberty, Tertium Quids and VFTPP, Donna Holt, JohnTaylor and Angie Parker. They will be discussing the legislative agenda for the coming year. Breaking News: Constitional Attorney Pat McSweeney will brief us on Attorney General Cuccinelli's Lawsuit against the EPA regulating carbon emissions. (Pat is the lawyer that worked with Bob Marshall to get the Unconstitutional Regional Taxing Authorities overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court) Other special guests to be announced. The meeting will be followed by an organizational meeting of Falls Church Tea Party, which will serve all areas with a Falls Church address. Cost will be $12 (includes , tax and tip) plus a $3 voluntary meeting donation to NVTP. Donations are not tax deductible. Location: Mad Fox Brewing Company 444 West Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 The menu will consist of all you can eat pizza and finger food buffet with Greek salad including options suitible for vegetarians. Includes coffee, tea or fountain beverage. Cash bar. Monday, August 16, 2010 at 12 Noon Lunch and Dialog with Congressman Frank Wolf We were over capacity for the room for this event. Space is Limited Grass Roots Training on Tea Party Public Relations/Press Relations Featured Speaker TBA Also, Congress Frank Wolf will be joining us for a candid dialog on the severe problems facing the US because of reckless government spending, borrowing and monetary policy. The US Government has put our future in great jeopardy and we want answers and real solutions. Prepare your question for the Congressman; questions will be taken from the audience. The luncheon will be a deluxe cold cut buffet with additional selections suitable for vegetarians. Location: Herndon (not Vienna) Amphora Diner Deluxe, 1151 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 The cost is $20 and includes a donation to benefit Northern Virginia Tea Party. Those not eating or ordering of the menu are asked to make a suggested event donation of $3.00 to benefit NVTP, donations are not tax deductible. Northern Virginia Tea Party does not endorse candidates or political parties. August 2, 2010 Arizona Day GRAPLE at Noon with Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart. Location: Harvest Moon Restaurant (very central location) 7260 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church VA 22042 (across from Loehmann’s Plaza on Rt. 50 inside the beltway. Grass Roots Action Planning Luncheon on Alinsky Strategies Monday, July 19, 2010 at NOON Join us for our 4th installment of Saul Alinsky Strategies with Davis Denholm at Wu's Garden Restaurant in Vienna. David Deholm has a unique perspective political organizing and offers many insights into the political force called the Tea Party Movement. Also, a representative from Fairfax Tax Payers Alliance will be joining us for an up to the minute report. Candidates for office are welcome and will given 2 minutes to speak and are required to answer questions. Other special guests to be announced. Wu's Garden is located at: 418 Maple Ave E, Vienna VA 22180. Cost is $13 per person for a family style meal with 5 entrees plus an egg roll, includes Chinese tea and beverage. We also ask a suggested donation of $3 to defray our expenses of these and other events. Donations not tax deductible. Please pay for your lunch at the door. This is an authorized program of Northern Virginia Tea Party. Entrees included in family style meal include Shrimp Peking, Kung Pau Chicken, Combination Lo-Mein, Beef Broccoli and Vegetable Saute. If you require a special meal, you may order off the menu but please arrive 15 minutes early to facilitate this. Details subject to change. July 5, 2010 Independence Weekend Wrap Up Tea Party Picnic 4pm to 7pm (program to begin at 5pm) Northern Virginia Tea Party Presents: Read Fairfax Connection Newspaper Coverage of July 5th Event Here Independence Weekend Wrap Up Picnic Dinner Ice Cream Social and Watermelon Fest. With Special Historical Interpretations of President George Washington and Patrick Henry. Special guests to be announced. <<Breaking News>> Jonathan Moseley, Esq. Executive Director of American Border Control will be joining us with an update on the Arizona border situation. Location: Davis General Store 7600 Clifton Road, Fairfax Station Virginia NOTE: Candidates for public office have already confirmed their attendance at this event, get your questions ready. Northern Virginia Tea Party does not endorse candidates or political parties but does encourage members to participate in the political process. Due to risk of fire, no fireworks can be set off on the premises. Monday, June 21, 2010: GRAPLE Luncheon with Special guest speaker Delegate Bob Marshall. He will be speaking about his next Constitutional legislative initiative. Additional speakers TBA. Location: Harvest Moon Restaurant, 7260 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church VA 22042. Time 12:30pm-2:30pm. Following the luncheon we will protest the Cap and Trade scheme at Senator Webbs office (across the street.) Register Here for the June 21 events. The cost of the meal is only $12 at the door plus a voluntary suggested meeting donation of $3. The meal will be Chinese Buffet and price includes beverage, tax and tip. Special meal accommodation can be made for those sensitive to MSG. Monday, June 7, 2010: GRAPLE Luncheon Sterling/ Great Falls area. RSVP HERE for the luncheon. 1pm-3pm Location: Location Velocity 5 Sports Restaurant at 20789 Great Falls Plaza, Sterling, Virginia. Cost will be $10 for all you can eat finger food buffet non alcoholic beverages included plus $3 suggested voluntary meeting donation. RSVP HERE for the luncheon. Speakers include Corey Stewart, Chairman of Prince William County Board of Supervisors will speak on illegal immigration and Ben Marchi of Americans for Prosperity will be speaking on "What you really CAN cut in the Virginia State budget. Tuesday June 1, 2010 GRAPLE Dinner Program -- Arlington. Review of Graple Dinner by Participant: Update on the NOVA Tea Party's GRAPLE Dinner on Tuesday evening: "I'm glad that I made time to attend the The GrassRoots Action Planning Learning Evening, sponsored by the NOVA Tea Party on June 1st, at the Yorktown Bistro in Arlington. I always come out of these events refreshed, recharged and rejuvenated, with renewed energy to continue the pressure for positive change. It was an inspiring and educational event. The evening's topic was Saul Alinky's Rules for Radicals, which has been a hot discussion topic since the Obama