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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY<br>
Friday, June 6, 2008 <br><br>
Send Announcement items to news@sfgreens.org. <br>
Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and
content. <br><br>
Green Party General Membership Meeting is held 7:30 p.m. every Third
Wednesday of the Month <br>
1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th Streets) <br>
<a href="http://www.sfgreenparty.org/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/</a> <br><br>
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EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) <br><br>
* Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 p.m.
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1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th Streets) <br>
<a href="http://www.sfgreenparty.org/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/</a><br><br>
* Rally for Single-Payer Universal Healthcare: Thursday, June 19, Noon-1
p.m. <br>
Moscone Center West, Mission & 4th Streets<br>
Rally for Single-Payer Universal Healthcare
(<a href="http://singlepayernow.net/" eudora="autourl">
http://singlepayernow.net</a>) at the trade organization America's Health
Insurance Plans (AHIP) Conference at the Moscone West. Show your
support for single-payer universal healthcare by supporting Sheila
Kuehl's SB 840 and John Conyers' HR 676 at the AHIP Convention, which
runs from June 18-20.
<a href="http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events.gem" eudora="autourl">
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events.gem<br><br>
</a>* 2008 Awards Ceremony for Those Responsible for Destroying SF
Neighborhoods: June 21, 8 p.m.<br>
Harvey Milk Plaza at Castro and Market Streets.<br>
Mock, outdoor public awards ceremony to "honor" greedy landlord
speculators mostly responsible for the gentrification and destruction of
San Francisco's communities. Local individuals and groups concerned
with and affected by the gentrification of our neighborhoods may submit a
candidate by completing a
<a href="http://www.worstofsf.org/form_web.pdf">nomination form</a> and
attending the planning meeting June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at 584A Castro Street.
We will be discuss details of the event, including the nominations and
how your organization may participate. For more information, visit
<a href="http://www.worstofsf.org">www.worstofsf.org</a>. <br><br>
* Fourth Annual Transgender March and Rally: June 27 <br>
For information, contact Jazzie Collins at jlc92458@yahoo.com . <br><br>
* National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, Chicago, IL<br>
Palmer House Hilton, 7 East Monroe St.<br>
Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. <br>
Most Workshops will be conducted at the Palmer House for a couple of days
of give-and-take learning. The National Nominating Convention will
select the Green Party candidate for the 2008 Presidential Election on
Sunday, July 13. Follow link for more information:
<a href="http://www.greenparty2008.org/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.greenparty2008.org</a> <br><br>
* California Green Party General Assembly: Aug. 23-24<br>
Dana Point, Orange County (Details will be posted at
http://cagreens.org/plenary as they become available.)<br>
To become a GPCA Delegate (member or alternate) to the Green Party of the
United States National Committee, see information at bottom of the
page.<br>
mailing list: Contacts2006@lists.cagreens.org;
<a href="http://lists.cagreens.org/mailman/listinfo/contacts2006" eudora="autourl">
http://lists.cagreens.org/mailman/listinfo/contacts2006<br>
</a>gpca-cocos mailing list: gpca-cocos@lists.cagreens.org;
<a href="http://lists.cagreens.org/mailman/listinfo/gpca-cocos" eudora="autourl">
http://lists.cagreens.org/mailman/listinfo/gpca-cocos</a> <br><br>
* Open Government Assembly: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18<br>
UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism<br>
The event brings current First Amendment and freedom-of-information
issues into focus and includes presentation of CFAC's Beacon Awards
recognizing First Amendment and FOI champions. Program details
TBA.
