January 2014 - announce

Greenzine: help our candidates get on the ballot
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 25 Jan '14

25 Jan '14

January 25 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Dear Greens and allies, Your signature can help Green Party candidates save more than *$13,000* in filing fees for the June 2014 ballot. In the past, Green Party candidates needed 150 signatures to get on the ballot. Today, it is 10,000 for statewide offices and 3,000 for local. The Green Party of California has endorsed four candidates for statewide office in the June 2014 primary election: * Luis Rodriguez <http://rodriguezforgovernor.org/>* (Governor), * Laura Wells <http://www.laurawells.org/> (Controller), * Ellen Brown <http://ellenbrown.com/> (Treasurer), and * David Curtis <http://www.votedavidcurtis.org/> (Secretary of State). In San Francisco, Barry Hermanson <barryhermanson.org> is working to finish in the top two for Congress so that instead of a Republican appearing on the November ballot, voters can choose between Nancy Pelosi and a Green. Any registered voter can sign the petitions. For future signing opportunities or more information, check the SFGP web page: sfgreenparty.org or call 415-664-7754. *===========================* How Green is Your Supervisor? We scored the most important votes at the Board of Supervisors, from a Green Party perspective. Our report card will be posted on our website next week! Can you guess which two Supervisors scored a perfect 0%? *===========================* Sun, Jan 26 3 pm Hear about the Yosemite Rim Fire and Restoration Efforts John Buckley, Executive Director of the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center (CSERC), based in Twain Harte, CA, will be speaking on the Rim Fire and restoration efforts, hosted at a house at 154 Pinehurst Way (near City College) in San Francisco at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26th. The Rim Fire, which started in July last summer north of Yosemite, and burned for months in the Tuolumne watershed and northern Yosemite Park, was the largest recorded forest fire in the Sierras, encompassing 281 square miles, roughly 12% of Tuolumne County. Mr. Buckley will speak on the Rim Fire, its effects, and current restoration efforts. He has a real knowledge of the area having worked in the area for 20 years doing fieldwork, water sampling, habitat restoration, and wildlife surveys. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Tam Koster, (925) 330- 4304, or John Stirton, (510) 593-0126. A ride may be available from the East Bay. John Buckley may be contacted via the web at CSERC: http://www.cserc.org. *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* 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: We need your signature! Save Golden Gate Park meeting this Wed
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

January 17 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Dear Greens, Our monthly meetings resume this coming Wednesday (see agenda below), and we need your signature(s)! Your signature can help Green Party candidates save more than *$13,000* in filing fees for the June 2014 ballot. In the past, Green Party candidates needed 150 signatures to get on the ballot. Today, it is 10,000 for statewide offices and 3,000 for local. The Green Party of California has endorsed four candidates for statewide office in the June 2014 primary election: * Luis Rodriguez <http://rodriguezforgovernor.org/>* (Governor), * Laura Wells <http://www.laurawells.org/> (Controller), * Ellen Brown <http://ellenbrown.com/> (Treasurer), and * David Curtis <http://www.votedavidcurtis.org/> (Secretary of State). In San Francisco, Barry Hermanson <barryhermanson.org> is working to finish in the top two for Congress so that instead of a Republican appearing on the November ballot, voters can choose between Nancy Pelosi and a Green. Sign one or sign all 5. Following is a brief list of places where you can sign petitions this week. Please let us know <cc(a)sfgreens.org> if you would like the SF Green Party to schedule a signing event in your neighborhood or outside an event you will be attending. We will be working on this signature drive until February 20th and look forward to scheduling signing opportunities in every district in San Francisco. Friday, January 17th: 11 am - 1 pm. Outside the entrance of the Main Library, 100 Larkin Street. Advocates for a Homeless Bill of Rights will be meeting at the library from 12 to 4. Saturday, January 18th : 10 am - noon. Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St. between 21st and 22nd Avenues. Saturday, January 18th: 12:30 - 2 pm. Outside the Park Branch Library, 1833 Page The Richmond/Haight neighborhood tenant convention will be held in the library starting at 1 pm. Petitions will also be available at our monthly meeting Wednesday, January 22nd. Any registered voter can sign the petitions. Bring a friend or two. For future signing opportunities or more information, check the SFGP web page: sfgreenparty.org or call 415-664-7754. *===========================* Monthly Green Party Meeting When: Wed, Jan 22, 7-9 pm Where: El Cafetazo, 3087 16th St, 1.5 blks from 16th & Mission St. BART Agenda: 5 min - appoint facilitator, timekeeper, vibes watcher 20 min - organizing signature gathering for State/local candidates; come if you can volunteer 20 min - planning: recruiting local Green candidates for November election 20 min - update / planning next steps saving Golden Gate Park 30 min - finalize 2013 Board of Supervisors report card 10 min - announcements *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* 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: Happy New Year!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 04 Jan '14

04 Jan '14

January 4 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Happy New Year! This January and February, we have 8 weeks to gather signatures from 10,000 voters in order for Green Party candidates for statewide office to be allowed to appear on the June election ballot. The Green Party candidates currently running for office (in SF) are: Luis Rodriquez for Governor Laura Wells for Controller Ellen Brown for Treasurer David Curtis for Secretary of State Barry Hermanson for Congress If you can sign the petitions to help any of these candidates appear on the ballot, or if you can help gather signatures from other voters, please email us at cc(a)sfgreens.org, or call Barry Hermanson at 415-664-7754. More info is on our website: http://sfgreenparty.org/10-campaigns/59-help-greens-run-for-office-in-2014 EVENTS: Meet Gayle McLaughlin, the Green Party Mayor of Richmond Mayor! When: Monday, Jan 6, 6:30-9 pm Where: Unite HERE 215 Golden Gate Av. near Leavenworth, Civic Center BART Two term Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin comes to Occupy SF to talk about being a Green mayor in an oil town and her recent success with using eminent domain on foreclosed home loans. Doors open at 6 pm. Call Sandra for more info: 650-303-1176. Occupy SF has lots going! Occupy Forum invites great speakers/films every Monday night 6-9 pm. check website www.occupysf.org Monthly Green Party Meeting When: Wed, Jan 22, 7-9 pm Where: To Be Announced Save the date: our regular monthly meetings will resume this month on Jan 22 (the 4th Wed of every month)--check our website and future email for the location and agenda. *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* 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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