March 2017 - Lnc-business - Moellman Enterprises Email

Libertarian Party Historical Preservation Meeting this Thursday
by Caryn Ann Harlos 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Here is a copy sent to our internal list: Hello everyone this is a reminder of our meeting: *LPHPC Meeting * *Thu, Mar 16, 2017 4:00 Mountain* *Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. * *https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291582493 * <https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291582493> *You can also dial in using your phone. * *United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 * *Access Code: 291-582-493 * *First GoToMeeting? Try a test session: http://help.citrix.com/getready <http://help.citrix.com/getready> * *Any guests, our first meeting was somewhat informal but we will be observing a bit tighter recognition procedures this meeting. Unless during public comment, non-committee members should seek recognition from the Chair for input during meeting.* *Attached please find a proposed Agenda- please review and send any additions.* I encourage anyone interested to subscribe to our read-only list: Subscribe (read-only) by sending a message to: lphpc-request(a)lists.dehnbase.net with "subscribe" in the subject line. -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado <http://www.lpcolorado.org> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft*

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Re: [Lnc-business] August LNC meeting
by William Redpath 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

I suggest Salt Lake City, assuming hotel rooms that weekend are not too expensively priced. The solar eclipse occurs on Monday, August 21, and the path of totality goes not too far north of there. Bill Redpath -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 3/14/17, Sam Goldstein <goldsteinatlarge(a)gmail.com> wrote: Subject: [Lnc-business] August LNC meeting To: lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 10:22 AM Dear LNC members, Many of us are in the midst of planning our summers and I think it is timethat we take up the issue of where to have our meeting scheduled for August 19-20, 2017. I'm in favor of moving west for this one. Let's get the ball rolling with suggestions of locations and sites so we can narrow it down over the next couple weeks and perhaps have a decision done by our April meeting. Thanks and Live Free, Sam GoldsteinLibertarian National CommitteeMember at Large8925 N Meridian St, Ste 101Indianapolis IN 46260317-850-0726 Phone317-582-1773 Fax -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 2017-05: Cuban Arrest v2
by William Redpath 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

I vote "Yes." Bill Redpath -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 3/14/17, James Lark <jwl3s(a)eservices.virginia.edu> wrote: Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] Email Ballot 2017-05: Cuban Arrest v2 To: lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 9:50 AM Dear colleagues: I hope all is well with you. I am writing in my capacity as Region 5 representative to vote "aye" on the motion. As always, thanks for your work for liberty. Take care, Jim James W. Lark, III Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering Applied Mathematics Program, Dept. of Engineering and Society Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics University of Virginia Advisor, The Liberty Coalition University of Virginia Region 5 Representative, Libertarian National Committee ----- On 3/9/2017 5:37 AM, Alicia Mattson wrote: We have an electronic mail ballot. Votes are due to the LNC-Business list by March 19, 2017 at 11:59:59pm Pacific time. Co-Sponsors: Bilyeu, Harlos, Demarest, Marsh Motion: The Libertarian National Committee strongly opposes the unjust arrest and detention of peaceful individuals. The arrests on February 2, 2017, and subsequent detention of libertarian activists, Ubaldo Herrera Hernandez and Manuel Velazquez, in Cuba illustrate the threats to freedom we all face around the world. The Libertarian Party calls on the Cuban government to immediately release details of the above-mentioned arrests and detentions, including the specific charges being levied against the individuals in question. In the absence of such information, we call for the release of these prisoners. Libertarian activism worldwide must not be deterred by the attempts of authoritarian leaders, totalitarian governments, and dictatorial regimes to silence the voice of freedom. We condemn any acts of official oppression, and uphold the promotion of limited government and free markets in any country. Furthermore, we call on the U.S. Department of State to publicly denounce violations of the right to free speech, the right to peaceably assemble, and the right to due process abroad. -Alicia -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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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appointments to platform, bylaws, and credentials committees
by Wes Benedict 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