<a href="http://www.cfac.org/content/index.php/cfac-assembly/index/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.cfac.org/content/index.php/cfac-assembly/index/<br>
</a>_____________________ <br><br>
NEWS<br><br>
Out of Prop 98’s Ashes, a Statewide Tenants Movement Emerges <br>
<a href="http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5737#more" eudora="autourl">
http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5737#more<br><br>
</a>Craven Congress<br>
<a href="http://www.progressive.org/mag_high0608" eudora="autourl">
http://www.progressive.org/mag_high0608<br><br>
</a>Democrats' Health-Care "Reform Plans" are Designed to
Satisfy Corporate Backers<br>
<a href="http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=64" eudora="autourl">
http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=64<br><br>
</a>Cynthia McKinney Speaks at Al Nakba Rally, ‘Not in My Name’ <br>
<a href="http://www.sfbayview.com/200805211313/News/Web_Exclusives/Cynthia_McKinney_speaks_at_Al_Nakba_Rally_Not_in_My_Name_.html" eudora="autourl">
http://www.sfbayview.com/200805211313/News/Web_Exclusives/Cynthia_McKinney_speaks_at_Al_Nakba_Rally_Not_in_My_Name_.html<br>
<br>
</a>California High Court Clears Way for Same-Sex Marriages to Start June
17<br>
<a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_9476758?source=most_viewed" eudora="autourl">
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_9476758?source=most_viewed<br><br>
</a>California Set for Gay-Marriage Ballot Showdown<br>
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24956571/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24956571/<br><br>
</a>Meeting Adopts Cluster Bomb Ban, Debates Loopholes<br>
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/homepageCrisis/idUSL30464629._CH_.2400" eudora="autourl">
http://www.reuters.com/article/homepageCrisis/idUSL30464629._CH_.2400<br>
<br>
</a>Who'll Unplug Big Media? Stay Tuned<br>
<a href="http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080616/mcchesney" eudora="autourl">
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080616/mcchesney<br><br>
</a>Daily Show: Headlines - Obama Makes History<br>
<a href="http://www.indecision2008.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=171106" eudora="autourl">
http://www.indecision2008.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=171106<br><br>
</a>_____________________<br><br>
Announcement/Open for application:<br>
Position of GPCA Delegation (member or alternate) to the Green Party of
United States National Committee<br><br>
Election at August 23-24 GPCA General Assembly<br>
Applications due June 24, 2008; send to
applications@cagreens.org<br><br>
Dear GPCA Members:<br>
The Green Party of California is always looking for interested members to
serve at the national level of the Green Party, particularly those who
self-identify as a minority, whether by gender, ethnicity, race, sexual
orientation, or disability. Currently, the GPCA has been allocated 42
Delegate seats and 42 Alternate seats. Though all delegation seats were
filled at the April General Assembly in Berkeley, one delegate has
resigned and others may follow suit, and some may choose to change from
delegate to alternate. Plus, one delegate's term is up. To fill any
openings, there will be elections by the General Assembly at the GPCA
Plenary in Orange County on August 23-24. There are also 27 open
seats for alternates.<br><br>
The job description for these positions is at
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/job_gpus_delegation.php" eudora="autourl">
www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/job_gpus_delegation.php<br>
</a>More information on delegate expectations can be found at
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/delegates/delegate_guidelines.shtml" eudora="autourl">
http://www.cagreens.org/delegates/delegate_guidelines.shtml<br>
</a>To apply, you must send your biography/applications in at least 60
days in advance of the August General Assembly, as is specified in our
state party bylaws, and for possible inclusion in the plenary
packet.<br>
An editable application (including space for an optional campaign
statement) can be found at
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/application_gpus_delegation.rtf" eudora="autourl">
www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/application_gpus_delegation.rtf</a> .
Applications/bios will be posted at
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/applications_2008_02/gpus_delegation" eudora="autourl">
http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/applications_2008_02/gpus_delegation</a>
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/applications_2007_02/gpus_delegation/" eudora="autourl">http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/applications_2007_02/gpus_delegation/<br><br>
</a>(Past applications are available for review from the delegation
website)
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/delegates" eudora="autourl">
www.cagreens.org/delegates</a>;
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/applications_2007/gpus_delegation" eudora="autourl">
http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/applications_2007/gpus_delegation<br>
<br>
</a>PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION BY JUNE 24 to applications@cagreens.org
. It will then go onto a website to be viewed by all.<br>
Because the GPUS delegation often makes its own recommendations to GPCA
General Assembly delegates about who to choose as National Committee
members, we in the GPUS delegation also want to know more about
you. So please send a copy of your application to one or both of
the delegation co-chairs listed below. We also prefer those who have
already been involved on the state and/or county party level. (If you
think we may not be familiar with your Green Party activity, please send
a referral from a state or county representative.)<br><br>
For more information about the GPCA's delegation to the GPUS, including a
roster of current members, you can go to<br>
<a href="http://www.cagreens.org/delegates" eudora="autourl">
www.cagreens.org/delegates</a>;
<a href="http://www.votegreen.org/gpus-ca" eudora="autourl">
http://www.votegreen.org/gpus-ca<br><br>
</a>Feel free to contact the Co-Chairs with your questions. We look
forward tohearing from you. Thank you.<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
Sanda Everette - sanda@greens.org<br>
Greg Jan - gregjan4@yahoo.com<br>
GPCA California Delegation to GPUS, Co-Chairs <br><br>
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