LONDON (April 12, 1997) - In a meeting that saw a dramatic shake-up of our provincial executive, Fp's manager of Special Projects, Lloyd Walker, was unanimously appointed Freedom Party's new interim leader. (See Lloyd's Openers article, elsewhere in this issue.) Walker will hold the position until April 12, 1998, by which time a process must be underway to have his leadership either ratified or contested by Fp members, according to the party's draft constitution and by-laws.

Walker's appointment follows the resignation of former party leader Jack Plant, whose commitment to the role during and after the 1995 provincial election had been fulfilled. Plant remains active with and for Fp in many other capacities. (Using Fp articles, editorials, and commentaries, he has been personally responsible for generating over 20,000 postings to various political newsgroups on the internet.)

The change in Fp's leadership was accompanied by other changes and additions to the party's provincial executive: William Frampton, formerly Fp's Regional vice-president (Eastern Ontario), is now provincial vice-president. New to our provincial executive are Gordon Mood (nominated and appointed April 25, 1996) and Paul Blair. Mood has been a party supporter since 1985 and worked with the party on a full-time basis during the late 80s. Blair was Freedom Party's Election'95 candidate in the Toronto riding of Scarborough North and has been an active Fp supporter since 1986.

More details and profiles of Fp's provincial and riding executive members will be featured in upcoming issues of Freedom Flyer.

As of this writing, Fp's provincial executive is comprised of the following members:

Party Leader: Lloyd Walker
Ontario President: Robert Metz
Ontario Vice-president: William Frampton
Party Secretary: Barry Malcolm
Chief Financial Officer: Patti Plant
Executive Officers: Paul Blair, Gordon Mood, Robert Vaughan.

Readers are reminded that we're always looking for good people to get involved with Freedom Party at every level, right across the province. Join us! Regional vice-president and executive positions at large are available. Form a constituency association. Organize a group get-together. We're here to help. For more details just contact us.

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