Libertarians needed to represent NW Michigan at State Convention
Libertarians are needed to represent Northwest Michigan as delegates at the upcoming convention for the Libertarian Party of Michigan (LPM).
This state party convention will be held on Saturday, March 10th from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm at Eagle Eye Golf Course, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath, Michigan, near Lansing.
This day-long meeting will include inspiring Libertarian speakers, state party elections on important matters, a banquet including individual Liberty Awards, and candidate training in the morning.
To represent NW Michigan as a voting delegate, you should be a current member of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, and live in one of the following counties: Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, and Missaukee.
You must become a member of the Libertarian Party of Michigan at least 30 days before the convention.
Please email nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com if you wish to be a delegate representing Northwest Michigan.
Convention Details
The morning session will consist of candidate and campaign workshops, and will cover topics such as filing requirements, campaign finance, media relations including social media and website designs, fundraising, and more.
There will also be a roundtable discussion with elected libertarians, and a photographer to take candidate headshots.
The afternoon will be a business session and will include speeches from Libertarian candidates and personalities.
We will select delegates and alternates to represent the Libertarian Party of Michigan at the Libertarian Party National Convention in New Orleans, July 1-3, 2018.
Last but not least, delegates at the convention may adopt resolutions and pre-endorse candidates for Attorney General, Secretary of State and/or Justice of the Supreme Court to be formally nominated at the fall convention.
A meeting of the LPM’s executive committee will follow the convention.
The day will conclude with the LPM’s annual LibertyFest banquet will start at 6:00 pm and will include a meal buffet and cash bar.
Click here to sign up for the convention.
Click here to join the Michigan Libertarian party.
Liberty Awards
At the banquet, we will present Defender of Liberty awards to the following:
- Spokesperson for Liberty – A member of the community whose patriotism and conviction have inspired contributions to the cause of Liberty.
- Promoter of Liberty – A Libertarian whose efforts have done the most to promote the LP and Libertarian principles.
- Producer of Liberty – A dedicated, behind-the-scenes Libertarian whose quiet labors over the years exemplifies the backbone of the LP.
If you have any nominations for the Libby Awards, please email them by 5:00 on February 23 to convention@michiganlp.org with the subject “Libby Award Nomination 2018.”
Please email nwmichiganlibertarians@gmail.com if you wish to be a delegate representing Northwest Michigan.
Click here to sign up for the convention.