[Lnc-business] Convention: seeking co-sponsors

[Richard Longstreth]

If the practical plan is that the option is no longer practical, I think
that would suffice the purpose of the motion. We need realistic options.

Since there is no debate on the meeting it seems, I would cosponsor the
call for electronic meeting on the 20th at 9ET to discuss the matter of our
convention and what our intentions are. I believe a 2-3 week window is far
too small. I, for example, have always been taught that the best practice
is to setup travel about 4 weeks in advance.

Richard Longstreth
Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Libertarian National Committee
richard.longstreth at lp.org
931.538.9300

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On Sat, Mar 28, 2020, 06:51 Sam Goldstein via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> 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.
>
> ---
> 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,*
> >
> > * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
> > (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
> > communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If anyone
> > found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social
> faux
> > pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *
> >
> > 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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