Minister Ronald Smith is the founder of Children Need Both Parents, Inc. Ronald Smith has lit Michigan on fire and given the equal parenting rights movement a much needed boost of energy and passion. Ronald Smith is also the author of the book "Cheated". He is someone I consider a very close friend.
Our favorites are Ron Paul and Mitt Romney! John McCain will NEVER get our vote! Who will be running our country as John McCain takes his naps?
We will NOT vote for John McCain if he receives the Republican nomination for President. We are conservatives and we REFUSE to give him our vote.
John McCain is NO conservative and with the exception of his service to our country we do not like what he stands for – moving the Republican Party to the left.
He is FAR too liberal and it makes us ill to see what is currently happening to our party. Even if the Republican Party calls for unity around John McCain you will NEVER get us to vote for him. We also know MANY who feel the same way!
If McCain receives the nomination I know MANY conservatives who will either sit out on the November election or they will back a third party candidate. If McCain receives the nomination you will see all of the pundits talk about how conservatives sat out of the November 2008 election. Mark my word!
Republicans would be foolish to nominate McCain. There has been a lot of talk about Ronald Reagan during the Republican primaries. Republicans who are voting for McCain must be smoking something if they think that McCain is even close to Reagan. A Mitt Romney –Pres / Mike Huckabee – V.Pres. combination would be powerful and would defeat either Clinton or Obama! Once again, NOTHING could ever make us vote for John McCain as President. We know MANY who agree with us.
Ron Paul Mitt Romney John McCain Election 08 Super Tuesday Republican Nomination
Dance 4 Equality was established in 2006 and is dedicated to the message promoting equality and fairness. This movement came into light as the founder, through experiences with a biased and unfair court system, has pledged to advocate not only for the equal protection of fathers, but for the rights of children, parents, men and women, and all races.
Dance4Equality is comprised of individuals and families that look to inspire and advocate for fairness through the powerful and spiritual movement of dance. We were very excited to learn about this organization. United we all will end this madness!
Derek J Bailey - Founder
Tonia Bailey - Co-Founder
The United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate have introduced House Concurrent Resolution 241 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 59 respectively. This is further proof that our elected officials are finally starting to hear our concerns. House Concurrent Resolution 241 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 59 both express support for enacting joint custody laws for fit and willing parents. This is another trend of positive news for those who want to end the current state of child abuse that is occuring all across the United States.
It is a child's fundamental right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated EQUALLY by both fit and willing parents. To deny this is wrong. To deny this is CHILD ABUSE! It is sad that some ex-spouses have learned to hate their ex more than they love their children.
Keep in mind that these are federal resolutions and will add further strength to state level bills such as Michigan House Bill 4564 and Michigan House Resolution NN (2008). Remember our cause is justified and the moral one.
Legislation is just one way to obtain our goal. Another is through litigation against every county and family court system in America. An excellent example of this is the well organized United Civil Rights Councils of America which is planning a well coordinated class action lawsuit against every county in America.
Please join and RSVP for this upcoming event! You must RSVP in order to attend. Our agenda/plan of action is to discuss 1) Calhoun County Equal Parenting Symposium, plus launch symposiums in several more Michigan counties 2) 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek 3) 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival 4) Completion of 501C3 corporation status 5) HB 4564. 6) Michigan Resolution NN (2008)
This meeting is for District Advocates and Regional Directors.
Anthony Ciaus Pedersen ready to come home! Go Oakland A's! Wow did we create a cute baby!
Wow! What an awesome smile! Dad thinks Mom is smokin hot, super smart, a true friend and most of all his soul-mate!
Grandma and PaPa Pedersen enjoying the addition to the Pedersen family. Grandparents to seven grandchildren!
Daddy and Anthony
I will write more about this amazing moment very soon and I am sure Angela will also be posting soon to DaddyBlogger. I wanted to thank so many of you for your prayers and well wishes. Angela and I were stunned by the number of people that reached out to us. Thank you for being a part of this celebration. We are very blessed to have Anthony together and also friendships with so many of you. Special thanks to Carol Rhodes for coming to the hospital for her special visit. Robert
The National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids Michigan was a smashing success! Learn more.
Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born literally any day now! We are so excited we can barely contain ourselves!
Angela and Robert Pedersen
P.S. Rumor has it that Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born with full battle gear as a patriot of smaller government and Equal Parenting Rights! Government has no place in families.
Children have a fundamental and God-given right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated EQUALLY by both fit and willing parents. To deny this is wrong. Six days a month is child abuse.
