[Lnc-business] Convention Change of Venues

[Joe Bishop-Henchman]

John, I will support that proposal.

JBH

------------
Joe Bishop-Henchman
LNC Member (At-Large)
joe.bishop-henchman at lp.org
www.facebook.com/groups/189510455174837

On 2020-06-30 09:50, john.phillips--- via Lnc-business wrote:
> Given everything else going on both on Florida and around the country,
> as well as that apparently the convention center they want to put us
> in is one of their Covid testing locations, (despite my online jokes
> about this maybe being a feature not a flaw) we need to seriously
> consider this as a time to make the decision to punt.
> 
> I am polling my state chairs/officers group right now, but my
> inclination would be to move to not accept this change and cancel an
> in person convention, moving elections online, with platform and
> bylaws either being straight up down votes, or over some sort of
> extended time frame after elections are over with email balloting (not
> partial to that, but it is a possible thing).
> 
> John Phillips
> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> Cell 217-412-5973
> 
> On Jun 30, 2020 7:43 AM, "Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
> Lnc-business" <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
>> 100% this “ Debate, vote, accept, work to make a success.”
>> 👏👏👏
>> 
>> Alex Merced
>> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>> 
>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos
>> <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> If the in person does not go forward, I do hope we decide to have
>> an electronic convention on the same days as people have already
>> arranged for time off work.
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 5:53 AM Caryn Ann Harlos
>> <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>>> If the CoC had said they did not wish to do the work necessary I
>> would agree.  They have not, quite the contrary.  I think it would
>> be disrespectful of everything they have done not to let them try.
>> (As well as to the delegates who want to go)
>>>> 
>>>> From what I understand all the same safety precautions and room
>> needed is accommodated.
>>>> 
>>>> What this does is a second bite at the apple for those who have
>> always opposed.  There may be other reasons to change one’s mind
>> (conditions in Florida for example) but this shift isn’t anything
>> major.
>>>> 
>>>> Everything in the compromise still holds true and the principle
>> of respecting everyone’s choice does as well.  Cancelling while it
>> is still possible forecloses the choice of those who want to go.  I
>> think we can honor all choices.
>>>> 
>>>> That said, we are a deliberative body, and no matter what the
>> decision is, I hope everyone respects it and does not work to sow
>> sour grapes or undermine as we have seen already over this whole
>> thing.
>>>> 
>>>> Debate, vote, accept, work to make a success.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 4:15 AM Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
>> Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>> Will the OCCC have all the same precautions that the Rosen
>> promised As far safety (its not just size of the rooms).
>>>>> 
>>>>> I’ve generally been in support of the compromise because it
>> was visible that there was no way the party as a whole could move in
>> either direction without causing major schisms but this does raise
>> many concerns.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - Even if rooms reservations are moved and a larger main hall is
>> attained the amount of planning for the space such as tables and
>> breakout rooms, Gala planning etc. that would need to be revisited
>> seems like a cruel thing to ask the CoC to revisit.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - I have seen annecdotally noticed several supporters of live
>> convention change their mind not to go not cause their view had
>> changed but due to the pressure from family and those around them.
>> While I intend to be their if it happens, I have also seen similar
>> levels of pressure from my loved ones.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - The Rosen was quite adamant about having us and was quite sure
>> they would be open that weekend what assurance we have that the OCCC
>> will not do the same in the next week and half (I know you can’t
>> control the future but at this point, but there comes a point where
>> you can only fight these headwinds so much).
>>>>> 
>>>>> Considering the amount of logistics and timing that is now
>> reshuffled, the changing health environment I think that we can
>> safely invoke impossibility/impracticality for the second sitting if
>> we chose to. I don’t know if this is something we are voting on,
>> or If this ship has sailed but if it comes to a vote that is how I
>> will vote based on current circumstances.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I do have nothing but gratitude for the efforts of the CoC to
>> move mountains in replanning a convention in 6 weeks and don’t
>> wish them the burden of replanning this in two weeks in a venue
>> without the kind of vetting that was given to the Rosen in a
>> fraction of the time.
