July 2020 - Lnc-business - Moellman Enterprises Email

It’s almost over, my thank you’s
by Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) 03 Jul '20

03 Jul '20

Regardless what happens, these next 10 or so days ends my time as Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee. There’s many moments I’ve been proud spending time with many of you in awe of your hard work, determination, and achievement. There have been times where I made choices that with hindsight would’ve been different, and I’ve taken them to heart and have become wiser. With the good and the bad, I’ve made every choice considering every single one of you with care, respect and duty. That same care I express for every single one of my fellow LNC members who’ve allowed me to see every vote from many angles and considerations which have helped me grow as a leader and as a party member. Thank you to Nicholas Sarwark who has taught me about not just running a meeting with grace and calm, but the heavy heart one must carry when making consequential decision and how to carry that burden with grace even when the reward is sometimes just punishment. I know right now you may feel that was unappreciated, but I appreciated that about you quite a bit and a lot more. Thank you to Caryn Ann Harlos for always being an unabashed voice for the core of party values particularly when it was most challenging to do so. Even when we disagreed you always had a persuasive case drenched in the utmost love for this party. Thank you Tim Hagen for being one the calmest people in room always ready to catch important details we may have missed. I always enjoyed chatting with you at meetings and your kind nature. Thank You Alicia Mattson for also passionately fighting for what you felt was in the best interest of the party and also constantly bringing thoughtful and persuasive arguments. The interplay between you a Caryn Ann always made sure every angle was explored which I appreciated and also helped me learn a lot parliamentary procedures in the process. Thank You Joe Bishop-Henchman for being one of most professional and thoughtful people I’ve ever met. When tough decisions had to be made you were always at the center making sure things were done smart with the long game in mind, you truly are an asset. Thank You Josh Smith, for your never ending pit of passion. Even in days when I was dismayed I could always look to your never dimming fire to reignite mine. Thank Richard Longstreth, like Joe you have always been a key player in thinking through then long term trajectory of the party and am always thankful of detail and thoughtfulness you brought to the committee. Thank John Phillips, you are dear friend and always someone I could talk to. Your willingness to cut through arcane pits we’d find ourselves in and straight to the reality of situation provided much needed grounding at several point. Thank you Elizabeth Van Horn, when I first joined the LNC as the region 8 alternate you were the first person to help me figure out this new journey I was on and how to survive. Your kindness at every point has been a gift. Thank You Whitney Bilyeu, you are amazing at making sure no consideration goes unconsidered. At almost every major vote you were able identify something of great importance that had not yet come up and that acute sense is a great asset. Thank You Sam Goldstein, you were always someone who could just give it to me straight and give me a clear view of things. Always keeping a focus on costs and liabilities your role in a lot of big commitments was pivotal to making better choices. Thank You Steven Nekhalia, your friendship and thoughtful and processional contributions to the committee make it clear to me why you are and deserve to be in leadership Nationally and in your State. You always focused on the right decision regardless the politics. Thank You Dr. James Lark, you have been so kind and encouraging these last few years. You really helped gain my confidence in the role at times I’ve been overwhelmed and I always was found your style and grace a model to admire and follow. Thank You Justin O’Donnel, just all around one of my favorite people who knows how to have fun and be super focused on what needs to be done. I started briefly as your alternate and have always looked to you as a model of the friendly but focused leader I’d like to be. Thank You Bill Redpath, it’s hard not to draw inspiration from a legend as yourself. You certainly have moved mountains to enable the party to enjoy the ballot access it has today and like Dr. Lark always showed friendly grace and wit at meetings I hope one day I can achieve. Thank You Jeff Hewitt, you more than anyone really helped me feel at home among titans in the party. You always looked at our greatest challenges as our greatest opportunities to overcome which is such an amazing quality. Thank you for being a friend and always making me feel like I was part of the group. Thank you alternates and newer members, I would love to give you all individual thank yous as many of you have become close friends and strong leaders in this party. You all have never been shy to aid in the difficult decisions that had to be made and I care for you all. It’s been an honor to be a part of this body, and maybe one day I’ll get to do so again but I didn’t want to end this term without telling you all how much I appreciate you. Also to the staff of the LP, you are amazing and are the heart of all we do and I thank you for your work and friendship over the years. Alex Merced Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP

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Quarantines
by Tim Hagan 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

