[Lnc-business] Caryn Ann Harlos fundraising and membership recruitment
Caryn Ann Harlos
caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
Fri Feb 23 17:54:36 EST 2018
Joshua there is “moving forward” with my involvement on that. I will
continue as I have always done - when at events for other reasons, I will
recruit.
The whole public insinuation regarding an separate committee when no
question was ever asked of me was wildly and inappropriately out of line.
Lest there be anyone who thinks it “odd” I ask Wes to send me the
membership shirts to use in recruitments - perhaps I have a little side
business going on “hey mister want a LP shirt on the cheap?” - and I am
sent recruiting materials. When the most innocent comment is used to
publicly make a disparaging comment about someone who took on a challenge
to raise memberships, one can’t be too careful.
I have a humble request. If anyone thinks something said is “odd” ask me
directly.
That’s normal courtesy.
With that, I would decline to even work with a private donor on this as I
have zero time for veiled character attacks.
And if anyone would like to shocked that I have membership recruitment
supplies and there are any wily plans for LP shirts, say so now and I’ll
ship them back.
Joshua, I appreciate your tone and reasonableness. As this was something
sanctioned by people in the Party with authority to do so I am sure you
understand why it did not in a million years seem to be a conflict which by
nature is work NOT approved by the Party.
In the abundance then of caution I would like to disclose that I am Region
1 representative. Of course that is by due process of the Party but so was
sending me in fundraising roles as far as I knew.
And I ask for consistency. Then the Chair and Vice Chair should no longer
be sent either.
And that would be ridiculous. I volunteered my time, my vacation time, and
my family time always to go above and beyond. I’m a good recruiter and
offered those skills.
I am truly and deeply offended by the insinuation above. Ask me questions
directly.
-Caryn Ann
On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 3:29 PM Joshua Katz <planning4liberty at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Okay, I will remember in the future. I don't care how I'm addressed
> one way or the other.
> Like I said, my distinction is not about quantity, it's about how it
> was spent. The ED and Ms. Harlos did not act with malice. The
> expenditures were, we're told, approved by the chair. Ms. Harlos acted
> in reliance on representations made to her. She is not the right place
> for this expenditure to fall, now that it's been made. Moving forward,
> the issue should be addressed.
>
> Joshua A. Katz
> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 4:17 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn
> <[1]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
>
> Likewise, I agree with most of Joshua Katz's reply to me.
> It's returning funds that shouldn't have been disbursed. If the
> amount were large, like in the thousands, would you still not want
> it returned? What if it were 10K? I ask, as the amount of funds
> shouldn't' matter. It's the principal.
> (Also, I don't use "Ms" or other honorifics, my name is sufficient.
> If you wish to be addressed as Mr. Katz, I'm happy to do so, btw.)
> ---
> Elizabeth Van Horn
> On 2018-02-23 16:54, Joshua Katz wrote:
>
> I agree with most of Ms. Van Horn's points, although I'd emphasize
> that
> my issue is more about disclosure of potential issues to the
> board
> ahead of time and the potential fiduciary issues I see here. I
> explained some, I can find more. The solution to that is, in the
> future, disclosure to the board of transactions involving LNC
> members,
> and the orientation I mentioned earlier. Anyway, I am writing to
> express disagreement with one point: I almost always disagree
> with
> clawbacks or requested clawbacks absent actual malfeasance. I
> would
> disagree with requesting the return of funds or stopping funds in
> progress.
> Joshua A. Katz
> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 3:21 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn
>
> <[1][2]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
> Wes, here's my feedback, and I don't mind saying that I was
> shocked
> to read that an LNC member is being reimbursed to attend state
> conventions within their own region.
> Dear LNC,
> Caryn Ann Harlos has recruited a lot of dues-paying members
> by
> attending state conventions and getting people to join or
> renew.
> At first, she did this at state conventions she was attending
> in her
> region at her own expense.
