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1. Upcoming Events
   
   

   April 3, 2003 - 7:30 PM

   Business Meeting, Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County. Meeting includes LPM Convention Planning Session.

   Location: Cubs' AC Restaurant (located in the Colonial Lanes Bowling Center), 1950 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor.

   Contact: Emily Salvette Phone: (734) 668-2607 (days) E-mail: salvette@ameritech.net

   
   

   April 3, 2003 - 7:30 PM

   Libertarian Party of Wayne County monthly meeting and annual county caucus. We will be electing officers for 2003. We will also be joined by guest speaker, Brad Van Gelder, from the Ecology Center to discuss the importation of garbage from Toronto into Huron Township.

   Location: City Tavern Restaurant, 14316 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn between Greenfield and Schaefer Dinner orders taken will be taken at 6:30.

   Contact: Greg Stempfle Phone: (313) 359-3240 E-mail: stempfle@hotmail.com

   
   

   April 5, 2003

   Libertarian Party of Michigan 2003 Convention

   Location: Eagle Crest Conference Center & Resort in Ypsilanti.

   Contact: Emily Salvette Phone: (734) 668-2607 E-mail: salvette@ameritech.net

   
   

   April 7, 2003 - 7:00 PM

   Kalamazoo-St. Joseph County Libertarian Party meeting. Open to the public.

   Location: T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant, 5650 W Main, Oshtemo Located at Hwy 131 & W Main

   Contact: Gerald Phillips Phone: (269) 382-0927 E-mail: gaphillips@jasnetworks.net

   
   

   April 9, 2003 - 6:30 PM

   MACOMB COUNTY monthly meeting. Drinks and dinner at 6:30 PM, business begins at 7:00 PM.

   Location: Miles World Restaurant, 17689 Masonic, Fraser, MI 48026, (586)-415-4500.

   Contact: Keith Edwards Phone: (586) 777-7468 E-mail: keithmarni@aol.com

   
   

   April 9, 2003 - 7:30 PM

   LP of Oakland County Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome.

   Location: LPM HQ, 619 E. 9 Mile Rd., Hazel Park, 48030

   Contact: Nathan Allen Phone: (248) 363-3790 E-mail: chair@michiganlp.org

   
   

   April 13, 2003 - 1:00 PM

   Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome.

   Location: LPM Headquarters, 619 E. 9 Mile in Hazel Park, 1/4 mile east of I-75.

   Contact: James Hudler Phone: (734) 475-9792 E-mail: chair@michiganlp.org

   
   

   April 15, 2003 - 7:00 PM

   Libertarians of Allegan County monthly meeting. Annual county convention for election of Allegan County officers... Please attend if you are a current or past LP member.

   Location: Dutkiewicz residence - 3901 Papoose Trail - take M-40 to Monroe Road (118th St.), go 3 miles west to 39th Street, turn right on 39th and go one half mile, don't turn, go straight down to bottom of the hill.

   Contact: Rick Dutkiewicz Phone: (269) 673-5503 E-mail: rdoogie@chartermi.net

   
   

   April 22, 2003 - 7:00 AM

   "We the People" discussion group on topics related to libertarian ideas and the activities of out government institutions.

   Location: Denny's Restaurant, 3817 E. Cork St., Kalamazoo. (at Sprinkle and I-94). NEW LOCATION

   Contact: Gerald Phillips Phone: (269) 382 0927 E-mail: gaphillips@jasnetworks.net

   
   

   April 23, 2003 - 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 east of Greenfield on Twelve Mile Road.

   Contact: Nathan Allen Phone: (248) 363-3790 E-mail: chair@michiganlp.org

   
   

   More

   For more events, see the online calendar at:

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

   
   

2. Gary Nolan Visits LPM Headquarters by Leonard Schwartz

   Gary Nolan, Candidate for U.S. President, Visits LPM Headquarters

   Gary Nolan, who is seeking the Libertarian Party nomination for president of the United States, visited LPM headquarters on Sunday, March 23.

   Although his visit was scheduled less than two weeks in advance, which left little time for publicity, 42 Libertarians attended his reception.

   The event was sponsored by Small Government Alliance. Many thanks to Tim and Nancy O'Brien for organizing the reception.

   Gary Nolan's radio talk show was syndicated on 65 stations. He quit his show to campaign for president full-time. His web site is www.GaryNolan.com.

   There are at least four other Libertarians who are seeking the party's nomination for U.S. president.

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3. First Meeting of New LEC by Keith Wesselmann

   This is listed in the calendar of events, but because Convention (which means elections) is coming up I thought it best to post a separate advisory note about the first LEC meeting after Convention.

   The next regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting is Sunday, April 13, at 1:00pm, located at LPM Headquarters in Hazel Park. If you plan on running for LEC, serving on a committee, or just want to be involved in this aspect of the business of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, please mark your calendar for this date.

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4. Notice about Saturday's State Convention by Emily Salvette, Convention Chair

   We are looking forward to seeing many of you on Saturday, April 5 at the State Convention at the Eagle Crest Conference Resort in Ypsilanti. It is sure to be an exciting day of dialogue for all of us.

   It has come to my attention that there is confusion about payment policy. Please note that even if you are just attending the afternoon business meeting, you are still expected to pay the meetings-only price of $30. You do not have to pre-register (although it helps), and you can pay the charge at the door.

   LPM conventions have *always* been self-funded projects. That means that the people who attend share the costs of putting on the event. Last fall, Stacy Van Oast, Jim Fitzpatrick and I worked the numbers and came up with a budget. When we split the fixed costs between an expected attendance of 70 people, everyone's share came out to $30 per person. If the convention is profitable, proceeds will be put into the LPM general fund (and if it is not, the LPM will absorb the loss).

   I know that because this is a voluntary organization everyone is willing to cooperate to make our endeavors a success. And I am sure that as Libertarians, each member wants to support his or her own participation without being subsidized by others.

   Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

   Emily Salvette, Chair
   LPM 2003 Convention Committee

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