—Michigan Libertarian
April 2011, Volume 40: No. 04
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Online newsletter for the Libertarian Party of Michigan

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In This Issue


Greeting
From the Chair
From the Vice Chair
LPM Convention 2011
Candidates Seeking Office

LPM News
LP of West Michigan Convention
Selling Out the Consumer (Clawson)
Atlas Shrugged Going to the Movies

Quote of the Month
Past Blast
Letters
Contacts
Calendar


Welcome

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Welcome to the April 2011 issue of the online newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, the Michigan Libertarian. The newsletter is our main vehicle for sharing what's happening for Libertarians in Michigan. You may manage your subscription by going here or visiting our Web site www.mi.lp.org (same as www.michiganlp.org).


From the Chair
by Emily Salvette (chair@mi.lp.org)

By the next newsletter, which may be a bit late so it can report on our April 30 convention, you will be hearing from a new State Chair. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make the Libertarian Party of Michigan great in the past two years. Thanks to the candidates who ran spirited races in November. Thanks to the activists who advanced the message of freedom in their communities through their local affiliates. Thanks to the volunteers who managed and organized the LPM’s projects and events. And thanks to my colleagues on the state executive committee; without your stewardship the party couldn’t exist as the major minor party in Michigan.

We have many opportunities ahead of us. The folly of big government is becoming apparent even to casual political observers. The number of people rising up to question heretofore unquestionable institutions, such as teachers unions, are increasing and getting louder. The initial actions of many Republicans who rode into office in November have not been particularly bold or liberty-advancing. In fact, some are promoting bigger government in support of their social agendas. So, the cause of individual freedom, personal responsibility and tolerance for others’ choices still needs a clear voice. For forty years that voice has been the Libertarian Party. With your help the LP will continue to be a growing voice in the coming years.

Like all volunteer organizations, the LPM could do more if it had more money, volunteers and leadership. I encourage you to lend a hand in this worthy endeavor. Make a donation, volunteer to help run your local affiliate (or if there isn’t one in your area, start one), come to the state convention and run for a state office. It’s clear to me Michigan still needs a Libertarian Party, and the Libertarian Party still needs you so it can grow into the voice of freedom Michigan needs. Thanks for everything these past two years, and thanks in advance for supporting the party and its leadership in the years to come. [For the full chair report (and convention rules for the upcoming convention) please refer to the PDF link here.]


From the Vice Chair
by Dan Johnson

An exciting time to be a Libertarian

With this being the final newsletter I will be writing as Vice Chair…I had to take some time to step back and look at the year in review. And what an amazing year it was! We had great success in filling ballot positions in the 2010 elections. We had some extremely active campaigns by passionate Libertarians. From Jay Longtain, Jim Rogers, Ken Proctor, to some of the statewide races like Bob Willett.

2010 was a year where we made a presence and had a great deal of success. We have seen some affiliates picking up steam (Livingston County) and even have a new affiliate (finally) for some folks from the U.P. to be able to call their own (Straits Libertarian Party aka SLaP). We had an excellent convention last year and hope to have an excellent one this year as well. We have organized meetings for training of candidates as well as meetings for leadership to step forward from the fold and be ready to lead the charge during the next year.

All in all, this has been beyond encouraging and exciting. There will be a shift in leadership in the upcoming convention. It is my hope that those that step up to take the mantle of freedom will wish to develop new ideas for growth, retention and for a distribution of responsibilities throughout the organization, that by doing so will allow MORE individuals to do MORE for the party. It is an exciting time to be a Libertarian indeed.

Dan Johnson
(dan.johnson40@gmail.com)

Vice Chair


LPM Convention--April 30, 2011
Contact Bill Gelineau
(freedomlover59@hotmail.com)

Convention 2011—"Bring a Friend to the Party"

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Valley Plaza Resort, Midland

It's time to start thinking about the new opportunities to spread the word of liberty. Let's use the next few weeks to identify friends and other kindred spirits to come to the LPM convention this year.

"Call a Friend! Do it today!"