> I've no problem with this. LNC representatives often attend state
> conventions within their own region, and if she works to boost
> national membership while there, that's cool.<<<
> Her results were so strong that I asked her if she would be
> willing
> to go to some other states outside of her region to do
> similar
> fundraising efforts if her travel expenses were reimbursed.
> < This is something that should have been told to the LNC, and
> even
> discussed. Why are we only finding this out, after someone
> inquired? Where's the transparency?<<<
> We have been struggling to keep membership from falling. We
> send
> renewal emails and renewal letters that perform reasonably
> well
> but
> pretty much exhaust that method. Other methods we try have
> very
> low
> ROI. Caryn Ann's ROI has been comparatively strong.
> Caryn Ann attended the Washington State convention last
> weekend
> and
> recruited 18 to 20 dues-paying members for the national LP.
> That trip is one in which we have reimbursed her for her
> travel.
> I have a problem with this. Many LNC Regional Representatives
> will attend state conventions within their region. If any of them
> do membership recruiting for national while there, that's
> something
> they choose to do. Are you suggesting that Caryn Ann wouldn't
> have
> tried to boost membership at a state convention within her region,
> if she wasn't reimbursed? Because, I doubt that. This was
> something she was doing as she chose to do, while attending
> conventions within her own region. This isn't something that an
> LNC
> member should be reimbursed for. <<<
> I'd like to send Caryn Ann to more state conventions to have
> her do
> this work. No one else has done this as successfully as Caryn
> Ann.
> Caryn Ann is a volunteer so we don't pay her for her time.
> Wes, you don't know what others have done regarding recruiting, as
> most people do it as a normal part of being in the LP. I, nor
> most
> others, keep a log of the people we've gotten to join the LP, as I
> see it as a given this is done.<<<
> Wes, do you know why my own state affiliate has let national
> membership drop? Because, they're unhappy with the national LP.
> At
> my last state convention, our officers said that they want people
> to
> keep state memberships current, but national doesn't do anything
> for
> them, so they don't care much about that. I had to mention that
> our
> delegate count is tied to national membership, and since then, I
> followed -up on that, but our numbers still have dropped. I've
> been
> thinking of a way to reverse that, but if LPIN is successful in
> reversing that trend, it's because our volunteers are passionate
> about the LP and liberty actions. Not because anyone is being
> reimbursed for the expenses of travel and time. (My state isn't
> the
> only one that feels this way, btw)<<<
> For conventions that Caryn Ann is unable to take the time to
> attend,
> I will be sending our staff member Jess Mears. The thing with
> Jess
> is that we pay her for her hours to travel, attend, and
> return
> from
> state conventions. She's unlikely to get as high of a ROI.
> I personally wouldn't send anyone to state conventions to boost
> national membership, if the national LP is paying for it.
> Instead,
> we should work to create a better LP that's responsive to it's
> members and the public, and we grow through people seeking to join
> us. Organic growth.<<<
> I received a complaint today that it is inappropriate for
> someone
> running for a position on the LNC to have travel reimbursed.
> I sympathize with the complaint, but do not think it's a
> violation
> of our policies.
> It's a matter of principal. Byreimbursing Caryn Ann Harlos for
> traveling to state conventions within her own region, the LP is
> subsidizing her efforts as a regional representative. This is
> inappropriate.<<<
> Nevertheless, I bring this up to the LNC for your feedback.
> If
> you
> request a stop to sending Caryn Ann Harlos or any other LNC
> member
> to state conventions for the purpose of recruiting
> dues-paying
> members, we can end the program.
> Yes, I'm requesting a stop to reimbursing LNC members for travel
> to
> state conventions within their own region. I also am requesting
> that Caryn Ann repay the LP for the reimbursement costs of any
> state
> conventions she attended within her region.
