The Libertarian Party Radical Caucus will be hosting its annual Convention for all voting members on Saturday, June 24, 2017 using the web-based teleconferencing system, Zoom. 

The annual digital Convention, commencing at 2:00pm (14:00) EDT, will be broken into two sessions, each two hours long, with a 30-minute break in between. During the meeting, we will be discussing the work done by the 2016-17 session of the Platform Committee as well as a variety of other topics related to strategy, messaging, and the work of our various subcommittees. 

All members are encouraged to attend, but only voting members are able to vote on any items put forward during the meeting. To help facilitate our digital convention, the Convention Planning Committee, chaired by Louisiana State Coordinator Marcel Graugnard, has proposed the following standing rules to keep our meeting orderly and on track. 

The Platform Committee has also finalized its report on the proposals to be considered which can be viewed here.

As we near the Convention date, this notice will be revised to include a finalized agenda so check back periodically for revisions. 

The Libertarian Party Radical Caucus (LPRC) is seeking interested, qualified members of our caucus who are willing to take on leadership roles and fulfill the requirements of these positions for an indeterminate length of time. 

Periodically, the Board (i.e., our two Founding Members, two elected At Large Representatives, and the existing roster of State Coordinators) will appoint individuals to serve as officers (e.g., Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer) to carry out the duties outlined in our bylaws, Section 4(C)(1-4). 

These positions were not designed to be permanent or term-based. Rather, they were meant to be held for limited periods of time on a rotating basis to allow our members an opportunity to cut their teeth on these different types of officer positions in order to prepare them for similar roles within the Libertarian Party at the county, state, or national levels. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in learning what it's like to conduct a meeting using parliamentary procedure, take professional meeting minutes, or the requirements of accounting compliance.

For more information on the requirements of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasury as outlined in Sections 4(C)(1-4) of our bylaws, go here. 

In addition to these officer positions, we also have opportunities for individuals wishing to take on the roles of Political Director, Membership Director, Communications Director, and Chair of the Outreach Committee. Their duties are, as follows: 

Political Director - interface with candidates and help guide the overall strategy of the LPRC.

Membership Director - Coordinator with Secretary and Treasurer to ensure members are appropriately credentialed and up-to-date on dues. 

Communications Director - Responsible for drafting and disseminating press releases, blog posts, content on our Facebook brand page, press statements, and the overall message of the LPRC. 

Chair of Outreach Committee - Manages a team of 3-4 members and is responsible for crafting and successfully implementing a plan to engage and educate a wider audience and expand the sphere of influence the LPRC has. 

If you are interested in throwing your hat in the ring for one or more (or all!) of these available positions, be it now or at a later date, please contact us at board@lpradicalcaucus.org. 

There's always opportunities to participate and get involved -- be radical with us! 

Board member, Kim Ruff, has submitted an proposal for an amendment to the Bylaws. Ruff's proposal can be viewed here.  

The LPRC Bylaws have the following requirements for proposed Revisions. This  is the Notice required for the Ruff proposal.

11. AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS

A. General Provisions

Amendments to these Bylaws may be made using either of the following processes:

1) By unanimous consent of the Directors in attendance, over two consecutive Board meetings, with a reading each time;

2) By 3/4 majority vote at a National Convention LPRC General Membership Meeting, after a full reading.

B. Notice

Proposed changes must be published 30 days before the meeting at which they will be considered.

The Libertarian Party Radical Caucus will be hosting its annual Convention for all voting members on Saturday, June 24, 2017 using the web-based teleconferencing system, Zoom. 

The annual digital Convention, commencing at 2:00pm (14:00) EDT, will be broken into two sessions, each two hours long, with a 30-minute break in between. During the meeting, we will be discussing the work done by the 2016-17 session of the Platform Committee as well as a variety of other topics related to strategy, messaging, and the work of our various subcommittees. 

All members are encouraged to attend, but only voting members are able to vote on any items put forward during the meeting. To help facilitate our digital convention, the Convention Planning Committee, chaired by Louisiana State Coordinator Marcel Graugnard, has proposed the following standing rules to keep our meeting orderly and on track. 

As we near the Convention date, this notice will be revised to include a finalized agenda, guidebook on the Platform Committee Proposals and changes, and other related materials, so check back periodically for revisions. 

The LPRC is currently seeking qualified radical candidates to take on the important role of State Coordinators for their state. 

As outlined in our bylaws [Section 6(c)], State Coordinators are responsible for promoting radical libertarianism and a radical vision for the Libertarian Party; recruiting additional members to the LPRC; and, recommending the formal endorsement by the LPRC Board of suitable candidates (for internal LP positions as well as for public office) in their state.

In addition to the requirements in their respective states, State Coordinators qualify as Board Members of the LPRC and vote on all bylaws proposals, committee compositions, candidate endorsements, and any other issues brought before the Board during our bimonthly meetings. 

To qualify, an applicant must be a member in good standing of the National Libertarian Party, their State Affiliate, and a voting member of the LPRC.  

States that are currently lacking Coordinators are, as follows: 

• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Maryland
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Utah
• Vermont
• West Virginia
• Wyoming

If you reside in one of those states and are interested in taking on the position of State Coordinator, please email board@lpradicalcaucus.org.