With the continued growth of interest in the values of Libertarians, this year is a great opportunity for new members and others to learn more and get engaged in the activist opportunities of the LPM. Unlike nominating conventions, the off-year gathering presents a great opportunity to both learn and contribute to the plans and activities that drive the freedom message. Plans include several breakout sessions:

  • Libertarianism 101—a great chance for new members and others to discuss the presentation of liberty-focused ideas.

  • The Active Campaign—Nuts and Bolts for taking your candidacy to the next level In addition to several interesting speakers, there will be opportunities to meet and engage leadership, hear both statewide and affiliate activities, and offer ideas of your own about our movement. Don´t miss the evening banquet—which year after year has been a great time for all.

The Convention will take place at the Valley Plaza Resort in Midland. See: http://www.valleyplazaresort.com/.  Alongside the LPM convention, this venue offers a wide range of conveniences. If you would like to get involved with the Convention Committee, contact Bill Gelineau @ 616-723-2776 or freedomlover59@hotmail.com. Early Bird registration rates have been extended to April 4, but you must still have been a Libertarian member by 3/31/11 to be able to vote.

Watch for any updates on the the main LPM website at www.mi.lp.org.


Letters from Candidates Seeking LPM Offices

James Lewis Seeks LPM Chair Position

My Fellow Libertarians,

I am writing today to let you know of my intention to run for the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Michigan at the state convention on April 30, 2011. As such I thought I would take a minute to let you know a bit about me and where I believe I could help the party as your State Chair.

I am a business owner and have been a champion of liberty since I began to work my way through college. My formal background and education is in economics and finance based on free market principles and Austrian economics. As such I am a firm believer in economic freedom, personal liberties and limited government. As your State Chair, I would have three goals.

  1. Activate current membership.
  2. Increase membership.
  3. Improve fundraising efforts.

Check my full letter here for details. I would love to hear from you and get your input about my ideas and plans if I were to become your State Chair. Please email me at electjameshlewis@gmail.com. I would be honored if you voted me for State Chair and look forward to seeing you all at the convention on April 30th in Midland.

In Liberty,

James H. Lewis II


Denee Rockman-Moon Seeks LPM Treasurer Position

Hello Fellow Libertarians,

My name is Denee Rockman-Moon. I have been a Libertarian my whole life, but recently joined the LPM November 2009 and held a position on the current board as an At-Large Director and currently as Membership Director. I was the event coordinator for 2010 Liberty Fest that took place on February 5, 2011; it was a great success, full of fun and a perfect opportunity in meeting new people.

It is with great pride that I have been able to help this party grow and prosper for many years to come. At the upcoming state convention, the treasurer position will be opening up from the hands of Erin Stahl. I have been approached by Erin and other members of the board to run for this position. I have a great interest in obtaining this position and feel that I would be a first-rate treasurer.

I have an MBA (Master in Business Administration), the background knowledge of what the position entails, and experience in the current programs. Please consider voting for me as the new Treasurer for the Michigan Libertarian Party on Saturday April 30th. Thank you for this opportunity and if you would like to talk to me before the convention, please feel free to give me a call.

Your Friend in Liberty,

Denee Rockman-Moon
denee.rockman-moon@live.com
PH 810-714-1400


Mary Buzuma Seeks LEC Director Position

Dear Friends of Liberty,

My name is Mary Buzuma and I will be a candidate for LEC Director. I recently moved to Michigan from Virginia where I was an active member of the Tidewater Libertarian Party (treasurer) and the 2nd Congressional District Representative to the Virginia State Libertarian Party. I was also a delegate to the Libertarian National Convention in 2008.

It's hard being a “transplant”, but n the short time after my arrival from Virginia I’ve met some really great people both in the LPWM (of which I am a member) and in the Libertarian Party of Michigan. They have all made me feel more than welcome. This is why I want to put my energy and experience to work for the Libertarian Party in Michigan. The Libertarian Party is the only party of principle and our time is now. I look forward to meeting all of you at the convention.

