Back on July 28, the executive director for Washington fire chiefs association thought Tim Eyman would be a great draw as a speaker at the group's annual "No Secrets Symposium," and extended an invitation for the sponsor of Initiative 1033 to speak to his group, and the state Council of Firefighters.

(The event will be held this year on Oct. 28 at the Murano Hotel in downtown Tacoma).

"We co-host the No Secrets Symposium every year with the Washington State Council of Firefighters," executive director Mike Brown wrote in that July 28 e-mail. "I would like to invite you to make a presentation during this symposium on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. I would like to discuss the presentation with you, but I am thinking of something like a presentation on I -1033 and future initiatives you see that would be in the best interest of Washington State."

Alas, something made Brown change his mind and dis-invite Eyman. Today, Eyman found out why.

"We oppose the initiative!" Brown said.

Must be an association rule to never invite a speaker with whom one officially disagrees. Maybe they should change the name of the symposium from "No Secrets" to "Know Nothing."

Here. Read the e-mail train yourself. As always with e-mails, start at the bottom and work your way back up.

From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:27 PM
To: 'Tim Eyman'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

We oppose the initiative!

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From: Tim Eyman [mailto:tim_eyman@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:13 PM
To: 'Mike Brown'
Cc: 'Kathleen Harmon'; 'Frankie Richards'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

why?

Regards, Tim Eyman, ph: 425-493-9127, email: tim_eyman@comcast.net

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:05 PM
To: 'Tim Eyman'
Cc: 'Kathleen Harmon'; 'Frankie Richards'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

Thanks for your willingness, but the invitation is withdrawn!

Mike Brown

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From: Tim Eyman [mailto:tim_eyman@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 11:48 AM
To: 'Mike Brown'
Cc: 'Kathleen Harmon'; 'Frankie Richards'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

i have no conflicts - still willing to accept your asked and accepted invitation

Regards, Tim Eyman, ph: 425-493-9127, email: tim_eyman@comcast.net

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 11:46 AM
To: 'Mike Brown'; 'Tim Eyman'
Cc: Kathleen Harmon; Frankie Richards
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

Tim Eyman, this is Mike Brown from the Washington Fire Chiefs and I am sending this email to withdraw our invitation to speak at the Labor Management No Secrets Symposium.

I know you were having schedule problems so this should help in your planning.

If you have any questions please give me a call at 360-352-0161

Mike Brown

Washington Fire Chiefs

360-352-0161

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:53 PM
To: 'Tim Eyman'
Cc: Kathleen Harmon (kathleen@washingtonfirechiefs.org)
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

Thank you Tim! I will place you on the agenda for Wednesday, October 28, 2009 presenting from 10:30 until 12 noon. That should give you time to get to Chelan for your evening appointment.

The topic I suggested is my original email was “I-1033 and future Initiatives in the best interest of Washington State.” I could shorten it to be “I-1033 and the Future”. Will this title be OK?

Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you on October 28th. If you would like to discuss the presentation and the audience don’t hesitate to give me a call.

Mike Brown

Washington Fire Chiefs

360-352-0161

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From: Tim Eyman [mailto:tim_eyman@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 12:17 PM
To: 'Mike Brown'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

i think I can do this but this is in the morning, isn't it? I've got a thing in Chelan that night so I think that'll work - just need to confirm

Regards, Tim Eyman, ph: 425-493-9127, email: tim_eyman@comcast.net

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:44 PM
To: 'Mike Brown'; 'Tim Eyman'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

Tim this is Mike Brown with the Washington Fire Chiefs. I am hoping that you have been able to clear your calendar so you can present at the No Secrets Symposium on Wednesday, October 28th.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate your consideration.

Mike Brown

Washington Fire Chiefs

360-352-0161

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:15 PM
To: 'Tim Eyman'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

Thank you Tim! I will wait to hear from you. And will not share the agenda until then.

Mike Brown

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From: Tim Eyman [mailto:tim_eyman@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:10 PM
To: 'Mike Brown'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

no, please dont show as invited - give me until monday

Regards, Tim Eyman, ph: 425-493-9127, email: tim_eyman@comcast.net

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:04 PM
To: 'Tim Eyman'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

I have a little time but would like a commitment so we can market the symposium. You will be a good draw! Can you commit by August 20th. In the meantime I will show you as “invited”.

Mike Brown

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From: Tim Eyman [mailto:tim_eyman@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 11:47 AM
To: 'Mike Brown'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

I won't be able to commit to this so far in the future. when is the latest that you can give me to decide (or is that now)?

Regards, Tim Eyman, ph: 425-493-9127, email: tim_eyman@comcast.net

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 11:22 AM
To: 'Tim Eyman'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

Tim did you receive the email indicating the symposium is at the Murano Hotel in Tacoma. Have you decided to join us and make the presentation on Wednesday, October 28th? The presentation I am suggesting is “I -1033 and the Future”. I have tentatively scheduled this presentation from 10:30 until 12 noon. What do you think?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Mike Brown

Washington Fire Chiefs

360-352-0161

360-509-9990 (cell)

mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org

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From: Tim Eyman [mailto:tim_eyman@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 2:35 PM
To: 'Mike Brown'
Subject: RE: Labor management No secrets symposium

where will it be held at?

Regards, Tim Eyman, ph: 425-493-9127, email: tim_eyman@comcast.net

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From: Mike Brown [mailto:mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org]
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 2:26 PM
To: tim_eyman@comcast.net
Subject: Labor management No secrets symposium

Tim Eyman,

My name is Mike Brown and I am the Executive Director of the Washington Fire Chiefs. We co-host the No Secrets Symposium every year with the Washington State Council of Firefighters! I would like to invite you to make a presentation during this symposium on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. I would like to discuss the presentation with you, but I am thinking of something like a presentation on I -1033 and future initiatives you see that would be in the best interest of Washington State. The length of the presentation is open but I am thinking about 1 to 2 hours.

The audience will be Chief Fire Officers and Labor Leaders from across the State of Washington. Last year their were about 180 in attendance.

Please let me know if you are interested. I want to thank you in advance for your consideration.

Mike Brown
Washington Fire Chiefs
mike@washingtonfirechiefs.org

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