Governor Palin's accomplishments over the past two months distill to four core areas: book tour, media Interviews, commercial speaking engagements, and communicating with us via Facebook Notes and Tweets.

Going Rogue Book Tour

Going Rogue: An American Life was released on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The book had already earned number one positions in pre-order sales at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The tour began on Wednesday, November 18 in Grand Rapids, MI -- the state for which McCain campaign aides said Governor Palin was "going rogue" when she issued a statement that she wanted to continue campaigning there -- and the basis of the book's title. The tour moved east, then south, stopping for Thanksgiving and is now underway once more. The book tour will stop in the western half of the United States, with a brief return east and conclude on December 10. Retail sales of Going Rogue exceeded 700,000 during the first week of the tour. For those unable to make a signing for whatever reason, a $100 donation to either SarahPAC or the Republican Governors Association will earn you a signed copy -- a sweet deal, considering that people are spending $500 or more to travel to signing events.

Media Interviews

Concomitant with the book tour, Governor Palin conducted interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Greta Van Susteren, Eddie Burke, among others.

Commercial Speaking Engagements

Governor Palin addressed the Wisconsin Right to Life group on November 6, 2009. She will be speaking to student at the College of the Ozarks on citizenship, involvement and patriotism on December 2, 2009; the Salina, KS Chamber of Commerce on February 5, 2010, the National Tea Party Convention on February 6, 2010, and a Sierra Cascade Logging Conference on February 8, 2010. These are Washington Speakers Bureau speeches, which means there is a prohibition on media coverage and recording of the content for dissemination. Professional reporters and some bloggers have attached a negative connotation to this prohibition, but these are commercial, copyrighted speeches, and re-broadcasting them diminishes the value of them.

Facebook and Twitter

Governor Palin has published Facebook Notes on health care, energy independence, and national security during these past two months. One item, "Drill" was published in National Review. Governor Palin now has well over 1 million supporters on Facebook; her new Twitter account SarahPalinUSA has nearly 32,000 followers. Her old Twitter account, AKGovSarahPalin was decommissioned. This author has archived Tweets from that account.

Governor Palin just returned from her first commercial speaking engagement in Hong Kong, delivering a 90-minute address that wowed friends and enemies alike. The speech covered government intervention in the economy, health care, China, terrorism, foreign policy, and investment in Alaska.

Governor Palin exclusively retained the elite Washington Speakers Bureau to manage her speaking engagements.

Governor Palin donated a dinner with herself to Ride 2 Recovery, which will be using 100% of the proceeds to benefit wounded warriors. Defense contractor Cathy Maples won the dinner with a $63,500 bid. Ms. Maples wants to see Governor Palin be President in 2012.

Her son, Track returned home from a year-long deployment in Iraq.

Governor Palin continued defining the health care debate with her Facebook postings on the subject. Obama's health care bill does not enjoy popular support and she has him on the defensive.

Another significant Facebook posting addressed the Associated Press' use of a slain soldier's image in news coverage against the grieving family's wishes.

In yet another significant Facebook posting, Governor Palin expressed her support of Glenn Beck and secured major viewership of his series on the Obama administration.

Though not physically present at the September 12 Tea Parties, Governor Palin's image and likeness dominated the events, and a 12-year-old girl inspired by her spoke at one of these gatherings.

An ethics complaint against Governor Palin's former communications director was dismissed.

Governor Palin caused the removal of two particularly onerous aspects of HR 3200, Obama's proposed health care bill via two words -- "death panel" -- in a FaceBook posting. Her posts, which were fully cited and referenced ignited a firestorm of public protest against the bill, which is ongoing. The removed provision includes "end-of-life" counseling, and quite likely the "public option" will be removed.

When she left office, Governor Palin said, "I will be able to fight even harder for you – for what is right and for the truth. And I have never felt that you need a title to do that." True to those words, Governor Palin accomplished this feat as a private citizen, having been out of office nary two weeks. Using FaceBook, she bypassed the mainstream media and got her message out unfiltered, awaking an otherwise apathetic public.

When she left office, Governor Palin had around 550,000 supporters on FaceBook. As of this writing, the number of supporters stands at 799,287 -- just shy of 800,000. Her former gubernatorial Twitter Page is still gaining followers and as of this writing has 138,045. No date has been set for when this page will transition to a new name and Tweeting will resume.

