[Lnc-business] Executive Director Search

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Hats off to Lauren for sure.

With Alex weighing in, I think I must insist on an off-list email update -
why must we wait until the March meeting?

I understand process but I think it is - outrageous might not be too strong
a word - that the officers are in the dark.

On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:35 PM Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> I second Mr. Lyons concerns of timing and stress on operations and deep
> appreciation to Ms. Daugherty for taking on multiple responsibilities and
> appreciation to the entire staff in doing their part to keep things
> functioning smoothly during this time.
>
> Alex Merced
> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>
> > On Feb 23, 2019, at 4:18 PM, Jeff Lyons via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >
> > Ms. Harlos,
> >
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> >
> >       I share your concerns and would add to that the even deeper
> concern for the impact of operating shorthanded during the interim has had
> on staff, mission, and finance.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I noticed in December that our budget discounts the Executive Director
> salary for the lapse of the position in the first quarter of 2019.  That
> job is still being done by an interim ED who does not have the benefit of
> that full pay while also performing our primary fundraising mission which
> supports everything we do.  I'm deeply concerned for the impact on the
> mission of each role and whether the cost savings on salary is an effective
> alternative to having the two roles fully staffed by two people who will
> both be focused on effective fundraising efforts.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I understand it is only in an ideal world that having an Executive
> Director hired sooner might have paid for itself, and there is prudence in
> the cost savings, and a lot of thanks to Ms. Daughterty for taking on the
> burden of command with few of the benefits.  Perhaps this was the best
> option we had at the time, and I am glad we are steered through this
> turbulence by many capable hands and generous hearts.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > For these reasons and more I hope that this committee will, during its
> March meeting, come to an agreement to adopt a very expeditious plan to
> hire an Executive Director without further delay.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for all you do for the Liberty of Others.
> >
> >
> > -Jeff Lyons
> >
> >
> > LNC 8A
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> >
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> >
> > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 3:34 PM -0500, "Caryn Ann Harlos via
> Lnc-business" <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
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> > Completely understandable to be in executive session.
> >
> > I don’t think my frustration at how in the dark some of us have been left
> > is isolated.
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:02 PM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business <
> > lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >
> >> It is not my intention to disclose the names of the candidates who
> >> applied for the position of Executive Director.  When hiring for a
> >> senior position, many applicants are at other senior positions and may
> >> not want it to be made public that they are considering a new
> >> position.
> >>
> >> I'm happy to report on the search process at the upcoming LNC meeting,
> >> however far along we are at that meeting, including confidential
> >> information that can be shared in executive session.
> >>
> >> Yours truly,
> >> Nick
> >>
> >> On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 9:56 AM Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Can we know who the candidates are?
> >>>
> >>> The opacity remains troubling.
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 9:31 AM James Lark via Lnc-business <
> >>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Dear colleagues:
> >>>>
> >>>>     I hope all is well with you.  I am writing to provide some
> >>>> information regarding the search process for the position of executive
> >>>> director.  I apologize that I was unable to respond yesterday; I was
> >>>> busy with various faculty matters in advance of my flight to Mexico
> >> City
> >>>> yesterday afternoon.  (I shall have the honor of addressing the
> >>>> LibertyCon Latin America event tomorrow.)
> >>>>
> >>>>     The deadline for submission of applications was Feb. 14.  At Nick
> >>>> Sarwark's request, Joe Bishop-Henchman, Bill Redpath, and I reviewed
> >> the
> >>>> 35 applications in order to provide him (Mr. Sarwark) with the group
> of
> >>>> candidates we considered the best qualified for the position.  Last
