The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania - Forum

MEETING MINUTES - JMC
September 21, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Chairman Tim Crowley.  The location was Rauterkus headquarters, and there were four board members present.

The Chair?s report included items for discussion, such as the upcoming elections for a new board and consideration of the number of at-large members, and December?s holiday party.  The Chair recognized the work of all involved in the Pitt/CMU outreach events.

In the absence of the Treasurer, there was no treasurer?s report, but Harold Kyriazi reported that our current bank statement shows a balance of $571.

In the outreach report, Dave Powell reported on the activities at Pitt, including participation in the Activities Fair, at which 45 students signed up for e-mail announcements, and the showing of a movie, attended by 33 students.  Tim Crowley reported on the progress of creating a ?Keystone Quiz,? modeled on the ?World?s Smallest Political Quiz.?

In the area of technology, Mark Rauterkus reported on our options regarding telephone answering systems and software.  Harold Kyriazi moved, and Henry Haller seconded, to authorize the expenditure of up to $15 per month for a Libertarian Party phone line at Rauterkus headquarters.  The motion passed unanimously.  412-904-2976 will be the number.

In the elections report, we learned that no County Council candidate has been found.  Mark Rauterkus, however, is planning to run for City Council, District 3, in the special election anticipated to be upcoming in early 2006.

Tim Crowley reported on LPPa priorities and activities.  Of interest to Western Pa., Clarion County is now an ?A? county.

There was some discussion of plans for the holiday party.  The consensus was to leave the date at the regular meeting date of December 21, and to hold it at John Harvard?s Pub in Monroeville, where it was held last year.  If the date of the 21st is not available there, we will try for the 14th.  Tim Crowley will pursue this.

Concerning the number of at-large board members, Mark Rauterkus moved, and Dave Powell seconded, that the Bylaws be amended to increase the number of at-large board members from 3 to 5.  Note that the number needed for a quorum would remain at 4.  Thus, there should be fewer problems achieving a quorum if this passes.  Since this is a Bylaws change, it was required to be tabled until the next meeting to allow further discussion and consideration of the motion.

Henry Haller moved to adjourn at 8:55, which passed without objection.

Submitted by:

-- -- Henry Haller
-- -- Secretary