> As for "sending her" to other state conventions, this should be
> discussed by the LNC.<<<
> A reasonable question might be, "I'm willing to go to state
> convention at the expense of the LNC and recruit members--why
> don't
> you send me?" The answer is that Caryn Ann proved her
> willingness
> and capability within her own region. No other LNC members
> have
> mailed us several envelopes of dues-paying members from their
> states. Caryn Ann and Jess Mears together are not able to
> attend
> every state convention. If you are interested in helping, and
> willing to prove your ability first at a state in your region
> or at
> another state at your own expense, let me know and we might
> be
> able
> to try that. And then we can report the results.
> Wes, I know a woman who renewed her membership due to a FB post
> that Andy Craig made. (She publicly wrote that he's the reason she
> renewed) I'd wager that Andy is responsible for quite a number
> of
> people renewing or joining the LP. As Andy's an excellent
> advocate
> for the cause that is the LP. If you want to find someone who's
> out
> there building up hope in the LP, and getting people on board,
> he's
> the one. You probably don't know this stuff, as Andy doesn't seek
> to be recognized for his efforts, he probably sees it as normal
> for
> people who support the LP.
> Nor, do I know of others within the LP who keep track of how many
> people they've recruited. So, your statement asking people to
> "prove your ability", is moot.<<<
> (truncated)
> ---
> Elizabeth Van Horn
> On 2018-02-22 22:56, Wes Benedict wrote:
> Dear LNC,
> Caryn Ann Harlos has recruited a lot of dues-paying members
> by
> attending state conventions and getting people to join or
> renew.
> At first, she did this at state conventions she was attending
> in her
> region at her own expense.
> Her results were so strong that I asked her if she would be
> willing
> to go to some other states outside of her region to do
> similar
> fundraising efforts if her travel expenses were reimbursed.
> We have been struggling to keep membership from falling. We
> send
> renewal emails and renewal letters that perform reasonably
> well
> but
> pretty much exhaust that method. Other methods we try have
> very
> low
> ROI. Caryn Ann's ROI has been comparatively strong.
> Caryn Ann attended the Washington State convention last
> weekend
> and
> recruited 18 to 20 dues-paying members for the national LP.
> That trip is one in which we have reimbursed her for her
> travel.
> I'd like to send Caryn Ann to more state conventions to have
> her do
> this work. No one else has done this as successfully as Caryn
> Ann.
> Caryn Ann is a volunteer so we don't pay her for her time.
> For conventions tha[3]t Caryn Ann is unable to take the time
> to
> attend,
> I will be sending our staff member Jess Mears. The thing with
> Jess
> is that we pay her for her hours to travel, attend, and
> return
> from
> state conventions. She's unlikely to get as high of a ROI.
> I received a complaint today that it is inappropriate for
> someone
> running for a position on the LNC to have travel reimbursed.
> I sympathize with the complaint, but do not think it's a
> violation
> of our policies.
> Nevertheless, I bring this up to the LNC for your feedback.
> If
> you
> request a stop to sending Caryn Ann Harlos or any other LNC
> member
> to state conventions for the purpose of recruiting
> dues-paying
> members, we can end the program.
> A reasonable question might be, "I'm willing to go to state
> convention at the expense of the LNC and recruit members--why
> don't
> you send me?" The answer is that Caryn Ann proved her
> willingness
> and capability within her own region. No other LNC members
> have
> mailed us several envelopes of dues-paying members from their
>
> states. Cary[2]n Ann and Jess Mears together are not able
> to
> attend
> every state convention. If you are interested in helping,
> and
> willing to prove your ability first at a state in your
> region
> or at
> another state at your own expense, let me know and we
> might be
> able
> to try that. And then we can report the results.
> Below is a report from Robert Kraus with some of the
> fundraising
> results from Caryn Ann.
> I welcome your feedback.
