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

[Region1rep]

Nay!

Norm
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Norman T Olsen
Regional Representative, Region 1
Libertarian National Committee
7931 S Broadway PMB 102
Littleton, CO  80122
303_277_9967
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.
  

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