[Lnc-business] photos for LNC at LP.org

Tue Nov 15 23:44:19 EST 2016

I have made an appointment for a professional headshot this weekend.  I am
getting re-pinked first though.

On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 9:36 AM, Nicholas Sarwark <chair at lp.org> wrote:

> "The second-last one makes you look like an attorney, Wes. :)"
>
> I haven't mentioned it yet this term, but I expect all LNC members to be
> polite and civil to one another as well as to staff. Insults such as the
> above will not be tolerated. ;)
>
> On a serious note, if anyone on the board needs a professional headshot
> and takes Wes's very good advice, send the receipt to Robert Kraus and I'll
> approve the expense for up to $200.
>
> -Nick
>
> On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 8:25 AM, Ken Moellman <ken.moellman at lpky.org>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> The second-last one makes you look like an attorney, Wes. :)
>>
>> ---
>>
>> Ken C. Moellman, Jr.
>> LNC Region 3 Alternate Representative
>> LPKY Judicial Committee
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2016-10-27 11:24, Wes Benedict wrote:
>>
>> This is me using an iPhone5 in the office.
>>
>>
>>
>> This is me for *$109.98* after 15 minutes at a JC Penney's portrait
>> studio:
>>
>> If we don't have a professional photo for you, go here to find your
>> nearest JC Penney's, http://www.jcpportraits.com/ and schedule a session
>> before the Christmas rush. They are not busy at all on most weekdays if you
>> can go then. You can probably get an appointment the same day you call.
>>
>> Your first priority should be to ask for a white background because that
>> is flexible for most things we use your photo for. If you want to take a
>> few extra minutes, you can change your shirt and tie and/or get another
>> photo with a more elegant background.
>>
>> If you are really strapped for cash, I think you can buy just 1 photo for
>> about $40, or three for about $70. I went ahead and paid $109.98 for the
>> whole set, which I was able to download and use for anything I want in the
>> future (I paid for these myself).
>>
>> I hope that helps.
>> 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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>> Starchild wrote on 10/27/2016 9:24 AM:
>>
>> Thanks for the laugh this morning at your photo descriptions Daniel,
>> lol...   :-D
>>
>> But seriously, that's kinda what I *like* about some of the pictures –
>> they help people come across as the diverse individuals we are. I'm not
>> saying none of the shots could be better, and if the LNC members you've
>> mentioned want to select or provide different photos of themselves, of
>> course they should be able to do so. But I'd be disappointed if folks chose
>> to reject individuality in favor of "institutional" type photos that look
>> like they could have been plucked from a corporate annual report.
>>
>> Good catch on noticing that the LNC Policy Manual is missing from the new
>> site, if that is the case. I tried to do a search, but either it isn't
>> loading for me right now, or when you search for results of a term that
>> can't be found, it just displays a blank page rather than a notice saying
>> it couldn't find the term.
>>
>> Love & Liberty,
>>                                     ((( starchild )))
>> At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee
>>                                   (415) 625-FREE
>>                                     @StarchildSF
>>
>>
>> On Oct 27, 2016, at 5:00 AM, lnc-votes at hq.lp.org wrote:
>>
>> I have not looked very hard yet, but even at 5 am central in the morning
>> the website is godawful slow to load.  That's not a bitch, consider that
>> informational purposes.
>>
>> On the LNC page.  ( https://www.lp.org/libertarian-national-committee/ )Many
>> of us paid for head shots. Moving away from that I think is a bad idea.
>> Also, there are a lot of problems with this page from the standpoint of
>> basic human psychology.  Most of what I say below is Nov. 9th stuff, but I
>> think correcting the pictures is a bit more pressing.
>>
>> Nick's looks real young and innocent. He reminds me of a kindergarten
>> student in that picture.  It's his picture but I suggest his pro head shot.
>> I do think Valerie might like this one though but he convinced her to marry
>> him so I think he is past the phase of convincing her he is credible and
>> competent.
>>
>> Arvin's looks surprised like someone just told him he got selected to
>> represent the school in the spelling bee and responded with. "REALLY?
>> ME?!!!"
>>
>> Alicia's picture has her looking away and you can't see her eyes. She
>> looks occupied.  Its not as bad as the others but once again... Pro Head
>> shot.
>>
>> Bill's picture is the one that caught my attention with this initially.
>> Bill looks pissed off. He might have been pissed off.  I feel ya Bill...I
>> get pissed off a lot too like I will be in my next email after this one to
>> the list.  That said..NOT the picture to use. Pro head shot
>>
>> I think Larry's is a decent one but why not use a Pro head shot if he has
>> one for consistency.
>>
>> That said... WHY? I now find myself involved in the task that this board
>> shouldn't be involved in.. Micromanaging things. But at the same time, I am
>> annoyed that staff time was spent deciding on putting these pictures here
>> when all of the people I mentioned with "bad" pics in my opinion had
>> professional head shots that they PAID for.  Also where is Sam's? Never
>> mind..I thought it was a broken link but it just failed to load the first
>> time.  Also, I think his picture is less than flattering compared to his
>> head shot.   I know there were others that had professional head shots. Now
>> we have a bunch of blank spaces and many of our board members not looking
>> very inspiring of confidence.
>>  e
>> Additionally, the form of the page.  Get the pictures of the people at
>> the TOP instead of a Wall O Text mapping out all the regions.   Put that
>> below the pictures. IF someone needs to figure out their region or is
>> interested they will look.  Leave the link to the LNC reflector list at the
>> top.  Also, lose the spot where it lists the region of every member below
>> the pictures because almost half the people listed don't have a region.
>> Just list the region number in between the word Region and Representative
>> where that is listed below each person's name.
>> Let's include a place for people's phone numbers that want those
>> included.  Mine is 504-258-6176.
>>
>> Also where is the link to the Policy manual these days? I used to be able
>> to find it by going to this page.  It doesn't seem to be listed here
>> anymore and doesn't seem to be in with the bylaws.
>>
>>
>> Daniel Hayes
>> LNC At Large Member Region:At Large
>>
>>
>>
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*Caryn Ann Harlos*
Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
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