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Request for co-sponsor Change Policy Manual 1.03.7 Electronic meetings
by Caryn Ann Harlos 29 May '20

29 May '20

Please see attached proposal to shorten the time frame for e-meetings. It makes little sense to have it be the same time frame as email ballots. * 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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Appointment of Convention Oversight Committee Chair
by Nicholas Sarwark 29 May '20

29 May '20

Dear All, I'm happy to report that BetteRose Ryan, who serves on the Convention Oversight Committee and has previously been Chair or primary organizer of multiple successful national conventions is willing to serve as Chair of the Convention Oversight Committee. I am appointing her to that position. I trust that staff will make sure she has what access and permissions are necessary to fulfill her new role and I will ensure that she is included in negotiations with the Rosen Group moving forward. I anticipate that Ms. Ryan will convene a meeting of the Convention Oversight Committee shortly to make a recommendation regarding the filling of the vacancy on the committee. Yours in liberty, Nick

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Removal of Convention Oversight Committee Chair
by Nicholas Sarwark 29 May '20

29 May '20

Dear All, It has become clear that my vision for a second sitting of the Libertarian National Convention that maximizes the participation of all delegates from the first sitting who wish to participate is no longer shared by Mr. Hayes. In failing to plan for meaningful remote participation by any delegates who are unable or unwilling to attend in person and in failing to accurately communicate my contractual concerns with the convention contract being negotiated with the Rosen hotel group, Mr. Hayes has made it clear that he is no longer able to serve effectively in his role as Chair of the Convention Oversight Committee. As such, I am removing him from the Convention Oversight Committee and from the Chair of that Committee, effective immediately. I would like to publicly thank Mr. Hayes for his dedication and service to the Libertarian Party and all of the hard work he has put in to planning the convention to this point. His replacement on the Committee as well as the new Convention Oversight Committee Chair will be announced under separate cover. Yours in liberty, Nick

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Social Media Posturing
by Caryn Ann Harlos 29 May '20

29 May '20

I know our chair is having a fine time posturing himself in a shitshow of his own making as the saviour of the Party and the champion of the delegates, but there is no one on this body that does not wish to follow the will of the delegates if they choose to make any option available. And I fully believe the CoC needs to read the room and prepare for such options, and Mr. Hayes was doing so. I fully support whatever they decide in a convention duly called under our bylaws. I would wish we would not play this game but here we are. The one solace is that Facebook is dying, and such a display is not as effective as once might have been. My advise to fellow LNC members. Don't engage. Ask members to call you to hear your opinion. Do not further the degradation of the reputation of this Party by stooping to that circus. I, for one, will not. * 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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Delaware filing documents
by Caryn Ann Harlos 28 May '20

28 May '20

Are signed and on their way overnight to Mr. Sarwark. Very few notaries available here in Castle Rock. -- * 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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Convention Contract Negotiations Update
by Nicholas Sarwark 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear All, Thank you to the Convention Oversight Committee for putting together this afternoon's call with Harris Rosen and the staff at Rosen Shingle Creek. Oliver Hall, our special counsel, was able to participate. Mr. Hall and myself had the opportunity to directly discuss concerns we had with the existing proposed contract and get a sense directly from Mr. Rosen about what can be done to get to a mutually beneficial agreement. Mr. Hayes is going to connect Mr. Hall with the representatives of the Rosen Group directly so they can work on getting a contract that meets our concerns and sets the Libertarian Party up for a successful event. Yours truly, Nick

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Fwd: Re: [COC 2018-20] number of rooms
by Sam Goldstein 28 May '20

