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Greenzine - endorsements, meeting this Wednesday
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

Dear Greens, We finalized our endorsements following our candidate forum on September 13, and the results are posted on our website. Thanks to all the Green Party members who participated! Full results are here: http://sfgreenparty.org/endorsements 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) on Props A and G Longer explanations of each of these decisions will be included in our Voter Guide, which we'll be working on at the meeting this Wednesday (see below). *===========================* We're holding our monthly meeting this Wednesday, 9/28, from 7-9 pm, at Cafetazo, 3087 16th St. This is a public cafe, and we'll set up some tables in the back. The agenda this month will include an update from the Baum for Mayor campaign, working on Voter Guide content and planning its distribution, potentially endorsing the CA DISCLOSE act, and discussion of an initiative to require GMO labeling. New members are welcome to join us! The agendas are generally set about a week in advance; to suggest items for an upcoming meeting, email the County Council at cc(a)sfgreens.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 at 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 - protest PG&E, upcoming candidate forum
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Dear Greens, Come rally tomorrow against PG&E with our Mayoral candidate, Terry Joan Baum: *NO MORE SAN BRUNOS!* Rally Friday, Sept. 9 at Noon 1st Anniversary of the CRIMINAL SAN BRUNO BLAST Protest PG&E for its Arrogance, Incompetence & Criminal Negligence! PG&E Headquarters 77 Beale Street, SF Sponsored by Terry Joan Baum for Mayor 2011 email: staff(a)terryjoanbaum.com phone: 415-553-8847 Tax the Rich, duh! *===========================* We will host a candidate forum next Tuesday--come ask questions to candidates in the races for Mayor, DA, and Sheriff. The forum will be held on Tuesday, 9/13, from 6-8:45 pm at the Park Branch Library in the Haight. The event is open to the public and all are invited! Although we've already endorsed Terry Baum for Mayor, we will consider making additional endorsements as well, since voters will use Ranked Choice Voting in this election and may rank up to three choices for each office. We received responses to our candidate questionnaires from the following candidates, who are all invited to the forum: (for Mayor) Adachi Ascarrunz Avalos Currier Hall Ting (for DA) Onek (for Sheriff) Cunnie Mirkarimi Miyamoto Their responses will be posted on our website this weekend. *===========================* We endorsed ballot propositions at our Aug 24 monthly meeting, and the results are posted on our website. Thanks to all the Green Party members who participated! Results are here: http://sfgreenparty.org/endorsements *===========================* **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 at 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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