A/V Contract for the National Convention Executed
Dear All, After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee. As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me. Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly. As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month. My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando. Yours in liberty, Nick
We executed a contract with the company recommended by the Convention Oversight Committee after due diligence. -Nick On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 5:24 PM <dustin.nanna@lp.org> wrote:
As a point of clarification do you mean we are contracting with the in house or with the other company?
On Jun 17, 2020 5:19 PM, Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
Yes, since the AV contract approved by the COC has been authorized to be signed then the meeting is moot and should be cancelled. --- Sam Goldstein, At Large Member Libertarian National Committee Convention Oversight Committee 317-850-0726 Cell On 2020-06-17 18:30, john.phillips--- via Lnc-business wrote:
Mr Goldstein does this mean we can cancel your request for an emeeting? Or do you wish to continue with it?
John Phillips Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative Cell 217-412-5973
On Jun 17, 2020 4:37 PM, "dustin.nanna--- via Lnc-business" <lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I thought maybe there was a last minute audible. I appreciate the quick response.
On Jun 17, 2020 5:34 PM, Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business <lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
We executed a contract with the company recommended by the Convention Oversight Committee after due diligence.
-Nick
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 5:24 PM <dustin.nanna@lp.org> wrote:
As a point of clarification do you mean we are contracting with the in house or with the other company?
On Jun 17, 2020 5:19 PM, Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
===the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I=== that makes it seem as if the CoC is not planning for remote attendance, and that is not accurate. they certainly are. *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), please contact me privately and let me know. * On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 4:30 PM john.phillips--- via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Mr Goldstein does this mean we can cancel your request for an emeeting? Or do you wish to continue with it?
John Phillips Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative Cell 217-412-5973
On Jun 17, 2020 4:37 PM, "dustin.nanna--- via Lnc-business" < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I thought maybe there was a last minute audible. I appreciate the quick response.
On Jun 17, 2020 5:34 PM, Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
We executed a contract with the company recommended by the Convention Oversight Committee after due diligence.
-Nick
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 5:24 PM <dustin.nanna@lp.org> wrote:
As a point of clarification do you mean we are contracting with the in house or with the other company?
On Jun 17, 2020 5:19 PM, Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
I will await receiving a copy of an executed contract before I join a request to cancel the meeting. I hope we can do that, as I have other things I'd like to do with my Saturday. Is there some reason the chair is not signing, since the dollar amount of the contract is too large for a staff member to sign? The chair has known that this contract was in the works, and that it needed to be executed promptly. I don't understand any reason for him to complain about us sending emails insisting that it happen. The chair has certainly urged several of us on the LNC this term to resign if we were unhappy with our job requirements. It's also interesting for the LNC chair to travel and participate in public protests while he has recently argued that it's irresponsible for us to have an in-person convention. I will also note that supporters of Mr. Sarwark on social media seemed to have ready access to drafts of the convention contract during its negotiation. -Alicia On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
Why is the chair not signing these contracts as required by the policy manual? On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 5:53 PM Alicia Mattson via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I will await receiving a copy of an executed contract before I join a request to cancel the meeting. I hope we can do that, as I have other things I'd like to do with my Saturday. Is there some reason the chair is not signing, since the dollar amount of the contract is too large for a staff member to sign?
The chair has known that this contract was in the works, and that it needed to be executed promptly. I don't understand any reason for him to complain about us sending emails insisting that it happen. The chair has certainly urged several of us on the LNC this term to resign if we were unhappy with our job requirements.
It's also interesting for the LNC chair to travel and participate in public protests while he has recently argued that it's irresponsible for us to have an in-person convention.
I will also note that supporters of Mr. Sarwark on social media seemed to have ready access to drafts of the convention contract during its negotiation.
-Alicia
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
-- *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), please contact me privately and let me know. *
This has been asked several times over the past weeks - can we please have an answer? *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), please contact me privately and let me know. * On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 6:01 PM Caryn Ann Harlos <caryn.ann.harlos@lp.org> wrote:
Why is the chair not signing these contracts as required by the policy manual?
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 5:53 PM Alicia Mattson via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I will await receiving a copy of an executed contract before I join a request to cancel the meeting. I hope we can do that, as I have other things I'd like to do with my Saturday. Is there some reason the chair is not signing, since the dollar amount of the contract is too large for a staff member to sign?
The chair has known that this contract was in the works, and that it needed to be executed promptly. I don't understand any reason for him to complain about us sending emails insisting that it happen. The chair has certainly urged several of us on the LNC this term to resign if we were unhappy with our job requirements.
It's also interesting for the LNC chair to travel and participate in public protests while he has recently argued that it's irresponsible for us to have an in-person convention.
