Agenda for November 19th, 2019 Business Meeting and Annual Officer Elections
DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019.
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.
The meeting will start with a meet and greet at 7:00 PM. The official call to order for conducting party business is at 7:30 PM. If you can’t make it then, feel free to join us for some social time after!
Location: Village Inn Restaurant 3130 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Side room on the left
7:00 – Meet and Greet
7:30 – 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 October 15th, 2019 Business Meeting
7:50 – Officer Reports
Chair Report – Derek Ryan
Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
8:00 – Committee Reports
Bylaws Report
Finance Report
Communications Report
Membership Report
Candidates Report
Platform Report
8:20 – Old Business
None
8:30 – New Business
- Officer Elections – (See Appendix A and Appendix B for eligibility requirements.)
- Nominations
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Opportunity of Nominee Speeches
- Elections
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Committee Appointments by Chair (See Appendix C and Appendix D for additional information on committee composition.
- Motion 2020-01: Motion to Authorize an Annual Budget
- Mover: Greg Peele
- Text: I move to authorize an annual budget of the following expenditures:
- Up to $100 for the Communications Committee to maintain IT services including renewing the email and domain name services.
- Up to $110 for the Finance Committee to renew the USPS PO Box and purchase mail supplies.
- Up to $250 for the Membership Committee to plan and conduct outreach events.
- Up to $120 for the Communications Committee to print flyers, brochures, and other materials as needed.
- Up to $150 for the Communications Committee to sponsor social media advertising.
8:45 – On-boarding for newly elected officers
9:00 – Adjourn for Social Hour at Chili’s
11:00 – Venues Close
APPENDIX A – MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
Constitution
Article II: Membership and Dues
Section I
A regular member in the LPOC is defined as a person who signs the membership pledge “I hereby certify that I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals” and supports Libertarian principles. Registered membership in the Libertarian Party of Florida is sufficient to qualify as signing this pledge. Regular members maintain their membership status for life unless explicitly revoked.
Section II
An active member is defined as any person who is a regular member and has attended attends 6 of the previous 12 or 4 of the previous 6 regular business meetings. An active member who does not maintain the required attendance shall automatically become a regular member. If any member provides good and sufficient reason for an absence from a business meeting, the absence may be excused by a two-thirds vote. Absences from special called meetings and absences incurred by public officials due to conducting official duties shall be automatically excused. Excused absences shall be treated as if the member were in attendance at the business meeting for the purposes of determining active membership status and for requirements of state law, but not for any other purpose, including but not limited to determining quorum, threshold for passing motions, etc.
Section III
A voting member is defined as any person who is an active member, is not a member of another political party, and resides, is employed, or attends school at a documented physical address in Orange County. A voting member who joins another political party or fails to maintain an Orange County qualifying address shall automatically become an active member.
APPENDIX B – ELECTIONS
Constitution
Article III: Officers and Executive Committee
Section I
The officers of the LPOC consist of a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. These persons will be members of the Executive Committee.
Section II
Committee chairs, whether elected or appointed, will be members of the Executive Committee.
Section III
Officers shall be elected for a term of one year by a majority vote of voting members present at the November meeting of each year.
Section IV
Officers must be a voting member of LPOC, a registered member of the Libertarian Party of Florida, and reside in Orange County.
Section V
The Chair shall preside over meetings.
Section VI
The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Chair.
Section VII
The Secretary shall keep LPOC records including, but not limited to:
- Minutes of meetings
- Records of membership; and
- Official correspondence
The Secretary shall ensure members are informed of meetings and
events. The Secretary shall perform the duties of the Chair in the
absence of the Chair and the Vice-Chair.
Section VIII
The Treasurer shall be the Chief Financial Officer and shall receive,
hold, disburse, and account for all funds under the direction of the
Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall perform the duties of the Chair
in the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair, and the Secretary.
APPENDIX C – COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Constitution
Article III: Officers and Executive Committee
Section II
Committee chairs, whether elected or appointed, will be members of the Executive Committee.
APPENDIX D – COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Bylaws
Article II: Standing Committees
Section I
There will be the following standing committees: Finance, Communications, Membership, Bylaws, and Platform.
Section II
Committee chairs shall be appointed by the Chair and confirmed by majority vote.
Section III
The Vice-Chair shall be a member of the Membership Committee and the
Platform Committee. The Treasurer shall be a member of the Finance
Committee. The Secretary shall be a member of the Communications
Committee. The Chair shall be a member of the Bylaws Committee.
