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===The Beacon=== | ===The Beacon=== | ||
The Beacon is the official newsletter of The Libertarian Party of California. It was started in | ''The Beacon'' is the official newsletter of The Libertarian Party of California. It was started in | ||
December of 2019, and is currently published on a bi-monthly schedule of January, March, May, | December of 2019, and is currently published on a bi-monthly schedule of January, March, May, | ||
July, September, and November. It is usually published by the 15th of the month, and often | July, September, and November. It is usually published by the 15th of the month, and often | ||
centered around events such as elections and conventions. In 2023, The Beacon will be published | centered around events such as elections and conventions. In 2023, ''The Beacon'' will be published | ||
on a quarterly basis: January, April, July and October. In 2024, it may go back to a bi-monthly | on a quarterly basis: January, April, July and October. In 2024, it may go back to a bi-monthly | ||
schedule. | schedule. | ||
The Beacon is a subcommittee of the Communications and Media Committee (CMC). The | ''The Beacon'' is a subcommittee of the Communications and Media Committee (CMC). The | ||
original Content Editor was Mr. Peter Moulds (he resigned in the Spring of 2021) and the current | original Content Editor was Mr. [[Peter Moulds]] (he resigned in the Spring of 2021) and the current | ||
Content Editor for The Beacon is Ms. Elizabeth Stump, who is also the current Chair of the | Content Editor for ''The Beacon'' is Ms. [[Elizabeth Stump]], who is also the current Chair of the | ||
CMC. The Beacon’s design, layout and publishing is done by an independent contractor. | CMC. ''The Beacon’s'' design, layout and publishing is done by an independent contractor. | ||
Deadline for submission of content for each edition is the Friday before the planned publishing | Deadline for submission of content for each edition is the Friday before the planned publishing | ||
date. Our contractor sends The Beacon out in batches over 3-4 days via email, and provides a | date. Our contractor sends ''The Beacon'' out in batches over 3-4 days via email, and provides a | ||
text version which is accessible and archived on the LPCA website [https://ca.lp.org/newsletter/ here]. | text version which is accessible and archived on the LPCA website [https://ca.lp.org/newsletter/ here]. | ||
While The Beacon falls under the purview of the CMC, LPCA members are welcome to help | While ''The Beacon'' falls under the purview of the CMC, LPCA members are welcome to help | ||
write articles and submit content. Please review the sections below to see where you might like | write articles and submit content. Please review the sections below to see where you might like | ||
to contribute. | to contribute. | ||
====News Items==== | ====News Items==== | ||
The Beacon includes articles about upcoming events for the Party, such as state and national | ''The Beacon'' includes articles about upcoming events for the Party, such as state and national | ||
conventions, LPCA Quarterly Executive Committee Meetings, fundraisers, and other news. | conventions, LPCA Quarterly Executive Committee Meetings, fundraisers, and other news. | ||
For conventions, information is provided in advance (i.e., location, dates, packages, hotel | For conventions, information is provided in advance (i.e., location, dates, packages, hotel | ||
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(Executive Committee election results, major changes to Bylaws, resolutions, etc.). | (Executive Committee election results, major changes to Bylaws, resolutions, etc.). | ||
The Beacon also reports on county affiliates (i.e., ExCom elections, significant events, | ''The Beacon'' also reports on county affiliates (i.e., ExCom elections, significant events, | ||
candidates for political office, etc.). Summaries and pictures of how any respective event | candidates for political office, etc.). Summaries and pictures of how any respective event | ||
went, successes and lessons learned, are an important part of promoting localized efforts, and | went, successes and lessons learned, are an important part of promoting localized efforts, and | ||
are welcome submissions. The Beacon does not post or include monthly county affiliate | are welcome submissions. ''The Beacon'' does not post or include monthly county affiliate | ||
casual meetups, hangouts and socials; those are best promoted on your own county’s website, | casual meetups, hangouts and socials; those are best promoted on your own county’s website, | ||
social media accounts and emailed newsletters. If your county has an Annual Meeting | social media accounts and emailed newsletters. If your county has an Annual Meeting | ||
coming up however, The Beacon will post notice of that. If members of your county affiliate | coming up however, ''The Beacon'' will post notice of that. If members of your county affiliate | ||
are appointed to a local city or county board, commission or committee, share the good news | are appointed to a local city or county board, commission or committee, share the good news | ||
