LPM Online

April 18, 2006

1. Upcoming Events

   April 19, 2006 - 7:00 PM

   This week's LPWC meeting will be a social and informal work meeting. Topics will include planning for the upcoming LPM convention, the 2006 elections and the next newsletter.

   Location: Cottage Inn Restaurant 512 E. Williams St. Ann Arbor map

   Contact: Thomas A. Bagwell Phone: (734) 678-5040 Email: lpwcchair@yahoo.com

   
   

   April 26, 2006 - 7:30 PM

   Libertarian Party of Oakland County monthly meeting. Optional dinner at 6:30. Meeting at 7:30.

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

   Contact: Chris Watson Phone: 586-214-8405 Email: chair@lpocmi.org

   
   

   May 10, 2006 - 7:30 PM

   Monthly meeting of the Libertarians of Macomb County. Business starts at 7:30, but feel free to join us at 6:30 for dinner and conversation. The meeting is open to the public, so bring a friend or two.

   Location: Cutting Board Restaurant, 28655 Schoenherr Road, Warren, MI 48093.

   Contact: Jim Allison Phone: 586-817-0395

   
   

   May 11, 2006 - 06:00 AM

   Monthly Meeting of Libertarian Party of Southwest Michigan. Come and join our meeting. Welcome!!!

   Location: IHOP, 1981 Pipestone Road, 1 block west of I-94, Benton Harbor

   Contact: Bill Bradley, Secretary Phone: 269-637-4525 Email: wbradley@i2k.com

   
   

   May 13, 2006 - 09:00 AM

   LPM Annual Convention

   Pre-Convention Friday night, May 12th, pool party, 7:30-10:00

   Convention business begins at 9:00am Saturday Morning.

   Call the Comfort Inn to make room reservations

   734-433-8000

   Be sure to mention the Libertarian Party to receive the reduced room rate.

   $83 for a double, $105 for a hot-tub room

   Location: Comfort Inn

   1645 Commerce Park Dr.

   Chelsea,MI 48118

   Contact: Nathan Allen Phone: (248)891-3003 Email: Chair@michiganlp.org

   
   

   More...

   For more events, see the online calendar at:

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

   
   

2. LPM State Convention; Don't miss the Early Bird Deadline! — by Emily Salvette
   
   Libertarian Party to hold state nominating convention May 12-13 in Chelsea
   
   The Libertarian Party of Michigan will hold its state convention on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at the Comfort Inn and Conference Center, 1645 Commerce Park Drive, Chelsea MI 48118. The convention will focus on small business. All events are open to the public.
   
   Friday is a pool party fundraiser from 7:30-10 p.m. to benefit the Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County. Cost: $25, includes barbecue dinner and beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks).
   
   Convention business begins on Saturday at 9 a.m. with nomination of candidates for the November General Election. Noon luncheon speaker will be Craig Welch, CEO, Wexford Homes, "Doing Business In Spite of Government." Party officers and delegates to the national LP convention will be elected beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will be a concurrent breakout session focusing on the Libertarian Party and small business with speaker Jack McHugh of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, "Legislative Mischief in Store for Business Owners." There will be a social time (cash bar) at 5:00 p.m. followed by a banquet at 6:30 p.m. Featured speaker will be LP of Indiana State Chair, Libertarian National Committeeman, and attorney Mark Rutherford, who will speak about the LP's Small Business Initiative.
   
   Cost is $25 for the Friday pool party, $15 registration for Saturday meetings ($10 by 4/25) and the Small Business Session, $30 for lunch ($20 by 4/25), $50 for the banquet ($40 by 4/25). Registration by 5/5/06 is encouraged. Registration and more information at www.mi.lp.org or call James Hudler, 734-475-9792.Back to Contents