>>>>> 
>>>>> If the event does happen, I plan on being there but this is
>> where my heart is at with the hearing of this new information.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Alex Merced
>>>>> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 4:19 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
>> <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> We need to see an addendum or whatever sooner rather than
>> later.  The two
>>>>>> "sides" are eating each other's faces once again on facebook,
>> and I have
>>>>>> died inside over it.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> People can disagree in good faith.  No matter what happens now
>> or whenever,
>>>>>> I believe it is our job to accept whatever decision we
>> collectively make
>>>>>> whether we personally agree or not and work to make whatever
>> that is a
>>>>>> success.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> That is what I intend to do.  I am convinced that the "all or
>> nothing"
>>>>>> spectrums on both sides are seriously damaging our party.
>> There is no
>>>>>> parity.  My position:  I want everyone to get their way.
>> Those who wish to
>>>>>> attend in person and those who wish to attend remotely, and
>> that is how I
>>>>>> will vote on this body and if necessary at any in-person
>> convention.  I
>>>>>> respect all choices and that people have good faith reasons
>> for holding
>>>>>> them.  We would all be better off if we all did that IMHO.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> *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, Jun 30, 2020 at 12:44 AM Tim Hagan via Lnc-business <
>> 
>>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Mr. Goldstein is likely already asleep at this late hour, so
>> I'm
>>>>>>> forwarding his message for the LNC members who were not at
>> Monday's COC
>>>>>>> meeting.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Convention Update - Next to last one!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Friday, June 26th the COC was notified by Rosen Properties
>> that their
>>>>>>> Shingle Creek property was not going to open until September.
>> This meant
>>>>>>> that our National Convention was in jeopardy and we were in
>> shock.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> During that initial discussion we were told that their Rosen
>> Center
>>>>>>> property had never closed and they proposed moving our
>> convention to
>>>>>>> that venue and the adjoining Orange County Convention Center.
>> As of
>>>>>>> today we are in possession of an outline of how that will
>> happen and
>>>>>>> hope to have a contract addendum ready for the LNC's approval
>> within a
>>>>>>> couple days. There will be no additional costs to the
>> Libertarian Party
>>>>>>> for this change in venue, all added costs for the Convention
>> Center will
>>>>>>> be taken care of by Rosen Properties. We will actually have a
>> larger
>>>>>>> main hall at 93k sq ft and more room for exhibits and
>> breakouts.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> All room reservations made for Shingle Creek will be moved to
>> an
>>>>>>> equivalent room at the Rosen Center (which was the location
>> of our 2016
>>>>>>> National Convention). You need not contact the hotel to
>> change your
>>>>>>> reservation. Also, all suite upgrades and hospitality rooms
>> will also
>>>>>>> have similar settings
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The COC also voted tonight to approve an addendum to the
>> contract with
>>>>>>> AV Group that will provide a remote convention site for NY,
>> NJ and CT
>>>>>>> delegates at Syracuse, NY based on discussions with the three
>> state
>>>>>>> chairs. This is an option we have been working on for almost
>> two months
>>>>>>> and had a hard deadline of today to proceed. We did with with
>> no surety
>>>>>>> that the delegates at Orlando will authorize remote
>> participation but
>>>>>>> with the faith that they will for delegates that cannot
>> travel due to
>>>>>>> government constraints.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We are still planning to have a great convention at Orlando
>> next week
>>>>>>> and look forward to seeing many of you there.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Live Free,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sam Goldstein
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Tim Hagan
>>>>>>> Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee
>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> 
>>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>> --
>>> 
>>> 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 Jun 30, 2020 7:43 AM, "Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
> Lnc-business" <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
>> 100% this “ Debate, vote, accept, work to make a success.”
>> 👏👏👏
>> 
>> Alex Merced
>> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>> 
>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos
>> <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> If the in person does not go forward, I do hope we decide to have
>> an electronic convention on the same days as people have already
>> arranged for time off work.
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 5:53 AM Caryn Ann Harlos
>> <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>>> If the CoC had said they did not wish to do the work necessary I
>> would agree.  They have not, quite the contrary.  I think it would
>> be disrespectful of everything they have done not to let them try.
>> (As well as to the delegates who want to go)
>>>> 
>>>> From what I understand all the same safety precautions and room
>> needed is accommodated.