Mary Buzuma
mary.buzuma@att.net


Others Who Have Indicated Interest in LPM Offices and Committees

The recent Leadership Conference resulted in the following individuals showing their interest in filling openings in the LPM leadership structure:

  • Chair – James H Lewis II, Patrick Clawson (perhaps), Will White (or where needed)
  • Vice Chair – Todd Richardson
  • Secretary – Pam Sanderson
  • Treasurer – Denee Rockman-Moon
  • At-large Director – Mary Buzuma, Greg Creswell, Jim Fulner, Lawrence Johnson, Tim Keirnan, Chris Sharer

Volunteers for state-level committees:

  • Assistant Treasurer – Bill Hall
  • Campus Outreach – Shyler Engel
  • Convention Chair – Renee Lewis
  • Media – Michael Moon
  • Political Director – Bill Gelineau
  • Assist with Affiliates committee – J Longtain, Renee Lewis, Chaz Rodriguez, Nicholas Sundquist

LPM News

Affiliate Guidelines are Coming—Your Input Needed!

Jay Longtain and others will be developing affiliate guidelines to help local LP groups know how to interact more effectively with the state and national LP, other affiliates and their communities. Your input would be very helpful in crafting this document. What do you think you need to know or do to run a successful affiliate? What have you found in your affiliate that works well? Please send ideas, suggestions, experiences, successes to Jay at jlongtain@yahoo.com by May 15.

Campus Outreach Coordinator appointed

Shyler Engel’s appointment as LPM Campus Outreach Director was confirmed. Shyler is a recent Seaton Hall Law School grad who has just moved to the Grand Rapids area. He has worked with the Federalist Society and Students for Liberty. He will begin by distributing a survey to find out what Libertarian things are happening on our state’s campuses. He’ll also reach out to current student Libertarian and liberty-oriented groups. He will be helping coordinate the student outreach workshop at the state convention. Contact Shyler at shyler.engel@gmail.com.

Straits Libertarian Party (SLaP) approved as LPM’s newest affiliate

The LEC voted unanimously to accept SLAP’s bylaws and list of officers to create the affiliate, which covers Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet and Mackinac counties. The chair is James Johnson (minidu@gmail.com), Vice Chair is Chad Stevens, Treasurer is Jude Reed and Liz Zajac is Secretary. Congratulations to our newest affiliate, and to LPM Affiliate Director Dan Johnson, who worked tirelessly to make this happen.

Libertarian National Committee Meeting and State Leadership Conference

Columbus, OH, in August The Libertarian State Leadership Alliance will hold its annual conference on Friday, August 19 from 9:45 am-6 pm at the Chestnut Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The LSLA is an organization of state chairs and other state leaders from around the country. In addition to a business meeting for the state chairs, there will be workshops and social events. There will be a joint LSLA-LNC reception on Friday from 6-8 pm. LPM leaders should take advantage of the training and networking opportunities so close to Michigan. The cost is only $35 per person. For more information or to register, visit http://lsla.lpin.org/ A Libertarian National Committee meeting is being held in the same hotel Saturday, August 20-21. All LNC meetings are open to LP members. This is a great opportunity for Michigan LP members to see your national leadership in action.


LP of West Michigan Convention
Report by Bill Gelineau and Dan Johnson
(c/o Dan Johnson dan.johnson40@gmail.com)

The annual meeting of the Libertarian Party of West Michigan was held on March 22 in Grand Rapids. Chairman Dan Johnson and his team addressed a packed house to conduct their yearly event at which the accomplishments of the previous year were recounted, new officers were selected, and presentation of the Guardian of Liberty Award.

Joe Cassius (rightmost in photo, with Dan Johnson) of Coldwater was recognized for this year's Guardian of Liberty Award. Joe is a former employee of Walmart Corporation who was dismissed when a random drug test revealed his ongoing treatment for cancer with medically approved marijuana. Since that time, Joe has pressed his case in Federal Court. He spoke passionately to the LPWM membership about the difficulty in obtaining treatment of his serious medical condition, pain management, and a strong desire to help support his wife and children despite his condition.