FYI, Chicago issued an emergency travel order effective July 6 directing travelers from 15 states including Florida to self-quarantine for at least 14 days upon arrival in the city. Kansas mandated a 14-day quarantine for anyone in Kansas who traveled to Florida or South Carolina on or after June 29. -- Tim Hagan Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee

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Membership Report June 2020
by Robert S. Kraus 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

Membership Report June 2020 attached. -- 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"

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Fwd: California Delegation Meeting
by Jeff Hewitt 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

-------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: California Delegation Meeting DATE: 2020-07-02 13:56 FROM: Mimi Robson <hmrobson(a)ca.lp.org> TO: Jeff Hewitt <jeffrey.hewitt(a)lp.org> Dear Jeff, The California delegation will be holding a zoom meeting tonight at 7:30 pm PDT to discuss what's going on with the national convention scheduled to be held in Orlando from July 9-12, 2020. I am aware that the LNC will be holding an informal meeting tonight at 6:00 pm PDT, and would like to invite all members of the LNC to join our meeting in the hopes that you can let our delegation know what is going on. Here's the link to register for this meeting, and I would very much appreciate it if members could be involved in this meeting as there are a lot of questions, and I don't have the answers. I know that you are our Region Rep, and if other LNC members don't feel comfortable being a part of this meeting, I understand, however as the largest delegation I would still appreciate it if others would join. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jul 2, 2020 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-GsrTkjHNI3E8PGuiuK5nxMukPNqd… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. In Liberty,

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Do we have a meeting time?
by Caryn Ann Harlos 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

-- * 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 few words about the Convention
by Nicholas Sarwark 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

Dear All, With the news from the Rosen Group that Shingle Creek will not be available, we are working to move to an alternate venue in Orlando, the Rosen Center combined with the Convention Center, to hold the second sitting of the national convention. That involves negotiations regarding an addendum to the convention contract to reflect any concessions or changes. Our position in those negotiations is not improved by members of the Libertarian National Convention agitating to cancel the entire convention contract. Less than a month ago, my integrity was questioned and people speculated that I was lying about doing everything in my power to ensure that there would be a second sitting of the convention in Orlando. If you doubted my resolve then, do not doubt it now; I will do everything I can to ensure that we have a second sitting for the delegates who wish to attend and to not waste all of the work that the Convention Oversight Committee has done to get us to this point. We have received assurances from the CoC for months that everything was under control for an in-person convention, that all precautions would be taken, that regulations weren't being enforced or didn't matter, and that even talking about cancelling the convention was an attempt to make the convention fail. They went so far as to explicitly prevent me from using the “cancellation or force majeure clauses in the contract with Rosen.” Even though I told everyone that I've never executed a contract in bad faith in my life, still some doubted my commitment to follow through. Doubt no more. I trust that the Convention Oversight Committee will ensure that all the events are a success, that the LNC will vote to support the bylaws proposal for full online participation for any delegates who wish to participate remotely for whatever reason, and that the LNC will meet to make a pro forma change to the location to be the Rosen Center. I trust that everyone will work together to make sure that the party upholds its commitments and works with our counterparty to fulfill our contract. I trust that people will stop fighting about whether the convention will be a success, and start working to make sure it is a success. See you in Orlando, Nick

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On criticisms
by Caryn Ann Harlos 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

I have not held back on my opinion of some of the actions advocated by some of the LNC. That is a condemnation of actions and not of people. It breaks my heart to even make those charges as I think very highly of this body and some people here are some of my very best friends and I love them. That remains undiminished. But our duty here is to the party and what is right, and that is my position, but is never a denigration of anyone as a person. Liberty is enriched by all of you. And even if I think you are doing something deeply awful, I know you love this party and would never intentionally or maliciously harm it. * 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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Can we put out a poll to the delegates who voted for an in person convention
by Caryn Ann Harlos 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

Here is something we all need to take seriously. The delegates voted for an in person convention. I don't really think we have the right to cancel if we have a location which we do. It is usurping their decision. But they may think differently now. Can we poll them so we know what we should do? This isn't about us. It is about particular state chairs in particular regions. It is about the delegate that gave us specific marching orders. Can we find out what THEY want? * 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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Voluntary Pledge to support remote participation
by Caryn Ann Harlos 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

I call upon my fellow LNC members to promise to support and work for remote participation if the in person convention goes forward. I do so pledge. * 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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Freedom Fest
by john.phillips＠lp.org 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

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