Section IV
Special committees may be created by majority vote for a specific
purpose. Special committees shall conduct business in accordance that
purpose and dissolve with a final report at the next annual business
meeting or an earlier date as specified in the authorizing motion.
Unless otherwise specified in the authorizing motion or in these Bylaws,
special committees shall have the same duties, requirements, and
privileges as standing committees.
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES – DECEMBER 17TH, 2019
Business Meeting Minutes
December 17th, 2019
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 7:52pm on December 17th, 2019 at The Village Inn by Chair – Ralph Groves.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Ralph Groves, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer
Voting Members: Wayne Jackman
Regular Members: None
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum of voting members was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Greg Peele made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ralph Groves and passed unanimously.
Floor Motion 2020-05
Approval of the Minutes
The minutes from the December 17th, 2019 business meeting we approved without contest.
Guest Speaker – Izzy Aly: “Solving the Millennial Puzzle” Book Tour
Guest Speaker – Steven Nekhaila – LPF Chairman and LNC Region 2 Representative
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
Candidates Report – No Report
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
New Business
Text: Propose the LPOC publicly endorses, and promotes our endorsement of, the petition and ballot initiative titled “Right of Adults to Cannabis”. (APPENDIX A)
Text: I move to authorize expenditure of up to $200 to purchase a branded 6′ tablecloth with the current Libertarian Party of Orange County Logo
Text: I move to authorize expenditure of up to $50 to purchase approximately 20 branded Libertarian Party of Florida pins.
Text: I move to change the venue back to Orlando Brewing for our next meeting.
Open Discussion
Adjournment
Mari Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:58pm by Chair – Ralph Groves. The next business meeting will be at 7:00pm on January 21st, 2020, at Orlando Brewing.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
APPENDIX A
“Right of Adults to Cannabis” Ballot Initiative
Ballot Summary: This amendment guarantees the right of persons over twenty-one years of age to possess, use, and cultivate cannabis (commonly referred to as marijuana), reserving to the State the power to regulate its purchase and sale in the interest of health and safety. This amendment applies only to Florida law and state action, and does not immunize violations of federal law.”
Full Text: All people in the State of Florida twenty-one years of age and older shall have the right under state laws to possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis. This right shall not be infringed except that the transfer of cannabis by purchase or sale may be regulated as necessary to ensure health and safety.
“Cannabis” in this section is defined as all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, and the seeds thereof.
The provisions of this section are sever-able and if any clause or sentence of this measure, or an application thereof, is adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, other provisions shall continue to be in effect to the fullest extent possible.
December 17th, 2019 Featured Speaker – Izzy Aly
Libertarian Party of Orange County presents:
Come join us for our December 2019 Business Meeting featuring Izzy Aly from Kronotiq Media, LLC.
“Izzy Aly is the founder, owner, and current president of Kronotiq Media as well as the author of ‘Solving the Millennial Puzzle: A guidebook to modern marketing.’ He will be speaking about his book, the latest updates on social media outreach efforts within the LPF and how these new concepts and techniques could be tailored to benefit the Libertarian Party of Orange County. He will also be discussing common issues affecting social media outreach and growth on politically biased platforms, as well as possible solutions to those issues.”
Check out his book at: www.millennialpuzzle.com/
We will be meeting on December 17th, 2019 at the Village Inn Restaurant at 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, Fl 34787.
All are welcome to the social and to hear our Featured Speaker as well to attend the Business Meeting which will follow.
Business Meeting Agenda – December 17th, 2019 (DRAFT)
Agenda for DECEMBER 17th, 2019 Business Meeting
DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019.
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.
The meeting will start with a meet and greet at 7:00 PM. The official call to order for conducting party business is at 7:30 PM. If you can’t make it then, feel free to join us for some social time after!
Location: Village Inn Restaurant 3130 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Side room on the left
7:00 – Meet and Greet
7:30 – 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 November 19th, 2019 Business Meeting
7:35 – Guest Speaker – Izzy Aly: “Solving the Millennial Puzzle” Book Tour
“Izzy Aly is the founder, owner, and current president of Kronotiq Media as well as the author of ‘Solving the Millennial Puzzle: A guidebook to modern marketing.’ He will be speaking about his book, the latest updates on social media outreach efforts within the LPF and how these new concepts and techniques could be tailored to benefit the Libertarian Party of Orange County. He will also be discussing common issues affecting social media outreach and growth on politically biased platforms, as well as possible solutions to those issues.”
