LPM Online Newsletter, January 2009 January 1 - Libertarian Party of Michigan Defender of Liberty Award Nominations due (see article below). Contact Bill Hall, chair@michiganlp.org, Erin Stahl, vicechair.lec@earthlink.net, or Scotty Boman, scottyeducation@yahoo.com .
January 5 - Tri-Cities area Tri-Cities Libertarian Party Monthly Meeting - Meeting at 7:30, but join us at 6:30 for dinner and lively discussion before the meeting. Location:
January 7 - Washtenaw County LP of Washtenaw County Monthly Business Meeting -7 to 9 pm at Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor (In the Parkland Plaza west of Ann Arbor). Contact Tom Bagwell, 734-678-5040, lpwcchair@yahoo.com, or Larry Johnson, michlibertarian@comcast.net
January 7 - South West Michigan LPSWM Executive Committee Meeting - 6:00 - 6:50 pm at IHOP, 1981 Pipestone Rd. , Benton Harbor. Guests are welcome. Followed by: Round Table Political Forum hosted by the LP of South West Michigan. 7-9 pm at The Livery, 190 Fifth St , Benton Harbor. Visitors are welcome to participate. Contact Bill Bradley, 269-637-4525, secretary@lpswmich.org
January 13 - Capital Area Capital Area LP Monthly Meeting - 7 pm at former LPM office, 2722 E Michigan Ave, Ste 22, Lansing (park and enter in back). Contact Will Tyler White, 517-349-3806, whitewi5@msu.edu
January 14 - Macomb County 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 LP are invited to attend. The meeting begins at 7:30 but feel free to join us for good food and conversation at 6:30 pm at the Loon River Café, 34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights. Contact Jim Allison, jim.e.allison@gmail.com
January 14 - Oakland County Monthly Meeting of the LP of Oakland County. 6:30 pm dinner, 7:30 meeting. Sila´s Restaurant, 4033 W. 12 Mile (2 blocks east of Greenfield ), Berkley . Contact Bruce Hoepner, 248-219-3303, bahoeps@sbcglobal.net
January 18 - Libertarian Executive Committee Strategy session and meeting - Everyone is invited to participate in a strategy session from 2-4 pm at the LPM office, Columbia Center II, 101 W Big Beaver Rd, Ste 1400 , Troy . The LEC meeting will take place immediately after from 4-5 pm, which, as always, is open to the membership. For information, contact Bill Hall, chair@michiganlp.org (see article below)
January 20 - St. Clair and Sanilac Counties Monthly Meeting - LP group meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month starting at 7 pm. Dinner starts at 6:30. Huron Athletic Club, 319 Huron Ave (downtown), Port Huron . Contact Mark Byrne, 810-987-9856, iwantska@hotmail.com
January 21 - Washtenaw County LP of Washtenaw County Social/Work Meeting - 7 to 9 pm at Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson (In the Parkland Plaza west of Ann Arbor). Contact Tom Bagwell, 734-678-5040, lpwcchair@yahoo.com, or Larry Johnson, michlibertarian@comcast.net
January 24 - Libertarian Party of Michigan Liberty Fest Banquet - Annual dinner with speaker and presentation of Defender of Liberty awards, organized by the LP of Wayne County. 5:15 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. at Dimitri´s on the Avenue, 14316 Michigan Ave. , Dearborn , MI. Family style meal and cash bar. Cost: $25 per person. Make reservations by 1/10/09 at https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=24754 Contact Scotty Boman, 313-247-2052, scottyeducation@yahoo.com (see article below)
February 2 - Tri-Cities area Tri-Cities Libertarian Party Monthly Meeting - Meeting at 7:30 but join us at 6:30 for dinner and lively discussion before the meeting. Location:
February 4 - Washtenaw County LP of Washtenaw County Monthly Business Meeting -7 to 9 pm at Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor (In the Parkland Plaza west of Ann Arbor). Contact Tom Bagwell, 734-678-5040, lpwcchair@yahoo.com, or Larry Johnson, michlibertarian@comcast.net
February 4 - South West Michigan LPSWM Executive Committee Meeting - 6:00 - 6:50 pm at IHOP, 1981 Pipestone Rd. , Benton Harbor. Guests are welcome. Followed by: Round Table Political Forum hosted by the LP of South West Michigan. 7-9 pm at The Livery, 190 Fifth St , Benton Harbor. Visitors are welcome to participate. Contact Bill Bradley, 269-637-4525, secretary@lpswmich.org
February 10 - Capital Area Capital Area LP Monthly Meeting - 7 pm at former LPM office, 2722 E Michigan Ave, Ste 22, Lansing (park and enter in back). Contact Will Tyler White, 517-349-3806, whitewi5@msu.edu
February 11 - Macomb County 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 LP are invited to attend. The meeting begins at 7:30 but feel free to join us for good food and conversation at 6:30 pm at the Loon River Café, 34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights. Contact Jim Allison, jim.e.allison@gmail.com
February 11 - Oakland County Monthly Meeting of the LP of Oakland County. 6:30 pm dinner, 7:30 meeting. Sila´s Restaurant, 4033 W. 12 Mile (2 blocks east of Greenfield ), Berkley . Contact Bruce Hoepner, 248-219-3303, bahoeps@sbcglobal.net
February 17 - St. Clair and Sanilac Counties Monthly Meeting - LP group meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month starting at 7 pm. Dinner starts at 6:30. Huron Athletic Club, 319 Huron Ave (downtown), Port Huron . Contact Mark Byrne, 810-987-9856, iwantska@hotmail.com
February 18 - Washtenaw County LP of Washtenaw County Social/Work Meeting -7 to 9 pm at Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson (In the Parkland Plaza west of Ann Arbor). Contact Tom Bagwell, 734-678-5040, lpwcchair@yahoo.com, or Larry Johnson, michlibertarian@comcast.net
May 23 - Libertarian Party of Michigan LPM State Convention in Jackson . Details TBA.
