[Lnc-business] New Region 1 Alternate introduction

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

Welcome Francis Wendt!

Cheers,
EVH

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Elizabeth Van Horn
LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)



On 2019-12-23 12:29, francis.wendt--- via Lnc-business wrote:
> An open letter to the members of the LNC:
> 
> 
> 
> As you may know from Mr. Longstreth's previous communications and the
> information put out on social media, I have assumed the role of Region 
> 1
> Alternate to the Libertarian National Committee. If you have not seen 
> those
> communications, please allow me the privilege of saying that I am 
> honored to
> have been chosen by the state chairs of Region 1 to hold this position 
> for
> the next 5 months until our convention in Austin. Over that time, I am
> looking forward to a positive working relationship with the other 
> members of
> the LNC to help define and achieve the goals of the Libertarian Party. 
> After
> all, we are all in this together despite any struggles that our
> personalities may introduce.
> 
> 
> 
> I do, however, wish to inform and manage expectations on how I will be
> interacting with the LNC in regards to debate, motions, and business
> proceeding. Chiefly, I understand that Regional Alternates are not full
> voting members of the LNC, and serve as a backup to the regional
> representatives. With this in mind I intend to mitigate the time 
> demands of
> the committee by refraining from public debate and voting on all 
> topics,
> with some notable exceptions:
> 
> 
> 
> 1.	I will discuss my views privately with Mr. Longstreth on all
> substantive matters.
> 2.	I will provide a personal analysis of matters to any LNC member who
> requests my opinion.
> 3.	I will fully participate in debate and voting should the Region 1
> Representative recuse himself (not abstain) from a vote.
> 4.	I will maintain decorum, professionalism, and civility in my written
> communications to this body at all times.
> 5.	I will not personally nor publicly attack any member of this body
> for any reason, to include internal elections.
> 6.	Should I have personal disagreements with members of this committee,
> I will make every effort to communicate with and resolve those issues
> privately.
> 
> 
> 
> These are the standards that I will be operating under during my tenure 
> as
> the Region 1 Alternate, and I felt it prudent to inform this committee 
> of my
> intent. What I do intend for the remainder of my term is to strategize 
> and
> assist the 11 states in Region 1 in their 2020 election efforts, 
> consult
> with the chairs on possible organizational adjustments to affiliate's
> processes, and to redraft the regional agreement. None of these goals 
> are
> directly related to the business of this body, and thusly will largely 
> be
> invisible to the public eye. If any of the members of this committee 
> take
> issue with my approach, I encourage you to contact me directly.
> 
> 
> 
> In closing, I wish everyone Happy Holidays, and a productive new year. 
> I
> look forward to meeting many of you in person in Reno. Thank you all 
> for
> your time.
> 
> 
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> 
> 
> Francis Wendt
> 
> LNC Region 1 Alternate
> 
> 406.595.5111