[Lnc-business] FW: February LNC Meeting

[Kevin Ludlow]

Mr. McLendon for OKC.  Got it.

On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 4:54 PM, Guy McLendon <guy at mclendon.net> wrote:

> Mr Sarwark offers a compelling argument.  Please change my vote of
> preference, as follows:
>
> #1 OK City, #2 New Orleans.  No preference on others.
>
> Guy McLendon
> LNC At Large Member
> Chair Affiliate Support Committee
> Cell 832-372-8131
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] On Behalf Of
> Nicholas Sarwark
> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 8:32 AM
> To: lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] February LNC Meeting
>
> All,
>
> We've received word from some of the hotels that are potential convention
> sites that that weekend is unavailable for our meeting.  We are waiting on
> word from some of the others.  We can make any of the cities work, but if
> the convention hotels are unavailable, there's less of an LNC business
> reason for having the meeting in that city.
> My hope is to have word back from all of the potential convention hotels
> by the end of this week.
>
> My personal preference is Oklahoma City because I love the winter weather
> in the Midwest. ;)
>
> Actually, it's because the timing of the LNC meeting would make it
> possible to coincide with a Friday or Monday petition signature turn in and
> press conference for arguably the biggest political accomplishment of this
> LNC term and provide a much-needed morale boost to the Oklahoma Libertarian
> Party.
>
> -Nick
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 9:10 PM, Kevin Ludlow <ludlow at gmail.com> wrote:
> > LNC Members:
> >
> > I really dislike being that guy who sends multiple emails to a
> > list-serve when most others are remaining silent.  I also recognize
> > that I sometimes vocalize a strong tone, but I'm trying really hard to
> > patiently understand what we're doing here.  I was very present in
> > Orlando and am pretty sure I have not missed a single word of email.
> >
> > That being said, this specific email thread was started over two weeks
> ago.
> > It was started by Mr. Goldstein as a way to expedite what he (and no
> > doubt several others) felt should have already been locked down.  I
> > realize the holidays have been upon us, but are we really to believe
> > that each of us cannot send 30-second-long emails from the convenience
> > of his or her front pocket?
> >
> > We need to select a location; we need to book hotels; we need to book
> > flights.
> >
> > What specifically is needed from this board in order to have a
> > decision made THIS week?  I would be happy to setup a Doodle Poll (as
> > I believe Mr. Katz suggested at the Orlando meeting).  I would be
> > happy if staff simply asked the body - again - what their choice of the
> four locations was via email.
> > Either way, if this is to be democratic (which I don't feel it needs
> > to be) then I would advocate giving members until December 30th,
> > 11:59pm EST to submit their response and not a second later.
> >
> > I really don't care how it's done, but surely we are capable of
> > accomplishing this very simple and discrete task.
> >
> > If this has already been done and I've just missed the conversation
> > entirely then please paint me a fool and accept my most sincere
> > apologies.  I'll buy every one of you a beer for my mistake.  But if
> > not, can we please lock this down immediately?
> >
> > Thank you very much.
> > Kevin Ludlow
> > Region 7 Rep
> > 512-773-3968
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 9:32 PM, Guy McLendon <guy at mclendon.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ________________________________
> >>
> >> 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
> >> facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational Join the Libertarian Party at:
> >> http://lp.org/membership
> >>
> >> 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
> >> facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational Join the Libertarian Party at:
> >> http://lp.org/membership
> >>
> >> 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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