[Lnc-business] Convention: seeking co-sponsors

[Sam Goldstein]

John, 

The COC has considered and has done some work on most of those options. 
The motion calls for "practical plan" for all the options to be
submitted by mid-April, a point in time when we will not even know if
the Austin distancing rules will be extended, modified or will expire. 
There is no sense in developing detailed plans for multiple scenarios in
a situation which can change drastically overnight. 

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Sam Goldstein, At Large Member
Libertarian National Committee
317-850-0726 Cell 

On 2020-03-28 09:09, john.phillips at lp.org wrote:

> Sam, 
> 
> I understand your point, and am not meaning this as an attack on you or anyone, but we were given the impression (not by you) that much of that work had already been done, which is one of the reasons I was willing to agree to it.  Was that not accurate? 
> 
> If it is not accurate, then we have a bigger problem. As if there is not time to get that done between now and the 20th or 27th (at least in a short skeleton form which is all that could be asked for) when we said we would make a decision, then 1) an informed decision becomes problematic and 2) it will be harder to have a fully fleshed out plan in a couple weeks after that. 
> 
> As such I suggest a modification. Perhaps divide and conquer.  Bylaws committee to delve in and verify what can be done, and what changes would need to be made if we do have to have the small group in Austin.  IT to investigate online alternatives, etc. 
> 
> I don't believe any of us want to dump a pile of work on the CoC, but at least the preliminary work absolutely needs to be done, perhaps by all of us instead.  I for one will be happy to jump in and help where needed. 
> 
> I view this as important enough I would even agree to redirect some funds in the budget to help get it addressed, and if we approved such action pledge a significant portion of my "stimulus" check to it.
> 
> John Phillips
> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> Cell 217-412-5973 
> 
> On Mar 28, 2020 7:37 AM, "sam.goldstein--- via Lnc-business" <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
> As a member of the COC I would oppose the first motion and would resign from the Committee if it passes.  There is no way all tha twork can be done in a few weeks. 
> 
> Sam Goldstein 
> 
> On Mar 28, 2020 1:44 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
> Has the convention committee been consulted on this?  While I think the LNC 
> needs to be more proactive (thus my insistence on the last meeting), we 
> need to respect the collective work and wisdom already done by the CoC. 
> 
> Too many cooks can spoil the stew. 
> 
> *In Liberty,* 
> 
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> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 10:01 PM john.phillips--- via Lnc-business < 
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote: 
> 
>> I would like to see a timeline for those plans to be presented to us. 
>> Preferably at least 5 days prior to the meeting. 
>> 
>> Also wasn't 3 weeks discussed? That would be the 27th - not an objection, 
>> just an observation. I am ok with 4. 
>> 
>> John Phillips 
>> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative 
>> Cell 217-412-5973 
>> 
>> On Mar 27, 2020 10:39 PM, Joe Bishop-Henchman via Lnc-business < 
>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote: 
>> 
>> Colleagues, 
>> 
>> I have two proposals I am seeking co-sponsors for. I believe they would 
>> implement and set timelines on the discussion from our recent e-meeting 
>> discussing the convention. 
>> 
>> Proposal 1: 
>> The Libertarian National Committee directs the Chair and the Convention 
>> Oversight Committee to prepare by mid-April practical plans to implement 
>> the following contingent possibilities for our 2020 National Convention: 
>> A. Everyone packed in Austin 
>> B. Everyone 6 feet apart in Austin, either hotel or convention center 
>> C. In-person for who can be there and special accommodations for those 
>> who can't travel 
>> D. Move to an outdoor space 
>> E. Rump convention to approve rules allowing online/other convention 
>> F. State remote satellite locations 
>> G. 1046 person online convention 
>> H. Relocate 
>> I. Reschedule 
>> J. No convention. LNC picks nominee, through some process to ratify an 
>> electronic selection by delegates 
>> 
>> Proposal 2: 
>> The Libertarian National Committee hold an electronic meeting on Monday, 
>> April 20, 2020 at 9:00 PM Eastern to decide whether and how to proceed 
>> with our 2020 National Convention. 
>> 
>> JBH 
>> 
>> ------------ 
>> Joe Bishop-Henchman 
>> LNC Member (At-Large) 
>> joe.bishop-henchman at lp.org 
>> www.facebook.com/groups/189510455174837 
>> 
>> 
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