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STATE SENATOR RAYMOND FINNEY,

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the Eighth Senatorial District (Blount and Sevier Counties)...

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SPEAKING INVITATIONS
Partial List of Public Speaking Invitations

If you wish to invite me to speak at your civic or community club, organization, or church, please call me at my home (865.984.1424) or through my office (toll free: 1.800.449.8366; then, dial in my extension number: 12427).

2008

When the General Assembly is in session, I provide the following weekly updates of legislative activities:

Weekly updates online

Weekly updates by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald-- Go to the Politics Section

JANUARY 2008:
11: Legislative week in review (January 8 - 10) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
11: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
12: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Troop 81, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Alcoa
16: Press conference, Tennessee Conservation Voters, Nashville, to receive 2007/2008 Legislative Friend of the Environment Award.
18: Alcoa High School, Alcoa, government class (state legislative issues for 2008 session)
18: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
18: Legislative week in review (January 14 - 17) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
24: Helping Abortion's Second Victim, Blount County Right to Life's Remembrance and Prayer Service, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Alcoa; public is invited
25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
25: Legislative week in review (January 21 - 24) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
26: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., Third floor Commission room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
27: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Kodak United Methodist Church, Kodak
30: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
31: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
FEBRUARY 2008:
01: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
01: Alcoa Middle School school and community television network, Alcoa
01: Legislative week in review (January 28 - 31) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
03: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Arrowhead Church of God in Prophecy, Knoxville, Tennessee
06: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
08: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
08: Seymour Primary School, Seymour, first-grade reading rodeo
08: Seymour Intermediate School, Seymour, special education class, presentation of flag and awards
08: Legislative week in review (February 4 - 7) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
15: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
15: Legislative week in review (February 11 - 14) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
22: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
22: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
22: Legislative week in review (February 18 - 21) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
24: Hills Creek Baptist Church, Sevier County-- Pittman Center, 11:00 a.m. (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited.
29: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
29: Legislative week in review (February 25 - 28) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
MARCH 2008:
03: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
03: NOTE OF RECORD: One minister of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
07: Legislative Update, Blount County Farm Bureau, Maryville
07: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
07: Fourth grade classes, Fort Craig Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
07: Legislative week in review (March 3 - 6) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
14: Legislative Update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville
14: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
14: Legislative week in review (March 10 - 13) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
17: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
20: NOTE OF RECORD: One minister of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
21: Legislative Update, Sevier County Farm Bureau, Sevierville
21: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
21: Legislative week in review (March 17 - 20) by Internet video streaming-- cancelled, conflict with Good Friday - Easter holiday observances: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
24: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
28: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
28: Fourth grade classes, Eagleton Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., third floor County Commission room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
29: (2:00 pm) Sam Houston Birthday Celebration, Sam Houston Historic Schoolhouse, Maryville
30: (2:15 pm) State Healthcare Service Programs for the Un- and Under-served and Uninsurables in Blount County-- AccessTN, Blount County Lupus Support Group, Blount County Public Library, Maryville
APRIL 2008:
04: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
04: Taping, Prayer in School, One in the Spirit (Sevier County radio program), with Lizette Aparicio, Father Jay Flaherty, Louis Kahl, and myself, to be broadcast in several segments on WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville
07: Legislative week in review (January 14 - 17) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
10: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
11: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
14: Legislative week in review (January 14 - 17) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
18: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
18: Long-term Care Legislation, AARP Coffee Talk, 10:30 am, Morningside Village, Maryville
21: Legislative week in review (April 14 - 18) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section
21: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
24: America: A Home for Many Nations, Festival of Nations, Pigeon Forge Middle School, Pigeon Forge
25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., Third Floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
27: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach Central, Maryville, 6:00 pm (public invited)

MAY 2008:
01: Blount County Jaycees Legislative Mock Session for Blount County students, Tennessee General Assembly Senate Chamber, Nashville
02: Legislative Update Q&A, 8:00 a.m., Legislative Coffee, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville
02: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
02: D.A.R.E. Commencement Address, (for Pigeon Forge Middle School), 11:30 am, First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge
09: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
09: Senate Joint Resolution presentation (retirement of Principal Pete Carter), Fort Craig School of Dynamic Learning, Maryville
10: 1:00 pm Legislative Update, Q&A, Asbury Place Assisted Living, Maryville
16: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
18: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Lamplight Four Gospel Church, Maryville, 6:00 pm (public invited)
19: Caregivers' Town Hall Meeting, Blount Memorial Hospital (auditorium), Maryville, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (public invited)
22: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
22: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 88, Pecks Memorial United Methodist Church, Maryville.
23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., Third Floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
27: Availability of Healthcare Services in Tennessee, Hopeworks, Blount County chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Blount Christian Church, Maryville
28: Legislative Update, Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend
28: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville, 7:00 pm (public invited)
29: Groundbreaking ceremony, Pellissippi State Community Technical College, Blount County campus, Maryville
29: Candidates' Debate, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Sevier County Right to Life, third-floor Commission room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, 6:30 p.m. (public invited)
30: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)
JUNE 2008:
01: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Hills Creek Baptist Church, Pittman Center, 11:00 am (public invited)
03: Blount County Young Republicans' Club, Maryville
04: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Burnett's Memorial United Methodist Church, Pittman Center, 7:00 pm (public invited)
05: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
07: Legislative update-- Questions and Answers, Blount Business Professional Women, Maryville
10: Meet the Candidate Reception, The Diner, 550 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville, Tennessee, 5:30 p.m. (public invited).
11: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach Revolution, Maryville, (held in Heritage High School auditorium), 7:00 pm (public invited)
12: Candidates' Debate, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Blount County Right to Life, Blount County Public Library, Maryville, 6:30 p.m. (public invited)
13: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
17: Legislative Update, Sevierville Kiwanis Club, Sevierville
17: Legislative Update and Q&A, Blount County Right to Life, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Alcoa, 7:00 p.m. (public invited)
21: Meet the Candidate Reception (public invited -- details to be announced)
23: Candidates' Forum sponsored by Blount County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Blount, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Podcast: http://blountchamber.com (11:00 am); Forum: all candidates (11:30 am), Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville
23: Candidates' Debate, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Blount County Republican Women's Club, Dorothy Herron Room, Blount County Public Library, Maryville, 6:00 p.m. (public invited)
25: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Parkway Church of God, Sevierville, 6:30 pm (public invited)
29: (10:30 a.m.) St. John United Methodist Church, Maryville (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited.
30: "Let's Talk Frank" radio show, co-host with Rep. Stacey Campfield, Horne Radio Network, Knoxville, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
JULY 2008:
01: Tennessee Firearms Association, Knox County Chapter, Bob's Mountaineer Restaurant, Seymour
02: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach North, Maryville, 7:00 pm (public invited)
08: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
08: Last day to register to vote in the August, 2008 Primary election
09: Questions and answers, Blount County Highway Department employees, Alcoa, 6:15 am.
09: Opening ceremony- invocation (slow pitch softball series), Sporting Events Association of America, Grand Hotel Ballroom, Pigeon Forge, 5:45 pm
11: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
12: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 285, Laurel Bank Baptist Church, Friendsville.
12: Meet Raymond and Linda Finney (bean supper), Fellowship Hall, Restoration International Outreach Central, Maryville, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (NOTE: This public event is sponsored and all expenses borne by friends of Senator Finney at fair market value set by the church for facility lease to other organizations and persons. This supper is not a church-sponsored event.)
18: Early voting for the August, 2008 Primary election begins
18: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
21: Opening ceremony- invocation (fast pitch softball series), Sporting Events Association of America, Grand Hotel Ballroom, Pigeon Forge, 5:45 pm
22: Candidates' Debate, Finney, Overbey: Blount County League of Women Voters, Blount County Public Library, Maryville, 7:00 p.m. (public invited)
23: Blount County Realtors Association, O'Charley's Restaurant, Alcoa
25: Guest: Knox Politics with Representative Stacey Campfield, a public information program, Comcast Cable Channel 12, 8:30 p.m.
27: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
28: Interview (individual senatorial candidate), WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
AUGUST 2008:
02: Last day for early voting in the August, 2008 Primary election
02: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only)
05: Interview (all senatorial candidates), WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
07: ELECTION-- Please Vote!
22: State government operation/ mock legislative session/ civic responsibilities, fourth-grade classes, Carpenters Elementary School, Maryville

