November 2011 - announce

Greenzine - holiday season
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 23 Nov '11

23 Nov '11

Dear Greens, Our meetings are normally held on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Because of the holidays, we are NOT holding regular meetings in November or December. Instead, we are planning a holiday party! We're planning some election analysis and politics to kick off, followed by holiday festivites. The event will feature Terry Baum and her volunteers, who ran a great campaign. We'll be holding a silent art auction during the event to help retire Terry's campaign debt. Look for an announcement on our website and in the newsletter when the date and location are set. *===========================* There are a couple of other holiday parties by Bay Area Greens, starting next week. Meet one of our 2012 Presidential candidates, Jill Stein! In Oakland, next Wednesday: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/M2N2MmRkajd1YjFhZ20xZjlmMGQwMXZyb2MgO… and in Fairfax, next Thursday: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/ZW1nYjl0dTM2ZTducmhidmhpZGtmYTVsOWcgO… *===========================* Keep up the Occupation! Visit http://occupysf.com/ for events and other happenings in San Francisco. *===========================* Finally, some SF Greens are working on a 2012 CA ballot initiative to label genetically modified foods (GMOs). In January, we should have the petitions in hand and will be hitting the streets. There are a few ways you can support this initiative. What we are most in need of is volunteer signature gatherers and a network of neighborhoods coordinators to support these volunteers. If you think you might be up for gathering some signatures and/or serving as a neighborhood coordinator, please come to our mini training next Monday, November 28th, 7pm-8pm. This training will take place at the Western Addition Library Branch, at 1550 Scott Street. (Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/200193236727515/) We are also having a fundraiser event with a silent auction on December 9th and 10th in Oakland. Entry to the event is free, and the silent auction will raise funds for our local efforts to secure educational materials, tabling supplies, etc. The auction will focus on local artist's work, goods and gift cards from local businesses, and will primarily take place on the 10th (the 9th is more of a welcome night). We are still collecting donations if you happen to be art artist, craftperson, store owner, etc. More importantly, we just want people to attend, so please come out if you can! (Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/292064224161077/) I also encourage anyone who wants to support us to spread the word about the initiative to friends and family, and/or to post on social media. If you're on Facebook, the SF page is http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Label-GMOs-San-Francisco-Group/20574619948…; our twitter id is Label_GMOs_SF. You can also check us out on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/labelgmos. To find out more about the initiative or get involved, visit http://labelgmos.org. *===========================* **Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/volunteer coordinator** Part time independent contractor (1099) position Approximately 10 hrs/week, working from your home Earn $10-20/hr, based on commission The SF Green Party (SFGP) is seeking part-time contractors to help us raise money for voter outreach (primarily, booth fees and costs of our voter guide), as well as to help coordinate volunteers. *Duties*: * Raise funds for the SFGP by calling registered Green Party members in SF. This will include "cold calling" as well as contacting our previous donors. Lists will be provided. * Update the SFGP's database with phonebanking results, including people who wish to volunteer, have moved or changed phone numbers. * Provide information to members about current SFGP activities, including volunteer opportunities, events, and meetings. Coordinate members wishing to volunteer via follow-up phone calls and/or email. *Requirements*: * Prior phone canvassing experience (e.g., either volunteer or paid progressive work for a progressive campaign). * Knowledge of SFGP activities. The contractor must remain aware of upcoming tabling opportunities and meetings, as well as party strategy, in order to answer questions from members. * Professional and discreet with sensitive personal and financial information. Enthusiasm and strong personal communication skills are also necessary. * Personal values consistent with the Green Party's 10 Key Values: http://www.gp.org/tenkey.shtml * good access to a phone and computer. The contractor will use their own telephone to contact SFGP members from the voter file, and will solicit donations by credit card or check. The contractor will also coordinate members wishing to volunteer for SFGP activities. Results of phonebanking will be entered into an online database. The initial contract will be for 100 hrs of work (approximately 10 weeks), and may be extended depending on how successful the fundraising is. Pay will be commission-based: 50% of donations received, with a minimum rate of $10/hr and a maximum rate of $20/hr. The contractor will be responsible for all federal and state income and employment taxes, including self-employment taxes. This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We will interview qualified applicants after we review their resume. Please submit cover letter and CV to the SF Green Party county council, cc(a)sfgreens.org. *=========================== Join our updated Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1 *=========================== To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine - Election this Tuesday
