Our Mission

The mission of the VBTP is to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia
​by monitoring and engaging elected and unelected officials at the local, state and national levels.
The VBTP also conducts educational events on certain ballot issues.

Meeting Minutes

Virginia Beach Tea Party General Meeting – August 10, 2023


Meeting called to Order 7:00 p.m.
Prayer: Robert Dean
Pledge: Dianna Howard
Recognition of elected Officials present: Leslie Jones Virginia DARE Soil & Water Conservation Director, Senator Bill DeSteph
Introduction of speaker: John Larson Director of Public Policy and Economic Development
  • Presentation:  Offshore wind energy
Introduction of candidates running Office.
  • Mike Karslake
  • Nicholas Olenik
  • Leslie Jones
  • Senator DeSteph
Business meeting:
Determination of a Quorum confirmed
Motion made and passed to approve the July 13th meeting minutes. 
Larry Treasury Report $9,441.67 in bank, $240.27 in PayPal.
Committee Reports:
  • Paula Governors model policy before the Schoolboard policy committee
  • Membership reminded everyone to renew membership
  • Vic Legislative priorities submitted for approval.
Old Business:
  • Polo shirts are in $25 for those who want them.
New Business
  • Rona Marsh on the Wycliff development  
Announcements:
Chair remarks:  Adopt a spot is tomorrow Friday 11th 10am meet at the Pembroke Lake Circle Pump Station. 
Adjourn: 8:58pm

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