Friends, I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd. My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us. Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning. I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time. I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements. Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300 Sent from my Mobile Device
To my fellow LNC members: I would like to followup with this appeal with a brief point on procedure. Regional agreements are dictated in Bylaws Article 7.2(c) "c. any additional members as specified below: Any affiliate party with 10% or more of the total national party sustaining membership within affiliate parties (as determined for delegate allocation) shall be entitled to one National Committee representative and one alternate for each 10% of national sustaining membership. Affiliate parties may, by mutual consent, band together to form "representative regions," and each such "region" with an aggregate national party sustaining membership of 10% or more shall be entitled to one National Committee representative and one alternate for each 10% of national party sustaining membership. "Representative regions" may be formed or dissolved once every two years during a period beginning 90 days before the beginning of and ending on the second day of the National Convention, and notice of new formations or dissolutions must be given in writing to the national Secretary prior to the close of the Convention at which they take place." By my reading the I was also wrong in the second day deadline. The second day of the convention is the final point at which regions can be "formed or dissolved" This gives an indication that all regions are a going concern to co-op a business term. Thus, unless there is clear indication that a new region will form or dissolve, the Bylaw is silent on existing regions. Also of note is that notice to the Secretary is not due until close of convention. I do believe there was a misunderstanding on the deadlines, and I understand it to be that the formation is now done, and the paperwork needs to be to the Secretary by July 10. Should this require an appeal to the ruling of the chair either here or in convention this morning, I implore you to overturn the chair's ruling. Best Regards, --- FRANCIS WENDT LNC Region 1 Alternate 406.595.5111 On 2020-05-24 07:24, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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Nevada split away from Region 4 and joined Region 1. According to the Bylaw that Mr. Wendt quoted, California, having more than 10% sustaining membership, is entitled to a representative and alternate without joining a region. The rest of the bylaw does not say that the Secretary has to be informed by the end of the second day of the formation regions. The bylaw is met if the states had agreed among themselves to form or remain a region by the end of the second day, and the paperwork given to the Secretary by the close of the convention. --- Tim Hagan Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee On 2020-05-24 06:44, Francis Wendt via Lnc-business wrote:
To my fellow LNC members:
I would like to followup with this appeal with a brief point on procedure. Regional agreements are dictated in Bylaws Article 7.2(c)
"c. any additional members as specified below: Any affiliate party with 10% or more of the total national party sustaining membership within affiliate parties (as determined for delegate allocation) shall be entitled to one National Committee representative and one alternate for each 10% of national sustaining membership. Affiliate parties may, by mutual consent, band together to form "representative regions," and each such "region" with an aggregate national party sustaining membership of 10% or more shall be entitled to one National Committee representative and one alternate for each 10% of national party sustaining membership. "Representative regions" may be formed or dissolved once every two years during a period beginning 90 days before the beginning of and ending on the second day of the National Convention, and notice of new formations or dissolutions must be given in writing to the national Secretary prior to the close of the Convention at which they take place."
By my reading the I was also wrong in the second day deadline. The second day of the convention is the final point at which regions can be "formed or dissolved" This gives an indication that all regions are a going concern to co-op a business term. Thus, unless there is clear indication that a new region will form or dissolve, the Bylaw is silent on existing regions.
Also of note is that notice to the Secretary is not due until close of convention. I do believe there was a misunderstanding on the deadlines, and I understand it to be that the formation is now done, and the paperwork needs to be to the Secretary by July 10.
Should this require an appeal to the ruling of the chair either here or in convention this morning, I implore you to overturn the chair's ruling.
Best Regards,
--- FRANCIS WENDT LNC Region 1 Alternate 406.595.5111
On 2020-05-24 07:24, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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I co- sponsor On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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-- *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. *
I co-sponsor as well. I also implore the regions that have not submitted paperwork to take advantage of election buddy and Zoom to hold their caucuses online if they wish to do so. Perhaps someone would like to adopt the region zero states? Alabama and FL have forged an uncanny informal alliance during these times. In Liberty, Steven Nekhaila Region 2 Representative Libertarian National Committee Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt "Those without power cannot defend freedom" On 2020-05-24 10:07 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business wrote:
I co- sponsor
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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I will let you know what signed paperwork I get by the end of today. It is my understanding that they need to be signed yesterday. But of course that is up to 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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 8:10 AM Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org> wrote:
I co-sponsor as well. I also implore the regions that have not submitted paperwork to take advantage of election buddy and Zoom to hold their caucuses online if they wish to do so.
Perhaps someone would like to adopt the region zero states? Alabama and FL have forged an uncanny informal alliance during these times.
In Liberty,
Steven Nekhaila Region 2 Representative Libertarian National Committee
Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
On 2020-05-24 10:07 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business wrote:
I co- sponsor
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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Mr. Hagan and Mr. Sarwark both said the paperwork needs to be signed by yesterday. Unless everyone has all the paperwork signed yesterday, then this appeal is still necessary or an appeal to the convention body. If it is all signed yesterday then wonderful. We have heard nothing from Region 8. So to be clear, it has to be signed yesterday and turned in by today. If you all think that clears up the problem, wonderful. *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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 9:00 AM Caryn Ann Harlos <caryn.ann.harlos@lp.org> wrote:
I will let you know what signed paperwork I get by the end of today. It is my understanding that they need to be signed yesterday. But of course that is up to 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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 8:10 AM Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org> wrote:
I co-sponsor as well. I also implore the regions that have not submitted paperwork to take advantage of election buddy and Zoom to hold their caucuses online if they wish to do so.