SEPTEMBER 2008:
... OCTOBER 2008:
06: Last day to register to vote in the November, 2008 General election
15: Early voting for the November, 2008 General election begins
30: Last day for early voting in the November, 2008 General election
NOVEMBER 2008:
04: ELECTION-- Please Vote!
DECEMBER 2008:
...

2007

JANUARY 2007:
07: BSA Troop 83 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for William Christopher, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Maryville
19: Tennessee Conservation Voters, Nashville, in acceptance of the Legislative Friend of the Environment Award
21: Sevier County Right to Life rally (opening remarks), Sevierville
22: Abortion Hurts Women, Operation Outcry rally, Knoxville
23: WBCR-AM 1470 AM, Maryville (legislative preview-- 5:15pm to 6:00 pm)
25: Blount County Right to Life, Alcoa
26: Fourth grade classes, Rockford Elementary School, Rockford (FOOTNOTE 2)
26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 585, Seymour
FEBRUARY 2007:
02: Fourth grade classes, Pigeon Forge Primary School, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 2)
02: M&L-- Pigeon Forge City Hall, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 3)
09: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
09: Fourth grade classes, John Sevier Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
14: NOTE OF RECORD: One page from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
16: Legislative update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville
23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
MARCH 2007:
02: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
02: First and second grade classes, Seymour Primary School, Seymour (to read a book to students)
07: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
07: NOTE OF RECORD: One page from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
07: Press conference with Representative Gary Odom and AARP members-- legislative launch of Credit Security Act of 2007, Nashville
09: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
09: Fourth grade classes, Eagleton Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
10: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 442, Maryville
13: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
14: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator and two pages of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
15: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
15: Interview, WLAC Radio, Nashville
16: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
16: Presentation of Senate Joint Resolution memorializing Gatlinburg's bicentennial celebration: Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, Gatlinburg
16: Interview, Horne Radio Group, 5:15 p.m.
21: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
21: NOTE OF RECORD: One page from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
23: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
28: NOTE OF RECORD: Two shadow senators from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
30: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
30: Fourth grade classes, New Center Elementary School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)
30: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 442, Maryville
APRIL 2007:
04: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator, one page, and minister of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
06: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
13: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
16: NOTE OF RECORD: Two shadow senators and two pages of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
20: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
20: Fourth grade classes, Porter Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
21: Opening ceremony, National Parks America Tour event, Sugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
21: Introductory remarks and flag ceremony: Spring Fling, Sam Houston Historic Schoolhouse, Maryville
25: NOTE OF RECORD: Three pages of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
Also, two pages of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
26: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 p.m.-- taking calls from listeners: (865) 981.0189 (FOOTNOTE 1)
27: Legislative update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville
27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
27: Fourth grade classes, Friendsville Elementary School, Friendsville (FOOTNOTE 2)
27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)

MAY 2007:
02: Sermon: Hendersonville Church of God, Hendersonville
03: NOTE OF RECORD: Two shadow senators from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
04: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
04: Fourth grade classes, Lanier Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
09: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.
11: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
11: Fourth grade classes, Maryville Christian School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
11: Legislative panel discussion: Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Consortium, Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg
13: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 777, Townsend
18: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
18: A Dream Fulfilled Two Centuries Later, presentation of Senate Joint Resolution memorializing Gatlinburg's bicentennial celebration, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Gatlinburg
25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
JUNE 2007:
01: Joshua Resource Center celebration, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Maryville
08: Flag dedication ceremony, Thompson-Carr & Associates corporate headquarters, Sevierville
09: Protection of Animals, Protection of Humans, Smoky Mountain Critter Festival, Blount County Humane Society, Passion Play Amphitheater, Townsend
14: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.-- I will take calls from listeners at (865) 983.0891 (FOOTNOTE 1)
19: Citizens for Blount County's Future, Dorothy Herron Room A, Blount County Public Library, Maryville
21: Speak to and present awards to winners of student essay contest, sponsored jointly by me and the Club Herald student newspaper, Seymour Middle School
25: Blount County Republican Women's Club, Room 433, Blount County Courthouse
28: Legislative update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce
29: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)
JULY 2007:
02: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 p.m. (illegal immigration legislation, including Senator Tim Burchett) (FOOTNOTE 1)
03: Iris B. Vest Widow Ministry, Sevierville
11: Opening prayer and welcoming remarks, Sporting Events Association of America (SSEA) Slow-pitch Softball World Series, Pigeon Forge
22: Sermon: Iris B. Vest Widows Ministry, Sevierville
28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor (Troop 81), First United Methodist Church, Maryville
28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor (Troop 88), First Baptist Church, Maryville
AUGUST 2007:
07: Protection of Second Amendment Rights, Knoxville Area Chapter, Tennessee Firearms Association, Seymour
15: Dedication of Clifford "Bo" Henry Memorial Highway, Maryville
16: Identity Theft, Blount Elder Watch, Everett Senior Center, Maryville
24: Fourth grade classes, Carpenters Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
26: Sermon: Iris B. Vest Widows Ministry, Sevierville

