[GPSCC-chat] Fw: Agenda for April meeting

Thu Apr 8 19:34:43 PDT 2010

Hello All:

	  A correction to the notes and an update on the Prop 14 bookmark:

CORRECTION (from Jim Doyle):  Warner and Tian (and Merriam) went to a 
kickoff meeting of proposition 15 (not no on 14.)

	  **** NOTE:  Please feel free to "reply to all" with corrections to 
the notes.  That will accelerate the process of sharing the information, 
and will NOT hurt my feelings.

PROP 14 BOOKMARK:

	  1.  This must be completed by Sunday noon, if I understand correctly, 
as they will be produced at Caroline's Sunday PM.

	  2.  Tian volunteered to produce "NO 14" art for this.  This task must 
be completed before Sunday noon to meet the production schedule per item 
1 above.

	  3.  Attached (and copied below) is the current status of the 
bookmark, revised per a suggestion from Jim Doyle.

	  Please everyone feel free to suggest revisions, experiment with 
alternatives, etc.  Keep in mind, however, that sometimes the more we 
say, the less we communicate.  For this bookmark, if we increase the 
word count much, we will need a larger bookmark.  That will increase our 
production costs, giving us fewer bookmarks per sheet of paper, 
increasing the labor required for each, wasted paper or card stock that 
must be sent to the landfill or recycled, etc.

	  Best Wishes,
	  Spencer
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[put "
No 14"
art
here]
No on Prop 14

Title:  “Elections. Increases Right to Participate in Primary Elections”

Direct Effect:  Create a single ballot primary with only the top two 
competing in the general.

Proponents say it will increase democracy.

Facts:  Louisiana had this system for 30 years (1978-2006) and only one 
incumbent lost.  Similarly, only one incumbent lost when Washington used 
it in 2008.  It could be accurately describes as, "The reelection 
security act of 2010."

Supporters include:    Incumbents, Chambers of Commerce,   Schwarzenegger

Opponents include:  Chairs of the California Republican and Democratic 
Parties, ACLU, Green Party, Ralph Nader

More info:  “California Proposition 14 (2010)” in “ballotpedia.org”

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On 4/7/2010 12:56 PM, Caroline Yacoub wrote:
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>   Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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> 7:30  Meeting opens. Selection of Facilitator, Time Keeper, Note Taker, and Vibes Watcher. Introductions and announcements (10 minutes)
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Caroline, facilitator;  Tom Donahue (timekeeper), Santa Clara;  Cameron 
Spitzer;  Spencer Graves (notetaker), Brian Good
Fred Duperrault;  Merriam Kathleen;  Tian Harter (vibes watcher);  Jim 
Doyle (agenda for next month);  Jim Stauffer;  Werner Bloomberg.
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> Treasurer's Report (5 minutes) Jim Doyle;  At the plenary, we got $2003.90 intake;  expenses not yet known. (one major bill $1020).  Bought too much food.
**** Everyone holding receipts, please send to Jim.
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> Plenary Report--plenary business (10 minutes) delegates;
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Werner:  I thought it was good in terms of business accomplished, esp. 
ballot initiatives, GPUS delegates pro forma election.  Normal platform 
hash.  Green issues pared down their issues to 3.  As soon as the 
marajuana initiative is endorsed by the Secretary of State, etc., 
automatic yes, ban on abortions for minor, no;  ...

Tom:  Impressed with how quickly the budget was approved.

Tian:

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> Plenary Report--logistics report (10 minutes) Merriam, food, Fred, lodging, Caroline, schwag, Jim Doyle, money:
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Merriam:  Thank Brian for all his work in the kitchen.
Caroline:  Thank Jim for finding such a great space.
No complaints from anyone.  Appreciate all the people who opened their 
homes, etc.

Need someone to help make more swag.  Sold buttons, tee shirts, etc., 
except for the rocks.
Werner has a box of unopened drinks for the next event (Merriam:  next 
"Food for Thought")
Never do muffins again.  Vinagrette was by far the most popular dressing.
Coffee was a big seller.

Andrea is supposed to make a report from notes taken at the debriefing 
meeting.

ANYONE WITH INFO ON THIS:  SEND TO ANDREA.

Werner:  Recipes for the two main items:  for the next Green Focus.
When's the deadline?
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> That being said, do we want to host the national meeting? (10 minutes) discussion
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Merriam:  No.
Werner:  We're still debriefing.  The national organization will have 
responsibility for all costs.  Responsibility of local host ...
Proceeds split between national and local.  Werner will continue asking 
about this.

How many local volunteers would be needed?  Need the entire bay area.

Jim S:  Hosting a national meeting should be several counties 
collaborating, not just one.  Werner agrees.  National meeting June or 
July 2012.

Werner:  Need to have the site reservation locked in a year before the 
event.  Need space for 1,000.  Will ask SJSU about cafeteria & dorms.
Jim S:  Get dorms at a university.  Jim will get a list of other people 
to contact.

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> Regional Rep position (5 minutes) Jim Stauffer
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        How to fill the spot?  Cindy _________ has resigned.

        One regional rep spot is vacant.

Jim Doyle:  Cindy went to the Muslim Youth Council and made a pitch.
Brian:  She said she had done a great job, she thought.
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>   Proposition 14 (10 minutes) Jim Stauffer
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      No organized opposition.

We need a coalition -- the Greens should try to form a coalition to try 
to help oppose this.

Californians for Electoral Reform.

Free and Equal Elections Foundation (?)

Silicon Valley Leadership Group is supporting this proposition, and is 
trying to get chambers of commerce.  This is based allegedly on a 
research paper from the Public Policy Council of California.

League of Women Voters?

