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The Liberty Beacon
The Official Newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Indiana
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November 30, 2009
End Gerrymandering in Indiana!
Libertarian Party of Indiana Calls for an End to Partisan Redistricting
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Today in Indianapolis the Libertarian Party of Indiana reaffirmed its long-time support for changing the way that federal and state legislative districts are drawn.  Redistricting reform has finally become a hot topic in Indiana recently, starting with Secretary of State Todd Rokita's push for a less partisan process and followed by Senate President Pro Tem David Long's announcement that he will work for a set of redistricting criteria and the eventual creation of a non-partisan redistricting commission.

Libertarian Party of Indiana Executive Director Chris Spangle said, "For too long Republicans and Democrats in the Indiana General Assembly have colluded together every ten years when they re-draw the political maps.  They put political interest over the public interest and draw districts that preserve their partisan power while denying voters any real choice on Election Day.  It's time to end this blatant conflict of interest and turn the map-drawing duties over to an independent commission with a clear set of criteria that protects the public interest."

Spangle continued, "We also want to encourage our supporters, and the public in general to attend an upcoming seminar that will focus on redistricting reform. Redistricting 2011:  A New Day for Democracy or Politics as Usual? will feature a panel of experts discussing how and why the Indiana General Assembly should reform the redistricting process.  It will be held on Dec 18 from 11:30 - 1:15 at the Indiana State House.  For more information contact Common Cause/Indiana at 317-925-5780.

The Libertarian Party of Indiana candidates for Secretary of State called for redistricting reform in both 2002 and 2006.
LPIN Christmas Events
Libertarian Party of LaPorte County Holds Christmas Party
LPINLogoThe Libertarian Party of LaPorte County's Christmas Party will be held on December 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Round the Clock on Pine Lake Avenue in LaPorte. The public is welcome to attend.

Time: December 8, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: Round the Clock
Street: 219 Pine Lake Ave
City/Town: LaPorte, Indiana

For more information contact Libertarian Party of LaPorte County Vice
Chair Andy Wolf at 219-743-5990.


Tippecanoe County Libertarian Party to Participate in Lafayette Christmas Parade

The Tippecanoe County Libertarian Party plans to walk in the Lafayette Christmas parade  this coming Sunday, December 6, 2009. The parade starts at Noon, and wiill air on local TV, radio, and will be covered in the local newspaper.
 
The party is looking for local Libertarians to walk in parade and pass out candy. They must be there by 10 AM, location to be determined. To participate, please contact Dan Church at 1-765-491-1441 or Michele Edmonds Blaas at 1-765-409-0100.

Libertarian Party of Marion County Holds Holiday Party to Benefit Second Helpings

The LPMC's annual pitch-in holiday party is Saturday, December 19, starting at 6pm. Libertarians from everywhere, their family members and friends are invited to share the spirit of the season.

Attendees are asked to bring a food dish to share with others (such as a salad, casserole or desert) and to bring used clothing for the needy.

Additionally, the Libertarian Party of Marion County will also accept monetary donations this year to give to this year's beneficiary, Second Helpings. Second Helpings not only distributes food and clothing, it also provides job training opportunities. Its website is http://www.secondhelpings.org/.

If you are interested in making a contribution, please bring clothing to the December Holiday Party. For monetary donations, you can donate through the LPMC PayPal account at http://www.indylp.org/donate. Specify "Food and Clothing Drive" when using PayPal to ensure that your donation is allocated to Second Helpings.

Indianapolis City-Council member at-Large and fellow Libertarian Ed Coleman has offered to match the first $200 in value collected during the Libertarian Party of Marion County's annual charity drives.

Contributions to the LPMC will also be accepted.
Several December Fundraisers Planned in Indianapolis
LP of Marion County Hosting Second Poker Tournament
Indy FlagSunday, December 6, 2009
4pm to 8pm Just Judy's Restaurant 
2210 E 54th Street 
Indianapolis, IN

Initial Buy-in: $100 
Required Registration Deposit: $10 (refundable only if the event is canceled) 
Additional buy-in's allowed within the first two hours.
PRIZES (assuming 50 players) 
1st: $1500 (30%) 
2nd: $1000 (20%) 
3rd: $500 (10%)

Register now and get $10 off!
($10 Deposit required)
Indiana Charity Game Night License Nbr. 119145


LP of Marion County to Hold Annual Bill of Rights Day Dinner Fundraiser


Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Maple Creek Golf and Country Club
Street: 10501 East 21st Street
City/Town: Indianapolis, IN

This is the LPMC's annual year-end fundraiser/celebration, with proceeds benefiting our 2010 race for Secretary of State. Half of the proceeds will go towards SOS spending in Marion County, Forty-Percent will go towards the LPMC, and Ten-Percent will benefit the LPIN.

Tickets are $75 per person, or $120 per couple (married, life partner, or "significant other").

To Register and for more info, please visit: http://www.indylp.org/BillOfRightsDayDinner.

Chairman Tim Maguire has also developed a plan for LPIN members to attend for free! If you are interested in this, please email Maguire at chair@indylp.org.

Guest Speaker: David Bego, author of "The Devil at My Doorstep: How I Survived a Three-Year War with Big Labor and Protected My Employees and Business."
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