MINUTES Meeting – Libertarian Party of El Paso County Board of Directors Meeting Date – Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time – 2:00PM Location – The Tilted Kilt, 7061 Commerce Center Dr., Colorado Springs CO Opening/Welcome/Introductions Board Members Present: Nathan Foutch, John Hjersman, Judy Darcy, Ed Duffett, Molly Foutch, Crystina Page Others Present: Daryl Kuiper Quorum: Yes Call to Order: 2:58 p.m. Presentation and Adoption of Agenda: as amended Motion: Judy Darcy Second: Ed Duffett MSCU
Minutes from Previous meeting Motion: Judy Darcy Second: Ed Duffett MSCU
Director/Officer Reports Chairman, Nathan Foutch – Libertarian vs. Liberal ideals; Will be remaining in Colorado due to political envirnment, Will be running for City Council in Manitou
Vice Chair, Ed Duffett – Huge turnout, event went well. Got feedback from attending candidates regarding event. 99% positive. Ed did send thank you notes out to the candidates. RK Gun show was also a success. All positive feedback except for one misinformed soul.
Secretary, Crystina Page – Need passwords, login info, etc. No action taken this month.
Treasurer, John Hjersman – For the first time we have a subscriber, donating since February 2021 at $5 per month. He has not been to a meeting. $713.93 in bank, $509.43 in paypal. Total $1223.36. Purchased two rolling carts. $30 / $80. Motion made by Judy and seconded by Ed to reimburse John for $110. Carried unanimously.
Affiliate Representative, John Hjersman – State convention will see proposed changes to bylaws and platform. Report In writing.
Education Director, Molly Foutch – No report
Outreach Director, Judy Darcy – In writing – Attended four events. Talked to Lance and Aldo. Secretary training. Google voice issues. (6557 / 6765) 98 new people listed in rolls. Message from Facebook re: restricting and potentially unpublishing. Reach down 55% to 655 people. Need topics for May and June. El Paso County Republicans page shut down. Motioned to pay $1.99 / mo for MeWe. Seconded by John. Report in writing. CU
Committee Reports Bylaws Committee, John Hjersman, Judy Darcy – John reqs meeting for Bylaws.
Media Committee, vacant –
Fundraising Committee Chair, John Hjersman – No report
Manitou Springs Issues Liaison, vacant –
Social Media Committee Chair, Judy Darcy – See above.
Newsletter, vacant –
IT Committee, vacant –
Campaigns Committee, vacant –
Policy Committee, Chris Houtchens, John Hjersman, Judy Darcy – No report
Volunteer Coordinator, vacant –
Unfinished Business 04/10 – Board Meeting
04/15 – Monthly Meeting
04/16-18 – Tanner Gun Show
May meeting – gun laws – Crystina will reach out to Paul Paradis to ask for speaker.
June meeting – bbq / fundraiser
Pending Board & Committee Appointments EPC Political Issues Liaison – vacant
Colorado Springs Political Issues Liaison – vacant
Volunteer Coordinator – vacant –
Campaigns Committee Chair – vacant
Voter Registration Drive Chair – vacant
Fundraising Committee Chair – vacant
Media Committee, vacant
IT Committee, vacant
Meeting Host – vacant
Event Photographer – vacant
Postcard Mailing
Postage budget already approved John and Judy will find postcards
Phone Call Volunteers
Website, CRM, cloud, IT Judy contact Aldo
Judy contact Lance about cloud, Aldo, secretary email password, education email password, chair email
Parade 2020 – Money held over for 2021, Will be readdressed in January 2022.
Participation in Reopen activities Polis reneged.
Unknown activities pending
Monument
Donate Button on Facebook
Recruiting more people Phone calls between meetings
Outreach planning RK Gunshow wrapup – 24 new contacts, 2 lost volunteers due to mask mandate, $20ish
Election 2021 Election Results – Ed Duffett will email councilmen and invite to 3rd Thursday meeting.
New Business Tanner Gun Show April 16-18 Booth Fee - $85 Ed Duffett Motioned, Nathan Foutch seconded, UC
Announcements Dues for 2021 are due to remain a Contributing Member & eligible for Board position.
May Board Meeting to be held at Tilted Kilt.
Discussion/Q&A
Adjourn – Crystina Page Motion to adjourn 4:32pm