[Lnc-business] Convention request

Caryn Ann Harlos caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
Tue May 12 10:26:12 EDT 2020


Thank you.

On Tue, May 12, 2020 at 7:55 AM <john.phillips at lp.org> wrote:

> This was directed at those pushing to go full online Caryn Ann.  Basically
> to them " put your money where your mouth is".  You are NOT pushing for
> that, tho you have graciously pledged to do your best regardless, so the
> request is not directed at you, nor would I judge you for it.
>
>
> John Phillips
> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> Cell 217-412-5973
>
> On May 12, 2020 8:07 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>
> I support the compromise and moist of that but I cannot afford to pledge I
> will not request a refund.  I paid for actual "merchandise or services."  I
> cannot afford a $2K donation.  I am in forbearance on my mortgage and that
> is a mortgage payment.  If the in person convention is cancelled, I will be
> requesting a refund.  Not out of malice.  Out of financial desperation.  If
> I could give the money, I would.
>
> *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 Tue, May 12, 2020 at 6:33 AM john.phillips--- via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> A public request I made on social media, and one I think may be
> appropriate for this list.
>
> All of you planning to push for more business to get done in the online
> convention.
>
> If you won't reconsider this course of action, which I understand but
> consider ill advised mostly due to time and monetary issues, I have 5
> requests.
>
> 1. I ask that you let us get through POTUS/VP selections first.  It will
> let us get that out of the way for sure rather than disrupting that
> process.  It will also serve as a test run to the feasibility of getting
> any more done and give an idea of how long any more would take.
>
> 2. You sign a pledge that you will not want a refund for any convention
> packages or donations. This is important to the financial well being of the
> party.
>
> 3. You step up and volunteer to help our members who are not as
> comfortable with technology.  You don't want to be disenfranchised by the
> virus. They don't want to be disenfranchised by a computer.
>
> 4.  Related to 3, you don't try to rush and force more things through.  Be
> patient as people may have other technological issues, like poor internet,
> lag, email issues, etc.
>
> 5. If you add any business, the first addition should be allowing remote
> participation in the case we do have/need a physical convention - which I
> believe we will.
>
> I hope you reconsider and let the compromise run, but if you feel you
> can't I understand why, and just ask these considerations and respect of
> your fellow party members.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> John Phillips
> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> Cell 217-412-5973
>
>
> --

*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. *


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