Lone Star Liberty The Official Monthly Newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Texas September 2005 A Brief Schedule of Conference is Grass Roots Activist Training Events The main track at the Week- ceive a CD-ROM resource book. end For Winners Conference is the In order to help keep the costs The Weekend for Winners will Grassroots Activist Training being pro- down in bringing the training to Texas, kickoff 6 p.m Friday, September 16 vided by the Leadership Institute. The it will be open to anyone, regardless with a reception at host hotel, Radisson Institute is providing professional train- of Party affiliation. As a result we are Town Lake in Austin. (Registration ers to come to Austin and provide two able to offer professional services for will open at 4 p.m.) The reception will full days of workshops for anyone in- just $100. feature light snacks and the live music terested in effective politics. Because candidates need pic- of Too Blue. (www.tooblue-austin- The training covers all aspects tures, we have arranged for Jayne band.com) of campaigning including fundraising, Allen, of Quintessence Photography, to Saturday's events begin bright outreach, issue development, presen- offer onsite non-copyright digital pho- and early at 8:30 a.m. You can choose tations, etc. Participants will also re- tographs. Track 1, Track 2, or if you are under 12 you can choose the Children's Pro- Track 2 Focus: Training, Issues & Outreach gram. See the neighboring articles and The professional activist train- On Sunday, Wes will host a page 2 for information. ing that is being provided by the Lead- panel of County Chairs, who will share At lunch you can go your own ership Institute is highly suggested for what works (or doesn't) to create an way or join us for a catered meal with everyone, however, if you can only at- effective County Party. Next we will speakers Michael Sullivan of the Texas tend one day, or are a new to the Party have a workshop on finding free or Public Policy Foundation and Peggy interested in finding out more, or on a low-cost web hosting and creating a Venable of Americans for Prosperity. tighter budget Track 2 may be the place county or candidate website. Finally, Afternoon workshops for all for you. Clyde Garland will show you how to tracks end at 5:30 p.m. Take a break Track 2 runs the full two days use an Operation Politically Homeless and then join us for a Dinner Banquet of the Conference and includes presen- Booth to grow the Party. from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. State Chair tations aimed at building party organi- The outreach section of the Patrick Dixon will be Master of Cer- zations, speakers on specific issues of program is scheduled for Saturday af- emonies and there will be speeches by interest to many libertarians, and pre- ternoon. At this time we'll hear from noted Libertarian authors Dr. Mary sentations designed as outreach to Michael Sullivan, of the Texas Public Ruwart and Michael Badnarik. There newcomers. Policy Foundation, and Peggy Venable may even be singing! Most of the training presenta- of Americans for Prosperity. Adam Workshops on Sunday begin tions are scheduled on Saturday morn- Groza, of the Southwestern Baptist at 8:30 and run until 5 p.m. but you ing or Sunday afternoon. Training on Theological Seminary, will give us five have the opportunity to join us for Saturday includes an introduction to reasons the LP is the Party for evan- lunch at Noon with Penny Langford- party organization, the candidate nomi- gelical Christians. And Dr. Mary Freeman, Political Director for Ron nation process, and conventions by our Ruwart, will teach us about libertarian Paul. Executive Director Wes Benedict. philosophy. Everything is open to every- Barry Klein, Public Policy Consultant Those interested in issues one—so bring a friend. Those attend- and Founder of the Houston Property should plan to attend Track 2 on Sun- ing the conference are also welcome Rights Association will tell us how six day morning. At this time we are sched- to take a break and visit the State Capi- people willing to invest three hours uled to hear from Genie Hayes about tol or learn about the Congress Avenue weekly can change the local political the FairTax. We may also have a Bats with our libertarian children. Reg- scene. Then he'll tell you how he did speaker on drug issues. Finally, istration and prices are on page 3. More with just two people! And elected Lib- Michael Badnarik will give a talk about information is on our website at ertarian Patrick Dixon will be on hand on Rights