I will also note that supporters of Mr. Sarwark on social media seemed to have ready access to drafts of the convention contract during its negotiation.
-Alicia
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
--
*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), please contact me privately and let me know. *
Dear Ms. Harlos, If you can find a specific provision that requires my signature, rather than my approval to execute a contract, please share it with me. In the case of convention related contracts, I prefer the signatory to be the Operations Director, since he will continue in his role after the close of the second sitting of the convention, and I will not. Yours truly, Nick On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 8:01 PM Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Why is the chair not signing these contracts as required by the policy manual?
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 5:53 PM Alicia Mattson via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I will await receiving a copy of an executed contract before I join a request to cancel the meeting. I hope we can do that, as I have other things I'd like to do with my Saturday. Is there some reason the chair is not signing, since the dollar amount of the contract is too large for a staff member to sign?
The chair has known that this contract was in the works, and that it needed to be executed promptly. I don't understand any reason for him to complain about us sending emails insisting that it happen. The chair has certainly urged several of us on the LNC this term to resign if we were unhappy with our job requirements.
It's also interesting for the LNC chair to travel and participate in public protests while he has recently argued that it's irresponsible for us to have an in-person convention.
I will also note that supporters of Mr. Sarwark on social media seemed to have ready access to drafts of the convention contract during its negotiation.
-Alicia
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
--
*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), please contact me privately and let me know. *
Policy manual 2.04 emphasis added All contracts of more than one (1) year in duration or for more than $25,000 shall be reviewed and approved by General Counsel *prior to signing by the Chair. * *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), please contact me privately and let me know. * On Fri, Jun 19, 2020 at 8:07 AM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear Ms. Harlos,
If you can find a specific provision that requires my signature, rather than my approval to execute a contract, please share it with me.
In the case of convention related contracts, I prefer the signatory to be the Operations Director, since he will continue in his role after the close of the second sitting of the convention, and I will not.
Yours truly, Nick
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 8:01 PM Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Why is the chair not signing these contracts as required by the policy manual?
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 5:53 PM Alicia Mattson via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I will await receiving a copy of an executed contract before I join a request to cancel the meeting. I hope we can do that, as I have other things I'd like to do with my Saturday. Is there some reason the chair is not signing, since the dollar amount of the contract is too large for a staff member to sign?
The chair has known that this contract was in the works, and that it needed to be executed promptly. I don't understand any reason for him to complain about us sending emails insisting that it happen. The chair has certainly urged several of us on the LNC this term to resign if we were unhappy with our job requirements.
It's also interesting for the LNC chair to travel and participate in public protests while he has recently argued that it's irresponsible for us to have an in-person convention.
I will also note that supporters of Mr. Sarwark on social media seemed to have ready access to drafts of the convention contract during its negotiation.
-Alicia
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Dear All,
After the review of the bid from the in-house A/V provider from the Rosen Shingle Creek, edits and approval from Special Counsel Oliver Hall, and the decision of the Convention Oversight Committee not to move forward with an addendum for remote sites in other states, I approved the contract with the Audio Visual Group and directed Mr. Kraus to execute it on behalf of the Libertarian National Committee.
As a point of personal privilege, I didn't appreciate receiving over 100 emails sent to the business list over the weekend while I was visiting Minneapolis to work in the community with the state chair and activists from the Libertarian Party of Minnesota. Getting a message that my Gmail storage was full while in the middle of a protest march and hours away from being back to a computer was particularly inconvenient. The same few members of this committee have been exceedingly inconsiderate to their fellow members in using a list intended for party business as their water cooler and sending tens of messages on the same topic, rather than collecting their thoughts into one or two emails. Perhaps this strategy of flooding the list is persuasive to others, but it has not been persuasive to me.
Also, a LNC member of the Convention Oversight Committee apparently thought it was appropriate to share exact figures of two contracts to the public list, something I find ironic, given that the same member has often been a strong proponent of confidentiality of contracts and their details. In the future, I would ask all members of the LNC to use good judgment in not sharing confidential information publicly.
As the days grow shorter between now and the second sitting of convention, I would ask members of this committee to focus on the work of the Libertarian Party rather than a flurry of emails and motions in the waning weeks of the term, especially since there will be a new LNC in less than a month.
My flight and room are booked and I look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending in person in Orlando.
Yours in liberty, Nick
--
*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), please contact me privately and let me know. *
participants (6)
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Alicia Mattson -
Caryn Ann Harlos -
dustin.nanna＠lp.org -
john.phillips＠lp.org -
Nicholas Sarwark -
Sam Goldstein