LPM Online

May 23, 2000

Contents

  1. Upcoming Events
  2. LPM Nominates over 100 Candidates for November Ballot
  3. National Convention Delegate Positions Still Open
  4. LPM to be featured in back-to-back Back-To-Backs
  5. West Michigan Group Counters Million Mom March
  6. Grandville Parade
  7. Hollemans Mobilizes for Victory
  8. LPM Featured again on "Back To Back"

  1. Upcoming Events

    May 23, 2000 - 7:30 PM
    The monthly meeting of the Ottawa County Libertarian Party.
    Location: Yellow Jacket Inn at 12011 Lake Michigan Drive.
    Contact: Jason C. Miller Phone: (616) 669-2851 E-mail: jcmiller@triton.net

    May 24, 2000 - 6:30 PM
    LP of Oakland County General Membership Meeting. Public welcome. Meet for dinner at 6:30PM, business begins at 7:30PM.
    Location: Sila's, 4033 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley. Sila's is located 2 blocks east of Greenfield on 12 Mile Rd.
    Contact: Greg Dirasian Phone: (248) 592-9731 E-mail: greg@newsnetpipeline.com

    May 25, 2000 - 7:00 PM
    LP of Washtenaw County Meeting
    Location: Dominick's Restaurant, 812 Monroe St., Ann Arbor
    Contact: James Hudler Phone: (734) 475-9792

    June 4, 2000 - 11:00 AM
    LPM Executive Committee meeting
    Location: LPM Headquarters, 9 Mile Rd., Hazel Park
    Contact: Stacy Van Oast Phone: (810) 784-8783 E-mail: stacyvo@eesc.com

    June 4, 2000 - 2:00 PM
    Grand Opening of the LPM Headquarters! You're invited to bring friends and family to celebrate this milestone in our party's history. Food will be provided.
    Location: LPM Headquarters, 9 Mile Rd., Hazel Park
    Contact: Nancy O'Brien Phone: (313) 562-5778 E-mail: obrien@mshda.commerce.state.mi.us

    June 5, 2000 - 7:00 PM
    South Central LP monthly meeting. Topic: "Personal involvement -- The only way to political success."
    Location: Tom's Grill 3705 Ann Arbor Road, Jackson about 1/2 mile east of US 127.
    Contact: Al McCallum Phone: (517) 857-2531 E-mail: admccallum@voyager.net

    June 6, 2000
    Wayne County LP - Monthly Meeting. Dinner 6:30pm Program 7:45pm
    Location: La Trattoria Restaurant Michigan Avenue near Schaffer Dearborn MI
    Contact: Joann Karpinski Phone: (313) 925-6917 E-mail: MOMJOANN@aol.com

    June 6, 2000 - 7:00 PM
    Kalamazoo Libertarian Party General meeting
    Location: TGI Friday's, 5650 W. Main Street, Oshtemo, MI
    Contact: Tim Miley Phone: (616) 668-3951 E-mail: thmiley@yahoo.com

    June 8, 2000 - 7:30 PM
    Monthly meeting of the Libertarian Party of West Michigan
    Location: Brann's at 131 and Leonard in Grand Rapids.
    Contact: Bill Gelineau Phone: (616) 249-9735 E-mail: gelineau@iserv.net

    June 12, 2000 - 7:00 PM
    LP of Livingston County invites you to attend our monthly meeting. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and business begins at 8 p.m.
    Location: Mexican Jones Restaurante, 675 W. Grand River, Brighton, MI
    Contact: Matt Dickinson Phone: (810) 231-1254

    June 12, 2000 - 7:00 PM
    South Central LP, Hillsdale-Branch county meeting. Planing for election 2000 and PRA 2000 petition drive.
    Location: Filmore's Restaurant on US-12 on the west side of Jonesville at the railroad tracks (about 1/2 mile west of M-99).
    Contact: James Parker Phone: (517) 439-0643 E-mail: jamesp@hillsdale.epcorp.com

    More
    For more events, see the online calendar at:
    http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php

  2. LPM Nominates over 100 Candidates for November Ballot by Press Release

    5/22/00
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    CONTACT:  Tim O'Brien313-562-5778
    LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF MICHIGAN NOMINATES 
    OVER 100 CANDIDATES FOR NOVEMBER BALLOT
    

    The Libertarian Party of Michigan held its annual convention in Ann Arbor last weekend nominating 107 candidates across the state for the November election ballot.

