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Greenzine - OWS forum, save the date 3/28
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Dear Greens, On March 28, we're hosting a panel discussion on the future of the Occupy movement, and how electoral politics might play a role. Our panelists will include former Green Party mayoral and congressional candidate Terry Joan Baum, activist Marc Salomon, current Green Party and labor leader Ramses Teon-Nichols, and several more organizers from Occupy SF--we'll send out another announcement next week with a complete list of panelists. The panel will discuss, among other topics: Can the Occupy movement use electoral politics (e.g., running candidates) to be more effective? Can smaller parties like the Green Party or Peace & Freedom help the Occupy movement to be more effective? What's next for Occupy SF? The forum will be held in the Park Branch Library meeting room, 1833 Page St, downstairs, from 6:30-9 pm (we may have to stop a little early in order to clean up before the library closes at 9). The event is posted on our website; check there for updates: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/MTdlMHA4YmcyZGMwdGc0Ym9kZXVjb2FlN28gO… *===========================* Help needed to label GMOs Please join fellow SF Greens in supporting the signature drive to get a truly grassroots-driven initiative on the state ballot to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs). For more info, see: http://sfgreenparty.org/10-campaigns/35-help-needed-to-label-gmos *===========================* Donate online! We recently switched to a new payment processor, which makes it easier to donate securely online, while keeping more of our donations going to help our cause rather than ending up in the hands of Wall Street. More info is on our website: http://sfgreenparty.org/9-donations/34-donate-online *===========================* **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 - meeting reminder
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Dear Greens, Reminder - our monthly meeting is this Wednesday, Feb 22, from 7-9 pm at El Cafetazo, 3087 16th St @ Valencia, SF 94110. Look for us in the back of the cafe. Items on the agenda include: - Setting priorities for 2012 - Update on state and national Green issues: Rosanne Barr enters the Green Party presidential primary, and the CA plenary will be held in SF in May - KPFA recall - SF Energy Cooperative - GMO labeling bill - Meet candidates for the 2012 Green Party County Council election More information is posted on our website, here: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/cnNqaDZucGZuZTM4cGVzbzNma3RxYTkxMm8gO… *===========================* **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 - want to join the County Council?
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 14 Feb '12

14 Feb '12

Dear Greens, The leadership body of the SF Green Party is called the County Council. We are elected every 2 years in the primary election, and a new Council will be elected this June. If you're interested in helping to organize and build the Green Party, we encourage you to get involved and run for the office. Women, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and young adults are currently under-represented and are particularly encouraged to seek election. Duties include meeting once every month (in addition to regular monthly meetings) in order to make decisions and set the agenda for our monthly meetings. More info can be found in Article 3 of our bylaws, here: http://sfgreenparty.org/about-us/3-bylaws Details of how to run for County Council are posted on the SF Department of Elections' website: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=2949 (Click on "County Central Committee" information.) To run for County Council, you will need to get 20 signatures from other Greens between now and March 9. Our monthly meetings are a good place to introduce yourself and get signatures, so please pick up the paperwork before our next meeting on Feb 22. *===========================* Our monthly meeting is coming up next week, Feb 22, from 7-9 pm. The agenda and location will be set by our County Council this Wednesday, and will be posted on our website; go to http://sfgreenparty.org/ and click on events on the left column for details. *===========================* There is one event this week that should be of interest to Green Party members: a forum called "Which way forward?" sponsored by the SF 99% Coalition. It will be on Wed, Feb 22, from 7-9 pm at the Universalist Church on Franklin and Geary. For details, follow the link below: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/OW8wcjlvcGN0M3RqaGpodG0yOHN2NnJrMDggO… *===========================* **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 - Happy New Year!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 07 Jan '12

