LP Illinois News - November 2008 #1
Libertarian Election Results
Libertarians across Illinois worked hard this year to support electoral progress for our party. Although we did not win any new offices this cycle, we do have a number of victories to take pride in:
- The 2008 Presidential ticket of Bob Barr and Wayne Root drew about 500,000 votes across the country--a 26% increase over our 2004 total, in spite of the Obamamania that swept much of the public and the press
- Larry Stafford, our U.S. Senate candidate, spread the message of liberty through numerous newspaper, radio, and television opportunities across Illinois and drew nearly 50,000 votes in his first election campaign
- Dan Druck and Eric Ferguson, our candidates for U.S. Congress—who were not allowed on voter ballots—continued our fight for fair ballot access law in Illinois
- Julie Fox has already announced her candidacy for State Controller and over a dozen others have also expressed interest in becoming Libertarian Party candidates in the 2010/2012 elections
- Through the success of our state-wide petition drive, we provided the Libertarian Party alternative to every voter in Illinois, while gaining invaluable expertise to benefit future petition drives on every level
- We've grown LP Illinois membership by 20% this year and volunteers continue to flow in
- We have five new chapters forming and rejuvenation of a number of our existing chapters
- We have 11 newly-elected LP Illinois officers, enthusiastic about growing our Party and libertarian influence in our society
The Libertarian Party of Illinois thanks everyone who participated in this year's elections, including our activists, candidates, donors, petitioners and voters. Without you, our victories would not be possible.
If you would like to continue our progress forward, now's the time to tell our:
- Activism Chair that you would like to staff an outreach booth
- Campaigns Chair that you would like to be a candidate
- Fundraising Chair that you would like donate your time or money
- Legislative Chair that you would like to watch the workings of Congress
- Membership Chair that you would like to start a chapter
- Public Relations Chair that you would like to help share our message
You can make our next victory happen.
"The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression." - Thomas Jefferson
LP Illinois to Participate in the `End the Fed' Rally
The Libertarian Party of Illinois will be taking part in the "End the Fed" rally in Chicago on November 22nd.
We will meet between 11 am at the Plaza @ 401 N. Michigan, have announcements and a speech, then go on a sign wave/lit distribution march winding up at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank. Pass this along to all your members and friends.
Please let Dave Brady @ dabrady63@comcast.net, Chris Jenner @ cjenner01@yahoo.com or Eric Bresson @ edbresson@yahoo.com know that you can be there. ALSO if you can help make signs or any other ideas on helping please lets us know.
Read through this news article from Bloomberg.com. It'll give you motivation to be there.
When: November 22, 2008 11:00 AM
Location: Plaza @
Street: 401 N. Michigan
City/Town: Chicago, IL
For more information on End the Fed, check out EndTheFed.us.
Bond-Fayette Co. Libertarians: Upcoming Events
There is a lot of exciting news coming from the Bond-Fayette County Libertarians. The following is a list of some of their most recent announcements, as well as some upcoming events in which they will be taking part:
· Nathan Dothager has been elected to serve as the new Bond-Fayette County Libertarian Chapter Chair. Nathan served as Vice Chair when the Chapter was first organized in 2005 under the name Okaw Valley Libertarians.
· The Bond Fayette County Libertarian Chapter will be participating in Vandalia's Old Tyme Christmas on Friday, November 21st. The Chapter will be serving hot chocolate to event goers, distributing information about the Chapter, holding a drawing to give away a basket of gourmet chocolates and more! The event runs from 5-8 p.m. and all area Libertarians are encouraged to help man the table as well as enjoy the camaraderie and festivities. Those helping to set up the table are asked to be at the Sunshine House Health Food Store at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the Bond-Fayette County Libertarians Meetup Group at: http://libertarian.meetup.com/316/
The Mothers Institute to host Financial Transparency in Government Workshop
The Mothers Institute is sponsoring a Financial Transparency in Government Workshop in Greenville on Saturday, December 6th at 12 noon (exact location to be announced).
Adam Andrzejewski, Executive Director of ForTheGoodOfIllinois.org will give a concise and exciting 15-minute presentation demonstrating how regular people with common sense are transforming Illinois education and ultimately all of Illinois government. This will be followed by a two-hour training session, which will instruct workshop attendees on successful strategies to encourage and assist school boards in promoting transparency in government at the K-12 level. In addition, information will be provided regarding the financial transparency of our community and state colleges. Plan to attend this workshop and discover for yourself the momentum and energy that is building within our local communities for accountability with public funds. For more information on For the Good of Illinois, visit ForTheGoodOfIllinois.org.
For more information on the event, visit The Mothers Institute at TheMothersInstitute.org or contact MI Director Jan Stover at 618-580-8766.
Lake County Pro Second Amendment Resolution
A Lake County Pro Second Amendment Resolution will be brought before the County Board on Tuesday, November 18th at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at 18 N. County St. 10th Floor Waukegan IL 60085. Click here for a map.
Libertarians are invited to show their support for the Constitution and help protect our rights by attending.There is a security check at the County Building, so don't be armed in any way (flashlights, knives etc.) and allow plenty of extra time.
For more info, contact jsei@... and visit www.pro2aresolution.com.
The Libertarian Party of Illinois Needs Your Help
The Libertarian Party of Illinois strives to do its best in conveying the ideas of smaller government and more civil liberties to a broader audience. One way we do so is by supporting our candidates at a local and state level. However, we cannot do it without your support.
Your donations will help us in our drive to spread the message of Liberty and Freedom. Even the smallest amount can help in the biggest way.
Please, donate today.
Join the Party
Don't forget, though you may already be a member of the national Libertarian Party or your local chapter, this does not automatically make you a member of the state party. If you are not a member of the LP Illinois, join today! It's easy and it's free. Simply follow the link to the Join page on our website, LPIllinois.org.
Already a member of LP Illinois? Well, there is no better way to show your support of the state party than to volunteer your time.
For more ideas on how you can help, check out the Volunteer page on the website.
Letter to the Editor
The Libertarian Party of Illinois Newsletter wants to hear from you! Make your opinions known with a letter to the editor. Submit your editorial to news@lpillinois.org. From the letters submitted, we will select one to appear in each current post of the LP-Illinois Newsletter.
(Please limit letters to 250 words. Include the words: "Letter to the Editor" in the subject line of the e-mail.)
Words of Wisdom
"[I]n this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
~ Benjamin Franklin
"The same prudence which in private life would forbid our paying our own money for unexplained projects, forbids it in the dispensation of the public moneys."
~ Thomas Jefferson