Perhaps someone would like to adopt the region zero states? Alabama and FL have forged an uncanny informal alliance during these times.
In Liberty,
Steven Nekhaila Region 2 Representative Libertarian National Committee
Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
On 2020-05-24 10:07 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business wrote:
I co- sponsor
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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I will check in a break. *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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 9:23 AM john.phillips--- via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
For clarification are the screenshots I sent you of the MN paperwork good enough or do I need to hassle them to send it to you again?
John Phillips Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative Cell 217-412-5973
On May 24, 2020 10:00 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I will let you know what signed paperwork I get by the end of today. It is my understanding that they need to be signed yesterday. But of course that is up to 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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 8:10 AM Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org> wrote:
I co-sponsor as well. I also implore the regions that have not submitted paperwork to take advantage of election buddy and Zoom to hold their caucuses online if they wish to do so.
Perhaps someone would like to adopt the region zero states? Alabama and FL have forged an uncanny informal alliance during these times.
In Liberty,
Steven Nekhaila Region 2 Representative Libertarian National Committee
Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
On 2020-05-24 10:07 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business wrote:
I co- sponsor
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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I now have MN *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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 10:24 AM <john.phillips@lp.org> wrote:
Minnesota got back to me. Apparently their email locked up yesterday and will resend today for confirmation. Thank you.
John Phillips Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative Cell 217-412-5973
On May 24, 2020 10:30 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos <caryn.ann.harlos@lp.org> wrote:
I will check in a break.
*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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 9:23 AM john.phillips--- via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
For clarification are the screenshots I sent you of the MN paperwork good enough or do I need to hassle them to send it to you again?
John Phillips Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative Cell 217-412-5973
On May 24, 2020 10:00 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I will let you know what signed paperwork I get by the end of today. It is my understanding that they need to be signed yesterday. But of course that is up to 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 Sun, May 24, 2020 at 8:10 AM Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org> wrote:
I co-sponsor as well. I also implore the regions that have not submitted paperwork to take advantage of election buddy and Zoom to hold their caucuses online if they wish to do so.
Perhaps someone would like to adopt the region zero states? Alabama and FL have forged an uncanny informal alliance during these times.
In Liberty,
Steven Nekhaila Region 2 Representative Libertarian National Committee
Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
On 2020-05-24 10:07 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business wrote:
I co- sponsor
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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I will join an appeal. -Alicia On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 6:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
Sent from my Mobile Device
Given the Chair's clarification at the econvention, I would like to turn this appeal over to the body and no longer be considered a sponsor. Thank you for making it clearer to us Mr. Sarwark as there was a certain level of confusion. On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:30 AM Alicia Mattson <alicia.mattson@lp.org> wrote:
I will join an appeal.
-Alicia
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 6:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
Sent from my Mobile Device
-- Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
I just had an exchange with the Chair in the meeting on this topic. He specifically said "Mr. Hagan is mostly correct" and that while agreements had to be made by yesterday, the deadline to get paperwork into the Secretary is not until close of convention "so let's get it in." The Secretary said she is continuing to accept paperwork. JBH ------------ Joe Bishop-Henchman LNC Member (At-Large) joe.bishop-henchman@lp.org www.facebook.com/groups/189510455174837 On 2020-05-24 10:59, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
Given the Chair's clarification at the econvention, I would like to turn this appeal over to the body and no longer be considered a sponsor. Thank you for making it clearer to us Mr. Sarwark as there was a certain level of confusion.
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 7:30 AM Alicia Mattson <alicia.mattson@lp.org> wrote:
I will join an appeal.
-Alicia
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 6:24 AM Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Friends,
I would like my other regionals to consider joining me in appealing the ruling of the chair in which he stated that regional agreements were expected to be turned in end of day yesterday, the 23rd.
My basis for argument is that while the bylaws do indicate that agreements must be turned in by the second day of convention, many of us found that out 10 or so days, maybe less, before the agreements were due which, under normal circumstances are completed at the regional caucus. Because of this pressure and the stressors of getting the e-convention put together, I think there was a sufficient time constraint put on us.
Due to to the emergency circumstances, we agreed to have this meeting for the sole purpose of electing our President and Vice president. All other business was to be put off to our in person. Regional formation should be no different. The idea is that the region forms at the close of convention, not the beginning.
I held off on my appeal to see if there would be an issue. Reading the secretary's email from this morning, we technically may now have several states that are orphaned because a signed contract was not turned in on time.
I would like the chair's ruling overturned that agreements were due last night and, if the chair insists that they are due before our in person, that he give a date to complete the agreements by a reasonable time in the future but before our in person gathering. The unusual circumstances that affected the separation of our elections and caused our election to become something other than expected should also be considered for regional agreements.
Richard Longstreth Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Libertarian National Committee richard.longstreth@lp.org 931.538.9300
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participants (8)
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Alicia Mattson -
Caryn Ann Harlos -
Francis Wendt -
Joe Bishop-Henchman -
john.phillips＠lp.org -
Richard Longstreth -
Steven Nekhaila -
Tim Hagan