(NOTE: All dates in this calendar are subject to change
without notice!)
========2006 =======2006======2006====
2006: The 2006 general election will be held on Tuesday,
November 7 and the primary election will be held on Tues,
march 14th. The offices that will be up for election are
listed below. Statewide signature requirements 66,000.
* U.S. Senator (Santorum) * U.S. Representative
* Pennsylvania Governor * Pennsylvania Lt. Governor
* PA State Representative
Please remember to write LTEs, call talk radio, write your
state representative about the Pa. Ballot Access Coalition's
Voters' Choice Act which will reduce signature requirements
for third parties in Pa. If we don't then why should the Pa.
legislature ever listen to us or take us seriously?
Our statewide signature requirements will be roughly 66,000
statewide in '06. This compares with 25,000 statewide in
'04. Should we invest most of our resources on local races?
Find out more about CMU's CORO program. Our future
candidates could contact CORO and get a free campaign
volunteer from them. Maybe the LPPgh itself could get
a student CORO volunteer?
www.coro.org at CMU.
Also explore ways the LPPgh can get unpaid summer interns
from Pitt and Duquesne's Law Schools, and other University
Departments.
LPPa bylaws changes must be submitted at least 30 days
before the state convention, which will be held on March
3-5th in State College
=======January 2006======
We have a candidate for Gene Riccardi's city council
seat in a special election, which will be held on March 14th.
That is about 60 days away. District 3 is the South Side,
South Side Slopes, Arlington, Beltzhover, parts of Oakland
up the Pitt Towers, and a tiny edge of Mt.Washington.
Jan 18th. Deadline to get LIbPenn content to the editor.
Jan 25th LibPenn content goes to the typesetter.
Jan 27-29 LP State Chair's Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
January 30th - deadline for filing papers in Pgh Dist 3
Special Election.
Jan 30th, 11am, Clean Sweep announces its candidates
to the general public at a press conference in the Capitol
Rotunda in Harrisburg. Libertarians are welcome to join.
=========.February 2006========
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
Feb 1st, Wed. Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Feb. 5th Deadline for getting proposed LPPa bylaws
changes to the LibPenn editor. (actual deadline is 30
days before the March 3-5th state college convention)
Please remember to write LTEs, call talk radio, write your
state representative about the Pa. Ballot Access Coalition's
Voters' Choice Act which will reduce signature requirements
for third parties in Pa. If we don't then why should the Pa.
legislature ever listen to us or take us seriously?
Thurs, Feb 2nd, You are invited to the Rauterkus home/office for
a community concert that features the song, "Don't Put Me In A
Box" by singer/songwriter Johnsmith. Doors open at 5:30 for the
first set, a family concert and mini-presentation slated from 6 to
7 pm. The second presentation starts at 7:15 for adults and more
music from 8-9 pm. Johnsmith
http://www.johnsmithmusic.comhas a number of great, original tunes . 108 South 12th Street,
South Side.
Feb 3rd. Special room rate of $69 for the Atherton Hotel in
State College expires today. (for State Convention March 3-5)
Sat. Feb 4, 10am, Property Rights - Are Your Rights Secure?
Lamplighter Restaurant on Route 22, Delmont Pa. (12miles
east of Monroeville on the left.) 724-468-454.5 Robert Brace,
Farmer and Vice-President of PA Land Owners' Association
Topic: How the EPA destroys property values. Also Speaking:
State Rep. Tom Yewcic on eminent domain. (Yewcic is in favor
of the VCA, at least when I last emailed him). Cost: $5.00
(includes coffee and pastries)Reservations: Call LaVerne Sober
at 724-837-2045 Sponsor: Westmoreland Co. Concerned Citizens
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
(verify the dates of the Pitt Lib meetings for 2006
and see when CMU Libs meet)
Saturday Feb. 4th, LPPa conference call. 7pm usually?
Feb 9th, deadline to provide Jim Babb of the LibPenn
with lists of local people to receive the next LibPenn.
Cost is listed at $20 per 100, but postage went up last month?
