njlp.org >From the desk of Louis R. Jasikoff
01/26/07 Dear Fellow Libertarians, I am pleased to announce that our project "Project Full Slate" is now in full gear and I could not be more pleased with the direction it is going and the enthusiasm it is generating. For those that are unfamiliar with the project let me fill you all in on what "Project Full Slate" is and its purpose. During our December state meeting the idea of running a full slate of candidates for the state senate and assembly in 2007 was floated. An ambitious idea for sure, and doubted by more then a few. I took on the responsibility to Chair this project and I could not be happier that I did so. The opportunities it gives us all to put the party in the forefront of New Jersey politics is endless. On a personal note I would like to thank Ken Chazotte and Darren Young for already committing to head up their respective districts and run for state senate in District 12 and District 21 respectively. It is their commitment and others that drive me to make sure we achieve our goals. I am sure that as the word spreads we will continue to fill the slots and I am now getting commitments of those who wish to run on a daily basis. Familiar names like Emerson Ellet, John Taylor, Dan Karlan, Ray Cragle, Peg Hunsicker have committed; as well as relative newcomers like Jeff Hetrick, Alex Kachmar, Derek Demarco, and Paul Tahan (to name a few). My goal is to proudly stand before all of you at our convention this March in Atlantic City and nominate at least 120 candidates for the state senate and assembly for the State of New Jersey in 2007. This is a group effort and we need new blood, but we also need the old blood. We need those that have fallen by the wayside and those that have lost interest. This is our time, and this is a community effort, so spread the word. For those interested please contact me by email or phone 973-752-9164. Getting the 120 candidates is only the beginning. We as a party must then support our candidates because too often in the past they have had to go this alone. They not only represent themselves when running, but they represent us and our party, and therefore need and deserve our help and assistance. As my friend Jay Boucher says, we need a "machine" and a machine he will get. In the coming weeks you will be receiving a letter outlining our needs and goals. You will be asked to help in any way you possibly can. Our candidates will need help getting signatures. Jeff Hetrick has committed his time to maintaining a web presence featuring all 120 candidates. Peg Hunsicker will assist on press releases. One will go out to all news media this coming week announcing our project. Frank Warren is preparing a workshop for all candidates, especially new ones, at our convention. Joseph Dunsay is coordinating volunteers. The list goes on but so do our needs if this is going to succeed. For all those that have helped in the past, and ones that are able to help now my deepest thanks. That is it for now, but I will keep you updated as we move forward. In Liberty, Lou Jasikoff
