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August 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: Aug 15, 2024
Time: 6 pm
Location: Brixx Ice Co, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH

Called to Order 18:10

Roll Call:
Present: Josh Umbaugh, Chair; Michael Lopez, Secretary; Ben Schultheis, At Large (participating remotely;) Erin Umbaugh, Member
Absent: Joe Hendrix, Treasurer; Cecelia Umbagh, At Large

The agenda was approved with the Chair’s correction of a misspelling.

The chair reported on the upcoming Chase Oliver event.

The secretary gave the treasurer’s report in absentia. The balance is around $600-$800, depending on whether Hamilton Co LP has cashed its check. A semi-annual financial report has been filed with the BOE.

Secretary’s report. July 6, 2024, meeting minutes approved, along with the ratification of online votes:
Aug 3rd, online vote authorizing $130 for Chase event. Moved by Michael Lopez, seconded by Ben Shultheis. Aye – Michael Lopez, Josh Umbaugh, Cecelia Umbaugh, Ben Shultheis. Not voting – Joe Hendrix.
Aug 3rd, online vote authorizing $200 for Chase signs. Moved by Michael Lopez, seconded by Ben Shultheis. Aye – Josh Umbaugh, Michael Lopez, Ben Shultheis. Not voting – Joe Hendrix, Cecelia Umbaugh.

The Communications Committee reported on LPO’s progress with the new CRM, which is expected to be in service around the end of August. The Communications Committee also reports no recent response from Proud Libertarian about the online store.

Activities Committee report is that there is no Activities Committee.

Announcement of the Chase picnic event Sun, Aug 25, 12 pm, at the Rotary Pavilion in Mound Park, Miamisburg. Montgomery Co LP provides decorations and utensils; Hamilton Co LP provides food. Volunteers are asked to show up at about 11 am to help set up.

The meeting adjourned around 18:40.

Next Business Meeting: September 19, 2024, Brix
Next Social Meeting: September 1, 2024, Bennett’s

July 2024 Regular Convention and Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: 2024-07-06

Location: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402

Present:

Josh Umbaugh, Chair
Joe Hendrix, Secretary
Mike Lopez, at large
Dan Zink, at large
Bruce Earnhart
Cecilia Umbaugh

Not Present:

Ben Schultheis, treasurer

Convention

Began at 6pm with LPO Central Committee (CentCom) elections
Called to order by Josh at 6:13pm
Credentialing
All present are eligible
Agenda approved unanimously
Nominations
Officer
- Josh Umbaugh for chair
- incumbent
- Joe Hendrix for treasurer
- Mike Lopexs for secretary
At large
- Ben Schultheis
- even though he was absent
- he had previously accepted the nomination via Telgram chat
- Dan Zink
- Cecilia Umbaugh
Elections
Officers
- Josh Umbaugh as chair
- Joe Hendrix as treasurer
- Mike Lopexs as secretary
At large
- Ben Schultheis
- Cecilia Umbaugh
Proposals
Proposal 1, Amendment to the Constitution
- Passes
Proposal 2, Amendment to the Constitution
- Passes
Proposal 3, Amendment to the Bylaws
- Motion was made to change the proposal to change the word “participation” to “attendance”
- Motion passed
- Passes as amended

Proposals

Proposal 1

Amend Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution to require that emergency online votes must be ratified.

Emergency online votes must be ratified at the next public meeting.

Add a bylaw governing emergency online votes.

Bylaw 3. The Executive Committee may, by majority, accept and vote electronically on emergency motions made between meetings. This vote must be held in an electronic forum accessible to and commonly used by every member of the Executive Committee.

Proposal 2

Amend Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution to impose a seasoning requirement on officers of the Executive Committee.

C. Candidates for Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer positions must have attended at least 5 of the most recent 10 meetings for which minutes have been published to qualify for nomination.

Proposal 3

Add a bylaw to allow for remote participation in public meetings of the Executive Committee.

Bylaw 4. Upon request by any member of the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee must allow remote participation and voting by a common and practical method agreed upon by both the requesting member and a majority of the Executive Committee meeting in person. In the event of a disagreement on the method, the default method shall be a publicly accessible voice chat in the Libertarian Party of Ohio Discord server.

July 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

Executive meeting immediately follows the convention

Proud Libertarian has received our signed contract. Find out the next steps to creating a store, and check the correct format for images.

Gauge interest in Chase yard signs. Three-pronged approach: Individual interest for crowdfunding; LPO / other affiliate interest; email list for interest on selected addresses

August social will move back to Bennett’s at the usual time, 6 pm on Aug 4.

