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Local Libertarian Convention February 19th at Incredible Mo’s in Grawn

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The Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party (NWMLP) will hold its winter convention at 6:30 on Wednesday, February 19th at Incredible Mo’s, 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd. in Grawn.

All local freedom lovers are welcome to attend, as we need new members for this important election year!  

Incredible Mo’s is offering us the room at no charge, but they ask that meeting attendees order food and/or drinks.

This local convention is very important as we will be electing officers, discussing changes to our bylaws, and choosing delegates to represent us at the March 14th state convention in Grand Rapids.

Officer elections plan to be exciting. Chairperson Donna Gundle-Krieg is stepping down in the hopes of being elected Political Director, as 2020 is a very important election year for local Libertarians. This is our first election as an official affiliate, and we hope to help local candidates get elected!

Member Peter Bisrupski has volunteered to run for Chairperson. Several others have indicated interest, as we still need a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and at Large Officers.

As far as selecting members to represent our area at the state convention, NWMLP has the privilege of selecting up to seven delegates. At the state convention, delegates will be selected to attend the national convention, where the Libertarian Presidenital canididate will be selected. This convention will be held in Austin starting May 21st. 

All delegates/alternates must be ­dues-paying members of the Libertarian Party of Michigan. People who have never been a Libertarian Party of Michigan member must join the LPM 30 days prior to the convention, by 11:59 pm on February 13, 2020 to be eligible to vote.

Past LPM members whose memberships have lapsed or current national members, may pay $25 to renew their LPM membership as late as convention day.  You may join or renew through the form at the bottom of the state web page. 

Please email nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com for more information.

Northwest Michigan Libertarians Will Hold Online Business Meeting on January 15th

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Northwest Michigan Libertarians will hold an online meeting at 6:30 on Wednesday, January 15th. All local Libertarians are welcome to join us at this link: https://zoom.us/j/649934613?pwd=dC81WTRnelJnOFNJdW91TXpVeUNWQT09

We will discuss our February 18th convention to be held at Incredible Mo’s in Grawn. At this convention, we will elect new officers, vote on proposed bylaw changes, and select local people to serve as delegates to the 2020 state convention.

We will also discuss the 2020 calendar, which includes selecting candidates for the November election. In 2020, we also have 5 conventions: 2 local, 2 state, and the national convention in Austin, Texas.

We hope to continue to grow our local party and welcome new members! To be a member of the NWMLP, you need to reside in the Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee or adjacent counties. Members simply must affirm the statement: “I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.”

For more information, contact nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.

Election Year Calendar Proposed for NW Michigan Libertarians

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The Northwest Michigan Libertarians will discuss and approve their 2020 calendar at their November 20th meeting, to be held at Kristen Kuhn’s home at 5452 Heritage Way in Traverse City.

Since 2020 is an election year, the year’s activities will be focused on nominating and assisting local candidates. We will keep our business meetings and other activities to a minimum, to allow members to attend the conventions and work on the election.

 

Highlights of the proposed calendar include: 

  1. Election Day! We hope to have several local candidates and we hope all of our members will help out when they can at various polling places.
  2. Five conventions: Related to the election, there is a national convention in June and two state conventions, to be held in March and July. We will have two local conventions, in February and June.
  3. Annual meet and greet/barbecue in September.
  4. Four Zoom meetings in January, April, August, and October.


All who are interested in liberty are welcome to any of our meetings and events. You can join our affiliate if you live in Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee or surrounding counties. 

Here is the proporsed 2020 calendar:

November 20th Wednesday: 6:30 business meeting to approve 2020 goals and calendar. 5452 Heritage Way, Traverse City.

January 15 Wednesday: 6:30 Zoom online business meeting. Anyone can join!

February 19th Wednesday: NW Michigan Libertarian Convention 6:30 at Incredible Mo’s. 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd in Grawn. We will elect officers, revise bylaws, and select voting delegates to send to the state convention.

March 14th Saturday: State of Michigan Libertarian Party Convention at Eberhard Center at Grand Valley State University, 301 Fulton St W Grand Rapids. We will select voting delegates to send to the national convention, and expect several presidential candidates to be in attendance.

