Events


Thank you for participating in our first ever online convention. The purpose of this convention will be to vote on three proposed bylaws amendments. The text of these amendments can be found here: http://www.rlc.org/delegate-apportionment-proposals/

In order to make the online convention run as smooth as possible, please read the following instructions carefully:

1) If you have an amendment to proffer on any of the proposals please send it to treasurer@rlc.org no later than 5pm Friday, February 8th, so we can put it into the software for presentation ahead of time (we encountered too many computer/software variables when an individual tries to screen share on the fly).

2) At 3:45pm Sunday February 10th log on to the web site with the credentials you were given vie email.

3) Call in using your landline or cell phone (offers best audio quality) and – IMPORTANT! – enter the audio pin provided (this links your phone to you online meeting session). You will NOT be able to vote on floor amendments if you’re only using the audio portion of the conference bridge.

4) All attendees will be muted at the beginning of the call. If you wish to speak you will use the mood button to raise your hand and be recognized. The Chair will give you the floor and unmute you. You can then turn on your webcam if you wish. Once you’ve finished speaking you would turn off your web cam and change your mood to “I’m good” (lowers your hand). The Chair will then move on to the next person.

5) We will use the software’s polling feature to vote on amendments (remember, amendments must be submitted to treasurer@rlc.org by 5pm, Friday, February 8th. The final vote will be taken via a separate voting service called ElectionBuddy through email. The ballots will have a lifespan of 24 hours, so even if you’re unable to make the call you’ll still be able to vote on the finalized amendments.

As this is the first time we’ve tried something of this magnitude, we expect some bumps along the way. Please be patient.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

If you’re going to the AFP Summit, don’t miss the RLC exhibit booth!

This weekend Americans for Prosperity is holding their annual Defending the American Dream Summit in Washington, DC.  It’s a conservative and libertarian oriented non-partisan event which draws the attention of a lot of major political figures and has a strong lineup of speakers and events, including a lot of activist training.

This year the Republican Liberty Caucus will have a presence at the event, with RLC National Chairman Dave Nalle joining RLC activists from local chapters in hosting an exhibit booth to promote the RLC and our nationwide efforts – taking our message of less government and more liberty right to the belly of the beast.

If you are attending the conference as an activist, a blogger, a speaker or a guest and you’d like to find out more about the RLC or if you’re a member and would just like to stop and chat, come to our booth which will be located in a “heavy traffic area” yet to be determined. We have RLC merchandise and promotional materials and it’s a great chance to meet RLC members and supporters from other parts of the country.

Dave will also be tweeting about the experience if you follow @texliberty.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.
Come to our…
Liberty Candidate Roundtable

Tonight (1/22) at 9pm EST

A live online video event hosted on Yowie, featuring

Bill Yarbrough

Candidate for Ohio House District 12

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Jessica Puente Bradshaw

Candidate for Texas House District 34

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You’ll have a chance to ask the candidats questions and find out about their campaigns and the movement for liberty which is catching fire nationwide with more great candidates than ever before.

Use the link below to access the site. Using a computer with a webcam is a plus, but even if you don’t have video you can still participate and ask text questions.

Use the link below to join us online:

 

 

 

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

Students for Liberty is hosting a whole series of conferences at colleges around the country this fall. Local RLC chapters will be attending many of them and doing outreach to friendly libertarian student groups like SFL and Young Americans for Liberty. If you’re a student who believes in small government and individual liberty, these events are a great opportunity to hear interesting speakers and find out about groups like the RLC.

In fact, as I write this, I’m at the Students for Liberty conference in Austin with local RLC student member Aaron Alghawi and RLC National Secretary Corie Whalen. I’m listening to former Libertarian Party presidential candidate Mary Ruwart who is talking about the Institute for Justice. I’m also making use of the lovely new RLC pop-up banner (shown to the right) and debuting some new outreach materials which will be available in PDF format for download here on the site in the next few days.

The focus of this SFL conference is entrepreneurship and I’m talking later on about marketing ideas – political and commercial – through the internet, hitting on the “Three Cs” – Content, Community and Controversy. It’s a good topic which combines my business experience as an internet entrepreneur with my experience in online activism. It’s all about selling something, whether it’s a product or an idea.

For more information on the schedule of SFL conferences and to find one in your area, go here. Visit one near you this fall.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

The Republican Liberty Caucus of West Virginia is holding two preliminary organizing events with the goal of getting chartered this fall. At these events they will be telling attendees about the RLC, handing out materials and recruiting members for the founding chapter.

Ron Paul 2012/RLC Meetup
Sunday, September 11 · 3:00pm – 6:00pm
South Charleston Public Library
312 Fourth Avenue
South Charleston, WV

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164042247006706

This meeting is  to organize and strategize for the Ron Paul primary campaign in WV. Additional information will be available about the Republican Liberty Caucus and working toward obtaining a charter for WV.

WV Liberty Club Pre-Lincoln/Reagan Dinner Get Together
Saturday, September 17 · 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Panera Bread
Town Center Mall
Charleston, WV

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154679567947851
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ronpaul-wv/events/31793622/

Come join us as we gather to socialize and discuss candidates who value liberty. Topics will include the upcoming special election, the GOP presidential primary, and the Republican Liberty Caucus. Great opportunity to network with other Republicans and independents from across the state who want big liberty and small government. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and good company before the big event!

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

There are a host of upcoming Republican Liberty Caucus events that we want you to be a part of!

………………JUNE
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San Jose Area RLC Monthly Meeting
June 20, San Jose
RSVP/learn more.

Utah RLC Convention
June 21, Draper
RSVP/learn more.