> Wes Benedict, Executive Director
> Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
> 1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314
> [3][4](202) 333-0008 ext. 232, [1][4][5]wes.benedict at lp.org
> [2][5][6]facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational
> Join the Libertarian Party at:
> [3][6][7]http://lp.org/membership
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: Harlos Fundraising
> Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:27:47 -0500
> From: Robert S. Kraus [4]<[7][8]robert.kraus at lp.org>
> To: Wes Benedict [5]<[8][9]wes.benedict at lp.org>
> I have [9]Harlos pegged as solicitor for a total of $2,335.00
> for 82
> members 49 of which where new (these 82 folks have also
> contributed
> a
> net total excluding conv related gifts of $6,261.74 since 2016
> convention - bunch of them to Hist Preservation of course so
> she has
> her
> fans)
> In addition she is likely 95% responsible for the $12,120
> raised for
> Historic Preservation
> Finally she has given $2181 herself since the 2016 convention
> (non
> convention related - however $1525 was for Hist Preservation)
> --
> Robert S. Kraus - Operations Director
> [6]Operations at LP.org
> Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
> 1444 Duke Street
> Alexandria, VA 22314
> Ph: [10]202.333.0008 x 231
> References
> 1. mailto:[11][10]wes.benedict at lp.org
> 2. [12][11]http://facebook.com/libertarians
> 3. [13][12]http://lp.org/membership
> 4. mailto:[14][13]robert.kraus at lp.org
> 5. mailto:[15][14]wes.benedict at lp.org
> 6. mailto:[16]Operations at LP.org
> References
> 1. mailto:[15]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
> 2.
> [16]https://maps.google.com/?q=n+Ann+and+Jess+Mears+together+are
> +n&entry=gmail&source=g
> 3. tel:[17](202) 333-0008 ext. 232
> 4. mailto:[18]wes.benedict at lp.org
> 5. [19]http://facebook.com/libertarians
> 6. [20]http://lp.org/membership
> 7. mailto:[21]robert.kraus at lp.org
> 8. mailto:[22]wes.benedict at lp.org
> 9.
> [23]https://maps.google.com/?q=Harlos+pegged+as+solicitor+for+a+
> total+of+$2,33&entry=gmail&source=g
> 10. tel:[24]202.333.0008 x 231
> 11. mailto:[25]wes.benedict at lp.org
> 12. [26]http://facebook.com/libertarians
> 13. [27]http://lp.org/membership
> 14. mailto:[28]robert.kraus at lp.org
> 15. mailto:[29]wes.benedict at lp.org
> 16. mailto:[30]Operations at LP.org
>
> References
>
> 1. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
> 2. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
> 3.
> https://maps.google.com/?q=t+Caryn+Ann+is+unable+to+take+the+t&entry=gmail&source=g
> 4. tel:(202) 333-0008 ext. 232
> 5. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 6. http://facebook.com/libertarians
> 7. http://lp.org/membership
> 8. mailto:robert.kraus at lp.org
> 9. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 10. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 11. http://facebook.com/libertarians
> 12. http://lp.org/membership
> 13. mailto:robert.kraus at lp.org
> 14. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 15. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
> 16.
> https://maps.google.com/?q=n+Ann+and+Jess+Mears+together+are+n&entry=gmail&source=g
> 17. tel:(202) 333-0008 ext. 232
> 18. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 19. http://facebook.com/libertarians
> 20. http://lp.org/membership
> 21. mailto:robert.kraus at lp.org
> 22. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 23.
> https://maps.google.com/?q=Harlos+pegged+as+solicitor+for+a+total+of+$2,33&entry=gmail&source=g
> 24. tel:202.333.0008 x 231
> 25. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 26. http://facebook.com/libertarians
> 27. http://lp.org/membership
> 28. mailto:robert.kraus at lp.org
> 29. mailto:wes.benedict at lp.org
> 30. mailto:Operations at LP.org
>
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Joshua there is “moving forward” with my involvement on that. I will
continue as I have always done - when at events for other reasons, I
will recruit.
The whole public insinuation regarding an separate committee when no
question was ever asked of me was wildly and inappropriately out of
line.
