Libertarian Party of Illinois 2008 Convention

As always, the LP Illinois Convention will be a a jam-packed weekend of inspiration, education, participation, and fun.

This year the convention will be hosted October 3-5 at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook.

Call (630) 472-6000 for hotel reservations or book online with the Group Code LPI. The special LP Illinois $82 rate has been extended until 9/26, so make your reservation today.

Convention Agenda

Friday night will kickoff at 6 p.m. with hors de oeuvres, socializing, and a cash bar. One of the most important aspects of our Convention is the opportunity to meet and network with other members, when you can recharge your batteries, catch up with old friends, make new ones, and share new ideas and strategy.

On Saturday, workshops and presentations will be provided for activists who want to rev up their involvement in the liberty movement, including:

• The Illinois Constitutional Convention (ConCon)
• Libertarian Outreach
• Transparency in Government
• The Freedom of Information Act
• School Choice
• A Toastmasters International demonstration meeting

During the convention we will also hear Libertarian Candidate for US Senate, Larry Stafford as well as Dan Druck and Allan Stevo, congressional candidates who are engaged in law suits challenging ballot access laws in Illinois.

Libertarian Jeopardy will return this year as our most knowledgeable members are pitted against each other for the title of LP Illinois Libertarian Jeopardy Champion.

Will there be a Libertarian in the house to beat 2007 champion Dan O'Connell? You'll have to be there to find out.

Saturday night's main event is a banquet followed by a presentation by our headliner, Libertarian Candidate for U.S. President, Bob Barr!

Bob is pictured (left) with long-time Illinois Libertarian Fran Holt at the 2008 Libertarian Party nominating convention in Denver.

The banquet will be bracketed by silent and live auctions of products and services. This is one of our main fundraising activities and you can make it possible by donating to the cause.

Donations range from baked goods to gold coins, from restaurant and hotel gift certificates to professional services.

All donations are gratefully accepted at the door, but we do appreciate advance notice to help us organize. So, please send an email regarding any donations you plan to bring to gro.sionillIPL@noitnevnoC.

Saturday night we also give awards to those who have provided exceptional service to advancing liberty in Illinois. If you would like to nominate an outstanding Illinois Libertarian, call State Chair Val Vetter at 800-735-1776.

Business Meeting

On Sunday we have our annual business meeting, which includes:

• Officer reports - Including those from the State Chair, Membership Chair, and Treasurer.
• Officer elections - Every officer position is up for election this year. Please consider becoming a liberty leader in Illinois by volunteering for one of these vital positions. Call State Chair Val Vetter at 800-735-1776 for more information.
• Bylaw changes - LP Illinois members can vote on proposed changes to the Party Bylaws. Download the current Bylaws and the proposed changes.

All members of the Party are welcome to attend. There is no charge if you would like to only attend the business meeting, however, you must be a LP Illinois member by September 5th, 2008 to be eligible to vote. If you are unsure of your membership status, email gro.sionillIPL@pihsrebmeM

The business meeting is followed by a short State Organizing Committee meeting, so the new officers and chapter representatives can get moving on any urgent issues.

Registration

Sign up online for the LP Illinois Convention with the package option that best fits your interests and budget:

• Platinum $195: This exclusive package includes all meals*, workshops, speakers, and events, plus reserved seating at the keynote speaker's table for Saturday lunch and/or dinner. ALL PLATNIUM PACKAGES HAVE BEEN SOLD OUT!
  
• Gold $170: Our most popular package includes all meals*, workshops, speakers, and events.
• Bronze $95: This thrifty package gets you in to all workshops, speakers, and events, including the Friday night party. You are on your own for meals, but there are dining options at the hotel and the Oak Brook Center mall is right across the street from the hotel with many more meal options and A-list shopping for those so inclined.
• Banquet $65: Join us Saturday evening starting at 5:30 for cocktails (cash bar), followed at 6 p.m. with dinner* and Bob Barr's keynote presentation. Afterwards, we'll have the Libertarian silent and live auctions, honors for Libertarian activists, and plenty of libertarian conversation. Register at the door, available while supplies last.
• Keynote $20: All the Saturday evening events are yours, except dinner. Please register at the door.

*Meals: If you purchase a package with meals, Saturday's dinner options are: Chicken Parmesan, Grilled Yellowfin Tuna, or Pork Loin. If you could note your choice with your registration, we would appreciate it. Meal options selected on Saturday, October 4th cannot be guaranteed available.

More Information

The 2008 Convention Committee is hard at work to provide you with a terrific Convention.

If you would like to provide your help to the committee or have any questions, email Convention Chair Debra Aaron at gro.sionillIPL@noitnevnoC.

Otherwise, register today and join in the fun from October 3-5 as we accelerate the liberty movement.