Visit his website at – www.kronotiq.com/
Check out his book at: www.millennialpuzzle.com/
7:55 – Guest Speaker – Steven Nekhaila – LPF Chairman and LNC Region 2 Representative
“Steven Nekhaila is the current Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Florida as well as the Region 2 Representative on the Libertarian National Committee. He will be giving an update on the current state of the LPF and his vision for the party in 2020.”
8:05 – Officer Reports
Chair Report – Ralph Groves
Vice-Chair Report – Derek Ryan
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
8:15 – Committee Reports
Bylaws Report
Finance Report
Communications Report
Membership Report
Candidates Report
Platform Report
8:25 – Old Business
8:30 – New Business
8:45 – Adjourn for Social Hour at Chili’s
11:00 – Venues Close
APPENDIX A
“Right of Adults to Cannabis” Ballot Initiative
Ballot Summary: This amendment guarantees the right of persons over twenty-one years of age to possess, use, and cultivate cannabis (commonly referred to as marijuana), reserving to the State the power to regulate its purchase and sale in the interest of health and safety. This amendment applies only to Florida law and state action, and does not immunize violations of federal law.”
Full Text: All people in the State of Florida twenty-one years of age and older shall have the right under state laws to possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis. This right shall not be infringed except that the transfer of cannabis by purchase or sale may be regulated as necessary to ensure health and safety.
“Cannabis” in this section is defined as all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, and the seeds thereof.
The provisions of this section are sever-able and if any clause or sentence of this measure, or an application thereof, is adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, other provisions shall continue to be in effect to the fullest extent possible.
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES – NOVEMBER 19TH, 2019
Business Meeting Minutes
November 19th, 2019
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 7:54pm on November 19th, 2019 at The Village Inn by Chair – Derek Ryan.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Derek Ryan, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Platform Chair – Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: Ralph Groves
Regular Members: Rob Casterline
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum of voting members was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Greg Peele made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ralph Groves and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman made a motion to accept the minutes from the September 17th, 2019 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Chair Report – No Report
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Finance Report – No Report
Membership Report – No Report
Candidates Report – No Report
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
New Business
Text: I move to authorize an annual budget of the following expenditures:
Adjournment
Greg Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Wayne Jackman and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:06pm by Chair – Derek Ryan. The next business meeting will be at 7:00pm on December 17th, 2019, at The Village Inn Restaurant.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
Business Meeting Agenda – November 19th, 2019 (FINAL)
Agenda for November 19th, 2019 Business Meeting and Annual Officer Elections
DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019.
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.
The meeting will start with a meet and greet at 7:00 PM. The official call to order for conducting party business is at 7:30 PM. If you can’t make it then, feel free to join us for some social time after!
Location: Village Inn Restaurant 3130 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Side room on the left
7:00 – Meet and Greet
7:30 – 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 October 15th, 2019 Business Meeting
7:50 – Officer Reports
Chair Report – Derek Ryan
Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
8:00 – Committee Reports
Bylaws Report
Finance Report
Communications Report
Membership Report
Candidates Report
Platform Report
8:20 – Old Business
None
8:30 – New Business
8:45 – On-boarding for newly elected officers
9:00 – Adjourn for Social Hour at Chili’s
11:00 – Venues Close
APPENDIX A – MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
Constitution
Article II: Membership and Dues
Section I
A regular member in the LPOC is defined as a person who signs the membership pledge “I hereby certify that I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals” and supports Libertarian principles. Registered membership in the Libertarian Party of Florida is sufficient to qualify as signing this pledge. Regular members maintain their membership status for life unless explicitly revoked.
Section II
An active member is defined as any person who is a regular member and has attended attends 6 of the previous 12 or 4 of the previous 6 regular business meetings. An active member who does not maintain the required attendance shall automatically become a regular member. If any member provides good and sufficient reason for an absence from a business meeting, the absence may be excused by a two-thirds vote. Absences from special called meetings and absences incurred by public officials due to conducting official duties shall be automatically excused. Excused absences shall be treated as if the member were in attendance at the business meeting for the purposes of determining active membership status and for requirements of state law, but not for any other purpose, including but not limited to determining quorum, threshold for passing motions, etc.
Section III
A voting member is defined as any person who is an active member, is not a member of another political party, and resides, is employed, or attends school at a documented physical address in Orange County. A voting member who joins another political party or fails to maintain an Orange County qualifying address shall automatically become an active member.
APPENDIX B – ELECTIONS
Constitution
Article III: Officers and Executive Committee
Section I
The officers of the LPOC consist of a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. These persons will be members of the Executive Committee.
Section II
Committee chairs, whether elected or appointed, will be members of the Executive Committee.
Section III
Officers shall be elected for a term of one year by a majority vote of voting members present at the November meeting of each year.
