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Draft minutes of the EC meeting on Jan. 28
by James Lark 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Dear colleagues: I hope all is well with you. I have enclosed below the draft minutes of the Executive Committee meeting that took place last night (Monday, Jan. 28). Please let me know whether you have any proposed changes. I have also enclosed below the language of the Policy Manual concerning approval of EC meeting minutes. Section 1.02.06 includes the following statement: Absent objection from an Executive Committee member who attended the meeting, the minutes shall be deemed to be approved 14 days after their distribution. Thus, if no such objection is raised as of 3:25 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 12, the draft minutes will become the official minutes of the meeting. As always, thanks for your work for liberty. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding this matter. Take care, Jim James W. Lark, III Advisor, The Liberty Coalition University of Virginia Region 5S Representative Secretary Pro Tem Libertarian National Committee ----- LNC Executive Committee meeting Libertarian National Committee January 28, 2013 Draft minutes (version 1) Submitted:Jan. 28, 2013 Mr. Neale called the meeting to order at 9:55 p.m. (EST). Executive Committee members in attendance:Geoff Neale (chair), Lee Wrights (vice chair), Jim Lark (secretary pro tem and Region 5S representative), Tim Hagan (treasurer), Bill Redpath (at-large representative), and Dan Wiener (Region 4 representative). Mark Hinkle (at-large representative), Vicki Kirkland (Region 2 representative), Dianna Visek (Region 6 representative), Paul Frankel (Region 7 alternate representative), and LNC general counsel Gary Sinawski were present. Mr. Neale and Mr. Wrights provided some background concerning an issue associated with the situation in Oregon.After discussion, Mr. Wrights moved that Mr. Sinawski prepare and issue a "cease and desist" order to those involved with the organization incorporated as the Libertarian Party of Oregon, Inc.The motion failed to receive a second. After discussion, Mr. Wiener moved the following: */That Mr. Sinawski draft an appropriate letter for review by the Executive Committee that asserts the LNC's right to protect the trademark "Libertarian Party" regarding the Libertarian Party of Oregon, Inc./* *//* After discussion, Mr. Hagan moved to amend the motion so that it would read as follows: */That Mr. Sinawski draft an appropriate letter for review by the Executive Committee that asserts the LNC's right to protect the trademark "Libertarian Party" regarding the Libertarian Party of Oregon, Inc.The Chair will seek the counsel of the Executive Committee before the letter is issued./* The motion to amend was approved without objection.The motion as amended was approved without objection. Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. (EST). Submitted by:Jim Lark James W. Lark, III Secretary Pro Tem Region 5S Representative Libertarian National Committee ----- ----- From the LNC Policy Manual: Section 1.02 MEETINGS 6) Meeting Minutes <SNIP> Meeting minutes for Executive Committee meetings may be promoted from draft status to official during the time between Executive Committee meetings as follows: . Draft minutes for Executive Committee meetings shall be emailed to all LNC Members not more than 7 days after each meeting. (Endnote 24) . Absent objection from an Executive Committee member who attended the meeting, the minutes shall be deemed to be approved 14 days after their distribution. (Endnote 25) . Executive Committee minutes shall be distributed to all LNC Members and alternates within 7 days of such approval. . The Secretary shall send an official copy of meeting minutes to staff within 7 days of the promotion of those minutes from draft to official status.

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Email ballot 2013-04: Delegation of LNC authority to EC
by Dave Blau 07 Jun '14

07 Jun '14

Moved by Mr. Olsen (co-sponsors Starchild, Vohra, Pojunis): *Whereas the primary purpose of the LNC in delegating its authority to an Executive Committee is to enable the Executive Committee to respond promptly to events and conditions which require immediate and/or urgent attention; and* *Whereas the membership of the party is entitled to know how all of its officers and representatives stand on all matters concerning the operation of the party, and especially the disbursement of funds, to the largest degree reasonable;* *Therefore, it is resolved that section 1.01, sub-section 3, of the Policy Manual is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph to the reference sub-section:* *This delegation of authority is made solely as a means for the LNC to act promptly in such cases that immediate action is necessary to reduce or avoid a potential harm or to gain or enhance a specific benefit. Unless otherwise specifically excepted elsewhere in this manual, the Executive Committee shall not conduct business:* ** for which there is no need for immediate or urgent action, or* ** which could have otherwise been considered by the entire LNC without potentially incurring harm or losing benefits.* Voting on this motion concludes at 11:59 PM Eastern time on June 5, 2014. Please reply directly to this email on the LNC Business list with your vote. ------------------------------ *David E. Blau, Esq.* Chairman, Libertarian Association of Massachusetts. chair(a)lpmass.org Secretary, Libertarian National Committee. secretary(a)lp.org www.lpmass.org | www.lp.org 617.396.4253

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Email ballot 2014-03: Delaying membership level changes to August 1
by Dave Blau 27 May '14