New officers were selected at the meeting. Larry Warner was chosen as Chairman. Chaz Rodriguez was selected as the Vice-Chair. Tom Hren (Treasurer) and Nicholas Sundquist (Secretary) were both re-elected. Dan Johnson, as immediate past chair, was affirmed as Board Advisor for the coming year. These officers will be chosing the remainder of the Executive Committee at their next meeting. Several members have already made commitments to website management, community outreach, TV Discussion Group, and other committee positions. Members are encouraged to get involved....and can reach Chairman Larry Warner at the_real_radnex@yahoo.com.


Michigan House Sells Out the Consumer
By Pat Clawson (patrickclawson@comcast.net)

This morning, I was reviewing my e-mail and spotted an item from the Mackinac Center referencing a new telecommunications deregulatory bill now pending in the Michigan House. Michigan Capitol Confidential reported: "The Michigan House is looking at how much regulation of old landline phones is needed in the age of wireless devices."

Well, I clicked on the hyperlink and started reviewing Michigan House Bill 4314, introduced by Republican Rep. Ken Horn of Frankenmuth. And after reading the bill, I am shocked. This bill is a total sell-out of consumer protection and will allow large corporations to ride rough-shod over the public, while contributing to a significant deterioration of the quality of telephone service available to individuals and businesses in this state.

This bill has little to do with deregulating landline phones. What is does is boost corporate profits and removes checks and balances on corporate power. I also note with great interest that Horn is one of the Legislature's largest recipients of telephone industry political contributions. The bill can be found here: An excellent, independent analysis of the bill can be found here.

I know from my past experiences as the owner of an Internet company and a Washington journalist covering the FCC and telecommunications industry on a daily basis for seven years that the large phone companies are anti-competitive and threats to the economic competitiveness of America. Please refer to my complete article on the subject of HB 4314; your comments are sincerely encouraged.

Pat Clawson
(patrickclawson@comcast.net)


Atlas Shrugged Finally Going to Show
By Terry Floyd, member of LP of California
(c/o Kevin Takenaga ktakenaga@ca.lp.org)

The official website for Atlas Shrugged, Part 1 includes a database of all theaters where the film will open in the United States on April 15 (http://www.atlasshruggedpart1.com/theaters). Without a major Hollywood studio behind the production, the distribution plan for the film is modeled after several successful internet campaigns to generate interest and excitement online through social networking sites (e.g. Paranormal Activity, a film made on a $15,000 shoestring budget in 2007 that ultimately grossed over $107 million, largely by having people request screenings at their local theater).

We'd like to ask Libertarians to click on the "Demand" button at http://eventful.com/performers/atlas-shrugged-part-1-/P0-001-000245241-9/demand?widget=1&viral=0 and input their zip code to ask that the film be booked at a nearby theater. If enough people request a screening in a certain area, the producers will contact a theater nearby with confidence that the engagement will be profitable. The more money the film makes on its opening weekend, the more likely they will be to expand the release to more theaters in the following weeks.

It is also important to link your local party's tax day protests to the film's premiere. Since the income tax deadline has been extended to April 18 this year (thanks to shenanigans in Washington, D.C.), Libertarians have TWO opportunities for tax day publicity, one on the traditional April 15 that can be associated with the film's premiere, and one on the 18th at post offices that stay open late for last-minute filers. Media attention on both days can help to promote not only your local party, but the film as well.

Many more people have heard about Atlas Shrugged than have ever read the novel, so an opportunity to see a faithful adaptation can encourage more people to seek out the book, read it and become educated in the philosophy of self-reliance and freedom. Let's do our part to spread the word about the film and about our own local activities.


 
Quote of the Month (courtesy LP of Boulder (Colorado))
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None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. – Goethe

 
Michigan Libertarian Blast from the Past
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Take a stroll down memory lane with this excerpt from one of the longest-running state Libertarian newsletters. Today, check out the March-April 2001 issue. Click on this link for the full PDF version of this newsletter.