>>>> 
>>>> What this does is a second bite at the apple for those who have
>> always opposed.  There may be other reasons to change one’s mind
>> (conditions in Florida for example) but this shift isn’t anything
>> major.
>>>> 
>>>> Everything in the compromise still holds true and the principle
>> of respecting everyone’s choice does as well.  Cancelling while it
>> is still possible forecloses the choice of those who want to go.  I
>> think we can honor all choices.
>>>> 
>>>> That said, we are a deliberative body, and no matter what the
>> decision is, I hope everyone respects it and does not work to sow
>> sour grapes or undermine as we have seen already over this whole
>> thing.
>>>> 
>>>> Debate, vote, accept, work to make a success.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 4:15 AM Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
>> Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>> Will the OCCC have all the same precautions that the Rosen
>> promised As far safety (its not just size of the rooms).
>>>>> 
>>>>> I’ve generally been in support of the compromise because it
>> was visible that there was no way the party as a whole could move in
>> either direction without causing major schisms but this does raise
>> many concerns.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - Even if rooms reservations are moved and a larger main hall is
>> attained the amount of planning for the space such as tables and
>> breakout rooms, Gala planning etc. that would need to be revisited
>> seems like a cruel thing to ask the CoC to revisit.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - I have seen annecdotally noticed several supporters of live
>> convention change their mind not to go not cause their view had
>> changed but due to the pressure from family and those around them.
>> While I intend to be their if it happens, I have also seen similar
>> levels of pressure from my loved ones.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - The Rosen was quite adamant about having us and was quite sure
>> they would be open that weekend what assurance we have that the OCCC
>> will not do the same in the next week and half (I know you can’t
>> control the future but at this point, but there comes a point where
>> you can only fight these headwinds so much).
>>>>> 
>>>>> Considering the amount of logistics and timing that is now
>> reshuffled, the changing health environment I think that we can
>> safely invoke impossibility/impracticality for the second sitting if
>> we chose to. I don’t know if this is something we are voting on,
>> or If this ship has sailed but if it comes to a vote that is how I
>> will vote based on current circumstances.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I do have nothing but gratitude for the efforts of the CoC to
>> move mountains in replanning a convention in 6 weeks and don’t
>> wish them the burden of replanning this in two weeks in a venue
>> without the kind of vetting that was given to the Rosen in a
>> fraction of the time.
>>>>> 
>>>>> If the event does happen, I plan on being there but this is
>> where my heart is at with the hearing of this new information.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Alex Merced
>>>>> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 4:19 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
>> <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> We need to see an addendum or whatever sooner rather than
>> later.  The two
>>>>>> "sides" are eating each other's faces once again on facebook,
>> and I have
>>>>>> died inside over it.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> People can disagree in good faith.  No matter what happens now
>> or whenever,
>>>>>> I believe it is our job to accept whatever decision we
>> collectively make
>>>>>> whether we personally agree or not and work to make whatever
>> that is a
>>>>>> success.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> That is what I intend to do.  I am convinced that the "all or
>> nothing"
>>>>>> spectrums on both sides are seriously damaging our party.
>> There is no
>>>>>> parity.  My position:  I want everyone to get their way.
>> Those who wish to
>>>>>> attend in person and those who wish to attend remotely, and
>> that is how I
>>>>>> will vote on this body and if necessary at any in-person
>> convention.  I
>>>>>> respect all choices and that people have good faith reasons
>> for holding
>>>>>> them.  We would all be better off if we all did that IMHO.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> *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, Jun 30, 2020 at 12:44 AM Tim Hagan via Lnc-business <
>> 
>>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Mr. Goldstein is likely already asleep at this late hour, so
>> I'm
>>>>>>> forwarding his message for the LNC members who were not at
>> Monday's COC
>>>>>>> meeting.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Convention Update - Next to last one!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Friday, June 26th the COC was notified by Rosen Properties
>> that their
>>>>>>> Shingle Creek property was not going to open until September.
>> This meant
>>>>>>> that our National Convention was in jeopardy and we were in
>> shock.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> During that initial discussion we were told that their Rosen
>> Center
>>>>>>> property had never closed and they proposed moving our
>> convention to
>>>>>>> that venue and the adjoining Orange County Convention Center.