Governor Palin received five awards at the National Rifle Association's XVIII Gun Collectors Seminar in Anchorage for defending our Second Amendment rights. The most significant of these awards is a Benefactor Membership in the NRA, which is a $5,000 addition to the Life Membership, which as of this writing is $1,000 (The NRA has an Easy Pay option, where the membership is paid off in quarterly installments over 10 years). The second award -- a Gold Medal of Merit for the Promotion of Gun Collecting had not been awarded to anyone in 10 years. The remaining three awards were life memberships at gun collector groups in Missouri, Ohio, and Texas.

Various media reports stated that Governor Palin briefly visited New York City to meet with Harper Collins regarding her book deal. While the trip itself is not an accomplishment, the book deal most definitely is. Governor Palin's autobiography is expected to be released in the spring of 2010.

Governor Palin was invited to speak at Ronald Reagan Library on August 8, 2009. Michael Reagan may introduce her (note, despite many media reports circulating, this invitation was issued but has NOT yet been accepted).

Governor Palin resigned office effective July 26, 2009 to pursue national politics free of gubernatorial limitations and frivolous ethics complaints. Her entire administration remains intact to execute her agenda.

Governor Palin's Farewell Address was Reaganesque to the core. It is more the announcement of a bold new beginning than a farewell.

Governor Palin signed several pieces of legislation and resolutions during July 2009. They were:

• SB-125: Encourage aerospace development in AK
  
• SB-177: Extend sunset for sport fishing guides and address harvest data collection
  
• Pro-energy development and missile defense resolutions
  
  HJR-27: Alaska a Sovereign State
  HJR-25: Hydro-Electric a Renewable Resource
  HJR-28: Oppose Federal Restriction on Oil and Gas Development
  HJR-12: Support Missile Defense System
  
  
• SB-88: Power cost equalization
  
• Defending Second Amendment rights.
  
  SB-201: Extends Concealed Carry Permit Expiration to 5 Years from Birthday
  HJR-17: Urges Congress not to pass HR-45.The federal legislation would put burdensome licensing and registration controls on individual gun owners.
  SJR-10: Urges Congress to pass S-371. The legislation was to ensure that citizens of each state who are licensed or authorized by their home state to carry a concealed weapon, could do so in another state as long as they comply with the laws of that state.
  SJR-3: The resolution expresses support to Congress for repealing the ban on carrying a firearm on National Park Service lands.
  
  
• SB-3 Requiring information sharing between two agencies.
  
• HRJ-19 Supports requirement of escort for loaded tankers traversing Prince William Sound.
  

The Governor appointed 29 people to boards, commissions and councils and made three judicial appointments between July 6, 2009 and July 26, 2009.

Governor Palin's total appointments for 2009 was123, including 116 to boards, commissions and councils, five judicial appointments, one legislative and one attorney general. Governor Palin averaged one appointment every 1.67 days during 2009.

According to the website Africa Matata, Miss Malawi, Perth Msiska has given up her crown to pursue a career in politics. She cites Sarah Palin as her inspiration....It is also reported that Malawian President, Bingu wa Mutharika was also inspired by John McCain when he picked Joyce Banda as his running mate. Even better, Vice President Banda the first female Veep in Malawi's history, will look to run as her party's Presidential candidate in 2013.

Governor Palin wrote an editorial, "The 'Cap and Tax' Dead End," which appeared in the Washington Post on July 14, 2009.

Though pertinent to the prior synopsis, photos and video were not available for the following item: Governor Palin elevated the ranks of three soldiers while in Kosovo. Photos extracted from YouTube video are available exclusively at Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's Accomplishments.

SarahPAC has raised $933K since its inception.

The Alaska Fund Trust has raised $250K since its inception.

Governor Palin has sent condolences to families of soldiers killed in action or taken prisoner, who were at any point based at Alaska military installations. So that they are not forgotten, these soldiers are:

• Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl -- Taken Prisoner
  
• Private First Class Nicolas H. J. Gideon, 20 -- Killed in Action
  
• Private First Class Aaron E. Fairbairn, 20 -- Killed in Action
  
• Private First Class Justin A. Casillas, 19 -- Killed in Action
  

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Governor Palin announced that she will be resigning her gubernatorial job on July 26, 2009. This is an accomplishment for her, because the job limits her ability to campaign effectively as a national figure. Governor Palin realized that she must free herself from the bonds of that position to more effectively answer her call to service.

Following the resignation, Governor Palin issued a letter to her constituents and started pursuing leftist bloggers who have been writing libelous and defamatory material against her.

One rumor involving a federal agency was debunked by both the agency in question and Governor Palin's lawyer.