June 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: 2024-06-20

Location: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402

Present:

Josh Umbaugh, Chair
Joe Hendrix, Secretary
Mike Lopez, at large
Bruce Earnhart
Erin Umbaugh
Cecilia Umbaugh

Not Present:

Ben Schultheis, treasurer
Dan Zink, at large

Executive Meeting

We have quorum
Quorum is majority, there are 3/5 officers present
County Convention is on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at 6pm.
Ohio Central Committee “CentCom” for Congressional District 10 (our district) will happen then, too
Lucas County released a statement condemning any bigotry against our Presidential ticket
Vote was 2-1 to sign on to the statement; vote passes
Motion to agree to the Proud Libertarians Agreement to sell swag/shirts
Motion passes 3-0.
Joe to mail.
Josh went to Kettering Pride.
Dayton Pride comments:
We gave out about 40 bottles of water
- We happened to be next to a water station
Mike confirmed he did get and cash his reimbursement check.
Delegate report for the 2024 National Convention in DC:
Mitch Johnson and Carl Farnum did not show.
Josh, Joe, Bruce, and Mike went.
Mike moved to ratify the online motion to have the County Convention on Saturday, July 6th, 2024
The motion passed 3-0.
There is no social in July.
There is no executive meeting on the 3rd Thursday in July, instead, it will be held immediately following the July 6th convention.

Adjournment

Next social meeting will be on Saturday, August 4, 2024, time and place TDB.

Next executive meeting will be immediately following the County Convention and CentCom elections at 6pm, Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402.

May 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: 2024-05-16

Location: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402

Present:

Joe Hendrix, Secretary
Mike Lopez, at large
Bruce Earnhart

Not Present:

Josh Umbaugh, Chair
Ben Schultheis, treasurer
Dan Zink, at large

Executive Meeting

We do NOT have quorum
- Quorum is majority, there are 2/5 officers present
Mike bought a Political Quiz poster and business rip cards for Pride
- He wants to be reimbursed.
- He pent $150.13 and posted the receipts in the Telegram chat.
- Joe to ask Josh in the chat for a second approval to reimburse Mike
  - Joe is the first approval; Mike cannot approve himself
Carpool to the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC
- Joe, Mike, and Bruce are carpooling
- Leave Thursday, May 23 and come back Monday, May 27.
- Joe to pick up Bruce at his home at 6:00am and Mike soon after
- Joe to call Bruce 20 minutes before he arrives at Bruce’s
- Joe to text Mike as well
Joe bought for Pride
- a $100 Kroger gift card for the raffle
- 103 bottles of water to pass out
- Joe does not need reimbursed

Adjournment

Next social meeting will be at 11am – 4pm, Saturday, June 1 during Pride.

Next executive meeting will be at 6pm, Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402.

April 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: 2024-04-18

Location: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402

Present:

Josh Umbaugh, Chair
Joe Hendrix, Secretary
Mike Lopez, at large
Bruce Earnhart

Not Present:

Ben Schultheis, treasurer
Dan Zink, at large

Executive Meeting

We have quorum
- Quorum is majority, there are 3/5 officers present
Mike wants to run for LPO Central Committee for district 10
LPO was supposed to have Central Committee elections sometime after the Ohio March 2024 primaries
- LPO has yet to have this election
WPCU sent letter stating that the debit card will be deactivated if it isn’t used soon
Pride
- still needs to be paid
- Joe to pay immediately after this meeting (and he did before he left)
- Pride hours on June 1: 11am – 4pm
- we need to get:
  - rainbow wrist bands
  - 3.5″ x 11″ rip business and rack cards
- we want to have a drawing
  - potentially for a $100 gift card
  - enter by giving us their contact info
op eds and press releases
- write one regarding the recent issue with Dayon burritos
3rd quarter event
- park cleanup & cookout?
- regional meetup?
  - Labor Day weekend
  - Warren County, Hamilton County, and us (Montgomery County)
do we have a list of media contacts?
- radio, TV, newspaper

Immediately after the meeting, Joe paid for the Pride Booth. Cost was $250. He then submitted the form to request reimbursement.

Adjournment

Next social meeting will be at 6pm, Sunday, May 5 at D20: A Bar With Characters, 2144 E Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH 45440.

Next executive meeting will be at 6pm, Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402.