I've been asked about appointments to those committees including will credentials committee members be appointed at the upcoming LNC meeting. I'm not an expert on these rules or what the LNC will do at the upcoming meeting. I believe the rules provide a significantly large window on the time frame for appointments. Here are the official rules on appointing: From Page 7: http://www.lp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016_LP_Bylaws_and_Convention_… > ARTICLE 11: OTHER COMMITTEES 1. There shall be a Platform Committee, a > Bylaws and Rules Committee and a Credentials Committee for each > Regular Convention. The National Committee shall appoint a temporary > chair of each committee to serve until each committee selects its own > chair. 2. The Bylaws and Rules Committee shall consist of ten Party > members appointed by the National Committee no later than three months > before a Regular Convention. No more than five of these members shall > be members of the current National Committee. 3. The Platform > Committee shall consist of 20 members selected as follows: a. One > member by each of the five affiliate parties having the greatest per > capita sustaining membership as determined for Convention delegate > allocations at the most recent Regular Convention. b. One member by > each of the ten affiliate parties having the largest sustaining > memberships, excluding those affiliates from (a), as determined for > Convention delegate allocations at the most recent Regular Convention. > c. Five members selected by the National Committee. d. These members > shall be selected no later than the last day of the fifth month prior > to the Regular Convention. 4. The Credentials Committee, composed of > ten members, shall be selected as follows. a. Five members chosen by > the National Committee no later than six months before a Regular > Convention. b. One member by each of the five affiliate parties having > the largest sustaining memberships as determined for Convention > delegate allocations at the most recent Regular Convention. These > shall be selected by each of the affiliate parties no later than one > month prior to the Regular Convention. > 5. Ranked alternates may be named by the appointing bodies to fill any > vacancies or absences in the Convention Committees. 6. Committee > Procedures a. A majority vote of those Committee members present is > necessary for a "do pass" recommendation, and in the case of the > Platform Committee, a majority must approve each specific plank > separately. b. Four or more members of the Platform Committee may join > together to issue a minority report regarding any plank reported to > the floor of the Convention. Two or more members of the Bylaws and > Rules Committee or of the Credentials Committee may join together to > issue a minority report regarding their business. I think some states wait to see who gets appointed by the LNC before appointing their alloted state reps to those committees. I invite regional representatives to discuss these appointments with your states. (And amongst yourselves to become familiar with the rules and practices). Thanks, -- Wes Benedict, Executive Director Libertarian National Committee, Inc. 1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314 (202) 333-0008 ext. 232, wes.benedict(a)lp.org facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational Join the Libertarian Party at: http://lp.org/membership

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NJ Libertarian Party Nominates Peter Rohrman for Governor
by Patrick McKnight 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

In front of a sold-out crowd at Rutgers University on Saturday, the NJ Libertarian Party nominated Marine Veteran Peter Rohrman for Governor. Rohrman's platform includes property tax reform, school choice, legalizing marijuana and ending corporate welfare. Rohrman first gained attention with strong campaigns for Bergen County Freeholder. "I believe in maximizing personal freedom. I cherish the Constitution and every one of the rights afforded to us in the “Bill of Rights,” Rohrman says. 2016 was a record-breaking year for the NJ Libertarian Party. The 100% member-funded, volunteer-staffed organization doubled it's registered voters and won nearly 130,000 votes across the State. The Party nominated Karese Laguerre for Lieutenant Governor. Libertarians are New Jersey's third largest and fastest-growing party. We believe liberty is the foundation of justice and a peaceful, prosperous America. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/RohrmanForGovernor/

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Concerns with convention theme bidding process
by Ken Moellman 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

Hello. I have been fielding concerns on the convention theme straw poll from two different standpoints. 1. Pro-choice versus pro-life Libertarians. The use of the phrase "pro-choice" in a political arena (or really, any arena anymore) specifically infers the abortion issue. This "pro-choice on everything" potential theme has resulted in an increase in the division between the two factions and I suspect that it will only get worse in the next round of voting. 2. Povertarian/others vs. Pay-to-Play. There are a lot of comments about the convention theme "being sold to the highest bidder". I've seen complaints specifically from Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky members. I don't watch Indiana as closely as Mr. Bittner has a handle on that. In my role as Region 3 Alternate, I wanted to make the full LNC aware that I am seeing problems in Region 3 as a result of this path of action. As for my personal opinion; it's my personal hope that a theme is chosen that is inclusive, positive, and outward-focused.

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Montana Libertarians select candidate for special election for House seat vacated by Zinke's appointment
by Caryn Ann Harlos 12 Mar '17

12 Mar '17

http://www.krtv.com/story/34731402/montana-libertarian-party-selects-wicks-… https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/montana/articles/2017-03-11/liberta… -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado <http://www.lpcolorado.org> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft*

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Affiliate Support Committee Meeting Reminder
by Daniel Hayes 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

The Affiliate Support Committee will be meeting at it's regularly scheduled time. That currently is once every 4 weeks. The meeting is open to LNC Members, LNC Staff, State Chairs, Party Members, Libertarians, libertarians and invited guests. We are a service oriented committee so we encourage attendees to participate in an orderly manner. If you have a matter you wish us to consider please contact me in a advance if possible. I can be reached at Daniel.Hayes(a)LP.Org or by phone at 504-258-6176. Date: Thursday, March 9th, 2017 8PM Eastern 7PM Central 5PM Pacific Dial in Number:(712)775-7031 Access Code: 571-973-866 Daniel Hayes Affiliate Support Committee Chairman LNC AT Large Member

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Did we get the latest financial report?
by Caryn Ann Harlos 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

I don't see it... -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado <http://www.lpcolorado.org> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee

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David Nolan archives
by Caryn Ann Harlos 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Hello all, I have been in touch with Elizabeth Nolan and she has some boxes of crucial party historical items (22 boxes). After I have a better handle on what is in them, I am going to be asking the Party to take possession of at least some of them (with Elizabeth's permission). There are convention records that we do not have (that I saw in my visit to HQ) and a complete file of David's personal LP correspondences to name a few items. There is room in the offsite storage. -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado <http://www.lpcolorado.org> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee

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