Dear Greens, 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 We have sent endorsement questionnaires to all candidates in the races for Mayor, DA, and Sheriff, and we will hold a candidate forum 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. If you are a candidate and have not received your questionnaire, check your email inbox at the address you provided to the Department of Elections. If you can't find it, please email cc@sfgreens.org and we'll send you another copy. The deadline for returning questionnaires is September 7, so they can be posted on our website prior to the candidate forum. If you are a Green Party member who is supporting any of the candidates, please remind them that they need to return our questionnaire in order to be considered for endorsement. *===========================* Terry Baum's Mayoral campaign continues to make news; here's an article about her recent appearance in the arts debate: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/san-francisco-mayoral-debate-arts_n... Here's an interview with Terry about crashing the Castro debate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk7Kzzds5h4 And here's a video interview she did with POOR Magazine: http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DCwdbh-Oz7yo Some other events, including fundraisers and upcoming debates, are posted on her website: http://terryjoanbaum.com/ *===========================* **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@sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.