January 19TH, 2021
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:52 PM on January 19th, 2021 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, John Morrisey – Secretary, Will Dukes – Treasurer, Membership Chair- Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: Katie Groves
Regular Members: Phillip Frye
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by John Morrisey and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the December 15th, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by John Morrisey and without objection.
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – John Morrisey
Guest Speaker – Jim Turney
Treasurer Report – Wayne Jackman
By-Laws Report – No Report
Finance Report – Wayne Jackman
Communications Report – Wayne Jackman
Membership Report – Wayne Jackman
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- Agenda and minutes approved
New Business
- Discussion
- Meeting Discussions:
- No nominations for Secretary John Morrisey will continue Month to Month till new secretary is found.
- Ralph led a discussion on the Pro Life movement. He read a letter written to Governor Cuomo. The topic went into a group discussion with varying points of view.
- Chair Report Registrations are up and increasing. Opportunities for increasing was opened for discussion.
- Vice Chair Report. Will suggested we put flyers in CBD shops, Vape Shops, Gun Ranges and Breweries.
- Secretary – nothing to report
- Treasury Report – Filed on time/ Current Balance 4,298.06 on hand. Tabled a Budget Discussion to next meeting in February
- Bylaws nothing to report
- Finance waiting on transition to Wayne from for statements and control of account from bank
- Communications – 47,800 Post Reactions and 16,200 engagements both increases. 27 new likes which may suggest some shadow banning. 48,000 viewed activity and page views came in lower at 418. Wayne is awaiting list of e-mails.
- Meeting Discussions:
Adjournment
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by John Morrisey and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on February 16th, 2021, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: John Morrisey
December 19th, 2020 (Draft)
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:32PM on December 19th, 2020 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Will Dukes – Vice-Chair, John Morrisey – Secretary, Wayne Jackman – Treasurer
Voting Members: Katie Groves
Regular Members: None
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Greg Peele made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Wayne Jackman and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the November 15th, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by John Morrisey and without objection.
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – John Morrisey
Guest Speaker – Jim Turney
Treasurer Report – Wayne Jackman
By-Laws Report – No Report
Finance Report – Wayne Jackman
Communications Report – Wayne Jackman
Membership Report – Wayne Jackman
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- None
New Business
- Annual Officer Elections
- Meeting Discussions:
- No nominations for Secretary. John Morrisey will continue month to month until a new secretary is found.
- Izzy Point of Order to discuss responding to people on the web. Discussion on how we should respond on debated topics. John Morrisey expressed his concerns for a more polite and welcoming approach to political debate on the Facebook Page or Group. Izzy believed a more aggressive approach attracts more members. He went on to say debate many times not nice attracts more than it loses. Wayne and Izzy agreed to take this debate to be tabled between them.
- Jim Turney gave a campaign update from the Jorgensen Campaign. He reviewed the pluses and the minuses and the forward view for the Libertarian Party.
- Meeting Discussions:
Adjournment
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by John Morrisey and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:17pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on January 19th, 2021, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: John Morrisey
NOVEMBER 17TH, 2020
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:44PM on November 17th, 2020 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Membership Chair- Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: Katie Groves, Will Dukes
Regular Members: Phillip Frye
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Greg Peele made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Wayne Jackman and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the October 13th, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and without objection.
Roundtable Discussion- Election results.
5 Minute Recess
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Finance Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Membership Report – Wayne Jackman
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- None
New Business
- Annual Officer Elections
- Chair nominations:
- Mari Peele nominated Ralph Groves for Chair. The nomination was seconded by Wayne Jackman and accepted by Chairman Groves.
- No other nominations were put forth and Chairman Groves was reelected unanimously.
- Vice-Chair nominations:
- No eligible candidates were nominated in the first round.
- Greg Peele moved to wave the requirements for residence and attendance. Wayne Jackman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
- Chairman Groves nominated Juana De La Cruz for Vice-Chair. The nomination was seconded by Greg Peele. She was not present but had previously expressed her willingness to serve to the Chair.
- Mari Peele nominated Will Dukes for Vice-Chair and the nomination was seconded by Greg Peele. Mr. Dukes accepted the nomination.
- Nominations were closed and Will Dukes was elected by a majority vote.
- Secretary nominations:
- No eligible candidates were nominated in the first round.
- Greg Peele moved to wave the requirements for residence and attendance. Wayne Jackman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
- Greg Peele nominated Wayne Jackman for Secretary and the nomination was declined.
- No further nominations were made and the position remains vacant.
- Treasurer nominations:
- Greg Peele nominated Wayne Jackman for Treasurer and the nomination was seconded by Mari Peele.
- Wayne Jackman accepted the nomination and was elected with four ayes and 1 abstention.