and Privileges. www.lptexas.org. to talk about getting elected. Lone Star Liberty Where to Stay For Conference Volume 15, Issue 9 The Radisson Hotel and Suites The Radisson has a breakfast September 2005 on Town Lake, 111 East Cesar Chavez, buffet each morning at the TGIF and Available monthly is the host hotel for the Weekend for there is also an onsite Starbucks. online at Winners Conference. Staying onsite is the simplest www.lptexas.org; The hotel is offering a dis- and most efficient thing to do—and it Publisher: counted rate of $89 for a single or $99 helps keep costs down for the Party. Libertarian Party of Texas for a double room on a space available However, if you can not book basis. Reservations can be made at P.O. Box 27932 the Radisson there are several other ho- Houston, TX 77227 512-478-9611 or by calling their na- tels in walking distance including the www.lptexas.org tional reservation line at 800-333- Hampton Inn and Suites, which offers 1-800-422-1776 3333. They will also take reservations rooms starting at $85. You can reach online at www.radisson.com/austintx, them at 512-472-1500. The nearest type in special code "WINNER" for the State Chair: Patrick Dixon economy spot to stay is probably the 5200 Sundown discounted rate. Parking for those stay- Super 8 Austin Central, which is a short Lago Vista, TX 78645 ing at the hotel is $2 a day. Others will drive from the Radisson. Yahoo Travel [email protected] need to pay the conference rate of $5 reports the Super 8 as having an aver- 512-771-3936 per entry. age rate of $45 a night. Executive Director: Wes Benedict Badnarik's Post Conference Party 1403-B Kenwood Ave. Michael Badnarik is hosting a in Austin. Austin, TX 78704 Grand Opening of the Campaign The campaign purchased a [email protected] Headquarters for his 2006 run for US three-quarter page ad in this month's 512-442-4910 Congress District 10 immediately fol- LP News to announce his candidacy lowing the Weekend for Winners Con- and invite supporters to the event. Lone Star Liberty Editor: ference. The District 10 incumbent is Laura Coker-Garcia The Opening and celebratory freshman Rep. Michael McCaul, who 9835 Sagedowne Lane Ice Cream Social is scheduled to run is a strong supporter of the USA Pa- Houston, TX 77089 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sep- triot Act and responsible for a program [email protected] tember 18 at the headquarters located that has prosecuted more than 1,000 281-997-8141 at 6633 Highway 290 East, Suite 102 people for firearms possession. Children's Program Will Include State Capitol Tour Kid's attending what may be schoolers have a hard time, because the State Capitol for a guided tour. Inter- the first-ever Libertarian Conference resources just aren't there. The confer- ested adults are welcome! After return- to include a special program just for ence is an opportunity for me to intro- ing to the hotel and another snack and children can expect two-days of orga- duce kids to some of these areas in story we'll learn about the Constitution nized activities including a guided tour what I hope will be a fun way." and the Judicial system and then for of the Texas State Capitol and a lesson The Children's Program at the fun we'll learn about bats from Bat on the Constitution from former LP Conference will run both days starting Conservation International. Presidential candidate and author at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 on Sat- On Sunday we're concentrat- Michael Badnarik. urday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. ing on Economics. We'll view Greed, "It's not baby-sitting," says The day begins with an intro- a John Stossel ABC News Special and program leader Laura Coker-Garcia. duction to libertarian philosophy based play economics games. We'll also make "I've been working with a group of lib- on the writing of Ken Schooland, Eco- treasure boxes. After our boxed lunch ertarian educators to address some of nomics Professor and author of The we'll learn about voting, political par- the deficits in the curriculum at most Adventures of Johnathan Gullible. Af- ties and symbols. The children will also schools. Schools aren't teaching ter storytime and a snack children will get a chance to suggest a mascot for enough economics, they aren't teach- watch a popular animated movie with the LP. ing the Constitution, they don't teach strong themes of individuality set in a The cost is $40 for both days, logic, they don't teach about the legal totalitarian society. After pizza and or $25 for one day. Contact Laura@ system and juries.