Pickled Palin! Laura Bush joins the Talibunny at June 5th "Complete Woman Expo 2010," Wilkesboro NC

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Palin, Laura Bush coming to Charlotte

Group moves women's event to Time Warner Arena

By Monte Mitchell | Journal Reporter

Published: April 21, 2010

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/content/2010/apr/21/palin-laura-bush-coming-charlotte/news/

WILKESBORO - Sarah Palin and Laura Bush won't be coming to Wilkesboro for a women's event this summer after all.

Organizers said yesterday that they are moving the venue from Wilkes Community College to Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena for better security, safety and parking.

The Blue Ridge Educational Resource Group said in February that Bush, the former first lady, and Palin, the Republican Party's 2008 vice-presidential candidate, would appear June 5 in Wilkesboro as part of the Complete Woman Expo 2010. The group had signed a contract to use the college's Watson Stage and grounds.

But organizers never provided an adequate plan to town and college officials for managing an anticipated crowd that grew in estimates from some 3,000 to more than 30,000 people. MerleFest draws more people than that, but it spreads the crowd over four days and requires a year of planning, with buses running constantly to move people in and out during the festival.

On Friday, Wilkesboro police told the Blue Ridge Educational Resource Group that it would not get a permit for a public assembly because organizers hadn't shown the ability to handle traffic, security and safety concerns.

Officials suggested that the event could be held in the college's Walker Center, which seats 1,100 people. A ticketed event there would not have required a town permit.

The group considered the Walker Center, but it decided to move the event to the Charlotte arena, which seats 18,000, it said in an announcement.

"We feel that the Time Warner Cable Arena fits our purposes and needs to make this event a success," said a statement issued by the resource group. "This move answers questions concerning security details, safety details, and all others needed including allowing room for more ladies to attend."

[abbeyco]

1. Bimbo and Bimbo-er?

I wonder how many other "complete" women will be attending this jabberfest....can you imagine the dispassionate ramblings of Pickles and the word-salad yammering of Bible Spice? I feel sorry for the normal folks of NC to have these 2 lowering the IQ of the entire state.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

2. From the "official" Website:

Blue Ridge Educational Respource Group is planning the first annual Complete Woman Expo in 2010 in Charlote, NC. The event will be held at the Time Warner Cable Arena on June 5th, 2010 from 8am to 6pm.

The purpose of this event is to motivate, inspire and equip women of all ages in the region to find purpose and reach their full potential as businesswomen, entrepreneurs, wives, mothers, etc. There will be no entry fee.

FREE General Admission Tickets Available.

Also, a ticketed luncheon for 75 will be held with Laura bush at noon. These tickets will be available for $500.00 each. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will also receive 20% of these sales. Mrs. Bush will be speaking after the luncheon at 1pm.

Sarah Palin will be speaking at 4:00pm, and will be holding a book signing for the first 75 people.

Vendors will be attending specializing in women's apparel, purses, makeup, accessories, etc. Food will be available throughout the day at the arena. Musical performances will be held throughout the event including Nichole Mullen, and local group, Chosen.

Rhonda Anderson

Twenty-three years ago Rhonda's family tradition of photo albums sparked the birth of Creative Memories - a company committed to helping people celebrate and preserve photos and stories. As a believer in Jesus Christ, Rhonda also knew the Biblical value of capturing our important God Moments through what she calls Faithbooking. Rhonda has been married for nearly 30 years to Mac and together they have four grown children and five grandchildren. Rhonda has co-authored two books, she has spoken on hundreds of radio and television programs and has interviewed for newspapers and magazines worldwide. Rhonda continues her full-time involvement as the Co Founder of Creative Memories, speaking and writing so other people may know the value of their unique story. Her passion for helping others see the power of their own story is obvious. You will be encouraged by the success others have had with this life-changing activity.

http://www.blueridge-erg.org/events.php

[abbeyco]

3. Okay, there's two choices after reading that dribble:

:puke: OR

:rofl:

[Raschel]

4. Palin's going to be in Minneapolis for a motivational seminar.

In the ad it said one of the things she will speak on is bringing balance in your professional and personal life.

I kid you not.

[Jackpine Radical]

5. I understand Palin is speaking on

how to time your resignations for maximum effect.