[Lnc-business] February LNC Meeting

Sam Goldstein goldsteinatlarge at gmail.com
Thu Dec 31 09:03:47 EST 2015 

Has anyone looked into flights to OKC?  They are very expensive from IND
with almost no direct service.

Sam

On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 4:15 AM, Kevin Ludlow <ludlow at gmail.com> wrote:

> Slightly updated for 3:00am CST.  16 votes cast.  10 votes missing.
>
> *Oklahoma City*
> Gary Johnson
> Marc Feldman
> Brett Bittner
> Nick Sarwark
> Vicki Kirkland (originally voted New Orleans)
> Guy McLendon (originally voted New Orleans)
> Wes Benedict
> Norm Olsen (voted via email instead of the poll)
> Daniel Hayes (voted in email instead of the poll)
>
> *Phoenix*
> Kevin Ludlow
> Sam Goldstein
> Dan Wiener
> Alicia Mattson
>
> *New Orleans*
> Arvin Vohra
>
> *Atlantic City*
> Josh Katz
>
> *Bellevue*
> Roland Rimers
>
> *Have not heard from*
> Tim Hagan
> Bill Redpath
> Doug Craig
> Ron Windeler
> Ed Marsh
> Scott Lieberman
> Jim Lark
> Scott Spencer
> Sean O'Toole
> Rich Tomasso
>
> On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 3:10 AM, Daniel Hayes <danielehayes at icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Okc
>>
>> Daniel Hayes
>> LNC Region 7 Alternate
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 31, 2015, at 2:09 AM, Kevin Ludlow <ludlow at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> You're welcome, Norm.
>>
>> So as of 2:00AM CST December 31st, the tallies are as follows:
>>
>> *Oklahoma City*
>> Gary Johnson
>> Marc Feldman
>> Brett Bittner
>> Nick Sarwark
>> Vicki Kirkland (originally voted New Orleans)
>> Guy McLendon (originally voted New Orleans)
>> Wes Benedict
>> Norm Olsen (voted via email instead of the poll)
>>
>> *Phoenix*
>> Kevin Ludlow
>> Sam Goldstein
>> Dan Wiener
>> Alicia Mattson
>>
>> *New Orleans*
>> Arvin Vohra
>>
>> *Atlantic City*
>> Josh Katz
>>
>> *Bellevue*
>> Roland Rimers
>>
>> *Have not heard from*
>> Tim Hagan
>> Bill Redpath
>> Doug Craig
>> Ron Windeler
>> Ed Marsh
>> Scott Lieberman
>> Jim Lark
>> Scott Spencer
>> Sean O'Toole
>> Daniel Hayes
>> Rich Tomasso
>>
>> It would be great if the remaining 11 people could cast a vote.
>>
>> -Kevin
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 1:22 AM, Norm Olsen <region1rep at donedad.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Kevin . . .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I appreciate your doing this.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> OKC is fine with me, and Phoenix would be my second choice.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Norm
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Norman T Olsen
>>>
>>> Regional Representative, Region 1
>>>
>>> Libertarian National Committee
>>>
>>> 7931 South Broadway, PMB 102
>>>
>>> Littleton, CO  80122-2710
>>>
>>> 303-263-4995
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] *On Behalf
>>> Of *Kevin Ludlow
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:11 PM
>>>
>>> *To:* lnc-business at hq.lp.org
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Lnc-business] February LNC Meeting
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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