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February 27, 2007

1. Upcoming Events

   February 28, 2007 - 7:30 PM

   Libertarian Party of Oakland County meeting. Visitors are welcome. Optional dinner starting at 6:30. Meeting at 7:30.

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

   Contact: Adam Goodman Phone: 248-765-3213 Email: goodman582@hotmail.com

   
   

   March 08, 2007 - 6:00 PM

   We will be discussing upcoming events and other libertarian topics. This meeting should be done by about 7 and we plan to continue the discussion at 'The Livery'. Come on down!

   Location: The Libertarian Party of Southwest Michigan will hold it's monthly meeting at IHOP on Pipestone Rd,(Benton Harber) just 100 yds west of the I-94 exit. Please join us!!!

   Contact: Bill Bradley Phone: (269) 637-4525 Email: wbradley@i2k.com

   
   

   March 13, 2007 - 7:30 PM

   Capital Areal Libertarian Party monthly meeting. Election of officers for the year. Everyone welcome.

   Location: LPM Office, 2722 East Michigan Ave., Suite 22 Lansing

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

   
   

   March 16, 2007 - 08:00 AM

   First day of the 2007 LSLA (Libertarian State Leadership Alliance) Conference. Open to all Libertarian Party supporters, activists, and state leaders. Libertarian National Committee (LNC) meeting (first meeting with former US Congressman Bob Barr)

   Location: LSLA and LNC HOTEL INFORMATION: Orlando International Airport Hotel and Conference Center 3835 McCoy Road Orlando FL 32812 407-859-0380

   Contact: Doug Klippel Phone: 904-363-9698 Email: dougklippel@aol.com

   
   

   March 17, 2007 - 08:30 AM

   Second day of the 2007 LSLA (Libertarian State Leadership Alliance) Conference Open to all Libertarian Party supporters, activists, and state leaders. LSLA Conference, Banquet

   Location: LSLA and LNC HOTEL INFORMATION: Orlando International Airport Hotel and Conference Center 3835 McCoy Road Orlando FL 32812 407-859-0380 www.bestorlandoairporthotel.com (NO WEB REGISTRATION AVAILABLE)

   Contact: Doug Klippel Phone: 904-363-9698 Email: dougklippel@aol.com

   
   

   March 18, 2007 - 09:00 AM

   Last day of the 2007 LSLA (Libertarian State Leadership Alliance) Conference. Sunday March 18 – LSLA Conference concludes at 12:00 noon

   Location: LSLA and LNC HOTEL INFORMATION: Orlando International Airport Hotel and Conference Center 3835 McCoy Road Orlando FL 32812 407-859-0380 www.bestorlandoairporthotel.com (NO WEB REGISTRATION AVAILABLE)

   Contact: Doug Klippel Phone: 904-363-9698 Email: dougklippel@aol.com

   
   

   March 28, 2007 - 7:30 PM

   Libertarian Party of Oakland County meeting. Visitors are welcome. Optional dinner starting at 6:30. Meeting at 7:30.

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

   Contact: Adam Goodman Phone: 248-765-3213 Email: goodman582@hotmail.com

   
   

   April 01, 2007 - 00:00 AM

   NEW DATE: State LPM 2007 Organizational Leadership Conference. Held in conjunction with LEC meeting.

   Location: LPM HQ. 2272 E. Michigan, Lansing MI. Use the entrance in back of the Xango Juice Company.

   Contact: James Hudler Phone: 888-Free-Now Email: aguli@provide.net

   
   

   April 01, 2007 - 1:00 PM

   LEC Meeting. 2272 East Michigan Ave., Lansing. Just west of US-127, Michigan Ave. exit. Park and enter in back. Xango juice company is in the front.

   Location: Libertarian Party of Michigan Headquarters

   Contact: Scotty Boman Phone: 313-247-2052 Email: scottyeducation@yahoo.com

   
   

   May 05, 2007 - 00:00 AM

   The 2007 State Convention. Registration for the convention will be free! There will be a banquet to follow in the evening (keynote speaker not yet confirmed)and a social event on Friday at the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game. Details to follow. Check back soon to the state website for an online form to sign-up and register.

   Location: Grand Rapids Airport Hilton. Kentwood, Michigan.

   Contact: Eric Larson Phone: 888-Free-Now Email: ellarson0@comcast.net

   
   

   More...

   For more events, see the online calendar at:

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

   
   

2. Leadership Conference Moved to April 1. No kidding — by Scotty Boman
   
   If this looks familiar, it is because I am resubmitting it in case interested activists missed it the first time:
   
   For the convenience of all concerned, the 2007 leadership conference will be held on Sunday April first at the headquarters in Lansing. It will be held in conjunction with the regular LEC meeting which is commonly held on the first Sunday of every other month.
   
   This year we are asking affiliate leaders and other party activists to arrive with specific concerns and ideas. This is an excellent time for the membership of this party to develop ways for us to work smarter, not harder.
   
   To last and grow, an organization must have a structure that can survive significant changes in membership and leadership. We are individualists, but the needs of the members should not be loaded on to the shoulders of any one individual.
   
