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The 56 th season of the Sinai Forum Presented by Purdue University North Central will present “An Evening with John Stossel” at 7 p.m. in the Elston Middle School Auditorium.

Stossel recently joined the Fox Network and will have a weekly show on the Fox Business Network. He was a noted ABC News correspondent who was co-anchor of "20/20," and authored two national bestsellers. His topic will focus on the up-to-the minute questions on peoples' minds. He has earned 19 Emmy Awards, has been honored five times by the National Press Club for excellence in consumer reporting, was presented the George Polk Award for Outstanding Local Reporting and he received the George Foster Peabody award.

His “20/20” reports addressed subjects ranging from addiction to parenting. He was featured in the recurring segment, “Give Me a Break,” presenting commentary – and a skeptical look – at an array of issues that range from pop culture controversies to government regulation.

Stossel is also known for addressing issues that face Americans today and asking questions and getting answers. His first special, “Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?” examined prevalent fears of things ranging from crime to chemicals. His “Blame Game” special examined the growing tendency to blame misfortune on others. In “John Stossel Goes to Washington," he looked at how under both Democrats and Republicans, government continues to expand.

A book signing will follow Stossel's talk.

Join us for September's monthly LPLP meeting! With the Tea Party Express through the region, the rally in Valpo last week and Congress back in session, there's much to discuss.

El Nopal
110 W 9th St,
Michigan City, IN, 46360
(219) 878-0222

Libertarian Party "Meet and Greet" at the Texas Corral in Michigan City on Franklin Street, Thursday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m.

It's been awhile since we've all gotten together just to chat, and this is a good excuse for us to eat and have a few drinks. Love to see you there if you can make it. All those interested in the Libertarian Party are welcome to join the fun.

The convention is a must-attend event each year in our party. Libertarians from across the State meet to mingle and swap ideas with each other, attend informative breakout sessions, and listen to interesting speakers. The keynote speaker at the Saturday Night dinner will be Radley Balko from Reason Magazine. He has also worked at the Cato Institute. He is an Indiana native, and graduated from Indiana University. He will be speaking on issues ranging from property rights to the Liberty movement. Also speaking will be Wayne Allyn Root. Root was the 2008 Vice Presidential nominee, and is working to win the 2012 Presidential nomination. He is also rumored to be seeking the LNC Chairmanship. There will also be presentations on school choice, candidate training, and reaching out to the media. You can find out more on the speakers, and register, here: http://www.lpin.org/n...

The LPIN will also hold it's annual business meeting. This year, we will elect new officers, including a new state chair. Todd Singer has decided not to run again, which means there will be a race for chair! We will also set the course for the 2010 elections. As you know, the Secretary of State's race is in 2010. The LP will maintain automatic ballot access by winning at least 2% of the vote in that race.

There is a cost for both registration and hotel rooms. You can find out more about this at the convention website: http://www.lpin.org/n.... The registration goes towards your meal costs, speakers, and convention space. You can register the day of the convention if necessary, but please RSVP with Executive Director Chris Spangle to ensure that you have a meal!

Friday, May 15th

4:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Opens in Hospitality Suite

Saturday, May 16th

8:00 AM - Registration Opens
9:00 AM - Convention Opens
9:00 - 11 AM - Seminars and Break out sessions, including:
- Reaching out to the Media and Voters with Eric Schansberg
- Running For Office with Rex Bell and Ken Moellman
- School Choice, presented by LPIN Secretary Melanie Hughes
12:00 PM - Lunch with Daniel Williams
1:00 PM - LPIN Business Meeting and Election of LPIN Officers (Voting for LP and LPIN Members only)
4:00 PM - other events/sessions TBA, Central Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - Dinner with Speakers
- Wayne Allyn Root, 2012 LP Presidential Hopeful
- Radley Balko, Senior Editor, Reason Magazine

Sunday, May 17th

9:00 AM - Breakfast with Speaker Ed Coleman, Indianapolis City Council
10:30 AM - Convention Close

**All Events subject to change

Registration Fees:

Platinum Level -- $125.00. Includes Saturday lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast. (Student: $105.00)
Gold Level -- $115.00. Includes Saturday lunch and dinner. (Student: $95.00)
Silver Level -- $105.00. Includes Saturday dinner only. (Student: $85.00)
Bronze Level -- $95.00. Includes Saturday lunch only. (Student: $75.00)
Copper Level -- $85.00. Includes Saturday daytime speakers and workshops, no meals. (Student: $65.00)

Please register individually. To guarantee your status as a delegate to the convention, including voting rights, you must be a member of the LPIN in good standing. If you prefer to register by check, contact Chris Spangle at 317-920-1994 or by email at cspangle@lpin.org.

Hotel costs not included in the package. Attendees staying overnight, should make a reservation directly with the Holiday Inn, Clarksville. Mention the LPIN/LPKY convention to receive the discounted package rate of $73.00/night. Rates are guaranteed through April 17, 2009.

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Join the LPLP for at the 2009 County Convention, Saturday, April 18th, at the Hong Kong Chinese Buffet (formerly Old Country Buffet) in Michigan City.

County officers will be elected and delegates chosen for the LPIN state convention to be held in Clarksville, Indiana, in May.

The keynote address will be delivered by LPIN Executive Director Chris Spangle.

We'll be electing officers for the next year and choosing delegates for the LPIN State Convention.

Join us!