A Smashing Success - National Fatherhood Summit - Jan 4 2008 Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan activists are ON FIRE! All across Michigan Equal Parenting Advocates are educating elected officials and Presidential candidates about the benefits of Equal Parenting Rights. Delete of Michigan Father's Rights Coalition is seen below educating Mike Huckabee about how children benefit from equal parenting rights. Delete was a critical part of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.
Mike Saxton, a district advocate for A Child's Right and Dads and Moms of Michigan, spoke directly with Mike Huckabee.
Here is Mr. Saxton's account: "At a press conference today at Demmer Corp. in Lansing Michigan I had the opportunity to discuss shared parenting with Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
First I asked if he supported the proposed "Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act" to which he replied he was unfamiliar. I was able to provide him with volume 34 #3 of The Liberator which contains the text of the proposed Act and also a brochure from Dads & Moms of Michigan.
Second, I explained that there were over 1 million non-custodial parents in Michigan and over 25 million in the US; if you were elected President what would you do you ensure that children have equal access to both fit parents, regardless of marital status? He replied that he supports shared parenting.
Third, we discussed Michigan's shared parenting bill HB 4564 and I asked if he would endorse it. He replied that he hadn't read it but that he does support shared parenting. Rep. Rick Jones was also present at the press conference and in response to my request has forwarded a copy of HB 4564 to Governor Huckabee's office.
I suggest that we all ask our Representatives and Senators to ask the candidates their stance on shared parenting, and for an endorsement of our HB 4564, as they accompany them on the campaign trail. Please check the evening news for coverage of the press conference."
Note the excellent use of the ACFC newspaper "The Liberator"!
You can view other activity below this post on DaddyBlogger.com or on Glenn Sacks' informative blog Michigan just wrapped up the highly successful National Fatherhood Summit.
Robert Pedersen discusses the National Fatherhood Summit and equal parenting rights on Trial by Money with Fred Neff.
Trial By Money can be heard live in Riverside Iowa on 1690AM and across the world through StarDust Radio's extensive online presence.
Richar Farr and Lary Holland dial in to add their perspectives to the conversations.
Robert Pedersen was interviewed regarding the Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit on Trial By Money with Fred Neff.
Trial By Money can be heard live on 1690 AM in Riverside Iowa and all across the country via the StarDust Radio Network.
We will have the interview up on DaddyBlogger as soon as we receive the recording.
The Media Coverage of the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, MI was truly impressive! Four different TV News stations, 7 Radio Stations and 6 different newspaper reporters were present at this event! My husband, Robert Pedersen, was given a standing ovation for his efforts in promoting this event. It was incredible and I was so happy for him that I had to hold back my tears.
The energy level during the event was high! The breakfast and lunch was excellent! The networking was priceless! The general opinion was that this event was outstanding and we had a full room!
There were people from all over the United States! Alabama, California, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania - just to name a few. Many different orgnizations were present at this oustanding event.
Minister Ronald Smith has clearly become a nationally known advocate and leader. Special thanks for all of the work Children Need Both Parents, Inc put into this summit.
Special thanks to the sponsors of the National Fatherhood Summit: 1) Children Need Both Parents, Inc. 2) Dads and Moms of Michigan & 3) Abundant Life Ministries
View Channel 13 News Coverage Video and Robert and Angela Pedersen Interview
A short break in a very productive day. Darrick Scott-Farnsworth (right)
L-R-F-B Rep. Pearce, Rep. Jones, Rep. Hoogendyk, Bishop Durham, Ed Bartlett Rep. Stahl, Pat McElligot
Dr. Mike Ross - Michigan Family Rights Coalition
Robert and Angela Pedersen
Robert Pedersen and Dr. Stephen Walker
Judge Willie Lipscomb
Minister Ronald Smith
Senator Mark Jansen
Rep. Hoogendyk
Rep. Tom Pearce
Rep. Robert Dean
Torm Howse 
Robert and Angela Pedersen 
Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and Pat McElligot 
Rep Rick Jones 
Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Syndrome Awareness Organization and Nash
Fathers4Justice
There were numerous other speakers that we do not have pictures of yet and hope to post them here in the future!
This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival in Washington, D.C.
MEDIA COVERAGE
WZZM Channel 13 News
WGVU NPR/PBS Interview
Christ's News Service - 6 different Michigan Christian radio stations.
Robert Pedersen was interviewed by Christ's News Service regarding the National Fatherhood Summit. This interview will play shortly after this event.
http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-39/1199284517190120.xml&coll=6&thispage=1
http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/NEWS01/712300590
and
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801010325
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS01/71228001
and
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS01/712290311/1002/NEWS01
and self published article in Battle Creek Enquirer with picture of Robert & Angela Pedersen
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080106/NEIGHBORHOODS03/801060324
http://hollandsentinel.com/stories/122907/religion_20071229073.shtml
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=85759
http://www.wwmt.com/news/fatherhood_1345977___article.html/summit_grand.html
http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7581067&ClientType=Printable
http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=1652
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topics/Summit
LaGrange Daily News - Georgia!!
