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Deadline Looms for 2004
Lights of Liberty Awards

The clock is ticking for libertarians in Arkansas who want to help promote the libertarian movement -- and earn valuable prizes and public recognition for doing so.

That's because December 31, 2004 is the deadline to qualify for the annual Lights of Liberty awards, sponsored by the Advocates for Self-Government.

"If you help publicize libertarianism in a positive way in 2004, we want to reward you," said Advocates President Sharon Harris. "We know the best way to spread the word about liberty is for libertarians to reach out to people in their community, and the Lights of Liberty program encourages that kind of vital grassroots activity."

The Lights of Liberty program honors activists who:

• Get three letters using the words "libertarian" or "libertarianism" printed in a non-libertarian newspaper, magazine, or other publication. Or... • Work at an Operation Politically Homeless (OPH) booth on three different days, for two hours or more per day. Or... • Give three speeches to predominantly non-libertarian groups such as service clubs, classrooms, political rallies, or Toastmasters, using the words "libertarian" or "libertarianism

Work a few hours over three days doing OPH at our State Fair Booth and you may qualify for a Lights of Liberty Award. To volunteer... Click Here

In 2003, zero libertarians in Arkansas qualified as Lights of Liberty winners -- and Harris said she would like to change that this year.

"Imagine the effect if every libertarian activist in Arkansas set out to accomplish these highly effective goals this year!" she said. "It would generate a significant increase in public awareness of libertarianism in the state."

In addition, outreach opportunities are especially plentiful this year because of the presidential election, Harris noted.

"With the spotlight on the presidential race, people are paying more attention to politics, so the power of our message is amplified," she said. "Plus, in an election year, your outreach can do double duty. You can not only promote libertarian ideas, but also Libertarian candidates."

Although the Advocates is nonpartisan, Libertarian Party outreach activities and LP campaign activities do qualify for Lights of Liberty recognition.

To qualify for the 2004 awards, outreach activities must be completed between January 1 and December 31.

Lights of Liberty winners will receive:

Since the program started in 1998, there have been Lights of Liberty winners in 46 states (plus Washington, DC) and in five foreign countries (Italy, Australia, Canada, Seychelles, and Great Britain).

To qualify for the Lights of Liberty awards, submit your name (or the names of other individuals who engaged in outreach activity) at: http://www.TheAdvocates.org/lights.html

Or e-mail: Lights@TheAdvocates.org.

Or call: (800) 932-1776

The Advocates for Self-Government is a nonprofit organization that encourages the public to understand and embrace libertarian ideas, and teaches libertarians how to be more compelling communicators.

The Advocates for Self-Government
The Liberty Building
213 South Erwin Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
www.TheAdvocates.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Bill Winter
billw@TheAdvocates.org

 

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