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Energy Citizens Rallies from Across America
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South Dakota Energy Citizens Rally
Huron South Dakota, September 07, 2009
An estimated 250 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, on Sept. 7, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including Todd Mortensen, president, South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association; Ron Kraft, retiree and board member of the Utility Shareholders of South Dakota; and Scott VanderWal, president, South Dakota Farm Bureau. KOKK-AM’s Zack Nelson emceed the event.
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Nebraska Energy Citizens Rally
Lincoln Nebraska, September 05, 2009
Approximately 120 people attended the Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Neb., on Sept. 5, 2009.
A range of speakers shared their stories, including Nebraska Farm Bureau President and farmer Keith Olsen, farmer Ron Pavelka, former Husker football player and small business owner George Mills, Nebraska State Sen. Tony Fulton and small business owner Charles Starostka. Nebraska State Sen. and farmer Chris Langemeier emceed the event.
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Michigan Energy Citizens Rally
Detroit Michigan, September 03, 2009
Approximately 750 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center in Detroit on Sept. 3, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including emcee Frank Beckmann of WJR-AM; Charlie Owens, director of the National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan chapter; Doug Roberts, Jr., director of environmental and energy policy of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Wayne H. Wood, president of the Michigan Farm Bureau; and Scott Hagerstrom, state director of Americans for Prosperity, Michigan.
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Virginia Energy Citizens Rally
Richmond Virginia, September 03, 2009
Approximately 200 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the Westin Richmond Hotel on Sept. 3, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including emcee Mark Hubbard, vice president of the state government relations group at McGuire Woods Consulting; David W. Schnare, director of the center for environmental stewardship at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy; Hugh Keogh, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce; Karen Kerrigan, president and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council; Chris Saxman (R-Staunton) of the Virginia House of Delegates; Aaron Copeland, future owner of Copeland Excavation; and Bill Gouldin, president of Strange’s Florist.
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Pennsylvania Energy Citizens Rally
Chester Pennsylvania, September 03, 2009
An estimated 300 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at Turbine Hall in Chester, Pa., on Sept. 3, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including John Brinson, Lehigh Valley small business owner; Matt Meals, Cumberland County farmer and national chair, Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation; Tore Fiore, executive director, Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau; Dennis Rochford, president, Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay; and Harry Alford, president and CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce. Commonwealth Foundation President Matt Brouillette emceed the event.
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Illinois Energy Citizens Rally
Springfield Illinois, September 01, 2009
An estimated 900 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield on Sept. 1, 2009.
Organized by an alliance of 23 national groups and numerous local organizations, the rally was a forum where Americans from all walks of life—farmers, truckers, energy workers, homemakers and others—could express their views on American jobs and affordable energy. -
South Carolina Energy Citizens Rally
Greenville South Carolina, August 31, 2009
200 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the Carolina First Center in Greenville, S.C. on Aug. 31, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including radio personality Bob McLain of WORD-AM, Harry Alford, president of the National Black Chamber of Commerce; Retired National Guard General Butch Kirven, chairman of the Greenville County Council; David Winkles, president of the South Carolina Farm Bureau; Mark Randolph, chairman of the South Carolina Trucking Association; and Liz Seman, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Greenville.
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Alaska Energy Citizens Rally
Anchorage Alaska, August 31, 2009
Nearly 300 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the Denai’ina Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including Vince Beltrami, president of the Alaska AFL-CIO; Andre Halcro of AVIS Alaska; Linda Leary of Carlile Transportation Systems; Crystal Nygard, owner of Tutka LLC; and Tara Sweeney of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.
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Minnesota Energy Citizens Rally
St. Paul Minnesota, August 31, 2009
Nearly 300 people gathered as part of an Energy Citizens Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy at the South St. Paul Hotel and Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including Kevin Papp, president, Minnesota Farm Bureau; Sheila Kihne, stay at home mom, Eden Prairie, Minn.; Dirk Bak, owner, SDQ Ltd; David Strom, talk radio host, AM 1280 The Patriot; and Patricia Anderson, Minnesota Free Market Institute.
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North Dakota Energy Citizens Rally
Bismarck North Dakota, August 27, 2009
National Center of Energy Excellence at Bismarck State College saw 350 North Dakotans gather as part of an Energy Citizens Rally For Jobs and Affordable Energy on Aug. 27, 2009.
A variety of speakers stood up to tell their stories, including Terry Fleck, motivational speaker, Institute of Attitude; North Dakota State Rep. Shirley Meyer (D-Dickinson); John Berger, manager, Mandan Tesoro Refinery; Eric Aasmundstad, president, North Dakota Farm Bureau; Holly Kohler, homemaker; Matthew Becker, student, University of Mary
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