*Note: this was a truncated proforma session of the LNC prior to the opening of the convention. No motions were made and no votes were taken except for the approval of the prior meeting minutes..
National Committee Members in attendance:
| Stephen Dasbach | Chair | ||
| Karen Allard | Vice-Chair | ||
| John Famularo | Secretary | Thea McLean | Region 2 |
| Hugh Butler | Treasurer | Gary Ilardi | Region 4 |
| Sharon Ayres | At Large | Dan Karlan | Region 5 |
| Ron Crickenberger | At Large | Joseph Brennen | Region 6 |
| Gary Johnson | At Large | Robert Franke | Region 7 |
| Don Ernsberger | At Large | Tom Paswater | Region 8 |
| Steve Winter | At Large | Joseph Hauptman | Region 3 |
| Perry Willis | National Director | Bill Winter | Communications Director |
| Bill Redpath | Ballot Access Chair | Kris Williams | Project Manager |
| Item | Est Minutes |
| ___1 Call to order for official business | 1 |
| ___2 Announcements | 5 |
| ___3 Credentials | 5 |
| ___4 Approval of Minutes | 5 |
| ___5 Setting Agenda | 5 |
| ___6 Check of Paperwork | 10 |
| ___7 Executive Committee | 5 |
| ___8 Chairs Report | 20 |
| ___9 Bylaws Committee Report | 20 |
| ___10 Headquarters Report | 20 |
| ___11 Treasurers Report | 10 |
| ___12 Auditors Report | 5 |
| ___13 Convention oversight committee | |
| A 1996 Convention | 5 |
| B 1998 Convention | 20 |
| ___14 Program Committee | 10 |
| ___15 Ballot Access Report | 20 |
| ___16 Campaign Report | 20 |
| ___17 Regional Reports | 30 |
Discussion of goals achieved.
Discussion of first round vote pledge of 35 delegates for any presidential candidate to be included in the debate. Discussion of changes in convention rule 9 as to who is allowed to be nominated for president.
Staff acquisition:
| Director of Operations | Dan Gallagher |
| Deputy Director of communications | George Goetz |
| Additional Clerical Position | Dan Smith |
Considering hiring a graphics designer
Office construction Additional internal walls for new staff
Cash situation still within vendor normal vendor debt.
Operators standing by ready for convention inquiries
No written report All funds released for Ballot Access.
No Written report. Records seem to be in good shape. Some improvement could be made in written procedures
No Written Report
1996 - All items in order
1998 Discussion of site selection process by project manager Kris Williams.
Discussion of states of Foreign Policy and Education papers
Discussion of VA, DC and RI drives.
Discussion of payment problems with NVO
500 identified candidates. 154 Congressional Candidates
John D. Famularo, Secretary