SEPTEMBER 2007:
03 - 08: M&L-- Sevier County Fair, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
08: M&L-- Sam Houston Schoolhouse Country Fair, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
08: Dedication of Sam Houston Memorial Highway, Maryville
09: Candelight Memorial Service, Tennessee Grands, Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights, Maryville
10: Foothills Striders, Maryville
12: East Tennessee Council on Aging and Disability, John T. O'Connor Senior Center, Knoxville
14: Awards presentation, Blount County Rescue Squad, Alcoa
21: M&L-- Fourth* Friday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) *This "Fourth Friday" meeting is moved back one week to the third Friday (September 21) because I will be in Nashville on September 28 accepting the Legislator of the Year Award from Tennessee CASA.
21: M&L-- Fourth* Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) *This "Fourth Friday" meeting is moved back one week to the third Friday (September 21) because I will be in Nashville on September 28 accepting the Legislator of the Year Award from Tennessee CASA.
23: Blount County Humane Society Pet Fair, Springbrook Park, Alcoa. See also: Animal Legislative Issues.
23: Taping series of programs, One in the Spirit (Sevier County radio programs), to be broadcast on WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville
24: News interview, WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville
25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, call-in program concerning child protection issues: 5:15 - 6:00 pm, (865) 984.1470
26: Fourth grade classes, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
26: It Shouldn't Hurt to Be a Child... How We Can Help, 1:00 pm, First United Methodist Church, Maryville (community invited). See also: Child Legislative Issues.
27: It Shouldn't Hurt to Be a Child... How We Can Help, 9:00 am, First United Methodist Church, Sevierville (community invited). See also: Child Legislative Issues.
28: Tennessee Court Appointed Special Advocates Association (CASA), Inc., Nashville
30: Taping of programs, One in the Spirit radio programs, to be broadcast on WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville
25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, call-in program concerning child protection issues: 5:15 - 6:00 pm, (865) 984.1470
OCTOBER 2007:
02: Seventieth Anniversary, Tennessee Drivers' License Examinations, Tennessee Department of Safety Drivers' License Testing Center, Maryville
07: (11:00 a.m.) Rescue Baptist Church, Friendsville (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited.
15: Ceremony recognizing Dr. Vada Bogart as Wal-Mart and Sam's Club Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Sevierville Intermediate School, Sevierville
16: Teen Reading Week (read book about government to classes, followed by Q&A session), William Blount Junior High School, Maryville
16: M&L-- Citizens for Blount County's Future, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
21: Sixth Annual Paws in the Park, Blount County Animal Rescue Effort (Blount CARE), Springbrook Park, Alcoa (See: POST AN-7 for more details.)
22: Smoky Mountain Amateur Radio Club, Alcoa
24: Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend
26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
28: (6:00 p.m.) Armona Baptist Church, Alcoa (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited.
30: Opening ceremonies, Hollywood Wax Museum, Gatlinburg
30: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, call-in program concerning the environment, conservation, and pollution: 5:15 - 6:00 pm, (865) 984.1470
30: New Heart Society, Alcoa Shoney's Restaurant, Blount County
NOVEMBER 2007:
01: The Road to Freedom, Tennessee Disability Coalition Bus Tour, Knoxville
01: Pro-life Challenges for 2008, Sevier County Right to Life, at Women-4-Women's Life House, Sevierville (6:00 pm -- public invited)
04: (9:15 a.m.) Burnett's Memorial United Methodist Church, Pittman Center (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited.
04: (10:30 a.m.) Webb's Creek United Methodist Church, Webb's Creek (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited.
05: Government operation, followed by work on Citizenship Merit Badge, Boy Scouts Troop 585 and other troops, Seymour United Methodist Church, Seymour
06: Listening Session for Senior Citizens, 9:30 am, Everett Senior Center, Maryville
07: Blount County Chamber of Commerce Human Resource Focus Group, Maryville
12: Meaning of Veterans' Day, Veterans' Day Flag-raising Ceremony, Maryville Intermediate School, Maryville
13: Listening Session for Senior Citizens, 9:30 am, Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center, Sevierville
13: Fourth grade classes, Sevierville Intermediate School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)
20: Family and Community Education, Seymour Public Library, Seymour
20: Pro-life Challenges for 2008, Blount County Right to Life, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Alcoa (6:30 pm potluck dinner, 7:00 pm program -- public invited)
27: Landlord-Tenant Issues, Good Landlords of Blount County, Blount County Public Library, Maryville
DECEMBER 2007:
04: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, explanation of state budget process and discussion of Tennessee Center for Policy Research's 2007 Tennessee Pork Report; listeners invited to call (865) 984.1470 from 5:15 pm until 6:00 pm
12: Fourth grade classes, Mary Blount Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, First United Methodist Church, Maryville

2006

JANUARY 2006:
06: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
09: Foothill Striders, Maryville Canceled because of my required attendance at a called meeting of the Joint Government Operations Committee Rules Hearing in Nashville
13: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
13: Fourth grade classes, Lanier K-5 Elementary School, Blount County (FOOTNOTE 2)
20: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
20: Fourth grade classes, Northview Elementary School, Kodak (FOOTNOTE 2)
22: Sevier County Right to Life's Rally for Life, Sevierville
26: Blount County Right to Life's Celebration of Life Service, Alcoa
27: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
27: Fourth grade classes, Rockford Elementary School, Rockford (FOOTNOTE 2)
FEBRUARY 2006:
03: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
03: Fourth grade classes, Walland Elementary School, Walland (FOOTNOTE 2)
03: Fourth grade classes, Foothills Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
10: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
10: Fourth grade classes, John Sevier Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
17: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
24: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
24: Sevierville Intermediate School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)
MARCH 2006:
03: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
03: Fourth grade classes, Jones Cove Elementary School, Cosby (Sevier County) (FOOTNOTE 2)
05: Mountain View Church of God, Maryville (God is Looking for Champions)
05: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (First Century Jewish Wedding: A Prophecy of the Coming Messiah)
10: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
10: Fourth grade classes, Maryville Christian Academy, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
10: Fourth grade classes, Fort Craig Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
12: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (Israel-- The Covenant Land of the Jews and Christians)
17: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
17: Fourth grade classes, New Center Elementary School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)
17: Fourth, seventh, and eighth grade classes, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Gatlinburg (FOOTNOTE 2)
23: Good Landlords of Blount County, Maryville
24: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
24: Fourth grade classes, Eagleton Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
24: Fourth grade classes, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
25: Fourth Saturday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville
26: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (Archeological Proof of the Israelites' Exodus: Egypt to Midian, through the Gulf of Aqaba)
31: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
31: Third through fifth grade classes, The Kings Academy, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 2)
31: Fourth grade classes, Alcoa Elementary School, Alcoa (FOOTNOTE 2)
APRIL 2006:
02: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville
05: Hendersonville Church of God, Hendersonville
07: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
07: Fourth grade classes, Boyd's Creek Elementary School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)
07: Fourth grade classes, Seymour Intermediate School, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 2)
14: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
21: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
21: Fourth grade classes, Porter Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
21: Fourth grade classes, Friendsville Elementary School, Friendsville (FOOTNOTE 2)
22: Fourth Saturday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville
28: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
28: Fourth grade classes, Montvale Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
28: Sixth through eighth grade classes (chapel program), The King's Academy Middle School, Seymour
28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville

MAY 2006:
05: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
05: Fourth grade classes, Mary Blount Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
12: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
19: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
20: Appalachian Heritage Day, Arrowmont School of Arts, Gatlinburg
26: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
26: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville
27: Fourth Saturday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville
27: Memorial Day Celebration, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville
JUNE 2006:
03: Commencement address, Sevier County Adult Education graduation ceremony, Sevierville
06: Knoxville Area Chapter, Tennessee Firearms Association, Seymour
13: Year-end summary of 2006 session of 104th General Assembly (Part 1): WBCR-AM, Truth Radio, Maryville
19: Year-end summary of 2006 session of 104th General Assembly (Part 2): WBCR-AM, Truth Radio, Maryville
23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville
23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville
27: Legislative update, Blount County Republican Women's Club, Maryville
JULY 2006:
05: Pigeon Forge Rotary Club, Pigeon Forge
13: Asbury Place at Maryville, Maryville
24: Sporting Events Association of America (SEAA) Fast Pitch Softball World Series, Pigeon Forge
28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville
28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville
29: Highway dedication, 278th RCT (Regimental Combat Team) Memorial Highway, Blount County
AUGUST 2006:
04: Sevier County Retired Teachers Association, Sevierville
05: Daughters of American Revolution (flag presentation ceremony commemorating newly adopted Pledge to the Tennessee Flag), Maryville
06: Dockery Family Reunion Association-- family reunion and dedication of Isaac Dockery historical marker, Sevierville
15: M&L-- Citizens for Blount County's Future, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
24: Fourth grade classes, Carpenters Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
30: Third, fourth, and fifth grade classes, Townsend Elementary School, Townsend (FOOTNOTE 2)
25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville CANCELED-- SCHEDULING CONFLICT: I will be in Nashville on this date.
25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville [CANCELED-- SCHEDULING CONFLICT: I will be in Nashville on this date.
30: Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend

SEPTEMBER 2006:
06: Advanced Placement Government Class, William Blount High School, Maryville
07 - 09 (am): M&L-- Sam Houston Schoolhouse Country Fair, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
07 (noon): M&L-- Pregnancy Resource Center, Maryville (closed to PRC staff) (FOOTNOTE 3)
11: Kodak Christian Academy, Kodak (chapel service)
11: M&L-- Keener Real Estate and Auction Company, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 3)
12: M&L-- Townsend Visitors Center, Townsend (FOOTNOTE 3)
13: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach (RIO) Central, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
14: M&L-- Ellejoy Road Market and Deli, Walland (FOOTNOTE 3)
14: M&L-- Chilhowee View Community Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
14: M&L-- Hill's Market, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
15: M&L-- Papa Kent's Restaurant, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
15: M&L-- Embassy Christian Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
18: Troop 585, Boy Scouts of America, Seymour (civic responsibilities)
19: Blount County Retired Teachers Association, Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County
21: Interview-- WBCR-AM (illegal immigration issues)
22: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
22: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
25: Taping session for "Abiding in Christ" with Pastor Jim Wood: XM 170 and SIRIUS 161 satellite radio station programs (topic: a Christian's civic duties)
25: Blount County Republican Women's Club, Maryville (Jessica's Law and related issues)
28: Tennessee Department of Children's Services Conference for Legislators, Alcoa
28: M&L-- Richard Williams Leadership Development Academy, Alcoa City Center, Alcoa (FOOTNOTE 3)
OCTOBER 2006:
02: Fourth grade classes, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
02: M&L-- Sevierville Ruritan Club, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
06: Fourth grade classes, Sevier Intermediate School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)
17: M&L-- Pittman Center Town Hall, Pittman Center (FOOTNOTE 3)
20: High school students, St. Andrew's School, Wears Valley Ranch, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)
20: The King's Academy, Seymour (chapel service)
26: House of Courage fundraising banquet, Alcoa
27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
NOVEMBER 2006:
01: Blount County Chamber of Commerce (legislative update), Maryville
01: M&L-- Parkway Church of God, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
01: Parkway Church of God, Sevierville (A Christian's Responsibilities in America)
02: Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors, Gatlinburg
02: M&L-- Sevier County Right to Life, Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
06: Sam Houston Elementary School, Maryville (environment and conservation issues)
07: Knoxville Christian Business Coalition, Knoxville
07: M&L-- City of Pigeon Forge City Hall, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 3)
09: M&L-- Kodak Public Library, Kodak (FOOTNOTE 3)
10: M&L-- Anna Porter Public Library, Gatlinburg (FOOTNOTE 3)
11: Shomair Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation, Knoxville (A Believer's Responsibilities in America)
13: M&L-- Friendsville City Hall, Friendsville (FOOTNOTE 3)
14: M&L-- White Star Market, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 3)
14: Smoky Mountain Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge
14: Radio WBCR, 1470 AM. Call in questions during broadcast at (865) 983.0892 [alternative: (865) 984.1470], from 5:15 pm until 6:00 pm (FOOTNOTE 3)
14: M&L-- Blount County Right to Life, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
16: M&L-- Rockford City Hall, Rockford (FOOTNOTE 3)
18: Opening remarks and dedication: ground-breaking ceremony for picnic area, Blount County Boys and Girls Club, Maryville
18: Shomair Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation, Knoxville (First Century Jewish Wedding: A Prophecy of the Coming Mashiach)
20: Fourth grade classes, Jones Cove Elementary School, Cosby (Sevier County) (FOOTNOTE 2)
24: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville CANCELED: Thanksgiving holiday season.
24: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville Maryville CANCELED: Thanksgiving holiday season
DECEMBER 2006:
15: Keynote address, Blount County Rescue Squad Christmas Dinner and Awards Program, Maryville
18: Fourth grade classes, Mary Blount Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2)
22: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville CANCELED: Christmas holiday season
22: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville Maryville CANCELED: Christmas holiday season]

2005

JANUARY 2005:
04: Smoky Mountain Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge
14: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
20: Blount County Right to Life Prayer and Remembrance Service, Alcoa
21: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
21: Blount County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coffee, Maryville
28: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
FEBRUARY 2005:
04: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
11: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
18: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
25: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
25: Maryville Christian Academy, Maryville
MARCH 2005:
04: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
08: Tennessee Coalition for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Nashville
11: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
18: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
18: Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, Gatlinburg
25: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
APRIL 2005:
01: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
05: Tennessee Home Education Association, Nashville
08: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
15: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
22: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
23: M&L-- Blount County Public Library, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
29: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)

MAY 2005:
06: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
06: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service Annual Citizenship Award Ceremony, Maryville
13: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
20: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
20: M&L-- Everett Senior Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
23: M&L-- Broadway Towers, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
27: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
JUNE 2005:
03: M&L-- Keener Real Estate and Austion Company, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 3)
04: M&L-- Pigeon Forge Community Center, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 3)
10: Blount County Adult Education GED Graduation Ceremony, Maryville
14: M&L-- Town of Pittman Center Town Hall, Pittman Center (FOOTNOTE 3)
22: Seymour Rotary Club, Seymour
27: Blount County Women's Republican Club, Maryville
JULY 2005:
05: Knoxville Area Chapter, Tennessee Firearms Association, Seymour
07: Sevier County Realtors Association Breakfast, Gatlinburg
07: Gatlinburg Rotary Club, Gatlinburg
19: Sevier County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Sevierville
AUGUST 2005:

SEPTEMBER 2005:
08 - 10: M&L-- Sam Houston Schoolhouse Country Fair, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
05 - 10: M&L-- Sevier County Fair, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
07: M&L-- Pregnancy Resource Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
12: M&L-- Hill's Market, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
14: Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend
14: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach Central, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
15: M&L-- Dunn's Market & Grill, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
18: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
30: Press conference: Henry's Station Restoration Project, Sevierville
OCTOBER 2005:
04: Smoky Mountain Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge
05: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach North, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
06: Sevier County Right to Life, Pigeon Forge
13: Pigeon Forge Hotel and Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge
13: M&L-- Townsend Visitors Center, Townsend (FOOTNOTE 3)
15: M&L-- Embassy Christian Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3)
19: M&L-- Parkway Church of God, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
NOVEMBER 2005:
02: Brotherhood of Valley View Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge (Wears Valley)
04: Harmony Adoptions Bicycle Tour, Maryville
07: Sevier County Ruritan Club, Sevierville
09: Knoxville Medical Services Assistants, Knoxville
10: Senior Citizens of Chilhowee View Community Club, Maryville
22: Fourth grade classes, Pigeon Forge Primary School, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 2)
DECEMBER 2005:
02: Friendsville Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Friendsville
27: Maryville Kiwanis Club, Maryville

FOOTNOTE 1: Every Friday morning when the General Assembly is in session, I provide a radio interview with Harry Grothjahn on radio station WBCR (1470 AM), generally beginning at 9:15 a.m. We discuss activities in the General Assembly during the week that has just been completed.

FOOTNOTE 2: I teach about state government at local elementary schools, to include a mock legislative session. This is the most enjoyable part of my job. We have great kids in my district. Teachers and parents should be very proud of them.

FOOTNOTE 3: In these community Meet & Listen sessions, I meet with constituents to discuss concerns and listen to recommendations and ideas for legislation.

2008
When the General Assembly is in session, I provide the following weekly updates of legislative activities: Weekly updates online Weekly updates by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald-- Go to the Politics Section
JANUARY 2008: 11: Legislative week in review (January 8 - 10) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 11: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 12: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Troop 81, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Alcoa 16: Press conference, Tennessee Conservation Voters, Nashville, to receive 2007/2008 Legislative Friend of the Environment Award. 18: Alcoa High School, Alcoa, government class (state legislative issues for 2008 session) 18: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 18: Legislative week in review (January 14 - 17) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 24: Helping Abortion's Second Victim, Blount County Right to Life's Remembrance and Prayer Service, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Alcoa; public is invited 25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 25: Legislative week in review (January 21 - 24) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 26: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., Third floor Commission room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 27: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Kodak United Methodist Church, Kodak 30: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 31: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate.	FEBRUARY 2008: 01: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 01: Alcoa Middle School school and community television network, Alcoa 01: Legislative week in review (January 28 - 31) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 03: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Arrowhead Church of God in Prophecy, Knoxville, Tennessee 06: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 08: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 08: Seymour Primary School, Seymour, first-grade reading rodeo 08: Seymour Intermediate School, Seymour, special education class, presentation of flag and awards 08: Legislative week in review (February 4 - 7) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 15: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 15: Legislative week in review (February 11 - 14) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 22: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 22: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 22: Legislative week in review (February 18 - 21) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 24: Hills Creek Baptist Church, Sevier County-- Pittman Center, 11:00 a.m. (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited. 29: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 29: Legislative week in review (February 25 - 28) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section	MARCH 2008: 03: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 03: NOTE OF RECORD: One minister of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 07: Legislative Update, Blount County Farm Bureau, Maryville 07: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 07: Fourth grade classes, Fort Craig Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 07: Legislative week in review (March 3 - 6) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 14: Legislative Update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville 14: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 14: Legislative week in review (March 10 - 13) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 17: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 20: NOTE OF RECORD: One minister of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 21: Legislative Update, Sevier County Farm Bureau, Sevierville 21: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 21: Legislative week in review (March 17 - 20) by Internet video streaming-- cancelled, conflict with Good Friday - Easter holiday observances: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 24: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 28: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 28: Fourth grade classes, Eagleton Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., third floor County Commission room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 29: (2:00 pm) Sam Houston Birthday Celebration, Sam Houston Historic Schoolhouse, Maryville 30: (2:15 pm) State Healthcare Service Programs for the Un- and Under-served and Uninsurables in Blount County-- AccessTN, Blount County Lupus Support Group, Blount County Public Library, Maryville	APRIL 2008: 04: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 04: Taping, Prayer in School, One in the Spirit (Sevier County radio program), with Lizette Aparicio, Father Jay Flaherty, Louis Kahl, and myself, to be broadcast in several segments on WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville 07: Legislative week in review (January 14 - 17) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 10: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 11: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 14: Legislative week in review (January 14 - 17) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 18: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 18: Long-term Care Legislation, AARP Coffee Talk, 10:30 am, Morningside Village, Maryville 21: Legislative week in review (April 14 - 18) by Internet video streaming: The Seymour Herald, Politics section 21: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 24: America: A Home for Many Nations, Festival of Nations, Pigeon Forge Middle School, Pigeon Forge 25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., Third Floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 27: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach Central, Maryville, 6:00 pm (public invited)
MAY 2008: 01: Blount County Jaycees Legislative Mock Session for Blount County students, Tennessee General Assembly Senate Chamber, Nashville 02: Legislative Update Q&A, 8:00 a.m., Legislative Coffee, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville 02: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 02: D.A.R.E. Commencement Address, (for Pigeon Forge Middle School), 11:30 am, First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge 09: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 09: Senate Joint Resolution presentation (retirement of Principal Pete Carter), Fort Craig School of Dynamic Learning, Maryville 10: 1:00 pm Legislative Update, Q&A, Asbury Place Assisted Living, Maryville 16: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1) 18: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Lamplight Four Gospel Church, Maryville, 6:00 pm (public invited) 19: Caregivers' Town Hall Meeting, Blount Memorial Hospital (auditorium), Maryville, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (public invited) 22: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 22: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 88, Pecks Memorial United Methodist Church, Maryville. 23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 3:00 p.m., Third Floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 27: Availability of Healthcare Services in Tennessee, Hopeworks, Blount County chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Blount Christian Church, Maryville 28: Legislative Update, Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend 28: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville, 7:00 pm (public invited) 29: Groundbreaking ceremony, Pellissippi State Community Technical College, Blount County campus, Maryville 29: Candidates' Debate, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Sevier County Right to Life, third-floor Commission room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, 6:30 p.m. (public invited) 30: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:15 am (FOOTNOTE 1)	JUNE 2008: 01: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Hills Creek Baptist Church, Pittman Center, 11:00 am (public invited) 03: Blount County Young Republicans' Club, Maryville 04: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Burnett's Memorial United Methodist Church, Pittman Center, 7:00 pm (public invited) 05: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 07: Legislative update-- Questions and Answers, Blount Business Professional Women, Maryville 10: Meet the Candidate Reception, The Diner, 550 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville, Tennessee, 5:30 p.m. (public invited). 11: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach Revolution, Maryville, (held in Heritage High School auditorium), 7:00 pm (public invited) 12: Candidates' Debate, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Blount County Right to Life, Blount County Public Library, Maryville, 6:30 p.m. (public invited) 13: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 17: Legislative Update, Sevierville Kiwanis Club, Sevierville 17: Legislative Update and Q&A, Blount County Right to Life, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Alcoa, 7:00 p.m. (public invited) 21: Meet the Candidate Reception (public invited -- details to be announced) 23: Candidates' Forum sponsored by Blount County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Blount, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Podcast: http://blountchamber.com (11:00 am); Forum: all candidates (11:30 am), Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville 23: Candidates' Debate, Bishop, Finney, Overbey: Blount County Republican Women's Club, Dorothy Herron Room, Blount County Public Library, Maryville, 6:00 p.m. (public invited) 25: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Parkway Church of God, Sevierville, 6:30 pm (public invited) 29: (10:30 a.m.) St. John United Methodist Church, Maryville (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited. 30: "Let's Talk Frank" radio show, co-host with Rep. Stacey Campfield, Horne Radio Network, Knoxville, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	JULY 2008: 01: Tennessee Firearms Association, Knox County Chapter, Bob's Mountaineer Restaurant, Seymour 02: Voting-- An American Freedom, An Obedient Service to God, Restoration International Outreach North, Maryville, 7:00 pm (public invited) 08: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 08: Last day to register to vote in the August, 2008 Primary election 09: Questions and answers, Blount County Highway Department employees, Alcoa, 6:15 am. 09: Opening ceremony- invocation (slow pitch softball series), Sporting Events Association of America, Grand Hotel Ballroom, Pigeon Forge, 5:45 pm 11: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 12: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 285, Laurel Bank Baptist Church, Friendsville. 12: Meet Raymond and Linda Finney (bean supper), Fellowship Hall, Restoration International Outreach Central, Maryville, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (NOTE: This public event is sponsored and all expenses borne by friends of Senator Finney at fair market value set by the church for facility lease to other organizations and persons. This supper is not a church-sponsored event.) 18: Early voting for the August, 2008 Primary election begins 18: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 21: Opening ceremony- invocation (fast pitch softball series), Sporting Events Association of America, Grand Hotel Ballroom, Pigeon Forge, 5:45 pm 22: Candidates' Debate, Finney, Overbey: Blount County League of Women Voters, Blount County Public Library, Maryville, 7:00 p.m. (public invited) 23: Blount County Realtors Association, O'Charley's Restaurant, Alcoa 25: Guest: Knox Politics with Representative Stacey Campfield, a public information program, Comcast Cable Channel 12, 8:30 p.m. 27: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 28: Interview (individual senatorial candidate), WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm	AUGUST 2008: 02: Last day for early voting in the August, 2008 Primary election 02: Meet the Candidate Reception (private invitation only) 05: Interview (all senatorial candidates), WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm 07: ELECTION-- Please Vote! 22: State government operation/ mock legislative session/ civic responsibilities, fourth-grade classes, Carpenters Elementary School, Maryville
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2007