FEMA approved additional aid for Alaska's Interior region flood victims. Governor Palin's meticulous and disciplined approach to the disaster ensured that resources were properly allocated to the affected areas.

Governor Palin signed legislation safeguarding student loans.

Governor Palin was profiled in Runner's World, where she discussed extensively how she runs marathons.

The Governor expressed her disapproval of the Waxman-Markey Bill otherwise known as "Cap and Trade."

While in Kosovo, Governor Palin gave and received honors. Honors given: she served food to her troops and met with volunteer English teachers and their students. Honors Received: Governor Palin was present with an Alaska State Flag that had flown in regular service over Camp Bondsteel. The flag was encased in a plaque honoring her as Commander-in-Chief of Alaska's National Guard.

Governor Palin is in the midst of an overseas trip to Kosovo and Germany, where she is inspecting and promoting her troops, mourning the fallen, and visiting the wounded in hospitals. She is assessing her troops' readiness for future missions.

A Conservatives4Palin-sponsored webathon is ongoing and has thus far raised $130,875 for the Alaska Fund Trust to retire $500,000 in legal bills incurred fighting ethics complaints. Governor Palin has $369, 125 in legal bills remaining.

Speaking of ethics complaints, the 16th such complaint was dismissed. The complaint, filed by Andree McLeod against Anchorage Office Director Kris Perry, alleged Perry used her official position for personal gain by traveling with the governor on three occasions.

Governor Palin appointed 23 people to 9 boards during the past 10 days, bringing her total to 91 appointments and re-appointments this year, including two judicial appointments, an attorney general, and one state senate appointment. In the 178 days that have passed this year, she has averaged one appointment every two days.

The Governor made a surprise visit to Sailors and personnel onboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Monday during the military joint-training exercise Northern Edge 2009.

Governor Palin signed domestic violence legislation and legislation requiring booster seats for young children traveling in motor vehicles.

Governor Palin lauded a US Supreme Court ruling allowing the Kensington Gold Mine project to proceed.

The Governor supported Iranian protesters against a fraudulent election, specifically the women who are leading many of the protests, and one woman -- Neda Soltan, who was murdered during a protest.

Governor Palin signed a boating safety memo of understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Governor Palin held ceremonies declaring 2009 the "Year of the Non-Commissioned Officer" and June 14 as "Day of the Non-Commissioned Officer."

The Governor broke ground on the Goose Creek Correctional Center, a medium security prison to be built near Point Mackenzie.

The Governor sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to initiate a federal-state land exchange, so that a needed road can be built.

A week-long webathon and human networking initiation is underway to raise $500,000 for Governor Palin's legal defense fund.

Petroleum News reported that Governor Palin's ACES tax formula benefits oil companies, the state, and its residents.

Governor Palin signed five pieces of legislation in Soldotna outlawing unwanted telephone solicitations to cellular phones; repealing day fines, extending an accountancy board, addressing predatory lending, and protecting insurance policy holders.

The Governor appointed Daniel S. Sullivan to be the state's new Attorney General. Confirmation hearing must be held in the 2010 legislative session.

Governor Palin spoke out against sexism and misogyny regarding lewd jokes made by TV comedian David Letterman. He has since apologized and Governor Palin has accepted the apology.

The Governor appointed a new trustee to Alaska's Permanent Fund.

TransCanada and ExxonMobil signed a partnership agreement to build a natural gas pipeline from Alaska's North Slope to Alberta, Canada so that Alaskan natural gas can be brought to market in the Lower 48. The partnership agreement is a product of Governor Palin's Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA).

Governor Palin was twice invited and dis-invited to speak at this fund-raising dinner for the GOP Senate and House campaign committees. Finally, she was invited to merely attend -- and attend she did....When Governor Palin arrived, everything stopped. As she walked across the stage, everyone cheered. Everyone gathered to be at her table. Everyone who could posed for pictures with her. Every camera near and far was locked in on her like a laser.

Governor Palin walked for Autism Speaks and attended a NY Yankees baseball game with former mayor Rudy Giuliani on the same day she received her Independent Group Home Living, Inc. award for defending those with special needs.

Governor Palin received the Independent Group Home Living, Inc. 30th Anniversary award on June 7, 2009 presented at the Flowerfield catering hall in St. James New York for her advocacy and defense of people with special needs.

The Governor celebrated Alaska's 50th year of statehood in Auburn, NY.

