[Lnc-business] My favorite Libertarian activism ever?

[Scott L.]

This project could satisfy multiple parts of the Purposes Statement in our
Bylaws if the main goal of the project was to increase the number of donors
to the LP.

 

We can't charge new Sustaining Members less than $25 in annual dues because
of a big mistake committed by a previous LNC.

 

However, we can offer discounts on subscriber status.

 

What if we gave each affiliate (person?)  who handed out these copies of the
Declaration of Independence a source code or discount code that, if entered
into the LP web site, gave the potential subscriber $5 off the usual $25 per
year?

 

That way, we could track how many actual new donors we get from this annual
exercise.  It is always a good idea to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of
our projects, including the value of the volunteer time our members put in
on these projects.


  Scott Lieberman

 

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Here's a way to promote Libertarianism AND get very positive feedback from
the public.

Keep reading to learn how to join me and Libertarians nationwide this July
4th to promote freedom in your city or neighborhood.

I doubt you can find another outreach activity that will give you as much
immediate positive feedback as handing out free copies of the Declaration of
Independence at neighborhood parades and fireworks shows on Independence
Day.

People love it.

When you say "Hi, would you like a free copy of the Declaration of
Independence?" almost everyone will smile, take the copy, and say "Thank
you!"

In fact, people often run up to me after I've given them one and ask me for
more copies!

One person can hand out 500 in a big crowd in about two hours. If you order
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carry them.

http://lpstore.org/declaration-of-independence/

We've posted a downloadable version of the Declaration of Independence that
you can print on your own. However, you can save time and money, and get
good-looking durable copies, if you order them from us. I'm not exaggerating
when I say that the high-quality full-color glossy copies we'll send you are
ten times more durable than home-printed copies, which is especially
important for handing out on a hot, humid day!

Handing out Declarations is a tradition started by Libertarians in Travis
County, Texas in 2004.

>From past reports: "[we] handed out 1,500 in Austin between 7:00 and 8:30 PM
at the Auditorium Shores park where people gathered for the fireworks show.
Most people we handed these to were sitting on chairs or blankets waiting
for the fireworks to start and in general seemed quite eager to take a
copy...."

"I handed out 150+ at San Marcos Plaza Park, by walking the grounds waiting
for the fireworks to start. I asked if I could give them a 4th of July gift
and only one person said no. By having the privilege of presenting the
Declaration I also made two contacts to come and speak to their group."

The back of the sheet says, "This transcription of the Declaration of
Independence has been provided as a public service by the Libertarian Party.
www.LP.org".

I've distributed these Declarations several times myself, including in 2013
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. People loved it there, as they seem to
everywhere. That's why I say this is probably my favorite Libertarian
activism.

We're
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though they cost us more than that. We want to get these Declarations to as
many willing volunteers as possible.

I also suggest setting up events on Facebook or Meetup to recruit volunteers
to help you. If you do that, send me (wes.benedict at lp.org) a link to the
event.

Please
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more, we'll include a free drawstring backpack.

 
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Wes Benedict, Executive Director

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