From: [email protected] Subject: Don’t Miss This Conference In Reno Land Rights Network American Land Rights Association PO Box 400 – Battle Ground, WA 98604 Phone: 360-687-3087 – Fax: 360-687-2973 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Web Address: http://www.landrights.org Legislative Office: 507 Seward Square SE – Washington, DC 20003 Don’t Miss This Conference In Reno 5th Annual Freedom 21 National Conference July 21-24, 2004 John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel Reno, Nevada Freedom 21 Co-sponsors Call 1-800-648-1177 For Reservations or go to: http://www.freedom21.org Eagle Forum American Policy Center American Land Rights Association League of Private Property Voters Heartland Institute Sovereignty International Paragon Foundation Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow Environmental Conservation Organization Wednesday, July 21 1:00 pm - Opening ceremonies and welcome - David Rothbard 1:15 pm - Session 1 - One Nation Under God Judge Roy Moore - refused to remove a monument containing the Ten Commandments in defiance of a federal court order which he believed to be an unlawful intrusion of the federal government into state sovereignty. He lost his elected position a Chief Justice of Alabama's Supreme Court, but won the admiration of millions. Hear this powerful speaker proclaim that America is - One Nation Under God! 2:00 - 5:30 pm - Session 2 - Advancing Freedom at Home, and Around the World David Rothbard - is President of the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, and will lead this power-packed segment featuring the people who are in the forefront of the Freedom 21 Campaign. These speakers are on the front lines, developing the strategies and organizing the efforts at home and around the world. Dr. Michael Coffman - developed the maps that were crucial to the defeat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Author of several books, and the Freedom 21 Alternative to Agenda 21, Dr. Coffman will lay the philosophical foundation for the choice between freedom, and collectivism. Henry Lamb - will provide an overview of how international organizations and agencies work together to influence domestic policy. His research and participation in U.N. meetings around the world results in vivid insights into the machinery that is systematically eroding freedom in America. Paul Driessen - author of Eco-Imperialism: green power; black death, will discuss what happens when freedom is lacking. His observations at home, and abroad, helped shape the ideas he offers for advancing the principles of freedom as the solution to many of the world's problems. Niger Innis - is the national spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), and will focus on rhe dastardly effects of anti-freedom policies on the poorest people in the U.S. and the developing world. He helped to organize the 600-person demonstration in Johannesburg, South Africa to announce to the delegates at the U.N's World Summit on Sustainable Development, that the people wanted Freedom 21, rather than Agenda 21. Floy Lilley, - founding member of the board of Sovereignty International, and former Program Director of the Murchison Chair of Free Enterprise at the University of Texas, will discuss Freedom's Possibilities: What Can Freedom Do for People and the Planet. Craig Rucker -Freedom on the Move: Stories of Victory by Pro-Freedom Forces? - Uplifting victories, with overhead photos, including defeat of Biodiversity Treaty on Senate Floor, forcing debate of science in Kyoto, 600 member Freedom 21 march in South Africa, food distribution by students in impoverished village in Mexico, and any other appropriate stories 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Get Acquainted Reception Wednesday, July 21 Thursday, July 22Friday July 23Saturday July 24 Thursday, July 22 8:30 am - Session 3 - The Big Picture - Reorganizing Society Dr. Michael Coffman - will review the programs and projects being used to achieve the goals of the Wildlands Project, which seek to "restore" half the land in the United States to "core wilderness." Henry Lamb - will review the progams and projects being used to achieve the goals of Agenda 21, which proposes "sustainable communities" as the alternative to people living where they choose. 10:30 am - Session 4 - The Impacts of Societal Transformation G.B. Oliver, III - is the Executive Director of the Paragon Foundation, who will discuss how the ranching industry is affected by domestic and international policies, and how land use constraints pose real threats to the continued existence of the livestock industry. Larry Pratt - is the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America. Disarming Americans has been a major goal of the "sustainable development" movement for years. Larry's organization has developed strategies and tactics that can be effective in responding to all threats against Constitutional values. Noon - Lunch on your own 2:00 pm Session 5 - Developing an Appropriate Response: Securing your property Wayne Hage - will share his years of experience battling for his property through the courts. Decisions in his case may be precedent-setting for other ranchers whose property rights have been "taken" by the federal government. Helen Chenoweth-Hage - brings her unique perspective as a former member of Congress, and now an educator on procedures for protecting private property rights. 4:30 pm Session 6 - Congressman Ron Paul Congressman Ron Paul - Champion of all who cherish the U.S. Constituion will tell us about the important issues he is working to advance. 