by sending notice to the Content Editor, in hopes that it may inspire others to apply or run for | by sending notice to the Content Editor, in hopes that it may inspire others to apply or run for | ||
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During presidential and mid-term election years (as June primaries and November elections | During presidential and mid-term election years (as June primaries and November elections | ||
draw near) The Beacon will feature Libertarian candidates running for office across | draw near) ''The Beacon'' will feature Libertarian candidates running for office across | ||
California for the May and September issues. A voter guide addressing the Legislative | California for the May and September issues. A voter guide addressing the Legislative | ||
Committee’s recommendations on California State Propositions, and local county affiliate | Committee’s recommendations on California State Propositions, and local county affiliate | ||
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====Articles==== | ====Articles==== | ||
The Beacon accepts content submissions from all dues paying LPCA members. Contributions | ''The Beacon'' accepts content submissions from all dues paying LPCA members. Contributions | ||
are usually provided periodically, quarterly or topically. If you would like to submit a regular, | are usually provided periodically, quarterly or topically. If you would like to submit a regular, | ||
or periodic column (or even just a one-off) you are always welcome to reach out to the | or periodic column (or even just a one-off) you are always welcome to reach out to the | ||
Content Editor. | Content Editor. | ||
There is no limit to the number of articles The Beacon can contain, the aim however is | There is no limit to the number of articles ''The Beacon'' can contain, the aim however is | ||
always to keep the topics varied, and relevant. There is also no specific word limit to an | always to keep the topics varied, and relevant. There is also no specific word limit to an | ||
article, (a hyperlink to “read more” is provided after the first paragraph or two). It is however | article, (a hyperlink to “read more” is provided after the first paragraph or two). It is however | ||
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reader. | reader. | ||
If you have never submitted content to The Beacon, and have an idea for an article, please | If you have never submitted content to ''The Beacon'', and have an idea for an article, please | ||
review the past few issues to prevent writing about a recently covered topic. | review the past few issues to prevent writing about a recently covered topic. | ||
====Affiliate Tip of the Month==== | ====Affiliate Tip of the Month==== | ||
The Beacon posts an Affiliate Tip of the Month (similar to the “Affiliate Tip of the Week” | ''The Beacon'' posts an Affiliate Tip of the Month (similar to the “Affiliate Tip of the Week” | ||
featured on LPCA social media). The Affiliate Tip of the Month deals with tips that require a | featured on LPCA social media). The Affiliate Tip of the Month deals with tips that require a | ||
bit more context than a simple graphic can provide. | bit more context than a simple graphic can provide. | ||
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Committee Updates | Committee Updates | ||
The Beacon includes some updates on recent committee work and projects, as provided by | ''The Beacon'' includes some updates on recent committee work and projects, as provided by | ||
those committees. The information shared is not sensitive, and is meant to help members stay | those committees. The information shared is not sensitive, and is meant to help members stay | ||
informed. If you are on an LPCA Committee and would like to provide information about | informed. If you are on an LPCA Committee and would like to provide information about | ||
your committee’s work for The Beacon, please contact the CMC at [Mailto:cmc@ca.lp.org cmc@ca.lp.org]. | your committee’s work for ''The Beacon'', please contact the CMC at [Mailto:cmc@ca.lp.org cmc@ca.lp.org]. | ||
====Meme of the Month==== | ====Meme of the Month==== | ||
The Beacon features a meme that is relevant to a recent topical news item, which meets | ''The Beacon'' features a meme that is relevant to a recent topical news item, which meets | ||
branding and professionalism standards that align with LPCA values. It is up to the Content | branding and professionalism standards that align with LPCA values. It is up to the Content | ||
Editor to pick one, but submissions are always welcome. | Editor to pick one, but submissions are always welcome. | ||
====Podcast of the Month==== | ====Podcast of the Month==== | ||
The Beacon features a podcast, or a similar audio/video media platform every issue. The | ''The Beacon'' features a podcast, or a similar audio/video media platform every issue. The | ||
podcaster’s subject must be libertarian focused, or cover an issue dealing with libertarian | podcaster’s subject must be libertarian focused, or cover an issue dealing with libertarian | ||
principles (e.g., free speech, gun rights, privacy, foreign policy, the drug war, etc.). If you | principles (e.g., free speech, gun rights, privacy, foreign policy, the drug war, etc.). If you | ||