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September 11, 2001

Contents

  1. Upcoming Events
  2. Kalamazoo Libertarian Party Chair resigns
  3. Building a Fighting Local Party

  1. Upcoming Events

    September 11, 2001 - 7:30 PM
    LP of Oakland County Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome. Business begins at 7:30pm.
    Location: LPM Headquarters, 619 East Nine Mile in Hazel Park, just east of I-75.
    Contact: Chris Pellerito Phone: (248) 373-9411 E-mail: LpocChairChris@aol.com

    September 12, 2001 - 6:30 PM
    Libertarians of Macomb County monthly meeting. Drinks and dinner at 6:30 PM, business begins at 7:00 PM.
    Location: Miles World Resturant, 17689 Masonic, Fraser, MI 48026, 810-415-4500.
    Contact: Diane Barnes Phone: (810) 774-1625 E-mail: dbarnes98@aol.com

    September 13, 2001 - 6:30 PM
    The LPWM is holding its monthly meeting. The executive committee meets at 6:30 and the general membership meeting is at 7:30. We will be discussing a move for the location of the LPWM meetings. We will also have a report from our Campaign Coordination Committee in regards to the 2002 elections.
    Location: Brann's on the corner of Leonard and US-131 in Grand Rapids.
    Contact: Jeff Steinport Phone: (616) 447-0721 E-mail: jeffs@pathwaynet.com

    September 13, 2001 - 7:00 PM
    The Ballot Access Restoration Committee meets the second and fourth Thursday every month -- until we submit petition signatures to the Bureau of Elections to be certified to once again be able to run Libertarian candidates in partisan races. All LPM members are welcome to attend and help with both the planning and execution of our petition drive.
    Location: LPMHQ, 619 E. 9 Mile, Hazel Park (just east of I-75)
    Contact: Nancy O'Brien Phone: (313) 562-5778 E-mail: nobrien321@home.com

    September 16, 2001 - 6:30 PM
    Regular Meeting of the Tri-City Libertarian Party. Dinner 6:30 PM Guest Speaker 7:00 PM Business Meeting 7:30 PM
    Location: Howard Johnson at M-84 and I-75
    Contact: Stephen M. Townsend Phone: (989) 631-4853 E-mail: president@makingfreedomring.com

    September 17, 2001 - 7:30 PM
    Meeting of the Andy LeCureaux for Hazel Park City Council Campaign.
    Location: LPM HQ, 619 East Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park
    Contact: Dave Collver Phone: (248) 542-9274 E-mail: DCCollver@aol.com

    September 19, 2001
    Monthly meeting of the St. Clair County affiliate.
    Location: Figaro's is located at 1503 11th Street, Port Huron, MI 48060. TX: (810) 987-3588. Join us for dinner at 6:00 PM. Business begins at 7:00 PM.
    Contact: Richard Friend Phone: (810) 982-7178 E-mail: rfriend@advnet.net

    September 20, 2001 - 7:00 PM
    The Van Buren County chapter will discuss progress on current projects and potential future ones. We look forward to seeing you there!!! It will be fun.
    Location: CT's restautant (corner of M-140 and Blue Star Highway)
    Contact: Bill Bradley Phone: (616) 637-4525 E-mail: bbradley@cybersol.com

    September 26, 2001 - 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 Restaurant, 4033 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Sila's is 2 blocks west of Greenfield on Twelve Mile Road.
    Contact: Chris Pellerito Phone: (248) 373-9411 E-mail:  LpocChairChris@aol.com

    September 27, 2001 - 7:00 PM
    The Ballot Access Restoration Committee meets the second and fourth Thursday every month -- until we submit petition signatures to the Bureau of Elections to be certified to once again be able to run Libertarian candidates in partisan races. All LPM members are welcome to attend and help with both the planning and execution of our petition drive.
    Location: LPMHQ, 619 E. 9 Mile, Hazel Park (just east of I-75)
    Contact: Nancy O'Brien Phone: (313) 562-5778 E-mail: nobrien321@home.com

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

  2. Kalamazoo Libertarian Party Chair resigns

    On the Tuesday, September 4th meeting of the Kalamazoo Libertarian Party, Tim Miley announced his resignation from the chairmanship of the Kalamazoo Libertarian Party, citing time constraints caused by a return to full time school as well as full time work.

    Mickey Hall, vice chair of the party, has agreed to take on the role of chairman.

    Mickey Hall can be reached at (616)345-2455 or by email at mickhall09@aol.com.

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  3. Building a Fighting Local Party by Ghazey Aleck

    There are many ways to build a fighting Local Party affiliate. Try different things all the time but never get discouraged. Its not like you are going to go bankrupt if something fails, and be forced to go on welfare. Consider it a risk free adventure instead. I have had success in doing the following:

    1. Holding regular monthly meetings all year long.

    2. Putting out notices of meetings to the local newspapers and putting out a regular newsletter.

    3.Holding regular fundraisers or an annual dinner.

    4. Looking for outreach projects by appearing in every parade and having a booth in community functions like the Fair, etc.

    5. Having members talk to people all the time to recruit members and candidates.

    6. Sending information to all interested persons.

    7. Organizing lit drops in neighborhoods.

    8. Get information to members regarding redistricting or about the borders of districts.

    9. Filing with the Secretary of State so that the local LP can give money to candidates or run slate advertising.

    10.Lit drops and signs for the party during elections.

    11. Inviting speakers to meetings and publishizing it.

    And the list goes on and on...the only thing that you should avoid is doing very little or nothing so go out and get them!

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