A US Department of Energy document confirmed the Governor's assertion that the $28.6 million in stimulus funds she vetoed indeed came with strings attached.

Governor Palin introduced Michael Reagan with a powerful speech delivered in Anchorage, Alaska. Michael Reagan on September 4, 2008 referred to Governor Palin as the resurrection of his father in a woman's body.

The Governor defended a project to build a road across the Lynn Canal to Juneau, AK. The capital is currently under-served by ferries. An environmental group was granted an injunction to stop the project and the State of Alaska is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Colleague Gary P. Jackson wrote articles documenting how George Soros' CREW organization financed the dismissed FEC ethics complaint against Governor Palin, and also followed the money trail to Levi Johnston's expensive gifts received from Rex Butler and others. Butler is the Johnston family's attorney and a major Obama supporter.

The Governor lauded progress being made on the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act project to build a pipeline from the North Slope to Alberta, Canada so that Alaskan natural gas can be brought to the continental United States.

The 14th ethics complaint in Alaska's Department of Law against Governor Palin was dismissed. Every complaint thus far has been dismissed, most upon simple law review.

Governor Palin expressed "her appreciation to the individuals, businesses, and organizations that helped start the Point Thomson oil and gas development project" on June 2, 2009, at a luncheon sponsored by ExxonMobil.

An Investors Business Daily editorial supported the Governor's position on maintaining missile defense in the face of North Korea's ramped up missile testing activities.

Governor Palin denounced the politically motivated murders of William Long and George Tiller. Long was recruiting for the US Army and Tiller was an abortion doctor.

The Governor is monitoring a federal education standards program.

Governor Palin sent thank-you letters to many of her other supporters, of whom this author is one and who is the proud recipient of one such letter.

Governor Palin presented Purple Hearts to war heroes at a VFW Post 10252 in Anchorage, AK.

Governor Palin wrote Op-Ed piece defending her veto of $28.6 million in poisoned stimulus funds.

The Governor made 17 appointments to boards, commissions, and councils.

Investor's Business Daily wrote an editorial supporting Governor Palin's pro-drilling, pro-domestic energy development positions.

Governor Palin urged Obama to follow a peace through strength methodology regarding North Korea and urged that the missile defense budget in her state not be cut.

The Governor celebrated Juneteenth Day at Z.J. Loussac Library in Anchorage, Alaska on May 22, 2009. There she was presented with a copy of Charles A. Taylor’s “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom,” by

Reverend Ronald Myers. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday originated in Texas in 1865.

The 13th ethics complaint against Governor Palin in Alaska's system was summarily dismissed for lack of merit. The complainant became a critic of the Governor's after being denied a state job she had applied

for. Half of the complainant's eight allegations mirrored those filed by left-wing bloggers and Democrat operatives -- complaints which were already dismissed, also for lack of merit and substance.

The Governor requested a federal disaster declaration for Alaska's flooded interior on May 26, 2009, pursuant the preliminary damage assessments she requested on May 21, 2009.

Governor Palin signed nine bills on Memorial Day in Compeau's, Fairbanks and North Pole. The Governor also issued a proclamation declaring May 25, 2009 to be Memorial Day and recited the proclamation at the

Fairbanks bill signing event. In Alaska, all holidays are established via gubernatorial proclamation.

Governor Palin, on May 21, 2009 signed six appropriations bills and as documented in the prior distillation, requested preliminary damage assessments a federal disaster declaration for Alaska's flooded

interior. That day -- the same hand that signed those appropriations bills and sought the preliminary damage assessments -- also wrote a thank you note to this author thanking him for his support. Several

others, this author knows also received hand-written personal notes -- done that day.

From the foregoing, we see that in 10 days, Governor Palin signed 15 bills, made 17 hiring decisions, and on one of her busiest days was up late at night hand-writing thank you cards to her supporters.

Governor Palin requested preliminary damage assessments from FEMA to prepare for a federal disaster declaration for Alaska's flooded interior.

Governor Palin announced seven winners of the North Star Award for International Excellence -- an award she created in 2008 to honor excellence in these nine categories: trade (export of goods), trade (export of services), foreign investment, education, tourism, transportation, cultural exchange, humanitarian exchange or scientific exchange.

The Governor vetoed $28.6 million in stimulus money that would have involved federal interference with the state of Alaska.

Governor Palin signed bills removing experience caps on teacher's salaries and extending boat safety programs.

Governor Palin supported congressional provision permitting the carrying of guns in National Parks.

The Governor issued a statement on the Obama presidency and his interference with free markets.