Saturday Feb 11th, LPPa Board meeting. TBA
February 11, 2006 - North Huntingdon, PA (E of Pittsburgh)
Friends of the NRA Event Dale Emerick
724-863-4651
dale_emerick@agilent.com Feb 13th target date for LibPenn mailing
LPPgh meeting wed. Feb 15th, probably Ritter's 7pm.
Thurs, Feb 16th, 10-230pm. Internship Fair for Pitt
students and alumni. Wm. Pitt Union Ballroom and
Assembly Room (main floor). Organizations will be
present to discuss available internship positions for
spring, summer and fall terms. To reserve a table for
the LPPgh or LPPa, contact Nancy
cifrulak@pitt.edu 412-648-7130.
www.careers.pitt.edu Some Pitt law
students are interested in starting a Pitt Law libertarian
club, and they are interested in unpaid internship
opportunities. We should try to put something together.
Feb 20th target delivery date for LibPenn.
LPPa/LPPgh candidates wishing to also join Clean
Sweep may do so by contacting Michele Diehl, PA
CleanSweep Coordinators Chair 724.858.1349
coordinators@pacleansweep.com==========March 2006========
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
March 3-5th LPPa State Convention will be held at the
Atherton Hotel in State College. Agenda TBA
3/8/2006 First Day to Gather Signatures. For Independent
and minor party challengers running in the General Election.
March 8th, 2006 Petitioning Begins
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Saturday March 4th, LPPa conference call.
LPPa mtg 2nd sat March 11th. location TBA
March 18th Deadline for pre convention LibPenn articles.
March 14th Tues, date of Pgh city council district 3
Special Election. District 3 is the South Side,
South Side Slopes, Arlington, Beltzhover, parts of Oakland
up the Pitt Towers, and a tiny edge of Mt.Washington.
LPPgh meeting wed. March 15th 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
March 25-26, 2006 -- Monroeville, PA (E of Pittsburgh)
Gun Show, Monroeville Expo Mart PA Gun Collectors
Association 412-854-4625 or 412-854-0937
http://www.bravermanarms.com/pgca.htmThe 2006 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference will be held on Friday, March
31, 2006 and Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel near
Harrisburg, PA. Libertarian Quince Evans has reserved a booth for the
Libertarian Party. We need every Libertarian to be there, and make our
presence known as a viable alternative. To volunteer or to donate, contace
Quince Eddens 608-5706 cell (10am-11pm)
vzepfrr7@verizon.net========April 2006==========
Find out dates of Three Rivers Arts Festival (in May)
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Saturday April 1st, LPPa conference call.
Sat. April 8th, LPPa mtg location TBA
April 15th Income Tax Day. (Possible Fair Tax event??)
LPPgh meeting wed.April 19th, 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
4/17/2006 Last Day to Register to Vote For the Pa.
Primary Election.
April 25th target date of post convention LibPenn.
=========May 2006=========
Find out dates of Three Rivers Arts Festival (in May)
Usually first 3 weekends in May
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
May 6th, dealine for articles for June LibPenn.
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
They may be off for the summer though.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Sat/Sun May 7-8th Tax Freedom Day
5/9/2006 Last Day to Apply for a Civilian Absentee
Ballot For the Primary Election.
Saturday May 6th, LPPa conference call.
5/12/2006 Civilian Absentee Ballots Due for the Primary
Election. Apply at your local Board of Elections before May
9 if you'll be unable to vote at your polling place on May 16!
May 16th 2006 Primary Day
VOTE 'EM ALL OUT! Volunteer to work a poll
Sat May 13th, LPPa meeting TBA
Wed May 17th, LPPgh meeting, 7pm Ritters
Unless we decide to hold some summer meetings at CMU?
May 20-21, 2006 -- Monroeville, PA (E of Pittsburgh)
Gun Show, Monroeville Expo Mart
PA Gun Collectors Association
412-854-4625 or 412-854-0937
http://www.bravermanarms.com/pgca.htmMay 30, 2005 Probable deadline to apply for a table at
Pitt's activities fair.