More... For more events, see the online calendar at: http://www.mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/Calendar.aspx
Another Important Link. The current Michigan Libertarian is available online at... http://www.mi.lp.org/Past%20Newsletters/Michigan_Libertarian_Nov-Dec_2008_37.6.pdf
NOMINATIONS FOR DEFENDER OF LIBERTY AWARDS DUE JANUARY 1 The Defender of Liberty Awards ("Libbies") will be presented at this year´s LibertyFest in Dearborn on January 24th. These awards are given to individuals, Libertarian or otherwise, who have made notable personal efforts in the defense of liberty. Winners must live and/or work in the state of Michigan . Three categories have been established: Spokesperson for Liberty- a member of the community whose patriotism and conviction have inspired contributions to the cause of Liberty Promoter of Liberty - A Libertarian whose efforts have done the most to promote the LP and Libertarian principles Producer of Liberty - a dedicated, behind-the-scenes Libertarian whose quiet labors over the years exemplifies the backbone of the LP.
Please send nominations to Bill Hall, chair@michiganlp.org, Erin Stahl, vicechair.lec@earthlink.net, or Scotty Boman, scottyeducation@yahoo.com, by January 1, 2009.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACTIVIST TO SPEAK AT LIBERTY FEST By Scotty Boman
The LPM's annual LibertyFest banquet, which is being organized by the LP of Wayne County, will be held on Saturday, January 24 from 5:15 to 8:40 p.m. at Dimitri´s on the Avenue, 14316 Michigan Avenue , Dearborn . The program for the evening will include the awarding of the LPM's 2008 Defender of Liberty awards and very special guest speaker Charles Snyder III.
While the candidates we nominate rarely win, the ballot proposals we endorse have been causes for celebration. In 2006 the Libertarian Party of Michigan was the only political party to support the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (proposal 2). It won by a landslide. In 2008, the LPM (unlike the Democrats and Republicans) supported the Medical Marijuana Initiative (proposal 1). Again it won by a landslide.
At this year´s Liberty Fest (January 24th) attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a man who made this landslide for liberty possible. He is Charles Snyder III. Mr. Snyder has played an integral role in passing both multiple local initiatives as well as Proposal 1.
He is not only an activist but also a patient: He has a bone disorder call Nail Patella Syndrome (NPS). Seven years ago he discovered that the federal government was supplying 5 remaining patients with 300 marijuana cigarettes a month, and, one of the five also had NPS. George McMahon has been receiving his marijuana for over 20 years. Immediately Mr. Snyder made up his mind to turn this seeming curse into a blessing by showing the inconsistency between how Mr. McMahon was treated compared to his persecution.
Having co-founded Flint Coalition for Compassionate Care (FCCC), Mr. Snyder s peaks fluently about both medical and political aspects of medical cannabis from personal experience. Mr. Snyder should be an inspiration to all who seek a freer Michigan .
Seating for this exciting evening is limited, so register early to make sure you don´t miss out on this opportunity. The cost is only $25 per person. Make reservations by 1/10/09 at https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=24754 Contact Scotty Boman, 313-247-2052, scottyeducation@yahoo.com for more information.
WANTED: MICHIGAN STATE SENATE CANDIDATE (DISTRICT 19) District 19 stretches from Battle Creek to Jackson , and also includes the cities of Marshall and Albion and 15 townships in Calhoun and Jackson Counties . The Libertarian Party of Michigan is looking to field a candidate in this race. In the past this was a competitive district, and thus the Libertarian candidate has the potential to decide the outcome of this race. If you live in District 19 and are interested in running, or know a Libertarian who resides in the District who would make a good candidate, please contact Bill Hall at chair@michiganlp.org or 616-460-9516. We want to give the voters in District 19 the opportunity to vote for more freedom and less government! TIME TO RENEW YOUR COMMITMENT TO MORE FREEDOM AND LESS GOVERNMENT LPM CONVENTION, SATURDAY, MAY 23 2009, JACKSON MI After the thorough ass kicking and subsequent death of the Republican Party last November, it only seems fitting to take the dead elephant home and give it a proper funeral and burial. Join us as we celebrate the passing of the GOP and the phoenix of the Libertarian Party. LPM ONLINE. is distributed on the first of each month. Send calendar events and news articles by the 25th of the prior month to Emily Salvette, salvette@umich.edu.
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