Newsletter editor Greg Stempfle has compiled the entire body of available Michigan Libertarian newsletters up on this page of the LPM Website.



Feedback, Letters, Ads

Dear Leadership of the Libertarian Party,

I am writing you to inform you about recent events threatening firearms rights in Michigan. As you may know, Michigan law preempts firearms regulations by local government. Recently, the Capitol Area District Library in the Lansing area banned firearms possession in its facilities claiming the Library can do so because it is an “authority” and not a local government.

A judge in the 30th Circuit Court for Ingham County, Michigan has issued a Preliminary Injunction authorizing the Library's gun ban and enjoining ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC from openly carrying a holstered firearm in this public library, subject to the court's contempt powers. The Library's director has stated under oath that his goal is to BAN all firearms from the Library (open and concealed carry). The Library is also asking the judge to declare all public libraries as K-12 schools so that under Michigan and federal law they will become gun free zones.

This Court case has chilling implications for the Right to Keep and Bear arms in Michigan....
[full letter]

Dan Meadows
danniemeadows@yahoo.com!


Libertarian Party of Michigan Contacts

LPM Leadership
State Chair – Emily Salvette, chair@mi.lp.org
Vice Chair – Dan Johnson, dan.johnson40@gmail.com
Secretary – Pam Sanderson, factorylady@yahoo.com
Treasurer – Erin Stahl, erinstahl@earthlink.net

Webmaster – Brian Wright - brian_r_wright@yahoo.com
Political Director – Bill Hall – politics@mi.lp.org

Libertarian Executive Committee At-large Directors:
Gregory Creswell - i.am4_gcreswell@yahoo.com
Pat Clawson - patrickclawson@comcast.net
Bill Hall – politics@mi.lp.org
Denee Rockman-Moon - denee.rockman-moon@live.com
Tim Keirnan - mailtim@sbcglobal.net

Judicial Committee:
Greg Stempfle- stempfle@hotmail.com
Bill Gelineau-freedomlover59@hotmail.com
Will Tyler White – whitewi5@msu.edu

Affiliate Contacts (counties served)

Calhoun County LP (Calhoun)
Jack Worsham, Chair, worsham74@aol.com Website: www.orgsites.com/mi/lp

Capital Area LP (Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee)
Bob Broda, Chair, bob-broda@comcast.net  Website: www.calparty.org

Great Lakes Bay Region Libertarians (Arenac, Genesee, Midland, Saginaw, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella; it is also covering Genesee and the Thumb area counties: Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Tuscola)
Jim Fitzpatrick, Chair, liberty2333@wmconnect.com 
Website: tricitylp.org

Affiliate Contacts (counties served, continued)

LP of Livingston County (Livingston)
Todd Richardson, Chair, Chair.LivingstonLP@gmail.com Website: http://www.livingstonlibertarians.us

Libertarians of Macomb County (Macomb)
Jim Allison, Chair, jim.e.allison@gmail.com

LP of Oakland County (Oakland)
Jim Young, Chair
lpocmi@lpocmi.org Website: http://www.lpocmi.org/

LP of SW Michigan Berrien (Cass, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Branch, St. Joseph)
Daniel Grow, Acting Chair, grow.daniel@gmail.com  Website: www.lpswmich.org

Straits Libertarian Party (SLaP)
James Johnson, Chair, minidu@gmail.com

Website:

LP of Washtenaw County (Washtenaw)
Paul Giuliano, Chair, pgiulian@umich.edu 
Website: http://lpwc.wordpress.com/

LP of Wayne County (Wayne, Monroe)
Ray Warner, Chair, raymondrand@yahoo.com

LP of West Michigan (Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa)
Larry Warner, Chair, the_real_radnex@yahoo.com  Website: www.lpwm.org



Calendar
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March 31 – Thirty Day Membership Deadline for Convention Voting – Anyone who has never been a member of the LPM must join by this date to be eligible to vote at the April 30 convention. Go to http://www.mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/Join%20Us.aspx to join online.


