2009 Defending the American Dream Summit

AFPF’s 2009 Defending the American Dream Summit was a tremendous success, with more than 2,100 grassroots activists from across the country pouring into Washington, D.C. for two days of grassroots training and networking. We had a great time getting to know some of our Kansas activists, and we’re sorry more AFP-Kansas members weren’t able to come.

For those of you who weren’t able to attend, C-SPAN recorded much of what occurred during the summit. You can watch their footage here: http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289277-1.

The 50-plus Kansans who attended the 2009 Summit had a special chance to view a highlight video showing some of AFP-Kansas’ accomplishments in 2009. To see it yourself, click here.

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“Not Evil Just Wrong” film screening Oct. 18

On Sunday, Oct. 18, AFP-Kansas and The Flint Hills Center for Public Policy are proud to participate in the world premiere of the documentary “Not Evil Just Wrong” by sponsoring a free film screening in Wichita. This documentary reveals the true human cost of global warming alarmism and its potential impacts on our economy.

“Not Evil Just Wrong” Film Screening

6:15 pm, Sunday, Oct. 18

CAC Auditorium, Wichita State University

The evening begins at 6:15 pm with a presentation entitled “An Atmospheric Scientist’s View of Global Warming” by Mike Smith. Smith will discuss the global warming argument from both sides and will answer questions. The film begins at 7 pm, and will be followed by a discussion and an update on current cap-and-trade legislation.

Reserve your seat today by emailing info@afpks.org or calling 316-269-4170.

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Kansas Dept. of Transportation Meetings

The Kansas Department of Transportation is conducting a series of meetings to discuss a proposed process for selecting highway projects. With the state of Kansas facing an anticipated budget shortfall of more than $500 million and with traditional sources of funding for transportation plans (such as bond indebtedness and motor fuels taxes) already being stretched to the limit, AFP-Kansas has serious concerns of whether the legislature should fund a multi-year plan instead of simply, providing appropriations for the necessary maintenance of our existing roads and highways. 

The meetings will all begin at 1 pm, and at 3 pm questions will be answered about individual projects:

Oct. 13 – Hutchinson, Grand Prairie Hotel ( 1400 North Lorraine Street, Hutchinson)

Oct. 14 – Chanute, KDOT District Office (411 W. 14 th, Chanute)

Oct. 19 – Mission, Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center (6200 Martway, Mission)

Oct. 22 – Dodge City, Dodge House Hotel & Convention Center ( 2408 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City)

Oct. 23 – Wichita, Wichita State University Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex ( 5015 E. 29th Street North, Wichita)

Oct. 26 – Hays, Fort Hays State University Memorial Union ( 600 Park Street, Hays)

We encourage you to take part in one of these meetings and to feel free to contact us with any questions you should have.  You can find additional information in our AFP-Kansas Transportation Policy Primer, which covers the varying discussion topics of this important issue.

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American Majority Candidate Training

Our friends at American Majority have several candidate training schools coming up, and we encourage anyone considering running for office to attend one of these informative sessions.

American Majority Candidate Training – Topeka

8:45 am to 5 pm Saturday, Oct. 17

Lower Level Conference Room

Hayden Office Building , 212 SW 8 th Street, Topeka

American Majority Candidate Training – Kansas City

9 am to 5 pm Friday, Nov. 6

Radisson Hotel – Kansas City Airport

11828 NW Plaza Circle , Kansas City, Mo.

For more information about either of these events email the Kansas American Majority staff, or call them at 785-233-3800.