> >>>> Sunday (Feb. 17) I sent Mr. Sarwark the list of those candidates.
> >>>>
> >>>>     On Tuesday (Feb. 19), Mr. Sarwark asked whether Mr.
> >>>> Bishop-Henchman, Mr. Redpath, and I would be willing to conduct
> >>>> interviews with those candidates to provide him with additional
> >>>> information.  I indicated that I am willing to do so (I believe Mr.
> >>>> Bishop-Henchman and Mr. Redpath are similarly willing), but that I
> >> would
> >>>> not be able to conduct such interviews until after my return from
> >> Mexico.
> >>>>
> >>>>     It is my intention to arrange the interviews as soon as possible,
> >>>> and then relay our opinions to Mr. Sarwark as soon thereafter as
> >>>> possible.  I hope we shall be able to provide our opinions to him no
> >>>> later than Mar. 1.  I assume that he will then make his decision, and
> >>>> will enter into negotiations regarding a contract.
> >>>>
> >>>>     As always, thanks for your work for liberty.  I hope this
> >>>> information is helpful to you.
> >>>>
> >>>>     Take care,
> >>>>     Jim
> >>>>
> >>>>     James W. Lark, III
> >>>>     Professor, Dept. of Engineering Systems and Environment
> >>>>     Professor, Applied Mathematics Program, Dept. of Engineering and
> >>>> Society
> >>>>     Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics
> >>>>     University of Virginia
> >>>>
> >>>>     Advisor, The Liberty Coalition
> >>>>     University of Virginia
> >>>>
> >>>>     Region 5 Representative, Libertarian National Committee
> >>>>
> >>>> P.S.:  I experienced some difficulty regarding an internet connection
> >>>> yesterday and earlier this morning; I don't know whether the problem
> >>>> will recur.  Thus, I may not be able to respond promptly to messages.
> >>>> -----
> >>>>
> >>>>> On 2/23/2019 9:14 AM, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
> >>>>> I have had questions about this as well from state chairs given it
> >> has
> >>>> been
> >>>>> months since Wes's resignation was announced at our September
> >> meeting. I
> >>>>> have only been able to tell them that I believe the applications were
> >>>> under
> >>>>> review - a very generic answer.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Where are we? Do we have an estimated timeline? Is it possible we
> >> meet
> >>>>> candidates at our March meeting? Will the LNC be voting at the next
> >>>>> meeting? Will the LNC be waiting until July to meet and approve of
> >> the
> >>>> next
> >>>>> ED?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Some clarification and expectations would be nice to pass onto
> >> inquiring
> >>>>> minds.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Richard Longstreth
> >>>>> Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, KS, MT, NM, OR, HI, UT, WA, WY)
> >>>>> Libertarian National Committee
> >>>>> richard.longstreth at lp.org
> >>>>> 931.538.9300
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>> --
> >>>
> >>> *  In Liberty,*
> >>>
> >>> *Libertarian Party and Libertarian National Committee Secretary *-
> >> Caryn.Ann.
> >>> Harlos at LP.org  or Secretary at LP.org.
> >>> *Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee* - LPedia at LP.org
> >>> Call me at 561.523.2250 and follow my public figure page at
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> > *  In Liberty,*
> >
> > *Libertarian Party and Libertarian National Committee Secretary *-
> Caryn.Ann.
> > Harlos at LP.org  or Secretary at LP.org.
> > *Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee* - LPedia at LP.org
> > Call me at 561.523.2250 and follow my public figure page at
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> All
> > Drugs * End Government Intrusion In The Bedroom * Repeal All Gun Laws *
> > Abolish All Taxation * Sound, Free-market Money * Abolish The Fed * End
> > Corporate & Individual Welfare * Abolish The IRS and Repeal the Income
> Tax
> > * Privatize Transportation Infrastructure * Free-market Emergency
> Services
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*  In Liberty,*

*Libertarian Party and Libertarian National Committee Secretary *- Caryn.Ann.
Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org> or Secretary at LP.org.
*Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee* - LPedia at LP.org
Call me at 561.523.2250 and follow my public figure page at
facebook.com/pinkflameofliberty/

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Peaceful Commerce With All Nations * Non-interventionism * Re-Legalize All
Drugs * End Government Intrusion In The Bedroom * Repeal All Gun Laws *
Abolish All Taxation * Sound, Free-market Money * Abolish The Fed * End
Corporate & Individual Welfare * Abolish The IRS and Repeal the Income Tax
* Privatize Transportation Infrastructure * Free-market Emergency Services
* Open Migration * Transfer Government Schools To The Private Sector *
Eliminate Regulation *

*VOTE LIBERTARIAN * 800-ELECT-US or http://www.LP.org <http://www.lp.org/>*
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