Section IV
Officers must be a voting member of LPOC, a registered member of the Libertarian Party of Florida, and reside in Orange County.
Section V
The Chair shall preside over meetings.
Section VI
The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Chair.
Section VII
The Secretary shall keep LPOC records including, but not limited to:
The Secretary shall ensure members are informed of meetings and events. The Secretary shall perform the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair and the Vice-Chair.
Section VIII
The Treasurer shall be the Chief Financial Officer and shall receive, hold, disburse, and account for all funds under the direction of the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall perform the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair, and the Secretary.
APPENDIX C – COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Constitution
Article III: Officers and Executive Committee
Section II
Committee chairs, whether elected or appointed, will be members of the Executive Committee.
APPENDIX D – COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Bylaws
Article II: Standing Committees
Section I
There will be the following standing committees: Finance, Communications, Membership, Bylaws, and Platform.
Section II
Committee chairs shall be appointed by the Chair and confirmed by majority vote.
Section III
The Vice-Chair shall be a member of the Membership Committee and the Platform Committee. The Treasurer shall be a member of the Finance Committee. The Secretary shall be a member of the Communications Committee. The Chair shall be a member of the Bylaws Committee.
Section IV
Special committees may be created by majority vote for a specific purpose. Special committees shall conduct business in accordance that purpose and dissolve with a final report at the next annual business meeting or an earlier date as specified in the authorizing motion. Unless otherwise specified in the authorizing motion or in these Bylaws, special committees shall have the same duties, requirements, and privileges as standing committees.
Business Meeting Minutes – October 15th, 2019 (FINAL)
Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl.
Business Meeting Minutes
October 15th, 2019
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 7:30pm October 15th, 2019 at The Village Inn by Chair – Derek Ryan.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Derek Ryan, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Platform Chair – Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: Ralph Groves
Regular Members: None
Guest Speaker –Erin Palette – Operation: Blazing Sword
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum of voting members 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 made a motion to accept the minutes from the September 17th, 2019 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
LPF State Coordination Report –Derek Ryan
Chair Report –Derek Ryan
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Finance Report – No Report
Membership Report – No Report
Candidates Report – No Report
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Wayne Jackman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 09:57pm by Chair – Derek Ryan. The next business meeting will be at 7:00pm on November 19th, 2019, at The Village Inn Restaurant.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
October 15th, 2019 Featured Speaker – Erin Palette
Libertarian Party of Orange County presents:
Come join us for our October 2019 Business Meeting featuring Erin Palette from Operation: Blazing Sword.
“Operation Blazing Sword is a grass-roots organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ people become responsible firearm owners.”
We will be meeting on October 15th, 2019 at the Village Inn Restaurant at 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, Fl 34787.
All are welcome to the social and to hear our Featured Speaker as well to attend the Business Meeting which will follow.
Business Meeting Agenda –October 15th, 2019 (DRAFT)
Agenda for October 15th, 2019 Business Meeting
DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019.
NOTICE: This meeting is at our new regular business meeting venue in Winter Garden.
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.
The meeting will start with a meet and greet at 7:00 PM. The official call to order for conducting party business is at 7:30 PM. If you can’t make it then, feel free to join us for some social time after!
Location: Village Inn Restaurant 3130 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Side room on the left
7:00 – Meet and Greet
7:30 – 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 September 17th, 2019 Business Meeting
7:35 – Guest Speaker – Erin Palette from Operation: Blazing Sword
“Operation Blazing Sword is a grass-roots organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ people become responsible firearm owners. If you think you may need a firearm for armed self-defense but don’t feel comfortable going to a shooting range or a gun store by yourself, seek out any of our LGBTQ-friendly volunteer instructors. They will teach you the basics of firearm safety, operation and ownership for no cost and without judgement for your color, gender, sexual orientation, biology, or manner of dress.”
Please visit their website at – Operation: Blazing Sword
7:50 – Officer Reports
Chair Report – Derek Ryan
Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
8:00 – Committee Reports
Bylaws Report
Finance Report
Communications Report
Membership Report
Candidates Report
Platform Report
8:20 – Old Business
None
8:30 – New Business
None
8:45 – Adjourn for Social Hour at Chili’s
11:00 – Venues Close
Business Meeting Minutes – September 17th, 2019 (FINAL)
Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl.