>> As of
>>>>>>> today we are in possession of an outline of how that will
>> happen and
>>>>>>> hope to have a contract addendum ready for the LNC's approval
>> within a
>>>>>>> couple days. There will be no additional costs to the
>> Libertarian Party
>>>>>>> for this change in venue, all added costs for the Convention
>> Center will
>>>>>>> be taken care of by Rosen Properties. We will actually have a
>> larger
>>>>>>> main hall at 93k sq ft and more room for exhibits and
>> breakouts.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> All room reservations made for Shingle Creek will be moved to
>> an
>>>>>>> equivalent room at the Rosen Center (which was the location
>> of our 2016
>>>>>>> National Convention). You need not contact the hotel to
>> change your
>>>>>>> reservation. Also, all suite upgrades and hospitality rooms
>> will also
>>>>>>> have similar settings
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The COC also voted tonight to approve an addendum to the
>> contract with
>>>>>>> AV Group that will provide a remote convention site for NY,
>> NJ and CT
>>>>>>> delegates at Syracuse, NY based on discussions with the three
>> state
>>>>>>> chairs. This is an option we have been working on for almost
>> two months
>>>>>>> and had a hard deadline of today to proceed. We did with with
>> no surety
>>>>>>> that the delegates at Orlando will authorize remote
>> participation but
>>>>>>> with the faith that they will for delegates that cannot
>> travel due to
>>>>>>> government constraints.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We are still planning to have a great convention at Orlando
>> next week
>>>>>>> and look forward to seeing many of you there.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Live Free,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sam Goldstein
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Tim Hagan
>>>>>>> Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee
>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> 
>>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>> --
>>> 
>>> 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 Jun 30, 2020 7:43 AM, "Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
> Lnc-business" <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
>> 100% this " Debate, vote, accept, work to make a success."
>> 👏👏👏
>> 
>> Alex Merced
>> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>> 
>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos
>> <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> If the in person does not go forward, I do hope we decide to have
>> an electronic convention on the same days as people have already
>> arranged for time off work.
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 5:53 AM Caryn Ann Harlos
>> <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>>> If the CoC had said they did not wish to do the work necessary I
>> would agree.  They have not, quite the contrary.  I think it would
>> be disrespectful of everything they have done not to let them try.
>> (As well as to the delegates who want to go)
>>>> 
>>>> From what I understand all the same safety precautions and room
>> needed is accommodated.
>>>> 
>>>> What this does is a second bite at the apple for those who have
>> always opposed.  There may be other reasons to change one's mind
>> (conditions in Florida for example) but this shift isn't anything
>> major.
>>>> 
>>>> Everything in the compromise still holds true and the principle
>> of respecting everyone's choice does as well.  Cancelling while it
>> is still possible forecloses the choice of those who want to go.  I
>> think we can honor all choices.
>>>> 
>>>> That said, we are a deliberative body, and no matter what the
>> decision is, I hope everyone respects it and does not work to sow
>> sour grapes or undermine as we have seen already over this whole
>> thing.
>>>> 
>>>> Debate, vote, accept, work to make a success.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 4:15 AM Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
>> Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>> Will the OCCC have all the same precautions that the Rosen
>> promised As far safety (its not just size of the rooms).
>>>>> 
>>>>> I've generally been in support of the compromise because it was
>> visible that there was no way the party as a whole could move in
>> either direction without causing major schisms but this does raise
>> many concerns.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - Even if rooms reservations are moved and a larger main hall is
>> attained the amount of planning for the space such as tables and
>> breakout rooms, Gala planning etc. that would need to be revisited
>> seems like a cruel thing to ask the CoC to revisit.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - I have seen annecdotally noticed several supporters of live
>> convention change their mind not to go not cause their view had
>> changed but due to the pressure from family and those around them.
>> While I intend to be their if it happens, I have also seen similar
>> levels of pressure from my loved ones.
>>>>> 
>>>>> - The Rosen was quite adamant about having us and was quite sure
>> they would be open that weekend what assurance we have that the OCCC
>> will not do the same in the next week and half (I know you can't
>> control the future but at this point, but there comes a point where
>> you can only fight these headwinds so much).