07 Jan '12

Dear Greens, Happy New Year! Our first organizing meeting of the year won't be for a few more weeks (Wed the 25th), but there are a few important events coming up before then: DISCLOSE Act kick-off TOMORROW (Sunday), 2-4 pm at the Main Library: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/am01MHRsZ3VrcW12YnVlZGR2czR0bm1qdjAgO… BACORR reproductive justice rally: Saturday, 1/21, Justin Herman Plaza: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/ODJydG01Z3FyM2YxbW81OHJhNmloZmJvdjQgO… As always, watch the Events bar on the left side of our website for more events that we'll post as we hear about them. http://sfgreenparty.org/events2 *===========================* We posted some news articles and other links on the indefinite detention bill and the 2012 presidential campaign, here: http://sfgreenparty.org/11-news/33-happy-new-year *===========================* **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 - Reminder: Holiday Party this Tues night
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 20 Dec '11

20 Dec '11

Dear Greens, This Tuesday, we'll hold our annual holiday party: When: Tues, 12/20/11, 7 pm - late Where: Barry Hermanson's house, 2467 28th Avenue (1/2 block from the L-Taraval stop) Potluck (optional: bring food, wine, or spirits; Barry will provide some appetizers and homemade IPA) $5-20 sliding scale donation requested, nobody turned away for lack of funds. This will be a fundraiser for the SFGP and to help retire Terry Baum's campaign debt. We'll be thanking Terry and her great campaign staff and volunteers. We will hold a silent auction, so come pick up some art! *===========================* **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 - Holiday party next Tues, 12/20
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 14 Dec '11

14 Dec '11

Dear Greens, Thanks for helping make yesterday's Occupy port blockade a success! Next Tuesday, we'll hold our annual holiday party: When: Tues, 12/20/11, 7 pm - late Where: Barry Hermanson's house, 2467 28th Avenue (1/2 block from the L-Taraval stop) Potluck (optional: bring food, wine, or spirits; Barry will provide some appetizers and homemade IPA) $5-20 sliding scale donation requested, nobody turned away for lack of funds. This will be a fundraiser for the SFGP and to help retire Terry Baum's campaign debt. We'll be thanking Terry and her great campaign staff and volunteers. We will hold a silent auction, so anybody with art or other items to contribute should contact cc(a)sfgreens.org--also please give us a suggested minimum bid. *===========================* END WALL STREET'S WARS! FREE BRADLEY MANNING! Saturday, December 17, 2011, 3:00pm Bradley Manning Plaza (formerly Justin Herman Plaza) Market and Steuart Streets, San Francisco, CA Dear Friend, please join us in San Francisco this Saturday, December 17th, to march and rally against war and in support of Bradley Manning on his 24th birthday. This event is called for by Occupy SF, Courage to Resist, Iraq Veterans Against the War & Veterans for Peace. Coinciding with the Bradley Manning pretrial hearing at Ft. Meade MD, the three month anniversary of the Occupy movement and one year since the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi in Tunisia which launched the Arab Spring. Bradley Manning, a openly gay US Army Intelligence analyst, is facing life in prison. He is accused of sharing the following with WikiLeaks: a video of the killing of civilians by a US helicopter in Iraq, and revealing Us diplomatic cables. In short, he's been charged with telling us the truth about controversial wars, foreign policies and corporate and government corruption and tyranny. The United States Army scheduled an Article 32 pretrial hearing for PFC Bradley Manning which will commence this Friday December 16 at Fort Meade, Maryland. This will be PFC Manning's first appearance before a court and the first time he will face his accusers after 17 months in confinement. Supporters will be present outside Fort Meade when he arrives on December 16th, and as part of a day of action on his 24th birthday December 17th. Please join Occupy SF in a solidarity rally and march in San Francisco, CA this Saturday at 3 pm. Solidarity with Bradley Manning, the Arab World & the 99%! http://www.occupysf.org http://www.bradleymanning.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 - Occupy update
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 11 Dec '11

11 Dec '11

Dear Greens, Our meetings are normally held on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Because of the holidays, we are NOT holding a regular meeting in December. Greens are continuing to participate in Occupy and Decolonize protests around the country. Here's an update on an action in Oakland this Monday; we need Bay Area Greens to participate: http://sfgreenparty.org/2-uncategorised/32-occupation-update *===========================* **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 - 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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