[Lnc-business] 2018 Convention site

Wed Dec 30 15:38:32 EST 2015

Roland,

A few years ago I obtained a quote for a cruise-convention and made a
presentation to the LNC to demonstrate that financially it is a very
competitive option.  Plus I think cruises are a lot of fun.  The LNC at the
time seemed reluctant to even consider a different approach, even though
the numbers looked good.  At first, I thought one board member was just
being funny when she said something to the effect of, "How many of our
delegates won't make it back?"  As she continued speaking, it became clear
that she seriously thought some of our members would fall overboard.  I
think a party that advocates personal responsibility shouldn't base
convention plans around the idea that our delegates are less responsible
than average humans.  I don't think that's true.

-Alicia

On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 8:21 AM, Roland Riemers <riemers at yahoo.com> wrote:

> As for a site for the 2018 convention,  I still think we should look at
> just doing a weekend cruise out of Miami, etc., and arrange for our
> meetings and socials etc. with the cruise line.  The costs would probably
> be less then at a hotel, and it would not only be more interesting but
> allow for better socializing with fellow libertarians.   I suspect a number
> of us might bring family along which might also get them interested in
> politics.  it would be a real Libertarian weekend.
>
> Why not try something different for a change?
>
> Roland Riemers ND
>
>
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> *From:* Guy McLendon <guy at mclendon.net>
> *To:* lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:32 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Lnc-business] February LNC Meeting
>
> I strongly prefer New Orleans over Phoenix …
>
>
> *From:* Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Tim Hagan
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 23, 2015 11:48 PM
> *To:* lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Lnc-business] February LNC Meeting
>
> I'm fine with any of those locations, including Seattle although I will be
> there next month for a memorial.
>
> Tim
>
>
>
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> *From:* Wes Benedict <wes.benedict at lp.org>
> *To:* lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 23, 2015 1:02 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Lnc-business] February LNC Meeting
>
> The LNC would not be petitioning. I'm expecting to have enough signature
> before then. Some LNC might help with a publicity event on Friday or Monday
> if the signatures are ready to turn in. Other press opportunities might
> exist.
>
> I'm fine meeting anywhere.
>
> My usual first place choices for every meeting are New Orleans (close to
> my parents & great food), Las Vegas (fun), or DC (I don't have to pack). I
> was very pleasantly surprised with how nice Phoenix was last March. Loved
> the hotel. So, if you are worried that I'm pushing too hard for OKC, it's
> for the great prices and new LP activity there, not for me personally,
> although I have many relatives in Oklahoma.
>
> I was previously pushing to combine it with training in San Francisco or
> L.A., but could not get consensus. I'd be fine with Washington state,
> personally, but it seems like a long long way to fly for most people.
> Wes Benedict, Executive Director
> Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
> *New address: 1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314*
> (202) 333-0008 ext. 232, wes.benedict at lp.org
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> On 12/23/2015 3:45 PM, Kevin Ludlow wrote:
>
> Regarding OKC, is there an actual expectation that the LNC would be out
> petitioning instead of meeting?  Did I just misunderstand that or possibly
> read into it incorrectly?
>
> On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Wes Benedict <wes.benedict at lp.org> wrote:
>
> My quick checks show New Orleans, OKC, and Phoenix all have reasonably
> good airfares for February 19-21.
> Wes Benedict, Executive Director
>
> On 12/23/2015 3:37 PM, Kevin Ludlow wrote:
>
> I would advocate Phoenix over New Orleans.
>
> * PHX is easy and generally cheap to fly into
> * Phoenix itself is easy to get around
> * Car rentals tend to be super cheap in Phoenix
> * The city is specifically setup for business conferences
> * We have two potential sites to visit there
> * While it's not entirely west coast, it does address that imbalance to
> other members (a little at least)
> -Kevin
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Wes Benedict <wes.benedict at lp.org> wrote:
>
> Sam, what about New Orleans or Phoenix?
> Wes Benedict, Executive Director
> Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
> *New address: 1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314*
> (202) 333-0008 ext. 232, wes.benedict at lp.org
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> On 12/23/2015 3:30 PM, Sam Goldstein wrote:
>
> I don't want a LNC meeting at OKC.
>
> Sam Goldstein
>
> On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Wes Benedict <wes.benedict at lp.org>
> wrote:
> Robert found a couple of properties in OKC with rooms at around the
> $80/night level, free breakfast, and the meeting space is free or just a
> couple hundred dollars or so. That would be the least expensive LNC meeting
> in a long time. We could sign a deal right away if you'd like.
>
> Helms Briscoe says they don't expect proposals the week of Christmas. So,
> we can wait to see what comes up with Helms Briscoe later, and compare
> those to the OKC options, or go with OKC now.
>
> Wes Benedict, Executive Director
> Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
> *New address: 1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314*
> (202) 333-0008 ext. 232, wes.benedict at lp.org
> facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational
> Join the Libertarian Party at: http://lp.org/membership
> On 12/19/2015 9:59 AM, Wes Benedict wrote:
>
> Nick asked staff to do the same so Robert also contacted helms Briscoe
> Friday.
>
> On Dec 19, 2015, at 1:50 AM, Alicia Mattson <agmattson at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Since we don't yet have a plan for a February meeting location, I just
> emailed our 2018 site search agent asking her to find out if any of the
> short-list options might have available space for the Feb 20 weekend.
> (Cities are:  Atlantic City, NJ; New Orleans, LA; Phoenix, AZ; Bellevue,
> WA)  I indicated that time is of the essence, so they should send us their
> offers quickly if they're available.
>
> -Alicia
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 4:10 PM, Guy McLendon <guy at mclendon.net> wrote:
> I'd go for OK City ...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] On Behalf Of
> Wes
> Benedict
> Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 11:42 PM
> To: lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] February LNC Meeting
> Sam, at least as of a week ago I don't think staff has been asked to
> research any locations. Copying Robert to verify. I proposed San Francisco
> recently but got zero interest from the LNC.
>
> I found a great place in Oklahoma City for $79 per night if you all are
> interested. Best Western Saddleback. Nice meeting space and free breakfast.
> Southwest Airlines doesn't charge change fees if you need to change your
> flight. I flew into the ice storm Saturday after Thanksgiving and the
> people
> there didn't seem to panic even with downed power lines and trees
> everywhere. Was nice to be able to change flight just in case though
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Dec 14, 2015, at 7:49 PM, Sam Goldstein <goldsteinatlarge at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > The date we set for our next meeting is rapidly approaching and we
> > have not yet selected a location.  Can we please get a report from
> > staff as to which locations we are considering?  I, for one, would
> > like to get this wrapped up in the next week so travel plans can be made.
> >
> > Live Free,
> >
> > Sam Goldstein
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