{"id":4582,"date":"2017-06-07T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/?p=4582"},"modified":"2024-09-23T22:47:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:47:29","slug":"2017-nwla-liberty-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/2017-nwla-liberty-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 NWLA Liberty Symposium: June 21st &#8211; 24th in Boise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The overall objective of the Northwest Liberty Academy is to teach students 12-112 the moral and ethical principles of FREE ENTERPRISE and a FREE SOCIETY through interactive games, exercises, panel discussions and more&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 John Adams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FREE ENTERPRISE. Participants will be introduced to basic economic principles through INTERACTIVE GAMES, where participants are not just in their seats, but on their feet in activities that teach them about free trade, entrepreneurism, and the consequences of political intervention.<\/p>\n<p>NWLA is pleased to have FEE, <a href=\"https:\/\/fee.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foundation for Economic Education<\/a>, America\u2019s oldest Free Market think tank as part of our annual Symposium and Regional Economic Workshops.<\/p>\n<p>Business leaders, entrepreneurs and public officials will join in two panel discussions: &#8220;The Unintended Consequences of Well-intended Legislation&#8221;. Learn how governmental rules and regulations can affect our economy, our lives, and our liberty.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Propaganda &amp; Political Correctness&#8221;: Learn how politicians, advertisements, and the media often use communication to influence public opinion. Discuss whether Political Correctness can lead to misrepresenting the intentions or meaning of a harmless statement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CIVIC DUTY. Students are introduced to the moral imperative of standing on principles over politics, irrespective of party affiliation. The second part of the symposium includes a personal tour of all three branches where students will meet with elected officials and learn about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The proper role of government in our Republic.<\/li>\n<li>The significance of the Oath of Office to uphold our Constitution.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding our inalienable rights to life and liberty including private property rights.<\/li>\n<li>The duty of the citizens to remain eternally vigilant as to the activities of those who govern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/2017-nwla-registration\/\">REGISTER NOW!<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"width: 80%; margin: auto; padding: 20px 10px; text-align: center; background-color: #21455f; color: #ffffff; font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Symposium Speakers &amp; Presenters<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"section group\">\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-909\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Mark-Herr.jpg\" alt=\"Mark Herr\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mark Herr<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Self-governance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-904\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Jason-Riddle.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Riddle\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jason Riddle<\/strong><br \/>\nProgram Director, Foundation for Economic Education, FEE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-911\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Michael-Boldin.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Boldin\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Michael Boldin<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder, 10th Amendment Center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-915\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Steve-Ackerman.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Ackerman\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Prof. Steve Ackerman<\/strong><br \/>\nProf. of Economics, CWI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-896\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Alex-Baron.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Baron\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Alex Baron<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder, Charles Carroll Society blog<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section group\">\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-901\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Erik-Finman.jpg\" alt=\"Erik Finman\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Erik Finman<\/strong><br \/>\nEntrepreneur; Founder, Botangle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-908\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lorna-Finman.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Lorna Finman\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Lorna Finman<\/strong><br \/>\nOwner, LCF Enterprises; Co-Founder, STEMbus.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-914\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Russ-Fulcher.jpg\" alt=\"Russ Fulcher\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Russ Fulcher<\/strong><br \/>\nBusinessman; Former ID State Senator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-906\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/John-Green.jpg\" alt=\"John Green\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>John Green<\/strong><br \/>\nConstitutional Attorney; Sound Money Advocate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-895\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Alan-Hodge.jpg\" alt=\"Alan Hodge\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Alan Hodge<\/strong><br \/>\nCo-Founder, NWLA; Pres., White Pine Foundation, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section group\">\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-913\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ron-Nate.jpg\" alt=\"Rep. Ron Nate\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rep. Ron Nate<\/strong><br \/>\nProf. of Economics, BYU; Idaho State Rep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-910\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Matt-Shea.jpg\" alt=\"Rep. Matt Shea\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rep. Matt Shea<\/strong><br \/>\nAttorney at Law; Washington State Rep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-902\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Isaac-Tellez.jpg\" alt=\"Isaac Tellez\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Isaac Tellez<\/strong><br \/>\nSr. Pastor HC; Former Missionary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-903\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Jake-Thompson.jpg\" alt=\"Jake Thompson\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jake Thompson<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder of HEROES, an Acton Academy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_5\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-905\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/JoAn-Wood.jpg\" alt=\"JoAn Wood\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JoAn Wood<\/strong><br \/>\nFormer Idaho State Rep.; Business Owner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section group\">\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_6\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-907\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lawerence-Denney.jpg\" alt=\"Lawerence Denney\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lawerence Denney<\/strong><br \/>\nIdaho Secretary of State<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_6\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-912\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ron-Crane.jpg\" alt=\"Ron Crane\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ron Crane<\/strong><br \/>\nIdaho State Treasurer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_6\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-900\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dan-Eismann.jpg\" alt=\"Justice Dan Eismann\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Justice Dan Eismann<\/strong><br \/>\nIdaho Supreme Court<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_6\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-899\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cliff-Bayer.jpg\" alt=\"Sen. Cliff Bayer\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sen. Cliff Bayer<\/strong><br \/>\nIdaho State Senate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_6\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-897\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Christy-Zito.jpg\" alt=\"Rep. Christy Zito\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rep. Christy Zito<\/strong><br \/>\nIdaho State House of Reps<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_6\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-898\" src=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Chuck-Winder.jpg\" alt=\"Sen. Chuck Winder\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sen. Chuck Winder<\/strong><br \/>\nIdaho State Senate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/2017-liberty-symposium-schedule\/\"> CLICK HERE<\/a> to see the 2017 Liberty Symposium Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nwlibertyacademy.org\/2017-nwla-registration\/\">REGISTER NOW!<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The overall objective of the Northwest Liberty Academy is to teach students 12-112 the moral and ethical principles of FREE ENTERPRISE and a FREE SOCIETY through interactive games, exercises, panel discussions and more&#8230; &#8220;Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.&#8221; \u2014 John Adams FREE ENTERPRISE. 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