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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor="#F6D312" lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=black><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I know this is not BOD business, and I am impressed with what you all are doing in Cook and Illinois. But I thought you might want a brief glimpse at the differences you will find in other states. I am still learning a lot of this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Our precincts are not voting areas but just county subdivisions like your townships. We still have government run primaries, but you cannot vote in them AND vote in our conventions. You don’t have to register to a party unless you want to vote in conventions, in which case you are registered by the state as a Libertarian.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Keep up the great work in Illinois. - Lex<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> LPTexas Credentials Committee [mailto:info@lptexas.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 28, 2022 9:04 AM<br><b>To:</b> Lex Green <lex.green@fastkarma.com><br><b>Subject:</b> LPTexas Convention FAQ<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#56565A;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#56565A;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:37.5pt 0in 11.25pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="http://www.lptexas.org/?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=1"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://assets.nationbuilder.com/themes/573fee5879bffaefb3000005/attachments/original/1554339357/EmailBanner.png?1554339357" alt="Libertarian Party of Texas"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:6.25in;background:white;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:11.25pt 11.25pt 11.25pt 11.25pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:15.0pt 0in 15.0pt 0in'><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Hello Lex!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The 2022 Convention Cycle is upon us, and we at the Libertarian Party of Texas want to ensure that our members and affiliates have everything they need for successful conventions. To that end, we’ve put together the below ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQ) to answer those questions and point you to key online resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Q: Can I vote in the March 1 primary (or early voting for that primary)?</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>A: No, not if you plan to participate in LPTexas conventions. If you vote in the primary, Texas Election Code (TEC) states that you nullify your eligibility to participate in the LPTexas conventions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Q: When are the upcoming conventions?</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>A: An <a href="https://convention.lptexas.org/election_cycle?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=2">Election Cycle Timeline</a> is available that outlines dates for the conventions and deadline that county leaders (and candidates!) should be aware of. The convention dates are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Precinct Conventions - Tuesday, March 8 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>County Conventions – Saturday, March 12 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>District Conventions – Saturday March 19 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://convention.lptexas.org/?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=3">State Convention</a> – Weekend of April 8-10 <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Q: How can I find out when and where conventions will meet?</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>A: We are encouraging county leaders to post these details on the LPTexas website under <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/events_calendar?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=4">Resources > Events Calendar</a>. If your county has its own website or social media, you may find details there as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>If you cannot find your county’s convention details online, contact your <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/state-county-affiliates?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=5">County Chair</a> to confirm locations and times. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Q: What do I need to bring to conventions, and what can I expect once there?</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>A: Have a photo ID available, and present your Voter Registration Certificate (Voter ID Card), which will be used to document your affiliation with the Libertarian Party and identify your voting precinct.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>ARRIVE ON TIME</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>, as you might not be able to participate if you arrive after the convention convenes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>For more details about what to expect at conventions, visit our website’s FAQ pages for <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/conventions_faq?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=6">general</a>, <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/precinct_faq?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=7">Precinct</a>, and <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/county_faq?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=8">County</a> Conventions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Q: What other training and resources are available?</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>A: All training materials will be made available on the LPTexas website under <a href="https://convention.lptexas.org/training?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=9">2022 Conventions > Training & Forms</a>. At present, those training materials are geared toward county leaders and how to run conventions, but all members are welcome to review those materials. In addition, there are recordings of Convention Leader Trainings hosted <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/r?u=jalJvum2JQxpPvfjGmN5k36A0rbODv8CJ33YoniqXjc&e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=10">2/16/2022</a> and <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/r?u=GQ96LxW7tJscudkL8mlwNzVEKXk7dMDJzwJlfbbiiRYXfgY1cyV_0Zw4NU4Fmukg&e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=11">2/26/2022</a> on the <a href="https://www.lptexas.org/r?u=GQ96LxW7tJscudkL8mlwN8noaECmhrfHkzuyVTFS3Tjw8r6XXi_JfCT5PRpY4zocPQiVDRPXNdoBn5-T8QtikQ&e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=12">LPTexas YouTube channel</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The <a href="https://convention.lptexas.org/committees?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=13">Credentials Committee</a> plans to facilitate State Delegate Training in late-March as well! Closer to the State Convention, more resources for delegates including committee reports will be available through the <a href="https://convention.lptexas.org/?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=14">2022 Conventions website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Please direct any questions on delegate credentialing and requirements for Precinct/County/District Conventions to the Credentials Committee: </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:credentials@lptexas.org"><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>credentials@lptexas.org</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Toward Liberty,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>LPTexas 2022 Credentials Committee</span></strong><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:credentials@lptexas.org">credentials@lptexas.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>LPTexas<br><a href="http://www.lptexas.org/?e=9b0b8f7def8453da733978221ed545f9&utm_source=lptexas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_conventions_faq&n=15">http://www.lptexas.org/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#56565A;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:19.5pt 0in 19.5pt 0in'><p><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white'>Libertarian Party of Texas · PO Box 1766, Austin, TX 78767, United States <br>This email was sent to <a href="lex.green@fastkarma.com"><span style='color:#F2CD00'>lex.green@fastkarma.com</span></a>. 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