Business Meeting Minutes
September 17th, 2019
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 7:30pm on September 17th, 2019 at The Village Inn by Chair – Derek Ryan.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Derek Ryan, Vice-Chair – Pedro Geliga, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer
Voting Members: none
Regular Members: Ralph Groves
Guest Speaker –Britney Stinson – Transitional Space
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum of voting members was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Greg Peele made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Pedro Geliga and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Greg Peele made a motion to accept the minutes from the July 16th, 2019 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Pedro Geliga and passed unanimously.
LPF State Coordination Report –Derek Ryan
Chair Report –Derek Ryan
Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Finance Report – No Report
Membership Report – No Report
Candidates Report – Greg Peele
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Greg Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Pedro Geliga and passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:29pm by Chair – Derek Ryan. The next business meeting will be at 7:00pm on October 15th, 2019, at The Village Inn Restaurant.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele , approved 10/15/19
September 17th, 2019 Featured Speaker – Britney Stinson
Libertarian Party of Orange County presents:
Come join us for our September 2019 Business Meeting featuring Britney Stinson from Transitional Space.
Learn about Transitional Space, a group that aims to bring transgender folks and allies (and potential allies) together thru fun events, social functions and support groups.
We will be meeting on September 17th, 2019 at the Village Inn Restaurant at 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, Fl 34787.
All are welcome to the social and to hear our Featured Speaker as well to attend the Business Meeting which will follow.
Business Meeting Agenda – September 17th, 2019 (DRAFT)
Agenda for September 17th, 2019 Business Meeting
DRAFT AGENDA – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Join the Libertarian Party of Orange County, FL for our regular business meeting on Tuesday, September 17th, 2019.
NOTICE: This meeting is at our new regular business meeting venue in Winter Garden.
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 succes by making a Donation.
The meeting will start with a meet and greet at 7:00 PM. The official call to order for conducting party business is at 7:30 PM. If you can’t make it then, feel free to join us for some social time after!
Location: Village Inn Restaurant 3130 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Side room on the left
7:00 – Meet and Greet
7:30 – 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 August 20th, 2019 Business Meeting
7:35 – Guest Speaker – Britney Stinson from Transitional Space
Transitional Space is a group that aims to bring transgender folks and allies (and potential allies) together thru fun events, social functions and support groups.
7:50 – Officer Reports
Chair Report – Derek Ryan
Vice-Chair Report – Pedro Geliga
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
8:00 – Committee Reports
Bylaws Report
Finance Report
Communications Report
Membership Report
Candidates Report
Platform Report
8:20 – Old Business
None
8:30 – New Business
None
8:45 – Adjourn for Social Hour at Chili’s
11:00 – Venues Close
Business Meeting Minutes – August 20th, 2019 (FINAL)
Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl.
Business Meeting Minutes
August 20th, 2019
Opening
The regular meeting of the Libertarian Party of Orange County, Fl. was called to order at 7:45pm on August 20th, 2019 at The Village Inn by Chair – Derek Ryan.
Present
Executive Committee: Chair – Derek Ryan, Vice-Chair – Pedro Geliga, Mari Peele – Secretary, Greg Peele – Treasurer, Platform Chair – Wayne Jackman
Voting Members: none
Regular Members: none
Determination of Quorum (75% of Executive Committee or 25% of all voting members)
Quorum of voting members was established.
Approval and Adoption of Agenda
Mari Peele made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
Wayne Jackman made a motion to accept the minutes from the July 16th, 2019 business meeting. The motion was seconded by Greg Peele and passed unanimously.
Guest Speaker –Brian Cohen – CannaCare Wellness – https://cannacarew.com/
LPF State Coordination Report –Derek Ryan
Chair Report –Derek Ryan
Vice-Chair Report – No Report
Secretary Report – Mari Peele
Treasurer Report – Greg Peele
By-Laws Report – No Report
Communications Report – Greg Peele
Finance Report – No Report
Membership Report – No Report
Candidates Report – No Report
Platform Report – No Report
Old Business
New Business
Text: I move to authorize the Communications Committee to expend up to $150 to renw the lporangefl.org domain name for one year, obtain an annual subscription to a dedicated email provider for lporangefl.org, and a one-time purchase of a WordPress theme for the new LPOC WordPress website.
Text: I move to rescind Motion 19-002 previously adopted on December 16th, 2018 to cancel a previously authorized expenditure of $425 that has not been expended.
Text: I move to authorize expending $425 to sponsor Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida membership for the Chair.
Text: I move to authorize up to $100 for a camera and accessories for creating videos.
Adjournment
Mari Peele made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Wayne Jackman and it was approved by unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:50pm by Chair – Derek Ryan. The next business meeting will be at 7:00pm on September 17, 2019, at The Village Inn Restaurant.
Minutes submitted by: Mari Peele
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