The state committee meet on saturday and other than business as usual, these are some of what was discussed. Chairman Wes Thompson recogized the counties that were organized and meeting on a regular basis. The counties were Allegheny, Butler, Mercer and Lancaster. Several gentleman from cumberland co. were there and stated that they would try to organize that county as well.
Vice-Chairman Jim Panyard is taking over the duties of content on our state website and hopes to greatly improve its usefullness. Jim Clymer updated us on what was going on at the national level. He stated that we have parties formed or forming in 47 states, with on more ready to sign on at the next national convention. Jim made note that the next national convention is June 12-13 in Newark New Jersey.
There were three guests given 10 minutes to address the committee. Michael Salvi from the local campaign for liberty group spoke about that organiation, Joe Bennett spoke on behalf of bringing similiar groups together and Jesse Wagner spoke about reaching different groups and mentioned various gun show opportunities.
There were also two great speakers for the evening portion. Rep. Sam Rohrer spoke about the state sovereignty resolution and Paul Gottfried spoke about our opportunities as a party. Dr. Gottfried also mentioned the possibility of getting Ron Paul to speak at an event for the state party in either May or June.
The next state committee will be October 3rd in Clarion, time and place to be determined at a later date.
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