February 2016 - Lnc-business - Moellman Enterprises Email

Screening Presidential candidates
by Daniel Wiener 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Kevin, I agree with you that I don't like our party being embarrassed by fringe candidates. I have urged for a long time that we create more stringent criteria for officially acknowledging those individuals who've decided to run for the LP's Presidential nomination. (Not to stop them from running, just not publicizing them.) Four years ago I proposed a Policy Manual amendment to do just that (see the email below), but it went nowhere. Who knows, perhaps the LNC may have more interest now than it did then in coming up with *something* to distinguish serious candidates from frivolous ones. However, back in 2011 I did succeed in adding the following provision to the Policy Manual: *Section 2.06 PARTY COMMUNICATIONS* *5) Assuring Quality Communications* If a majority of all LNC members notify the Secretary of their belief that a proposed or actual public communication is detrimental to the image of the Party, such notification to occur no later than 72 hours after the public communication is published, the Secretary shall inform the Executive Director and Chair of this finding, and such communication shall not be further disseminated, and to the extent possible, already-disseminated material shall be promptly removed from the public sphere. You should keep this provision in mind for any future instances in which you've spotted something which you think is "detrimental to the image of the Party". Whether it's something new on the LP web site or Facebook page or whatever, you should immediately email the LNC with your objection. If a majority agree with you and act fast, it can be quickly deleted. Failing that, four LNC members can sponsor a motion to delete it, although the voting on such a motion will take a lot longer. As a member of the Advertising & Publication Review Committee, I should also mention that the APRC does look at all LP communications. However, its role is officially limited to assuring that the Platform, Bylaws, and Policy Manual are not violated, and its deliberations are required to be confidential. So when issues arise from time to time, no one outside the APRC sees what things are prevented from being published, nor does anyone else hear the concerns and arguments (and disagreements) which are expressed within the committee. That can often be frustrating for those of us on the committee, but those are the limitations we have to abide by. Dan Wiener ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Daniel Wiener <wiener(a)alum.mit.edu> Date: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 9:14 AM Subject: Policy Manual motion on Presidential candidates To: LNC Discussion <lnc-discuss(a)hq.lp.org> I haven't seen any further suggested modifications for the last five days, so at this time I am proposing a motion to make the following changes (underlined in blue) to Section 2.08(2) of the Policy Manual, and I am asking for co-sponsors. Daniel Wiener *Section 2.08(2) Limitations on Party Support for Public Office* *Party resources shall not be used to provide information or services or promotional material for any candidate for public office prior to the nomination unless:* * • such information or services or promotional material facilities are available and announced on an equal basis to all Libertarians who have declared they are seeking the nomination for President or Vice-President, providing that a candidate is qualified according to the following criteria:* *· The candidate is a sustaining member of the national party; and* *· The candidate supplies a list of at least 100 sustaining members of the national party who have declared that they consider the candidate to be "acceptable"; and* *· The candidate has raised at least $5,000 in campaign contributions from donors other than the candidate or the candidate's immediate family.* *· During the month immediately prior to the national nomination convention, an additional criterion is that the total money which the campaign has raised since the candidate announced **shall have exceeded $10,000* *(from donors other than the **candidate or the candidate's immediate family)**.* *• or, such information or services are generally available and announced to all party members** in the case of non-national candidates.* *• or, the service or candidate has been approved by the state chair in the case of non-national candidates.* *Qualified Presidential or Vice-Presidential candidates may, with the assistance of any LNC member, post promotional material to the LP Blog, but the total number of such posts shall be limited to the number of 30-day periods prior to the nomination convention (rounded up) from when a candidate first became qualified. A list of qualified candidates along with links to their web pages shall be featured on the www.lp.org <http://www.lp.org/> web site and in LP News, and may be included in appropriate publications and mass emailings to members. In each case there shall be a disclaimer stating that the party does not necessarily endorse or agree with the candidates or the contents of their web pages. * *The above restrictions do not apply to the dissemination of newsworthy information about candidates and their campaign activities, where the source or the object of the information involves significant media outlets which are not affiliated with the candidate. Contemporaneous newsworthy information about a candidate shall be aggregated to the maximum extent practical. The APRC shall be authorized to resolve any uncertainties by majority vote.*

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Secretary's report for Phoenix session
by Alicia Mattson 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Attached is the Secretary's Report for the upcoming LNC session. Alicia Mattson LNC Secretary

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Region 4/California report
by Daniel Wiener 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

Hi Robert, Here's my regional report. Dan Wiener On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 9:01 AM, Robert Kraus <robert.kraus(a)lp.org> wrote: > Just a final reminder to please send us your reports for the “binder” by > no later than 6 pm Mon. We plan on putting the folders togeather and > shipping them Tues along with a couple full binders to share. Everything > will of course be up on the web site as we did the last several meetings. > > > > Thanks again in advance, > > > > Robert > > >