27 May '14

Moved by Mr. Hinkle (co-sponsored by Ms. Kirkland, Mr. Vohra, Mr. Cloud): *That in LNC Policy Manual, Section 2.05 Membership Policies, the following changes are made:1. Section 2) Association Levels - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014”.2. Change in the same section "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014".3. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014”.4. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014".5. Section 4) Benefits - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014:”.6. Section 4) Benefits - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014".* Voting on this motion concludes at 11:59 PM Eastern time on May 22, 2014. Please reply directly to this email on the LNC Business list with your vote. ------------------------------ *David E. Blau, Esq.* Chairman, Libertarian Association of Massachusetts. chair(a)lpmass.org Secretary, Libertarian National Committee. secretary(a)lp.org www.lpmass.org | www.lp.org 617.396.4253

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Re: [Lnc-business] Email ballot 2013-04: Delegation of LNC authority to EC
by Geoffrey Neale 26 May '14

26 May '14

I vote Nay. I cannot support this language because it does not provide for circumstances where the LNC votes to delegate its authority through a legitimate motion. It would require the LNC to alter the Policy Manual in such cases in the future. Geoffrey Neale From: Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces@hq.lp.org] On Behalf Of Dave Blau Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:39 PM To: lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org Subject: [Lnc-business] Email ballot 2013-04: Delegation of LNC authority to EC Moved by Mr. Olsen (co-sponsors Starchild, Vohra, Pojunis): Whereas the primary purpose of the LNC in delegating its authority to an Executive Committee is to enable the Executive Committee to respond promptly to events and conditions which require immediate and/or urgent attention; and Whereas the membership of the party is entitled to know how all of its officers and representatives stand on all matters concerning the operation of the party, and especially the disbursement of funds, to the largest degree reasonable; Therefore, it is resolved that section 1.01, sub-section 3, of the Policy Manual is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph to the reference sub-section: This delegation of authority is made solely as a means for the LNC to act promptly in such cases that immediate action is necessary to reduce or avoid a potential harm or to gain or enhance a specific benefit. Unless otherwise specifically excepted elsewhere in this manual, the Executive Committee shall not conduct business: * for which there is no need for immediate or urgent action, or * which could have otherwise been considered by the entire LNC without potentially incurring harm or losing benefits. Voting on this motion concludes at 11:59 PM Eastern time on June 5, 2014. Please reply directly to this email on the LNC Business list with your vote. _____ David E. Blau, Esq. Chairman, Libertarian Association of Massachusetts. chair(a)lpmass.org Secretary, Libertarian National Committee. secretary(a)lp.org www.lpmass.org | www.lp.org 617.396.4253 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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A Motion
by Norm Olsen 25 May '14

25 May '14

A motion sponsored by Norm Olsen, Starchild, Arvin Vohra, and Brett Pojunis: Whereas the primary purpose of the LNC in delegating its authority to an Executive Committee is to enable the Executive Committee to respond promptly to events and conditions which require immediate and/or urgent attention; and Whereas the membership of the party is entitled to know how all of its officers and representatives stand on all matters concerning the operation of the party, and especially the disbursement of funds, to the largest degree reasonable; Therefore, it is resolved that section 1.01, sub-section 3, of the Policy Manual is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph to the reference sub-section: This delegation of authority is made solely as a means for the LNC to act promptly in such cases that immediate action is necessary to reduce or avoid a potential harm or to gain or enhance a specific benefit. Unless otherwise specifically excepted elsewhere in this manual, the Executive Committee shall not conduct business: . for which there is no need for immediate or urgent action, or . which could have otherwise been considered by the entire LNC without potentially incurring harm or losing benefits. It is probably best to wait for certification by the Secretary before voting on this motion. Norm -- Norman T Olsen Regional Representative, Region I Libertarian National Committee 7931 S Broadway, PMB 102 Littleton, Colorado 80122-2710 303-263-4995 Norman.Olsen(a)lp.org "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." -- Gandhi

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Re: [Lnc-business] Email ballot 2014-03: Delaying membership levelchanges to August 1
by michael cloud 19 May '14

19 May '14

I vote Yes on the motion. - Michael Cloud -----Original Message----- From: Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces@hq.lp.org]On Behalf Of Dave Blau Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 6:24 PM To: lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org Subject: [Lnc-business] Email ballot 2014-03: Delaying membership levelchanges to August 1 Moved by Mr. Hinkle (co-sponsored by Ms. Kirkland, Mr. Vohra, Mr. Cloud): That in LNC Policy Manual, Section 2.05 Membership Policies, the following changes are made: 1. Section 2) Association Levels - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014”. 2. Change in the same section "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 3. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014”. 4. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 5. Section 4) Benefits - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014:”. 6. Section 4) Benefits - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". Voting on this motion concludes at 11:59 PM Eastern time on May 22, 2014. Please reply directly to this email on the LNC Business list with your vote. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ David E. Blau, Esq. Chairman, Libertarian Association of Massachusetts. chair(a)lpmass.org Secretary, Libertarian National Committee. secretary(a)lp.org www.lpmass.org | www.lp.org 617.396.4253

