In 2012 The Libertarian Party of Kansas is combining our state convention with the Libertarian Party of Missouri. This combined event will be called the .
The 2012 Heartland Libertarian Convention
Missouri LP and Kansas LP
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Holiday Inn at KCI
11728 NW Ambassador Dr., Kansas City, MO, 64153
www.roomstays.com/hotel/640017
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 23
7:00 p.m. Informal social gathering at the hotel bar
Saturday, March 24
Morning
7:30 – 8:00 Registration
8:00 – 9:00 Keynote Speaker: Dave Roland
9:00 – 10:00 General Session
10:00 – 11:00 Breakout Session
1) Candidate School Perfect for candidates, potential candidates, and campaign managers.
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2) Missouri LP Marijuana Initiative (30 minutes) and Elected Libertarians Forum (30 minutes)
11:00 – 12:00 Breakout Session
1) Phone Banking Session - Sponsored by the MOLP
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2) Networking Session Meet with others, discuss ideas, exchange contact information.
Afternoon
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch — You may purchase a lunch ticket (see below), or eat on your own.
1:00 – 3:00 State Committee Sessions
LP of Missouri
LP of Kansas
3:00 – 5:00 Presidential Candidate Debate
Moderator: Mike Dann, LPKS State Treasurer
Confirmed participants: Jim Burns, Carl Person, Roger Gary, Bill Still, Gary Johnson, R. Lee Wrights
Invited but unconfirmed: R.J. Harris
Evening
6:30 – 9:00 Banquet - Speaker: tbd
Sunday, March 25
LPKS breakfast focus group in hotel restaurant. More information will be provided at the LPKS business meeting on Saturday.
Fees
General Admission: $20, Student Admission: $15 - Includes keynote speech, general session, breakout sessions, state committee sessions, and presidential debate.
Lunch ticket (optional): $16 - Menu: Boxed lunch – shaved turkey breast sandwich, pasta salad, fruit, potato chips, cookie, lemonade and iced tea.
Banquet ticket (optional): $30 - Menu: Chicken Marsala, fresh vegetables, choice of pasta or potatoes, dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, iced tea
To make reservations, or to rent a display table at the convention ($20.00), visit www.lpmo.org
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I have been a registered Libertarian for a couple of years now. Though I consider myself politically savvy, I am still not very familiar with how the LP conducts a lot of their operations.
Do the state conventions act like primaries? Are the presidential candidates chosen at the state conventions? What else happens at the state conventions?
Thank you!
The state convention does act as the primary for the Libertarian Party of Kansas. All LPKS candidates get an opportunity to address the convention, then the registered Libertarians present vote to determine the party candidate for each race.
The convention is also used to elect party officials every two years. New officers were elected just last year, so this convention there will be no officer elections.
The convention can also be used to address any other party business, such as platform and bylaws.
We will often have presentations regarding legislative issues and other Liberty related issues. It is expected that nearly all LP Presidential candidates will attend the Heartland Convention.
We hope you can make it this year.
Stacey Davis
Policy Researcher
I was elected as a Libertarian four years ago, (and as far as I can tell, I am the “highest ranking” Libertarian in the state of Kansas), and I was just wondering if anybody in this party cares that I am running again this year. Fred Campbell, Anderson County Attorney.
Well, I know I care. Congratulations and I’m glad you are running again. I’ll shot you an email in a few minutes and maybe we can put together an article for the website.
Stacey Davis
Policy Researcher and Web Admin
Any word on where this is going to be held? I’d like to attend, but need to plan. Also, will the presidential candidates attend as they did in 2008?
Details are now available about the 2012 Libertarian Party of Kansas Convention.
POTUS candidate RJ Harris is confirmed and will be attending.
The Heartland Libertarian Convention has the largest number of POTUS candidates that will be attending a state convention before Vegas.