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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I vote no on this motion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Explanations will be posted to the discuss list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Geoffrey Neale<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces@hq.lp.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ruth Bennett<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, December 08, 2012 7:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> lnc-business@hq.lp.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Lnc-business] Email Ballot regarding striking Policy Manual section 2.95 Membership Policies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Mark Hinkle moves this motion and it is cosponsored by Tim Hagan, Michael Cloud, and Vicki Kirkland.<br><br>Voting will close on December 18, 2012 at 12 Midnight EST<br><br><br><br>Move that the following language be stricken from the LNC Policy Manual Section 2.05 <span class=il>Membership</span> Policies:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Until July 1, 2012<br>The following levels of association are recognized by the Party:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Effective July 1, 2012:<br>The following levels of association are recognized by the Party:<br>• Chairman’s Circle* $25,000 annually or $2500 monthly in dues or contributions<br>• Select Benefactor* $15,000 annually or $1500 monthly in dues or contributions<br>• Beacon of Liberty* $5,000 annually or $500 monthly in dues or contributions<br>• Pioneer of Freedom* $2,500 annually or $250 monthly in dues or contributions<br>• Lifetime Founder* $1,500 annually or $150 monthly in dues or contributions<br>• Patriot $500 annually or $50 monthly<br>• Minuteman $250 annually or $25 monthly<br>• Advocate $150 annually or $15 monthly<br>• Supporter $50 annually<br>• Foundation <span class=il>Member</span> $25 annually<br>Convention registration does not count towards contribution levels.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and from Sub-section 3: Life <span class=il>Membership</span> Status strike the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Until July 1, 2012:<br>A <span class=il>member</span> who contributes at least $1,000 during any twelve-month period shall be granted<br>life <span class=il>membership</span> in the Party.45<br>Effective July 1, 2012:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and from Sub-section 4: Benefits<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Until July 1, 2012:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Effective July 1, 2012:<br>Non-<span class=il>member</span> contributors shall be provided all benefits provided to <span class=il>member</span> contributors,<br>except for those rights specifically granted only to <span class=il>members</span> or sustaining <span class=il>members</span> by the<br>Party Bylaws or this Policy Manual.<br>A contributor (<span class=il>member</span> or non-<span class=il>member</span>) shall be entitled to the following basic benefit:<br>• 1-Year subscription to LP News<br>A <span class=il>member</span> with a future benefits lapse date shall also be entitled to the following basic<br>benefit:<br>• Customized Party <span class=il>membership</span> card, updated annually, identifying the individual’s<br>level of association and lapse date.<br>A Lifetime Founder shall be entitled to the following benefits: $1,500 level<br>(Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual contribution or equivalent<br>pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next convention)<br>• Special Name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)<br>• Lifetime Pin<br>• Mention in program at National Convention<br>• Mention in LP News<br>• Mention on LP website<br>A Pioneer of Freedom shall be entitled to the following benefits: $2,500 level<br>(Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual contribution or equivalent<br>pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next convention)<br>• Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)<br>• Lifetime Pin<br>• Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention<br>• VIP seating at National Convention banquet**<br>• Mention in LP News<br>• Mention on LP website<br><br>A Beacon of Liberty shall be entitled to the following benefits: $5,000 level<br>(Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual contribution or equivalent<br>pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next convention)<br>• Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)<br>• Lifetime Pin<br>• Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention<br>• VIP Seating with LNC <span class=il>member</span> at National convention banquet**<br>• Mention and photo in LP News, with the permission of contributor<br>• Mention and photo on LP Website, with the permission of contributor<br>A Select Benefactor shall be entitled to the following benefits: $15,000 level<br>(Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual contribution or equivalent<br>pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next convention)<br>• Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)<br>• Lifetime Pin<br>• Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention<br>• VIP Seating with National Chair or LNC officer at National Convention banquet<br>or other events**<br>• Mention and photo in LP News, with the permission of contributor<br>• Mention and photo on LP Website, with the permission of contributor<br>A Chairman’s Circle <span class=il>member</span> shall be entitled to the following benefits: $25,000 level<br>(Convention benefits are based on giving at least one annual contribution or equivalent<br>pledges, from the start of the previous convention and prior to the next convention)<br>• Special name badge with Life Ribbon (Torch Club)<br>• Lifetime Pin<br>• Special mention on signage and programs at National Convention<br>• VIP Seating (includes guest if requested) with National Chair, LNC officer,<br>special guest, or POTUS nominee at National Convention banquet or other<br>events**<br>• Naming of an event**<br>• Direct contact with National Chair, POTUS nominee, or significant LP candidate<br>during campaign season**<br>• Mention and photo in LP News, with the permission of contributor<br>• Mention and photo on LP Website, with the permission of contributor<br><br>5) Benefits Lapse Date<br>An individual’s benefits lapse date is independent of the sustaining <span class=il>membership</span> lapse date<br>defined by the Party’s Bylaws.46<br>Individuals making a first contribution shall have a benefits lapse date established one year<br>from the date of receipt. Individuals who remit the required amount of dues in response to<br>a <span class=il>membership</span> renewal request shall have the benefits lapse date extended by one year from<br>the existing lapse date or one year from the date of receipt, whichever is later.<br>Individuals who remit the required amount other than dues during the Renewal Period shall<br>have the benefits lapse date extended by one year from the existing lapse date or one year<br>from the date of receipt, whichever is later.<br>Individuals pledging at least $10 per month using an automated recurring payment method,<br>such as a valid credit card or ACH debit, shall have their benefits lapse dates extended to<br>the last day of the following December.<br>Other contributions in response to other than a <span class=il>membership</span> renewal appeal shall not as a<br>policy extend the benefits lapse date, however Staff shall have the discretion on a case-by-<br>case basis to extend a contributor’s benefits lapse date up to one year from the last<br>contribution date, if failure to do so would damage donor relations.<br>Notwithstanding the above, an individual who has contributed an amount sufficient to have<br>qualified for life <span class=il>membership</span> status shall be entitled to lifetime basic benefits.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <br><br><===== end of motion ======> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>