Greentings,<br><br>There's exciting news for SF Greens, we've got a candidate in the race for Mayor, Terry Baum!
We are also looking to hire a new Volunteer Coordinator, see listing below...<br><br><div><div><b>"Envisioning a Green San Francisco"</b><br>Wednesday, May 25 · <span><span title="2011-05-25T19:00:00"> </span>7:00pm</span> - <span><span title="2011-05-25T21:00:00"> </span>9:00pm</span></div>
</div>Western Addition Library, <a href="http://bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&mid=8100&where1=1550+Scott+St%2C+San+Francisco%2C+CA%2C+94115-3512&FORM=FBKPL0&name=S+F+City+%26+County+Western+Addition+Branch+Library&mkt=en-US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1550 Scott St</a><br>
<br>Come meet our Green candidate for Mayor, Terry Baum and share your vision of a Green San Francisco under a
Green Mayor! What things would we push for? Bring your ideas! Always
open to the public!<br><br><b>===========================</b><br><br><b>Save the Date! Terry Baum volunteer party!</b><br>May 31, 6-9pm<br>Blush Wine Bar, <a href="http://bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&mid=8100&where1=476+Castro+Street%2C+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94114&FORM=FBKPL0&name=Blush%21+wine+bar&mkt=en-US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">476 Castro St</a><br>
Music, Terry, Drinks and a chance to help build the Green Party!<br>Details to come soon<br><br><b>===========================<br><br></b><b>The Obama Deception: Why Cornel West Went Ballistic</b><br>By <a href="http://www.truthdig.com/chris_hedges">Chris Hedges</a> <br>
May 16, 2011 - "I don’t think in good conscience I could tell anybody to vote for Obama.
If it turns out in the end that we have a crypto-fascist movement and
the only thing standing between us and fascism is Barack Obama, then we
have to put our foot on the brake. But we’ve got to think seriously of
third-party candidates, third formations, third parties."<br><br><b>===========================</b><br><br><u><b>*Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/volunteer coordinator*</b></u><br>
Part time independent contractor (1099) position<br>
Approximately 10 hrs/week, working from your home<br>Earn $10-20/hr, based on commission<br><br>The SF Green Party (<span>SFGP</span>) is seeking part-time contractors to help us<br>raise money for voter outreach (primarily, booth fees and costs of our<br>
voter guide), as well as to help coordinate volunteers.<br><br>*Duties*:<br>* Raise funds for the <span>SFGP</span> by calling registered Green Party members<br> in SF. This will include "cold calling" as well as contacting our<br>
previous donors. Lists will be provided.<br><br>* Update the <span>SFGP</span>'s database with phonebanking results, including<br> people who wish to volunteer, have moved or changed phone numbers.<br><br>
* Provide information to members about current <span>SFGP</span> activities,<br>
including volunteer opportunities, events, and meetings.<br> Coordinate members wishing to volunteer via follow-up phone calls<br> and/or email.<br><br>*Requirements*:<br>* Prior phone canvassing experience (e.g., either volunteer or paid<br>
progressive work for a progressive campaign).<br><br>* Knowledge of <span>SFGP</span> activities. The contractor must remain aware of<br> upcoming tabling opportunities and meetings, as well as party<br> strategy, in order to answer questions from members.<br>
<br>* Professional and discreet with sensitive personal and financial<br> information. Enthusiasm and strong personal communication skills<br> are also necessary.<br><br>* Personal values consistent with the Green Party's 10 Key Values:<br>
<a href="http://www.gp.org/tenkey.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.gp.org/tenkey.shtml</a><br><br>The contractor will use their own telephone to contact <span>SFGP</span> members<br>from the voter file, and will solicit donations by credit card or<br>
check. The contractor will also coordinate members wishing to<br>volunteer for <span>SFGP</span> activities. Results of phonebanking will be<br>entered into an online database. The initial contract will be for 100<br>
hrs of work (approximately 10 weeks), and may be extended depending on<br>
how successful the fundraising is. Pay will be commission-based: 50%<br>of donations received, with a minimum rate of $10/hr and a maximum<br>rate of $20/hr. The contractor will be responsible for all federal<br>and state income and employment taxes, including self-employment<br>
taxes.<br><br>This position is available immediately and will remain open until<br>filled. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with<br>disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We will interview<br>qualified applicants after we review their resume. Please submit cover<br>
letter and CV to the SF Green Party county council, cc at <a href="http://sfgreens.org/" target="_blank">sfgreens.org</a>.<br><br><b>===========================<br>Join our updated Facebook Group:<br></b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1</a><b><br>
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