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

[William Redpath]

I agree with Dan Wiener, and, accordingly, will also vote "No."  Bill Redpath


From: Daniel Wiener <wiener at alum.mit.edu>
To: lnc-business at hq.lp.org 
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 2:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] Email Ballot regarding striking Policy Manual section 2.95 Membership Policies.


I vote No, for reasons I will post on the LNC-Discuss list.

Daniel Wiener


On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 5:09 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.
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>Voting will close on December 18, 2012 at 12 Midnight EST
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>Move that the following language be stricken from the LNC Policy Manual Section 2.05 Membership Policies:
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>Until July 1, 2012
>>The following levels of association are recognized by the Party:
>>and
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>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:
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>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
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>Until July 1, 2012:
>>and
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>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
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>>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
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>>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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