LPOC Secretary
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PRESS RELEASE – MARCH 2ND, 2020

Libertarian Party of Orange County​     
PO Box 679334​    Orlando, Fl 32867        
2 March 2020

Contact: Ralph Groves, Chair@lporangefl.org, 571-314-2434            
Correspondence: secretary@lporangefl.org   

FOR RELEASE to Ms. Jessica Bryce Young, Editor-in-Chief, Orlando Weekly,
16 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801

On 4 February, Ocoee resident Ralph Groves, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Orange County,
met Ocoee District 1 Commissioner Larry Brinson, Sr. at City Hall. Mr. Groves presented a
Libertarian Party endorsement to Mr. Brinson about the forthcoming centennial commemoration
of the tragic 1920 massacre of Black citizens of Ocoee. Libertarians oppose racism and promote
equal rights and harmony among all citizens

The Libertarian Party of Orange County is the Orange County affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Florida.
Libertarians support individual liberty and free markets for free people: https://orange.lpf.org/

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LPOC Secretary
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PRESS RELEASE – MARCH 9TH, 2020

Libertarian Party of Orange County​     
PO Box 679334​    Orlando, Fl 32867        
9 March 2020

Contact: Ralph Groves, Chair@lporangefl.org, 571-314-2434            
Correspondence: secretary@lporangefl.org   

PRESS RELEASE: Ms. Jennifer Drow, Director of Communications, Florida Catholic, 50 East Robinson Street, P.O. Box 1800, Orlando, FL 32802-1800

On 18 February, Deacon Fred Molina of the Diocese of Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force addressed the Libertarian Party of Orange County to heighten awareness of the scourge of human trafficking in Florida. In addition, Deacon Fred’s presentation encouraged Libertarians and their friends to help saved victims while working to put an end to the heinous practice of human trafficking. Deacon Fred’s presentation was received with high credibility due to his dedicated leadership of Task Force efforts since 2014.

The Libertarian Party of Orange County is the Orange County affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Florida. Libertarians support individual liberty and free markets for free people: https://orange.lpf.org/

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LPOC Secretary

JULY 2020 BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

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.

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LPOC Secretary
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SIGN WAVE FOR JO JORGENSEN, WINTER GARDEN, AUGUST 2020

Ralph Groves, LPOC Chairman, with daughter Katie, Winter Garden, Orange County.
Ralph Groves’ daughter and niece, Winter Garden.
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LPOC Secretary
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LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF ORANGE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE – LETTER TO OCOEE CITY COMMISSION, ON HUMAN RIGHTS FOR BLACK PEOPLE

TUESDAY JULY 7TH, 2020

Dear Commissioner Larry Brinson, Ocoee City Commission:

We of the Libertarian Party of Orange County (LPOC) agree with the need to improve human rights for Black people, as expressed by the Black Lives Matter movement.  In addition, we recognize that our nation’s justice system is broken and needs reform to prevent prosecutorial malfeasance from incarcerating innocent people — often disproportionally large numbers of Black people.

We take this opportunity to amplify our erstwhile support for a historical marker — planned for later this year — to commemorate the massacre of Black people in Ocoee a century ago.  We aspire to an egalitarian community in Ocoee where such massacres will never again occur.

Broadening the issue of Black Lives Matter, the LPOC Chairman has long advocated enhanced medical research for development of a vaccine against malaria.  Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of Africans every year — mostly African children under the age of five.

Please send our sentiments, expressed above, to Mayor Rusty Johnson and all Ocoee City Commissioners.

Thank you and best wishes.

Sincerely,

Ralph Groves, Ocoee Resident, District 1
Chairman
Libertarian Party of Orange County

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LPOC Secretary

AUGUST 2020 BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA

Agenda for the August 18th, 2020 Business Meeting

 DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020.

Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of political affiliation (or lack of). Our focus is the advancement of liberty within our local communities through activism, events, and Libertarian political candidates. Can’t make it and want to support the party? Follow our Livestream during the event and please consider contributing to our success by making a Donation.

Location:    Orlando Brewing   1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

6:00 – Meet and Greet

6:30 – Call to Order

Determination of Quorum – 75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members

Declaration of Proxy

Approval and Adoption of Agenda

Review and Approval of Minutes – Minutes for July 21st, 2020 Business Meeting

6:35 – Guest Speakers – Florida Jo Jorgensen Campaign Coordinator, Chandler Langevin.

6:55 – Officer Reports

Chair Report – Ralph Groves

Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga

Secretary Report – Mari Peele

Treasurer Report – Greg Peele

7:15 – Committee Reports

Bylaws Report

Finance Report

Communications Report

Membership Report

Platform Report

7:35 – Old Business

  • None

7:35 – New Business 

  • Motion 2020-12 SECOND READING (See APPENDIX A)
    • Mover: Greg Peele
    • Motion:  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 READING (See APPENDIX B)
    • Mover: Greg Peele
    • Motion:  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.
  • Floor Motions

8:00 – Adjourn

8:00 – Venues Close

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.

