Thank you for your interest in starting a Libertarian Party of Florida (LPF) affiliate in your county. Here’s a quick overview of what’s involved:

  1. Get In Touch
    If you want to participate in forming your county affiliate, please email [email protected] to express your interest.

  2. Initial Meeting
    Once we gather enough interested individuals, the Chair of the Membership Committee will schedule a Zoom meeting. This will introduce you to your Region Representative and the Chair of the Affiliates Committee, who will be your main contacts moving forward. Be sure to complete your membership at lpf.org/join if you haven't already.

  3. Organizing Your County Affiliate
    Once you complete an NDA, you’ll receive a list of registered Libertarian voters in your county from the Florida Division of Elections, which will include contact details. Use this list to reach out to others and invite them to meetings.

  4. First Organizing Meetings
    Contact Libertarians in your county via email, phone, or text to encourage them to attend your first meeting. Choose a convenient location, such as a local restaurant, and make a reservation. Your LPF Regional Representative can help schedule emails to be sent to LPF Members in your county.

  5. Participating in Early Events
    Before your affiliate is officially formed, consider attending local events like festivals, gun shows, or city/county commission meetings to engage with the community.

  6. Creating the Official Affiliate
    Your county affiliate must have four officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. These officers must be registered Libertarian voters and members of the LPF. After holding your first meeting and electing officers, you’ll adopt bylaws (templates are available) and submit them, along with a petition, to the LPF Executive Committee for approval.

  7. Approval and Next Steps
    Once approved, submit the necessary documents to your county Supervisor of Elections. The Treasurer will also need to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and open a bank account for the affiliate.

For further details, please refer to the full document on Organizing a County Affiliate.

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