05.24.08

Platform Planks

The Platform Planks were voted up. Discussion followed on how to find candidates that matched up to the NLA Platform Planks to support/back. Survey/questionnaires could be sent by USPS to candidates but the draw back would be that the USPS is very slow. The other option would be by email. How a candidate votes is published and can be found on the internet system.

A suggestion was made that the questionnaire could be formatted to have 1) Strongly Agree 2) Somewhat Agree 3) Disagree 4) N/A and a numbered score could be determined. Another suggestion was to have the questionnaire formatted into a pledge.

Matt Y. will be accepting additional suggestions via email and will call a committee meeting (TBA) to come up with a questionnaire.

NLA Legal Status

EIN number has been assigned to the NLA. We are a 527 tax exempt organization. Political organization means a party, committee, association, fund, or other organization (whether or not incorporated) organized and operated primarily for the purpose of directly or indirectly accepting contributions or making expenditures, or both, for an exempt function.

Exempt function means the function of influencing or attempting to influence the selection, nomination, election, or appointment of any individual to any Federal, state, or local public office or office in a political organization, or the election of the Presidential or Vice Presidential electors, whether or not such individual or electors are selected, nominated, elected, or appointed. It also includes expenditures made relating to one of these offices, which if incurred by the individual, would be allowable as a business deduction under selection 162 (a).

Although we are recognized by the Federal government as a tax exempt organization, the next step is to establish state status (ex. non-profit). Once this is completed a bank account will be set up to deposit all funds. It was voted upon that a PayPal account would be set up to collect dues or donations after an account is established.

All members of the NLA have the right to view account records, receipts, or invoices of the organization.

Recruitment Possibilities

NLA will not be aggressively recruiting members until “all ducks are in a row”.
Upcoming events to consider holding or participating in:

• Freedom Fest in July – table or pass out fliers. Table options would be to either get the rate reduced, share with another like-minded organization to split expenses, or see if someone would donate the funds for the table.
• NLA Launch Event – have a public figure attend
• Precinct Captains Needed – get involved in the Republican Party

Potential Associations

NLA website will have links added to other political groups (ex. Republican Party). A list of political organizations were created during the meeting and given to Shawn M. who will also be accepting suggestions via email. Discussion followed with regards to associating with multi-issued organizations so it was suggested single issue organizations should be linked to the website. Shawn M. will schedule a committee meeting (TBA).

Potential Candidates for Endorsement

It was determined that a special committee, headed by Sarah K., needed to be called to create a guideline on how NLA will be selecting candidates to endorse (i.e. list on the website) and/or support (ex. Pass out fliers). Things to consider:

• Experience
• Qualifications
• Electability

Sarah K. will schedule a meeting date (TBA).

Announcements:

1. The Active Republican Women’s group has scheduled a meet and greet with candidates to speak at Captain’s Cove at 5:30PM 5/15/08. Please contact Melody Howard at 385-6000 for more information.
2. Bob Beers will be hosting a BBQ for fund raising please visit clarkgop.org for more information.
3. Ron Paul Meetup is holding a special Leadership Council Meeting at the West Sahara Library to determine positions and direction. Please visit ronpaul.meetup.com/47.

04.10.08

NLA Bylaws

Bylaws were voted up. Matt Y. will be changing Bylaws only to correct typos.

NOTE: Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of NLA by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, provided the amendment has been included in the call of that meeting and read aloud in full at the previous regular meeting (Article VIII-Amendments of Bylaws).

View Bylaws: Here

Review Draft of Platform Planks

On 4/2/08 first draft of Platform Planks were put together. The planks were intended to be a guideline. If the planks are too specific, selecting candidates that fit the criteria become limited.

Matt Y. will be accepting additional suggestions via email and will call a committee meeting (TBA) to make changes to the Platform to be presented during May meeting.

Committee to Create Legal Status of NLA

Dow W. and Kim P. will schedule a meeting (TBA) and work with a committee to get NLA in a legal status.

Volunteers: Debra D., James D., Lamont M., and Matt Y.

Committee to Begin Candidate Research

Discussion on Dirk T. and his status as Research Chair was tabled during 3/11/08 meeting. Dirk T. did not show for two meetings, it was determined that a replacement was necessary.

Sarah K. was voted in as new Research Chair. Research Chair and committee will look into possible 2008 candidates.

Volunteers: Melody H., James D., and Elizabeth B.

