Happy Earth Day from the Greens who live it every day! This Wednesday we are having a special "New Members Orientation" presentation at our Monthly Meeting in light of the recent upsurge in new folks checking out the Green Party for the first time. There will be a 30-minute overview w/ Q&A of how the SFGP operates and everything you need to know to become an active participant. If you have been wanting to get more involved, but weren't sure how, this is the meeting to attend! We'll also discuss exciting developments in the Mayor's race, and more! Don't miss the fun Earth Day festivities Saturday listed at the bottom. *We are also looking to hire a new Volunteer Coordinator, see listing below...* *Monthly Meeting* Wed, April 27 7 pm - 9 pm (starts at 7 sharp due to long agenda) Location: El Cafe Tazo, 3087 16th St between Mission & Valencia *Agenda* Introductions - 5 minutes New Members Orientation - Intro to the SF Green Party, with Q&A - 30 min presented by current active members Green Party of California plenary (April 30-May 1 in Berkeley) - discussion of main agenda item, fundraising and outreach plan, and choose delegates from SF - 20 minutes, presented by Barry Hermanson Mayoral strategy discussion, possible decision on early endorsement of Terry Baum - 20 minutes; Terry will attend and answer questions GGNRA policy - new plan to ban dogs; Bruce Wolfe will propose that we oppose it - 15 minutes Anti-Privatization plank - currently being discussed online; we will try to finalize language at this meeting - 20 minutes, presented by Eric Brooks Treasure Island update - new updates to development plan: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/04/21/BA1S1J4Q53.DTL SFGP position on opposing this? 10 minutes presented by Eric Brooks *===========================* **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 a part-time contractor 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 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 starting in mid-February. Please submit cover letter and CV to the SF Green Party county council, cc at sfgreens.org. *===========================* *Hotel Frank Boycott* A reminder about the ongoing boycott at the Hotel Frank which the SFGP has endorsed. Hotel Frank was auctioned off in a *foreclosure* sale in May, 2010 by *Wells Fargo Bank.* The bank then sold the hotel to a financial speculator called *AEW Capital Management.* The hotel is now managed by a company called * Provenance.* Since the foreclosure sale: - Management has not paid one penny for medical coverage or pensions. - Staff have to work an extra half-hour per day for free. - Room cleaners clean many more rooms, even if it means skipping breaks and meal periods. - Staffing has been cut at the front desk and in housekeeping, while the workload has increased. - The hotel has fired and disciplined workers on frivolous and discriminatory charges. - The National Labor Relations Board has charged management with violating federal labor laws. - *Picket lines* - every Wednesday from 3 to 5:30 and Friday from 1 to 5:30. If you can only stop by for a short time, it is still very much appreciated by the workers. Many of the hotels in SF have now signed contracts with Local 2. The Hotel Frank is one of the few who have not. - http://www.hotelfranksf.info/ *=========================== **Greens to Obama & Congress on Earth Day: Get serious about global warming, clean energy* http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=417 *=========================== **Saturday in the city with the Green mayor across the bay...** Deep Green Fest** Performers:* *THE COUP • HEAVYWEIGHT DUB CHAMPION feat. DAKINI STAR & SASHA ROSE of GODDESS ALCHEMY PROJECT* • MC YOGI • SOUL MAJESTIC • with DJs Dov • Alex Theory • Neptune • Nugs • Chlorophil • Feral • Little John • MiHKAL & more *Speakers: *DAVID BRONNER, RICHARD LEE, ED ROSENTHAL, RALPH METZNER, CHRIS CONRAD, STEVE DeANGELO, CAROLYN GARCIA, KEVIN DANAHER and many others! -Vapor lounge for medicinal marijuana patients http://www.deepgreenfest.com/* **===========================* *SF Earth Day festivities Saturday...* http://www.earthdaysf.com/ *===========================* *While we work out the final touches on our new website (it's coming really soon now!) stop by our Facebook Group*: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62534706497&v=wall Contact: email cc@sfgreens.org, or phone 415-480-GPSF (480-4773). Mail (and donations by check) can be sent to: * San Francisco Green Party 288 Onondaga Ave, #4 San Francisco, CA 94112*