28 May '20

FYi from someone who has Chaired multiple LP conventions. --- Sam Goldstein, At Large Member Libertarian National Committee 317-850-0726 Cell -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Re: [COC 2018-20] number of rooms DATE: 2020-05-28 14:57 FROM: BetteRose via Conventions <conventions(a)hq.lp.org> TO: "conventions(a)hq.lp.org" <conventions(a)hq.lp.org> CC: BetteRose <betterose(a)aol.com> REPLY-TO: BetteRose <betterose(a)aol.com>, Convention Oversight Committee <conventions(a)hq.lp.org> Normally we have about an 80% attrition rate. For 1400 room nights that mean we have to fill at least 1120 room night. With this contract we have asked for 2035 room night but we have a 50% attrition which is 1018 room nights to fill. That is less than a standard contract would have required. I don't see any purpose to go back to this issue. if we have 400 people stay for 3 days, we have more than enough to cover this. Yes, I know there are a lot of people who will be staying elsewhere but that always happens. We will also have a lot of people who will stay more than four nights. The room night part of this contract is excellent. BetteRose Ryan Publisher Bent Briar Publishing [1] -----Original Message----- From: Caryn Ann Harlos via Conventions <conventions(a)hq.lp.org> To: Erin Adams <erin.adams(a)lp.org> Cc: Caryn Ann Harlos <carynannharlos(a)gmail.com>; Alex Merced <alex.merced(a)lp.org>; Robert S. Kraus <robert.kraus(a)lp.org>; Daniel Fishman <dan.fishman(a)lphq.org>; Convention Oversight Committee <conventions(a)hq.lp.org>; Tim Hagan <treasurer(a)lp.org>; LNC Chair <Chair(a)lp.org> Sent: Thu, May 28, 2020 9:00 am Subject: Re: [COC 2018-20] final survey data Erin may I see that exchange? 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. _ On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 8:59 AM <erin.adams(a)lp.org> wrote: > The pull that was sent out used the options let Mr redpath suggested when he asked for the poll so I'm not sure why anyone was under the impression that it was going to be a "deeper" poll. > > Before you try to renegotiate the room night please look at the most recent Exchange with the hotel. > > Erin Adams Region 7 alt. > > On May 28, 2020 9:47 AM, "Robert S. Kraus via Conventions" <conventions(a)hq.lp.org> wrote: > > Sorry, it was Susan who said she said "yes" even though she was staying elsewhere. But my point was we were going to do a branch survey that would dig in deeper with additional ?'s for each person who responded. We had 816 tl room nights in Columbus BTW. I am trying to reduce our risk & like Ms. Harlos see zero reason why we would commit to far more rooms then we'll ever need. > The contract / terms if flexible enough that if we need more rooms, and they are available, and there is zero reason to think they wouldn't be available, we can get it. There is no up side to over committing other then to increase our risk. I am providing you all with my expert opinion that we can have a rate of $119 & lower our rooms to 1500/300 and get everything we want. I ask for the COC's permission to contact Doug & work out these terms before your call today. > > In Liberty, > > Robert > > Robert S. Kraus - Operations Director > Operations(a)LP.org > Libertarian National Committee, Inc. > 1444 Duke Street > Alexandria, VA 22314 > Phone: 202.333.0008 x 231 > Direct: 571-290-5408 > > Donate or Join: https://www.lp.org/leaders-staff/robert-kraus/ > > Member: Association of Meeting Professionals (AMPs) > 2019 "Planner of the Year" > > On 5/28/2020 10:40 AM, Whitney Bilyeu wrote: > Can you point to somewhere I said Yes to remote participation? I don't typically respond to FB, and I don't recall any instances of such on that topic. Refresh my memory, if you can. > > Thanks! > > On Thu, May 28, 2020, 9:25 AM Robert S. Kraus <robert.kraus(a)lp.org> wrote: > > The poll should have been done the way Ken, Bill & Dan were planning. Which would have been structured in such a way to get more info for the yes people such as are you planning to stay at the venue. I strongly feel this will be more like Columbus vs. New Orleans & Orlando esp considering we are not doing the presidential part now - which is what my org assumptions were based on. In addition all over FB folks are given the impression that they'll be able to participate remotely in some fashion. Many of the comments I've seen show that those folks, like you, answered yes even if they do not plan on staying at the venue (because they are participating/attending from home). > > In Liberty, > > Robert > > Robert S. Kraus - Operations Director > Operations(a)LP.org > Libertarian National Committee, Inc. > 1444 Duke Street > Alexandria, VA 22314 > Phone: 202.333.0008 x 231 > Direct: 571-290-5408 > > Donate or Join: https://www.lp.org/leaders-staff/robert-kraus/ > > Member: Association of Meeting Professionals (AMPs) > 2019 "Planner of the Year" > > On 5/28/2020 10:10 AM, Whitney Bilyeu wrote: > Was the poll not meant to ascertain how many are