Florida Libertarian News & Info

The 2008 Libertarian Party of Florida Annual Meeting in Orlando.

ORLANDO--Perhaps it was the high price of gas and everything else that created the low attendance at the 2008 Libertarian Party of Florida Annual Business Meeting, but even though attendence was modest, those who did make it to Orlando, were certainly the most dedicated Florida Libertarians and Party members who got much done. The 2008 LPF Convention had a count of 39 attendees who were a mix of LPF "voting" delegates and non-voting attendees-(spouses, a student, and visitors from the Republican, and Independent Party and a No Party Affiliate.)

The 2008 LPF Convention Agenda was:

1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Previous [2007] Convention Minutes -- Note copies these minutes were not available or viewable in the paper form to delegates but there was an offer to view them via computer.
5. Approval of Treasurer's Report -- Note copies of the LPF Treasurer's Report was not available or viewable in the paper form to delegates but there was an offer to view them via computer.
6. Committee Members Reports (Submitted in writing prior to meeting)
7. Election of Officers & Executive Committee Members (Treasurer, Secretary, At-Large Director 2, Regional Representatives)
8. Changes to By-Laws, Standing Rules, LPF Constitution as per Florida Statutes -- (Membership Dues)
9. Candidates for Public Office -- 2008 see www.LPF.org/Candidates.htm
10. State Legislatures Issues
11. Adjournment

Some notable changes and resolutions

• Standing Rules, Article I - Membership - Section 4 - CHANGE All General ($0) to Sustaining Membership ($25) and remove Associate Membership ($10)  NOTE: For 2007 there were (861) Florida LP Members down from 2005 (933)-LP Members  
• The LPF Chair will not exercise power (via Florida Election Statute) to remove an LPF member without cause.
• Complete List of Changes will be noted in the 2008 LPF Convention Minutes.

Documents handed-out at March 29, 2008 LPF Convention

• LPF ED Report -- accepted at 3/29/08 LPF Convention
• LPF Newsletter Editor Communucation/IMP Report -- accepted at 3/29/08 LPF Convention
• The FL Libertarian Activist Newsletter -- handed out at 3/29/08 LPF Convention
• LPF 11 Regions MAP -- handed out at 3/29/08 LPF Convention

2008 LPF Convention Stuff

• View 2008 LPF "Annual Business Meeting" PHOTO ALBUM
• (NEW) 2008 LPF Executive Committee

Libertarian Party of Florida Officers at LPF Business Meeting included:

• Chair - Karl Dickey
• Vice-Chair - Neil Evangelista
• (acting) Secretary John "JJ" McCurry
• Treasurer - Jack Tanner

Delegates and (non-voting) Attendees by LPF Region

LPF Region 1  

1. Audrey Capozi - (Martin County)
2. Karl Dickey - (Palm Beach County)
3. Neil Evangelista - (Palm Beach County)

LPF Region 2

1. Steve LaBianca - (Hillsborough County)

LPF Region 3

1. Regional Rep - J.W. Smith - (Lake County)
2. Wayne Jackman - (Orange County)
3. Alma "Vicky" Kirkland - (Orange County)
4. Larry Lawver - (Seminole County)
5. Sean Concannon - (Seminole County)

• Attendee Rick Gaber - (Orange County)
• Attendee-Lisa Bullion-(Republican)

LPF Region 4

• No LPF Delegates

Attendee - Richard Moroney-(NPA) Alachua County

LPF Region 5

• No LPF Delegates

LPF Region 6

• No LPF Delegates

LPF Region 7

1. Regional Rep - Doug Klippel - (Duval County)
2. James "JJ" Jensen - (Duval County)
3. Curtis Wolf - (Duval County)
4. Jeff Hunt - (Duval County)
5. Luke Hopper - (Duval County)
6. Stacy Dennis - (Nassau County)
7. Darrell McCormick - (Suwanee County)

• Attendee-Joe Andrews-(Republican) - (Duval County)
• Guest Speaker - Adam Guillette-(Republican) - (St. John's County)
• Attendee - Nikki Guillette-(Republican) - (St. John's County)

LPF Region 8

1. Tom Clark - (Lee County)
2. Jack Tanner - (Lee County)

LPF Region 9

1. Regional Rep - Michael Gilson - (Pinellas County)
2. Julie Gilson - (Pinellas County)
3. Attendee - Kennon Gilson - (Student, Pinellas County)
4. Ralph K. Swanson - (Pinellas County)
5. William "Mark" Clifford - (Highlands County)
6. Bill Van Allen Jr. - (Sarasota County)
7. David Kahn - (Pinellas County)

Attendee - Brenda Kahn -(Independent) Pinellas County

LPF Region 10

1. Andrew E. Reid - (Broward County)

LPF Region 11

1. Jeff Bouffard - (Brevard County)

LPF Convention 2008 Guest Speakers

• Adam Guillette - (Republican) - www.AmericansForProsperity.org/
• George Phillies - LP Presidential Candidate - http://Phillies2008.org/
• Mary Ruwart - LP Presidential Candidate - http://votemary2008.com/
• Daniel Williams - LP Presidential Candidate - www.TheNewLibertarian.org/
• Bob Barr - LNC Region 4 Representative - www.BobBarr.org/