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The inaugural slate of officers, ie: “the Executive Committee” is composed of a Chairman ([[Anthony Pellegrino]]), a 1st and 2nd Vice Chairman ([[Marcus Baker]] and [[Jason Loveland]]), and a Secretary who also fills the role of Treasurer ([[Charlie Larkin]]). The officers were voted into their respective positions during the Inaugural Teleconference on August 4th, 2019. In order to be nominated for an Officer position within the Caucus, a Brother must be a member of the National [[Libertarian Party]]. | The inaugural slate of officers, ie: “the Executive Committee” is composed of a Chairman ([[Anthony Pellegrino]]), a 1st and 2nd Vice Chairman ([[Marcus Baker]] and [[Jason Loveland]]), and a Secretary who also fills the role of Treasurer ([[Charlie Larkin]]). The officers were voted into their respective positions during the Inaugural Teleconference on August 4th, 2019. In order to be nominated for an Officer position within the Caucus, a Brother must be a member of the National [[Libertarian Party]]. | ||
==Mission Statement== | |||
'''Caucus Statement of Affiliations'''<br /> | |||
The George Washington Liberty Caucus is not affiliated with any Grand Lodge of Masons in any way. We do not seek endorsement from, or affiliation with any Grand Lodge, although, we will eagerly work with any Masonic body that requests our assistance, when we are able. | |||
'''The George Washington Liberty Caucus is guided by the following principles''' | |||
*The promotion of liberty for all and of the other common ideals shared between the Liberty Movement and the Masonic Fraternity. | |||
*The promotion of the Liberty Movement among our Brothers and of Freemasonry as a civic extension of that movement. | |||
*The promotion of Brotherhood and Charity as requisite to the promotion of Liberty, and that with Liberty, people are free to associate as they see fit. | |||
'''The charitable work of the George Washington Liberty Caucus consists of''' | |||
*Giving funds to Masonic charitable organizations that promote the general welfare of Mankind. | |||
*Offering relief to a worthy Brother Mason, his widow, and/or orphan(s), or others as deemed qualified through the Caucus application process for Charitable Giving. | |||
*Giving funds to organizations not related to Masonry that act to promote virtues compatible with Masonry, including but not limited to, relief of the needy, promotion of education and the diffusion of knowledge, and advocacy for human liberty. | |||
'''The political work of the George Washington Liberty Caucus consists of''' | |||
*The pursuit of justice in governance and economic and civil liberties through education, activism, and research. | |||
*Public recognition of individuals both in the private and government sector who share the goal of Liberty and providing commentary on proposed policies or established law. | |||
*The promotion of the George Washington Liberty Caucus Platform. | |||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
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3. Dues-waived (aka honorary) membership into the Caucus is granted to all members of the Free & Accepted Libertarians Facebook group who fulfill the requirements for membership as of the date of the Inaugural Caucus Teleconference which took place on August 4th, 2019. All memberships will expire on the day of the GWLC Convention in May. All members must pay their dues of $25 on or before the day of the GWLC Convention to participate in the Convention and to remain a member for the following year. | 3. Dues-waived (aka honorary) membership into the Caucus is granted to all members of the Free & Accepted Libertarians Facebook group who fulfill the requirements for membership as of the date of the Inaugural Caucus Teleconference which took place on August 4th, 2019. All memberships will expire on the day of the GWLC Convention in May. All members must pay their dues of $25 on or before the day of the GWLC Convention to participate in the Convention and to remain a member for the following year. | ||
4. Members are required to sign the Statement of | 4. Members are required to sign the Statement of Affiliation/Non-Disclosure Agreement. | ||
====Membership Privileges==== | ====Membership Privileges==== | ||
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4. If a suspended Member meets the criteria for membership, he shall have 30 days to appeal to the Executive Committee of the Caucus. If a notice of appeal is not received by the Secretary within 30 days, the suspended Brother shall be immediately and automatically removed from membership indefinitely. | 4. If a suspended Member meets the criteria for membership, he shall have 30 days to appeal to the Executive Committee of the Caucus. If a notice of appeal is not received by the Secretary within 30 days, the suspended Brother shall be immediately and automatically removed from membership indefinitely. | ||
5. If a suspended Brother appeals his suspension, the Chairman must call a special meeting of the Executive Committee with the suspended Brother or a proxy designated by the suspended Brother present to be held within 30 days after the receipt by the Secretary of the notice of appeal for the purpose of hearing arguments and presenting evidence. | 5. If a suspended Brother appeals his suspension, the Chairman must call a special meeting of the Executive Committee with the suspended Brother or a proxy designated by the suspended Brother who fulfills the first requirement for Caucus membership present to be held within 30 days after the receipt by the Secretary of the notice of appeal for the purpose of hearing arguments and presenting evidence. | ||
6. If a suspension is sustained by a 3/5ths vote of the Executive Committee to be taken before the close of the special meeting with the suspended Brother, the arguments and evidence must be collected and presented to the body of the Caucus during a hearing no less than 30 days after the special meeting for the purpose of overruling or sustaining the decision of the Executive Committee. | 6. If a suspension is sustained by a 3/5ths vote of the Executive Committee to be taken before the close of the special meeting with the suspended Brother, the arguments and evidence must be collected and presented to the body of the Caucus during a hearing no less than 30 days after the special meeting for the purpose of overruling or sustaining the decision of the Executive Committee. | ||