The 1998 LPMD CONVENTION will be fast-paced, powerful and FUN! LOADED with workshops and activities, you'll find things that you might otherwise never encounter! YOU CAN'T AFFORD to miss this!

We have the best of several top Seminars on Communication, and Political Persuasion -- hundreds of dollars worth -- and we've distilled them into the cream of the crop -- it's priceless! but YOU won't have to pay hundreds of dollars to get this exciting information!

Here are some of the incredible things we've got in store for you:

We'll examine a lot of the things that Libertarians want to know

• The SHORT ANSWERS to the TOUGH QUESTIONS!
• Ways to IDENTIFY someone's REAL CONCERNS & the best ways to address them!
• Tried 'n' true COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES to make "speaking Libertarian" easy & persuasive!
• The 4 basic PERSONALITY TYPES that affect someone's political judgements!
• How to "MARKET" our ideas in the most effective, dynamic, and positive way!
• Recognizing COMMUNICATION TURN-OFFS, and what to avoid!
• Communicating with BODY LANGUAGE!
• The SIX principles of INSTANT INFLUENCE by the foremost Authority on persuasion -- Dr. Robert Cialdini

AND you'll have plenty of time to experiment and practice these innovative ideas designed to make YOU a successful Communicator of the Freedom Philosophy! Thousands of people have changed minds, improved their personal relationships, even gotten raises using these techniques --

Turn conversations from negative to positive. Gain the interest of your listener and understand in seconds the kind of political corner they're coming from. Become a sleuth of influence so that those around you come to encounter, evaluate and embrace Libertarianism. These are the tools that unlock minds!

If you've never attended a Convention before, or you never attend another one -- You'll want to attend THIS one because you want to advance Liberty every day with confidence and authority.

And to add to the excitement, WBAL's BRIAN WILSON is our Banquet Speaker on Saturday!

We've BUILT IT!! All you gotta do is BE there!! Word of this has caused a buzz around the entire region! Space is limited, and seats are going fast, already! Don't miss this rare opportunity to improve YOUR Communication skills! You won't find this anywhere else! RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!

Among the list of Speakers and Workshops for Convention '98 are:

• Mike Buoncristiano -- political director of the NJLP, played a major role early in the Murray Sabrin for Governor campaign. He is an LP candidate for Congress, and works in the Marketing & Advertising industry. He'll be showing us how we can "Market Liberty", as well as delivering the inspiring Keynote Address -- "It's Time to be Bold Again!"
• Dr. Janice Presser -- New Jersey LP Chair and also a 1998 candidate for Congress -- will share some of her vast background in psychology in a workshop on communicating with body language and communication turn-offs, entitled: "Liberty Warriors -- The Rules of Engagement".
• Dana Johansen -- former Virginia LP Chair -- will speak about "Operation Everywhere", and "Successful Petitioning".
• Michael Sensor -- Attorney, and Delaware LP Chair -- will show us some of the ways that the Interstate Commerce clause had resulted in bad law. A must for your conversations about the Free Market.
• Bill Huff and Ed Akehurst -- of Save-a-Patriot Fellowship will give an insightful talk on "Communicating Constitutional Issues."
• Kenn Blanchard -- a Certified Firearms Training and Self-Defense Instructor, will give us his rousing and humorous presentation on Leadership and how to change mind-set. He calls it, "How to Tame a Tiger".

Hands-on workshops with Audio and Video clips:

"The Essence of Political Persuasion" -- (includes Intellectual Judo, Political Cross-Dressing, the Reverse Macho-Flash, Define or be Defined, Persuasion vs. Communication, and more); and "From Mystery to Mastery -- Tools, Skills and Strategies" -- by Michael Cloud.

"Please Understand Me"; and "Operation Bite Size" -- by David Bergland.

"How to Share Libertarian Ideas without Appearing to be a Fool", and "The Ransberger Pivot" -- by Marshall Fritz of Advocates for Self-Government.

There will also be a special showing of "Closed Minds on Open Borders" -- by Jacob Hornberger, which highlights methods of speaking persuasively.

