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

[Mark Hinkle]

I vote yes.

FYI.................Mark Hinkle,
LNC At-Large & Retired LP Chair
Tel: 408-779-7922

"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men."
                                             - Samuel Adams

On 12/8/2012 5:09 PM, Ruth Bennett 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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