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Dear Greens, Election Day is this Tuesday... don't forget to vote! For Mayor: #1 Terry Joan Baum, #2 John Avalos, #3 Jeff Adachi (ranked) For Sheriff: Ross Mirkarimi For District Attorney: David Onek Vote NO on Props B, C, D, E, F, and H no consensus (i.e., no endorsement for or against) on Props A and G A full discussion of the reasons behind our endorsements (and why making Terry Baum your first choice is important!) is on our website: http://sfgreenparty.org/endorsements *===========================* Election Night Party! All who participated in Green campaigns in any way are invited to Terry's house to watch the returns after the polls close (8 pm): 547 Douglass St., between 21st and 22nd St. Some people are bringing food or beverages to share; if you want to bring anything, email staff(a)terryjoanbaum.com to let them know. Afterwards, we'll move the party down to El Rio. For legal reasons, we can't co-sponsor a party with the League, but we can show up at the same place. *===========================* Next meeting: our meetings are normally held on the 4th Wednesday of every month. However, due to holidays, we usually reschedule our November and December meetings. Therefore, watch our website and email list for announcements of rescheduled meetings and our annual holiday party. *===========================* **Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/volunteer coordinator** Part time independent contractor (1099) position Approximately 10 hrs/week, working from your home Earn $10-20/hr, based on commission The SF Green Party (SFGP) is seeking part-time contractors to help us raise money for voter outreach (primarily, booth fees and costs of our voter guide), as well as to help coordinate volunteers. *Duties*: * Raise funds for the SFGP by calling registered Green Party members in SF. This will include "cold calling" as well as contacting our previous donors. Lists will be provided. * Update the SFGP's database with phonebanking results, including people who wish to volunteer, have moved or changed phone numbers. * Provide information to members about current SFGP activities, including volunteer opportunities, events, and meetings. Coordinate members wishing to volunteer via follow-up phone calls and/or email. *Requirements*: * Prior phone canvassing experience (e.g., either volunteer or paid progressive work for a progressive campaign). * Knowledge of SFGP activities. The contractor must remain aware of upcoming tabling opportunities and meetings, as well as party strategy, in order to answer questions from members. * Professional and discreet with sensitive personal and financial information. Enthusiasm and strong personal communication skills are also necessary. * Personal values consistent with the Green Party's 10 Key Values: http://www.gp.org/tenkey.shtml * good access to a phone and computer. The contractor will use their own telephone to contact SFGP members from the voter file, and will solicit donations by credit card or check. The contractor will also coordinate members wishing to volunteer for SFGP activities. Results of phonebanking will be entered into an online database. The initial contract will be for 100 hrs of work (approximately 10 weeks), and may be extended depending on how successful the fundraising is. Pay will be commission-based: 50% of donations received, with a minimum rate of $10/hr and a maximum rate of $20/hr. The contractor will be responsible for all federal and state income and employment taxes, including self-employment taxes. This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We will interview qualified applicants after we review their resume. Please submit cover letter and CV to the SF Green Party county council, cc(a)sfgreens.org. *=========================== Join our updated Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1 *=========================== To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine - Oakland General Strike
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Greens, We'll be distributing our Voter Guide during the last week before the election. If you can help, email cc(a)sfgreens.org. You can download a PDF copy of the Voter Guide from our website, or read the full text of all our endorsements online: http://sfgreenparty.org/10-campaigns/31-2011-voter-guide-is-ready Watch your email for news about our Election Night victory party! *===========================* Terry Baum's campaign for Mayor also needs your help in the next week. For more info, see the list of Baum events on our website: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2 *===========================* Our friends across the bay want you to liberate Oakland this Wednesday, November 2: http://www.occupyoakland.org/2011/10/general-strike-mass-day-of-action/ *===========================* This Saturday is Bank Transfer Day! Move your money out of a too-big-to-fail bank into a local credit union: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=281139538577206 *===========================* **Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/volunteer coordinator** Part time independent contractor (1099) position Approximately 10 hrs/week, working from your home Earn $10-20/hr, based on commission The SF Green Party (SFGP) is seeking part-time contractors to help us raise money for voter outreach (primarily, booth fees and costs of our voter guide), as well as to help coordinate volunteers. *Duties*: * Raise funds for the SFGP by calling registered Green Party members in SF. This will include "cold calling" as well as contacting our previous donors. Lists will be provided. * Update the SFGP's database with phonebanking results, including people who wish to volunteer, have moved or changed phone numbers. * Provide information to members about current SFGP activities, including volunteer opportunities, events, and meetings. Coordinate members wishing to volunteer via follow-up phone calls and/or email. *Requirements*: * Prior phone canvassing experience (e.g., either volunteer or paid progressive work for a progressive campaign). * Knowledge of SFGP activities. The contractor must remain aware of upcoming tabling opportunities and meetings, as well as party strategy, in order to answer questions from members. * Professional and discreet with sensitive personal and financial information. Enthusiasm and strong personal communication skills are also necessary. * Personal values consistent with the Green Party's 10 Key Values: http://www.gp.org/tenkey.shtml * good access to a phone and computer. The contractor will use their own telephone to contact SFGP members from the voter file, and will solicit donations by credit card or check. The contractor will also coordinate members wishing to volunteer for SFGP activities. Results of phonebanking will be entered into an online database. The initial contract will be for 100 hrs of work (approximately 10 weeks), and may be extended depending on how successful the fundraising is. Pay will be commission-based: 50% of donations received, with a minimum rate of $10/hr and a maximum rate of $20/hr. The contractor will be responsible for all federal and state income and employment taxes, including self-employment taxes. This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We will interview qualified applicants after we review their resume. Please submit cover letter and CV to the SF Green Party county council, cc(a)sfgreens.org. *=========================== Join our updated Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1 *=========================== To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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