Join fellow Libertarians for the 2018 LPNC convention May 18th - 20th at the Village Inn in Clemmons, NC as we work to 'Elect that Libertarian!'

The platform committee will present their recommendations for consideration and debate. Help decide the direction of the LPNC during this important discussion.

We will host a variety of speakers and workshops. Learn about outreach and building strong, vibrant local affiliates. Discover how to leverage our online resources to more effectively target voters. Hear how North Carolina candidates have run their campaigns, and find out how we can support their efforts to 'Elect that Libertarian'.

And don't forget the fellowship! Break bread with Libertarians from across the state. Catch up with old friends and make new ones at the 2018 LPNC convention. Buy your ticket early and save big. Early Bird prices are good until April 1st, 2018.

Download the 2018 Program with lineup of speakers and workshops

Download the 2018 LPNC Platform Committee Report for the 2018 State Convention

Itinerary

Join us Friday evening in the Crosby Pub for Libertarian trivia. Enjoy a drink and catch up with friends old and new. 

On Saturday, debate and vote on recommendations for the LPNC platform. Stick around for a buffet lunch and a variety of workshops and speakers. On Saturday evening, indulge in a gala dinner. 

Speakers and Panel Discussions

Joshua Eakle and Justin Cornett, members of the Libertarian Party of Tennessee, will share their unique approach to outreach through their weeknight radio program, Speaking Freely.

Joshua Eakle is the Chairman of the Knox County Libertarian Party and the founder of RECURO.org, a media site created to promote liberty-minded ideas on Tennessee politics and beyond. In his day job, Joshua works as the Director of Marketing for Worldwide Equipment Corporate. He currently holds an Associates Degree with a focus in Political Science.

Justin Cornett is the Regional Coordinator for the Libertarian Party of Tennessee and Director for the ETNLP. He currently works as a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent with Allstate. In his free time, Justin likes playing basketball, arguing politics, and enjoying nature. His latest project is a team effort on a radio show called "Speaking Freely," a show which intends to spoil the "regular Joe's" loyalty to the two party system.

Learn more about Speaking Freely and listen to archived shows on their website or their Facebook page.
https://www.recuro.org/speakingfreely
https://www.facebook.com/speakingfreelylive/

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As the 2018 election season swings into full gear, it is essential that we do what we can to support Libertarians running for every level of office in North Carolina. Want to learn how? Listen to Tim Smario and David Ulmer as they describe the Candidate Accelerator Program developed for Wake County. The Wake LP has built a network of support for candidates in their area so when a candidate files, a team is ready to help them campaign. Learn what has worked and has not worked as well as hoped. Dig in to the nitty-gritty of crafting a concise Libertarian message, and learn how to target and spread that message as effectively as possible. Discover tips and techniques to help Libertarian candidates make an impact during election season.

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Want to hear more about running for office in North Carolina? Join the conversation with our panel of both current and former Libertarian candidates for office (PLUS a Libertarian currently holding public office!). Listen to their experiences campaigning and their reflections on the experience, and pose questions about how to best help our 2018 candidates in their bid for office.

Panel members include Brian Irving, Christopher Nance, JJ Summerell, and Olen Watson.

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James W. Lark, III currently serves as a professor in the Department of Systems and
Information Engineering and the Applied Mathematics Program of the Department of
Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia.

Dr. Lark has been a member of the Libertarian Party since 1983. He currently serves as the Region 5 representative on the Libertarian National Committee. He is a member of the LNC’s Executive Committee, and serves as the LNC’s representative to the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties. He also serves as chair of the Employment Policy and Compensation Committee.

Dr. Lark previously served as chairman of the Libertarian Party during the 2000-2002 term. He is also a member of the Libertarian Party’s Hall of Liberty, the Party’s highest honor.

Hotel Information

The Village Inn offers rooms starting at $89/night. For more information about their accommodations, please visit  http://www.thevillageinn.com/ or call 336-766-9121 to book. If you book online, use code NCLP as the rooms have already been blocked for our event. Don't forget to mention you're with the LPNC 2018 Convention!

All room rentals include a complimentary hot breakfast at the Village Inn.