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Whether you just heard about the Florida Republic or you're ready to organize your county, you'll find the right material here. Start with Newby's Corner and work your way through.
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Newby's Corner
Brand new to the Florida Republic? This is your orientation — common questions answered, key concepts explained, and a clear path forward.
- What is the Florida Republic?
- U.S. citizen vs. American national
- What a county assembly does
- How to get started
Fast Track
Six numbered steps to get oriented, correct your political status, and become an active member as quickly as possible.
- Understand who you are
- Correct your political status
- Attend your first assembly
- Connect with your county
County Assemblies
Everything about standing up and running a county assembly — Jim Costa's 12-step guide, temporary districts, meeting methods, and the full 59-article business plan.
- Why we urgently need assemblies
- Jim Costa's 12-step organizer guide
- Florida temporary districts
- Full business plan (59 articles)
The Patriot Academy
Jim Costa's structured academy for new leaders — personality spotting, project management, meeting procedures, and more. About 2 hours total.
- Spotting Personalities test
- Project Management outline
- Robert's Rules of Order
- Electronic meetings training
Courses
Structured training courses for assembly members and organizers. Track your progress and work through each stage at your own pace.
- Stage I — Founders
- Stage II — Organization
- Stage III — Assembly Operations
- Progress tracking
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