Lest there be anyone who thinks it “odd” I ask Wes to send me the
membership shirts to use in recruitments - perhaps I have a little side
business going on “hey mister want a LP shirt on the cheap?” - and I am
sent recruiting materials. When the most innocent comment is used to
publicly make a disparaging comment about someone who took on a
challenge to raise memberships, one can’t be too careful.
I have a humble request. If anyone thinks something said is “odd” ask
me directly.
That’s normal courtesy.
With that, I would decline to even work with a private donor on this as
I have zero time for veiled character attacks.
And if anyone would like to shocked that I have membership recruitment
supplies and there are any wily plans for LP shirts, say so now and
I’ll ship them back.
Joshua, I appreciate your tone and reasonableness. As this was
something sanctioned by people in the Party with authority to do so I
am sure you understand why it did not in a million years seem to be a
conflict which by nature is work NOT approved by the Party.
In the abundance then of caution I would like to disclose that I am
Region 1 representative. Of course that is by due process of the Party
but so was sending me in fundraising roles as far as I knew.
And I ask for consistency. Then the Chair and Vice Chair should no
longer be sent either.
And that would be ridiculous. I volunteered my time, my vacation time,
and my family time always to go above and beyond. I’m a good
recruiter and offered those skills.
I am truly and deeply offended by the insinuation above. Ask me
questions directly.
-Caryn Ann
On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 3:29 PM Joshua Katz
<[1]planning4liberty at gmail.com> wrote:
Okay, I will remember in the future. I don't care how I'm
addressed
one way or the other.
Like I said, my distinction is not about quantity, it's about how
it
was spent. The ED and Ms. Harlos did not act with malice. The
expenditures were, we're told, approved by the chair. Ms. Harlos
acted
in reliance on representations made to her. She is not the right
place
for this expenditure to fall, now that it's been made. Moving
forward,
the issue should be addressed.
Joshua A. Katz
On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 4:17 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn
<[1][2]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
Likewise, I agree with most of Joshua Katz's reply to me.
It's returning funds that shouldn't have been disbursed. If the
amount were large, like in the thousands, would you still not
want
it returned? What if it were 10K? I ask, as the amount of
funds
shouldn't' matter. It's the principal.
(Also, I don't use "Ms" or other honorifics, my name is
sufficient.
If you wish to be addressed as Mr. Katz, I'm happy to do so,
btw.)
---
Elizabeth Van Horn
On 2018-02-23 16:54, Joshua Katz wrote:
I agree with most of Ms. Van Horn's points, although I'd
emphasize
that
my issue is more about disclosure of potential issues to the
board
ahead of time and the potential fiduciary issues I see
here. I
explained some, I can find more. The solution to that is,
in the
future, disclosure to the board of transactions involving
LNC
members,
and the orientation I mentioned earlier. Anyway, I am
writing to
express disagreement with one point: I almost always
disagree
with
clawbacks or requested clawbacks absent actual malfeasance.
I
would
disagree with requesting the return of funds or stopping
funds in
progress.
Joshua A. Katz
On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 3:21 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn
<[1][2][3]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
Wes, here's my feedback, and I don't mind saying that I was
shocked
to read that an LNC member is being reimbursed to attend
state
conventions within their own region.
Dear LNC,
Caryn Ann Harlos has recruited a lot of dues-paying
members
by
attending state conventions and getting people to join
or
renew.
At first, she did this at state conventions she was
attending
in her
region at her own expense.
I've no problem with this. LNC representatives often attend
state
conventions within their own region, and if she works to
boost
national membership while there, that's cool.<<<
Her results were so strong that I asked her if she
would be
willing
to go to some other states outside of her region to do
similar
fundraising efforts if her travel expenses were
reimbursed.
< This is something that should have been told to the LNC,
and
even
discussed. Why are we only finding this out, after someone
inquired? Where's the transparency?<<<
We have been struggling to keep membership from
falling. We
send
renewal emails and renewal letters that perform
reasonably
well
but
pretty much exhaust that method. Other methods we try
have
very
low
ROI. Caryn Ann's ROI has been comparatively strong.
