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

[Geoffrey Neale]

I vote no on this motion.

 

Explanations will be posted to the discuss list.

 

Geoffrey Neale

 

From: Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] On Behalf Of Ruth
Bennett
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 7:09 PM
To: lnc-business at hq.lp.org
Subject: [Lnc-business] Email Ballot regarding striking Policy Manual
section 2.95 Membership Policies.

 

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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