LP Illinois News - September 2008 #2
BARR TO HEADLINE LP ILLINOIS CONVENTION
The Libertarian Party of Illinois ("LP Illinois") has announced that former Georgia Congressman and current Libertarian U.S. Presidential candidate Bob Barr will be the keynote speaker at LP Illinois' Annual Convention.
"We are pleased to have Congressman Barr headline our convention," said Valiant Vetter, State Chair of LP Illinois. "With the presidential election following the convention by a month and with the Congressman's very busy schedule, I look forward to him speaking about the upcoming election and the importance of Libertarian action at this critical time in the history of our nation," added Vetter.
The LP Illinois Annual convention will be held the weekend of Friday October 3rd through Sunday October 5th at the Doubletree Oak Brook hotel, 1909 Spring Road, in Oak Brook, Illinois. The theme of this year's convention is: "Vote Libertarian - Win a Free Country."
In addition to Barr, LP Illinois will be having workshops on the Illinois Constitutional Convention, Freedom of Information Act, Libertarian Outreach, Transparency in Government and School Choice. There will be a Friday night social event and "Libertarian Jeopardy" on Saturday. LP Illinois' annual business meeting, where Party officers are elected, is slated for Sunday.
Other speakers include Larry Stafford, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois, as well as Dan Druck and Allan Stevo, congressional candidates who are engaged in law suits challenging ballot access laws in Illinois.
This year's Convention Sponsors include: the Sam Adams Alliance, Illinois Policy Institute and Americans for Fair Taxation.
For further information on the convention, visit LPIllinois.org. To reserve a room at the Doubletree Oak Brook, call: 630-472-6000.
The Libertarian Party of Illinois is a political home for those who value honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility and compassion.
DONATIONS FOR THE SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS
One of our main fundraising activities will be our silent and live auctions of products and services which will take place during the banquet. At past conventions, members have donated items from baked good to gold coins, restaurant and hotel gift certificates to professional services. What will be available this year? That's up to our generous members.
All donations are gratefully accepted at the door, but advance notice is appreciated. Please send an email pertaining to any donations you plan on bringing to Convention@LPIllinois.org.
CONVENTION RATES EXTENDED
If you have not yet made your hotel reservations at the Doubletree in Oak Brook, it is not too late. The special LP Illinois group rate of $82 has been extended until September 26.
A special thanks to Debra Aaron for making this possible.