Called to order at 13:16 on December 2nd, 2017.
Attendance: Sean Goward, Brad Thomas, Mary Pat McVay, Will McVay; Nadine Frost, Bob Wilson (ABSENT); Dominic Morrell, Jesse McVay; Wendy Jones, Bob Sigler. Quorum is present.
Jimmy Brittingham was also present as an observer.
The agenda was adopted by voice vote with an amendment to include a recess after the committee reports. The minutes of the 2017/Q3 meeting were approved by voice vote. The treasurer reported $3346.50 in total funds with one monthly subscriber, her report was accepted by voice vote.
New Castle County reported on their outreach efforts, including the planned participation in the Elsmere Town Christmas Parade and requested the use of any banners that were available, as well as volunteers to join the LPD float. Their monthly meeting location had stabilized and they have settled on using Nino's at 1663 Pulaski Hwy in Bear. The County Chair had made over 300 phone calls to registered Libertarians in NCCo to inform them of the meeting time and location.
Kent County reported the election of State Board Rep Dominic Morrell as Vice Chair.
Sussex County reported that meeting attendance was good and they intended to participate in Apple/Scrapple.
County reports were accepted by voice vote.
After a brief recess, a discussion around the party taking ownership of Bob's Roadster took place. Options are continuing to be researched. Registered voters have increased by 21 since the last meeting, 15 of which were in NCCo. The World's Shortest Political Quiz has been a draw at community outreach events. 71% of millennials say in a poll that a strong 3rd party is needed. We discussed options for reaching out to young people, particularly in the Dover area. Dom is going to look into options at DSU. Conservatives are also disappointed in the Republican Party.
A resolution was passed to schedule the 2018 convention for March 24th.
A number of pressing amendments to the Articles of Association were endorsed by a voice vote for publication to be considered at the next State Board meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
The following resolutions were passed by an ad-hoc meeting via email on December 7th:
Resolution #1
WHEREAS Dan Beaver has fraudulently formed political committees with the State of Delaware claiming to represent the Libertarian Party of Delaware and making use of its title, figures, and devices in contravention of 15 Del. C. § 3302; and
WHEREAS Dan Beaver has repeatedly disrupted the activities of both the Libertarian Party of Delaware and the New Castle County Libertarian Party of Delaware with dilatory, hostile, dishonest actions in contravention of the National Libertarian Party Platform; and
WHEREAS Dan Beaver has repeatedly, maliciously, and fraudulently claimed to speak on behalf of the Libertarian Party of Delaware in public settings without authorization from the party, the State Board, or the affiliates of any county;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Dan Beaver is immediately suspended from membership in the Libertarian Party of Delaware and all of its county affiliates. His voting privileges at county membership meetings and at any state party meeting are revoked. He may be removed from any such meetings at the discretion of the chairperson or any other officer. This resolution shall be effective immediately but may be appealed at the next state convention or it shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years.
Resolution #2
WHEREAS Ed Zielinski has conspired with Dan Beaver to fraudulently form political committees with the State of Delaware claiming to represent the Libertarian Party of Delaware and making use of its title, figures, and devices in contravention of 15 Del. C. § 3302; and
WHEREAS Ed Zielinski has repeatedly disrupted the activities of both the Libertarian Party of Delaware and the New Castle County Libertarian Party of Delaware with dilatory, hostile, dishonest actions in contravention of the National Libertarian Party Platform; and
WHEREAS Ed Zielinski has repeatedly, maliciously, and fraudulently claimed to speak on behalf of the Libertarian Party of Delaware in public settings without authorization from the party, the State Board, or the affiliates of any county;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ed Zielinski is immediately suspended from membership in the Libertarian Party of Delaware and all of its county affiliates. His voting privileges at county membership meetings and at any state party meeting are revoked. He may be removed from any such meetings at the discretion of the chairperson or any other officer. This resolution shall be effective immediately but may be appealed at the next state convention or it shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years.
Resolution #3
WHEREAS James Christina has conspired with Dan Beaver to fraudulently form political committees with the State of Delaware claiming to represent the Libertarian Party of Delaware and making use of its title, figures, and devices in contravention of 15 Del. C. § 3302; and
WHEREAS James Christina has repeatedly disrupted the activities of both the Libertarian Party of Delaware and the New Castle County Libertarian Party of Delaware with dilatory, hostile, dishonest actions in contravention of the National Libertarian Party Platform; and
WHEREAS James Christina has repeatedly, maliciously, and fraudulently claimed to speak on behalf of the Libertarian Party of Delaware in public settings without authorization from the party, the State Board, or the affiliates of any county;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that James Christina is immediately suspended from membership in the Libertarian Party of Delaware and all of its county affiliates. His voting privileges at county membership meetings and at any state party meeting are revoked. He may be removed from any such meetings at the discretion of the chairperson or any other officer. This resolution shall be effective immediately but may be appealed at the next state convention or it shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years.