April 4 – Great Lakes Bay Region LP - Monthly Meeting – The group meets on the 1st Monday of the month. Dinner at 6, meeting at 7 at Damon’s, 4960 Towne Centre Rd, Saginaw Township, MI 48604 (off Tittabawassee, just west of I-675 at exit 6). Everyone interested in liberty from Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola counties is invited. Contact Al Chia, chia4senate@gmail.com or Denee Rockman-Moon, denee.rockman-moon@live.com.


April 5 – LPM Bylaws and Platform Changes due – Proposed changes must be submitted in writing by this date for consideration at the state convention. Send Platform changes to grow.daniel@gmail.com and Bylaws changes to jlongtain@yahoo.com.


April 5 - LP of Washtenaw County Monthly Meeting -7 to 9 pm at Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor (In the Parkland Plaza west of Ann Arbor). LPWC now meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month. See its website at http://lpwc.wordpress.com. Contact Paul Giuliano, pgiulian@umich.edu.


April 6 – LP of South West Michigan Executive Committee Meeting – 6:00 – 6:50 pm at IHOP, 1981 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor. Guests are welcome. Followed by: Round Table Political Forum hosted by the LP of South West Michigan. 7-9 pm at The Livery, 190 Fifth St, Benton Harbor. Visitors are welcome to participate. Contact Bill Bradley, wbradley@i2k.com 269-637-4525, or Dan Grow, grow.daniel@gmail.com.


April 7 – Wayne County LP Monthly Meeting – 7 p.m. - Kiernans Steak House, 21931 Michigan Ave, Dearborn (at Monroe). Contact Ray Warner, 313-598-3666


April 7 – Livingston County LP - 7-8:30 pm. The Livingston County LP meets the first Thursday of each month at Cleary's Irish Pub, 117 E Grand River Ave, Howell 48843 (non-smoking area). The meeting will have 4 parts: Mingling (over dinner, if you want), studies in liberty, news and party business. Contact Tim Keirnan Chair.LivingstonLP@gmail.com.


April 12 – LP of West Michigan Monthly Meeting – 6:30 pm. Join the LPWM on the second Tuesday of the month at Perkins Restaurant, 5121 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 (just off I 96). Contact Nick Sundquist, Nicholas.sundquist@yahoo.com, 231-750-5468


April 12 – Capital Area LP Monthly Meeting – 7 pm at former LPM office, 2722 E Michigan Ave, Ste 22, Lansing (park and enter in back). Contact Will Tyler White, 517-349-3806, whitewi5@msu.edu


April 20 – Libertarians of Macomb County Monthly Meeting - All members of the Libertarian Party, their friends and family, and anyone interested in learning more about the LP are invited to attend. The meeting begins at 7:30 but feel free to join us for good food and conversation at 6:30 pm at the Loon River Café, 34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights. Contact Jim Allison, jim.e.allison@gmail.com


April 20 – LP of Oakland County Monthly Meeting – The LP of Oakland County meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6:30 pm dinner, 7:30 meeting. Sila's Restaurant, 4033 W. 12 Mile (2 blocks east of Greenfield), Berkley. Contact Jim Fulner, fulner@gmail.com


April 26 – LP of Calhoun County Monthly Meeting - Executive Committee, 7 p.m. Please contact Jack Worsham for location. (269) 963-2679, WORSHAM74@aol.com


April 30 – Libertarian Party of Michigan State Convention – All day – Valley Plaza Resort, Midland. Training and workshops, revision of state platform and bylaws, election of state officers.  Contact Bill Gelineau freedomlover59@hotmail.com.


