[Lnc-business] It’s almost over, my thank you’s

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Thank you Alex.  You are the most genuinely kind person I have ever known.

On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 1:53 PM Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair) via
Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> Regardless what happens, these next 10 or so days ends my time as Vice
> Chair of the Libertarian National Committee. There’s many moments I’ve been
> proud spending time with many of you in awe of your hard work,
> determination, and achievement. There have been times where I made choices
> that with hindsight would’ve been different, and I’ve taken them to heart
> and have become wiser. With the good and the bad, I’ve made every choice
> considering every single one of you with care, respect and duty.
>
> That same care I express for every single one of my fellow LNC members
> who’ve allowed me to see every vote from many angles and considerations
> which have helped me grow as a leader and as a party member.
>
> Thank you to Nicholas Sarwark who has taught me about not just running a
> meeting with grace and calm, but the heavy heart one must carry when making
> consequential decision and how to carry that burden with grace even when
> the reward is sometimes just punishment. I know right now you may feel that
> was unappreciated, but I appreciated that about you quite a bit and a lot
> more.
>
> Thank you to Caryn Ann Harlos for always being an unabashed voice for the
> core of party values particularly when it was most challenging to do so.
> Even when we disagreed you always had a persuasive case drenched in the
> utmost love for this party.
>
> Thank you Tim Hagen for being one the calmest people in room always ready
> to catch important details we may have missed. I always enjoyed chatting
> with you at meetings and your kind nature.
>
> Thank You Alicia Mattson for also passionately fighting for what you felt
> was in the best interest of the party and also constantly bringing
> thoughtful and persuasive arguments. The interplay between you a Caryn Ann
> always made sure every angle was explored which I appreciated and also
> helped me learn a lot parliamentary procedures in the process.
>
> Thank You Joe Bishop-Henchman for being one of most professional and
> thoughtful people I’ve ever met. When tough decisions had to be made you
> were always at the center making sure things were done smart with the long
> game in mind, you truly are an asset.
>
> Thank You Josh Smith, for your never ending pit of passion. Even in days
> when I was dismayed I could always look to your never dimming fire to
> reignite mine.
>
> Thank Richard Longstreth, like Joe you have always been a key player in
> thinking through then long term trajectory of the party and am always
> thankful of detail and thoughtfulness you brought to the committee.
>
> Thank John Phillips, you are dear friend and always someone I could talk
> to. Your willingness to cut through arcane pits we’d find ourselves in and
> straight to the reality of situation provided much needed grounding at
> several point.
>
> Thank you Elizabeth Van Horn, when I first joined the LNC as the region 8
> alternate you were the first person to help me figure out this new journey
> I was on and how to survive. Your kindness at every point has been a gift.
>
> Thank You Whitney Bilyeu, you are amazing at making sure no consideration
> goes unconsidered. At almost every major vote you were able identify
> something of great importance that had not yet come up and that acute sense
> is a great asset.
>
> Thank You Sam Goldstein, you were always someone who could just give it to
> me straight and give me a clear view of things. Always keeping a focus on
> costs and liabilities your role in a lot of big commitments was pivotal to
> making better choices.
>
> Thank You Steven Nekhalia, your friendship and thoughtful and processional
> contributions to the committee make it clear to me why you are and deserve
> to be in leadership Nationally and in your State. You always focused on the
> right decision regardless the politics.
>
> Thank You Dr. James Lark, you have been so kind and encouraging these last
> few years. You really helped gain my confidence in the role at times I’ve
> been overwhelmed and I always was found your style and grace a model to
> admire and follow.
>
> Thank You Justin O’Donnel, just all around one of my favorite people who
> knows how to have fun and be super focused on what needs to be done. I
> started briefly as your alternate and have always looked to you as a model
> of the friendly but focused leader I’d like to be.
>
> Thank You Bill Redpath, it’s hard not to draw inspiration from a legend as
> yourself. You certainly have moved mountains to enable the party to enjoy
> the ballot access it has today and like Dr. Lark always showed friendly
> grace and wit at meetings I hope one day I can achieve.
>
> Thank You Jeff Hewitt, you more than anyone really helped me feel at home
> among titans in the party. You always looked at our greatest challenges as
> our greatest opportunities to overcome which is such an amazing quality.
> Thank you for being a friend and always making me feel like I was part of
> the group.
>
> Thank you alternates and newer members, I would love to give you all
> individual thank yous as many of you have become close friends and strong
> leaders in this party. You all have never been shy to aid in the difficult
> decisions that had to be made and I care for you all.
>
> It’s been an honor to be a part of this body, and maybe one day I’ll get
> to do so again but I didn’t want to end this term without telling you all
> how much I appreciate you.
>
> Also to the staff of the LP, you are amazing and are the heart of all we
> do and I thank you for your work and friendship over the years.
>
> Alex Merced
> Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP
>
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