   April 1st isn't just for fools anymore!Back to Contents
   
3. Update! 2007 LSLA Conference Open to all LP Activists — by Scotty Boman
   
   Last weeks version of this article contained an error. The correction is...
   
   People should call 407-859-2711 to make reservations for the conference.
   
   
   Though I am state chair, I will not be able to attend this conference, but for anyone interested in combining a vacation in Orlando, with some excellent Libertarian training, it's a great opportunity...
   2007 LSLA (Libertarian State Leadership Alliance) Conference
   
   Open to all Libertarian Party supporters, activists, and state leaders.
   For additional details contact Florida state chair Doug Klippel (dougklippel@aol.com , 904-363-9698)
   
   Friday March 16 – Libertarian National Committee (LNC) meeting (first meeting with former US Congressman Bob Barr)
   Saturday March 17 – LSLA Conference, Banquet
   Sunday March 18 – LSLA Conference concludes at 12:00 noon
   
   Registration:
   $99 until March 1
   $115 until March 15
   $130 at the conference
   $40 for lunch or dinner banquet alone
   
   Send payment to LSLA treasurer:
   
   Jeremy Keil
   5482 S. Westridge Dr.
   New Berlin, WI 53151
   jeremykeil@gmail.com,
   414-520-2388
   
   LSLA and LNC HOTEL INFORMATION:
   Orlando International Airport Hotel and Conference Center
   3835 McCoy Road
   Orlando FL 32812
   
   407-859-2711
   
   www.bestorlandoairporthotel.com (NO WEB REGISTRATION AVAILABLE)
   
   HOTEL FEATURES: 2 miles from the Orlando International Airport (airport code MCO), complimentary airport shuttle, free parking, pool/spa/fitness center, business center, on site-restaurant, close to other restaurants and shopping, complimentary continental breakfast
   
   ROOM RATES: Standard Double Bed Room = $72 per night; Executive Room with King Bed = $89 per night -- room rates will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after our event (so, from 3/13 to 3/21)
   
   TO REGISTER: CALL THE HOTEL AT 407-859-0380, AND BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE "LP GROUP RATE"
   
   
   
   
   LSLA 2007 Conference Agenda
   
   Friday March 16
   8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: LNC Meeting
   6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Socializing in hotel lounge
   Saturday March 17
   8:30 AM: Introduction
   
   Time Room 1 Room 2
   9:00 Ballot Base FEC Compliance/Avoidance
   10:00 Candidate Tracker Executive Director's Panel
   11:00 Marketing Conflict Management
   12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Break
   12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch presentation “The Future of the Libertarian Party”
   
   Time Room 1 Room 2
   2:00 Issue Coalition Building Candidate Recruiting
   3:00 Managing Legislative Campaigns Fundraising 1
   4:00 Campus Organizing Fundraising 2
   5:00 Local Office panel Conventioneering
   7:30 PM: Banquet with Presidential candidates
   Sunday March 18
   
   Time Room 1 Room 2
   9:00 Ballot Access Planning Database management
   10:00 AM – 12:00 AM: State Chair’s business meeting
   12:00 AM: Adjourn
   
   
   
   LSLA 2007 Conference
   Detailed Agenda
   
   All registrants may attend any of the sessions for the conference. Registration is open and not restricted to state leaders. The Sunday business session will only restrict speaking and voting to state leaders.
   Friday March 16
   8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Libertarian Party National Committee (LNC). This will be the first LNC meeting with its newest member, former US Congressman Bob Barr from Georgia. The meeting is open to visitors to attend and witness.
   6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: LNC members, state leaders, and attendees can gather in the hotel lounge for informal socializing.
   Saturday March 17
   8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Introduction and instructions for the weekend from LSLA Chair Pat Dixon. Update from the LP National Chairman Bill Redpath and Political Director Stephen Gordon.
   9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, ROOM 1: Ballot Base is an application for helping volunteers contact voters. Stewart Flood, developer of the Ballot Base application, will present the features and capabilities of this popular tool and answer questions.
   9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, ROOM 2: Questions about the McCain-Feingold restrictions and FEC compliance have raised concerns among many state affiliates. This panel discussion will help state leaders understand how to avoid or comply with these restrictions. Panelists include:
   M Carling: M is a member of the LNC and has researched ways of avoiding the FEC filing efforts
   Bill Hall: Bill has serves as legal counsel to the LNC and has advised the committee and affiliates on FEC compliance.
   Jeff Dimit: Jeff is the treasurer for the Libertarian Party of South Carolina and handles filing reports with the FEC
   10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, ROOM 1: Candidate Tracker is a means for providing LP members with information about active Libertarian candidates. LP national staff will present Candidate Tracker and answer questions.
   10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, ROOM 2: A few state affiliates have executive directors that work full time for their state party. Two executive directors will share their experience and advice:
   Richard Burke: Richard is the longest tenured executive director and serves in Oregon. Richard will share his successes and challenges.
   Wes Benedict: Wes was hired by the Texas LP in 2004 and will share his methods for success.
   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, ROOM 1: LNC member Jeremy Keil from Wisconsin will share some of the work he has done with marketing experts to come up with a brand for the LP and to identify the best targets for outreach and growth.
   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, ROOM 2: Occasionally Libertarians disagree. Imagine that! Oregon LP Executive Director Richard Burke discusses some of the conflicts that have occurred in their state and how they have managed to survive.
   12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Break
   12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch presentation “The Future Direction of the Libertarian Party”. Where are we going? Where will we be when we get there? When will we get there? This panel will discuss the future of our party and its role in the political process. Lunch will be provided with sandwiches and other provisions.
   Speakers include:
   Bill Redpath: National Chair, Libertarian Party
   Shane Cory: Executive Director, Libertarian Party
   Congressman Bob Barr: LNC Representative Region 4
   2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, ROOM 1: How do you build a coalition and get people motivated to defeat big government and promote liberty? Missouri LP state chair Darla Maloney will tell you how.
   2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, ROOM 2: How do you recruit more candidates than ever before. Texas LP executive director will explain how he placed a record number of Libertarian candidates on the ballot in 2006.
   3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, ROOM 1: Would you like to get influence legislation in your state? The Libertarian Party of Colorado’s Legislative Director Richard Randall will tell you how they have managed campaigns to promote a libertarian agenda in their state government.
   3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, ROOM 2: Raising funds is a core activity of any successful political organization. A presentation will be made describing the Target America database that identifies contacts that are most likely to provide your state organization with the funds you need.
   
