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A full delegate list is available at http://www.lpcolorado.org/conventionminutes.aspx although you have to scroll down through the state convention minutes to find the list.

Now that the Presidential race has become interesting (in addition to long-standing Libertarians we have a former Republican (Bob Barr) and a former Democrat (Mike Gravel) running for President as Libertarians), there is a lot more media attention out there. Libertarian candidates are starting to be mentioned on CNN and in the mainstream press. Altogether we have 14 . See http://www.lp.org/libertydecides/alpha.html for a complete list, with links to their websites. By the time the Convention closes on Monday May 26, we will have a candidate, and can start the campaigning in earnest.

Depending on who you talk to, these new contenders are a feature and/or a bug. Some Libertarians feel that we are now somewhat of a threat to the major parties, so they are now anxious to somehow co-opt us. Others feel we are finally making some headway. I'm not sure the distance between the Radical Libertarians (who come closer to believing in no government control at all) and the Reform Caucus (who want to mainstream some of our views) have ever been further apart, and that discussion will underly everything else that happens at Convention. I am sure both sides would disaagree at my description, but time and space here do now allow for a longer discussion. Both groups will have booths at the National Convention and will be happy to talk to you at great length on their views.

While you need to purchase a package to see the speakers (see http://www.denverlpcon.com for details) and attend many of the events, the exhibit area will be open to the public most of the time (although there is a reception on Thursday night for which you must be a registered attendee) , so if you find yourself in Denver over the weekend, feel free to drop by and see what's going on. The Convention is at the Sheraton Denver, on the 16th St Mall (until very recently, the Adam's Mark Hotel), and activities will be going on from Thursday, May 22 through noon on Monday, May 26. With a convention this size (there are over 1000 delegates, though not all may be able to make it), we can always use a volunteers, so just let me or BetteRose know.

Folks will be coming in from all over the country (and some nights rooms are even sold out), so if you have an interest in housing some visitors, contact our volunteer ride-share/room-share coordinator, Barbara Joy Waymire, at joys_lpcnews@yahoo.com. She will help match you up with folks looking for somewhere to stay, or someone to get a ride with.

New information will continue to be posted at the website right up until the Convention formally begins on Thursday, May 22. If you would like to come and help us pack up all the stuff that has to go to the hotel (from Michele's house in Aurora), we could sure use the muscle power. We'll be working Thursday-Sunday of THIS week to get everything ready. Just let any of us know (eva@gregandeva.net, mpoague@mac.com or betterose@aol.com).

For the most complete and up-to-date information on the Libertarian Party National Convention, check out http://www.denverlpcon.com

If you know anyone who wishes to volunteer for Convention, contact me below, or send email to : betterose@aol.com.

Eva Kosinski
1301 Jackson Ct
Louisville, CO 80027
303-666-5872
cell 303-817-9653
eva@gregandeva.net

See the Events Schedule

Notes from the Chair:

We held our first Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Feb 28, 2007 at Country Buffet in Longmont, where 15 of our members were recognized for their work in a number of different areas. We hope to do this again next year; it was a lot of fun. See the newsletter for photos.

Folks honored were: Rand Fanshier (ran for State House), Dwight Harding (ran for Attorney General), Kristen Hoyer (current Board), Eva Kosinski (current Board), Howard Lambert (work with booths and training), Derik Lane (current Board), Randy Luallin (current Board and ran for County Commissioner), Norm Olsen (ran for US Senate), Jerry Owen (handled Randy Luallin's campaign), Dan Ong (ran for CU Regent), Bo Shaffer (ran for County Sheriff, past Board chair, Parade float driver), Ralph Shnelvar (Lib. lunch and publicity), Paul Tiger (past Board, election reform, and "Lady Liberty" for parades), Jerry Van Sickle (work on Land Use regulations and Land Use Coalition), and Greg Woods (current Board).

RECENT EVENTS:

The first of a number of upcoming election-related events was held last fall in Longmont -- A Candidates Forum, hosted by the Longmont Times-Call. They invited ALL the candidates (sadly, all could not be there, but most sent replacements), so should you have an opportunity to communicate to the Times-Call, please let them know that we appreciate their thoroughness in an age where most of the media spends a good deal of time ignoring minor party candidates.

UPCOMING EVENTS: (SEE THE WEBSITE UNDER EVENTS) There are a number of events being sponsored by other organizations where LPBC members are speaking, that you may want to attend.

SATURDAY, OCT 12 5-7 PM LOUISVILLE REC CENTER LPBC will be hosting a "Libertarian Candidates Forum" at the Louisville Recreation Center on October 28. It will be from 5-7 on Saturday, and we have a room that will hold 100 people. We will have trifold flyers in the next couple of days. PLEASE let us know ( outreach@lpboulder.org or chair@lpboulder.org) if you can get flyers around to places like libraries, coffee shops, etc. This will be a good opportunity for our candidates to speak. Please come if you can. A big room looks empty if we don't have enough people. Neither the League of Women Voters, nor the Business and Professional Women, traditionally strong supporters of candidate forums, chose NOT to hold one this year, in favor of covering ballot issues, leaving voters out in the cold, so we are likely to pick up some attendees.

I've got indications from both organizations that they would work with us on one next time around, so next election, we'll have to be on the ball earlier in the process so we can get on candidates' schedules and get everyone, not just Libertarians, and work with groups that do care about getting information out there so they don't have to choose between candidates and ballot issues.