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> No on 14 literature--we need to reproduce it and fold it (5 minutes) Caroline, Spenser
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Look at the materials on the Green party web site.

*** Anyone please send comments on this to Spencer.

Brian will create an "no on 14" logo.

Jim S:  Should not have the Green party logo on it.

Werner and Tian went to the kick-off for Prop 14.  They are very 
organized have a good chance to win.

Prop 14 eliminates write-ins for the general election.

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Phone banking (Merrriam):

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> Proposition 15 (5 minutes) anyone who went to the Campaign kickoff
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> Nazis (2 minutes) Caroline
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The Nazi party has permit for a meeting at the LA City Hall (?) on Sat., 
April 17.

Caroline will stand somewhere with a "Say No to Nazis" party.

Show up and help David _____________.

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> Berryessa Art and Wine Festival  (10 minutes) Warner, Caroline, Dale
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        Volunteer to work the middle of the day, May 8, the day before 
Mother's day.  Tian will help.  Please come at noon.  Dale & Werner will 
set up.  8:30 - noon.  Tian noon - 3 or 4.
Caroline & Dale will come the last 2 hours.  Fred will also go noon - 3 
or 4.
Werner will email Fred.

        Jim Doyle:  We have a reservation and a confirmation.  Cameron 
produced a list of Greens in that zip code for phone banking.

        Cameron:  We must protect these lists.

        Caroline:  We must not leave early.

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> Calendar of events  and selection of people responsible for them(15 minutes) Andrea, Caroline, Jim Doyle
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Jim Doyle:  We've received an email from a group at Santa Clara U.

Caroline will pick up Tian for this at Santa Clara U. and will take him 
and the stuff home.

Fred will table Apr. 22 at SJSU.  Tian will help.  Fred to pick up Tain 
& the stuff.

Need someone to call De Anza or we don't do De Anza.

Junior State is exciting.  We must make many marijuana buttons.

Brian does not want to do Jr. State alone.  Jim S. will take a shift. 
(1 - 4 PM?)
Brian can bring his box and will pick up the sunflower banner, etc., and 
will pick the stuff up from Fred and will drop it off at Caroline's.

Merriam and Caroline will do the "Be an Artist Day".

Caroline has a button machine.  She will host a button party next 
Sunday, Apr. 11, 1 or 2 PM.

Fred has a small button machine.
All we need is a 2.25" circles.

Tian to make a sign saying, "I pledge to pay off my credit card every 
month."  Then have people sign it and have their picture taken with it.

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> Walmart expansion in Milpitas (5 minutes) Andrea (Andrea not here.)
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Media ignoring the Green party.

Fred:  We have a good candidate for Governor but no one knows.

We need to think about doing something newsworthy.

Jim S. has made progress putting together a coalition.

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Food for Thought (Merriam):

Who:  against major banks + Tian's "pay off credit card each month" + No 
on 14 + Yes on 15 + health care + immigration

Where:  Prefer in San Jose near SJSU.  Need a place with a kitchen or 
kitchen facility.  Werner will look into the North Side Community Center.

May 24 at 5 PM.

Merriam can check the First Christian church.

Caroline will call SJ Parks & Rec on behalf of the Green party ...

Caroline will email Dale regarding a place (e.g., a community center): 
for Sat., May 22.

Merriam:  We've looked at places for $100 but have not had to pay that 
much.  something 3 -10 PM (for an event 5 -8).  Would accept a great 
place for $120.

Werner will write a phone script:

I'm a volunteer for the Green party, and I'm calling to invite you to 
some events. ...

(1) issues on the ballot, esp. Prop 14.

(2) Berryessa.

(3) Food for Thought, etc.

But Werner needs the info to write it.

Tom to ask Tom Hartman if he'd come and talk.

Merriam will come to Caroline's at ~ 1 PM this Sunday.

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>   To speed things up and let people think about which events they would like to participate in, I have included what I know about upcoming things for April and May.
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> April 21--Earth Day at Santa Clara University 10:00-4:00
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> April22--Earth Day at SJSU 10:00-2 or 3
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> April 24--Junior State (is this the right date?)
> April ? De Anza--someone want to contact De Anza ASB?
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> May8--Berryessa Art and Wine Festival
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> May 16--Be an Artist Day, Milpitas
> May ? Santa Clara County Single Payer Healthcare Coalition--healthcare forum at Andrew Hill High School, 9-3:00. Good chance for outreach to Latino and Vietnamese students. Take voter registration forms.
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>   For those who want to get more into Earth Day, Acterra has Weed Warriors every Wednesday at Arastradero Preserve; Earth Day Workday celebration April 10, 20, and 24, Redwood Grove. Los Altos; April 17 San Francisquito Creek workday; April 20, Third Tuesday Habitat Restoration; April 24, Waterwise Landscaping Conference: Slow the Flow.
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> For those who want to do more for peace, here are some regularly scheduled vigils for peace and justice:
> Mondays, 5-6 pm, Corner of Market and San Carlos.Justice for Palestinians.
> Peace Discussions, Fourth Monday of most months. 7:30-8:30 pm Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, Fremont and Hollenbeck.
> Wednesdays, 4:45-6:00 pm peace vigil corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, Palo Alto.
> Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 in Willow Glen, SW corner of Lincoln and Minnesota. Willow Glen Peace Action.
> Fridays, 5-6:00 in front of Martin Luther King Library, peace vigil.
> Fourth Fridays of each month 12:10-12:50 at Lockheed Martin Gates, Java and Mathilda in Sunnyvale.
> Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 am-2 pm, Winchester and Stevens Creek, San Jose, near Valley Fair and Santana Row.
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