It’s time for the LPIN to "Act As If"!
The LPIN 2022 convention will be held March 3rd – 5th in Fishers, IN at the Forum Event Center. The focus of this year’s convention will be spot light our 2022 candidates, officer elections, and leadership training.
* Delegates, not purchasing a package, are required to register for the free Business Meeting by February 25th. County affiliates must submit delegate list to the LPIN Secretary by February 18th.
Download the LPIN 2023 Convention Program (Available Feb 26th)
The Schedule
Friday, March 3rd
Pinheads Bowling:
13825 Britton Park Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
Doors Open at 6:00 pm
(only Complete Package or Friday Night ticket holders can attend)
Moderated Q&A with candidates seeking LPIN offices: 7:00 pm
Chair –
Vice-Chair –
Treasurer –
Secretary –
Pinheads Bowling:
13825 Britton Park Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
Join after the Q&A Session for pizza, drinks, and networking.
Doors close at 10:00 pm
(only Complete Package or Friday Night ticket holders can attend)
Saturday, March 4th
This event is exclusively for LPIN Lifetime members. There will be a special expedited Registration Check-In line for LPIN Lifetime members.
(note: there is no sign-up sheet)
Starting at 8 am we will be offering training classes. Classes will last approximately an hour giving attendees the opportunity to attend up to 3 separate classes before breaking for lunch.
Course Descriptions:
- County Party Development
- LPIN Chair, Evan McMahon, will lead a session on how to grow your membership – volunteers – donors, recruit candidates, and ultimately become an unstoppable force in local politics. This is the Secret Sauce that has been used by the most active and successful county parties around the country.
- Communications
- TBA
- Treasurer Training
- TBA
Lunch will not be provided this year, but there are many options for dining that are in very close proximity to the venue and the hotel. We highly recommend attendees use this time for break-out sessions and networking, like district and county meetings for example.
2023 LPIN Annual Business Meeting Rules & Agenda
PROPOSED AGENDA
- Call to Order.
- Credentialing and Seating of Delegates from Affiliated Counties.
- Credentialing and Seating of Delegates from Unaffiliated Counties.
- Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the 2022 Annual Business Meeting.
- Adoption of Rules for the Annual Business Meeting.
- Adoption of an Agenda for the Annual Business Meeting.
- Financial Report & Statement of Business Conducted by the State Central Committee.
- Chairman’s Address.
- LNC Update.
- Selection of Award recipients.
- Special Convention Speakers.
- Announcement of 2023 SCC District Representatives.
- Nomination and Election of LPIN Officers.
- Nomination of Candidates from Unaffiliated Counties.
- Amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules.
PROPOSED RULES
Rule 1: Proposed amendments to the bylaws will be discussed in the order set by vote of the SCC for all proposed amendments that were received by the Bylaws Committee by the deadline. A motion with a second must be raised on the floor to bring each proposed amendment to the floor. The delegate sponsoring the proposed amendment will be given one minute to speak on behalf of the amendment. The floor will then be open to discussion by the delegates. Each delegate will have one minute to speak on the proposed amendment. The first delegate recognized must be in opposition to the proposed amendment unless no delegate in opposition asks to be recognized.
Rule 2: Order and procedure of nominations for Candidates (Speakers wishing to speak on behalf of NOTA must inform the Chairman of such prior to the close of nominations for each race):
Chair
Contested: Total of 10 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
Uncontested: Total of 5 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
NOTA: Total of 5 minutes for all speakers.Vice-Chair
Contested: Total of 5 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
Uncontested: Total of 2 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
NOTA: Total of 2 minutes for all speakers.Secretary
Contested: Total of 2 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
Uncontested: Total of 1 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
NOTA: Total of 1 minutes for all speakers.Treasurer
Contested: Total of 2 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
Uncontested: Total of 1 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
NOTA: Total of 1 minutes for all speakers.LOCAL UNAFFILIATED COUNTIES
Contested: Total of 5 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
Uncontested: Total of 2 minutes for each candidate and nominator(s).
NOTA: Total of 2 minutes for all speakers.PROCEED TO VOTE FOR ALL RACES
SPEAKER: TBA
The Saturday Night Awards Dinner will begin at 6 pm. Dinner will be a buffet style and the menu includes; TBA. A cash bar will be available.
The cash bar outside the main event hall will remain open until Midnight.
Sunday, March 5th
Our annual 1994 breakfast will be at Capri Italian Restaurant located at 2602 Ruth Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Seating for the breakfast is limited to 60 people. It will include a speech from a Special Guest TBA. As Well as a discussion with Chairman Evan McMahon regarding the LPIN 2023 strategy and goals. (only 1994 Society Members or Sunday Breakfast ticket holders can attend)
Post Convention SCC meeting will take place at TBA
2023 LPIN Award Nominations
Nomination Deadline: February 17th, 2023
Dr. Barbara Bourland Light of Liberty Award: The recipient is honored as the person most responsible for growth of the party and dedication to the libertarian cause.
Susan Bell Officeholder of the Year Award: Awarded to a current elected officeholder from the Libertarian party who best promotes libertarian principles and values through public service.
Ken Bisson Outreach Award: Awarded to a party member who has worked exceptionally hard to spread the message of libertarian principles to as many potential voters as possible.
Joe Hauptmann Campaign Leadership Award: Awarded to a campaign volunteer who has worked above and beyond in an extraordinary fashion, and contributed significantly to the success of a campaign.
Phil Miller Candidate of the Year: Awarded to a Libertarian candidate who has shown an extraordinary ability to reach out to and connect with voters, as well as to further the cause of libertarianism.
Submit Your Pick: NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
Additional Information
Room Rate: $139 per night (+ govt theft)
Book your room: Hyatt House Fishers
Morgan Rigg <field@lpin.org> will be overseeing our silent auction fundraiser this year. Please contact him with donations.
We have sponsorship opportunities available at multiple levels. Do you want a table at the business meeting? Do you want to be included in swag bags for our members? Please see our Sponsorship Opportunities page (add link). We have a level that is right for you and your organization.
Registration Packages
Complete Package
- Friday Night
- Saturday Training
- Saturday Dinner
Student Package
- Friday Night
- Saturday Training
- Saturday Dinner
A La Carte
- Friday Night: $25
- Saturday Training: $125
- Saturday Dinner: $150
- 1994 Society Breakfast: $75 (non-member)
- Business Meeting Only: $0 (in-person)
COVID-19 Safety Information
* While we do not expect the same or similar restrictions, as were imposed by the Fishers Health Department for the 2021 Convention, we are making this information available in the event restrictions are reinstated by the Governor or the local government.
(This was our 2021 approved safety plan and the Fishers Health Department requirements):
- Mask usage is required–no exceptions. You will be required to wear a mask unless you are actively seated at your dining table. If you feel you are unable to comply with this mandate, there is a virtual option to attend the convention remotely. We will have staff circulating in the event to ensure compliance. Masks will be available at the door if you do not have one with you.
- There will be a temperature check upon admission- anyone with a fever above 99.8 will be asked to leave the in-person event and attend virtually. Your contact information will be retained by the LPIN for contact tracing only should it become necessary due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the event.
- Social distancing will be observed during the entire event as much as possible, again, staff will be enforcing this as much as possible.
- Please be advised that if we fail to meet these requirements they may shut down our event at this venue and there may be consequences for the venue as well.
In-person seating for this event may be limited due to local government restrictions. In the event of local restrictions, priority seating will be granted to those that have purchased in-person packages. Paid participants are seated as a first priority. Late-arrivals, or those not pre-registered, may be turned away at the event venue and asked to participate virtually if the venue is at our approved capacity.