April 15th Wednesday::6:30 Zoom online business meeting. Anyone can join!

May 21 – 25th National Libertarian Party Convention to select the Libertarian presidential candidate. Location: Austin, Texas.  We will select local candidate to be on the ballot for the 2020 election.

June 17th Wednesday: NW Michigan Libertarian Convention 6:30 at Incredible Mo’s. 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd in Grawn. We will select candidates to run as Libertarians in our local convention, and we will select voting delegates to send to the state convention.

July: State of Michigan Libertarian Party Convention. Place and date to be determined. We will select statewide candidates for the 2020 election.

August 19th Wednesday: 6:30 Zoom online business meeting. Anyone can join!

September 13th Sunday: Annual Meet and Greet Barbecue for candidates and members. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Location to be determined.

October 21st Wednesday: 6:30 Zoom online business meeting. Anyone can join!

November 3rd: ELECTION DAY! We hope that all our members will assist various local Libertarian candidates. See you at the polls!

For questions or more information, please contact nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.

 

Northwest Michigan Libertarians Will Hold Business Meeting on November 20th

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Northwest Michigan Libertarians (NWMLP) will hold their next meeting Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30 at the house of member Kristen Kuhn at 5452 Heritage Way, Traverse City, MI. Simple food will be provided.

This is our last monthly business meeting of 2019.  All local Libertarians are welcome!

We will discuss the 2020 calendar, which includes selecting candidates for the November election. In 2020, we will also have 5 conventions: 2 local, 2 state, and 2 national conventions to select candidates, officers and delegates.

We would also like to continue to grow our local party and welcome new members! To be a member of the NWMLP, you need to reside in the Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee or adjacent counties. Members simply must affirm the statement: “I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.”

For more information, contact nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.

NW Michigan Libertarian BBQ A Big Success

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Liberty lovers across Michigan enjoyed a successful end of summer barbecue and Meet and Greet on September 8th at noon at Kenwood Heritage Park in Cadillac. The barbecue was hosted by the newly affiliated LIbertarian Party of Northwest Michigan (NWMLP).

Libertarian Presidential candidate Kim Ruff spoke at the event and motivated the crowd with her “Reignite Liberty” Campaign.

Libertarian Party of Michigan Political Vice Chairman Jamie Lewis also talked to the attendees about running for office, and discussed upcoming conventions and the need for delegates to represent Northwest Michigan.

“The event was a big success, mainly because we are thrlled to ahve gained several new members,” stated Donna Gundle-Krieg, Chair of the LIbertarian Party of Northwest Michigan (NWMLP),

The newly affiliated group has the primary purpose of supporting local Libertarian candidates and promoting issues related to liberty. The group welcomes residents of Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee  and adjacent counties.

For questions, email nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.  

 

 

Northwest Michigan Libertarians Will Hold Business Meeting on October 16th

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Northwest Michigan Libertarians (NWMLP) will hold their next meeting Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30 at the house of member Philip Lindsay at
7905 Hilleys Rd SW; South Boardman, MI 49680..Take 131 to Supply Road, turn west. on Supply. Turn left on Miller and left on 7905 Hilleys Rd SW; South Boardman, MI 49680, USA

We will discuss the success of the summer barbecue as well as our future calendar including business meetings, conventions, candidate sessions, and more. 

Simple food will be provided and we ask for voluntary donations to help build our affiliate’s funds for future outreach.

We would also like to continue to grow our local party and welcome new members! To be a member of the NWMLP, you need to reside in the Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee or adjacent counties. Members simply must affirm the statement: “I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.”

For more information, contact nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.

Northwest Michigan Libertarians Will Hold Business Meeting on August 13th

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Northwest Michigan Libertarians (NWMLP) will hold their next meeting Tuesday, August 13th\ at the house off Outreach Director Ben Schulz, 120 E Wexford Avenue in Buckley, Michigan.  

We will continue to discuss summer outreach plans including a family picnic the weekend after Labor Day. We hope to have the Libertarian party state leadership at this picnic, and also hope to meet some of our 2020 candidates

Any member who wants a shirt should bring a lite grey shirt to the next meeting along with $20 for the artist to imprint the logo.