The Media Coverage of the National Fatherhood Summit continues to grow! A Child's Right was able to obtain the coverage for the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Buy a Jan 1st paper to view or view this story online now.
Even more media coverage of the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit being held in Grand Rapids, MI. Tomorrow at 9:30AM Michigan time Ronald Smith will be interviewed on WGVU 1480 AM regarding the National Fatherhood Summit. You can listen live online here.
Exciting news! The Jan 1st edition of The Grand Rapids Press will be covering the National Fatherhood Summit. Ronald Smith was interviewed regarding this historic event!! A Child's Right has helped with the promotion of this event and we are excited to see such results. If you are not able to buy The Grand Rapids Press you SHOULD be able to view the story online.
Please register for the National Fatherhood Summit now!
Below is a list of media coverage of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - we are striving to further grow our media coverage. Things are looking promising and we are already getting some inquiries of this exciting event. The 2008 cyclists will be Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and our new cyclist Brian Downs, Esq. Stay tuned for more.
The media and blogger coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek has been simply amazing! This list will continue to grow as time nears the departure date of August 11th, 2007 for an area very close to the Lansing, Michigan Capitol. There will be media coverage throughout the entire 700 miles Robb MacKenzie and Robert Pedersen will have to pedal. We are also aware of post-D.C. Rally interviews that are already scheduled.
For media inquiries please contact Angela Pedersen at
269-420-3203
This media and blogger coverage list will be updated on a frequent basis! This is a long list for a very good reason! Children deserve better! Children deserve equal time with both fit and willing parents.
(**NOTE** On the left tab you can select pages and posts...look to see very frequent and numerous posts each day)
Channel 3 WWMT TV News Video
Fox News Promo Video
Fox News Channel 17 Full Interview
NEWS 8 WOOD TV
Phyllis Schlafly - NATIONAL MEDIA BREAK FOR THE EQUAL PARENTING BIKE TREK! If you have no clue as to why Phyllis Schlafly covering Robert Pedersen's Hero Dad Runner-Up Win and the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek is an incredible honor...you may need a refresher in a history course! This is HUGE! Lawyer, Author, Columnist, Political Analyst, founder of Eagle Forum, a legend, etc. Phyllis Schlafly's articles are syndicated in over 100 newspapers nationwide and her radio talk show is on over 460 stations nationwide! Phyllis Schlafly pictured below on right.
Radio Lia Show - Nationwide audience! CMA Award winner! A Media powerhouse! Listen to the unedited radio interview of Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclists Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie!
Battle Creek Enquirer - Circulation of over 35,000 with an even greater readership!
Human Events - Newspaper since 1944
1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels - Very popular in Michigan! *Listen Below*
1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels Interview #2
Philly Burbs - Philly based newspapers
Author Carey Roberts - This article will be in numerous newspapers and blogs across the country!
Michigan Bicycling Magazine - coming soon!
Red State - Top Conservative Blog in the nation!
First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern Radio Show - Link coming soon!
Recognition by the City of Battle Creek Mayor and Commission
Recognition by Calhoun County Michigan
Congressional Recognition from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
Adrian Daily Telegram - download pdf file below
Download adrian_daily_telegram_article.pdf - An excellent and must read editorial!
Lansing State Journal - Link coming soon!
WINN 98.5 FM - Listen below!
On Second Thought TV with William Wagener
Michigan Office of the Governor - Letter of Congratulations from Michigan's First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern
State of Michigan Special Tribute
Press Release Congressman Tim Walberg
Best Life Magazine's Hero Dad Contest - 3 million readers nationwide!
Channel 6 News WLUC (U.P. Michigan) - Link and video coming soon!
Stardust Radio Network - Listen to this entertaining radio interview.
Hastings Banner - Front Page News!
Christ's News Service with Sondra Gunderman - 6 different radio networks will run radio interview in Michigan
Bend Weekly - Oregon based newspaper
WBCK 930 AM Talk Radio *Listen Below*
Radio Lia Hot Topics - link coming soon!
The Father Life Magazine - link coming soon!
Detroit News - Reporter Libby Spencer
Capitol Hill Coffee House - David Usher
Emmett Township Supervisor and Township Board
Mens News Daily - David R. Usher
Glenn Sacks #1 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host
Glenn Sacks #2 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host
Studio 1714 (Flint, MI) (Below)
Arkansas Republican Assemblies
iFeminists - Carey Roberts
That's Saul Folks! Michigan Republican Party Blog
Calhoun County Republican Blog
The Controversial One - Akindele - Metro Michigan
Protein Wisdom #1 - Must visit, top ranked blog
Protein Wisdom #2 - Must visit, top ranked blog
Neatorama - 47th ranked blog in the WORLD!!