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LPOC Secretary

GUEST SPEAKER – AUGUST 2020 BUSINESS MEETING

Libertarian Party of Orange County presents:

Florida Jo Jorgensen Campaign Coordinator, Chandler Langevin.

The Libertarian Party of Orange County invites candidates for election to speak at our meetings without regard to party affiliation.
Being a guest speaker does not imply any type of endorsement from the Party.

We will be meeting on August 18th, 2020 at the Orlando Brewing at 1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, Fl 32806

Join us for a meet and greet starting at 6PM followed by our business meeting at 6:30PM.

All are welcome to the social and to hear our Featured Speaker as well to attend the Business Meeting which will follow.

Watch Live on Facebook
Draft Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes
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LPOC Secretary

JULY 2020 BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA

Agenda for July 21st, 2020 Business Meeting

 DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020.

Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of political affiliation (or lack of). Our focus is the advancement of liberty within our local communities through activism, events, and Libertarian political candidates. Can’t make it and want to support the party? Follow our Livestream during the event and please consider contributing to our success by making a Donation.

Location:    Orlando Brewing   1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

6:00 – Meet and Greet

6:30 – Call to Order

Determination of Quorum – 75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members

Declaration of Proxy

Approval and Adoption of Agenda

Review and Approval of Minutes – Minutes for June 23rd, 2020 Business Meeting

6:35 – Guest Speakers – Andrew Darling for Orange County Sherriff

6:55 – Officer Reports

Chair Report – Ralph Groves

Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga

Secretary Report – Mari Peele

Treasurer Report – Greg Peele

7:15 – Committee Reports

Bylaws Report

Finance Report

Communications Report

Membership Report

Platform Report

7:35 – Old Business

  • None

7:35 – New Business 

  • Motion 2020-12 (See APPENDIX A)
    • Mover: Greg Peele
    • Motion:  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 (See APPENDIX B)
    • Mover: Greg Peele
    • Motion:  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.
  • Floor Motions

8:00 – Adjourn

8:00 – Venues Close

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.

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LPOC Secretary
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GUEST SPEAKER – JULY 2020 BUSINESS MEETING

Libertarian Party of Orange County presents:

Andrew Darling for Orange County Sheriff speaking about his candidacy followed by Q&A. – https://andrewdarling.com/

The Libertarian Party of Orange County invites candidates for election to speak at our meetings without regard to party affiliation.
Being a guest speaker does not imply any type of endorsement from the Party.

We will be meeting on July 21st, 2020 at the Orlando Brewing at 1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, Fl 32806

Join us for a meet and greet starting at 6PM followed by our business meeting at 6:30PM.

All are welcome to the social and to hear our Featured Speaker as well to attend the Business Meeting which will follow.

Watch Live on Facebook
Draft Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes
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LPOC Secretary

JUNE 2020 BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES (DRAFT)

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

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LPOC Secretary

JUNE 2020 BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA (DRAFT)

Agenda for June 23rd, 2020 Business Meeting

 DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020.

Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of political affiliation (or lack of). Our focus is the advancement of liberty within our local communities through activism, events, and Libertarian political candidates. Can’t make it and want to support the party? Follow our Livestream during the event and please consider contributing to our success by making a Donation.

Location:    Orlando Brewing   1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

6:00 – Meet and Greet

6:30 – Call to Order

Determination of Quorum – 75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members

Declaration of Proxy

Approval and Adoption of Agenda

Review and Approval of Minutes – Minutes for May 19th, 2020 Business Meeting

6:35 – Guest Speakers – Libertarian BlackLivesMatter protesters

6:55 – Discussion on Libertarian solutions for a broken justice system.

7:15 – Officer Reports

Chair Report – Ralph Groves

Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga

Secretary Report – Mari Peele

Treasurer Report – Greg Peele

7:30 – Committee Reports

Bylaws Report

Finance Report

Communications Report

Membership Report

Platform Report

7:35 – Old Business

  • Vice-Chair Election

7:45 – New Business 

  • Floor Motions

8:00 – Adjourn

8:00 – Venues Close

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LPOC Secretary
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GUEST SPEAKERS – JUNE 2020 BUSINESS MEETING

Libertarian Party of Orange County presents:

First hand accounts from members who attended BlackLivesMatter protests in downtown Orlando. Followed by discussion on libertarian solutions for a broken justice system.

We will be meeting on June 23rd, 2020 at the Orlando Brewing at 1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, Fl 32806

Join us for a meet and greet starting at 6PM followed by our business meeting at 6:30PM.

All are welcome to the social and to hear our Featured Speaker as well to attend the Business Meeting which will follow.

Watch Live on Facebook
Draft Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes
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