JANUARY 2007: 07: BSA Troop 83 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for William Christopher, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Maryville 19: Tennessee Conservation Voters, Nashville, in acceptance of the Legislative Friend of the Environment Award 21: Sevier County Right to Life rally (opening remarks), Sevierville 22: Abortion Hurts Women, Operation Outcry rally, Knoxville 23: WBCR-AM 1470 AM, Maryville (legislative preview-- 5:15pm to 6:00 pm) 25: Blount County Right to Life, Alcoa 26: Fourth grade classes, Rockford Elementary School, Rockford (FOOTNOTE 2) 26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 585, Seymour	FEBRUARY 2007: 02: Fourth grade classes, Pigeon Forge Primary School, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 2) 02: M&L-- Pigeon Forge City Hall, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 3) 09: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 09: Fourth grade classes, John Sevier Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 14: NOTE OF RECORD: One page from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 16: Legislative update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville 23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)	MARCH 2007: 02: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 02: First and second grade classes, Seymour Primary School, Seymour (to read a book to students) 07: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 07: NOTE OF RECORD: One page from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 07: Press conference with Representative Gary Odom and AARP members-- legislative launch of Credit Security Act of 2007, Nashville 09: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 09: Fourth grade classes, Eagleton Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 10: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 442, Maryville 13: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 14: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator and two pages of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 15: NOTE OF RECORD: One page of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 15: Interview, WLAC Radio, Nashville 16: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 16: Presentation of Senate Joint Resolution memorializing Gatlinburg's bicentennial celebration: Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, Gatlinburg 16: Interview, Horne Radio Group, 5:15 p.m. 21: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 21: NOTE OF RECORD: One page from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 23: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 23: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 28: NOTE OF RECORD: Two shadow senators from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 30: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 30: Fourth grade classes, New Center Elementary School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2) 30: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 442, Maryville	APRIL 2007: 04: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator, one page, and minister of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 06: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 13: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 16: NOTE OF RECORD: Two shadow senators and two pages of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 20: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 20: Fourth grade classes, Porter Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 21: Opening ceremony, National Parks America Tour event, Sugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park 21: Introductory remarks and flag ceremony: Spring Fling, Sam Houston Historic Schoolhouse, Maryville 25: NOTE OF RECORD: Three pages of the day from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. Also, two pages of the day from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 26: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 p.m.-- taking calls from listeners: (865) 981.0189 (FOOTNOTE 1) 27: Legislative update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Maryville 27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 10:00 a.m., Room 315, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 27: Fourth grade classes, Friendsville Elementary School, Friendsville (FOOTNOTE 2) 27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, 4:00 p.m., Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)
MAY 2007: 02: Sermon: Hendersonville Church of God, Hendersonville 03: NOTE OF RECORD: Two shadow senators from Sevier County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 04: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 04: Fourth grade classes, Lanier Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 09: NOTE OF RECORD: One shadow senator from Blount County visited my Nashville office and the Senate. 11: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 11: Fourth grade classes, Maryville Christian School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 11: Legislative panel discussion: Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Consortium, Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg 13: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop 777, Townsend 18: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1) 18: A Dream Fulfilled Two Centuries Later, presentation of Senate Joint Resolution memorializing Gatlinburg's bicentennial celebration, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Gatlinburg 25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)	JUNE 2007: 01: Joshua Resource Center celebration, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Maryville 08: Flag dedication ceremony, Thompson-Carr & Associates corporate headquarters, Sevierville 09: Protection of Animals, Protection of Humans, Smoky Mountain Critter Festival, Blount County Humane Society, Passion Play Amphitheater, Townsend 14: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.-- I will take calls from listeners at (865) 983.0891 (FOOTNOTE 1) 19: Citizens for Blount County's Future, Dorothy Herron Room A, Blount County Public Library, Maryville 21: Speak to and present awards to winners of student essay contest, sponsored jointly by me and the Club Herald student newspaper, Seymour Middle School 25: Blount County Republican Women's Club, Room 433, Blount County Courthouse 28: Legislative update, Blount County Chamber of Commerce 29: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 9:30 a.m. (FOOTNOTE 1)	JULY 2007: 02: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, 5:15 p.m. (illegal immigration legislation, including Senator Tim Burchett) (FOOTNOTE 1) 03: Iris B. Vest Widow Ministry, Sevierville 11: Opening prayer and welcoming remarks, Sporting Events Association of America (SSEA) Slow-pitch Softball World Series, Pigeon Forge 22: Sermon: Iris B. Vest Widows Ministry, Sevierville 28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor (Troop 81), First United Methodist Church, Maryville 28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor (Troop 88), First Baptist Church, Maryville	AUGUST 2007: 07: Protection of Second Amendment Rights, Knoxville Area Chapter, Tennessee Firearms Association, Seymour 15: Dedication of Clifford "Bo" Henry Memorial Highway, Maryville 16: Identity Theft, Blount Elder Watch, Everett Senior Center, Maryville 24: Fourth grade classes, Carpenters Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 26: Sermon: Iris B. Vest Widows Ministry, Sevierville
SEPTEMBER 2007: 03 - 08: M&L-- Sevier County Fair, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 08: M&L-- Sam Houston Schoolhouse Country Fair, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 08: Dedication of Sam Houston Memorial Highway, Maryville 09: Candelight Memorial Service, Tennessee Grands, Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights, Maryville 10: Foothills Striders, Maryville 12: East Tennessee Council on Aging and Disability, John T. O'Connor Senior Center, Knoxville 14: Awards presentation, Blount County Rescue Squad, Alcoa 21: M&L-- Fourth* Friday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) This "Fourth Friday" meeting is moved back one week to the third Friday (September 21) because I will be in Nashville on September 28 accepting the Legislator of the Year Award from Tennessee CASA. 21: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) This "Fourth Friday" meeting is moved back one week to the third Friday (September 21) because I will be in Nashville on September 28 accepting the Legislator of the Year Award from Tennessee CASA. 23: Blount County Humane Society Pet Fair, Springbrook Park, Alcoa. See also: Animal Legislative Issues. 23: Taping series of programs, One in the Spirit (Sevier County radio programs), to be broadcast on WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville 24: News interview, WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville 25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, call-in program concerning child protection issues: 5:15 - 6:00 pm, (865) 984.1470 26: Fourth grade classes, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 26: It Shouldn't Hurt to Be a Child... How We Can Help, 1:00 pm, First United Methodist Church, Maryville (community invited). See also: Child Legislative Issues. 27: It Shouldn't Hurt to Be a Child... How We Can Help*, 9:00 am, First United Methodist Church, Sevierville (community invited). See also: Child Legislative Issues. 28: Tennessee Court Appointed Special Advocates Association (CASA), Inc., Nashville 30: Taping of programs, One in the Spirit radio programs, to be broadcast on WSEV-FM MIX 105.5, Sevierville 25: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, call-in program concerning child protection issues: 5:15 - 6:00 pm, (865) 984.1470	OCTOBER 2007: 02: Seventieth Anniversary, Tennessee Drivers' License Examinations, Tennessee Department of Safety Drivers' License Testing Center, Maryville 07: (11:00 a.m.) Rescue Baptist Church, Friendsville (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited. 15: Ceremony recognizing Dr. Vada Bogart as Wal-Mart and Sam's Club Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Sevierville Intermediate School, Sevierville 16: Teen Reading Week (read book about government to classes, followed by Q&A session), William Blount Junior High School, Maryville 16: M&L-- Citizens for Blount County's Future, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 21: Sixth Annual Paws in the Park, Blount County Animal Rescue Effort (Blount CARE), Springbrook Park, Alcoa (See: POST AN-7 for more details.) 22: Smoky Mountain Amateur Radio Club, Alcoa 24: Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend 26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 26: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 28: (6:00 p.m.) Armona Baptist Church, Alcoa (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited. 30: Opening ceremonies, Hollywood Wax Museum, Gatlinburg 30: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, call-in program concerning the environment, conservation, and pollution: 5:15 - 6:00 pm, (865) 984.1470 30: New Heart Society, Alcoa Shoney's Restaurant, Blount County	NOVEMBER 2007: 01: The Road to Freedom, Tennessee Disability Coalition Bus Tour, Knoxville 01: Pro-life Challenges for 2008, Sevier County Right to Life, at Women-4-Women's Life House, Sevierville (6:00 pm -- public invited) 04: (9:15 a.m.) Burnett's Memorial United Methodist Church, Pittman Center (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited. 04: (10:30 a.m.) Webb's Creek United Methodist Church, Webb's Creek (presentation for The Gideons International). Public is invited. 05: Government operation, followed by work on Citizenship Merit Badge, Boy Scouts Troop 585 and other troops, Seymour United Methodist Church, Seymour 06: Listening Session for Senior Citizens, 9:30 am, Everett Senior Center, Maryville 07: Blount County Chamber of Commerce Human Resource Focus Group, Maryville 12: Meaning of Veterans' Day, Veterans' Day Flag-raising Ceremony, Maryville Intermediate School, Maryville 13: Listening Session for Senior Citizens, 9:30 am, Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center, Sevierville 13: Fourth grade classes, Sevierville Intermediate School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2) 20: Family and Community Education, Seymour Public Library, Seymour 20: Pro-life Challenges for 2008, Blount County Right to Life, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Alcoa (6:30 pm potluck dinner, 7:00 pm program -- public invited) 27: Landlord-Tenant Issues, Good Landlords of Blount County, Blount County Public Library, Maryville	DECEMBER 2007: 04: WBCR-AM, 1470 AM, explanation of state budget process and discussion of Tennessee Center for Policy Research's 2007 Tennessee Pork Report; listeners invited to call (865) 984.1470 from 5:15 pm until 6:00 pm 12: Fourth grade classes, Mary Blount Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 28: Eagle Scout Court of Honor, First United Methodist Church, Maryville