Greek food festival May 8-13th, 2005
St Nicholas Cathedral Community Center
419 South Dithridge, Oakland
Across from the Carnegie Museum.
Find out date of 2006 food festival.
PRIMARY ELECTION
Primary day is the easiest day to get petition signatures
because everyone there is registered in that district.
LPPa mtg 2nd sat usually
=========June 2006=========
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
June 3-5th, 2006 LP National convention will be in Portland, Oregon.
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
They may be off for the summer though.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Saturday June 3rd, LPPa conference call.
June 2006 Three Rivers Arts Festival
http://www.artsfestival.net/find out dates. usually covers 3 weekends.
Sat June 10th, LPPa mtg
Make sure that the Pgh Libertarian Club registers for a
table at the upcoming Student Activities Fair. Also see if
the student Lib clubs can get a mention in the packet for
incoming freshmen.
June 13th , target delivery date for LibPenn.
LPPgh meeting wed. June 21st, 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
June 22nd - Cost of Government Day, that date during the
calendar year when the average American has earned
enough gross income to pay for his or her share of all
federal, state, and local government expenditures, and for
the cost of all federal, state, and local regulations.
(find out date for 2006)
Find out deadline for FOAC endorsements. (August?)
===========July 2006=========
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
2006 LP National convention will be in Portland, Oregon.
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
They may be off for the summer though.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net First Saturday of month, LPPa conference call.
July 8th, deadline for articles for August LibPenn.
Sat July 8th, LPPa mtg
LPPgh meeting wed. July 19th 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
Time to order yard signs, to make brochures, etc.
July 19-20, approximate date of Vintage Grand Prix (Schenley
Park)
http://www.pvgpa.org July 22-23, 2006 -- Monroeville, PA (E of Pittsburgh)
Gun Show, Monroeville Expo Mart
PA Gun Collectors Association
412-854-4625 or 412-854-0937
http://www.bravermanarms.com/pgca.htmJuly 31-August 3. The 2003 Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta.
Good flyering opportunity in dtn pgh. (approx dates)
=======August 2006===========
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
August 1st, 2006 Nomination Papers Due (the deadline
for turning in notarized petition forms to Harrisburg.)
For Independent and minor party challengers running
in the General Election.
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
They may be off for the summer though.
August 8-10th Shadyside Arts Festivals. Two competing
festivals at the same time, one on Walnut St and one on
Ellsworth Ave. (approximate dates)
August put a notice to find out the date of jury rights
day. Possibly give out fjia pamphlets and send a press
release?
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Saturday Aug. 5th, , LPPa conference call.
Sat. Aug 12th, LPPa mtg
August 15th target delivery date for LibPenn.
LPPgh meeting wed. Aug 16th, 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
Get ready for student activities fairs at pitt and cmu.
August 28, -- Sept 1, The Allegheny County Fair , Mellon
Park, Pgh. (approx dates)
=========September 2006========
Sept 1, The Three Rivers Rib Cook Off
Sept. 1, Labor Day Parade (approx dates)
Sometime in Sept. Investigate potential 'open seats' for
2006. Someone may be ahead in a race for a higher office
than the one they currently hold. We could begin to locate
a potential L candidate in that district for 2006.
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
sept 5th was Jury Rights Day in 2003
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
Last year the CMU Activities fair was on
Wednesday, September 7th from 4:30 - 6:30.
find out the date of the 2006 CMU fair.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Jury Rights Day Sept 5th. We need a press release and
we need to pass out FIJA pamphlets all over the place. Also
tie it into elections.
Saturday Sept. 2nd, LPPa conference call.
Sat, Sept 9th, LPPa meeting TBA
Sun, Sept 10th, deadline for articles for October LibPenn.
anniversary of 9-11 bombings
LPPgh meeting wed. Sept 20th, 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
Literature and yard signs?
Start planning the holiday party.
Also nominations for chapter officers is next month.
