Speakers
Speakers, speakers and more speakers! There will be keynote and closing speakers, lunch and breakfast speakers, breakout speakers and more. Some will be fun, some will be intense, some will offer training, some will tell you of things to come but all will be exciting! More speakers will be added as we fill out the schedule. Confirmed speakers include:
Earl Allen - has spent the last several years working in China. He is an outstanding political activist who promotes the Libertarian philosophy through his elegant speaking ability, and has received the Advanced Toastmaster Bronze award from Toastmasters International.
Councilman Doug Anderson - currently serves on the Lakewood city council, Colorado‚s 3rd largest city. He was also the first Libertarian to be elected to a partisan race in Colorado. He served as an Election Commissioner in the late 80’s and appeared in one of the very first professional television ads to promote the Libertarian Party. Doug is a past winner of the Ptak award and the “Lextington Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bob Barr, a former congressman who represented the 7th district of George in the U. S. House of Representative, is a Lifetime member of the Libertarian Party. Working hard to restore our Freedoms and Privacy, Congressman Barr has joined with such organizations as Patriots to Restore Checks and Balances, the Leadership Institute, the Libertarian Party and the National Rifle Association, often serving on the boards of such organizations. This quiet gentleman, who knows how to hold our attention, speaking about issues that are important to all of us, will surely be one of the highlights of the convention.
Dr. Gary Michael - also known as The Talk Doc, became a Libertarian many years ago. Those who attended his speech at the Colorado State Convention had nothing but praise for him. As a speaker and author, this man uses stories, humor and audience involvement to make people stronger leaders and clearer communicators. (A special training session can be set up at the convention, if interest is high)
Reggie Rivers - a long time friend of the libertarian movement, once again charms us with his wit and stirring commentary. This former NFL running back has proved himself as a sports writer, radio host, and television sports anchor. He has also authored several books and says that his new one “The Colony”, scheduled to be out by the convention, should be of special interest to libertarians. Many of those who have heard him, say he was the best, they had ever heard. Very few speeches remain with you for years, but like Barbara Goushaw’s Welcome Home speech, Reggie River’s speeches have staying power.
Mike Ferguson - a long time Libertarian activist, defeated his opponent in a local election with 73 percent of the vote. Running credible campaigns prior to this election helped make this campaign a winning one. Mike is a great speaker with an attractive style, making it one of the must see speeches of the convention.
Craig Shirley - is President and CEO of Shirley & Banister Public Affairs, the public relations, marketing, and government affairs firm he originally founded in 1984. Mr. Shirley is a frequently sought-after commentator and speaker by the national media on politics, ideology, and Washington and has appeared on national television including C-SPAN, CNBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, FOX News Channel and others.