Candidates:  The purpose of a political party is to run and elect candidates to forward the political agenda of the party.  Local offices, particularly non-partisan offices, are often winnable for libertarians.  Likewise, it is possible for libertarians to become appointed to local boards where they can gain valuable political experience and name recognition which will benefit them in future elections.  Also, when we run credible campaigns for local office our candidates running for higher office tend to do better in those communities.

Volunteer Base:  A candidate with no volunteers stands little chance of being elected to public office.  This is why we need to bring the party back into the Libertarian Party.  Local events are a great way to network with fellow libertarians.  For example, a monthly coffee, a supper club, or a trip to the bar after work all are great networking events.  Libertarians will become more open to volunteering when their new friends run for office.  On the other hand, it is important to make certain the local group does not turn into a complete social club where nothing is ever accomplished; however, there is no reason why we can't have fun while doing real politics.  

Voter Base:   Now that you have candidates and a volunteer base your group is ready to build a base of voters.  

Most people don't like politics enough to volunteer or run office.  We are the rare exception.  We are the leaders who must influence the voters through our political activism.  With voter registration lists, campaigns can effectively target their district with yard signs, direct mailings, door hangers, and door-to-door efforts.  If someone is not going to be receptive to the idea of voting for you, it is best not to waste time and money trying to sell the voter on something he or she does not want.  Likewise, if someone has not voted since Ronal Reagan last ran for President, it might not be a good idea to spend time and money pandering to them.  On the other hand, if someone is a registered Libertarian they may be willing to donate or volunteer.  At the very least, they should be offered a yard sign.