Caryn Ann attended the Washington State convention last
weekend
and
recruited 18 to 20 dues-paying members for the national
LP.
That trip is one in which we have reimbursed her for
her
travel.
I have a problem with this. Many LNC Regional
Representatives
will attend state conventions within their region. If any
of them
do membership recruiting for national while there, that's
something
they choose to do. Are you suggesting that Caryn Ann
wouldn't
have
tried to boost membership at a state convention within her
region,
if she wasn't reimbursed? Because, I doubt that. This was
something she was doing as she chose to do, while attending
conventions within her own region. This isn't something that
an
LNC
member should be reimbursed for. <<<
I'd like to send Caryn Ann to more state conventions to
have
her do
this work. No one else has done this as successfully as
Caryn
Ann.
Caryn Ann is a volunteer so we don't pay her for her
time.
Wes, you don't know what others have done regarding
recruiting, as
most people do it as a normal part of being in the LP. I,
nor
most
others, keep a log of the people we've gotten to join the
LP, as I
see it as a given this is done.<<<
Wes, do you know why my own state affiliate has let national
membership drop? Because, they're unhappy with the national
LP.
At
my last state convention, our officers said that they want
people
to
keep state memberships current, but national doesn't do
anything
for
them, so they don't care much about that. I had to mention
that
our
delegate count is tied to national membership, and since
then, I
followed -up on that, but our numbers still have dropped.
I've
been
thinking of a way to reverse that, but if LPIN is successful
in
reversing that trend, it's because our volunteers are
passionate
about the LP and liberty actions. Not because anyone is
being
reimbursed for the expenses of travel and time. (My state
isn't
the
only one that feels this way, btw)<<<
For conventions that Caryn Ann is unable to take the
time to
attend,
I will be sending our staff member Jess Mears. The
thing with
Jess
is that we pay her for her hours to travel, attend, and
return
from
state conventions. She's unlikely to get as high of a
ROI.
I personally wouldn't send anyone to state conventions to
boost
national membership, if the national LP is paying for it.
Instead,
we should work to create a better LP that's responsive to
it's
members and the public, and we grow through people seeking
to join
us. Organic growth.<<<
I received a complaint today that it is inappropriate
for
someone
running for a position on the LNC to have travel
reimbursed.
I sympathize with the complaint, but do not think it's
a
violation
of our policies.
It's a matter of principal. Byreimbursing Caryn Ann Harlos
for
traveling to state conventions within her own region, the LP
is
subsidizing her efforts as a regional representative. This
is
inappropriate.<<<
Nevertheless, I bring this up to the LNC for your
feedback.
If
you
request a stop to sending Caryn Ann Harlos or any other
LNC
member
to state conventions for the purpose of recruiting
dues-paying
members, we can end the program.
Yes, I'm requesting a stop to reimbursing LNC members for
travel
to
state conventions within their own region. I also am
requesting
that Caryn Ann repay the LP for the reimbursement costs of
any
state
conventions she attended within her region.
As for "sending her" to other state conventions, this should
be
discussed by the LNC.<<<
A reasonable question might be, "I'm willing to go to
state
convention at the expense of the LNC and recruit
members--why
don't
you send me?" The answer is that Caryn Ann proved her
willingness
and capability within her own region. No other LNC
members
have
mailed us several envelopes of dues-paying members from
their
states. Caryn Ann and Jess Mears together are not able
to
attend
every state convention. If you are interested in
helping, and
willing to prove your ability first at a state in your
region
or at
another state at your own expense, let me know and we
might
be
able
to try that. And then we can report the results.
