DuPage Libertarians

The history of human government is one of murderous, tyrannical control by madmen in all times, in all places, and in all political systems.  The fact that the United States has avoided this state for so long is an anomaly, and we should never allow ourselves to assume that “it could never happen here”.  Power attracts the worst of society, as decent people have no desire to restrict the peaceful activities of others.  As the United States continues to ignore Constitutional restrictions on the power of government, dangerous precedents are being set for the madmen of tomorrow.  The time to put an end to tyranny is not after it exists; it’s before it ever appears.

The DuPage Libertarians have elected their new officers for 2012, and we’re pleased to welcome a new member to the board in Brian Lambrecht.  We’re excited to hear your ideas for the new year, so don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know what you have in mind!

• Chair: Josh Hanson
• Vice Chair: Jim Waldron
• Treasurer: Todd Zimmerman
• Secretary: Brian Lambrecht

Tuesday, January 17, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM (Arrive by 6:30 if you would like to eat before the meeting)

Location: IHOP – 167 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL. Click here for a map.

Details: 2012 is a BIG year for the DuPage Libertarians! Access to the ballot this year will be much easier than in the past, and we’re gearing up to make a big impact! Join the DuPage Libertarians as we elect our new leadership for the coming year.

If anyone is interested in running for one of the four open positions, please e-mail DuPageLibertarians@gmail.com or call 630-200-9527.

Open Positions:

• Chair

• Vice Chair

• Treasurer

• Secretary

Please note that only those who have paid their membership dues ($24/year) are eligible to vote.  If you have not yet paid your dues, you may do so by clicking the “donate” button at the top right corner of our site, or just bring your dues to the meeting.

The DuPage Libertarians will be electing our officers for 2012 at our January meeting. If you’re interested in throwing your hat in the ring for one of the positions below, please e-mail DuPageLibertarians@gmail.com or call 630-200-9527.

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Treasurer
• Secretary

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Time: Arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 PM

Location: John & Tony’s – 27W371 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185  Click here for a map.

Another year has come and gone, and we felt that it was time to get together and close out the year with some good times with good friends. If you’re one of the many good libertarians in DuPage County that we haven’t seen in a while, I hope you’ll come out and spend a fun-filled evening with us.

Join the DuPage Libertarians for our holiday dinner at John & Tony’s and get to know what we’ve been up to this year, and what we have in mind for the next. The state of Illinois has given us a bit of a Christmas gift in that our signature requirements to get on the ballot are MUCH lower this year, and as a result, we are very excited about the campaign opportunities we will have in 2012!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM (Arrive by 6:30 if you would like to eat before the meeting)

Location: IHOP – 167 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL. Click here for a map.

Details: The DuPage Libertarians have been given a gift of sorts by the State of Illinois. Signature requirements for Congressional candidates are MUCH lower this time around (some are roughly one-third the previous requirements) and therefore we have a far easier route to getting our candidates on the ballot. Come out and learn how to get involved!

Libertarians can have a big impact when we get involved in local politics.  The only problem is that it can sometimes be difficult to know just how to get involved.  For those wanting to increase their level of activism, allow me to recommend the Illinois Policy Institute‘s free Adopt-A-District training on November 17th in Darien.

On the agenda:

• Legislator Vote Card: Identifying good legislators?
• The Political Vise: A Strategy for Legislative Success
• Understanding the Legislature and How a Bill Becomes Law
• How to Successfully Interact with Legislators and Their Staff
• Top Ten Tips to A Successful Capitol/Legislator Visit
• Persuading the Public through Letter to the Editor
• Stepping Up: Preparing for the Next Generation of Leaders in Illinois

I hope to meet plenty of new libertarian friends at this event!  Click here to register!

A big congratulations to Matt Skopek, Chair of the DuPage Libertarians, as he received the Libertarian Party of Illinois’ “Outstanding Young Libertarian Award” this weekend!  We’re lucky to have Matt here in DuPage County.  Be sure to congratulate him next time you see him at one of our meetings!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM (Arrive by 6:30 if you would like to eat before the meeting)

Location: IHOP – 167 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL. Click here for a map.

Details: The DuPage Libertarians have been given a gift of sorts by the State of Illinois. Signature requirements for Congressional candidates are MUCH lower this time around (some are roughly one-third the previous requirements) and therefore we have a far easier route to getting our candidates on the ballot. Come out and learn how to get involved!