NHFFE Makes Big Debut

NH Families for Education made a big debut at the Victory Park rally on April 15th. The crowd heard speeches by Rep. Dan Itse, Senate candidate Jim Forsythe, with keynote addresses by Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, former US Senator Gordon Humphrey, and Thom Thomson, son of former NH Governor Meldrim Thomson. We met many friendly, supportive people. Our message of family involvement in education resonated with people. (We also had the cutest exhibit table there! Check out our Facebook pictures!) 

Just two days later, the RLC-NH and Cornerstone hosted a fundraiser for NHFFE. Tommy Newberry, author of “War on Success” spoke to a receptive crowd. Mr. Newberry spoke about the importance of families in raising their children and keeping spirit to succeed alive in our country. He talked about how many schools and other authorities recognize participation without real achievement and how that 

dampens the drive to succeed. Mr. Newberry encourages society, and parents in particular, to reward self-reliance, ambition, and hard work in all facets of life. The attendees included several Representatives and candidates including Paul Ingbretson, Fran Wendelboe, Ovide Lamontagne, Dan McGuire, Jim Forsythe, Andy Sanborn, and John Kalb. 

Jim Forsythe, chair of the RLC-NH and NH Senate candidate for district 4, said “The one thing that all our groups have in common is that we all believe that the family is the most important element when it comes to education - we must promote the involvement and empowerment of parents in NH.  I look forward to the efforts of the NH Families for Education PAC as they work towards this critical goal.” 

We want to give a special thanks to Jim Forsythe and Dan McGuire for sponsoring our fundraiser.