>>>>> 
>>>>> Considering the amount of logistics and timing that is now
>> reshuffled, the changing health environment I think that we can
>> safely invoke impossibility/impracticality for the second sitting if
>> we chose to. I don't know if this is something we are voting on, or
>> If this ship has sailed but if it comes to a vote that is how I will
>> vote based on current circumstances.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I do have nothing but gratitude for the efforts of the CoC to
>> move mountains in replanning a convention in 6 weeks and don't wish
>> them the burden of replanning this in two weeks in a venue without
>> the kind of vetting that was given to the Rosen in a fraction of the
>> time.
>>>>> 
>>>>> If the event does happen, I plan on being there but this is
>> where my heart is at with the hearing of this new information.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Alex Merced
>>>>> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 4:19 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
>> <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> We need to see an addendum or whatever sooner rather than
>> later.  The two
>>>>>> "sides" are eating each other's faces once again on facebook,
>> and I have
>>>>>> died inside over it.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> People can disagree in good faith.  No matter what happens now
>> or whenever,
>>>>>> I believe it is our job to accept whatever decision we
>> collectively make
>>>>>> whether we personally agree or not and work to make whatever
>> that is a
>>>>>> success.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> That is what I intend to do.  I am convinced that the "all or
>> nothing"
>>>>>> spectrums on both sides are seriously damaging our party.
>> There is no
>>>>>> parity.  My position:  I want everyone to get their way.
>> Those who wish to
>>>>>> attend in person and those who wish to attend remotely, and
>> that is how I
>>>>>> will vote on this body and if necessary at any in-person
>> convention.  I
>>>>>> respect all choices and that people have good faith reasons
>> for holding
>>>>>> them.  We would all be better off if we all did that IMHO.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> *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, Jun 30, 2020 at 12:44 AM Tim Hagan via Lnc-business
>> <
>>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Mr. Goldstein is likely already asleep at this late hour, so
>> I'm
>>>>>>> forwarding his message for the LNC members who were not at
>> Monday's COC
>>>>>>> meeting.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Convention Update - Next to last one!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Friday, June 26th the COC was notified by Rosen Properties
>> that their
>>>>>>> Shingle Creek property was not going to open until September.
>> This meant
>>>>>>> that our National Convention was in jeopardy and we were in
>> shock.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> During that initial discussion we were told that their Rosen
>> Center
>>>>>>> property had never closed and they proposed moving our
>> convention to
>>>>>>> that venue and the adjoining Orange County Convention Center.
>> As of
>>>>>>> today we are in possession of an outline of how that will
>> happen and
>>>>>>> hope to have a contract addendum ready for the LNC's approval
>> within a
>>>>>>> couple days. There will be no additional costs to the
>> Libertarian Party
>>>>>>> for this change in venue, all added costs for the Convention
>> Center will
>>>>>>> be taken care of by Rosen Properties. We will actually have a
>> larger
>>>>>>> main hall at 93k sq ft and more room for exhibits and
>> breakouts.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> All room reservations made for Shingle Creek will be moved to
>> an
>>>>>>> equivalent room at the Rosen Center (which was the location
>> of our 2016
>>>>>>> National Convention). You need not contact the hotel to
>> change your
>>>>>>> reservation. Also, all suite upgrades and hospitality rooms
>> will also
>>>>>>> have similar settings
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The COC also voted tonight to approve an addendum to the
>> contract with
>>>>>>> AV Group that will provide a remote convention site for NY,
>> NJ and CT
>>>>>>> delegates at Syracuse, NY based on discussions with the three
>> state
>>>>>>> chairs. This is an option we have been working on for almost
>> two months
>>>>>>> and had a hard deadline of today to proceed. We did with with
>> no surety
>>>>>>> that the delegates at Orlando will authorize remote
>> participation but
>>>>>>> with the faith that they will for delegates that cannot
>> travel due to
>>>>>>> government constraints.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We are still planning to have a great convention at Orlando
>> next week
>>>>>>> and look forward to seeing many of you there.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Live Free,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sam Goldstein
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Tim Hagan
>>>>>>> Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee
>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> 
>>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>> --
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>>