CANDIDATES STILL NEED ASSISTANCE
Write Letters to the Editor supporting Libertarian candidates Put up a yard sign - this is prime time to get them out there Host a house party for a candidate of your choice (be sure to check their schedules)
Check the candidates websites and lpcocandidates.org for a list of all of them.
Write an article for yourhub.com about a candidate of your choice Tell everyone you know who the lib candidates are.

COUNTY CLERK IS STILL SEARCHING FOR ELECTION JUDGESIf you care about keeping elections honest, volunteer to be an election judge on Nov 7 and be sure no tampering gets done. Call 303-413-7754 to sign up. I just checked this morning, and they still need people.
Overloaded election judges trying to do several people's jobs can contribute to mistakes and problems. PLEASE get into the trenches and help make our elections better.

That's the news for now.

Eva Kosinski
chair@lpboulder.org

Past News Items

Interesting Reading

• Colorado Libertarian Forum
• Colorado's Libertarian Viewpoint - a nice publication by LPCO.   (6/26/05)
• Democracy Is Not Freedom by Rep. Ron Paul, MD. "Democracy is simply majoritarianism, which is inherently incompatible with real freedom. Our founding fathers clearly understood this ..."   (2/7/05)
• Dept. of Making Gov't Smaller (cartoon).   (10/15/04)
• LPCO Blog - News and views from the state LP, updated daily.   (7/26/04)
• Democracies and Republics for Dummies by LPCO member Doug Newman.   (5/02/04)
• There are 192 countries in the world – the US has troops in 135 of them. Details at The U.S. Global Empire.   (3/18/04)
• Articles by LPBC members
• Over 1,000 Libertarian quotes
• Suggested Books
• Press Releases: LPUS.   Op-eds: LPUS
• Quickies: Government 101 - Final Exam • Evolution of the Nanny State
• Clocks: National Debt Clock • Drug War Clock • Incarceration Clock
• Articles by Harry Browne …
• More interesting readng …

Calendar

• LPBC Weekly Lunches in Boulder:Every Thursday at 12:30pm, LOCATION CHANGE!
• Third Monday of each month at 11:30: LPBC east county luncheon at China Buffet in Longmont. Call to confirm: 720-373-0570

Libertarian 101

• lib·er·tar·i·an:   One who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state.
  – American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
• Great new introductory web site to Libertarianism: Libertarianism.com   (5/29/03)
• Excellent summary of the national LP platform, featuring 1-sentence LP positions on topics in 4 broad areas: Individual Rights and Civil Order • Trade and the Economy • Domestic Ills • Foreign Affairs. (1/15/04)
• What's a Libertarian?   (10/18/02)
• What is Libertarianism? (short)
• What is the Libertarian Party?
• The Libertarian Party on Today's Issues
• Are you a Libertarian? Take the World's Smallest Political Quiz:
• Do You Want Smaller Government? - Part I
• Do You Want Smaller Government? - Part II
• Libertarian FAQ
• The Libertarianism FAQ   (another nice FAQ; 1/29/04)
• A Short History of the LP 1971-2000
• Media comments about the Libertarian Party in 2001   (1/2/02)
• Are you as fed up with what's going on in Washington as I am?
• Libertarianism – The Path to Peace, Prosperity, and Freedom
• Want more information? The national organization will send you a packet of information about Libertarian ideas.
• Libertarian Celebrities & VIPs
• Ask Dr. Ruwart – Short answers to the tough questions that libertarians are frequently asked.
• Not sure who your elected officials are? Click here and enter your ZIP code near the top-left under "Find Your Representative:"
• Important Documents
  • The Declaration of Independence
  • The U.S. Constitution
  • The Constitution of the State of Colorado
• Suggested Books

Get Involved!

• Become a member?You can join the LPBC by printing and filling out the Membership Application.
• Need reasons to join? Here are 5 good reasons. And here are 10 more!
• Display a bumper sticker. Get them free!
• Register to Vote? You can change your party affiliation to "Libertarian" and register to vote at the Boulder County Clerk's office or by mail. You can check your current registration info as well as your voting districts here.
• Subscribe to the lpboulderemail list? The lpboulder email list is for announcements and discussions among our members. To subscribe, just click subscribe. (You can always unsubscribe later.) If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Webmaster.
• Write a letter to the editor.
• Circulate a petition and read how it is your right to do so here Legal Protection Of Petition Circulators
• Apply for an Appointed office in local government.
• Looking for ways to contribute more to the LPBC? Here are a few volunteer opportunities currently available:

  Volunteer Opportunities

  Event/Activity	Contact	Phone
  Several open board positions	Eva Kosinski	303-666-5872
  Write an article for the monthly newsletter

• Regular Gatherings – All libertarians are welcome to attend:
  • Weekly lunches: Thursdays 12:30 at Bentley's (Boulder Broker Inn). Contact LPBC Chair for details
  • Monthly board meetings: Second Wednesday of each month around 6:30pm. Location and exact time vary; for the next meeting location, see the Calendar section.

Candidates & Issues

• Colorado LP Candidates for 2008
• Past Elections
• Campaigning
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LPBC Administration

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• Future Agendas & Past Minutes
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