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A Recap of the LPIN Outreach Effort at the Indiana State Fair
For the first time in LPIN history, the party held a booth at the Indiana State Fair. How did it go? Here are some statistics:
- The State Fair lasted 17 days. From August 3rd to the 19th the booth was staffed by at least two volunteers from 10 AM to 9 PM. The average staffing level in the booth was 5 volunteers and/or candidates. Over 40 volunteers helped to make the booth a success, and most did more than just one 4 hour shift. Seven volunteers and candidates were at the booth for more than 7 days of the fair.
- Volunteers registered 132 people to vote. Many were young people ready to vote for the first time. Some registered because they felt our candidates were the only ones who could make a difference. Including these numbers, Rupert's campaign alone has now registered between 400 and 500 new voters.
- The World's Smallest Political Quiz was front and center in the booth. At least 400 stayed to take the quiz with our volunteers. Over 1,000 of the LP door hangers so voters could give the quiz at home to others.
- Fair attendees walked up and took over 2,000 Libertarian bumper stickers, and nearly 750 Gary Johnson bumper stickers. A dozen yard signs for Gary Johnson were also taken and hundreds of pieces of literature for our Presidential candidate were distributed.
- Many pieces of literature were handed out for Andy Horning, Rex Bell, Chard Reid, Jeremiah Morrell, James Nease, and other Libertarian Party of Indiana candidates as well.
- Vice Presidential Candidate Judge Jim Gray visited the booth on Monday, August 6th to meet with voters.
- A local newspaper group covered the booth and Rupert Boneham's campaign. This article was published in a dozen newspapers around Indiana. As was this opinion piece.
- For the first time ever, a Libertarian Lt. Governor's candidate participated in a debate against the Republican and Democrats. Brad Klopfenstein shined in the debate!
- The State Party and Rupert Boneham's Gubernatorial campaign had 310 volunteer sign-ups at the booth.
- Rupert's campaign saw 100 new volunteer sign-ups during the State Fair through their website from across Indiana.
- Rupert took over 2,500 pictures with supporters that went on to Facebook to help promote their campaign.
- Rupert signed over 7,000 autographs.
- Rupert Boneham's campaign handed out over 10,000 pieces of literature.
For a complete photo recap, please visit our Facebook album here.
This booth was made possible by the 14 donors that saw this as a great opportunity and helped the party to purchase this space at the 2012 State Fair. We owe this success to their generosity. This outreach effort also took a considerable amount of planning and execution by LPIN Staff, and exhausted almost all of the printed resources in the State Party reserves. To say a "job well done" or to help restock resources, please make a donation today at http://lpin.org/join/donate/. |
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Shelby County to Form Organization Tomorrow
On Wednesday August the 29th, Paul Gable of Shelby County will hold an organizational meeting. For the first time ever, Shelby County will be the home to a Libertarian Party. Candidates Rupert Boneham, Governor, and Rex Bell, 6th Congressional District, will be in attendance. The event is free!
RSVP and View all the Details Here
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Join us for the Labor Day Fall Campaign Kickoff
Join us for the annual Labor Day campaign kickoff held at State Chair Sam Goldstein's house (8074 Claridge Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46260)! Any and all are welcomed to enjoy food, fun and fellowship. Families Welcomed.
When: Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 2:00pm until 6:00pm
Where: 8074 Claridge Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46260
There will be a suggested donation of $25 to the LPIN.
Please RSVP to Sam at 317-850-0726 or chair@lpin.org for food counts.
Click Here for Facebook Event
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Rupert Boneham Sends Gov Daniels Response on Affordable Care Act
Rupert Boneham, Libertarian candidate for Governor, sent his official five page Affordable Care Act response to Governor Mitch Daniels, as requested. On July 30th, Daniels sent a letter to each of the three candidates running for governor, seeking their input and positions on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Read the Press Release and Response Here
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Join Us for the Libertarian Party of Indiana Annual Target Shoot, Barbecue & Pool Party!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Family Barbecue - 1 PM - 6:00PM (EST)
Target Shooting (*Drought May Cause Cancellation) 11 AM-2:00pm
Optional: Side Dish, Salad or Dessert to Share
Barbecued Meats & Soft Drinks Included
$ Donations for Beer or Wine
Suggested Donation:
$40.00/Family, $20.00/Individual,$10/Students
Target Shooting $10.00/Person
Hosted by Rebecca Sink-Burris and Mark Burris
At their farm in the hills of Monroe County
Call or e-mail to RSVP and get directions
812-339-6988, rebecca.sinkburris@gmail.com
Do not rely on GPS or Map Quest etc.
Click Here for the Facebook Event
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Celebrate Lt. Governor's Candidate Brad Klopfenstein's Birthday on September 10!
Come out and celebrate Brad Klopfenstein's 44th birthday and support Brad & Rupert's campaign all at the same time! $20 per person will get you Juggs finest fried chicken dinner will all the trimmings. Sam King will playing on stage for your enjoyment, and a cash bar will be available. The full $20 sign-up fee will go to the campaign, and 20% of the cash bar revenue will go to support the Indianapolis Tavern owners. It will be a most memorable evening! You can RSVP on this event page, and pay online here:
https://anedot.com/campaigns/cfc286012f8/donations/new
This event is open to the public, so invite all of your friends! 8 Seconds can hold as many people as we can bring, so let's try to pack the house!
(Sorry, you must be 21 to attend)
Click Here for the Facebook Event
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Our Candidates need support staff!
Our candidates operate on volunteer power! It's up to you to help make our candidates a success in this election season full of great opportunity. Our candidates are looking for:
- County event organizers to keep our candidates informed of events taking place in their community
- Canvassers to walk local neighborhoods to distribute literature and yard signs
- Fundraisers to hold small events that will raise money for our candidates, such as family BBQ's or other events
- Writers to help spread a candidates message online or through Letters to the Editor
- Social media teams dedicated to running and growing a candidates presence online
- Small Business networking group members or Neighborhood Association members willing to set up speaking engagements with their organization
- Volunteers willing to serve as campaign managers, communications directors, volunteer directors, GOTV directors, or event coordinators.
- If none of these are appealing, then what are your talents? The need is great, and we cannot be successful unless Libertarians choose to step up with extra sweat equity in 2012.
Please View Our Candidates List, Pick One, and Get Involved!
or
Fill out a volunteer application, and we'll connect you with a campaign
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Help Support our Candidates!
Our party has selected its 2012 candidates, and as an organization, we need to put our full support behind them. The Libertarian Party of Indiana needs your help in printing materials, holding training sessions, and securing outreach booths between now and election day.
Help our party today by donating today:
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Notable Quotes
"There are just two rules of governance in a free society: Mind your own business. Keep your hands to yourself. "
- P.J. O'Rourke
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ABOUT THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY
The Libertarian Party is America, and Indiana's, third largest political
party founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political
parties. Its vision is for a world in which all individuals can freely
exercise the natural right of sole dominion over their own lives,
liberty and property by building a political party that elects
Libertarians to public office, and moving public policy in a libertarian
direction.
The Libertarian Party of Indiana was formed in 1974, and has maintained
ballot access since 1994. Sam Goldstein, an Indianapolis resident,
currently serves as Chairman. Learn what we stand for here. |
Libertarian Party of Indiana
156 E Market St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 920-1994
lpinhq@lpin.org
www.lpin.org
Sam Goldstein, Chairman
Christopher Spangle, Executive Director
Paid for by the Libertarian Party of Indiana, not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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