Announcements:

• Joe P. has gotten re-involved with the Ron Paul Meet Up group. He is communicating the message of being professional and getting involved with CCRCC to make progress. Confrontational, divisive, or hot-headed behavior will not result in long term success.
• Andrew Bronson and Mark Matthews are having a Culinary Union meeting at 12:00 PM tomorrow at McMullen’s Irish Pub which is across from the Orleans.
• The Active Republican Women’s group has invited all incumbents and candidates to speak at Captain’s Cove at 5:30PM on 5/15/08. Please contact Melody Howard at 385-6000 for more information.

03.17.08

NLA Elected Officers

At our last meeting, we elected the following officers:

• Chairman: Arden Osborne
• Vice-Chair: Dow Woerner
• Treasurer/Secretary: Kimberly Peters
• Recruitment Chair: Matt Daly
• Research Chair: Dirk Tejan
• Associations Chair: Shawn Moshos
• Rules/Platform Chair: Matt Yarbrough
• Parliamentarian: Steve Dusterwald
• Media Relations: David Isbell

We will remain open to creating new positions as needed, but this is it for now. If you have volunteered to help with NLA's efforts, please contact one or several of the following chairs to express your interest in any paticular committee. We need your help.

NLA Dues

We have officially decided upon an annual due for NLA:

• $50.00 for voting members
• $5.00 suggested donation (each meeting) for non-voting members

If you would like to become a voting member, please fill out the application form: click here and send a money order or check made out to Nevada Liberty Alliance to the following address:

Nevada Liberty Alliance
5500 Mountain Vista Street #425
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120

Or, just remember to bring application and payment to our next meeting in April.

NLA Bylaws and Platform

Our Platform/Bylaws Chair, Matt Y. has drawn up a bylaws draft for review and is accepting suggestions for the NLA platform to which all prospective canidates for office will be bound.

This is a very important piece of business and the Chair will be calling a special committee meeting to finalize these two documents. It is important to note that all discussion/debate over the bylaws and platform will be done only in committee and not during the business of our regular meetings. The findings of the committee will be presented to the voting membership body for an up or down vote at our next meeting in April. A copy will be distributed to all voting members one week prior to this meeting.

That said, if you desire input on these vital issues:

1. Contact Platform/Bylaws Chair: Email Here
2. Download a copy of the Bylaws draft: Download Here
3. Download a Platform Suggestion Form: Download Here
4. Attend the special committee meeting: TBA

Nevada GOP State Convention

We encourage all Clark County Delegates to attend the State Convention on April 26th in Reno.

If you would like to make donations to assist those who need help attending, or if you are in need of assistance, conact the Republican Liberty Coalition: Click Here

If you would like to nominate someone to be considered for the National Convention, please contact our Research Chair: Click Here

NLA Announcements

• Doug Nausbam still has 2 spaces in his vehicle for individuals wanting a ride to the State Convention in Reno. (702) 457-3089
• The next CCRCC meeting is March 18th; members are encouraged to attend.
• Two events are coming up: July’s Freedom Fest and Septembers Rock Fest.
• The Active Republican Women’s group is having a special speaker Joe Brown, Nevada Committee Man, present on March 20th, 6 PM at Becker’s Lakeside on West Sahara and Durango. Please contact Melody Howard at (702) 385-6000 for more information.

03.05.08

Q&A ABOUT COUNTY & STATE DELEGATES:
FROM: Republican Liberty Coalition

There are questions about being a delegate at County and then at State.  Here’s some answers:

1. There is no presidential “vote” at County Convention.  On January 19th, citizens cast their vote for the candidate they preferred.   They elected Delegates and Alternates from each precinct to represent them; however, those Delegates and Alternates are NOT bound by the vote of their precinct. 

a. Example:  There are 40 people and 20 voted for Mitt Romney; 10 voted for Ron Paul; 5 for John McCain; 3 for Rudy Guiliaini; and 2 for Duncan Hunter – you have 10 Delegates and 10 Alternates.  Only 5 of the people wanted to attend County Convention who voted for Mitt Romney, all of Ron Paul’s wanted to attend, 2 John McCain, 1 Guiliain, and both of Duncan Hunter’s.  The vote changes to:  10 Ron Paul (5 probably Alternates); 5 Mitt Romney; 2 John McCain; 2 Duncan Hunter; 1 Guiliaini. 

b. Further, after Caucus, Guiliani and Hunter dropped out immediately, Mitt Romney two days later.  Maybe 2 of Mitt Romney’s people still want to attend out of the 5, and the 2 John McCain people stay in, and the rest say forget it, not wasting my time, don’t want to spend the money, whatever.  Now you have:  10 Ron Paul (only 3 are now Alternates instead of  5), 2 Mitt Romney, and 2 John McCain.