September 17th is National Constitution Day. This could be
another opportunity for a press release and letters to the
editor. Go to
www.constitutioncenter.org for more details.
Since the Center is located in Philadelphia's
Independence Mall, this is all the more appropriate for
Pennsylvanians.
September 16-17, 2006 -- Monroeville, PA (E of Pittsburgh)
Gun Show, Monroeville Expo Mart
PA Gun Collectors Association
412-854-4625 or 412-854-0937
http://www.bravermanarms.com/pgca.htmSept 28, The Great Race Frick Park to Point State Park
(approximate dates shown here)
=========October 2006=========
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
October 8th, only one month until the general election.
(campaign signs can go up 30 days before the election in
most communities)
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Saturday Oct. 1th, LPPa conference call.
Sat. Oct. 7th, LPPa mtg. TBA
Mid October, 2006- Approximate date for campaign finance
statements by candidates spending less than or equal to
$250) to be completed. (required of all candidates and
political action committees.) The deadline to turn them in
may be a few days later.
One month to go before the elections. Yard signs?
Brochures, door to door literature drops?
10/9/2006 Last Day to Register to Vote for the General Election.
Oct 17th target delivery date for LibPenn.
LPPgh meeting wed. Oct. 18th, 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
LPPgh meeting- we must nominate officers on this day.
Nominate new officers and plan the
final get out the vote strategy. Think about the holiday
party before it is too late.
United Nations Day (Oct 24) This could be another
opportunity for a press release.
10/31/2006 Last Day to Apply for a Civilian Absentee Ballot
for the General Election.
=======November, 2006========
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
election day
11/3/2006 Civilian Absentee Ballots Due
For the General Election.
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Saturday Nov. 4th, LPPa conference call.
Saturday, November 5, 2005 8:30 a.m. Walk for
Racial Harmony SCHENLEY PARK
Sponsored by Women of Pittsburgh 2000.
Learn more at
www.wp200.orgTues, Nov. 8th 2006 Election Day
Sat. Nov 11th, LPPa mtg TBA
November 18th deadline for articles for the December LibPenn.
LPPgh meeting wed. Nov. 15th, 7pm, probably at Ritter's.
======December, 2006=======
First day of month- Deadline for LP News for next month.
First Wed. 8PM The Pitt Libertarian club meets in
room 637 of the William Pitt Union building.
Sat. Dec 2nd. LPPa Conference Call.
First Wednesday, Thomas Jefferson Think Tank,
Silvioni's 7-PM. topic TBA for more info or to RSVP
contact
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net Sat. Dec. 9th LPPa mtg. TBA
LPPgh meeting wed. Dec. 20th, Holiday party.
New board takes over at conclusion of meeting.
Dec 15 to Jan 7th. This is when there are a lot of
substitute talk show hosts on the air. Groups like the
lp have a greater chance of getting on the air at this
time with some programs. So call in.
Dec 15th Bill of Rights Day - we need a press release and
some kind of newsworthy event. Our future candidates could
be quoted as saying nice things about the Bill of Rights.
http://www.holidayorigins.com/html/bill_of_rights_day.htmlDec. 26th target delivery date for the LibPenn.
Dec 31 to Jan 2nd. record the C-Span annual
Political Campaign Management lectures from American
University.
Perhaps 'odd year' LPPa Conventions could be held later in
the year? There is no statewide ballot access drive in odd
years, so we could perhaps hold the state convention after
most colleges are out for the summer? Then students from
the college Libertarian clubs can attend? Maybe the student
activities dept will allocate money so they can attend? We
could build up student groups during the 2006 elections,
then get them to attend in 2007? The have programs geared
toward college L groups?
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=======Jan, 2007=========
CMU libertarians must register for the winter term
Activities Fair. Pitt may have a similar requirement?
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
========Feb, 2007========
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
========March, 2007======
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
========April, 2007=======
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
April 15th Income Tax Day. Possibly involve the Fair Tax
people?
========May, 2007========
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
========June, 2007========
Make sure that the Pgh Libertarian Club registers for a
table at the upcoming Student Activities Fair. Also see if
the student Lib clubs can get a mention in the packet for
incoming freshmen.
