1.      Zero Based Budget

We need to decide immediately which objectives are most important, and determine the most cost effective way to achieve them.  We’re not doing that right now.  We need change.  We need to start with a clean sheet of paper – from Zero – and build back up.

We’re currently doing too much of some things, not enough of other things, and spending too much money on things of questionable value.  We can fix our finances, but only if we make significant changes.

The first thing I will do when I am elected, is set up shop in the Party’s headquarters for a time, at my own expense.  I’ll meet with the staff and critical vendors, review all relevant contracts and documents, and stay until I fully understand what is happening at ground level, line item by line item.

2.      Vision 2016 for the LP

Nobody wants to be involved or give money, just to pay overhead.  People want results and we have to deliver them.  The current leadership is not delivering results.  We need change.

We need to decide where we want to go, and how we’ll get there… and start taking immediate concrete steps to execute.

3.      Reduce member attrition; increase new membership

Our membership is in long term decline.  We’re losing old members faster than we are winning new ones.  We need change to stop this.  Our new leadership team will inspire confidence, and as a result we will see lower lapse rates and increases in new members joining us.

4.      Improved custodianship of member contributions

Buying a lifetime membership is not a loan.  It is a trust – a trust that we will be here for a long time, and that the funds will be well managed.  When I become treasurer, all lifetime membership funds going forward will be managed in a separate account, and brought into income on a periodic basis.

5.      No floor fees for conventions

Dues paying members who are elected delegates, should not have to pay additional funds for their service.  There should be no floor fees for 2010, 2012 or any year!