Draft Minutes submitted by Crystina Page

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, John, Judy, Ed, Molly, Crystina
Others Present: Daryl
Quorum: Yes
Call to Order: 2:58 p.m.
1. Presentation and Adoption of Agenda: as amended
Motion: Judy
Second: Ed
MSCU
2. Minutes from Previous meeting
Motion: Judy
Second: Ed
MSCU
3. Director/Officer Reports
1. Chairman, Nathan Foutch – Libertarian vs. Liberal ideals; Will be
remaining in Colorado due to political envirnment, Will be running or City
Council in Manitou
2. 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.
3. Secretary, Crystina Page – Need passwords, login info, etc. No action
taken this month.
4. 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.
5. Affiliate Representative, John Hjersman – State convention will see
proposed changes to bylaws and platform. Report In writing.
6. Education Director, Molly Foutch – No report
7. 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
4. Committee Reports
1. A. Bylaws Committee, John Hjersman, Judy Darcy – John reqs
meeting for Bylaws.
2. B. Media Committee, vacant –
3. C. Fundraising Committee Chair, John Hjersman – No report
4. D. Manitou Springs Issues Liaison, vacant –
5. E. Social Media Committee Chair, Judy Darcy – See above.
6. F. Newsletter, vacant –
7. G. IT Committee, vacant –
8. H. Campaigns Committee, vacant –
9. I. Policy Committee, Chris Houtchens, John Hjersman, Judy
Darcy – No report
10. J. Volunteer Coordinator, vacant –
5. Unfinished Business
1. 04/10 – Board Meeting
2. 04/15 – Monthly Meeting
3. 04/16-18 – Tanner Gun Show
4. May meeting – gun laws – Crystina will reach out to Paul
Paradis to ask for speaker.
5. June meeting – bbq / fundraiser
6. Pending Board & Committee Appointments
i. EPC Political Issues Liaison – vacant
ii. Colorado Springs Political Issues Liaison – vacant
iii. Volunteer Coordinator – vacant –
iv. Campaigns Committee Chair – vacant
v. Voter Registration Drive Chair – vacant
vi. Fundraising Committee Chair – vacant
vii. Media Committee, vacant
viii. IT Committee, vacant
ix. Meeting Host – vacant
x. Event Photographer – vacant
7. Postcard Mailing
8. Postage budget already approved John and Judy will find
postcards
9. Phone Call Volunteers
10. Website, CRM, cloud, IT
i. Judy contact Aldo
ii. Judy contact Lance about cloud, Aldo, secretary email
password, education email password, chair email
11. Parade 2020 – Money held over for 2021, Will be readdressed in
January 2022.
12.F. Participation in Reopen activities
i. Polis reneged.
ii. Unknown activities pending
iii. Monument
13.Donate Button on Facebook
14.Recruiting more people
i. Phone calls between meetings
15.Outreach planning
i. RK Gunshow wrapup – 24 new contacts, 2 lost volunteers
due to mask mandate, $20ish
ii. Election 2021
1. Election Results – Ed will email councilmen and
invite to 3rd Thursday meeting.
6. New Business
1. Tanner Gun Show April 16-18
i. Booth Fee – $85
ii. Ed Motioned, Nathan seconded, UC
7. Announcements
1. Dues for 2021 are due to remain a Contributing Member &
eligible for Board position.
2. May Board Meeting to be held at Tilted Kilt.
3. Discussion/Q&A
8. Adjourn – Crystina Motion to adjourn 1632, John Seconded. UA