Wes, I know a woman who renewed her membership due to a FB
post
that Andy Craig made. (She publicly wrote that he's the
reason she
renewed) I'd wager that Andy is responsible for quite a
number
of
people renewing or joining the LP. As Andy's an excellent
advocate
for the cause that is the LP. If you want to find someone
who's
out
there building up hope in the LP, and getting people on
board,
he's
the one. You probably don't know this stuff, as Andy
doesn't seek
to be recognized for his efforts, he probably sees it as
normal
for
people who support the LP.
Nor, do I know of others within the LP who keep track of how
many
people they've recruited. So, your statement asking people
to
"prove your ability", is moot.<<<
(truncated)
---
Elizabeth Van Horn
On 2018-02-22 22:56, Wes Benedict wrote:
Dear LNC,
Caryn Ann Harlos has recruited a lot of dues-paying
members
by
attending state conventions and getting people to join
or
renew.
At first, she did this at state conventions she was
attending
in her
region at her own expense.
Her results were so strong that I asked her if she
would be
willing
to go to some other states outside of her region to do
similar
fundraising efforts if her travel expenses were
reimbursed.
We have been struggling to keep membership from
falling. We
send
renewal emails and renewal letters that perform
reasonably
well
but
pretty much exhaust that method. Other methods we try
have
very
low
ROI. Caryn Ann's ROI has been comparatively strong.
Caryn Ann attended the Washington State convention last
weekend
and
recruited 18 to 20 dues-paying members for the national
LP.
That trip is one in which we have reimbursed her for
her
travel.
I'd like to send Caryn Ann to more state conventions to
have
her do
this work. No one else has done this as successfully as
Caryn
Ann.
Caryn Ann is a volunteer so we don't pay her for her
time.
For conventions tha[3]t Caryn Ann is unable to take the
time
to
attend,
I will be sending our staff member Jess Mears. The
thing with
Jess
is that we pay her for her hours to travel, attend, and
return
from
state conventions. She's unlikely to get as high of a
ROI.
I received a complaint today that it is inappropriate
for
someone
running for a position on the LNC to have travel
reimbursed.
I sympathize with the complaint, but do not think it's
a
violation
of our policies.
Nevertheless, I bring this up to the LNC for your
feedback.
If
you
request a stop to sending Caryn Ann Harlos or any other
LNC
member
to state conventions for the purpose of recruiting
dues-paying
members, we can end the program.
A reasonable question might be, "I'm willing to go to
state
convention at the expense of the LNC and recruit
members--why
don't
you send me?" The answer is that Caryn Ann proved her
willingness
and capability within her own region. No other LNC
members
have
mailed us several envelopes of dues-paying members from
their
states. Cary[2]n Ann and Jess Mears together are not
able
to
attend
every state convention. If you are interested in
helping,
and
willing to prove your ability first at a state in
your
region
or at
another state at your own expense, let me know and we
might be
able
to try that. And then we can report the results.
Below is a report from Robert Kraus with some of the
fundraising
results from Caryn Ann.
I welcome your feedback.
Wes Benedict, Executive Director
Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314
[3][4](202) 333-0008 ext. 232,
[1][4][5][4]wes.benedict at lp.org
[2][5][6][5]facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational
Join the Libertarian Party at:
[3][6][7][6]http://lp.org/membership
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: Harlos Fundraising
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:27:47 -0500
From: Robert S. Kraus
[4]<[7][8][7]robert.kraus at lp.org>
To: Wes Benedict [5]<[8][9][8]wes.benedict at lp.org>
I have [9]Harlos pegged as solicitor for a total of
$2,335.00
for 82
members 49 of which where new (these 82 folks have also
contributed
a
net total excluding conv related gifts of $6,261.74 since
2016
convention - bunch of them to Hist Preservation of course
so
she has
her
fans)
In addition she is likely 95% responsible for the $12,120
raised for
Historic Preservation
Finally she has given $2181 herself since the 2016
convention
(non
convention related - however $1525 was for Hist
Preservation)
--
Robert S. Kraus - Operations Director
[6]Operations at LP.org
Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
1444 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Ph: [10]202.333.0008 x 231
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