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

[Jillian A. Mack]

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.
>   
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