   
   4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, ROOM 1: Studies have proven that younger generations are the most receptive to the Libertarian message. There is no better resource for organizing student libertarian organizations than Dr Jim Lark. Dr Lark will present the latest updates and advice on promoting these student groups.
   4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, ROOM 2: Direct mail is a fundamental means of raising funds from your supporters. This session will focus on the best methods for getting you letters to the most receptive audience and getting the best results.
   5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ROOM 1: Would you have the courage to stand up to intimidation, downsize government, and relieve city workers of their jobs in your community? Libertarian Jack Tanner will tell you how he stood his ground on the Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Board.
   5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ROOM 2: LNC Secretary Bob Sullentrup will present his popular session on Conventioneering.
   7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: The Libertarian Party already has a crowded field on candidates for the 2008 Presidential nomination. Take this opportunity to vet the candidates at the dinner banquet.
   Sunday March 18
   9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Room 1: A political party needs candidates. Candidates need to be on the ballot. The Libertarian Party constantly fights to put its candidates on the ballot. One of the great leaders in gaining ballot access for Libertarian candidates is LP National Chair Bill Redpath. Bill will discuss methods for the best success in getting your candidates on the ballot.
   9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Room 2: There has been much discussion and concern over the data sharing between the national party and state affiliates. This discussion will help address some of these issues and build consensus for future data sharing policies.
   10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The business meeting of state leaders will provide a follow up of issues raised during the conference and actions to be taken. All registrants may attend but participation and voting is limited to state leaders.
   
   
   
   LSLA 2007 Conference
   Speakers
   
   Congressman Bob Barr: Former Congressman Bob Barr from Georgia is the newest member of the Libertarian Party National Committee.
   Bill Redpath: Bill is a long serving supporter of the Libertarian Party. He has served as a party officer, campaigned for office, led efforts for ballot access, and supported proportional representation voting such as IRV. He is currently the national chairman.
   Dr Jim Lark: Dr Lark is the primary resource for libertarian student organizations. He is a professor at the University of Virginia and former national chair of the LP. He continues to serve on the LNC.
   Jack Tanner: Jack leads a Libertarian majority on the Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Board. They recently received much attention from their vote to eliminate a mobile irrigation lab and reduce their government staff.
   Stephen Gordon: Stephen was campaign manager for the Aaron Russo campaign and a state LP leader in Alabama. He now serves as Political Director for the national party.
   Stewart Flood: The developer of the Ballot Base application, Stewart is a representative n the LNC from South Carolina.
   Bill Hall: Attorney Hall is the legal counsel to the LNC. He has a law office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
   Jeff Dimit: Jeff is Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of South Carolina. He files the FEC reports for the state party.
   M Carling: M is a representative on the LNC and has researched ways to avoid FEC filing and reporting efforts.
   Richard Burke: The longest tenured Executive Director in the Libertarian Party, Richard works for the Libertarian Party of Oregon.
   Wes Benedict: Wes was hired by the Libertarian Party of Texas in 2004 as Executive Director. He is a regional representative on the LNC and county chair in Austin.
   Jeremy Keil: Jeremy serves on the LNC and as Treasurer for LSLA.
   Shane Cory: Shane is the Executive Director of the national Libertarian Party.
   Darla Maloney: Darla is the state chair of the Missouri LP and has led efforts to build coalitions to fight government growth and promote liberty.
   Richard Randall: Richard serves as the Legislative Director for the Libertarian Party of Colorado.
   Bob Sullentrup: Bob serves as the LNC Secretary and is the foremost Cardinals fan on the committee.
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