Feminist 4 Fathers - Teri Stoddard - Mens News Daily
Battle Creek Shopper - link coming soon!
Dean's World - Excellent Blog
Murdoc Online - One of the best military based blogs
Lary Holland - National Title IV-D Expert
North Decoder - Top political blog in ND
Davout - Canada
An Irishman - Ireland
Masculinisme - British Columbia
Menz Issues - New Zealand
Callum Phoenix' Rising - U.K.
Divorce/Child Support: The Destruction of America
Mens News Daily - Carey Roberts
Download news07.pdf - Adrian Daily Telegram Local News Briefs
PLEASE SUPPORT AND BUY DR. STEPHEN BASKERVILLE'S NEW BOOK "TAKEN INTO CUSTODY"
In Britain, this book is called "That Bitch: Protect Yourself Against Women with Malicious Intent". This book is burning up the charts. It has already received extensive (and positive) media coverage in the female sections of various British and Irish newpapers. "Reasonable women don’t seem to have a problem with the title, because they know it’s not about them! Indeed one British woman customer purchased 7 copies to give as gifts to her girl friends!"
You can buy this book in the United States on Amazon.com.
Angela Pedersen, R.N.
It is very important to note that this Fatherhood Summit is a National event and NOT exclusive to just Michigan. This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival which is to take place on August 15th-17th 2008 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.AGENDA
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Domestic Violence Law Reform
501(c)(3) instructions - Organizing
Medication of Children
Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood
Title IV-D
Parental Alienation
Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act
PRAYER - FELLOWSHIP - UNITY
There will be several fund raising events to help A Child's Right raise the funds to fully complete our 501c3 application. The process has already started but we will soon need additional funds to meet several federal requirements for a 501c3 non-profit corporation.
2008 will be an exciting year for this organization. In 2008 A Child's Right will also form a much closer alliance with Children Need Both Parents, Inc which is led by Minister Ronald Smith. A Child's Right will also once again be a major supporter of the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. There will be three cyclists this year: Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and Attorney Brian Downs, Esq. We are very confident that the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek will obtain even more press and media coverage compared to the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek!! We were very impressed with the media coverage of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the success of A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek over 2007. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Special Thanks to Darrick Scott-Farnsworth, the Executive Director of A Child's Right, and a major force of change in child custody laws! Darrick is an incredible leader, advocate and personal friend. Thanks also to: All ACR volunteers, Paul and Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Eric Pedersen, Marc Pedersen, Sgt. Mike Pedersen, Gladys Kirch, Phil Wurm, Joe Jurecki, Chet Merda, Carol Rhodes, Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen, Ronald Smith, Dr. A Smith, Mike Saxton, Jim Semerad, Rich Postma, Dr. Ross, Jay Fedewa, Brian Downs, Esq., Richar Farr, Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Dr. Stephen Walker, Bessie Hudgins, Glenn Sacks, David Levy, Esq, CRISPE, F4J, Delete, Lary Holland, Chris Paris, Brian Kleiman, Jeff Kapteyn, Esq, Jane Spies, Murray Davis, Torm Howse, Dave Usher, Bob Horvath, Jeff Thompson, Jim Wozniak, Angelo Lobo, Louisiana Dads, Battle Creek Honda, Malcom Hatfield, Pat McElligott, Murdoc Online, Kalpesh Gandhi, Edward Barlett, SAFE, Mike McCormick, John Maguire, Robin Denison, Studio 1714, the media which covered the Equal Parenting Bike Trek, to all the donors of time and money to the Equal Parenting Bike Trek, and so many more who helped our organization. If we forgot to thank you please don't take it personally!
Angela Pedersen, RN
A Child's Right - EQUAL time with both fit and willing parents after divorce!
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1st Annual National Fatherhood Summit. |
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Happy and Safe Holidays from A Child's Right!
We are asking everyone to please place January 4th, 2008 in your schedule book so that you can attend the 1st Annual Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please help us spread the word about this historic event by forwarding this newsletter to anyone that may be interested. You can easily forward this newsletter by using the forward email link at the bottom left corner of this newsletter. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!
It is very important to note that this Fatherhood Summit is a National event and NOT exclusive to just Michigan. This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival which is to take place on August 15th-17th 2008 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Fatherhood Summit will bring together husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and grandparents in an effort to begin the New Year recognizing the need for repair of fatherhood nationwide.
So...why should you attend?
This event is packed with an incredible list of speakers, elected officials and family preservation experts!
