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June 7, 2005

1. Upcoming Events

   June 08, 2005 - 7:30 PM

   Monthly Meeting of the Libertarians of Macomb County. All members of the Libertarian Party, their friends and family, and anyone interested in learning more about the Libertarian Party are invited to attend. The meeting begins at 7:30, but feel free to join us for good food and conversation at 6:30.

   Location: The Cutting Board Restaurant. 28655 Schoenherr Road, Warren, MI 48093. The Cutting Board is on the west side of Schoenherr south of 12 Mile Road.

   Contact: Jim Allison Phone: (248) 548-2500 x2003

   
   

   June 12, 2005 - 12:00 AM

   Regular Executive Committee Meeting of the LPM. All dues paying members are welcome to attend.

   Location: LPM State Office 913 W. Holmes Road; Southwind Office Park - Conference Room Lansing, MI 48910

   Contact: Nathan Allen, Chairman LPM Phone: (248) 891-3003 Email: chair@michiganlp.org

   
   

   June 14, 2005 - 7:30 PM

   Monthly meeting of the Capital Area Libertarian Party. Social time at 7, meeting at 7:30. Drinks and dinner optional.

   Location: Barley's Grill, 727 E Miller Rd., Lansing

   Contact: Will Tyler White Phone: 517 349-3806 Email: whitewi5@msu.edu

   
   

   June 22, 2005 - 7:30 PM

   Libertarian Party of Oakland County general membership meeting. Nonmembers are welcome. Meeting starts at 7:30. Optional dinner starts at 6:30.

   Location: Sila's Restaurant, 4033 W.12 Mile, 2 blocks east of Greenfield, in Berkley.

   Contact: Leonard Schwartz Phone: (248) 546-3569 Email: chair@lpocmi.org

   
   

   June 25, 2005 - 3:00 PM

   Shootout fundraiser for Libertarian candidates running in nonpartisan elections. Only $45 per person. A lot of bang for the buck. We will provide a variety of pistols with ammo and targets. No expirience needed. Orientation at 2:45. Shootout from 3:00 to 5:00.

   Location: Double Action Indoor Shooting Center, 32411 Dequindre, south of 14 Mile, in Madison Heights.

   Contact: Mike Netski Phone: (586) 350-5596 Email: michael@netski.org

   
   

   August 09, 2005 - 00:00 AM

   Filing deadline for candidates for city elections in cities without a primary election.

   Location: Your city hall

   Contact: Leonard Schwartz Phone: 248-546-3569 Email: Leonard@Schwartz45.com

   
   

   More...

   For more events, see the online calendar at:

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

   
   

2. Justices Uphold Federal Medical-Marijuana Prosecutions
   
   As reported in the New York Times on June 6:
   
   WASHINGTON, June 6 - The Supreme Court today upheld the power of Congress to prohibit and prosecute the possession and use of marijuana for medical purposes, even in the 11 states that permit it.
   
   The 6-to-3 decision, a firm reassertion of federal authority, revealed a deep fissure within the coalition that over the past decade has provided the majority for a series of decisions curbing Congressional power and elevating the role of the states within the federal system. Two members of that coalition, Justices Anthony M. Kennedy and Antonin Scalia, voted this time to uphold federal authority.
   
   See the complete article at:
   http://nytimes.com/2005/06/06/politics/06cnd-scot.html?
   hp&ex=1118116800&en=166cf10948687873&ei=5094
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3. Note From the Chair — by Nathan Allen
   
   I'm still visiting the affiliates and learning quite a bit. I was at the Wayne meeting last week. Wayne came so close to getting another person elected to a school board. Kudos to Andrew Wrenbeck for running a low cost, high yield campaign. Andrew garnered 43% of the vote and only spent $150. The Wayne affiliate is going to be doing some very exciting things in the very near future. Keep an eye on them!
   
   I'll be meeting with the SW Michigan affiliate next week.
   
   This Sunday is the first LEC meeting. We are meeting at the Lansing office at 1pm. I hope everyone who wants to be considered for one of the open positions on the board is there.Back to Contents