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1. Upcoming Events
   
   

   February 13, 2002 - 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

   
   

   February 13, 2002 - 7:30 PM

   LP of Oakland County Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome. Business begins at 7:30pm. Last week's LPM Online incorrectly listed February 12 as the meeting date. It is, in fact, Wednesday, February 13.

   Location: LPM Headquarters, 619 East Nine Mile in Hazel Park, just east of I-75.

   Contact: Fred Martin Phone: (248) 738-9099 E-mail: Fredtmartin@aol.com

   
   

   February 14, 2002 - 7:30 PM

   The Libertarian Party of West Michigan is holding its monthly meeting. PLEASE NOTE - The meeting has moved this month to Brann's on Leonard, just west of US-131 due to a scheduing conflict at Arnie's. All members and non-members are welcome to attend.

   Location: Brann's on Leonard in Grand Rapids, just West of US-131.

   Contact: Jeff Steinport Phone: (616) 447-0721 E-mail: jeffs@pathwaynet.com

   
   

   February 18, 2002 - 6:30 PM

   The Tri-City Libertarian Party meets on the third Monday of every month at Howard Johnson’s Restaurant (located at I-75 and M-84) in Bay City. Public is welcome.  6:30 p.m. Dinner  7:30 p.m. Speaker: Diane Barnes, Vice-Chair of the Libertarian Party of Michigan and candidate for State School Board.  8:00 p.m. Business meeting

   Location: Howard Johnson’s Restaurant (located at I-75 and M-84) in Bay City.

   Contact: Stephen M. Townsend Phone: (989) 631-4853 E-mail: president@makingfreedomring.com

   
   

   February 21, 2002 - 7:00 PM

   Information Meeting. We look forward to seeing you again. Everyone Welcome!!!

   Location: 746 Lee Street, South Haven (Bill Bradley's home)

   Contact: Bill Bradley Phone: (616) 637-4525 E-mail: bbradley@cybersol.com

   
   

   February 23, 2002 - 6:00 PM

   The Tri-City Libertarian Party is proud to announce its first annual Freedom Dinner! This event is for anyone interested in preserving liberty and our Constitutional freedoms. John Grether has accepted our invitation to speak at the event. His topic will be “From Terrorism to Tyranny”. Mr. Grether is a professor at Northwood University and an academic with the Midland Mackinaw Center for Public policy. The dinner will be held on February 23, 2002, at The Paddock, which is located at 1013 North Henry St. in Bay City. 6:00 Social Hour 7:00 Dinner Tickets are now available at a cost of $20.00 per person. Admission will be by ticket only — no sales at the door. For reservations, please contact Stephen M. Townsend at (989) 631-4853 or Rae Jozwiak at (989) 922-5226. As always you can e-mail president@makingfreedomring.com or jozie@mail.com

   Location: This year’s event will be held on February 23, 2002 at The Paddock on 1013 North Henry St. in Bay City.

   Contact: Stephen M. Townsend Phone: (989) 631-4853 E-mail: president@makingfreedomring.com

   
   

   February 27, 2002 - 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: Greg Dirasian Phone: (248) 417-2217 E-mail: greg@lpocmi.org

   
   

   February 27, 2002 - 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: Fred Martin Phone: (248) 738-9099 E-mail: Fredtmartin@aol.com

   
   

   March 5, 2002 - 6:30 PM

   Monthly Meeting - LP of Wayne County
   Optional dinner starts at 6:30pm
   Meeting with program starts at 7:45pm
   All are welcome to attend.
   Business: Election of New Officers

   Location: City Tavern
   14316 Michigan Ave
   Dearborn - between Greenfield and Schaffer

   Contact: Heather Pauli Phone: (313) 538-8208 E-mail: heatherpauli@hotmail.com

   
   

   March 5, 2002 - 7:00 PM

   Hillsdale / Branch Libertarians Monthly Meeting

   Location: Fillmore's for Steaks, US-12 in Jonesville, 2 blks west of M-99--in the restaurant, not the bar.

   Contact: James Parker Phone: (517) 439-2460 E-mail: jamesp@hillsdale.epcorp.com

   
   

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   For more events, see the online calendar at:

   http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php

   
   

2. Membership Drive Committee Volunteers Wanted by Ghazey Aleck

   The LPM is requesting volunteers to come up with ideas and implement an outreach plan for new members.

   The present plan in place deals with attempting to recapture some of the nearly 3,000 different members we have had over the last 5 years that have dropped off the rolls.

   If you are interested in helping grow membership of the LPM to new heights, please contact me as soon as possible at chair@michiganlp.org.

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3. Candidate Recruitment--Just a matter of asking! by Ghazey Aleck

   For those of you who are active in your local libertarian party and want to get more candidates on the ballot, just start asking people. It's that simple!

   When the Libertarian Party has candidates for half of a particular legislative body, the establishment parties and their supporters have to take notice. So if you recruit candidates for half or more of your county commission districts, your local party becomes a significant threat to the establishment. This is also true on a State level for State House, State Senate and U.S. Congress.

   Fielding as many candidates as possible creates momentum and excitment. It brings in more media attention, more membership, more money, and most importantly, more credibility to the Libertarian Party. This is what will put us further on the path of liberty.

   "Will you let the Libertarian Party use your name on the ballot?" This is the most important question you can ask potential candidates. For those freedom fighters that hesitate, it is OK to compare a candidacy to the bravery of those who first fought for freedom in the American Revolution. "Lend your name to the cause of freedom!"

   If the person is worried about winning, assure him that he won't win if he does not run an active campaign, and remind him that a political party with little or no candidates is no political party at all. In fact, without candidates, it would be like surrending without putting up a fight.

   As you recruit candidates, some will become active. With other "paper" candidates on the ballot, those that are active will have a better chance since they will be running under a party banner that has added credibility by having a full slate of candidates.

   As you recruit, get in touch with State Party Recruitment Chair, Stephen Townsend at president@makingfreedomring.com and/or bring them to the Leadership Conference on March 9 in Grand Rapids. The LPM will be giving out candidate paperwork and completing some of it there.

   Also, there will be a committee at the LPM Convention May 17-19 in Troy, Michigan helping to fill out candidate paperwork. Remember, this is where our candidates get nominated and the paperwork must be filed with the applicable county or the Secretary of State for state offices within 24 hours of the Convention. There are about 1,000 county and state offices out there to fill this year so don't worry about getting too many candidates. :-)

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4. Candidate Assistance on the Web by Stephen M. Townsend

   In our continuing effort to assist Libertarian candidates across the state, the Liberty Leadership Council is has assembled the most comprehensive, complete references of paperwork and forms available today. It is my pleasure to announce the completion of our Candidate Assistance page. This page now includes such helpful information as.

   <>P 1. Obtaining state forms for becoming a candidate.

   2. Candidate Training - The LLC offers training sessions for candidates or potential candidates.

   3. Tips for Candidates - Making your campaign more successful.

   4. Candidate Sign up - Get Registered with the LLC for help

   5. Campaign Guide - Winning Elections Made Simple! - By Ghazey Aleck for viewing online or downloading.

   6. Campaign Finance - Links to Campaign Finance information from the State of Michigan.

   7. Forms and assistance for Michigan Candidates

   8. Issues - Sound bites, speeches, topics, and tools... anything we can find that will help you be a better candidate.

   9. LLC Candidate Contributions - How to apply for contributions from the LLC.

   10. Michigan Election Law - Direct link to the law online at michiganlegislature.org.

   You can reach this valuable information at www.makingfreedomring.com

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