Umbrella Group Planned and Candidates Endorsed at
Private Property Rights Conference

    A group of private property rights protectors adopted a proposal  for a state wide umbrella organization and endorsed two candidates for the U.S. Congress at their gathering Saturday in Cabool. They also heard speeches outlining what can be done to “make a difference” in determining rules and regulations placed on the use of their land and influencing the people making those rules.
    The tenth annual Conference on Private Property Rights, sponsored by the Ozarks Property Rights Congress, heard from candidates running for offices to be decided in the upcoming elections. The OPRC group announced their endorsement of Bob Parker for the 8th congressional district seat and State Senator Chuck Purgason for the U.S. Senate.
    OPRC president Russell Wood proposed an action presented to the group by Ray Cunio to create an inclusive body to speak as one voice for the several property rights advocacy groups scattered throughout the state which were represented at the gathering. “The new entity will enable the various groups to speak with a larger voice on common matters when appropriate,”  Cunio said.
    Carolin and Bill Burch were honored with  the group’s REAL Conservationist award, given each year for extra ordinary work in the effort to preserve private property rights. Wood said their recognition was long overdue after years of tireless effort to the cause.
    Carolin Burch, when announcing the endorsement of Parker and Purgason,  pointed out that OPRC had never endorsed a candidate before, but felt they “are our people and deserve our support.”  On the state level, OPRC member Mike Lind is seeking nomination in the 143 state representative race.
    Featured speakers at the all day event, which was opened with a greeting by State Representative Don Wells, were Ray Cunio, Paul Hamby,  Doreen Hannes and Ron Calzone

DVDs of the 10th Conference on Private Property Rights are available
from Recording Masters – Rt. 1, Box 816, Cabool, Missouri 65689 
417-962-5688
Thanks Art Hoover of Recording Masters for doing the video this year.
DVDs are $20 each for the first and
$10 each for the next  when delivered to the same address,
payable in advance by Visa, Mastercard, or
checks made payable to Recording Masters.
Contact Art for special pricing on larger orders
The DVDs will also be available at the Mountain Grove meeting in August and at Gainesville in September.

9th Conference on Private Property Rights
Saturday – August 1
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cinema II Theatre, S. Highway 181, Cabool, Missouri

Sponsored by Ozarks Property Rights Congress

The theme for this year’s Conference is How Local Citizens Can Deal With Intrusive Governmental Agencies & Non-Governmental Organizations

Speakers:

State Senator Chuck Purgason will give his inspirational perspective on protecting ourselves from agencies.

Dr. Max Thornsberry, President of R-CALF USA will talk about the National Animal Identification System and the USDA.

Ray Cunio, Citizens for Private Property Rights, will discuss The Clean Water Restoration Act,   its connection with  Missouri DNR’s Stream Re-Classification and how these tie in with Agenda 21.  A representative from Missouri DNR has been invited to speak.

Bob Parker will be speaking on EPA and DNR plans for Missouri watersheds.

Doreen Hannes will bring us up to speed on the regulation of normal gardening and home-grown food practices. International treaties are effecting proposed legislation to control our gardens.

The afternoon schedule will culminate with a panel discussion/question and answer session.

For the 6th year, The REAL Conservationist Award will be given.  Previous recipients are: (2003)Sarah Steelman, (2004)The Texas County Commissioners: Joe Whetstine, Don Shellhammer, Linda Garrett, (2005)Wanda Benton, (2006) Ray Cunio and Derry Brownfield, (2007)Chuck Purgason and Russell Wood, (2008)Doreen Hannes, and Mary Rivera.

DVDs of the USDA/NAIS Listening Session, June 9, 2009 in Jefferson City will be available for purchase. We will also have a videographer there to video the Conference with DVDs available about after the Conference.

Admission is free, but donations are welcome!

Complimentary coffee & doughnuts at about 8:30 a.m.

A catered lunch is available on grounds. The menu includes pulled pork, or chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, cobbler, & ice tea all for $6.50.  Or you can seek lunch on your own at area restaurants.