Los Angeles RLC Chartering Meeting
June 22, Los Angeles
RSVP/learn more.

Virginia RLC at TV Filming Tutorial
June 22, Fairfax
RSVP/learn more.

Minnesota RLC Meeting
June 22, S. Saint Paul
RSVP/learn more.

………………JULY
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Arizona RLC Meeting
July 9, Tucson
Contact us for details.

Los Angeles RLC Meeting
July 13, Los Angeles
RSVP/learn more
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Central Texas RLC Meeting
July 15, Austin
RSVP/learn more
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Lake County (Indiana) RLC Meeting
July 16, Schererville
RSVP/learn more

Arizona RLC Social
July 19, Tucson
RSVP/learn more.

………………AUGUST
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Heartland Liberty Conference
(Sponsored by the Nebraska RLC)
August 6, Omaha
RSVP/learn more.

Central Texas RLC Meeting
August 12, Austin
RSVP/learn more.

Gary Johnson at the National Press Club
Topic: Social Issues and the Republican Party
August 19, Washington, DC
RSVP/learn more.

Calvin Coolidge Clambake with Gov. Gary Johnson
(Sponsored by the Maine RLC)
August 26, Portland
RSVP/learn more

Republican Party of Bloomfield Hosts Rep. Justin Amash
(Sponsored by the Michigan RLC)
August 29, Metro Detroit
RSVP/learn more.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

You are cordially invited to join us at our next event. The details follow. An RSVP is appreciated and may be made by email or via our Facebook event. Also, you are welcome to share this invitation with others and we’re grateful for any help to promote it.

I hope you can join us.

On behalf of the Board,
Norann Dillon
Chair, RLCMN
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Wednesday, June 22 · 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Lorraine Park
756 3rd Ave South
South Saint Paul, Minnesota

Join us at the picnic shelter for food, fellowship and a lively conversation on the National Popular Vote initiative. Former Rep. Laura Brod and Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (25A) will be our guest speakers.

RLCMN will provide pork chops, soft drinks and dessert. Guests are invited to bring a side dish to share.

$5 members and Legislators
$10 non-members and guests, children free
(family limit of $20)

Facebook link

Please note: There will be a softball tournament on the same evening as this event. Parking may be tight.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

Congratulations to members of the Republican Liberty Caucus in Delaware and Massachusetts. Members in both states have come together over the last several months to meet, organize, approve Bylaws, elect officers, and formalize their state affiliates.

Delaware RLC members have elected Diane Hernandez of New Castle as Chair with Jason O’Neill and Joseph O’Leary serving in other officer positions. The Delaware RLC officers attended the RLC National Convention in Arlington, Virginia last February.

Massachusetts RLC members, who have their own website up at http://www.massrlc.com/index.php, have elected Kevin Martin Chairman and Kamal Jain as Treasurer. Shelly Ortelt and Keith Messina will serve as Vice-Chair and Secretary.

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Massachusetts RLC members gathered in February for their first meeting.

Congratulations to the officers and members of these two new state affiliates. Members of the RLC in Colorado and South Carolina should get in touch with their state contacts soon because both states have members working to charter their affiliates.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Michigan is honored to host two distinguished guests at its 2011 State RLC Convention:

1) Congressman Justin Amash
2) State Representative Bob Genetski

This event will occur on Saturday, May 14 at Tommy Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille (4157 Division Avenue South) in Wyoming, Michigan. Festivities will kick off at 12noon and will culminate at 3pm. Please RSVP to our Facebook event invite.

The atmosphere will be a working lunch and registration is FREE, but you will be responsible for your own meal. And, we all know that liberty isn’t free — so please bring some cash because the Michigan RLC will be passing the Liberty Bucket to help defray costs and promote liberty in Michigan in 2011 and 2012.

Congressman Amash spoke at the 2011 RLC National Convention and had this to say about the RLC: “In 2005, I wasn’t involved in politics in any substantive way. I had never really thought about running for office. I began looking for organizations that shared the beliefs I had — and that’s when I came across the Republican Liberty Caucus. And, really, it’s what’s started my move toward running for office.”

He is now recognized as one of the most principled members of Congress, passionately defending the principles he and his constituents share while working to reduce the burdens that decades of Big Government has had on us all.

State Representative Bob Genetski represents District 88 in the State House. While Congressman Amash served in the House, Rep. Genetski, Congressman Amash, and a small group of other principled Representatives often voted together to reduce the influence of the special interests and restore liberty to Michigan.

We hope you can join the Republican Liberty Caucus of Michigan, Congressman Amash, and Representative Geneteski for the 2011 Michigan RLC Convention on May 14.

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Congressman Amash at the RLC National Convention in February. He was a super star among those who attended!

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

Last weekend, Republicans in California gathered for their 2011 GOP Convention in Sacramento. Members of the Republican Liberty Caucus of California hosted their Convention on Friday night and participated in numerous activities throughout the weekend at the state GOP Convention.

On Saturday, the RLC-CA hosted a straw poll at its booth at the CAGOP Convention at the Sacramento Hyatt. Participation in the straw poll was limited to convention delegates, party activists, and registered Republican voters.strawpoll2011

Republican Congressman and RLC Advisory Board member (and past Honorary Chairman) Dr. Ron Paul of Texas won the 2012 Presidential straw poll with 17.8 percent of the vote.

On Wednesday afternoon, Ron Paul appeared on Neil Cavuto’s program on Fox News and was asked specifically about the RLC straw poll victory (see screenshot above). Watch the clip.

Below, members of the California RLC administer the straw poll at the booth.

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The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the RLC.

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