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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>What if we gave each
affiliate (person?) who handed out these copies of the Declaration of
Independence a source code or discount code that, if entered into the LP web
site, gave the potential subscriber $5 off the usual $25 per year?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>That way, we could
track how many actual new donors we get from this annual exercise. It is
always a good idea to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of our projects,
including the value of the volunteer time our members put in on these projects.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Dear
Libertarian,<a
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Here's a way to promote Libertarianism AND get very positive feedback from
the public.<br>
<br>
Keep reading to learn how to join me and Libertarians nationwide this July
4th to promote freedom in your city or neighborhood.<br>
<br>
I doubt you can find another outreach activity that will give you as much
immediate positive feedback as handing out free copies of the Declaration
of Independence at neighborhood parades and fireworks shows on Independence
Day.<br>
<br>
People love it.<br>
<br>
When you say "Hi, would you like a free copy of the Declaration of
Independence?" almost everyone will smile, take the copy, and say
"Thank you!"<br>
<br>
In fact, people often run up to me after I've given them one and ask me for
more copies!<br>
<br>
One person can hand out 500 in a big crowd in about two hours. If you <a
href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=58692452&msgid=511613&act=J1KR&c=1115108&destination=http%3A%2F%2Flpstore.org%2Fdeclaration-of-independence%2F">order
500</a>, we'll include a free Libertarian drawstring backpack to help you
carry them.<br>
<br>
http://lpstore.org/declaration-of-independence/<br>
<br>
We've posted a downloadable version of the Declaration of Independence that
you can print on your own. However, you can save time and money, and get
good-looking durable copies, if you order them from us. I'm not
exaggerating when I say that the high-quality full-color glossy copies we'll
send you are ten times more durable than home-printed copies, which is
especially important for handing out on a hot, humid day!<br>
<br>
Handing out Declarations is a tradition started by Libertarians in Travis
County, Texas in 2004.<br>
<br>
From past reports: "[we] handed out 1,500 in <st1:City w:st="on">Austin</st1:City>
between 7:00 and 8:30 PM at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Auditorium</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Shores</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> park where
people gathered for the fireworks show. Most people we handed these to were
sitting on chairs or blankets waiting for the fireworks to start and in
general seemed quite eager to take a copy...."<br>
<br>
"I handed out 150+ at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">San
Marcos</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Plaza</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, by walking the grounds waiting
for the fireworks to start. I asked if I could give them a 4th of July gift
and only one person said no. By having the privilege of presenting the Declaration
I also made two contacts to come and speak to their group."<br>
<br>
The back of the sheet says, "This transcription of the Declaration of
Independence has been provided as a public service by the Libertarian
Party. www.LP.org".<br>
<br>
I've distributed these Declarations several times myself, including in 2013
in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Baton Rouge</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Louisiana</st1:State></st1:place>. People loved it there, as
they seem to everywhere. That's why I say this is probably my favorite
Libertarian activism.<br>
<br>
<a
href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=58692452&msgid=511613&act=J1KR&c=1115108&destination=http%3A%2F%2Flpstore.org%2Fdeclaration-of-independence%2F">We're
providing these glossy, high-quality sheets for 5 cents each</a>, even
though they cost us more than that. We want to get these Declarations to as
many willing volunteers as possible.<br>
<br>
I also suggest setting up events on Facebook or Meetup to recruit
volunteers to help you. If you do that, send me (<st1:PersonName w:st="on">wes.benedict@lp.org</st1:PersonName>)
a link to the event.<br>
<br>
<a
href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=58692452&msgid=511613&act=J1KR&c=1115108&destination=http%3A%2F%2Flpstore.org%2Fdeclaration-of-independence%2F">Please
order 100, 500, 1,000, or even more today.</a> Again, if you order 500 or
more, we'll include a free drawstring backpack.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Wes Benedict, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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