Draft Minutes submitted by Crystina Page

MINUTES
Meeting – Libertarian Party of El Paso County Board of Directors Meeting
Date – Saturday, May 08, 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, Crystina Page
Others Present: Greg Lauer, Mr. Cain, Justin Carpenter, Justin
Carpenter Jr, Faith Mack
Quorum: Yes
Call to Order: 2:48 p.m.
Mr. Lauer’s introduction. Currently serving as City Council; running
for Mayor in November as an unaffiliated Libertarian
1. Presentation and Adoption of Agenda:
Motion: Nathan
Second: John
MSCU
2. Minutes from Previous meeting
Motion: Judy motions to table approval of April 2021 Minutes until
next meeting
Second: John
MSCU
3. Director/Officer Reports
1. Chairman, Nathan Foutch – filled oout all paperwork for Manitou
Springs. Had 110 people or so that seemed to be positive, 30 that were not.
Has been going through the LPCO bylaws, and will try to be completed by
Monday 1300.
2. Vice Chair, Vacant (Holding report for resignation)
3. Secretary, Crystina Page – Need passwords to website and laptop
4. Treasurer, John Hjersman – $648.93 bank balance, $2 in undeposited
contributions. $539.54 in PayPal, totaling $1190.47
5. Outreach Director, Judy Darcy – Voter rosters have not been updated in at
least four months. Governor turned over control to counties.
EPEPC.org – Need someone to answer google voice number. Nathan
volunteered. Updated events on website. Lance and Aldo have been
working on the cloud. Aldo will have repaired by end of week. Will let us
know what the cost is and is aware of budget. Tanner Gun Show dates.
Colorado Gun Collectors Show. Festival of Lights Display dates. 12th
Annual Meadowgrass Music Festival. Beards, Bonnets and Brews Festival.
Judy will find more info. Juneteeth Event. El Paso County Fair. Lantern
Festival. Spring Spree 5K. Pridefest. Comicon. Summertime Ice Cream
Social and Pie Baking. Liberty in the Park. UCCS Job Board. Book club.
6,440 to 5,641 to 6,765 for the last 3 months.
Facebook threatening to unpublish. Reach was 275. Last month was 656.
Engagement down to 34.
May – Gun Laws
June – Police Accountability
Judy motion for future meetings at 1400. Nathan seconded. MC
El Paso County Democrats 3485 to 3493
MeWe page – 81 members
Needs Picture and About Me from Crystina
Needs Speaker info to update events
Discussion regarding awning / canopies
Will work on editing pamphlets
6. Education Director, Molly Foutch – No report.\
4. Director/Committee Reports
1. Bylaws Committee, John Hjersman, Judy Darcy – Bylaws clarified
regarding expenditures and reimbursement. Bylaws Meeting Scheduled
for Tuesday May 25 12 noon at Nathan’s house.
2. Media Committee, vacant
3. Social Media Coordinator, Judy Darcy – See Outreach Report
4. Newsletter Editor, vacant
5. Convention Committee, Lance Haverkamp – NSTR
6. Campaigns Committee, vacant
7. Education Committee, Molly Foutch – NSTR
8. Policy Committee – Have not had meeting
9. Fundraising Committee, vacant
10. Affiliate Representative, John Hjersman – Posted report
11. IT Committee, Judy –
12.Volunteer Coordinator, vacant
13.Voter Registration Drive Committee Chairman – vacant
14.Event Photographer, vacant
15.Political Issues Liaisons,
i. Manitou Springs,
ii. Colorado Springs
iii. El Paso County
iv. Fountain, Greg Lauer – Judy nominated, Crystina second, MSCU
v. Monument
16. Volunteer Training Scheduling
5. Unfinished Business
1. City Council Visitors – Neighborhood districts suggested by Nancy
2. 5/20 – Monthly Meeting
3. 5/25 – Bylaws Meeting
4. 6/17 – Monthly meeting
5. A. Pending Board & Committee Appointments
i. EPC Political Issues Liaison – vacant
ii. Colorado Springs Political Issues Liaison – vacant
iii. Volunteer Coordinator – vacant –
iv. Campaigns Committee Chair – vacant
v. Voter Registration Drive Chair – vacant
vi. Fundraising Committee Chair – vacant
vii. Media Committee, vacant
viii. IT Committee, vacant
ix. Meeting Host – vacant
x. Event Photographer – vacant
xi. Phone Call Volunteers
xii. Website, CRM, cloud, IT
6. Results of Judy’s contact with Aldo
7. Results of Judy’s contact with Lance about cloud, education email
password, chair email
8. Donate Button on Facebook
9. Recruiting more people
10. Phone calls between meetings
11. Outreach planning
6. New Business
1. A. Google Voice
2. B. Gift envelopes
7. Announcements
8. Discussion/Q&A
9. Adjourn 1642