May 2 – Great Lakes Bay Region LP - Monthly Meeting – The group meets on the 1st Monday of the month. Dinner at 6, meeting at 7 at Damon’s, 4960 Towne Centre Rd, Saginaw Township, MI 48604 (off Tittabawassee, just west of I-675 at exit 6). Everyone interested in liberty from Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola counties is invited. Contact Al Chia, chia4senate@gmail.com or Denee Rockman-Moon, denee.rockman-moon@live.com


May 3 - LP of Washtenaw County Monthly Meeting -7 to 9 pm at Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor (In the Parkland Plaza west of Ann Arbor). The LP of Washtenaw County has changed its meetings to the first Tuesday of every month. You can see more announcements and information regarding the LPWC at its new website, http://lpwc.wordpress.com. Contact LPWC Chair, Paul Giuliano, pgiulian@umich.edu


May 4 – LP of South West Michigan Executive Committee Meeting – 6:00 – 6:50 pm at IHOP, 1981 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor. Guests are welcome. Followed by: Round Table Political Forum hosted by the LP of South West Michigan. 7-9 pm at The Livery, 190 Fifth St, Benton Harbor. Visitors are welcome to participate. Contact Bill Bradley, wbradley@i2k.com 269-637-4525, or Dan Grow, grow.daniel@gmail.com


May 5 – Wayne County LP Monthly Meeting – 7 p.m. - Kiernans Steak House, 21931 Michigan Ave, Dearborn (at Monroe). Contact Ray Warner, 313-598-3666


May 5 – Livingston County LP Monthly Meeting - 7-8:30 pm. The Livingston County LP meets the first Thursday of each month at Cleary's Irish Pub, 117 E Grand River Ave, Howell 48843. Join them to discuss local and national news from a Libertarian perspective. Contact Todd Richardson chair.livingstonlp@gmail.com for details


May 10 – LP of West Michigan Monthly Meeting – 6:30 pm. Join the LPWM on the second Tuesday of the month at Perkins Restaurant, 5121 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 (just off I 96). Contact Nick Sundquist, Nicholas.sundquist@yahoo.com, 231-750-5468


May 10 – Capital Area LP Monthly Meeting – 7 pm at former LPM office, 2722 E Michigan Ave, Ste 22, Lansing (park and enter in back). Contact Will Tyler White, 517-349-3806, whitewi5@msu.edu

May 18 – LP of Oakland County Meeting – 6:30 pm dinner, 7:30 meeting -The LP of Oakland County meets the third Wednesday of the month at Sila's Restaurant, 4033 W. 12 Mile (2 blocks east of Greenfield), Berkley. Contact Jim Fulner, fulner@gmail.com


May 18 – Libertarians of Macomb County Monthly Meeting - All members of the Libertarian Party, their friends and family, and anyone interested in learning more about the LP are invited to attend. The meeting begins at 7:30 but feel free to join us for good food and conversation at 6:30 pm at the Loon River Café, 34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights. Contact Jim Allison, jim.e.allison@gmail.com


May 24 – LP of Calhoun County Monthly Meeting - Executive Committee, 7 p.m. Please contact Jack Worsham for location. (269) 963-2679, WORSHAM74@aol.com


June 4-5 – MotorCity PrideFest – Hart Plaza, Detroit - We have had an information booth at this event (used to be in Ferndale) for over twenty years. It’s our best outreach to the gay community. If you would like to volunteer to staff the booth, contact Raymond Warner, 313-361-2522, raymondrand@yahoo.com


August 19-21 – Libertarian State Leadership Conference and Libertarian National Committee Meeting – Chestnut Hyatt Regency hotel, downtown Columbus, Ohio. More information: http://lsla.lpin.org/


More... For all events, see the full online calendar on the Website:
http://www.mi.lp.org/Shared Documents/Calendar.aspx
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About the Michigan Libertarian
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The Michigan Libertarian is published/posted on the first of each month. Send calendar events and news/articles to e-newsletter@michiganlp.org by the 25th of the prior month. The Michigan Libertarian is one of the longest-running Libertarian newsletters in the country, debuting in 1973 shortly after the founding of the Libertarian Party of Michigan. The "new" Michigan Libertarian (a predominantly online version) debuted on August 1, 2009 and replaced the weekly LPMOnline and the printed-and-mailed ML.  We will post the newsletter on the Website and deliver via email on the first of every month. A printed version of the new Michigan Libertarian will be sent free to anyone who signs up, which you may do at the LPM web site www.mi.lp.org (or www.michiganlp.org).

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