- Upcoming Events
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July 2, 1998 - 10:00 AM
- Libertarian National Convention in Washington DC --The Road to Victory-- Major Speakers to be announced, Election of party officers and the national committee, LP Platform debate and changes,and entertainment by The Capitol Steps.
- Location: Renaissance Washington Hotel, Washington, DC
- Contact: Kris Williams Phone: (202) 333-0085 E-mail: 76132.2134@compuserve.com
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July 7, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Monthly Meeting of the LP of Wayne County. Optional Dinner at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7:45m. Nick Stoner, Candidate for State Rep to speak. There will also be a debrief of the National Convention.
- Location: La Trattoria Restaurant, Michigan Ave. Dearborn West of Schaeffer across from City Hall
- Contact: Bill Shotey Phone: 313 278-3673 E-mail: ben45@aol.com
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July 8, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Meeting - Libertarians of Macomb County
The July meeting of the Libertarians of Macomb County will feature, Ron Burcham, a member of FIJA (Fully Informed Jurors Association), who will present how we may further the cause freedom by understanding the duties and powers of a juror. Ron is a longtime LP member and freedom activist and is currently running as the LP*,s candidate for State Representative, 28th District, in Warren.
Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Drinks / Dinner available, 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. LMC business meeting, 8:15 - 9:20 p.m. Presentation
- Location: Fire Station Restaurant, 31185 Utica Road, Fraser (on the southwest corner of Utica Road and Groesbeck, just north of 13 Mile Road,(810) 294-6660)
- Contact: Paul Soyk Phone: 810 977-3523 E-mail: LNUSGMB.ZZYQNH@GMEDS.COM
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July 9, 1998 - 7:30 PM
- LPWC Business Meeting and discussion of the Libertarian National Convention. Also, final plans will be made for the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
- Location: Dominick's Restaurant
- Contact: James Hudler Phone: 734 475-9792
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July 11, 1998 - 7:00 PM
- The Libertarian Party of MidWest Michigan will be holding it's monthly meeting at the Kountry Kitchen Restaurant. Join us for dinner at 6:00 with the meeting starting at 7:00.
- Location: The Kountry Kitchen Restaurant, 1920 N. Mitchell Street in Cadillac, next to the North End Crystal Flash station.
- Contact: John Willis Phone: 616 775-0187 E-mail: lpmwm@geocities.com
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July 14, 1998 - 7:30 PM
- Meeting of the Committee to Elect Diane Barnes to State Board of Education. All people interested in working on this important campaign are encouraged and welcome to attend.
- Location: LCMA Headquarters (also Brass Roots) at at 1035 Hilton Road (West of I-75 between Eight Mile and Nine Mile Roads) in Ferndale.
- Contact: Paul Soyk Phone: 810 977-3523 E-mail: LNUSGMB.ZZYQNH@gmeds.com
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July 15, 1998
- Ann Arbor Art Festival
The Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County could use your help to man an information booth as it participates once again this year as an exhibitor to the Ann Arbor Arts Festival, Wednesday - Saturday, July 15 - 18, 1998. They also need signs, leaflets and other information on statewide and Ann Arbor area candidates to promote at their booth.
- Location: Downtown Ann Arbor
- Contact: James Hudler Phone: 734 475-9792 E-mail: aguli@provide.net
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July 18, 1998
- Libertarian Party of West Michigan I-196 road clean up week.
- Location: I-196 corner of College
- Contact: Erwin Haas Phone: 616 942 7674 E-mail: haas@iserv.net
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July 23, 1998 - 7:30 PM
- Art Fair Wrap-Up and Social Hour.
- Location: Dominick's Restaurant - Ann Arbor
- Contact: James Hudler Phone: 734 475-9792
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July 28, 1998 - 7:30 PM
- July 14, 1998 - 7:30 PM Meeting of the Committee to Elect Diane Barnes to State Board of Education. All people interested in working on this important campaign are encouraged and welcome to attend.
- Location: LCMA Headquarters (also Brass Roots) at at 1035 Hilton Road (West of I-75 between Eight Mile and Nine Mile Roads) in Ferndale.
- Contact: Paul Soyk Phone: 810 977-3523 E-mail: LNUSGMB.ZZYQNH@gmeds.com
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July 30, 1998 - 7:30 PM
- ANN ARBOR CITY CAUCUS of the Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County holds its Nominating Caucus to choose candidates for Ann Arbor Mayor and City Council.
- Location: Dominick's Restaurant - Ann Arbor
- Contact: James Hudler Phone: 734 475-9792 E-mail: aguli@provide.net
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August 4, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Monthly Meeting of the LP of Wayne County. Optional Dinner at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7:45m.