March 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: 2024-03-21

Location: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402

Present:

Josh Umbaugh, Chair
Joe Hendrix, Secretary
Mike Lopez, at large
Bruce Earnhart
Cecilia Umbaugh

Not Present:

Ben Schultheis, treasurer
Dan Zink, at large

Executive Meeting

We have quorum
- Quorum is majority, there are 3/5 officers present
Discussion about transportation to the Libertarian National Convention
- Joe volunteered taking his vehicle
- Joe also had signed to be an Ohio delegate
Mike brought two written motions:
- Motion to Pay for Booth at Dayton Pride Festival 2024
  - Mike made first motion, John made second motion
  - Motion passed with no objection
- Motion to Form a Delegate Committee
  - Mike made first motion, Joe made section motion
  - Motion passed with no objection
Joe to make gray scale/black/white versions of the logo

Adjournment

Next social meeting will be at 6pm, Sunday, April 7 at D20: A Bar With Characters, 2144 E Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH 45440.

Next executive meeting will be at 6pm, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402.

Attachments (Motions)

Motion to Pay for Booth at Dayton Pride Festival 2024

Whereas, the Dayton Pride Festival provides an opportunity for the party to engage with the community and promote its values of individual liberty and equality, and

Whereas, securing a booth at the Dayton Pride Festival would enable the party to reach a diverse audience and advocate for its principles,

Be it resolved that the Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of Montgomery County or designated proxy is hereby authorized to spend $250.00 to purchase a Purple Level Ally Sponsorship for the 2024 Dayton Pride Festival, which includes a booth space.

Be it further resolved that the Treasurer or designated proxy is instructed to coordinate with festival organizers to ensure proper registration and representation of the part at the event.

Motion to Form a Delegate Committee

Whereas, according to Article 1-5(a) of the bylaws of the Libertarian Party of Montgomery County, Special Committees may be formed as provided, and

Whereas, the Delegate Committee is mandated to be formed no later than sixty (60) days prior to the State Convention of the Libertarian Party of Ohio, or the National Convention of the Libertarian Party of the United States, whichever is earlier, and dissolve after presenting its report at the regular business meeting following the later of the two Conventions, and

Whereas, the Delegate Committee shall consist of all members of the Libertarian Party of Montgomery County registered as delegates to the State and/or National Conventions.

Be it resolved that the Libertarian Party of Montgomery County Executive Committee hereby forms the Delegate Committee in accordance with Article 1-5(a) of the bylaws.

Be it further resolved that the following individuals shall serve as members of the Delegate Committee:

Josh Umbaugh
Joe Hendrix
Michael Lopez
Bruce Earnhart
Mitchell Johnson
Carl Farnum

Be it further resolved that the Delegate Committee shall fulfill its duties as outlined in Article 1-5(a)(i) of the bylaws.

February 2023 Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: 2024-02-15

Location: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402

Present:

Josh Umbaugh, Chair
Joe Hendrix, Secretary
Mike Lopez, at large
Bruce Earnhart

Not Present:

Ben Schultheis, treasurer
Dan Zink, at large

Executive Meeting

We have quorum
- Quorum is majority, there are 3/5 officers present
Ben is going to call the Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE)
Mike has a list of National members who live in Montgomery County
Mike was contacted from ProudLibertarians.com
How did we pay for Montgomery County Pride last year (e.g. – cash, debit card?)
Montgomery County Fair is from July 7th – 13th
What other city festivals could we set up at?
World’s Smallest Political Quiz
- Josh to contact Evan McMahon, the Indiana LP State Chair

Adjournment

Next social meeting will be at 6pm, Sunday, March 3 at D20: A Bar With Characters, 2144 E Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH 45440.

Next executive meeting will be at 6pm, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402.

January 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

Date: 2024-01-18

Location: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402

Present:

Josh Umbaugh, Chair
Joe Hendrix, Secretary
Mike Lopez, at large
Erin Umbaugh
CJ Umbaugh
Bruce Earnhart
J Anthony

Not Present:

Ben Schultheis, treasurer
Dan Zink, at large

Executive Meeting

We have quorum
- Quorum is majority, there are 3/5 officers present
J Anthony states he’s thinking of running for Dayton mayor in 2025
Josh comments:
- want to get media contacts
- wants us to think about quarterly events, especially this quarter
- wonders if we should speak out against partisan local elections
  - what is measurable between localities that have partisan elections vs those that don’t
    - voter participation?
    - number of candidates?
We need to look into if we need to report to the Board of Elections (just county?)
Fundraising ideas:
- 50/50 raffle
- sell things
- silent auction
What places could we meet in northern Montgomery County, such as Huber Heights and Vandalia?
Community outreach ideas:
- letters to (political) prisoners, such as Ross Ulbritch

Adjournment

Next social meeting will be at 6pm, Sunday, February 4 at D20: A Bar With Characters, 2144 E Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH 45440.

Next executive meeting will be at 6pm, Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Brixx Ice Company, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402.