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit
Edward Bartlett - RADAR
Carol Rhodes - Author "FOC Enemy of the Family" Cmdr. James Semerad - Dads and Moms of Michigan Apostle Arthur Bailey - Abundant Life Ministries
Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality Robert Pedersen - A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger & Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist Mike McCormick - ACFC
Dr. Stephen Walker - ACFC Rev. Edward Pinkney - BANCO Lary Holland - Get off the Bench Tony Taylor - Dads Custody Support Group Bessie Hudgins - Three Sides to Every Story, Inc Minister Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc Mr. Sal Frasca Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee
Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee Dr. Michael Ross - Family Rights Coalition Representative John Stahl Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America
TENTATIVE SPEAKERS Dr. Olu Shabazz
"Possible Address Via Taped Interview" Dr. Linda Neilsen - President of ACFC & Author "Embracing your Father" |
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AGENDA January 3rd Registration and Fellowship 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
January 4th Agenda: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Prayer Breakfast
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEAKERS
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Book Signing
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS Domestic Violence Law Reform 3:00 - 4:30 PM
PRAYER - FELLOWSHIP - UNITY --------------------------------------------------------
Who is Invited
This Event is for Wives, Husbands, Mothers and Fathers, and Grandparents...All Family Support Units. We are Beginning the Year on One Accord and Interjecting the Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Combined with Activism. Bring Your Planners and Let's Get Busy. This is the First of a Series of Events Leading to DCRally2008. Sponsored By Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate And Abundant Life Ministries FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Minister Ronald Smith Children Need Both Parents, Inc. 616-301-1515 or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage
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John Maguire and the editing staff of "The Liberator" did an incredible job documenting the Family Preservation Rally and the 758 Mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek with Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie. This is truly one of their best issues to date!! For ordering information of the Fall 2007 issue please visit the ACFC Liberator homepage. |
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Thank you for registering for the 1st Annual Fatherhood Summit in advance. January 4th 2008 - Grand Rapids, MI
Sincerely,
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Please attend and help spread the word on this critical event leading up to the 2008 Family Preservation Rally! The National Fatherhood Summit will be held in Grand Rapids Michigan and this is going to be a huge event. The speakers list below is truly incredible!! Much of the information is below and you can also visit the webpage for the National Fatherhood Summit.
WHERE: ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES
1725 DIVISION SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
PRICE: $20.00 ADVANCE-$25.00 AT THE DOOR
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JANUARY 3RD
REGISTRATION AND FELLOWSHIP
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
JANUARY 4TH
AGENDA: 8:30 - 9:30 AM - PRAYER BREAKFAST
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit
Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee
Edward Bartlett - RADAR
Carol Rhodes – Author “FOC Enemy of the Family”
Cmdr. James Semerad – Dads and Moms of Michigan
Apostle Arthur Bailey – Abundant Life Ministries
Bishop W. Durham – Families for Justice and Equality
Robert Pedersen- A Child’s Right
Mike McCormick – ACFC
Dr. Stephen Walker – ACFC
Rev. Edward Pinkney – BANCO
Lary Holland – Get off the Bench
Tony Taylor – Dads Custody Support Group
Bessie Hudgins – Three Sides to Every Story, Inc
Minister Ronald Smith – Children Need Both Parents, Inc
Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee
Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee
Senator Mark Jansen
Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Linda Neilsen – President of ACFC & Author “Embracing your Father”
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – LUNCH-BOOK SIGNINGS
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Domestic Violence Law Reform
501(c)(3) instructions – Organizing
Medication of Children
Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood
Title IV-D
Parental Alienation
Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act
3:00 – 4:30 PM
PRAYER – FELLOWSHIP – UNITY
WHO IS INVITED
THIS EVENT IS FOR 2ND WIVES, NON – CUSTODIAL MOTHERS AND FATHERS, CUSTODIAL FATHERS AND GRANDPARENTS…..ALL FAMILY SUPPORT UNITS
WE ARE BEGINNING THE YEAR ON ONE ACCORD AND INTERJECTING THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF FATHERHOOD COMBINED WITH ACTIVISM.
BRING YOUR PLANNERS AND LET’S GET BUSY
THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF EVENTS LEADING TO DCRally2008
Sponsored by
Children Need Both Parents – an ACFC affiliate
Dads and Moms of Michigan – an ACFC affiliate
And Abundant Life Ministries
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Minister Ronald Smith
Children Need Both Parents, Inc.