administration and groups closely tied to the administration make use of these strategies in the pursuit of their political agendas." "David Denholm, the speaker for the evening, gave an interesting recap of and detailed the organizational tactics encapsulated in the "Rules". Particularly relevant to the widely diverse, and highly active citizenry, sometimes referred to as the "Tea Party Movement" is "Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it and polarize it". One thing to keep in mind here, is that the strength of this movement has been its undulating and unpredictable nature, flowing like water and resisting any categorization." "Another good observation from the "Rules" is that "Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have." This country's grassroots groundswell of disenchanted Americans not only has real power invested in it by virtue of the Constitution, but we have a powerful and visible image that speaks to the concerns of real Americans. We have the potential to inspire myriad others to exercise their own latent power, take action and effect real change." "Eric Cary, candidate for State Senate in Maryland, took time to come to this event and rallied the large group in attendance. For anyone who hasn't heard him speak, he is very charismatic, funny and right on target with his comments and observations." "We had also invited the Congressional candidates from the 8th District to an informal Meet and Greet before the main event. Matt Mosely, Libertarian candidate, was there as was Matthew Berry, one of the Republican candidates for the 8th. Patrick Murray, the other Republican candidate, was not in attendance." "I hope to continue to see such large, educated, informed and enthusiastic crowds at future events. It was a great networking opportunity for those who attended."" Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:00- 9:30pm Arlington, Virginia By popular demand, Join us for our vitally important Evening Grass Roots Training Program Tuesday June 1, 2010 in Arlington. Bonus Optional Candidate Meet and Greet at 7pm (no extra charge). 8th district Candidates will be answering questions and speaking during the meet and greet. The optional meet and greet will be followed by Buffet Dinner at 7:30pm. Program will begin at 7:45pm. Evening GRAPLE Program (Grass Roots Action Planning Learning Evening) David Denholm will be our keynote speaker and will talk about the Saul Alinsky Rules For Radicals that the Obama Administration uses as its game plan. Other speakers will be announced as added. The buffet dinner will be $15 (please pay at the door with cash only) and includes beverage, tax and tip. Cash bar. Additionally, we ask a $5 suggested voluntary meeting donation to cover our expenses for this and other events. Attire: Business or snappy casual. The restaurant for the June 1, 2010, GRAPLE Dinner is the Yorktown Bistro, 5171 Lee Highway,Arlington, VA 22207-1603 Note: The 8th District Congressional candidates have been/will be invited to speak and will be answering questions from the audience. Other candidates are are welcome and if time permits will be a brief oportunity to speak. This event is being co-hosted by Arlington Tea Party and Northern Virginia Tea Party. David Denholm is the President of the Public Service Research Foundation, a non-profit research and education organization concerned with public policy on unionism in public employment and union political influence on the size, cost and quality of government services. He has been a guest on a variety of radio and television programs to discuss and debate issues involving union political power and influence. He has appeared on "The Today Show," "The MacNeil-Lehrer Report," "Good Morning America," and "ABC News Nightline. " He has been a speaker at major conventions of business, trade, civic and political groups throughout the country including the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Executive Institute of the FBI Academy, the National School Boards Association and many conventions of state associations of local public officials. Mr. Denholm received a bachelor's degree in history from Santa Clara University. Before moving to Virginia in 1974 to work with the Public Service Research organizations, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the California State Assembly. He served 31 years in the Naval Reserve. His hobbies include motorcycling, leather craft and making buttons.

	Monday May 24, 2010 1-3pm Fairfax Station. GRAPLE (Grass Roots Action Planning LunchEon) Picnic and Ice Cream Social. Grass roots activist and Tea Party leader Hon. Mychele Brickner is speaking on "Politician vs. Public Servant: Know the Difference". Tea Party Leader and Candidate for the MD State Senate Eric Cary will be addressing us again with another AMAZING motivational talk on what it means to be a Tea Party candidate. Conservative grass roots activist and 10th District Republican Committee Member Howie Lind will also join us. RSVP acceptances only. CLICK here to RSVP. Rain location arranged nearby if needed. The picnic will be at Davis General Store, 7600 Clifton Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039. Attire: Picnic casual or Hawaiian Shirt welcome. The pay a the door cost will be $12 plus a voluntary suggested meeting donation of $3. Donations not tax deductible. The menu will be announced later. Other meal options will be available if needed. Tea Party Activist and Maryland State Senate Candidate Eric Cary. Eric is a rising star in the tea party movement and an extraordinary motivational speaker. May 10, 2010 Late Breaking News: Eric Cary, Tea Party candidate for State Senate in MD to address GRAPLE Luncheon Monday May 10 in Vienna VA. Eric Cary is a widely sought after speaker at Tea Party Events. Sign up here. Please note that Northern Virginia Tea Party does not endorse candidates or political parties. Please join us for our "Getting Involved in the Political Process" edition of our GRAPLE Luncheon series at Wu's Garden Restaurant on Monday, May 10 2010 at 1pm (Program starts at 1:20pm and concludes at 3pm). To facilitate table service for our expected large crowd, we are offering a five course family style lunch for only $13. Includes only Chinese hot tea for beverage only. Please RSVP acceptances only here. See RSVP form for description of 5 course meal. We are also asking for a suggested voluntary donation of $3. Donations are not tax deductible. Seating is limited, so please RSVP today. Wu's Garden is located at: 418 Maple Ave E, Vienna VA 22180.