    Among those chosen to carry the party's banner this fall is Michael Corliss of Westland who will square off against Republican incumbent, Spencer Abraham and Democrat challenger, Debbie Stabenow, for U. S. Senate.

    Also nominated was Jon Coon of Carsonville, the LPM's '94 candidate for this office, who considered the possibility of a rematch against Abraham but finally decided to instead make a second run for a position on the State Board of Education along with Diane Barnes, the party's other '98 candidate for that office.

    The Libertarian Party of Michigan will field a full slate of candidates for all state-wide offices, as well as contesting all 16 congressional races.

    State Chair, Stacy Van Oast, was elected to a second one-year term without opposition.

    The party also made some changes to both its bylaws and platform, as well as choosing its delegation to the national LP's presidential nominating convention in Anaheim, CA, over the Independence Day weekend.

    "We were very pleased with the entire convention," said organizer, Emily Salvette -- herself a previous two-term LPM chair. "I haven't seen the final credentials report, but I'd estimate that there were right around 150 delegates."

    The Saturday night banquet which featured a debate by presidential hopefuls Harry Browne, Don Gorman and Barry Hess, drew attendance of over 200.

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  3. National Convention Delegate Positions Still Open

    The LPM Convention last week elected delegates to represent the state at the national LP convention in Anaheim, June 30 - July 3 this summer. Not all of our allocation was filled, so you still have an opportunity to be a delegate! LPM Chair Stacy Van Oast was given the authority to appoint additional members to fill our delegation. If you are interested in being a delegate, please contact LPM Secretary Keith Edwards at keithmarni@aol.com or 810-777-7468.

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  4. LPM to be featured in back-to-back Back-To-Backs

    This week's "Back-To-Back" program (5:30 Tuesday evening) on Detroit PBS affiliate WTVS will feature LPM Executive Director, Tim O'Brien, in a debate on President Clinton's proposal to have the government close the so-called "The Digital Divide." Next week's edition of the program is scheduled to feature BARC chair, Barb Goushaw, in a debate on gun control.

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  5. West Michigan Group Counters Million Mom March by Jason C. Miller

    After Joe Bomarito, chair of the Libertarian Party of West Michigan, read that the Million Mom March would be making a local appearance, he took action. Libertarians from Ottawa and Kent County arrived at Calder Plaza to meet the marchers where they were planning on speaking.

    Joe was seeking to be "Visible but not disruptive" and the Libertarians pulled it off. Though only a half dozen LP members were there to brandish their flags, placards, and signs, they were clearly visible and a stark contrast to the 75 gun control supporters that didn't have an American flag among them.

    Not only did the Libertarians show that Americans do not all Americans want their freedom taken away, they received a nice bit of media coverage and built further connections and contacts.

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  6. Grandville Parade by Jason C. Miller

    Bill Gelineau, recently elected to the Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee, will be leading the VBCLP's lady liberty through the Grandville Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Bill is running for state representative in district 74. Also along to get attention is the Jamie Lewis who is running for Kent County Clerk. If you would like to be a part of the parade, contact: Bill Gelineau (616) 249-9735 gelineau@iserv.net

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  7. Hollemans Mobilizes for Victory by Jason C. Miller

    Derek Hollemans, Vice Chairman of the Libertarian Party of West Michigan and candidate for Plainfield Township Trustee is mobilizing his campaign team for a partisan victory in 2000.

    Because of the recent filing deadlines, it has been discovered that only the Republicans are fielding candidates in the race for 4 at large seats. Even more exciting is the fact that only one sitting trustee is seeking re-election. This means that Derek will be facing at least 3 newcoming Republicans for the 4 open seats. With 5 candidates on the ballot, Derek needs only a 4th place finish to give the Libertarian Party of Michigan a partisan victory in 2000!

    The Hollemans campaign is clearly one of the most winable races for the Libertarian Party of Michigan in 2000, and Derek plans on running one of the most active campaigns as well. The Committee to elect Derek E. Hollemans to Plainfield Township Trustee would like to extend it's humble thanks to loyal LPM members who have seen this great opportunity and have donated time and resources to giving the LPM a great victory in 2000.

    Hollemans for Trustee 4279 Bell NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616)262-1008 derek@triton.net

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  8. LPM Featured again on "Back To Back"

    This week's "Back-To-Back" program (5:30 Tuesday evening) on Detroit PBS affiliate WTVS will feature LPM activist, campaign manager and BARC chair, Barb Goushaw, in a debate on gun control.

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