planning to attend the in-person convention? If that was the intent, how is asking that question biased? > > On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 8:44 AM Robert S. Kraus via Conventions <conventions(a)hq.lp.org> wrote: > > I've updated my spreadsheet to the 744. As you all know I do feel the survey sent out was biased but despite that & the fact that most of the maybe yes' are likely not going, I am still using the 744 number. This is in line with the examples provided for 2016/18 of active delegates. Based on that the 1500/300 recommendation still makes total sense. There is ZERO reason to to put more rooms in our block then needed. This convention will not be larger / more successful then the last 2. Anyone who thinks that is on some really good drugs so please share. > I really feel a more detailed survey as org envisioned is needed if you want better numbers. > In addition, I feel Daniel & I may have made an oversight in the room rate. Below is the org offer from Shingle Creek. When we added the $10 to master the room rate should have only gone up to $119 and not $129. As you can see we got what we asked for in terms of space & F&B. This rate should be adjusted, along with room nights & the other items we talked about, on any final contract. > > In Liberty, > > Robert > > Robert S. Kraus - Operations Director > Operations(a)LP.org > Libertarian National Committee, Inc. > 1444 Duke Street > Alexandria, VA 22314 > Phone: 202.333.0008 x 231 > Direct: 571-290-5408 > > Donate or Join: https://www.lp.org/leaders-staff/robert-kraus/ > > Member: Association of Meeting Professionals (AMPs) > 2019 "Planner of the Year" > > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > > SUBJECT: > RE: Shingle Creek & LP Presidential Nominating Convention 2020 > > DATE: > Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:38:53 +0000 > > FROM: > Douglas Gilstrap <DGilstrap(a)rosenhotels.com> > > TO: > Daniel Hayes <danielehayes(a)icloud.com> > > CC: > Robert Kraus <robert.kraus(a)lp.org> > > Hi Daniel, > > I just called, but, got your voicemail. > > I have good news. Based on the pattern and dates that we discussed earlier this week, the Rosen Shingle Creek can offer its largest ballroom (which is the third-largest pillar-free, carpeted ballroom in in the US) for the LNC 2020 and has sufficient other space for your program with the discussed social-distancing. > > We are thinking: > · Gatlin ABCD for the main room/plenary session. Gatlin ABCD as 81,400 square-feet to be set at CR (1@6') with distanced rows front-to-back. This space must be clean and clear at 11:59PM, Sunday, July 12, 2020. > · Gatlin E1, E2, E3, E4, E5 for breakouts at 2146 square-feet each. > · St. Johns 30/31 and St Johns 28/29, St. Johns 26/27, St. Johns 24/25, and St. Johns 22/23 for the other five breakouts at 2000 square-feet each. > · Meals in Panzacola F/G at 25,625 square-feet. > > The program is imagined: > > Day -2 Monday July 6, 2020 30 rooms > Day -1 Tuesday July 7, 2020 200 rooms > Day 0 Wednesday July 8, 2020 350 rooms > Day 1 Thursday July 9, 2020 400 rooms > Day 2 Friday July 10, 2020 400 rooms > Day 3 Saturday July 11, 2020 400 rooms > Day 4 Sunday July 12, 2020 325 rooms > Day 5 Monday July 13, 2020 30 rooms > > Sleeping room rate of $109 s/d, confirmed. > F&B Minimum of $40,000++ for the meeting space. > > How does this look? > > DOUGLAS GILSTRAP > Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Convention Properties > Email: dgilstrap(a)rosenhotels.com | Phone: 407-996-1720 | Mobile: 407-427-3380 | Fax : 407-996-9111 > > _______________________________________________ > Conventions mailing list > Conventions(a)hq.lp.org > http://hq.lp.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/conventions _______________________________________________ Conventions mailing list Conventions(a)hq.lp.org http://hq.lp.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/conventions _______________________________________________ Conventions mailing list Conventions(a)hq.lp.org http://hq.lp.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/conventions Links: ------ [1] http://www.bentbriarbooks.com/

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April Financial Reports
by Tim Hagan 28 May '20

28 May '20

The April End-of-Month Financial Reports are attached. The reserve is at $56,472, so above the reserve requirement for the first time in six months. --- Tim Hagan Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee

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Situation in MN
by john.phillips＠lp.org 28 May '20

28 May '20

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COC survey results? How soon.
by Elizabeth Van Horn 28 May '20

28 May '20

I'm interested in the COC survey results. Alicia, let us know how soon we can see the data. I think you said the survey would be done by now? Thank you. EVH -- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)

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