When: OCTOBER 24th (9 AM to 11 PM) & 25th (10 AM to 6 PM)

Where: The Holiday Inn, 6323 Ritchie Hwy (Route 2), Glen Burnie, MD (at 695): 410-636-4300. Directions: from I-695 Eastbound -- take Exit 3A, make a left at the traffic light on Ritchie Hwy, make your first U-Turn, hotel is on the right; from I-695 Westbound -- take Exit 2, make your first U-Turn, go through light, make another U-Turn, hotel is on the right.

Cost: (includes Saturday night Banquet, and Sunday Brunch) Only $49 per person before 10/10, $55 through 10/22. $62 at the door. 5% discount for couples. Banquet only -- $25; convention without the Banquet -- deduct $16; cost for one day only -- $35. (We're not making any money on this. We've tried to keep it as affordable as possible, so that as many of our members can enjoy this experience as possible. It's a STEAL, considering everything you'll gain! Complimentary coffee and tea will be available in the conference room). Special Holiday Inn room rate is $65 per night, make your reservation!

Print out and return reservation form below:

Please circle your Banquet entree preference:

1. Stuffed Pork Chop -- Center cut pork chop, split and filled with Sage Dressing, served with Cinnamon apple sauce
2. Chicken Cordon Bleu -- Boneless breast filled with shaved ham and Gruyere Cheese
3. Sliced Roast Sirloin of Beef -- in its Natural Juices
4. Boneless Stuffed Flounder -- Stuffed with Crabmeat Dressing and crowned with Hollandaise Sauce

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Amount enclosed: $____ For: Full Convention ___ Banquet only ___

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($20 - State only, $30 - State and National)

Please make your check or money order payable to LPMD, and write "for Convention" on it.

Mail to: Nancy Millionie, 5815 Deer Park Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136 (410-833-8991)

Saturday, October 24th:

9:00 Registration
9:50 Welcome - Steve Boone, Chair
10:00 "From Mystery to Mastery" - Michael Cloud video
10:35 Break
10:40 Keynote Address, "It's time to be Bold Again" - Mike Buoncristiano - NJLP
10:55 "Communication vs. Persuasion"
11:05 "How to Tame a Tiger" - Kenn Blanchard, A3i Inc.
11:50 Introduction to display tables (notes following this schedule)
12:10 Lunch Break
1:10 "How to be Understood and Get What you Want" (Workshop)
2:00 Break
2:10 "Define or be Defined" (Workshop)
2:40 "Rapport"
2:50 "Liberty Warriors - The Rules of Engagement" - (Workshop) Janice Presser, Chair, NJLP
3:50 Break
4:05 "The Late Great Libertarian Macho Flash" - (Workshop)
4:30 "Political Cross-Dressing" - (Workshop)
5:00 Break
5:10 "The Ransberger Pivot" - (Workshop)
5:30 "How to Share Libertarian Ideas without Appearing to be a Fool" -(Workshop)
6:10 Break ****
7:00 Banquet --- following the Banquet -- Video - "Closed Minds on Open Borders" - Jacob (Bumper) Hornberger

Sunday, October 25th:

10:00 "Intellectual Judo" - (Workshop)
10:20 "Marketing Liberty" - Mike Buoncristiano - President, AVANTII Marketing Solutions, Inc.
11:00 Break
11:10 "Instant Influence"
11:40 Break****
12:00 Brunch
12:45 Bill Huff and Ed Akehurst, Save-a-Patriot Fellowship
1:45 Break
1:50 "How the Interstate Commerce clause has caused Bad Law", Michael Sensor, Chair, LPD
2:20 Keith Halderman - Gobernatorial Election notes, and update on Medical Marijuana
2:35 Break
2:40 "Petitioning" and "Discovery Tables - a practical approach", Dana Johansen, current past Chair, LPVA
3:10 "Petitioning & Outreach Tips - what work!", Spear Lancaster Chair, Anne Arundel County, MD
3:25 Closing remarks - Steve Boone
3:35 Break
3:45 LPMD Business Meeting

The following groups will have a display of literature and "goodies":

The Thomas Paine Caucus
Libertarians for Life
Carol Moore and Associates
Lancaster Hemp Company
Save-a-Patriot Fellowship
MDLP