A federal ethics complaint against Governor Palin pertaining to the borrowed clothes she wore during the McCain campaign was dismissed.

Governor Palin visited flood-damaged Tanana.

Governor Palin met with the U.S. Pacific Air Force Commander for a briefing on USAF Assets in Alaska.

An indirect accomplishment: Alaska State employees mediated a long-running dispute about allowing continued export of Cook Inlet gas while also ensuring gas supplies are made available for local utilities.

Governor Palin on May 15, 2009 directed the state Department of Law to file "a supplemental brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting development of the Kensington Mine near Juneau." The mine employs over 400 people, half of whom are Alaskan Natives and earn over $80,000 per year.

Governor Palin signed legislation that will give struggling charter schools a one-year grace period to increase enrollments or integrate with other charter schools. She also signed legislation that authorizes Alaska "to enroll in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children."

The Governor defended Miss California Carrie Prejean's free speech rights in a statement released on the SarahPAC site.

Governor Palin addressed the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission which she chaired at one time; and expressed encouragement about the US Department of the Interior's move on off-shore drilling.

Alaska state employees -- who ultimately report to Governor Palin -- were responsible for mediating a long-standing dispute between the Chugach Electric Association and ConocoPhillips. That dispute had been litigated all the way the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals -- the final court after that would have been the US Supreme Court.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will be honored at an Independent Group Home Living (IGHL), Inc. Gala at the Flowerfield in St. James, NY Sunday June, 7, 2009 from 5 PM till 9 PM. Tickets are $125 per person or $1250 for a table of 12. To reserve your space or to request more information about the gala, contact Frank Lombardi, Assistant to the CEO, 631-878-8900 ext. 102, or e-mail him at flombardi@ighl.org.

Governor Palin signed a book deal with Harper Collins and its subsidiary Zondervan to write an auto-biography, which is expected to go on sale in spring 2010.

Finally, Governor Palin won two more victories regarding ethics complaints. One complaint pertained to an interview Governor Palin gave upon her return from the 2008 POTUS campaign, and the other pertained to when she stumped for Senator Saxby Chambliss. The dismissals bring to 11 out of 14 the number of ethics complaints adjudicated in the Governor's favor and leave three still pending.

Governor Palin conducted site surveys/field visits in Alaska's interior which was subjected to ice jam flooding. She had declared a disaster in the affected region to mobilize funds and resources to get these communities back on their collective feet. The latest blog entry on the subject contains four photos of the Governor's visit to Ft. Yukon and Eagle.

Governor Palin won two victories regarding ethics complaints in one day last week. The complaints pertaining to her Indiana visit and SarahPAC, as well as an older complaint regarding spoken content on a ballot measure were both summarily dismissed. Of 14 ethics complaints filed against the Governor, nine have been adjudicated in her favor, the remainder are still pending.

Following enforcement of contracts with the state, ExxonMobil began drilling at Point Thomson -- the first well drilled there in 26 years, fulfilling a state goal to develop oil and gas resources there.

Finally, Governor Palin spoke out against the Obama administration's budget cuts to Alaska's missile defense system, a clean water program, and a program which helps the poor in distressed communities.

The first item was not published in the mainstream media and was not a gubernatorial press release, but came form a supporter of the Governor's. Emma Macpherson, 15 of Evanston, IL, won an executive board seat on her student council using campaign methodologies similar to Governor Palin's and attributing her inspiration to the Governor.

Former US Attorney Wev Shea wrote a letter to the editor taking the position that the State of Alaska is responsible to defend Governor Palin against ethics complaints -- that she should be having to do this at her own expense.

Governor Palin made seven appointments/re-appointments to boards during the last week. She appointed 46 people to boards, councils, and commissions this year, excluding two judicial appointments and one state Senate appointment.

Governor Palin signed legislation granting birth certificates for stillborn babies.

While taking a trip to Haines and her childhood home of Skagway, Governor Palin signed legislation authorizing the state to fund retirement benefits for Alaska Territorial Guard veterans. The federal government ceased funding benefits on April 1, 2009. Just prior to the trip, Governor Palin was visited by a customized Hummer built as a "rolling war memorial" honoring fallen Marines.

Governor Palin started a Twitter account http://twitter.com/AKGovSarahPalin and appeared on TLC's American Chopper last week.

Finally, Govenror Palin secured major wins with her compromise offer for the stimulus package. The small portion being refused comes with a requirement that the state adopt a state-wide energy code, which is not workable for Alaska.