Celebrate our 50th Anniversary by joining us at the 2022 OKLP State Convention February 25 – 27th!
Featuring nationally-known guest speakers Hannah Cox, Matt and Terry Kibbe, and Oklahoma’s own Dr. Keith Smith of Surgery Center of Oklahoma, this year’s convention also includes a Friday night reception, the annual business meeting, Sunday morning panel discussions, and our 50th Anniversary celebration on Saturday night at the Founders Dinner and fundraising gala. Whether you are new or a long-time member of the party, or simply interested in learning what we are about, we encourage you to attend.
REGISTER TODAY
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Friday Night Speaker Ticket $40
Join us for a cash bar from 6:00 - 9:00pm and guest speakers Matt Kibbe and Dr. Keith Smith!
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Saturday: Annual Business Meeting* No Charge
Tickets and packages which include Saturday lunch and/or the Founders Dinner are no longer available. See "Sunday Morning Panel Discussions" under the "Speakers" tab to register for that event.
*Admission does not confer delegate status.
The OKLP State Convention is self-funded through the sale of packages, which cover convention-related expenses including guest speakers, venue rental, printed materials, meals, awards, and more. OKLP Members who wish to attend without purchasing a ticket are limited to the Business Meeting only: no meals, speakers, or other events are accessible. Please register early to facilitate proper credentialing, even if you are only planning to attend the business meeting. If you have any questions about your membership status, please email our Development Director.
SPEAKERS
Our speaker line-up is like nothing the OKLP has seen before! Join us on Friday night, February 25th when Matt Kibbe and Dr. Keith Smith kick-off convention weekend. Then, enjoy the Ladies of Liberty lunch with us on Saturday to hear Terry Kibbe and Hannah Cox. Not enough? Purchase a High Roller package to be seated with The Kibbes or Ms. Cox during the Founders Dinner and gala on Saturday evening!
Tickets are required for speaker events.
Sunday morning Panel Discussions
Join candidates, elected Libertarians, and activists on Sunday morning as we discuss issues facing Oklahoma today. There is no charge to attend, but please register on EventBrite here if you wish to attend but have not otherwise registered for the State Convention.
9:00am: Oklahoma Libertarian Political Roundtable
- Natalie Bruno, 2022 Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidate
- Dillon Feazel, Altus City Councilman
- Kaitlin Garcia, 2022 Oklahoma House District 11 Candidate
- Robert Murphy, 2022 Oklahoma Attorney General Candidate
- Chris Powell, Bethany City Councilman
- Chad Williams, Choctaw City Councilman
10:00am: Drug Decriminalization
- Drew Cook, The Clean Libertarian Podcast, Founder of the LP Sober Caucus
- Jed Green, Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA)
- Robbi Matthews, Cannabis activist, nurse, and former MMJ business owner
- Tracy Morrill, Tokelahoma
- Norma Sapp, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
- Tiffany Stuhr, Sacred Pillars Church
11:00am: Criminal Justice Reform
- Natalie Bruno, 2022 Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidate
- Emily Shelton, Ignite Justice
- Michael Washington, Oklahoma Coalition Against People Abuse (OCAPA)
- Lynda Slater, A Child’s Worth
SCHEDULE
Friday, February 25th
6:00pm Early Registration*, Meet & Greet, Cash Bar (Upper Terrace)
7:00pm Guest Speaker: Dr. Keith Smith**
8:00pm Guest Speaker: Matt Kibbe**
Saturday, February 26th
8:00am Registration
8:30am Annual Business Meeting: Call to Order
12:30pm Lunch**
12:50pm Guest Speaker: Terry Kibbe**
1:20pm Guest Speaker: Hannah Cox**
2:00pm Annual Business Meeting: Resumes
5:30pm Annual Business Meeting: Adjournment sine die, Cocktail Hour with Cash Bar (Upper Terrace)
6:30pm Founders Dinner and Fundraising Gala**
7:00pm Keynote Address: D. Frank Robinson**
7:30pm Award Presentations, Lifetime Membership Pinning, Music, Merriment, Silent Auction, and 50/50 Raffle
9:00pm Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle end
9:30pm Gala ends
Sunday, February 27
9:00am Oklahoma Libertarian Politician Roundtable
10:00am Panel Discussion: Drug Decriminalization
11:00am Panel Discussion: Criminal Justice Reform
12:00pm 2022 OKLP State Convention Ends
1:00pm State Executive Committee Meeting**
*Available for High Roller, All-Inclusive, or Friday Speaker tickets only
**Ticket required for admission
***All current and newly-elected State Executive Committee members are asked to attend
Saturday, February 26th
8:00am Registration
8:30am Call to Order; Welcoming Address
8:35am Credentials Report; Adoption of Special Convention Rules; Approval of the Agenda
8:50am Chair Report
9:00am OKLP Committee Elections (State Executive Committee, Bylaws & Platform Committee, Judicial Committee Members and Alternates)