1st saturday LPPgh Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
========July, 2007========
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
=========Aug, 2007=======
1st saturday LPPgh Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
========Sept, 2007=======
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net sept 5th was Jury Rights Day in 2003
1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
anniversary of 9-11 bombings
September 17th is National Constitution Day. This could be
another opportunity for a press release and letters to the
editor. Go to
www.constitutioncenter.org for more details.
Since the Center is located in Philadelphia's
Independence Mall, this is all the more appropriate for
Pennsylvanians.
=========Oct. 2007========
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
United Nations Day (Oct 24) This could be another
opportunity for a press release.
LPPgh must nominate officers at the monthly meeting.
========Nov, 2007========
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting.
=========Dec. 2007======
1st wed TJTT
jeffreyastewart@comcast.net 1st saturday LPPa Conference Call
2nd saturday LPPa state board meeting TBA
Dec 15th Bill of Rights Day - we need a press release and
some kind of newsworthy event. Our future candidates could
be quoted as saying nice things about the Bill of Rights.
http://www.holidayorigins.com/html/bill_of_rights_day.htmlOr, we could send a press release about the Holiday Dinner
instead?
Dec 15 to Jan 7th. This is when there are a lot of
substitute talk show hosts on the air. Groups like the
lp have a greater chance of getting on the air at this
time with some programs. So call in.
3rd Wednesday, LPPgh Meeting and holiday party.
Dec 28 to Jan 2nd. record the C-Span II annual
Political Campaign Management lectures from American
University. Check
www.c-span.org Set your VCRs, DVD's
and whatever else you young people are using nowadays.
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UPCOMING RACES BY YEAR
2006
Pa. Rep and half of the Pa. Senate
Pa. Governor
US Senator from Pa. (Santorum)
US Congress
2007
City Council,
Mayor of Philadelphia
Allegheny County Executive
Allegheny county controller
Pgh controller
County Commissioners in Pa.
. Allegheny (2007)
. Berks (2007)
. Centre (2007)
. Cumberland (2007)
. Delaware (2005, 2007)
. Montgomery (2007)
. York (2007)
2008
Pa. Rep and Pa. Senate(1/2)
US President
US Congress
Pa Row Offices (Treasurer, Atty Gen, Auditor General)
**no US Senator from Pa. in 2008
2009
City Council, Mayor of pittsburgh
Other municipal offices?
IoE, JoE
Same as 2005??
Mayors of these Pa. cities
Pittsburgh (2009)
Harrisburg (2009)
Allentown (2009)
Erie (2009)
Scranton (2009)
2010
Pa. Rep and Pa. Senate(1/2)
Pa. Governor
US Senator from Pa.
US Congress
2011
City Council, County Commissioners
Mayor of Philly
Allegheny County Executive
Allegheny county controller
Pgh controller
2012
Pa. Rep and Pa. Senate(1/2)
US Congress
US President
US Senator from Pa.
Dems and GOPers elect (at the polls) Party Bosses in
presidential election years, 2000, 2004, etc.
2013
IoE and JoE
Pittsburgh (2013)
Harrisburg (2013)
Allentown (2013)
Erie (2013
Scranton (2013
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Find out the dates for the following Pgh events:
Income Tax Day
Tax Freedom Day Rally ?,
The three rivers arts festival,
The Regatta ,
Shadyside Arts Festival(s) [Aren't there 2 competing
festivals at the same time],
The flea Markets in Aspinwall ,
The Allegheny County Fair,
The 3 Rivers Rib Cook off,
Dennis Hopper Film Festival
Earth Day 21-can ozone salute
Labor Day parade(probably on labor day?)
Pgh Pridefest,
Mellon Jazz Festival ,
The 4th of July (They have held the fireworks on the 3rd!),
Various concerts at IC Lite Pavillion, Station Square.
Other neighborhood festivals (Southside, Squirrel
Hill, Greek Food Festival, etc) ,
