[Lnc-business] Dec Meeting

Sat Jul 30 14:17:12 EDT 2016

By the way - an LNC term is 2 years.  If you cancel a credit card, you can
generally sign up and get the sign-on bonus again after 2 years.  Managing
this correctly can save you approximately half of your travel costs - last
term, I only had to pay for a hotel once,and one flight, after the midpoint
of the term - but I also did some other travel on my points.  This term it
hasn't quite kicked in yet.

That said, I agree with Caryn and Brett.  Remember that time last term we
first couldn't choose a city, and then tried to pick the hotel?  I think
our costs ended up much higher that way because of the incredibly delay.

Joshua A. Katz
Westbrook CT Planning Commission (L in R seat)

On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Brett Bittner <brett.bittner at lp.org> wrote:

> Caryn Ann,
>
> I get similar feedback from both members and those who aren't members yet.
> ;-)
>
> When I mention that I'm committed to the business of the Party to fly all
> over the country to perform it on my own dime, the only response is one of
> respect for that commitment. My mother has mentioned to me several times
> that I MUST be crazy, and she makes the effort to find out my LNC travel
> schedule to help me get the most for my money. She's transferred Southwest
> Rapid Rewards points and hotel loyalty rewards that she's earned to reduce
> that liability. Last term, Dr. Feldman and I did not accept the funds that
> the LPIN sets aside for our Region Reps and Alternates to travel to these
> meetings.
>
> I've found that Robert does a terrific job negotiating the best rates for
> our group, and I appreciate that he does so.
>
> Our job is to provide governance for the Party, not micro-manage every
> decision or penny spent.
>
> I'm looking forward to our next meeting in Alexandria,
>
> Brett C. Bittner
>
> Region 3 Representative
> Libertarian National Committee <http://lp.org/>
>
> brett.bittner at lp.org
> 317.699.2611
>
> On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 1:29 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos <
> carynannharlos at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> It is my understanding that we vote on locations in general and trust the
>> staff to make suitable arrangements within a budget.
>>
>> I certainly don't think a governing board should be wasting time deciding
>> between venues.
>>
>> Running the party (including meetings) has certain overhead.  I have no
>> issue with it.
>>
>> I will ask my region what their thoughts are but I suspect they are fine
>> with reasonable accommodations for meetings.  Most members are in awe that
>> there are people willing to travel and do this work on their own dime.
>> Outsiders think I'm crazy.
>>
>>
>> *In Liberty,*
>> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona,
>> Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
>> Harlos at LP.org
>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
>> <http://www.lpcolorado.org/>
>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
>> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org/>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, July 30, 2016, Starchild <sfdreamer at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I know we voted to meet in Alexandria, Tim – but I don't recall voting
>>> on a specific location in Alexandria. That's what I was talking about.
>>>
>>> Robert, when you send the details, please include the full itemized
>>> details on the cost of the meeting along with the contract if there is one.
>>>
>>> Love & Liberty,
>>>                                    ((( starchild )))
>>> At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee
>>>                        RealReform at earthlink.net
>>>                                 (415) 625-FREE
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jul 30, 2016, at 7:55 AM, Tim Hagan wrote:
>>>
>>> Alexandria was voted at the May 30 Post-Convention meeting.
>>> https://www.lp.org/files/20160530_LNC.pdf
>>>
>>> Tim Hagan
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Starchild <sfdreamer at earthlink.net>
>>> *To:* lnc-business at hq.lp.org
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, July 30, 2016 12:34 AM
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Lnc-business] [Lnc-votes] Dec Meeting
>>>
>>> Resending this as I'm not sure that it ever got posted...
>>>
>>>                                       ((( starchild )))
>>>
>>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 6:53 PM, Starchild wrote:
>>>
>>> In the past the LNC has often voted on meeting locations. Did I miss
>>> where this one was delegated to staff?
>>>
>>> How much will this location cost us, Robert? Does it include food or any
>>> other considerations? Room nights?
>>>
>>> Love & Liberty,
>>>                                    ((( starchild )))
>>> At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee
>>>                        RealReform at earthlink.net
>>>                                 (415) 625-FREE
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, July 25, 2016, Robert Kraus <robert.kraus at lp.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> The Dec meeting will be at the Residence Inn next to the office on Duke
>>> St. I will send out full details and a reservation link by the end of
>>> the week.
>>>
>>> Live Free!
>>>
>>> *Robert*
>>>
>>>
>>> Robert S. Kraus - Dir of Operations
>>> Operations at LP.org
>>> Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
>>> 1444 Duke Street
>>> Alexandria, VA 22314
>>> Ph: 202.333.0008 x 231
>>>
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>>
>> --
>> *In Liberty,*
>> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
>> Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
>> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
>> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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