11:00am Break
11:15am Credentials Report; 2022 LNC Convention Delegate Elections
12:15pm Presentation of Nominees for Activist of the Year
12:30pm Recess for Lunch**
12:50 Guest Speaker Terry Kibbe**
1:20 Guest Speaker Hannah Cox**
2:00pm Call to Order; Credentials Report
2:10pm Judicial Committee Report
2:15pm Bylaws & Platform Committee Report: Platform
2:45pm Bylaws & Platform Committee Report: Bylaws
4:15pm Break
4:30pm Credentials Report; New Business
5:20pm Announcements
5:30pm Adjournment sine die
**Tickets required for admission.
Moderated by Will Daugherty, OKLP At Large Representative and Legislative Director
There is no charge to attend the Sunday Morning Panel Discussions, but please register to attend here.
Oklahoma Libertarian Political Roundtable, 9:00am
Drug Decriminalization Panel Discussion, 10:00am
Criminal Justice Reform Panel Discussion, 11:00am
FAQs
Registration for those events closed on February 21st and tickets are no longer available. You may still register for Friday Night’s Kick-Off with Matt Kibbe and Dr. Keith Smith, the Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, and Sunday morning’s Panel Speaker Discussions.
Yes, you may! There is no charge to attend the Sunday Morning Panel Discussions but we do ask you to let us know you’re coming by registering here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-morning-political-discussions-tickets-264722230317
Members of the Oklahoma Libertarian Party (OKLP) have the right to participate in the official affairs and governance of the Party, including serving as delegates to the State Convention. More information about how to become a delegate may be found here.
The first thing to do is register to attend. Then, in addition to making sure you meet the delegate qualifications as provided in the answer above, you should become familiar with the OKLP Bylaws and Platform , and the amendment recommendations from our Bylaws & Platform Committee (see the next question below for links). Brushing up on the basics of parliamentary procedure will be helpful, too. A quick-reference to the most basic rules may be found here.
TANSTAAFL (There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch)!
Our convention is self-funded and ticket sales pay for related expenses including guest speakers, venue rental, printed materials, meals, awards, and more. We thank you for your support and encourage you to take advantage of the 20% discount that comes with the All-Inclusive convention ticket, which gets you in to all of the events from Friday to Sunday, including early registration on Friday night!
OKLP Members who wish to attend without purchasing a ticket are limited to the Business Meeting only: no meals, speakers, or other events are accessible. Registration is required and may be done through our ticketing link above.
Yes. Delegates are encouraged to review those recommendations prior to arriving at convention.
The committee’s Bylaws Report can be found here. Its Platform Report can be found here.
Questions relating to these recommendations may be addressed to Bylaws & Platform Committee Chair, Jay Norton via email by clicking here.
The weekend events schedule and annual business meeting agenda are available in the section immediately above these FAQs.
Delegates to the 2022 OKLP State Convention will elect Members to serve on the following committees within the State Party:
- State Executive Committee
- Judicial Committee
- Bylaws & Platform Committee
Learn more about these elections here.
The 2022 OKLP “Liberty in Our Lifetime” State Convention will be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, located at 2101 S. Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City near the Will Rogers International Airport. Please call the hotel directly to book reservations.
Conventions should be regarded similarly to an executive business meeting. Many older children find the conventions fascinating and informative, but younger ones may become distracting for everyone attempting to participate in the business being conducted.
The “Activist of the Year” award recognizes an OKLP member who has done an exemplary job of supporting the mission of our Party in their community. Any OKLP Member may nominate any other Member(s) for this award. Click here for more information. NOMINATIONS FOR THIS AWARD CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2021. NOMINATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE DISCARDED.
The “Coalition Partner of the Year” award recognizes an individual outside the OKLP who has worked with us, supported our efforts, and exhibited passion for our causes. Any OKLP Member may nominate a non-member for this award. Click here for more information. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS IS JANUARY 25, 2022. NOMINATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE DISCARDED.
Click this link to email us.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The 2022 OKLP “Liberty in Our Lifetime” State Convention will be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, located at 2101 S. Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City near the Will Rogers International Airport. Please call the hotel directly for reservations.