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Re: [Lnc-business] Email ballot 2014-03: Delaying membership level changes to...
by SAM8074＠aol.com 12 May '14

12 May '14

I vote no on this motion. Live Free, Sam Goldstein LNC Region 3 Representative _sam.goldstein(a)lp.org_ (mailto:sam.goldstein@lp.org) Email In a message dated 5/12/2014 9:24:04 P.M. US Eastern Daylight Time, blau.liberty(a)gmail.com writes: Moved by Mr. Hinkle (co-sponsored by Ms. Kirkland, Mr. Vohra, Mr. Cloud): That in LNC Policy Manual, Section 2.05 Membership Policies, the following changes are made: 1. Section 2) Association Levels - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014”. 2. Change in the same section "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 3. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014”. 4. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 5. Section 4) Benefits - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to “Prior to August 1, 2014:”. 6. Section 4) Benefits - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". Voting on this motion concludes at 11:59 PM Eastern time on May 22, 2014. Please reply directly to this email on the LNC Business list with your vote. ____________________________________ David E. Blau, Esq. Chairman, Libertarian Association of Massachusetts. _chair(a)lpmass.org_ (mailto:chair@lpmass.org) Secretary, Libertarian National Committee. _secretary(a)lp.org_ (mailto:secretary@lp.org) www.lpmass.org | www.lp.org 617.396.4253 _______________________________________________ Lnc-business mailing list Lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org http://hq.lp.org/mailman/listinfo/lnc-business_hq.lp.org

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Re: [Lnc-business] Email ballot 2014-03: Delaying membership level changes to August 1
by Scott L. 12 May '14

12 May '14

"Moved by Mr. Hinkle (co-sponsored by Ms. Kirkland, Mr. Vohra, Mr. Cloud): That in LNC Policy Manual, Section 2.05 Membership Policies, the following changes are made: 1. Section 2) Association Levels - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Prior to August 1, 2014". 2. Change in the same section "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 3. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Prior to August 1, 2014". 4. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 5. Section 4) Benefits - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Prior to August 1, 2014:". 6. Section 4) Benefits - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014"." I vote No. Scott Lieberman

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Hinkle motion to delay implementation of membership dues structure
by Geoffrey Neale 09 May '14

09 May '14

Mr. Blau, the below language was proposed by Mr. Hinkle, and co-sponsored by Ms. Kirkland, Mr. Vohra and Mr. Cloud. This meets the Bylaws requirement for a mail ballot. Please submit this motion formally to the LNC. Geoffrey Neale Move that in LNC Policy Manual, Section 2.05 Membership Policies that the following changes are made: 1. Section 2) Association Levels - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Prior to August 1, 2014". 2. Change in the same section "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 3. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Prior to August 1, 2014". 4. Section 3) Life Membership Status - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". 5. Section 4) Benefits - change "Until the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Prior to August 1, 2014:". 6. Section 4) Benefits - change "Effective after the LNC takes occupancy of a purchased building:" to "Effective August 1, 2014". End of motion. Hopefully I've caught all of the phrases that refer to the purchase or occupying a building. Mark Hinkle, LNC At-Large & Retired LP Chair --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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Re: [Lnc-business] [Lnc-discuss] Motion to delay implementation of membership dues structure
by Starchild 08 May '14

08 May '14

Mark, I vote to co-sponsor your motion. My reason for doing so is very simple -- I don't think we should raise dues at all. At least not until membership dues are decoupled from voting rights. As I've often said, we should not be a "pay-to-play" party. Nor do I think tinkering with our dues structure is a high priority, especially if it's going to cost us even $20,000, let alone $50,000. If a bad idea can't be defeated, better that it at least be delayed. Time that the previous LNC spent developing the dues increase proposal is water under the bridge and should not influence our decision one way or the other, since deciding that we don't want to implement their plan after all will not cost us any additional time, nor will moving to put it into effect give us back any of the time already spent. Love & Liberty, ((( starchild ))) At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee On May 8, 2014, at 6:31 PM, Mark Hinkle wrote: > Dear LNC, > > I move that the LNC delay implementation of the previously adopted membership dues structure until August 1, 2014. > > Please RSVP with your willingness to co-sponsor this motion. > > FYI & RSVP..................Mark Hinkle, > LNC At-Large & Retired LP Chair > > -- > "It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." > - Samuel Adams > > _______________________________________________ > Lnc-discuss mailing list > Lnc-discuss(a)hq.lp.org > http://hq.lp.org/mailman/listinfo/lnc-discuss_hq.lp.org

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