616-301-1515
UPDATES
DaddyBlogger.com will be taking a two week pause starting Monday November 5th. We have decided to do this for the sake of preparing for a potential lengthy and costly child custody case for Robert. Those of you who have been following this knew that we were suppossed to get an answer to our proposal this past week. We are assuming that the answer is no to Robert's proposal because the other party is now requesting to respond in writing which buys more time. It seems that going to court is now inevitable because Robert offered everything upfront that he could. In fact, many have told us that the accomodations we make are way too generous for the case we have. We will not take such advice because the long-term goal is to make long-term peace for both families involved and that is the reason why Robert offered everything he could upfront.
Because of this we will not be accepting a counteroffer; only the essential terms of our proposal with some minimal flexibility. Since our time this week will be dedicated to the final stages of preparation for going to court we will be taking a two week pause on DaddyBlogger.com. No this is not a joke. We are very confident that if we must go to court that we will win; our team is excellent and we have prepared for far too long. However, going back to court is the last thing that Robert and I want, especially with our baby boy on the way!
So -
Please join us and pray for long-term peace for both families and the children. We are sorry to disappoint every one over the next two weeks by not posting anything new, however we anticipate the next two weeks to be very intense from a preparation and time management standpoint.
We will have one single posting during this time in regards to promoting the upcoming Van Buren Equal Parening Symposium. There are many speakers scheduled such as: 1) Minister Ronald Smith 2) Robert Pedersen 3) Jim Semerad 4) Carol Rhodes and many others!! The media will be present at this event and the attendance is already looking very positive. So stay tuned for this.
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2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Update
1) More than double of the sponsors already when compared to 2007. Several are quite large and one is a magazine!!
2) We have obtained two billboards to help promote this event - One will be located on Columbia Ave in Battle Creek, Michigan and the other will be located on Cedar St in Lansing Michigan.
3) We have added an additional cyclist - Attorney Brian Downs
4) We anticipate the media coverage to be almost double in scope including several national sources which we have been working on for some time.
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Did your court case go bad? Want to reclaim your rights as a parent? Do your kids miss you too? The well organized and funded nationwide launch of class-action lawsuits will soon be upon us. This is something that has been methodically planned for several years. Please consider adding your name to the class action lawsuit against your county to restore your parental rights. Visit the national page for more information. If you live in Michigan visit here. Congratulations to Ronald Smith for being added to the national board of directors! This is another page you might want to visit for more information.
2008 will be the year that changes everything - an even more impressive Family Preservation Rally in D.C., Michigan Equal Parenting Bill progression and the launch of the class-action lawsuits nationwide!!
Always remember - It is a child's God given, fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured by both fit and willing parents - to deny this is wrong.
Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D. describes similar accounts in his new book "Taken Into Custody". Dr. Baskerville is interviewed in both part one and part two of the videos located below. Please help spread the word about the following two videos!
Tips for Dads by Wayne Parker
Once again an excellent show by Ronald Smith! His guests on this show are Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Dr. Amir Sanjari & Carol Rhodes. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN RADIO INTERVIEW! SHOCKING! YES! DOES THIS TRULY HAPPEN IN AMERICA? YES! MICHIGAN? WORST IN THE COUNTRY! This is why we need Michigan House Bill 4564 as only the beginning to fix this problem.
Right now! Even with the truth exposed! The Family Law Section of the Michigan Bar is opposed to a child's fundamental right to be loved, guided, nurtured, and educated by both fit and willing parents after divorce. This is so very sad that dollars are placed above children. Michigan Democrats have also been opposed to equal parenting legislation and they thrive on government intrusion into our families. Sad that some parents let their attorneys make decisions about their children and that parents can not move beyond the pain of the divorce. Please help spread the word about this shocking interview and help us expose the truth!
After listening to this interview please buy Dr. Stephen Baskerville's new book "Taken Into Custody: The War Against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family". There is a reason why this book has sold out on Amazon.com!!!
Listen to Ron's Radio Show on TalkShoe every Thursday at 9PM EDT
We will be slowly adding more picture and more of the media coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek that we have not had an opportunity to place on DaddyBlogger.com or Cycling4Children.com. This will be a slow process because the amount of video, photos and documented media coverage is still overwhelming at this point. Slowly we will get it up!
Following is the written story Fox News 17 WXMI did on Robert and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek:
Download pedersen_channel_17_fox_news.pdf
A large, incomplete list of media coverage
Excellent commentary by Phillip Wurm yet again!
"Parents would also be saving millions more by the reduction in necessary
attorney’s fees, motion fees, court costs, and dozens of other methods
that the Michigan family law court system has developed to take money
out of the pockets of hard-working, taxpaying Michigan parents."
Read the full article: Download PhilWurmMiningGazette.pdf
Make sure you read his "Blood Money" article as well.
Shocking Documentary Exposes Corruption of America's Family Court Systems
August 15,16 &17 2008 are the dates for the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Rally! This is a must attend event, so make sure that you schedule this off of work now. You can check out the homepage for the DC Rally 2008 for updates on this.
The EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Crew will be there! Robert Pedersen, Robb MacKenzie and Brian Downs, Esq. will be leaving Lansing, Michigan on August 9th 2008 for the 758 mile trip to Washington, D.C. Yes! We have an attorney joining us on this intense cycling trek. The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek will receive even more press than the 2007 trek! We even have some billboards that we will be putting to good use in Battle Creek and Lansing to help promote the event. We already have roughly double the number of big sponsors set up to help with the cost of this amazing event!
Make sure you listen to this entire interview of Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D. on 760am WJR. This is a MUST listen interview which provides numerous examples of why the Michigan Family Court Systems are broke and have failed families, parents and children. Dr. Baskerville, Ph.D. also explains how PPOs or Personal Protection Orders are commonly used in Michigan during child custody disputes. Dr. Baskerville's book is one of the best researched books on the attack on marriage, fathers and children. What you read will shock you! After listening to the interview below, buy Dr. Baskerville's book, "Taken Into Custody"
I love the female that calls in to give the perspective of the second wife! Listen to Dr. Baskerville's response! WOW! How true!
Phillip Wurm, West Michigan Regional Director of A Child's Right, is once again published by a Michigan newspaper. Phil's editorials are very well written and this is just one of the reasons why he has been published in over 40 newspapers throughout Michigan.
Think child custody evaluations are fair in Michigan? Think again!
Phyllis Schlafly does an excellent job explaining how Title IV-D federal incentives make children fatherless.
Lary Holland, a national Title IV-D expert, explains how these federal welfare incentives, and NOT "the best interest of children", drive the results of child custody evaluations.
ALL TAXPAYERS PAY MONEY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, WHICH IN TURN ARE USED TO PAY STATES AND FAMILY COURTS THIS LUCRATIVE INCENTIVE TO STRIP A CHILD AWAY FROM ONE OF THEIR FIT AND WILLING PARENTS.
Why do most people who have been through this system vote Libertarian? Government intrusion into our families has reached an all time high! Parents, and not attorneys and state governments, should decide what is best for their children. Ultimately the better you are able to get along with your ex, the better off your children will be. The divorce is difficult enough for children, so do not deny them the God given right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated by both fit and willing parents. They will thank you for this someday.
If you would like to learn more about what is described above we would suggest that you buy and read the following book. The research is quite extensive. Taken into Custody: The War Against Fatherhood, Marriage, and the Family by Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.
Just a reminder that A Child's Right has published content on Associated Content. Make sure you check out our numerous articles and videos. You can even listen to our ad that is running on the radio. Here is a summary of some of the articles and videos for you to review:
Memorial Day Madness. Have Americans Forgotten the Meaning Behind This Holiday?
Why do the majority of people support Equal Parenting?
Equal Parenting Bike Trek at 43 Mph - Video
Two Dads Pedaling Over 700 Miles for Children - Video
A Child's Right Radio Ad - Our Radio Ad!
Dads Can Easily Lose Child Custody with Divorce
Martin Luther King Jr: Have We Learned from the Past?
States Abducting Our Seniors For Profit
Michigan Democrats and HR 162: Have Families and Children Been Betrayed?
States and Family Courts Profit from the Creation of Non-Custodial Parents!
Is this in the best interest of the children? - Must see video
Family Preservation Rally - Video
We will know whether or not we have a full-blown child custody legal battle in roughly 2 weeks! If you are a father seeking more time with his child or children, you had better be ready to go the distance. We are not attorneys and therefore can not offer legal advice but we can suggest that you hire the following BEFORE the start of a child custody legal dispute:
1) Local Attorney with a track record of winning - we are very thankful that we have such a person. Ask around in your community and there will be one or two attorneys which people will reference as being the most aggressive winners.
2) Forensic Trial Consultant - the forensic trial consultant will work directly with the attorney providing advice, strategy, research, referrals to experts, etc. Oftentimes a forensic trial consultant can be twice the cost of an attorney per hour. Be prepared to pay a significant amount of money for their services; anywhere from $8,000-20,000 upfront before the trial even starts.
We have been satisfied so far with the Forensic Trial Consultant that we hired in anticipation of a child custody legal dispute. We hired Dean Tong - he may or may not be right for your case. Dean Tong has appeared on thousands of radio and TV shows; along with countless books and magazines. Dean Tong is actually cited in the new book "Taken Into Custody" by Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D. Dean Tong has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Dr. Phil, Montel Williams and many more. Dean Tong has appeared on over 2000 TV and Radio Talk Shows as an expert guest.
Another factor that goes into the cost of a high powered attorney or trial consultant is how much media they generate. Dean Tong has even gone head to head against Gloria Allred in spirited debates on TV and Radio. 