Ben will cook dinner and asks for voluntary donations to help build our affiliate’s funds for future outreach.

We would also like to continue to grow our local party and welcome new members! To be a member of the NWMLP, you need to reside in the Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee or adjacent counties. Members simply must affirm the statement: “I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.”

For more information, contact nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.

Northwest Michigan Libertarians Will Hold Business Meeting on July 9th

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Northwest Michigan Libertarians (NWMLP) will hold their next meeting Tuesday, July 9th at the house off Outreach Director Ben Schulz, 120 E Wexford Avenue in Buckley, Michigan.  

We will continue to discuss summer outreach plans including a family picnic the weekend after Labor Day. We hope to have the Libertarian party state leadership at this picnic, and also hope to meet some of our 2020 candidates

Any member who wants a shirt should bring a lite grey shirt to the next meeting along with $20 for the artist to imprint the logo.

Ben will cook wings for dinner and asks for voluntary donations to help build our affiliate’s funds for future outreach.

We would also like to continue to grow our local party and welcome new members! To be a member of the NWMLP, you need to reside in the Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee or adjacent counties. Members simply must affirm the statement: “I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.”

For more information, contact nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.

Northwest Michigan Libertarians Will Meet on June 11 to Discuss Summer Outreach

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Northwest Michigan Libertarians (NWMLP) will hold their next meeting Tuesday, June 11th at the house off Outreach Director Ben Schulz, 120 E Wexford Avenue in Buckley, Michigan.  

We will discuss summer outreach plans including a family picnic to meet some of our candidates. We will also discuss a t-shirt design for outreach.  Last but not least, we will discuss fundraising plans and ideas.

We would also like to continue to grow our local party and welcome new members! To be a member of the NWMLP, you need to reside in the Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee or adjacent counties. Members simply must affirm the statement: “I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.”

For more information, contact nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com.

April 2019 Minutes NWMLP

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Minutes of the Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party (NWMLP) Business Meeting

Tuesday, April 9, 2098 @ 6:30PM

Online meeting via Zoom

  1. Call Meeting to Order- Chairperson Gundle-Krieg called the meeting to order at 6:43PM. Zoom technology was an issue at this meeting due to recent changes.  Until next winter, we will attempt to have in-person meetings.
  2. Roll Call-

Present- Chairperson: Donna Gundle-Krieg Officers: Ben Schultz, Kristen Olsen, David Holmer.

Absent: Peter Bisrupski, Ben Boren

Others: Robert Clark

  1. Announcements- None.
  2. Approval of Minutes-Donna made a motion to correct the March meetings as Jim Krantz was not a delegate. David moved to accept the corrected minutes. Kristen seconded. Motion passed 4-0. 
  3. Reports
    1. Chair
      1. Convention this weekend in Bay City. Northern Michigan delegates will sit together. There are many important bylaw changes being proposed, and new state leadership will be elected. Northern Michigan is sending a record 13 delegates, including 7 from our group.
    2. Vice Chair absent
    3. Political Director
  1. David will work with Donna to contact all the candidates we currently have running for election, and we will schedule our next meeting to meet these candidates and discuss their needs.
  1. Outreach and Membership Director
      1. The presentation David and Ben Schulz did at the Tea Party was a success.
      2. Future outreach suggestion was on Ben’s front lawn in center of Buckley where Memorial Parade goes by. We will discuss details at the next meeting.
      3. We would like to get t-shirts to wear as a group to our outreach programs. Ben Schulz with work on a design, colors, an inexpensive vendor etc. Hopefully we can order t-shirts, jackets etc.
    2. Secretary Absent
    3. Treasurer- None.
  1. Our next meeting is Tuesday May 14th at 6:30 at the West End Tavern 2719 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City Donna will be absent. Ben Boren will run the meeting in her place. Ben Schulz moved that he act as chair if Ben Boren is unavailable. David seconded the motion. Passed 4-0.

 

  1. Adjournment- Chairperson Gundle-Krieg adjourned the meeting at 7:20PM