“To everything there is a season,
And a time to every purpose under heaven.”
Ecc. 3:1
As we reflect on another year of volunteer patriot service, thru our First Coast Tea Party participation, we are grateful to those that have met the call to “stand up” and “take action.” 2014 has been a testimony of “ordinary people doing extraordinary things” as “we the people” continue to respond to our calling. This year we have worked to educate our membership (and beyond), encourage candidates and help get their messages out, engage our members in a variety of local activities/meetings/events, reach out to other groups and build relationships, we’ve responded to our elected leaders on their voting records and issues important to us, we have highlighted our activities in the bi-monthly “American Patriot News,” honored our military, and hosted events and meetings.
Our chorus, “Let Freedom Sing,” had a banner 2014 with their efforts of “Telling America’s Story Thru Their Music” to many events/venues here in the N.E. Florida area. We salute this group of FCTP volunteers that share their musical talents joyfully!

We are now looking to a new year……2015. We will continue to applaud and support the heroes among us in uniform that sacrifice everything to protect us……whether serving in our military or first responders in our communities. We recognize and value their commitment to watch over us. The FCTP will carry the spirit of appreciation for these heroes (including their families) and in turn, recommit “OUR DUTY” of standing and working together to protect our rights and freedoms…..here on the home-front/our local communities.

Are you standing with us?

The winner of our September 2014 essay contest provides us with a reminder of remaining loyal to our Constitution as we stay the course and continue the work of reclaiming and preserving America’s values.

The Constitution of the United States of America is the life-blood of our
nation. This structurally simple but ideologically profound document is what
allowed our country to become the freest nation in the world, the greatest
example of individual liberty to all nations, and the most economically
developed country the world has ever seen. Thanks to its structural simplicity,the Constitution is easy to understand by all citizens and in reflecting the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, it is a guiding beacon that has been followed by generations of Americans, thus helping to preserve our freedom for over 200 years. The Constitution, like the Ten Commandments, gives a set of guiding principles for government that has no equal. It should be immutable and should remain the cornerstone of our nation, if we hope to remain a free country. By Armando Delgado

The First Coast Tea Party will look to the New Year with ongoing purpose as we are guided by our vision and mission and offer our volunteer service as warriors and foot soldiers of our time.

“If you think there has been no change after all our efforts-----imagine where the nation would be without them"

 Peter Lee

The First Coast Tea Party has experienced loss this year as we have said farewell to some patriots among us that have left their footprints on the movement that started back in 2009:

Judy Mabry----November 2014
Jan Hoffer----December 2014
Paula Helton---December 2014

May you Rest in Peace

Warm and best wishes to you and yours for a blessed New Year!
Carole, FCTP Chair

Our Vision: A strong America that preserves and protects opportunities for future generations.

Our Mission: To effectively impact our local communities, to include the selection and actions of our elected and appointed officials.