[Sosfbay-discuss] Meeting Notes for GPSC General Meeting 7/02/08

[Drew Johnson]

Green Party of Santa Clara County
Meeting Notes Wednesday July 2-nd 2008

GPSC General Meeting Minutes 7-02-08

Fundraising “Mailing Party “ was done before and during meeting.

Start of formal meeting: 8p

Present: Tian Harter, Drew Johnson, Carol Brouillet, Andrea Dorey,
Caroline Yacoub, Paul Coe,  Debbie Campbell, Peter Meyers, Jim Doyle,
Warner Bloomberg, Fred Dupperault,

Facilitator: Tian Harter
vibes: Peter Meyers
Time keeper:  Peter Meyers

Selection of Facilitator, Notetaker(hardest job), Timekeeper, Vibes
Watcher 5 min
Introductions, Announcements, Finalizing Agenda 15 min

Tabling Schedule for July 4-th weekend

Carol Brouillet for Congress talk:
Tian asked her to run for congress, LoWV threw her out of a debate because
she wanted to raise substantive issues. Jan 2002, first march for 9/11
Truth
Hyperactivist, media activist, Deception, Conception, Perception dollars. 
Trying to establish balance between activism and rest of life. Truth
Movement is broad – truth is healing.  Change direction of country and
world.  “Real ID”, North American Union.

Peter Myers for Congress talk:
Has lived many places but grew up in Los Gatos, Campbell, Boston U
Journalism and International Relations, 9-11 in first two weeks of
college.  Instinctively saw war buildup as dumb idea.  Very influenced by
Howard Zinn – saw him speak several times.  Peace Corps in Moldova, taught
computer on 1997.  Met many former Soviet military veterans.  Roadtrip
through south east to New Orleans.  Misplaced government priorities, even
in “Bush country” “red states” people were sick of the war. 2006 Dems
claimed they were going to defund the war and then caved.  When he saw
Dems B.S. Peter started thinking about running for congress.  Honda not a
bad guy but doesn't seem to get big picture – stop war.  Ripple out new
ideas, influence people, research issues and get clarity on issues. 
Organizing house parties in July.

Treasurer's report:
approx. $960 in bank,
+ $100  fundraising from Jim Doyle,
(+ $86 in kind contribution from Carol),
+ $86 from Peter's campaign around $450
Outstanding:
- $140
- $215 to Tian for mailing materials

4th of July 3 day America Festival tabling arrangements (Tian):

Reports from County Council:
Picnic (Caroline):  Saturday August 9th; Murphy Park, Sunnyvale,
California and Sunnyvale Ave. Caltrain 2 blocks away, 55 bus goes right
by, 32 nearby.  11-4;  Caroline to reserve at 9AM; wants additional folks
for will need canopy for shade;
horseshoes, BBQ, lawn, lawn bowling, croquet

Gas Station protests, encouraging use of VTA/Caltrain (Merriam):
Friday night movie (Merriam):
Populate working groups ( Drew):

Reports:
Locals – activities (Drew):
Recruiting E.Brown slate delegates (Drew); Want help
Impeachment report (Merriam, Fred)
  Meeting that happened w/ Lofgren (Merriam);
  Mountain View ();

Proposal: Agenda and meeting modifications (Drew -- didn't really get to
this item)

close 9:50