Bus to 912 Rally at the Mall in Washington DC

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Comment by Gene Clem on September 10, 2009 at 1:54pm

There's a car seat available for anyone who needs a ride to Washington. It's leaving Valparaiso for DC on Friday morning, 6 a.m. There's also a hotel room available, to be shared with another male visitor. Let me know by 8 p.m. Thursday if you want it. You can call me at 219-459-1988. Bonnie Kuzminski

Comment by Gene Clem on September 4, 2009 at 11:24pm

This comment applies to the Traverse City to DC bus which, on September 11, starts in Traverse City and picks up passengers in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Brighton then proceeds to the Washington DC area.

The Traverse City to DC bus will pick up Kalamazoo area riders at the Comstock Park Park&Ride lot, location described below. The bus will not be able to come to the Kalamazoo area to pick up passengers. The additional time and mileage required will not fit into an acceptable schedule.

The pickup time at the Comstock Park Park&Ride lot will be approximately 9:00 AM, Friday, September 11. A more specific time will be determined and communicated soon.

Park&Ride Lot Details for Grand Rapids/Comstock Park

Primary Route: US-131
Local Route: West River Road
Exit Number: 91
Entrance Sign: Yes
Pay Phone: Near

Directions if you are coming from south of Grand Rapids:
From northbound US-131 take exit 91 (north of Grand Rapids). Turn right (southwest) onto West River Road. Lot is first right (northwest, inside the interchange).

Do not confuse the above described pickup location with the Comstock Riverside Park which is south of I-96 on the east bank of the Grand River. Do not go to the Comstock Riverside Park to get on the Traverse City to DC bus. Do go to the Comstock Park Park&Ride lot, described above.

If you have any questions, call Tom Calkins, 269-521-4215. If Tom is not available, an answering machine will take a message. If your need for information is urgent, call Tom's cell phone, 941-725-0710.

Comment by Gene Clem on August 31, 2009 at 12:15pm

Another trip originating in S. Bend area:
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If you are looking for a bus to get to the March on DC, there is one with seats still available leaving from Mishawaka early Friday morning, Sept. 11. You can also reserve a hotel room through him. Get in touch with Mr. Thomas Grimes to make your reservation. Here's the information I received:


Thomas R. Grimes
52676 Searer Drive
South Bend, IN 46635
Cell: 574 261-2546
Home: 574 272-5007


Bus Trip Details (all subject to change) itinerary is as follows:

1. Leave the Mishawaka (Wal-Mart McKinley Hwy at Ash / County Line RD.) area at 5:00 AM on Friday Sept 11.
2. Pick up riders in Toledo, OH (I-280 @ I-75) Petro Truck Stop – Iron Skillet Restaurant about 9 AM
3. Arrive at hotel near Washington National Airport approximately 4:00PM Fri. Rooms are based on double occupancy and breakfast if motel offers one. We are getting a deal on a Marriott brand for under $100 per room (included).
4. 8:30 AM - Bus will take us to RFK Stadium or Union Station parking lots where bus will stay during the day. We need to take a short Metra train ride to the National Mall staging area. Each person pays for ticket R/T about $2.75.
5. Bus will leave DC late afternoon after the rally We will stop for stretch and a meal (not included) after several hours. Anticipated arrival Toledo, 2 to 3 AM - South Bend area 5 to 6 AM.

If all works as planned the following rates apply:

Top of list with guaranteed seat: $150 or more.

Guaranteed seat as available in order check received: $100

Bid on a seat:

Non-guaranteed seat placed in pool where seats will be filled by highest to lowest amount of check received. i.e. Send a check for any amount under $99 and if we reach our total goal of $7800 and a seat is available you can go. We have partial scholarship money available.

I need checks made out to Tom Grimes and mark “912 Trip” in lower corner. If you want receipt or check mailed back I will need a self addressed stamped envelope.

If you can afford to donate and can’t go, please help those that cannot afford full fair. Our objective is to make this a huge event with lots of patriots standing at the Capital steps.

Comment by Tom Calkins on August 20, 2009 at 8:27am

This comment applies to the Traverse City to DC bus. The deadline for making hotel reservations at the group rate is August 21. You can still make a reservation after August 21 but you are not assured to receive the group rate. If you have any questions e-mail Tom Calkins (TRCalkins8291@aol.com) or call (269-521-4215).

Comment by Barbara and Jack Tuitt on August 17, 2009 at 6:50pm

My husband will be going but I have not been able to talk to any one that he is signed up. I left a message on the phone number on the pdf and I'm waiting for a reply

Comment by Tom Calkins on August 13, 2009 at 12:56pm

This comment applies to the Traverse City to DC bus that has the possibility of a pickup point in the Kazoo area. I just talked to the trip coordinator. He confirmed that a Kazoo pick up is still being considered, but, since an alternative bus has been announced (starting from Madison Heights), he needs to know how many Kazoo participants prefer a Kazoo pick up. Please call ASAP Jason Gillman 231-932-9550 and tell him what you can of your intentions. If he does not get an indication of significant interest, the pickup point for Kazoo riders will be in Comstock Park in Grand Rapids

Comment by Tom Calkins on August 12, 2009 at 11:06pm

To avoid possible confusion I want to clarify that my previous comment relates to the "Traverse City to DC" bus that will pick up Kalamazoo area participants at Comstock Park in Grand Rapids or, possibly, in the Kalamazoo area -- pick up location not yet final.

I suggest, to avoid future confusion, that any additional comments relating to bus transportation to the DC event clearly state which bus option the comment applies to.