2006
JANUARY 2006: 06: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 09: Foothill Striders, Maryville Canceled because of my required attendance at a called meeting of the Joint Government Operations Committee Rules Hearing in Nashville 13: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 13: Fourth grade classes, Lanier K-5 Elementary School, Blount County (FOOTNOTE 2) 20: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 20: Fourth grade classes, Northview Elementary School, Kodak (FOOTNOTE 2) 22: Sevier County Right to Life's Rally for Life, Sevierville 26: Blount County Right to Life's Celebration of Life Service, Alcoa 27: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 27: Fourth grade classes, Rockford Elementary School, Rockford (FOOTNOTE 2)	FEBRUARY 2006: 03: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 03: Fourth grade classes, Walland Elementary School, Walland (FOOTNOTE 2) 03: Fourth grade classes, Foothills Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 10: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 10: Fourth grade classes, John Sevier Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 17: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 24: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 24: Sevierville Intermediate School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2)	MARCH 2006: 03: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 03: Fourth grade classes, Jones Cove Elementary School, Cosby (Sevier County) (FOOTNOTE 2) 05: Mountain View Church of God, Maryville (God is Looking for Champions) 05: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (First Century Jewish Wedding: A Prophecy of the Coming Messiah) 10: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 10: Fourth grade classes, Maryville Christian Academy, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 10: Fourth grade classes, Fort Craig Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 12: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (Israel-- The Covenant Land of the Jews and Christians) 17: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 17: Fourth grade classes, New Center Elementary School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2) 17: Fourth, seventh, and eighth grade classes, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Gatlinburg (FOOTNOTE 2) 23: Good Landlords of Blount County, Maryville 24: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 24: Fourth grade classes, Eagleton Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 24: Fourth grade classes, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 25: Fourth Saturday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville 26: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (Archeological Proof of the Israelites' Exodus: Egypt to Midian, through the Gulf of Aqaba) 31: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 31: Third through fifth grade classes, The Kings Academy, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 2) 31: Fourth grade classes, Alcoa Elementary School, Alcoa (FOOTNOTE 2)	APRIL 2006: 02: Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville 05: Hendersonville Church of God, Hendersonville 07: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 07: Fourth grade classes, Boyd's Creek Elementary School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2) 07: Fourth grade classes, Seymour Intermediate School, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 2) 14: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 21: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 21: Fourth grade classes, Porter Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 21: Fourth grade classes, Friendsville Elementary School, Friendsville (FOOTNOTE 2) 22: Fourth Saturday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville 28: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 28: Fourth grade classes, Montvale Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 28: Sixth through eighth grade classes (chapel program), The King's Academy Middle School, Seymour 28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville
MAY 2006: 05: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 05: Fourth grade classes, Mary Blount Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 12: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 19: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 20: Appalachian Heritage Day, Arrowmont School of Arts, Gatlinburg 26: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 26: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville 27: Fourth Saturday with Senator Finney, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville 27: Memorial Day Celebration, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville	JUNE 2006: 03: Commencement address, Sevier County Adult Education graduation ceremony, Sevierville 06: Knoxville Area Chapter, Tennessee Firearms Association, Seymour 13: Year-end summary of 2006 session of 104th General Assembly (Part 1): WBCR-AM, Truth Radio, Maryville 19: Year-end summary of 2006 session of 104th General Assembly (Part 2): WBCR-AM, Truth Radio, Maryville 23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville 23: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville 27: Legislative update, Blount County Republican Women's Club, Maryville	JULY 2006: 05: Pigeon Forge Rotary Club, Pigeon Forge 13: Asbury Place at Maryville, Maryville 24: Sporting Events Association of America (SEAA) Fast Pitch Softball World Series, Pigeon Forge 28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville 28: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville 29: Highway dedication, 278th RCT (Regimental Combat Team) Memorial Highway, Blount County	AUGUST 2006: 04: Sevier County Retired Teachers Association, Sevierville 05: Daughters of American Revolution (flag presentation ceremony commemorating newly adopted Pledge to the Tennessee Flag), Maryville 06: Dockery Family Reunion Association-- family reunion and dedication of Isaac Dockery historical marker, Sevierville 15: M&L-- Citizens for Blount County's Future, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 24: Fourth grade classes, Carpenters Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 30: Third, fourth, and fifth grade classes, Townsend Elementary School, Townsend (FOOTNOTE 2) 25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville CANCELED-- SCHEDULING CONFLICT: I will be in Nashville on this date. 25: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville [CANCELED-- SCHEDULING CONFLICT: I will be in Nashville on this date. 30: Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend
SEPTEMBER 2006: 06: Advanced Placement Government Class, William Blount High School, Maryville 07 - 09 (am): M&L-- Sam Houston Schoolhouse Country Fair, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 07 (noon): M&L-- Pregnancy Resource Center, Maryville (closed to PRC staff) (FOOTNOTE 3) 11: Kodak Christian Academy, Kodak (chapel service) 11: M&L-- Keener Real Estate and Auction Company, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 3) 12: M&L-- Townsend Visitors Center, Townsend (FOOTNOTE 3) 13: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach (RIO) Central, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 14: M&L-- Ellejoy Road Market and Deli, Walland (FOOTNOTE 3) 14: M&L-- Chilhowee View Community Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 14: M&L-- Hill's Market, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 15: M&L-- Papa Kent's Restaurant, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 15: M&L-- Embassy Christian Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 18: Troop 585, Boy Scouts of America, Seymour (civic responsibilities) 19: Blount County Retired Teachers Association, Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County 21: Interview-- WBCR-AM (illegal immigration issues) 22: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 22: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 25: Taping session for "Abiding in Christ" with Pastor Jim Wood: XM 170 and SIRIUS 161 satellite radio station programs (topic: a Christian's civic duties) 25: Blount County Republican Women's Club, Maryville (Jessica's Law and related issues) 28: Tennessee Department of Children's Services Conference for Legislators, Alcoa 28: M&L-- Richard Williams Leadership Development Academy, Alcoa City Center, Alcoa (FOOTNOTE 3)	OCTOBER 2006: 02: Fourth grade classes, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 02: M&L-- Sevierville Ruritan Club, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 06: Fourth grade classes, Sevier Intermediate School, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2) 17: M&L-- Pittman Center Town Hall, Pittman Center (FOOTNOTE 3) 20: High school students, St. Andrew's School, Wears Valley Ranch, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 2) 20: The King's Academy, Seymour (chapel service) 26: House of Courage fundraising banquet, Alcoa 27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 27: M&L-- Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)	NOVEMBER 2006: 01: Blount County Chamber of Commerce (legislative update), Maryville 01: M&L-- Parkway Church of God, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 01: Parkway Church of God, Sevierville (A Christian's Responsibilities in America) 02: Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors, Gatlinburg 02: M&L-- Sevier County Right to Life, Third-floor County Commission Room, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 06: Sam Houston Elementary School, Maryville (environment and conservation issues) 07: Knoxville Christian Business Coalition, Knoxville 07: M&L-- City of Pigeon Forge City Hall, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 3) 09: M&L-- Kodak Public Library, Kodak (FOOTNOTE 3) 10: M&L-- Anna Porter Public Library, Gatlinburg (FOOTNOTE 3) 11: Shomair Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation, Knoxville (A Believer's Responsibilities in America) 13: M&L-- Friendsville City Hall, Friendsville (FOOTNOTE 3) 14: M&L-- White Star Market, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 3) 14: Smoky Mountain Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge 14: Radio WBCR, 1470 AM. Call in questions during broadcast at (865) 983.0892 [alternative: (865) 984.1470], from 5:15 pm until 6:00 pm (FOOTNOTE 3) 14: M&L-- Blount County Right to Life, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 16: M&L-- Rockford City Hall, Rockford (FOOTNOTE 3) 18: Opening remarks and dedication: ground-breaking ceremony for picnic area, Blount County Boys and Girls Club, Maryville 18: Shomair Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation, Knoxville (First Century Jewish Wedding: A Prophecy of the Coming Mashiach) 20: Fourth grade classes, Jones Cove Elementary School, Cosby (Sevier County) (FOOTNOTE 2) 24: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville CANCELED: Thanksgiving holiday season. 24: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville Maryville CANCELED: Thanksgiving holiday season	DECEMBER 2006: 15: Keynote address, Blount County Rescue Squad Christmas Dinner and Awards Program, Maryville 18: Fourth grade classes, Mary Blount Elementary School, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 2) 22: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (a.m.), Blount County Courthouse, Maryville CANCELED: Christmas holiday season 22: Fourth Friday with Senator Finney (p.m.), Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville Maryville CANCELED: Christmas holiday season]