- Location: La Trattoria Restaurant, Michigan Ave. Dearborn West of Schaeffer across from City Hall
- Contact: Bill Shotey Phone: 313 278-3673 E-mail: ben45@aol.com
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August 10, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Teresa Pollok, LP candidate for the 66th district seat in the Michigan House of Representatives will be making a speech at the Business and Professional Women's Group meeting.
- Location: Ramada Inn in Howell.
- Contact: Teresa Pollak Phone: 810 229-0737 E-mail: tpollok@livingonline.com
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August 10, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Teresa Pollok, LP candidate for the 66th district seat in the Michigan House of Representatives will be making a speech at the Business and Professional Women's Group meeting.
- Location: Ramada Inn in Howell.
- Contact: Teresa Pollak Phone: 810 229-0737 E-mail: tpollok@livingonline.com
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August 12, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Meeting - Libertarians of Macomb County
- Location: Fire Station Restaurant, 31185 Utica Road, Fraser (on the southwest corner of Utica Road and Groesbeck, just north of 13 Mile Road.
- Contact: Paul Soyk Phone: 810 977-3523 E-mail: LNUSGMB.ZZYQNH@GMEDS.COM
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August 21, 1998
- The Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County will have a booth at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival from Friday, August 21 - Sunday, August 23. For Information contact Geoff Foster (734 481-3044) or Brett Cashman (734 481-1354).
- Location: Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
- Contact: Geoff Foster Phone: 734 481-3044
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August 22, 1998 - 10:00 AM
- The Libertarians of Macomb County Adopt-A-Road clean up day. We will be cleaning up our assigned stretch of Metro Parkway, all volunteers are welcome.
- Location: Southwest corner of Schoenherr and Metro Parkway in Sterling Heights (bank parking lot).
- Contact: Rosemary Racchi Phone: 810 776-2214
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September 1, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Monthly Meeting of the LP of Wayne County. Optional Dinner at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7:45m.
- Location: La Trattoria Restaurant, Michigan Ave. Dearborn West of Schaeffer across from City Hall
- Contact: Bill Shotey Phone: 313 278-3673 E-mail: ben45@aol.com
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September 9, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Meeting - Libertarians of Macomb County
- Location: Fire Station Restaurant, 31185 Utica Road, Fraser (on the southwest corner of Utica Road and Groesbeck, just north of 13 Mile Road.
- Contact: Paul Soyk Phone: 810 977-3523 E-mail: LNUSGMB.ZZYQNH@GMEDS.COM
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September 12, 1998
- Campaign Guerilla Tactics: Last minute things to do on the campaign trail, including debate tactics, press interviews, and poll lit.
- Location: TBA, but probably at the office in Ferndale
- Contact: Barbara Goushaw Phone: 248 399-9177 E-mail: BGoush@aol.com
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September 26, 1998
- Libertarian Party of West Michigan I-196 road clean up week.
- Location: I-196 corner of College
- Contact: Erwin Haas Phone: 616 942 7674 E-mail: haas@iserv.net
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October 14, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Meeting - Libertarians of Macomb County
- Location: Fire Station Restaurant, 31185 Utica Road, Fraser (on the southwest corner of Utica Road and Groesbeck, just north of 13 Mile Road.
- Contact: Paul Soyk Phone: 810 977-3523 E-mail: LNUSGMB.ZZYQNH@GMEDS.COM
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October 17, 1998 - 10:00 AM
- The Libertarians of Macomb County Adopt-A-Road clean up day. We will be cleaning up our assigned stretch of Metro Parkway, all volunteers are welcome.
- Location: Southwest corner of Schoenherr and Metro Parkway in Sterling Heights (bank parking lot).
- Contact: Rosemary Racchi Phone: 810 776-2214
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November 3, 1998
- Election Day -- Don't forget to vote!
- Location: Precinct polling places across the state!
- Contact: Your Libertarian Candidates Phone: 800 343-1364
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November 11, 1998 - 6:30 PM
- Meeting - Libertarians of Macomb County
- Location: Fire Station Restaurant, 31185 Utica Road, Fraser (on the southwest corner of Utica Road and Groesbeck, just north of 13 Mile Road.
- Contact: Paul Soyk Phone: 810 977-3523 E-mail: LNUSGMB.ZZYQNH@GMEDS.COM
- More
- For more events, see the online calendar at:
- http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php
- LPM Web Site Now Listed on VoteNet
by Mark Heil
The Libertarian Party of Michigan's web site is now
listed in the search engine of VoteNet. According to their
home page, "Votenet is an online community serving
politicians, candidates, and citizens alike: Democrats,
Republicans, or any political party; conservatives or
liberals; federal, state, or local candidates; presidents,
senators, or representatives; Votenet is the place for FREE
campaign software and other online political services."
