Our convention is held each year to amend by-laws, elect officers, and set the direction of the party for the coming year. LPA members may attend the business session without charge. (The LPA Bylaws state that in order to vote at the Convention a Party member must have been a member at least 30 days prior to the date of the Convention. The current party bylaws are available here .  Others sessions such as presentations, debates, training and films are packaged together for a convention fee.