It's been such a busy and exciting week that I'm late! When I first started the President's Corner I said I'd aim for weekly but that was just a rough goal. Well, this issue will cover last week and the first part of this week. I'll plan to get one more out before Porc Fest and one more after the Fest by the end of the month. If you want to complain that I'll only do three of these this month, by all means, let it fly. At least that way, I'll know you're reading!

In the last Corner, I started a series that I'll pick up again after Porc Fest. It was my intent to continue it each week, but I realize now I need to cover a couple of things before the Fest.

An important thing worth covering is the Fest itself. So this week's message will serve to encourage you to attend the Fest. Last year's Fest was likely the largest single gathering of libertarians all year. This year's fest will be the largest gathering of libertarians to-date this year. In the May 13th issue, I gave an overview of why you should be at the fest. Now, here are some specific events that you won't want to miss out on:

• Before the 'official' kick-off of the Fest will be the 3rd Annual Mt. Liberty Hike. Dr. Michael Edelstein is hosting this year and I'll be trying my hardest to keep up with him. Between breaths, we'll probably talk about all sorts of things. If you want to bend Dr. Edelstein's ear (or mine, for that matter), hike along! It's a 'moderate' hike featuring a summit just under 4,500' elevation (the 'Liberty Summit'), fantastic views, and great conversation.

• The Republican Liberty Caucus is going to have an extensive presentation this year. For those interested in partisan politics, this would be a great opportunity to get an overview of how freedom fits into one of the two 'major' parties in NH. Topics covered include corruption, starting a weekly paper, and creating an effective campaign theme. Come hear from elected officials and the Chair of the RLCNH, Dan McGuire.

• Food, food, and ... cash! – If you're hungry, there will be a free bar-b-que on Friday night. Yes, I said free. Did you hear that – freeee foooood? And I bet it'll be really good, too! And for your Saturday night dining pleasure, bring your discerning palette to the Liberty Ladies Cook-Off featuring One-Pot Meals that you will get to judge! Cooks will be awarded cash prizes and everyone who participates will get yummy food! Note: this one isn't free – the cooks are really looking forward to their -cash prizes-. Did you hear that – casshhh prizessss! If you would like to participate as a contestant / cook for -cash prizes-, email the cutest Porcette in the world at edi@sugargroup.net.

• Saturday features a whole buffet of speakers and topics designed to give you a taste of what's going on in NH. Whether you live here or not, you won't want to miss out on learning about education, taxes, regulation, guns, state and local politics, and protests. The topics and presenters are the best in the state and guaranteed to impress the heck out of you! In fact, if you're not 100% impressed, we'll give you quadruple your money back!

• Which brings me to the most important point! The fest is FREE! That means you can come and enjoy the fun, friendship and great speakers without paying an admission charge. How can we possibly do that?

  We rely on donations to keep the FSP running and to keep Porc Fest free. We raise funds in a variety of ways. One of those ways is asking for them. But wait, don't click here to donate quite yet! Before you make your best contribution to the FSP, consider donating something to the Silent Auction we'll be having at Porc Fest. It puts the 'fun' back in fundraiser with competitive bidding on lots of neato stuff. If you want to contribute something for the auction, it's not too late. Email Jean Alexander at jalexander@freestateproject.org and make arrangements to bring your goodies. Proceeds benefit the FSP, helping us buy advertising (more below) and pursue other ways to work towards our goal of 20,000 pro-freedom activists in NH.

Okay, -now- you can click here to make your best donation to the FSP. Even more importantly, click here to put your name on the We'll Be There list for Porc Fest '06. It'll be the most exciting time for libertarians all year. Be there!