Draft Minutes as submitted by Crystina Page

MINUTES
Meeting – Libertarian Party of El Paso County Board of Directors Meeting
Date – Saturday, June 05, 2021
Time – 2:00PM
Location – The Tilted Kilt, 7061 Commerce Center Dr., Colorado Springs CO
1. Opening/Welcome/Introductions
Board Members Present: Nathan, John, Crystina, Judy (by
phone)
Others Present: Greg Lauer
Quorum: Yes
Call to Order: 3:08 p.m.
2. Presentation and Adoption of Agenda: with formatting (Crystina
will fix by Mon 6/7)
Motion: John
Second: Nathan
MSCU
3. Minutes from May 2021 meeting
Motion to set aside adopting April minutes until July board meeting.
Crystina will present minutes to the board by Tuesday 6/8.
Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
Motion to set aside adopting May minutes until July board meeting.
Crystina will present minutes to the board by Tuesday 6/8.
Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
4. Director/Officer Reports
a. Chairman, Nathan Foutch – My ignorance has led me not to do
any formal report because I had no clue as to what you’re talking
about. Aside form that, May was concerned with Convention. Was
named Treasurer for State of Colorado, so I’ve been focusing on
new duties and responsibilities. Have about 6 hours of training in
with John, with about half of that downloading software.
(paraphrased)
i. Vice Chair, Vacant
ii. Secretary, Crystina – Requesting training for position to ensure
continuity of instruction. Received clear instructions from Nathan
and Board as to when, where, and how reports should be submitted.
iii. Treasurer, John Hjersman – In writing – Balance $668.93,
PayPal 539.54, No cash on hand Total – $1208.47
iv. Affiliate Representative, John Hjersman – In writing –
Includes list of new state members.
v. Education Director, Molly Foutch – Not present.
vi. Outreach Director, Judy Darcy – In writing – Attended events,
talked to Lance about Aldo, talked to Aldo, but did not follow up.
Nathan is not receiving Voice calls. Still don’t know what’s going on
with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Three Tanner Gun Shows coming
in July, September and December.
Colorado Gun Collectors Show September 18-19. Tables are $150
each.
Motion that we spend a maximum of $85 each for July
30-Aug 1, September 24-26, December 10-12 for the
Tanner Gun Show. Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
Motion that we buy an outreach booth for Colorado Gun
Collectors Show at a maximum of $75.
Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
Judy’s report continued : Festival of Lights Parade may or may not
happen. Discussion about whether or not to participate. Nathan
requesting to postpone discussion until July’s meeting so that Judy
can bring more information to the table.
Judy Motions to approve up to $150 for a booth at the Beers,
Bonnets and Brews festival if we are able to find enough people to
man the booth. Any additional cost must be approved by the Board
via email vote.
Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
Judy asking about Juneteenth festival. June 19th. All agreed to
postpone.
El Paso County Fair – $100/day inside; outside with electric
$130/week for 10′ table
Motion that we spend a maximum of $150 maximum for a
booth El Paso County Fair. Any additional cost must be
approved by the Board via email vote.
Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
Pride Fest, ComiCon both put on hold pending new info. Ice Cream
social event – will walk through with postcards. Sesquicentennial
Parade – on hold. Downtown Festival – on hold for email vote.
Motion to have an email vote for cost of sesquicentennial
parade and downtown festival.
Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
Judy’s report continues – 4th of July event: Liberty in the Park
Motion to approve up to $50 on Declaration of
Independence booklets.
Motion: Judy
Second: Nathan
MSCU
End of Minutes taken by Secretary / Report Continues
from Judy.

Meeting – Libertarian Party of El Paso County Board of Directors Meeting
Date – Saturday, May 8 2021
Time – 2:00pm

Location – The Tilted Kilt, 7061 Commerce Center Dr., Colorado Springs CO
1. Opening/Welcome/Introductions
Board Members present: Nathan Foutch, John Hjersman, Judy Darcy, Crystina Page
Others present: Greg Lauer, Mr. Cain, Justin Carpenter, Justin Carpenter Jr, Faith Mack
Quorum: Yes
Call to Order: 1448
2. Mr. Lauer’s introduction. Currently serving as City Council; running for Mayor in November as an unaffiliated Libertarian
3. Presentation and Adoption of Agenda
Motion: Nathan
Second: John
MSCU

