March 2020 - Lnc-business - Moellman Enterprises Email

Convention: seeking co-sponsors
by Joe Bishop-Henchman 28 Mar '20

28 Mar '20

Colleagues, I have two proposals I am seeking co-sponsors for. I believe they would implement and set timelines on the discussion from our recent e-meeting discussing the convention. Proposal 1: The Libertarian National Committee directs the Chair and the Convention Oversight Committee to prepare by mid-April practical plans to implement the following contingent possibilities for our 2020 National Convention: A. Everyone packed in Austin B. Everyone 6 feet apart in Austin, either hotel or convention center C. In-person for who can be there and special accommodations for those who can't travel D. Move to an outdoor space E. Rump convention to approve rules allowing online/other convention F. State remote satellite locations G. 1046 person online convention H. Relocate I. Reschedule J. No convention. LNC picks nominee, through some process to ratify an electronic selection by delegates Proposal 2: The Libertarian National Committee hold an electronic meeting on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:00 PM Eastern to decide whether and how to proceed with our 2020 National Convention. JBH ------------ Joe Bishop-Henchman LNC Member (At-Large) joe.bishop-henchman(a)lp.org www.facebook.com/groups/189510455174837

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MISC RONR NOTES (some things we may be doing incorrectly)
by Caryn Ann Harlos 28 Mar '20

28 Mar '20

In debate on an appeal, only the Chair can speak twice (pp 388-389) - we don't tend to follow this. And on page 401, it seems to me that it says or at least implies that votes requiring 2/3 do not start with a voice vote, but rather must at least be a hand raise or standing (I would love to hear Ms. Mattson's opinion on that). * In Liberty,* * Personal Note: I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum). This can affect inter-personal communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas. If anyone found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux pas) in an actual email, please contact me privately and let me know. *

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Fwd: Re: presidential nomination delegate voting backup plan
by Sam Goldstein 27 Mar '20

