Convention

Steve Dasbach Chairman's Award for Extraordinary Service: Awarded to an individual that has helped grow the Libertarian Party of Indiana in extraordinary ways over many years. This award is not voted on by LPIN membership, and it is the sole privilege of the Chair of the LPIN to award it to the recipient.

Andrew Horning has been selected by Chairman Todd Singer as this year's recipient.

"It is my honor to recognize Andy Horning for his many contributions to the Libertarian Party of Indiana. Andy has served the party many times as a candidate as well as a resource for all things Constitutional (Federal and State), and for its true meaning, the rule of law.

Andy has run for the positions of State Representative-District 96 (1996), Marion County Recorder (1998), Mayor of Indianapolis (1999), Governor (2000), 7th District of Congress (2002), and Governor once again (2008) under the Libertarian banner. He is a strong candidate that has represented us well in the media, and in person. He is especially adept at inspiring and energizing younger voters with his message of freedom, personal responsibility, and Constitutional government.

Time and time again, Andy is cited as the first introduction Hoosiers have had to the Libertarian Party of Indiana, and also the original intent of our Constitution, the rule of law. His work and sacrifice as a candidate has nurtured Andy Horning is one of the main reasons that I became a Libertarian, and it is my privilege to recognize Andy for his extraordinary service with this award."

Every year, the LPIN awards members who have served the cause of liberty, and advanced the mission of the party: electing Libertarians. These are the nominations for 2009. One winner from each category will be selected tomorrow afternoon at the LPIN State Convention.

Dr. Barbara Bourland Light of Liberty Award: The recipient is honored as the person most responsible for the growth of the party and dedication to the libertarian cause.

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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009

- 4:00 PM Hospitality Suite Opens

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009

- 8:00 AM Registration Begins

- 9:00 AM Welcoming Remarks by LPKY State Chairman
Ken Moellman and LPIN State Chairman Todd Singer

- 9:05 AM LNC and District 3 Update by
LNC District 3 Representative Rebecca Sink-Burris

- 9:15 AM WORKSHOPS/BREAKOUT SESSION 1

* Reaching out to the Media and Voters
with Dr. Eric Schansberg

* Atlas!Liberty Pac with Mark Rutherford

- 10:15 AM WORKSHOPS/BREAKOUT SESSION 2

* Candidate Training/Running for Office
with Ken Moellman and Rex Bell

* Charter Schools/Homeschooling/School Choice
with Melanie Hughes

Great Indy Cleanup
April 25, 2009 from 8am to 12pm – Hawthorne Community Center
The Libertarian Party will be volunteering with KIB in the Hawthorne neighborhood this Saturday, as part of the Great Indy Cleanup. KIB will be providing all tools, gloves and other equipment.

Elkhart County Convention
April 29, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm – The Big Easy
Come join us for our monthly social and business meeting. This is also our annual convention where officers will be nominated for the next 2 year period.

Allen County Convention
April 30, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Allen Co. Public Library Main Branch
Thursday, 30th April 6-9P Allen Co. Public Library Main Branch West Washington Blvd (@ Ewing Street) Must be a Party Member to vote.

May Day, MAYDAY! Northern Indiana Libertarian Picnic
May 2, 2009 from 12pm to 3pm – Hoosier Old Wheel Pavilion -- Centennial Park
Enough with the bailouts, stimulus packages and out of control budgets. We all need a chance to relax a bit with like-minded, liberty-lovers. Join northern Indiana libertarians on Saturday, May 2nd...

LP of Stueben County Convention
May 6, 2009 from 4:30pm to 6pm – Steuben
The tentative time and place is 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6 at the Steuben County Community Foundation building. (The availability of space is pending and will be confirmed as the date approaches...

Hamilton County Monthly Meetup
May 7, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Barley Island
Much to talk about! Let's follow up on the Tea Parties and build momentum towards reversing the trend of bailouts, stimulus packages, and printing money out of thin air.

The Greater Louisville Libertarian May Meetup
May 13, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Kingfish Restaurants
The Meetup is located to fully accomodate everyone from both sides of the river.

LPIN State Convention
May 15, 2009 at 5pm to May 17, 2009 at 10am – Lakeview Holiday Inn, Clarksville, IN
The 2009 LPIN State Convention promises to be the best convention in years with headlining speakers, quality workshops, vendor booths and lively business session.