2005
JANUARY 2005: 04: Smoky Mountain Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge 14: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 20: Blount County Right to Life Prayer and Remembrance Service, Alcoa 21: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 21: Blount County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coffee, Maryville 28: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)	FEBRUARY 2005: 04: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 11: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 18: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 25: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 25: Maryville Christian Academy, Maryville	MARCH 2005: 04: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 08: Tennessee Coalition for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Nashville 11: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 18: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 18: Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, Gatlinburg 25: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)	APRIL 2005: 01: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 05: Tennessee Home Education Association, Nashville 08: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 15: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 22: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 23: M&L-- Blount County Public Library, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 29: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)
MAY 2005: 06: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 06: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service Annual Citizenship Award Ceremony, Maryville 13: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 20: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1) 20: M&L-- Everett Senior Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 23: M&L-- Broadway Towers, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 27: WBCR-AM (FOOTNOTE 1)	JUNE 2005: 03: M&L-- Keener Real Estate and Austion Company, Seymour (FOOTNOTE 3) 04: M&L-- Pigeon Forge Community Center, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 3) 10: Blount County Adult Education GED Graduation Ceremony, Maryville 14: M&L-- Town of Pittman Center Town Hall, Pittman Center (FOOTNOTE 3) 22: Seymour Rotary Club, Seymour 27: Blount County Women's Republican Club, Maryville	JULY 2005: 05: Knoxville Area Chapter, Tennessee Firearms Association, Seymour 07: Sevier County Realtors Association Breakfast, Gatlinburg 07: Gatlinburg Rotary Club, Gatlinburg 19: Sevier County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Sevierville	AUGUST 2005:
SEPTEMBER 2005: 08 - 10: M&L-- Sam Houston Schoolhouse Country Fair, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 05 - 10: M&L-- Sevier County Fair, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 07: M&L-- Pregnancy Resource Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 12: M&L-- Hill's Market, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 14: Foothills Kiwanis Club, Townsend 14: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach Central, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 15: M&L-- Dunn's Market & Grill, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3) 18: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach East, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 30: Press conference: Henry's Station Restoration Project, Sevierville	OCTOBER 2005: 04: Smoky Mountain Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge 05: M&L-- Restoration International Outreach North, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 06: Sevier County Right to Life, Pigeon Forge 13: Pigeon Forge Hotel and Lodging Association, Pigeon Forge 13: M&L-- Townsend Visitors Center, Townsend (FOOTNOTE 3) 15: M&L-- Embassy Christian Center, Maryville (FOOTNOTE 3) 19: M&L-- Parkway Church of God, Sevierville (FOOTNOTE 3)	NOVEMBER 2005: 02: Brotherhood of Valley View Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge (Wears Valley) 04: Harmony Adoptions Bicycle Tour, Maryville 07: Sevier County Ruritan Club, Sevierville 09: Knoxville Medical Services Assistants, Knoxville 10: Senior Citizens of Chilhowee View Community Club, Maryville 22: Fourth grade classes, Pigeon Forge Primary School, Pigeon Forge (FOOTNOTE 2)	DECEMBER 2005: 02: Friendsville Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Friendsville 27: Maryville Kiwanis Club, Maryville