2. Theoretically, 71% of the vote from your precinct is now representing Ron Paul at County Convention, but it doesn’t matter who you support because there will NOT be a presidential vote at County Convention, they do not need to know who you support. 

3. Over 50% of the Delegates chosen at Caucus did not sign up for the County Convention.

4. County Convention is for local politics overall:   Bylaws, Platforms, Resolutions, election to the E-Board, and electing Delegates to State Convention.   

a. There will be an up or down vote on Bylaws, Platforms and Resolutions - no discussion on the floor.  If you want changes to any of these items, you will need to submit a change form (provided in your delegate packet) and drop it in the appropriate bucket and when they break for committees, you will have an opportunity to discuss your change at the closed committee meetings.  The sole purpose of not discussing it on the floor in open debate is that there will be many from the press attending.  Think Democrat’s convention and you should understand why this is necessary.

b. E-Board will be by self-nomination.  There will probably be a self-nominating form in your Delegate Package.   It is broken down by County Commission District  and you will only be allowed to vote for 2 people.   We have a list of Delegates who have shown an interest in running for Executive Board.

c. State Delegates will also be chosen by self-nomination.  It is extremely important that you complete this form neatly and accurately .  50% of the Delegates dropped out after Caucus, and if only 25% opt out of going to State, and all goes well, everyone goes to State Convention. 

5. State Convention is where everything gets tricky and we form alliances within our group, and with other Counties.  The State Convention will have a few thousand attendees (hopefully half from Clark County).  At the State Convention, they will narrow down the Delegates from est. 3,000 to only 34 Delegates for National Convention.  Nevada has 37 Delegates; however, the State Chair, RNC Committeeman and RNC Committeewoman are automatic Delegates.  There are 34 seats at stake.  We will have to plan carefully and work together not only amongst ourselves, but with the other counties.   If there are 3,000 Delegates attending, and there are only 34 seats, those who want to go to National will need at least 89 votes each to even have a chance of winning, if there are 4,000 Delegates attending - at least 118 votes per person will be needed.  You can only cast one vote for one person.

02.29.08

NLA ONLINE POLL

Please participate in this short poll to help us decide some important issues: http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/327468

02.27.08

NLA ACTION ALERT:

Attention all Clark County Central Committee Members:

It is time for you to consider taking part in the leadership of your party. During the convention, nominees for the CCRCC Executive Board will be accepted and elections will be held that day.

To see if you qualify, and learn about the duties of the CCRCC Executive Board, read the posted CCRCC bylaws section 7.0: Click Here

If you qualify and you are interested in throwing your hat in the ring, you will need to be nominated at the convention. Nomination slips will be included in your Convention Packet, which will be available the day before the convention.

Two members of executive board will be elected from each Clark County Commission District (see map below). We need nominees for each of the seven districts. If you are interested, please send an email to our research chair: Click Here and put "E-Board" in the subject line and we will follow up with specific instructions.

02.25.08

NLA UPDATE :
We have elected a temporary leadership staff which is as follows:

Chairman - Arden O.
Duties Include: Call, conduct and oversee meetings.
Vice-Chair - Dow W.
Duties Include: Assist chairman in all duties and substitute when necessary.
Treasurer: Kimberly P.
Duties Include: Collect monies, open/manage bank account, record all transactions as well as take minutes of meetings.
Recruitment Chair: Matt D.
Duties Include: Develop ways to increase membership.
Research Chair: Dirk T.
Duties Include: Study and propose likely candidates for support.
Associations Chair: Ron S.
Duties Include: Review and recommend sister organizations.
Rules/Platform Chair: Matt W.
Draft bylaws, platform and mission statement for approval.

These positions are by no means all leadership positions that will be implemented, nor are the duties limited to what is stated above. All positions will become permanent upon a majority vote of the membership body.

We have decided on a date and location of our first meeting:

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Saturn Dealership

Further details will be sent out as the date draws nearer.

We have decided that our mission will specifically be:

To locate, endorse and support a limited number of select candidates for each election cycle. The qualifications for these candidates will be specified by the platform committee and voted on for approval by a majority the membership body.

The agenda of the first meeting will generally be:

• Establish officers
• Review bylaws/platform for approval
• Collect Dues

Membership Dues will be:

• $50.00 a year for voting membership - or -
• $5.00 per meeting rate for non-voting members

Dues will be collected for the purpose of:

• Securing facilities
• Group literature
• Media campaigns
• Advertising
• General overhead

Other budgeted costs will, of course, be added as needed.

Please go to the sign up page and make your commitment.

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