8:00 pm. Michael Martin Murphey Concert (Optional) Michael Martin Murphey is widely know as America's #1 cowboy singer. He has long been a champion of the western lifestyle, and has helped focus national attention on the issues faced by ranchers. He recently performed a benefit for Kit and Sherry Laney that drew nearly a thousand people to western New Mexico. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity. Friday, July 23 8:30 am - Session 7 - What "Sustainable Development" is Doing to Freedom Tom DeWeese - President of the American Policy Center, will lead this session, which analyzes just how sustainable development is eroding the principles of freedom in local communities throughout the country. His recently released DVD, "Liberty in the Balance" is a must for every organization. Tom is one of the most dynamic speakers in the country on Constitutional issues. Don't miss this session. Michael Chapman - Find out how the sustainable development agenda is embedded in your children's curriculum and now mandated by federal law. His work with EdWatch has helped reject the "sustainable development" curriculum mandated by the "No Child Left Behind" program. Learn how his organization was able to influence the Minnesota State legislature to rewrite the state's curriculum to include education in the principles of freedom, instead of the principles of sustainable development. Michael Shaw - is a founder of Freedom 21 Santa Cruz. His experience with the first Local Agenda 21 program in the nation has equipped him to provide outstanding leadership in developing organizational strategies to counter the impact of sustainable development. 10:30 - Noon - Session 8, Developing an effective response Jim Burling - has litigated many important cases that establish case law in private property rights issues. His knowledge can help attendees avoid legal pitfalls and find strategies that may help keep private property in the hands of private individuals.. Chuck Cushman - is known by opponents as "Mr. Rent-a-Riot," because his response techniques have been especially effective. Learn how local grassroots actions can provide the impetus necessary to advance the principles of freedom in local, state, and national policy decisions. He trains emerging grassroots groups giving them the necessary skills to compete in their local issues. Mr. Cushman has been Executive Director of the American Land Rights Association for 26 years. Headquartered in Battle Ground, Washington, ALRA also has an office in Washington, DC and is represented by Mike Hardiman. ALRA is the publisher of the Land Rights Network. Noon - Lunch on your own 2: pm - Session 8 - Reports from the field Lori Waters - is the Executive Director of Eagle Forum's Washington office. As a resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, she saw the consequences of sustainable development, and became a successful candidate for the County Commission. She has led her county to reverse many of the sustainable development programs imposed by her predecessors. Sylvia Allen - Founder of Arizona's People for the West in 1992, and now founding President of Freedom for America League, will report on events before and after the devastating Rodeo/Chediski fire that burned 500,000 acres - right up to her back door. Clarice Ryan - will report on events and activities in Montana, where she works with Montanans for Multiple Use, and serves on the Bigfork land use advisory committee for the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. Saturday, July 24 8:30 am - Session 9 - Reports from Washington & Organizational Workshop Kent Snyder - is the Executive Director of the Liberty Committee, the Congressional Caucus founded by Congressman Ron Paul. Kent will discuss the pending legislation of concern to the caucus, which affects the Constitution, and, therefore, the principles of freedom. Michael Shaw and Brent Duncan - will lead attendees through a detailed organizational process that can be used by any organization in any community to make your organization more effective in advancing the principles of freedom in public policy. These people are doing it in their community, and have much to offer. 10:30 am - House Resources Committee Report Kathy Benedetto - will bring us an up-to-the-minute report from field hearings in Klamath Falls, and a full report of the good things Chairman Pombo's Resources Committee is trying to do. 11:15 am - Presidential Candidates Michael Peroutka (left), Constitution Party candidate. President Bush, or his representative, has been invited, but the campaign will not announce its intententions until a few days before the conference. Lunch on your own 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Presentation of the Freedom 21 Platform and Action Plan For months, Freedom 21 Santa Cruz has been collecting suggestions and ideas from individuals and organizations across the country. They have consolidated and condensed your ideas into the Freedom 21 Platform and Action Plan you received in your registration package. During this session we will review and discuss your ideas which will become the foundation for coordinated action by hundreds of organizations. 6:30 pm - Final Banquet C.J. Hadley has been editor and publisher of Range Magazine since 1989. Her magazine and special reports have been a leading force in efforts to protect western culture. She is an outstnding speaker, known for her straight-forward, tell-it-like-it-is style. This is the special, conference-ending event, and there will likely be a few surprises. Don't miss this event. 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