CONFIRMED GUESTS INCLUDE:
Lawrence W. Reed is President of the Foundation for Economic Education. 
He previously served as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Michigan. Over the past twenty years, he has authored over 800 newspaper columns and articles, 200 radio commentaries, dozens of articles in magazines and journals in the U. S. and abroad, as well as five books. The two most recent are Lessons from the Past: The Silver Panic of 1893, and Private Cures for Public Ills: The Promise of Privatization. Since 1978, he has delivered more than 1,000 speeches in 40 states and 15 foreign countries.
Mike Church is host of “The Mike Church Show” on Sirius Patriot 144/XM America Right 166. His show is broadcast live from self supported studios in Mandeville, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Mike Church Band is a key element of his show. Mr. Church is also an author, producer, and voice talent behind two documentaries: “Road to Independence” and “The Fame of Our Fathers.”
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Dear Friend of Liberty,
You are cordially invited to attend the RLC National Convention from March 27-29, 2009 at the Embassy Suites (9300 Baymeadows Road; phone 904.731.3555) in Jacksonville, Florida. The Convention will be held in conjunction with the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida Convention.
We are expecting upwards of 75 RLC Delegates from our chartered affiliates across the country. It is important that as many of our state chapters as possible have a representative at the Convention. Thus far, we have confirmed delegates from Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia and also expect delegates from California and Indiana.
Key links for the Convention:
* Convention Agenda
* Convention Business
* REGISTER to Attend ($100 registration fee)
* Book Your Hotel Room ($84/night with mention of the RLC).
We expect well over 100 attendees from all across the country and hope you will be among those attending. We want to meet you in Jacksonville!
RLC Convention 2009 will mark the RLC’s eighth biennial Convention. The Convention Committee has invited prominent liberty stars to participate in panels, debates, and seminars. Many RLC Advisors and state legislators are expected to be in attendance. Business that will occur at the Convention includes elections of new national officers and by-laws revisions and updates, however you must be a dues-paying RLC member (with dues paid by Feb. 27, 2009) to vote.
The Convention Agenda is now final. Our featured guests are former Reagan White House Aide Dan Quiggle and Lawrence W. Reed of America’s oldest libertarian organization, the Foundation on Economic Education. Mr. Reed will address the federal reserve.
Most important of all, this Convention will provide an opportunity for fun and fellowship with other libertarian Republican activists across the country. Expect to have a GREAT time.
The total Convention cost is $100 for all RLC members or non-members. The total fee ($100) include the a banquet, a dinner, room rental fees, technology and equipment fees, and costs for speakers. The cost for those wishing to attend the Saturday evening banquet only is $65. (Note: There are no member discounts and those unable to attend the Friday night events still must pay the full price if they want to attend all Saturday sessions. Those RLC members who wish to only attend the RLC Business Sessions may do so free of charge.)
To register for RLC Convention 2009, simply use our secure PayPal online system. If you do not have a PayPal account, you can fill out this form (pdf) and send it to the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, P.O. Box 3322, Kissimmee, FL 34745-3322. Checks must be made out to the Republican Liberty Caucus.
Interested parties may also RSVP at our Facebook page (Facebook subscription required) and confirm your registration (optional) via this form. Don’t forget to book a hotel room and arrange transportation to and from the airport.
We look forward to seeing you in Jacksonville!
Warm Regards,
Bill Westmiller
Chair, Republican Liberty Caucus
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REGISTER TODAY!
* Online Registration with Paypal; or
* fill out this form (pdf) and send it to us.
Additionally, you can RSVP on Facebook.com.
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2006 RLC CONVENTION PHOTOS
Please view photos from our 2006 event.
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CONVENTION AGENDA
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BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS
To learn about opportunities to advertise your organization or business at the Convention, click here.
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HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Location and Accomodations:
The Embassy Suites Jacksonville – Baymeadows is close to downtown Jacksonville. The hotel includes cooked-to-order Breakfast, evening receptions offering refreshing beverages and snacks, a tropical atrium, and a sparkling indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center.
Room Rate:
The standard hotel room rate (when you mention the RLC) is $84/night. Book your room online now!
Room Shares:
Those wishing to save money should consider a room-sharing arrangement. Post all room-sharing requests to the RLC Facebook group for this event.
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TRANSPORTATION
Unfortunately, the Jacksonville Airport is 30 minutes from the Convention site. The RLC will be providing transport to and from the Jacksonville airport on Friday. Please e-mail itineraries and contact information to Dave Shields by no later than March 20 if you would like to be picked up from the airport.
Pick-ups will be for Friday arrivals up to 10:00 pm and Sunday departures. Members arriving Saturday should plan their own transportation to the hotel.
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RLC BUSINESS SESSIONS
Please visit this site for National RLC Convention Business and this site for Florida RLC Convention Business.
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PRESS PASSES
For information on press passes, please Contact Us.
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QUESTIONS
If you have additional questions about the Convention, please Contact Us.