Comment by Gene Clem on August 12, 2009 at 9:32pm

Hi guys and gals.. just in case you're still looking: this is the cheapest, quickest one I've found, I'll be on it raring to go! :) Alice

ATTN: There will be a bus going from Madison Heights for the Big Washington D.C. Tea Party on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. The bus will depart from 660 W 12 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, (Home Depot), Sept 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm, Friday, will drive all night and arrive in Washington on Saturday morning for the Tea Party. Please bring your signs and all who want to join us. Our Bus will depart from Washington Saturday evening, about 8:00 pm, drive all night, and arrive back in Madison Heights, Sept. 13, Sunday morning. The bus has adjustable, reclining seats, designed for sleeping, and rest room facilities on board. The cost is $95 per person for the round trip, and does not include food. We may stop for breakfast Saturday morning and possibly for dinner in the evening on Saturday. We are still working out the details. We are suggesting you bring lunch for Saturday & snacks. Payment for the trip must be received VERY SOON! Call Sharon Snyder with questions and details. call (248) 588-8741 or e-mail me at sharonsnyder@wowway.com. The time is at hand for final plans so please call if you are interested ASAP. THANKS
"GOD BLESS AMERICA"

Comment by Tom Calkins on August 12, 2009 at 10:12am

Jason Gillman, Trip Coordinator, located in Travers City, sent the following hotel information to all people who have signed up for the trip. My impression is that some of you are still considering signing up for the bus trip but have hesitated wanting more lodging information. Therefore, I am inserting the lodging information here FYI.

Jason will be sending the bus itinerary out in a couple days. When he does, I will insert the information here in this events comments section. If you want to sign up for the trip, call Jason. His phone number is at the end of this comment.

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Hotel Accommodations:

A block of 30 rooms for September 11 and 12 have been reserved. The rooms are at the Sleep Inn, 2 Research Court, Rockville, Maryland.

The room rate is $69.00/night ($79.35, including tax) for a single (one queen bed), and $74.00/night ($85.10 including tax) for a double (two double beds).

EACH PERSON MAKING A RESERVATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE HOTEL’S RESERVATION SYSTEM TO MAKE THEIR RESERVATION. This is more reliable, less cumbersome and less prone to errors than having someone in our group serving as a middleman. Your should make your reservation ASAP, in any case, not later than August 21. After August 21 any unreserved rooms in our group reservation will be returned for use by the Hotel’s reservation system. After August 21, you can still make a reservation, but you will not receive the group rate.

Make reservations using the following procedure:

(1) Call the Sleep Inn number 301-948-8000. You will hear a recorded announcement that says “Thank you for calling the Sleep Inn Shady Grove” followed by a menu that includes “ For room reservations, press 1” At this time, press “1”. A reservation clerk will answer.

(2) Ask for a late arrival reservation for September 11 and 12 at the group rate for the Michigan Tea Patriots Group. You can guarantee the late arrival with a credit card. (If you do not want to use a credit card, you will have to arrange to send a check directly to the hotel for the first night’s charge.)

(3) Important – Make sure the clerk understands that you are a member of the Michigan Tea Patriots Group. Tell the reservation clerk about any special requests you have. If you have a problem with stairs, you don’t need to request a ground level room. There is an elevator.

(4) Record the reservation Confirmation number for possible future use. If you provide the clerk with your e-mail address, an e-mail confirmation will be sent to you.

If you need to cancel the reservation, it is your personal responsibility to do so. Call the hotel (301-948-8000) to cancel. Make sure you get and record the cancellation number for possible future use.

Here are some additional details about the Sleep Inn Shady Grove copied from their web page.

Free deluxe continental breakfast

Free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms

Free weekday newspaper

Free shuttle service to the Shady Grove Metro Station (contact the hotel
for more details)

Free local calls

The shuttle service to/from the Shady Grove Metro Station can be used if you want to travel to/from the DC mall at a time other than when our bus takes our group, or, if you miss the bus to/from the mall.

If you have any questions about reservations, need help making a reservation or if you encounter any other problem making your reservation, immediately call Tom Calkins, home: 269-521-4215. If Tom is not home, an answering machine will take a message, or, call Tom’s cell 941-725-0710.

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Thank you,

Jason Gillman
Industrial Covert Unlimited LLC
PO Box 5449
Traverse City, MI 49696
231-932-9550

Comment by Gene Clem on August 10, 2009 at 2:08pm

912 March on DC

The 912 March on DC is coming up in a little over a month. Here is some important information about it:

To sign up for the March on DC, goto: http://912dc.org. While donations are appreciated to help pay for staging, security, street closing, av equipment, etc., there is no mandatory cost to attend the March or the Training Sessions.

There will be training sessions, open houses, socials and other functions on September 10 and 11. Details can be found on: http://912dc.org.

Tea Party Patriots will be hosting a Sign Making Party on Friday, September 11.
Tea Party Patriots is planning a Social after the March on Saturday evening, September 12.
For Travel Arrangements, there are 2 Travel Agents you can use: Joanne Griffing and Christine Drawdy.

We are creating a 912 March on DC Page on our website. Look for it later this week.
If you are arranging a caravan, bus, or other transportation to the 912 March on DC, be sure to add an event indicating this on http://teapartypatriots.org so other people in your area will know how to get plugged in.
Use this form to Sign up to Volunteer.
Use this form to Suggest a Speaker. Many speakers will be firmed up this week so be sure to use this form right away if you have a suggestion. There will be a mix of elected officials/celebrities, grassroots speakers/regular Tea Party participants, and entertainment.

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