[Lnc-business] Email Ballot regarding striking Policy Manual section 2.95 Membership Policies.

John Jay Myers johnjaymyers at gmail.com
Sun Dec 9 22:00:01 EST 2012


I vote yes.

On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 6:13 PM, Vicki Kirkland <vickilp12 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I vote Yes.
> Vicki Kirkland
> Region 2 Rep
>
> On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 5:13 PM, Jillian A. Mack <jillian.mack at lpo.org>wrote:
>
>> I vote "nay".
>>
>> Jillian A. Mack
>> Region 3 Rep
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Dec 8, 2012, at 8:09 PM, Ruth Bennett <bennettruthaz at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Mark Hinkle moves this motion and it is cosponsored by Tim Hagan, Michael
>> Cloud, and Vicki Kirkland.
>>
>> Voting will close on December 18, 2012 at 12 Midnight EST
>>
>>
>>
>> Move that the following language be stricken from the LNC Policy Manual
>> Section 2.05 Membership Policies:
>>
>>  Until July 1, 2012
>>> The following levels of association are recognized by the Party:
>>>
>> and
>>
>>> Effective July 1, 2012:
>>> The following levels of association are recognized by the Party:
>>> • Chairman’s Circle* $25,000 annually or $2500 monthly in dues or
>>> contributions
>>> • Select Benefactor* $15,000 annually or $1500 monthly in dues or
>>> contributions
>>> • Beacon of Liberty* $5,000 annually or $500 monthly in dues or
>>> contributions
>>> • Pioneer of Freedom* $2,500 annually or $250 monthly in dues or
>>> contributions
>>> • Lifetime Founder* $1,500 annually or $150 monthly in dues or
>>> contributions
>>> • Patriot $500 annually or $50 monthly
>>> • Minuteman $250 annually or $25 monthly
>>> • Advocate $150 annually or $15 monthly
>>> • Supporter $50 annually
>>> • Foundation Member $25 annually
>>> Convention registration does not count towards contribution levels.
>>>
>> and from Sub-section 3: Life Membership Status strike the following:
>>
>>> Until July 1, 2012:
>>> A member who contributes at least $1,000 during any twelve-month period
>>> shall be granted
>>> life membership in the Party.45
>>> Effective July 1, 2012:
>>>
>> and from Sub-section 4: Benefits
>>
>>> Until July 1, 2012:
>>>
>> and
>>
>>> Effective July 1, 2012:
>>> Non-member contributors shall be provided all benefits provided to
>>> member contributors,
>>> except for those rights specifically granted only to members or
>>> sustaining members by the
>>> Party Bylaws or this Policy Manual.
>>> A contributor (member or non-member) shall be entitled to the following
>>> basic benefit:
>>> • 1-Year subscription to LP News
>>> A member with a future benefits lapse date shall also be entitled to
>>> the following basic
>>> benefit:
>>> • Customized Party membership card, updated annually, identifying the
>>> individual’s
>>> level of association and lapse date.
>>> A Lifetime Founder shall be entitled to the following benefits: $1,500
>>> level
>>> (Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual
>>> contribution or equivalent
>>> pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next
>>> convention)
>>> • Special Name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)
>>> • Lifetime Pin
>>> • Mention in program at National Convention
>>> • Mention in LP News
>>> • Mention on LP website
>>> A Pioneer of Freedom shall be entitled to the following benefits: $2,500
>>> level
>>> (Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual
>>> contribution or equivalent
>>> pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next
>>> convention)
>>> • Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)
>>> • Lifetime Pin
>>> • Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention
>>> • VIP seating at National Convention banquet**
>>> • Mention in LP News
>>> • Mention on LP website
>>>
>>> A Beacon of Liberty shall be entitled to the following benefits: $5,000
>>> level
>>> (Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual
>>> contribution or equivalent
>>> pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next
>>> convention)
>>> • Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)
>>> • Lifetime Pin
>>> • Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention
>>> • VIP Seating with LNC member at National convention banquet**
>>> • Mention and photo in LP News, with the permission of contributor
>>> • Mention and photo on LP Website, with the permission of contributor
>>> A Select Benefactor shall be entitled to the following benefits: $15,000
>>> level
>>> (Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual
>>> contribution or equivalent
>>> pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next
>>> convention)
>>> • Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)
>>> • Lifetime Pin
>>> • Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention
>>> • VIP Seating with National Chair or LNC officer at National Convention
>>> banquet
>>> or other events**
>>> • Mention and photo in LP News, with the permission of contributor
>>> • Mention and photo on LP Website, with the permission of contributor
>>> A Chairman’s Circle member shall be entitled to the following benefits:
>>> $25,000 level
>>> (Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual
>>> contribution or equivalent
>>> pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next
>>> convention)
>>> • Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)
>>> • Lifetime Pin
>>> • Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention
>>> • VIP Seating (includes guest if requested) with National Chair, LNC
>>> officer,
>>> special guest, or POTUS nominee at National Convention banquet or other
>>> events**
>>> • Naming of an event**
>>> • Direct contact with National Chair, POTUS nominee, or significant LP
>>> candidate
>>> during campaign season**
>>> • Mention and photo in LP News, with the permission of contributor
>>> • Mention and photo on LP Website, with the permission of contributor
>>>
>>> 5) Benefits Lapse Date
>>> An individual’s benefits lapse date is independent of the sustaining
>>> membership lapse date
>>> defined by the Party’s Bylaws.46
>>> Individuals making a first contribution shall have a benefits lapse date
>>> established one year
>>> from the date of receipt. Individuals who remit the required amount of
>>> dues in response to
>>> a membership renewal request shall have the benefits lapse date
>>> extended by one year from
>>> the existing lapse date or one year from the date of receipt, whichever
>>> is later.
>>> Individuals who remit the required amount other than dues during the
>>> Renewal Period shall
>>> have the benefits lapse date extended by one year from the existing
>>> lapse date or one year
>>> from the date of receipt, whichever is later.
>>> Individuals pledging at least $10 per month using an automated recurring
>>> payment method,
>>> such as a valid credit card or ACH debit, shall have their benefits
>>> lapse dates extended to
>>> the last day of the following December.
>>> Other contributions in response to other than a membership renewal
>>> appeal shall not as a
>>> policy extend the benefits lapse date, however Staff shall have the
>>> discretion on a case-by-
>>> case basis to extend a contributor’s benefits lapse date up to one year
>>> from the last
>>> contribution date, if failure to do so would damage donor relations.
>>> Notwithstanding the above, an individual who has contributed an amount
>>> sufficient to have
>>> qualified for life membership status shall be entitled to lifetime
>>> basic benefits.
>>>
>>
>>
>> <===== end of motion ======>
>>
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