27 Mar '20

It looks like Joe Dehn didn't send his proposal to the entire LNC so I'm forwarding it for your consideration. With a few modifications I would be willing to sponsor an email ballot to approve this procedure in the event the convention is cancelled. Please note that I am not looking for co-sponsors at this time. We need a few days to consider Joe's proposal and to make any needed changes. Also note that should the nomination devolve to the LNC that we will need a two thirds vote of the entire LNC to approve POTUS and VPOTUS nominees. Stay safe and Live Free, --- Sam Goldstein, At Large Member Libertarian National Committee 317-850-0726 Cell -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Re: presidential nomination delegate voting backup plan DATE: 2020-03-27 10:11 FROM: Sam Goldstein <sam.goldstein(a)lp.org> TO: Daniel Fishman <dan.fishman(a)lphq.org> CC: Joe Dehn <jwd3(a)dehnbase.org>, Nicholas Sarwark <chair(a)lp.org>, Alex Merced <alex.merced(a)lp.org>, Caryn Ann Harlos <carynannharlos(a)gmail.com>, Tim Hagan <tim.hagan(a)lp.org>, Joe Bishop-Henchman <joe.bishop-henchman(a)lp.org>, Alicia Mattson <alicia.mattson(a)lp.org>, William Redpath <william.redpath(a)lp.org>, Joshua Smith <joshuahxc(a)gmail.com>, Richard Longstreth <richard.longstreth(a)lp.org>, Francis Wendt <francis.wendt(a)lp.org>, Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila(a)lp.org>, Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn(a)lp.org>, Victoria Sexton <victoria.sexton(a)lp.org>, Jeff Hewitt <jeffrey.hewitt(a)lp.org>, Dustin Nanna <dustin.nanna(a)lp.org>, Tim Ferreira <tim.ferreira(a)lp.org>, Jim Lark <james.lark(a)lp.org>, Susan Hogarth <hogarth(a)gmail.com>, John Phillips <john.phillips(a)lp.org>, Phillip Anderson <phillip.anderson(a)lp.org>, Whitney Bilyeu <whitney.bilyeu(a)lp.org>, Erin Adams <erinadams.lp(a)gmail.com>, Justin ODonnell <justin.odonnell(a)lp.org>, Pat Ford <pford(a)lpri.us>, Dan Fishman <dan.fishman(a)lp.org> Joe, I agree with Dan that you have presented a well thought out plan for the worst case scenario that the convention is cancelled. At first glance I do see a couple items that would need to be corrected before I would be willing to sponsor an email ballot. Although this procedure is outside the Bylaws mandated voting procedure for POTUS, I'm sure we will get negative feedback for limiting nominations to nine candidates (23 May morning - FIRST NOMINATION BALLOT (with up to nine candidates listed). Since our rules limit both POTUS and VPOUTS to those who have gotten the support of at least 30 delegates, do you have a suggestion on how and when delegates tokens can be submitted to teh Secretary? My other concern is the lack of a procedure for VPOTUS. Our rules require the same procedure to be used as that for POTUS but I think that would be very confusing for delegates to run simultaneously. Thanks for getting this underway, --- Sam Goldstein LNC At Large Convention Oversight Committee 317-850-0726 Cell On 2020-03-27 09:22, Daniel Fishman wrote: > Joe, > > Thanks very much for this detailed plan. I too am of the mindset that if you fail to plan you plan to fail. We'll make more informed decisions because you took the time to lay this out. > > --- > Daniel Fishman > Executive Director > The Libertarian Party > Join Us [1] > > On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 4:16 PM Joe Dehn <jwd3(a)dehnbase.org> wrote: > >> We are facing what may be the most difficult situation ever in >> continuing the work of our party. This situation has many facets, some >> of which will not be possible to resolve for some time. >> >> However I believe that almost all members of this party will agree that >> it is better that we have a national campaign this year than not -- and >> to that end we must have a national ticket that is seen by the general >> public, election authorities, and EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY by our own >> members as legitimately representing us. >> >> I understand that the convention may yet happen, and that the Convention >> Oversight Committee is hard at work to make it possible. That would be >> wonderful. The plan I am putting forward is NOT in competition with >> that. >> >> What I am proposing is a _backup plan_, in case all efforts to have a >> convention fail. Waiting until the convention actually is cancelled, if >> it must be cancelled, could lead to needless confusion and turmoil. >> Doing a bit of work now to have a backup plan ready will cost >> practically nothing, while assuring our state affiliates, the candidates >> who have been working so hard for our nomination, those who volunteered >> to serve as delegates -- and our members in general -- that there _is_ a >> way forward to give us a national ticket that respects their efforts. >> >> The specifics of what I am proposing can be found at: >> >> https://delvote.dehnbase.net/about >> >> If you have any questions I can be reached at: >> >> jwd3(a)dehnbase.org >> 408-774-1570 Links: ------ [1] http://www.lp.org/join

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL E-MEETING MARCH 26 9PM-11PM EASTERN
by Caryn Ann Harlos 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

Here is the Zoom information. This meeting was sponsored by Hagan, Harlos, Longstreth, Merced, Nekhaila, Phillips, Smith, Van Horn Caryn Ann Harlos is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: LNC Special Meeting Re: Convention Time: Mar 26, 2020 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/239017962 Meeting ID: 239 017 962 One tap mobile +13126266799,,239017962# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,239017962# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 239 017 962 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adyM24yilG * In Liberty,* * Personal Note: I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum). This can affect inter-personal communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas. If anyone found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux pas) in an actual email, please contact me privately and let me know. *

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New Meeting ID
by Caryn Ann Harlos 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

https://zoom.us/j/939059264 * In Liberty,* * Personal Note: I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum). This can affect inter-personal communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas. If anyone found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux pas) in an actual email, please contact me privately and let me know. *