I recommend VoteNet to anyone who is politically
active, it is a great resource. Point your browser to:
www.Votenet.com
Any LP candidates should also visit and add your
campaign site to their listing. They also offer a free web
based e-mail service which may be attractive to candidates,
how would you like to advertise an e-mail address of
"yourname@vote.net". This would also allow you to keep your
campaign e-mail separate from your personal e-mail. They
also offer free web sites, free campaign management
software, and online fundraising facilities to name a few.
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- LP Convention News Media Coverage
by David Nagy, Chair Print Media
As you may all know, the Libertarian National
Convention, in Washington, DC will be live via the C-Span TV
Network, July 3rd-5th.
Our committee has placed media ads in hope of informing
many others throughout the State, and will be running on
various dates starting Mon. 6/29 to Thurs. 7/2. The
committee has spent $2,400 covering the LOCAL newspapers
(Not the News or FreePress) in a 1/8th page ad covering
Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties and The
Argus Press (Owosso), Cadillac Evening News, South Haven
Tribune, and The Paper (Grand Rapids). Hopefully we may be
able to cover more in the future.
We wish to thank all the generous LPM members who made
this all possible and to Mike Devour, Ben Bachrach, Mark
Heil and Tim O'Brien for their contributions.
This is an experimental media advertising program and
we would greatly be interested in your follow up of these
ads and your comments.
Thanks
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- Who will be awarded honor of hosting LibertyFest?
by Stacy Van Oast
The Libertarian Party of Michigan’s annual Liberty Week
and prestigious Defender of Liberty Awards Banquet are
traditionally held in October, which is rapidly approaching.
Liberty Week is when we ask you and/or your affiliate
to make an extra effort to promote liberty and the
Libertarian Party. Many means are available to do so, for
example:
*Presentations at schools *Displays at fairs or local
events *Hosting debates featuring Libertarian and older
party candidates *Showcasing our local Libertarian
candidates *Having a special guest speaker at meetings to
increase attendance and expand knowledge *Writing letters to
the editor and calling talk radio programs *Helping LP
candidates by distributing flyers or making phone calls
*Canvassing for local LP candidates *Having your local LP
group adopt a road *Bringing to the public's attention a
local law that is frivolous or that hampers liberty
*Supplying your local library with Libertarian/freedom
orientated newsmagazines
The gala Defender of Liberty Awards Banquet, aka the
LibertyFest, is when the LPM honors four select individuals,
Libertarian or otherwise, who have made notable personal
efforts in the defense of liberty. Traditionally, an
affiliate or committee of the LPM organizes and hosts the
banquet.
So far, no one has stepped forward to take advantage of
this terrific fund raising and affiliate-building
opportunity. For information and/or to submit a proposal on
hosting the LibertyFest banquet, please contact Stacy Van
Oast, LPM Affiliates Director, at stacyvo@eesc.com or at
(810)784-8783.
Liberty Week provides an excellent opportunity for
Libertarians across the state to step up their efforts to
promote the cause of liberty and increase the size and
influence of the Libertarian Party, especially in an
election year such as this. And the banquet is an excellent
opportunity to celebrate liberty, honor activists, and hear
the latest campaign news. Please help us keep this exciting
tradition alive and consider hosting the banquet and
promoting the week-long event.
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- Ann Arbor Art Fair
by Dan LaFavers
From Wednesday, July 15 through Saturday, July 18, the
Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County will be hosting a
booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Come by and say Hi!
Our focus this year will be local and state campaigns.
Any and all candidate literature, brochures, press releases,
are welcome. We will have a large poster showing the names
of all candidates in Michigan, and it would be nice to have
something from each of them to demonstrate that the party is
very active, organized, and on the move.
We can't return extras, so don't send too much.
Send your literature to: Dan LaFavers, 5805 New Meadow
Drive, Ypsilanti MI, 48197.
If you can volunteer a couple hours to help staff the
booth contact Nick Contaxes (734 668-8132) or James Hudler
(734 475-9792).
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- National Convention -- Be There or See There
by Doug MacDonald
The LP National Convention will be held this weekend
from July 1 through July 5. Some of the Convention will be
televised on C-Span. So, even if you can't be there, you'll
be able to see the Convention.
Don't miss our very own Barbara Goushaw, LP candidate
for Trustee of Michigan State University, on Friday, from
11:30 am to Noon. She will be delivering her most fabulous
address entitled, "Handguns are a Girl's Best Friend." Our
very own Honorable Fred Collins, Berkley City Councilman,
will be introducing her.
You may also be able to see the Michigan delegation
when the C-Span cameras pan the audience. The Convention
will be loads of fun for those who go to Washington DC this
weekend, but even if you can't get there, you can still
enjoy the Convention from your own living room!
I hope to see you all there. But, even if I don't, I
hope you all will see me there ... and even if you don't see
me there, be certain not to miss Barbara Goushaw and Fred
Collins on Friday from 11:30 to Noon!
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