- Chair nominations:
Adjournment
Mari Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:56pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on December 15th, 2020, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
OCTOBER 13TH, 2020
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:38PM on October 13th, 2020 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Vice Chair – Pedro Geliga, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Membership Chair- Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: Katie Groves
Regular Members: None
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the August 18th, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and without objection.
Guest Speaker- Valerie Anderson from Friend’s of Split Oak speaking on the Split Oak Forest issue.
5 Minute Recess
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Finance Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Membership Report – Wayne Jackman – BBQ 10-17-2020 at Langford Park on Bumby Ave.
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- None
New Business
- Motion 2020-16 (See Appendix A and Appendix B)
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Second: Pedro Geliga
- Disposition:
- Pedro Geliga made a motion to divide the question to consider the recommendation on Amendment 4 separately. This motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
- Wayne Jackman made a motion to divide the question to consider the recommendation on Amendment 5 separately. This motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
- The remainder of the main motion passed unanimously.
- Text: I move for the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Florida to make the following endorsements:
- Jo Jorgensen for President and Jeremy “Spike” Cohen for Vice-President
- To write in “None of the Above” for Orange County Sheriff
- To write in “None of the Above” for Orange County Property Appraiser
- To vote “NO” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 1
- To vote “NO” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 2
- To vote “NO” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 3
- To vote “YES” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 4
- To vote “NO” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 5
- To vote “NO” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 6
- To vote “NO” on Orange County Charter Question #1
- To vote “YES” on Orange County Charter Question #2
- To vote “YES” on Orange County Charter Question #3
- Motion 2020-17 (Division from Motion 2020-16)
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Disposition: Passed (5 yea, 1 nay)
- Text:
- I move for the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Florida to make the following endorsements:
- To vote “YES” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 4
- Motion 2020-18 (Division from Motion 2020-16)
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Disposition: Passed (4 yea, 2 nay)
- Text:
- I move for the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Florida to make the following endorsements:
- To vote “NO” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 5
Adjournment
Mari Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:28pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on November 17th, 2020, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2020
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:42PM on September 8th, 2020 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Membership Chair- Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: Katie Groves
Regular Members: None
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the August 18th, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and without objection.
Roundtable Discussion- Planning session for supporting the Jo Jorgensen Campaign.
5 Minute Recess
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Finance Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Membership Report – Wayne Jackman – BBQ 10-17-2020 at Langford Park on Bumby Ave.
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- None
New Business
- Motion 2020-15 – Candidate Contribution
- Mover: Ralph Groves
- Second: Greg Peele
- Disposition: The motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 abstain.
- Text: I move that the Libertarian Party of Orange County contribute $250 to Davie Parrish for Columbia County Tax Collector.
Adjournment
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:56pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on October 13th, 2020, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
AUGUST 18TH, 2020
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:34PM on August 18th, 2020 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Membership Chair- Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: None
Regular Members: Kadesha Bruce, Will Dukes, Katie Groves, Jonathan Scocco
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the July 21st, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and without objection.
Guest Speaker – Florida Jo Jorgensen Campaign Coordinator, Chandler Langevin
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report –Differed to the bylaws motions on the agenda.
Finance Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Membership Report – Wayne Jackman
- Motion 2020-14 – Budget Increase
- Mover: Wayne Jackman
- Second: Greg Peele
- Disposition: passed unanimously
- Text: I move to increase the events budget up to $400.
- Notes: This increased the previous events budget from $250 to $400. At the time of this motion, no expenditures had been made from this budget item.
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- None
New Business
- Motion 2020-12 – Second Hearing (See Special Rule and APPENDIX A)
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Second: no required for second hearing
- Disposition: The question was called by Wayne Jackman and seconded by Mari Peele with no objection. The original motion passed unanimously.
- Text: I move to amend the Libertarian Party of Orange County Constitution Article III Section IV to replace the text “a registered member of the Libertarian Party of Florida” with “a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter, a Libertarian Party of Florida member” and to append “If an officer election is conducted and no qualified person is elected to that office, a motion to suspend the rules to waive officer eligibility requirements for that office for the duration of the term of office and reopen nominations for that office may be passed by a 2/3 vote. The requirement for an officer to be a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and member may not be waived. “
- Special Rule: According to Article V Section III: “Amendments to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Platform must be brought up for consideration at the previous business meeting.” Therefor, this vote will be on whether or not to take up the motion to amend. If it passes, the final vote on the bylaws amendment shall occur during the next business meeting.
- Motion 2020-13 – Second Hearing (See Special Rule and APPENDIX B)
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Second: not required for second hearing.
- Disposition: passed unanimously
- Text: I move to amend the Libertarian Party of Orange County Bylaws Article II Section II to be replace with “The Chair may appoint any person who is a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and Libertarian Party of Florida member to serve as a committee chair subject to a majority confirmation vote if the appointee is an LPOC voting member or a 2/3 confirmation vote otherwise.”