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A Rally Cry to all LNC Members
by Tara DeSisto 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Dear LNC Members, So life has changed quite a bit. Along the already rigid, rigged and impossible rules of the road we are finding barriers that appear to be impassable for the time being. I personally am encouraged by how many Libertarians are reaching out to me worried about the party and want to be a part of protecting it at this time. As a new member of the Libertarian Community, it is great to see that there is a real desire to roll up sleeves, adapt to the challenges at hand and do the tedious work associated with fundraising. As the convention question hangs over our head and state conventions are being pushed off, party members are looking to find their new community normal. Leadership will be critical to keeping the party collected and this is why I am reaching out today. Working to implement strategies takes a lot of time developing technological capacity and training. I have been working to get our team trained up on processes and they have been rocking it. I have also been working the phones on call time with both Nick and Dan several times a week to make sure we are connecting with important and often neglected donors that we had lost or were on the brink of losing. Having gotten that program up and running smoothly, I would now like to work more with LNC members to target communities regionally. So many donors and members have questions and even if there are no answers, they are finding it reassuring to connect with Libertarian leadership to at least understand complexities at a higher level. To have these one-on-one conversations makes them feel valued as members and promotes giving. There are many reasons to give to the party right now. We will most certainly continue fighting for deregulation and slashing red tape for medical professionals. We will continue to tirelessly advocate against government interference into small business and free market solutions as social distancing continues to be required. We have a great opportunity to lead on homeschooling support for parents who are unprepared and overwhelmed. Ballot Access is in even more dire straits than before Corona hit and will now be fought hard on a legal front in dozens of states simultaniously. All of these reasons are great reasons to support the party of Liberty. As we see drastic market shifts we need to make sure that giving is still a priority for those who value these strengths. My challenge is that there are many of you and only one of me (two actually, now that I have Bekah trained up). I am asking at this time for you to reach out to me. If you can find 2 consecutive hours a week, I would be thrilled to work with you doing call time in your region. For those of you At Large, we have targeted strategies that we can work with you on as well. The lines are hot as people are home. Our rate of conversations are up and we can really capitalize on this opportunity to connect. These conversations are important to you as well as you will learn how Libertarian families and individuals are being affected and it will certainly make you a better advocate for your constituency. Please reach back to me via email and let me know if and when you have time to give to fundraising. Bekah and I will be happy to work with you and find something that can work with your schedule. We are looking forward to working with you and making sure that we keep the party strong and united on keeping Liberty valued across the country. The Libertarian message could not be more important now. I hope that you are all in good health and am excited to reconnect with each of you. Tara DeSisto Director of Development Libertarian Party It's generous Libertarians like you who keep us growing! Please consider giving today. <https://www.lp.org/donate/> *It always seems impossible, until it’s done. – Nelson Mandela.*

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What are you up to tonight?
by Tara DeSisto 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Right now Libertarians are trying to find their new community. Will you be a part of it and will you welcome them? Please Join Us for Friday Night Happy Hour https://streamyard.com/cum6tt22n8 Tara DeSisto Director of Development Libertarian Party It's generous Libertarians like you who keep us growing! Please consider giving today. <https://www.lp.org/donate/> *It always seems impossible, until it’s done. – Nelson Mandela.*

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Please join us for happy hour.
by Tara DeSisto 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

https://streamyard.com/cum6tt22n8 Tara DeSisto Director of Development Libertarian Party It's generous Libertarians like you who keep us growing! Please consider giving today. <https://www.lp.org/donate/> *It always seems impossible, until it’s done. – Nelson Mandela.*

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Libertarian Happy Hour
by Tara DeSisto 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

https://streamyard.com/cum6tt22n8 Tara DeSisto Director of Development Libertarian Party It's generous Libertarians like you who keep us growing! Please consider giving today. <https://www.lp.org/donate/> *It always seems impossible, until it’s done. – Nelson Mandela.*

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Request: Current LNC Region 3 signed agreement
by Elizabeth Van Horn 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hello Caryn Ann, Is the current signed LNC Region 3 agreement on file somewhere? The 4th Region 3 state affiliate signature happened in NOLA. It's that copy I need. (Signed by all version.) Thank you! -- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)

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