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2009 Missouri Libertarian Party Convention

Let’s Seize the Libertarian Moment!

Speakers
Schedule
Details
2009 State Committee Meeting Agenda (Word doc)
Candidate Filing Fee Committee Report (Word doc)
2009 Proposed Bylaw and Platform Changes (Word doc)

Now more than ever, Americans are fed up with what is happening to our country. Just in the last month thousands of people have participated in ‘Tea Party’ rallies across the nation to protest the bailouts and unprecedented federal government spending.

In the last week, hundreds have protested the release of a a “Strategic Report” issued by the Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) on February 22nd which states that members of certain groups of domestic “terrorist” organizations are likely to be involved with the Libertarian Party or some other third parties, or to have bumper stickers or other “political paraphenalia” supporting Bob Barr (2008 LP Presidential Nominee) or Ron Paul. The document is to be used to train highway patrol ofﬁ cers. Where will they stop?

The Libertarian message of personal liberty, economic freedom, free markets and peace needs to be heard now more than ever.

Now is the time for Libertarians to step up and lead.

Please attend the 2009 Missouri Libertarian Party State Convention and help us plot a course for more freedom and liberty in our lifetime.

The Missouri Libertarian Party 2009 State Convention will be held at the Truman Hotel and Conference Center in Jefferson City, MO Saturday April 18th.

The convention focus is on county organizations, campus organizations and candidates. The Missouri LP State Committee will meet in the afternoon to elect officers, amend the platform and bylaws, and elect the Executive Committee.

In these tough economic times the Missouri Libertarian Party has worked hard to keep expenses for the convention down so more Missouri Libertarians can attend. This will be a one day event allowing many to attend without having the expense of a hotel room. The cost is only $40.00 which includes lunch. $15.00 for students.

If you would rather pay at the door, please RSVP to the Missouri Libertarian Party via e-mail to: info@lpmo.org. Include the name and addresses of each person attending and whether they will be attending the Saturday evening dinner.

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Michael Jingozian, candidate for the 2008 Libertarian Party Presidential nomination and Libertarian Party National Committee Vice Chair. Michael is the founder and CEO of AngelVision Technologies and founder of Reset America. He is married with three children and currently resides in Oregon. He earned a BS in Economics from NYU and an MBA from Bentley College.

Luncheon Speaker

Jan Stover, Founder and Director of The Mothers Institute/Mothers for Liberty and former Executive Director of the Illinois Libertarian Party.

Session Speakers

Gary Nolan, candidate for the 2004 Libertarian Party Presidential nomination and radio talk show host on The Drive with Gary Nolan on The Eagle 93.9FM in Columbia, MO.

Mark Rutherford, Chairman, Atlas!Liberty PAC. Mark is the immediate past State Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Indiana (2000-07). He also served as a member of the Libertarian National Committee (2001-06).

Austin Petersen, National Libertarian Party Volunteer Coordinator and a Missouri native. Austin Petersen has been the Libertarian Party's Volunteer Coordinator for one year moved from. Working for the Libertarian Party, Petersen is currently pursuing limited government solutions to national problems by fielding candidates for public office. With a focus on building grassroots movements nationwide, Austin uses his previous experience in the entertainment business to produce activism politically. A graduate of Missouri State University in Springfield, Petersen is proud to be a Show-Me State Libertarian born and raised in Peculiar, MO. You can learn more about Austin by visiting his website at http://www.austinpetersen.com.

Glenn Nielsen, Missouri Libertarian Party State Chairman.

Mike Ferguson, Missouri elected libertarian and host of the political video show Missouri Viewpoints.

Schedule

8:00 AM Convention Registration Opens

9:00 AM Welcome and keynote speech by Michael Jingozian

10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions

Starting a local internship program - Austin Petersen

Austin will be presenting a how-to guide to starting local internship and volunteer programs. Discussion will include office vs. virtual work, how to find and staff your program, keeping volunteers busy, and using online tools to increase the effectiveness of your grassroots organizations.

Room: Glenwood

Resources for County Committees - Glenn Nielsen

Glenn will present information on what resources are available from the State Party to help County Committees.

Room: Wellington

Written Communications and the Media - Mike Ferguson

Mike will discuss written communications, press releases and how to deal with the media.

Room: Windsor

11:00 AM
Breakout Sessions

Libertarian Party County Organizations – Multiple Engines to Lead Americans to Good Government and More Freedom - Mark Rutherford

What can a Libertarian Party county organization do? It can change the culture of government. Think local politics have little influence on Americans? Think again - local politics effect Americans more directly and at a level which is easy to communicate. Want to change the federal government? Local government attitudes can change the culture of the federal government. What must the county Libertarian Party organization do? It must get involved in the political trenches. Mark Rutherford’s presentation will focus on how and why a Libertarian Party county organization can become a force in local politics. Among other matters, the presentation will focus on issue development and presentation, candidate and appointee recruitment, campaign support, and media relations.

Room: Glenwood

Open Discussion for County Committees - Glenn Nielsen

Open discussion with county committee officers to discuss what is working at the county level and identify what the state party can do for the counties.

Room: Wellington

Campus Libertarian Open Discussion - Austin Petersen

Open discussion with campus libertarians. What is happening on their campuses. Discuss their success stories and lessons learned.

Room: Windsor

12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

Communicating the Libertarian Message - Gary Nolan

Gary will present ways to communicate the libertarian message and postition on issues in simple ways to every day people.

Room: Glenwood

1:00 PM Lunch. Luncheon Speaker Jan Stover and Missouri LP Award Presentations.

2:15 PM
Panel Discussion/Forum with Missouri Elected Libertarians - Gary Nolan

City Councilman Mike Bozarth of St. Joseph, Alderman Mike Ferguson of Grandview and Springfield City Council candidate Tom Martz will participate in a discussion forum moderated by Gary Nolan on how to run for local office as a libertarian and serving in office once elected.

3:30 PM
Missouri Libertarian Party State Committee Meeting

2009 State Committee Meeting Agenda (Word doc)
Candidate Filing Fee Committee Report (Word doc)
2009 Proposed Bylaw and Platform Changes (Word doc)

7:00 PM Dinner at a local restaurant, pay your own way.

Details

The convention fee is $40.00, $15.00 for students

Rooms at the Truman Hotel and Conference Center are only $59.00 per night.

Lunch and coffee/tea breaks are included with the convention fee. Lunch includes a deli sandwich, salad and desert.

There will be a dinner at a local restaurant Saturday evening where those attending the convention can socialize and relax after the convention. Dinner is on you but the MOLP asks that you RSVP in advance so we know how many will attend when making reservations.

Map and directions: http://www.trumanjeffersoncity.com/location.html