LPM Online

August 28, 2007

1. Upcoming Events

   September 08, 2007 - 10:30 AM

   I need help (from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM) with a Libertarian information booth at this inner city art fair and performing arts festival. Promote liberty and exercise it as well! Interesting vendors and Great musical talent.

   Location: In the Alley and on W. Forest, Second Ave., Third Ave., and West Hancock. Just South of Wayne State University in Detroit's legendary Cass Corridor. View map at: http://www.dallyinthealley.com/map.html

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

   
   

   September 26, 2007 - 7:30 PM

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

   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

   
   

   October 07, 2007 - 2:00 PM

   The Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee will meet to address party business. Park and enter from the back of the building, which has a Xango juice company in front. Proceed up the stairs to the conference room on the right side of the hallway, behind Xango juice company.

   Location: LPM HQ, 2722 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI

   Contact: Bill Hall Phone: 616-460-9516 Email: chair@lpmichigan.org

   
   

   More...

   For more events, see the online calendar at:

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

   
   

2. Platform Committee Delegate to Be Chosen — by Bill Hall
   
   At its October 7 meeting, the Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee will select the LPM's representative to the 2008 Libertarian Party National Convention Platform Committee. Any LPM member interested in the appointment should submit their request for appointment and a resume setting forth their qualifications to LPM Secretary Emily Salvette at salvette@umich.edu no later than Wednesday, October 3. The Platform Committee will meet in Las Vegas February 15-17 at the annual Libertarian State Leadership Alliance Conference, to prepare its preliminary report to delegates, and then again in Denver prior to the National Convention, which will be held May 21-25, 2008.Back to Contents
   
3. Michigan Political Leadership Fellowships Available — by Bill Hall
   
   I have been asked to publicize the availability of fellowships to the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University.
   
   MPLP is distinguished as one of only a handful of programs of its kind in the nation. Each year a diverse group from across the state come together for one weekend a month from February through November to engage in a curriculum focused on practical politics, public policy process and analysis, leadership development, and effective governance. Twenty-four fully-paid multi-partisan leadership training fellowships will be awarded. Each fellowship is valued at $12,000 and covers meals, lodging, and program materials.
   
   In the past, Libertarian Party of Michigan activists Barb Goushaw and Mike Brinkman have attended and graduated from this excellent program. It is a golden opportunity for you to hone your skills as a Libertarian political activist.
   
   Details and an application are available on the MPLP website at www.ippsr.msu.edu/MPLP or by calling 517/353.0891. The deadline for application is Friday, August 31, 2007.Back to Contents
   
4. West Michigan Libertarians Gather for Picnic
   
   This past Sunday evening, August 26, Libertarians gathered for a social event -- the third annual Libertarian Party of West Michigan picnic. Drs. Marcy and Eric Larson hosted the picnic at their home near Grand Rapids. More than 20 Libertarian activists, many of them past LP candidates, and their families stopped by to enjoy the food, the perfect weather and the great company. Many discussions were had regarding the recent libertarian victory in the GRCC millage election and plans to expand the number of local candidates run in next year's elections.Back to Contents