- Special Rule: According to Article V Section III: “Amendments to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Platform must be brought up for consideration at the previous business meeting.” Therefor, this vote will be on whether or not to take up the motion to amend. If it passes, the final vote on the bylaws amendment shall occur during the next business meeting.
Adjournment
Mari Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:04pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on September 8th, 2020, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
APPENDIX A
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE III: OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section IV
Officers must be a voting member of LPOC, a registered member of the Libertarian Party of Florida a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter, a Libertarian Party of Florida member, and reside in Orange County. If an officer election is conducted and no qualified person is elected to that office, a motion to suspend the rules to waive officer eligibility requirements for that office for the duration of the term of office and reopen nominations for that office may be passed by a 2/3 vote. The requirement for an officer to be a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and member may not be waived.
APPENDIX B
Bylaws
ARTICLE II: STANDING COMMITTEES
Section II
Committee chairs shall be appointed by the Chair and confirmed by majority vote.
The Chair may appoint any person who is a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and Libertarian Party of Florida member to serve as a committee chair subject to a majority confirmation vote if the appointee is an LPOC voting member or a 2/3 confirmation vote otherwise.
Business Meeting Minutes
JULY 21ST, 2020
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:37PM on July 21st, 2020 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Membership Chair- Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: Rob Casterline
Regular Members: None
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the June 23rd, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and without objection.
Guest Speaker – Andrew Darling for Orange County Sherriff
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Finance Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Membership Report – No Report
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- None
New Business
- Motion 2020-12 – First Hearing (See Special Rule and APPENDIX A)
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Second: Rob Casterline
- Disposition: passed unanimously
- Text: I move to amend the Libertarian Party of Orange County Constitution Article III Section IV to replace the text “a registered member of the Libertarian Party of Florida” with “a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter, a Libertarian Party of Florida member” and to append “If an officer election is conducted and no qualified person is elected to that office, a motion to suspend the rules to waive officer eligibility requirements for that office for the duration of the term of office and reopen nominations for that office may be passed by a 2/3 vote. The requirement for an officer to be a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and member may not be waived. “
- Special Rule: According to Article V Section III: “Amendments to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Platform must be brought up for consideration at the previous business meeting.” Therefor, this vote will be on whether or not to take up the motion to amend. If it passes, the final vote on the bylaws amendment shall occur during the next business meeting.
- Motion 2020-13 – First Hearing (See Special Rule and APPENDIX B)
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Second: Mari Peele
- Disposition: passed unanimously
- Text: I move to amend the Libertarian Party of Orange County Bylaws Article II Section II to be replace with “The Chair may appoint any person who is a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and Libertarian Party of Florida member to serve as a committee chair subject to a majority confirmation vote if the appointee is an LPOC voting member or a 2/3 confirmation vote otherwise.”
- Special Rule: According to Article V Section III: “Amendments to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Platform must be brought up for consideration at the previous business meeting.” Therefor, this vote will be on whether or not to take up the motion to amend. If it passes, the final vote on the bylaws amendment shall occur during the next business meeting.
Adjournment
Greg Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Rob Casterline and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on August 18th, 2020, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
APPENDIX A
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE III: OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section IV
Officers must be a voting member of LPOC, a registered member of the Libertarian Party of Florida a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter, a Libertarian Party of Florida member, and reside in Orange County. If an officer election is conducted and no qualified person is elected to that office, a motion to suspend the rules to waive officer eligibility requirements for that office for the duration of the term of office and reopen nominations for that office may be passed by a 2/3 vote. The requirement for an officer to be a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and member may not be waived.
APPENDIX B
Bylaws
ARTICLE II: STANDING COMMITTEES
Section II
Committee chairs shall be appointed by the Chair and confirmed by majority vote.
The Chair may appoint any person who is a registered Libertarian Party of Florida voter and Libertarian Party of Florida member to serve as a committee chair subject to a majority confirmation vote if the appointee is an LPOC voting member or a 2/3 confirmation vote otherwise.
Business Meeting Minutes
JUNE 23RD, 2020
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 6:31PM on June 23rd, 2020 at Orlando Brewing by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer
Voting Members: Wayne Jackman
Regular Members: Rob Casterline
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Greg Peele made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Wayne Jackman and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman moved to approve the minutes from the May 19th, 2020 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and motion carried without objection.
Guest Speaker – First hand accounts from members who attended BlackLivesMatter protests in downtown Orlando.
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Finance Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Membership Report – No Report
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
- Vice-Chair Election – Mari Peele nominated Pedro Geliga for Vice-Chair. The nomination was seconded by Wayne Jackman. Pedro Geliga was unanimously elected as Vice Chair in absentia. Acceptance of the nomination was verified by Secretary Peele prior to the meeting.
New Business
- None
Adjournment
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:07pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 6:00PM on July 21st, 2020, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele