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2005 Libertarian Party of Minnesota Convention - April 9 Saint Paul, MN

The "Pro-Freedom EVENT OF THE YEAR" is open to the public!
Meet national and local speakers, enjoy fine dining, bid on exclusive auctions, browse vendor booths, purchase the latest pro-liberty books, meet candidates, party officials and much more! It all happens one day - April 9th at the Galtier Plaza at 380 Jackson Street (8th floor) in downtown St. Paul.

Ticket Prices
 Galtier Plaza Directions to Convention  Hotel Information Parking  Convention Schedule Speaker Bios and Information Vendor Tables Contact the Convention Committee

Event Schedule:

Main Lobby The Loft
8:00 Registration, Silent Auction Begins
9:00
Secondhand Smoke: Science versus Junk Science
SPEAKER - Edmund Contoski, Environmental Planning Expert and Author - Website
Party Business (Bylawys only)

Candidate Endorsements
(LPMN Delegates only)
10:15
Fighting the Minneapolis Smoking Ban
SPEAKER - Sue Jeffers,
Restaurant Owner
10:45
Communicating Pro-Liberty Ideas with Television and Film
PANEL - Features local filmmaker of "Michael Moore Hate s America" Michael Wilson Website, TV and Radio Producer Doug Scribner, Hollywood TV Producer Mark Selzer
11:45 LUNCH* - Available at the 1st Floor Lobby
1:00
Wisconsin Libertarian Politics
SPEAKER - Ed Thompson - Former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin - Website
How Elected Libertarians Make A Difference in Local Politics
WORKSHOP - Otsego City Council Member Mark Thorsted and Brooklyn Center City Council Member Mary O'Connor
1:45
SPEAKER - David Strom - President of the Taxpayers' League of Minnesota - Website
How To Sell Liberty - Why Never To Negatively Use The Words Liberal and Conservative
WORKSHOP - Mark Selzer - TV Producer of the "Libertarian Alternative" and Activist - Website
2:30
How to Achieve Liberty In Our Lifetime
SPEAKER - Amanda Phillips - President of the Free State Project - Website
BREAK
3:15
10 Simple Ways to Promote Liberty
WORKSHOP - Mark Selzer - TV Producer of the "Libertarian Alternative" and Activist - Website
BREAK
4:00
Canadian Universal Healthcare
SPEAKER - Dr. Lee Kurisko
Constitutional Class Sneak Preview
WORKSHOP - Michael Badnarik - 2004 Libertarian Presidential Candidate - Website
5:00 Silent Auction Ends- Winners will be announced.
5:05
SPEAKER - Vin Suprynowicz - Journalist and Author - Website
6:00 DINNER - Classic Catering - Your choice of Chicken Breast or Fettucini Alfredo. Every entree includes potatoes, salad, rolls, cookies and beverages. Note: Order convention tickets by Sunday, April 3 in order to ensure your choice of entree.
7:15
The Bush Betrayal: The Next Four Years
SPEAKER - James Bovard - Journalist and Author - Website
8:15
The 2004 Presidential Campaign and the Future
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Michael Badnarik - 2004 Libertarian Presidential Candidate - Website
9:30 Closing

*Lunch will not be included in the price of the convention ticket. Restaurants are available in the 1st floor lobby including Subway, Taco Loco (Mexican), SamPan (Chinese), and Andrea's (Itallian).


Ticket Availability

At this time you should not mail in your convention form or pay online. Instead, you can pay at the convention registration table with either cash, check or money order.

The following packages are still available:


Package: Student Package:
$40
Basic Package:
$65
Benefactor Package:
$150
Description: Includes admission to the event, access to all speeches, dinner, special discounts to our Liberty Store, 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets, convention program and tote bag. Must have a valid college or high school ID at the door. Includes admission to the event, access to all speeches, dinner, special discounts to our Liberty Store, 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets, convention program and tote bag. Includes admission to the event, access to all speeches,dinner, special discounts to our Liberty Store, convention program and tote bag.

PLUS:
• Dinner with featured speakers|
• Receive one special gift and Gift Certificate
• Unlimited non-alcoholic drink tickets
• Your choice of any book in the Liberty Store


Hotel Information:
Radisson City Center (2 blocks from the convention)
411 Minnesota Street     
St. Paul,  MN  55101
(651) 291-8800


Parking
Convention Parking is available in the Galtier Plaza parking ramp, accessible on the right-hand side of E 5th St between Jackson St and Sibley Street for $3 upon exit (cash only).  From inside of the ramp, take the centrally located elevators to the 8th floor to the The Galtier Pavilion--where the convention is being held.

If you're not parking in the parking ramp, you can access the Galtier Plaza from the main entrance on the northeast corner of Jackson St and E 6th St.  If you are having any difficulty accessing the towers or have any questions, contact Lee Brennise @ (612) 685-3342 or
leebrennise@lpmn.org.


Vendor Tables Information
Vendor booths are no longer available at this time.
If you have registered a booth and you need information on set-up and break down, call 651-646-8980 and leave a detailed message.

Do you have general convention questions? Email or call (612) 685-3342.

All speakers and times are subject to change.



Michael Badnarik Special Notice - Michael Badnarik Constitution Class Follows Convention!
Michael Badnarik will teach his 8-hour Constitution Class Sunday, April 10th from 9am - 6pm.

This is the same class that has been “Lighting the fires of Liberty” and earning enthusiastic support across the country. Every student receives a copy of Badnarik's new book "Good to be King", which can be purchased separately in “fine bookstores everywhere” or on Amazon.com. This class will “rattle your cage” and challenge what you think you know about the Constitution and the founding of our republic.

It is not unusual for students to join Michael for dinner afterward to continue the discussion. To view the schedule, register for a class, or to organize a class in your area, visit:
www.constitutionpreservation.org or send an eMail to class@constititutionpreservation.org.

T
he cost is $100/person, however discounts can be negotiated for large groups. This class not included in the price of any convention tickets.
Michael Badnarik




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