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December End-Of-Month Financial Report
by Tim Hagan 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

The December End-of-Month Financial Reports are attached. Sorry about the delay, but we were waiting to get the last adjustments from the auditor. We will have the January reports next week before the meeting. Cash is tight. At the end of the year the unrestricted reserve was at $19,197, which is below the $50,460 target for the reserve. Last year had both revenues and expenses below budget, and had an operating surplus of $12,847. Tim Hagan

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Proposed Agenda - LNC Meeting February 20-21
by Nicholas Sarwark 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

All, Attached is a proposed agenda for our meeting in Phoenix. If you have additions, corrections, or requested modifications, please feel free to contact me. Yours truly, Nick

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legal victory in lawsuit in Illinois
by Alicia Mattson 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

In 2012 the Illinois affiliate started a lawsuit against the state law requiring that new parties run full slates of candidates. Here is Richard Winger's article about today's news that they won the case: http://ballot-access.org/2016/02/12/u-s-district-court-strikes-down-law-req… -Alicia

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Our hotel room upgrade for next weekend
by Scott L. 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

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FW: Full Meeting Details for 02/20-21 Phoenix AZ
by Robert Kraus 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

Just a final reminder to please send us your reports for the “binder” by no later than 6 pm Mon. We plan on putting the folders togeather and shipping them Tues along with a couple full binders to share. Everything will of course be up on the web site as we did the last several meetings. Thanks again in advance, Robert _____ size=3 width="100%" align=center tabindex=-1> From: Robert Kraus [mailto:robert.kraus@lp.org] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 4:11 PM To: 'lnc-business(a)lp.org' Cc: 'chairman(a)azlp.org'; 'BetteRose' Subject: FW: Full Meeting Details for 02/20-21 Phoenix AZ REMINDER - PLEASE NOTE CUT OFF FOR YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS IS TODAY 2/1 THANK YOU! Please call or use link below. Also note meeting location and where your rooms are located have changed. We will now be meeting in the Sonoran Sky Salons 1 & 2 located in the Villa (Yellow buildings on the map). These are upgraded rooms! Also please send your binder materials to us by no later than Mon 02/15 6 pm. Live Free! Robert From: Robert Kraus [mailto:robert.kraus@lp.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 1:15 PM To: 'lnc-business(a)lp.org' Cc: 'chairman(a)azlp.org' Subject: Full Meeting Details for 02/20-21 Phoenix AZ All, Here are the full details to date on the Feb meeting: LNC Meeting 02/20-21 Arizona Grand Resort & Spa 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85044 (602) 438-9000 http://www.arizonagrandresort.com/ Reservations: The number to call is 877.800.4888 and ask for group rate for “LNC Board Meeting” (group ASLNCQ) You may also use the below web <https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=13820&nights=1&ch…> link to make reservation online: https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=13820 <https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=13820&nights=1&ch…> &nights=1&checkin=02/15/2016&group=ASLNCQ Please note the rate is $149 a night DOUBLE OR SINGLE and includes one breakfast coupon (additional $10 for extra breakfast coupons), $25 additional for 3rd or 4th person in a room. If you have any issues making reservations please contact Alex Wilhelm at awilhelm(a)arizonagrandresort.com or 602-431-6403. Please note cut off for our very generous rate is 02/01/16. The rate will increase to $218 or more after 02/01. So PLEASE make your reservations by 2/01/16. Thanks!!!!! Meeting Time and Location: Sonoran Sky Salons I/II Room in the Villas Building from 9 am – 6 pm Sat and 9 am – 3 pm or finished Sun. A light lunch of pizza and various salads will be served Sat around 12:30 pm. Additional Info: Possible 2018 Convention Site Tours: Site Tour of the Renaissance Glendale will be via van leaving from Lobby building Fri 02/19 at 3:30pm (van limited to 12 folks – additional folks may go by car). Site Tour of Arizona Grand Fri 02/19 at 5:30 departs from Lobby Bar There may be additional site tours added for those who are interested either earlier on Fri or after business on Sun. Details will be sent out once known. For help with transportation (van service from/to airport) or tours (desert jeep tour for example) please contact Jennifer Swanson at 602-431-6584 or by email at jswanson(a)swcp.net Property and Area maps are attached. Note all sleeping rooms are in Villa building between the Resort Lobby building and the Waterpark. Breakfast is located in the main restaurant (Lobby Grill) in the Lobby building. Directions: http://www.arizonagrandresort.com/location/ Dining: http://www.arizonagrandresort.com/dining/ Live Free! Robert Robert S. Kraus - Dir of Operations Operations(a)LP.org Libertarian National Committee, Inc. 1444 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Ph: 202.333.0008 x 231 Join today: https://www.lp.org/membership LP FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/libertarians

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This is why we need to strongly encourage our affiliates to lobby for reasonable ballot access laws
by Scott L. 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

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Re: [Lnc-business] Screening Presidential candidates
by Scott L. 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

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