Dean Tong has also consulted on the Elian Gonzalez case and scores of other high profile cases. The media seems to love Dean Tong and how he articulates his opinions! Media attention to your case will help, especially if what you are asking for in your child custody dispute is not outrageous or out of line. For example, you are asking for 25 additional overnights and you already see your children on a somewhat regular basis.
3) Hire a polygraph examiner who is consider to be the best in your region. Not your state, but your region of several states. Be sure to have several tests concluded BEFORE your trial starts.
4) Hire a solid Private Investigator from your state - it is amazing what they can find that will make your case a winner in court. If your ex currently has a spouse be sure to check on their past including the public court documents for his or her divorce if they were married prior.
5) If you have evidence of Parental Alienation, it would be unwise to go into court without first hiring a PA expert. If you hired a quality Forensic Trial Consultant they will generally know someone who will be very credible in court.
6) Hire an expert on child safety or an independent registered custody evaluator. Have them walk your entire house inside and out, including all property that the children live on or near. Have them make recommendations to your house surroundings to improve child safety. A Private Investigator can determine if there are any child safety risks where your ex lives.
The most critical part of a full-blown child custody legal dispute is to shelter the children from ANY and ALL parts of your preparation for trial. Same holds true once the trial starts - keep the children away from the increased stress load that you will certainly carry.
It is essential that you offer mediation before initiating a child custody dispute in court. It is also essential that you offer the best deal possible to get exactly what you want for you and your children and make sure it is a deal that would ALSO reduce long-term tension and future legal disputes. This attempt, if failed, can become very powerful in court. Make sure you offer this in writing and that you also let the other party know that you are offering the best you possibly can; and that you will not accept less for the same. The key to all of this is to seek long-term peace for both parties and to co-parent without the constant concern of yet another legal dispute. Your children will thank you for this when they are older.
Again, we are not attorneys so you should seek legal advice for your case with an attorney and NOT through our opinions here at DaddyBlogger.com. Make sure you buy Dr. Stephen Baskerville's book via the link above! Not only does it cite Dean Tong but also Michigan's very own Jim Semerad from Dads and Moms of Michigan.
Dr. Stephen Baskerville's new book "Taken Into Custody" is available for purchase and is selling out everywhere! In fact, the publisher has ordered another print of this book already! Dr. Baskerville's research is top notch and is sure to create a national debate on the issue of Equal Parenting! THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK FOR ANYONE WHO CARES ABOUT FAMILY AND CHILDREN!
Make sure you read Dr. Stephen Baskerville's new article on how Title IV-D Welfare (child support) funding obstructs shared parenting legislation.
Welfare Funding Obstructs Shared Parenting by Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.
My husband received this letter today from the Office of the Governor State of Michigan. Robert was very honored to receive this congratulatory letter from the First Gentleman of Michigan. It is nice to see that there are elected officials that recognize the importance of dads to children, families and society. I am so proud of my husband and all that he accomplishes.
However, I am even more proud of him on a daily basis when I can witness personally how he treats his wife (me) and most of all his son and daughter. Over the last roughly two years I have witnessed Robert go through some very difficult times and I am still amazed looking back at how calm, loving and giving he has been towards me and the children.
I feel like the luckiest woman in the world and we are dirt poor! The way I see his son and daughter respond to him makes me feel even more lucky since we are expecting a child!! This letter is obviously great and what it states is so very true, however I already knew this because I witness this everyday. It is still a shame that Robert's children are denied their God given right to equal time with both fit and willing parents. Robert's children will not even need to see a letter such as this because they will already know that their dad truly is a hero dad!
EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates
Support Michigan House Bill 4564
To deny a child the love, nurturing, education and guidance of one of their fit and willing parents is wrong. It most certainly is not the Christian thing to do!
Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS
Picture: Family fun at my son's T-ball practice! Grandma and Angela (what a smile!). I have enjoyed the role of an assistant coach on my son's team. Taken by Grandpa.
Early August we have a HUGE media surprise for everyone who is following the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek and my Runner-Up win in Best Life Magazines Hero Dad Contest!! This is yet another HUGE media break! I wish I could tell everyone now but I can not until the particulars are determined. Trust me when I say this will ROCK the state of Michigan with media coverage of this event.
An interesting Blogging fact on the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek! The top 45th ranked blog in the WORLD has now covered the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek. The amount of traffic this Blog has sent to our blog has been unreal! Check out the entire list of media and bloggers now covering the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek below! - Robert
View a List of Current Media and Blogger Coverage
Support Michigan House Bill 4564
Ride the Bus to the August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally
August 18th, 2007 Washington, D.C. Rally Website
