Dear Greens, Campaign season is upon us, so we're making endorsements on propositions at our monthly meeting this Wednesday: Date: Wed, 8/24, 7-9 pm Location: El Cafetazo, 16th St @ Valencia (3087 16th St) We hold regular monthly meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month; this week we will be making endorsements on propositions. A list of the SF propositions, with links to the full text, is online here: http://sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=2750 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@sfgreens.org We're also finalizing our questionnaires for the candidates, and we will announce a candidate forum in a few weeks. Candidates should look for our questionnaire by email soon. *===========================* Terry Joan Baum's campaign continues to make news--she crashed the mayoral debate at the Castro on August 8: http://www.ballot-access.org/2011/08/10/green-party-candidate-for-san-franci... She also participated (by invitation!) in a debate sponsored by the African American Democratic Club and the Fillmore Neighborhood Association, while several other candidates couldn't take the heat and snubbed the voters: http://www.fogcityjournal.com/wordpress/3018/lee-and-herrera-hide-from-fillm... *===========================* **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.