1. Minutes from Previous Meeting
Motion: Judy motions to table approval of April 2021 Minutes until next meeting
Second: John
MSCU

2. Officer and Director Reports
1. Chairman, Nathan Foutch – filled oout all paperwork for Manitou Springs. Had 110 people or so that seemed to be positive, 30 that were not. Has been going through the LPCO bylaws, and will try to be completed by Monday 1300.
2. Vice Chairman – Vacant (Holding report for resignation)
3. Secretary, Crystina – Need passwords to website and laptop
4. Treasurer, John Hjersman – $648.93 bank balance, $2 in undeposited contributions. $539.54 in PayPal, totaling $1190.47
5. Outreach Director, Judy Darcy – Voter rosters have not been updated in at least four months. Governor turned over control to counties.
EPEPC.org – Need someone to answer google voice number. Nathan volunteered.
Updated events on website. Lance and Aldo have been working on the cloud. Aldo will have repaired by end of week. Will let us know what the cost is and is aware of budget. Tanner Gun Show dates. Colorado Gun Collectors Show. Festival of Lights Display dates. 12th Annual Meadowgrass Music Festival. Beards, Bonnets and Brews Festival. Judy will find more info. Juneteeth Event. El Paso County Fair. Lantern Festival. Spring Spree 5K. Pridefest. Comicon. Summertime Ice Cream Social and Pie Baking. Liberty in the Park. UCCS Job Board. Book club.
6,440 to 5,641 to 6,765 for the last 3 months.
Facebook threatening to unpublish. Reach was 275. Last month was 656. Engagement down to 34.
May – Gun Laws
June – Police Accountability
Judy motion for future meetings at 1400. Nathan seconded. MC
El Paso County Democrats 3485 to 3493
MeWe page – 81 members
Needs Picture and About Me from Crystina
Needs Speaker info to update events
Discussion regarding awning / canopies
Will work on editing pamphlets

6. Education Director, Molly Foutch – No report.
2. Director/Committee Reports
1. Bylaws Committee, John Hjersman, Judy Darcy
Bylaws clarified regarding expenditures and reimbursement
Bylaws Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday May 25 12 noon at Nathan’s house.
2. Media Committee, vacant
3. Social Media Coordinator, Judy Darcy – See Outreach Report
4. Newsletter Editor, vacant
5. Convention Committee, Lance Haverkamp – NSTR
6. Campaigns Committee, vacant
7. Education Committee, Molly Foutch – NSTR
8. Policy Committee, Have not had meeting
9. Fundraising Committee, vacant
10. Affiliate Representative, John Hjersman – Posted report
11. IT Committee, Judy reported
12. Volunteer Coordinator, vacant
13. Voter Registration Drive Committee Chairman – vacant
14. Event Photographer, vacant
15. Political Issues Liaisons,
1. Manitou Springs,
2. Colorado Springs
3. El Paso County
4. Fountain, Greg Lauer – Judy nominated, Crystina second, MSCU
5. Monument
6. Volunteer Training Scheduling

6. Unfinished Business
City Council Visitors – Neighborhood districts suggested by Nancy
5/20 –  Monthly Meeting
5/25 – Bylaws Meeting
6/17 – Monthly meeting

A. Pending Board & Committee Appointments
I. EPC Political Issues Liaison – vacant
II. Colorado Springs Political Issues Liaison – vacant
III. Volunteer Coordinator – vacant –
IV. Campaigns Committee Chair – vacant
V. Voter Registration Drive Chair – vacant
VI. Fundraising Committee Chair – vacant
VII. Media Committee, vacant
VIII. IT Committee, vacant
IX. Meeting Host – vacant
X. Event Photographer – vacant

C. Phone Call Volunteers
D. Website, CRM, cloud, IT

I. Results of Judy’s contact with Aldo
II. Results of Judy’s contact with Lance about cloud, education email password, chair email
E. Donate Button on Facebook
F. Recruiting more people
I. Phone calls between meetings
G. Outreach planning
2. New Business
A. Google Voice
B. Gift envelopes
1. Announcements
2. Discussion/Q&A
3. Adjourn 1642