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<DIV>I agree with Norm that it is premature to be discussing a future LP
convention when we have not even populated the Convention Site Selection
Committee or a new Convention Oversight Committee. </DIV>
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<DIV>These items should be on the agenda for the Sept. LNC meeting as should
discussion of perhaps setting the date/location of the remaining LNC meetings
for 2014-2015.</DIV>
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<DIV>Sam</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 7/30/2014 4:46:14 P.M. US Eastern Daylight Time,
region1rep@doneDad.com writes:</DIV>
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style="BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px"><FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>Four
points with regard to this thread:<BR><BR>First, I prefer low cost for both
LNC meetings and conventions. I am fortunate in that I live in a city which is
the hub for three major airlines, so I have several choices in getting to most
any city non-stop at a competitive airfare. Others may not be so
fortunate.<BR><BR>Second, in my humble opinion, conventions should be held on
Memorial Day weekend. I suggest that choosing this date will produce the
largest attendance and the lowest cost. Choosing this date, or allowing
an alternative, should be the first decision the LNC should make with regard
to the 2018 convention.<BR><BR>Third, I suggest that conventions are best run
by a private entity (ala Denver 2008) and not by the LNC itself. Doing
so enables the producing organization to solicit sponsorships from private
organizations and vastly reduces the burden on LNC staff among other
advantages. Therefore, given a decision with regard to date as presented
above, the first step in selecting a convention location should be to solicit
bids from interested private groups for organizing and producing the
convention. The LNC should then choose to either accept one of the
submitted bids or choose to run the convention itself.<BR><BR>Fourth, in the
event that the LNC chooses to produce the convention itself and having made
the decision of the date of the convention, the LNC should choose a venue from
a list produced by the organization which produced the list from which the
2010 convention venue was chosen. (The name escapes me, but Briscoe
& Somebody, something like that.)<BR><BR>Using LNC meetings to check out
possible sites is OK, but let's keep in mind that our duty to the membership
is to have a convention which the largest number of our membership will be
able to attend with due consideration given to both scheduling and financial
aspects.<BR><BR>Norm<BR>--<BR>Norman T Olsen<BR>Regional Representative,
Region I<BR>Libertarian National Committee<BR>7931 S Broadway, PMB
102<BR>Littleton, Colorado
80122-2710<BR>303-263-4995<BR>Norman.Olsen@lp.org<BR><BR>"First they ignore
you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." --
Gandhi<BR><BR><BR>-----Original Message-----<BR>From: Lnc-business
[mailto:lnc-business-bounces@hq.lp.org] On Behalf Of Nicholas Sarwark<BR>Sent:
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:12 AM<BR>To: lnc-business@hq.lp.org<BR>Subject: Re:
[Lnc-business] Informal Poll LNC December Meeting<BR><BR>Thanks Daniel for
sending these options out to the LNC. My personal preference is the
later weekend and the Hampton Inn, due to the significant savings to the
members (on travel and room cost) and the LNC (on meeting space and
breakfast). I'm happy to do a tour of the Hilton Riverside as a
potential convention venue while we're there.<BR><BR>If there is a strong
preference for the earlier weekend or the more expensive hotel, I would defer
to the rest of the LNC.<BR><BR>-Nick<BR><BR>On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 1:34 AM,
Daniel Hayes <danielehayes@icloud.com> wrote:<BR>>
Members,<BR>><BR>> I started to write another email trying to compare
and contrast the two seeming top contenders for our December meeting and just
decided to repost the Email I sent to staff, the chair and Guy. Dec 13/14
seems to be by far the cheaper weekend. In addition to the mail there is also
a chart of the top 2 contenders Hilton Riverside and Hampton inn Convention
Center included.<BR>> Can we get an informal indication from members as to
their thoughts on these 2 hotels before we put a motion back up?<BR>> Do
people seriously want to consider NOLA for an upcoming convention and do we
think its worth the extra money to stay in the Riverside to better evaluate it
or would you guys rather stay in the Hampton which is less
expensive?<BR>><BR>><BR>> "After having spoken to Robert, he seemed
to indicate that typically there are about 6 or so people interested in taking
tours, even when in the hotel proposed for the convention. The increased
convenience might bump the participation by a person or 2. Most members of the
LNC don't put much interest into the location of the NatCon and leave it to
the LNC Convention Planning Committee.<BR>> I of course am interested in
promoting NOLA for a NatCon for various reasons. Coming at it strictly
as a member of the LNC. I think a top destination city like NOLA will
only enhance NatCon Participation. I feel this increase will be most
pronounced in an off election year like 2018. Coming at it from a local
standpoint, we of course would love the increased access for a Presidential
year NatCon like 2020, but the destination city increases would probably be
lower than the effect it has on an off year as there is already increased
interest during a Presidential year.<BR>><BR>> I think from the LPHQ
standpoint, the dates for the 13/14 are significant as well as the concessions
garnered for the individual rooms. With those dates in mind for these 2
hotels. The Hampton can save us $1800. That said, the costs of the
Riverside are in line with avg meeting costs for the LNC.<BR>><BR>> Our
State LP is looking at holding our Winter Peace Party the weekend that the LNC
is in attendance. One of our local members has gotten us a bead on
a private room at the top of the Jax. It's a premium location located right on
the river in the French Quarter. With drinks and appetizers included, we have
gotten it for a rate of $35/person. It's a great rate and we are hoping
that some of our neighbors from surrounding states might be interested in
coming in and socializing with us for the weekend. This location is
somewhat of a straight shot from both hotels with the Riverside being about a
5-10 minute walk from Jax and the Hampton being about 15-20 minute walk.
Overall the Riverside is right on the edge of the FQ, It's across the street
from the Casino, etc.<BR>><BR>> I am from the school of, let's save the
money, but I have to realize that I am a lot different in my mindset from a
lot of other people. So for me, staying at the cheaper venue would be a
go. However on top of that, I am not staying at any of the venues, I am
sleeping at home with my dogs. So there may indeed be some value in staying at
the likely NatCon contender so that most LNC members can get a feel for it
even if they arent paying attention.”<BR>><BR>> Daniel
Hayes<BR>><BR>> ave HQ $1800.<BR>><BR>><BR>>
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