Greentings, There's exciting news for SF Greens, we've got a candidate in the race for Mayor, Terry Baum! We are also looking to hire a new Volunteer Coordinator, see listing below... *"Envisioning a Green San Francisco"* Wednesday, May 25 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm Western Addition Library, 1550 Scott St<http://bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&mid=8100&where1=1550+Scott+St%2C+San+Francisco%2C+CA%2C+94115-3512&FORM=FBKPL0&name=S+F+City+%26+County+Western+Addition+Branch+Library&mkt=en-US> Come meet our Green candidate for Mayor, Terry Baum and share your vision of a Green San Francisco under a Green Mayor! What things would we push for? Bring your ideas! Always open to the public! *===========================* *Save the Date! Terry Baum volunteer party!* May 31, 6-9pm Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro St<http://bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&mid=8100&where1=476+Castro+Street%2C+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94114&FORM=FBKPL0&name=Blush%21+wine+bar&mkt=en-US> Music, Terry, Drinks and a chance to help build the Green Party! Details to come soon *=========================== **The Obama Deception: Why Cornel West Went Ballistic* By Chris Hedges <http://www.truthdig.com/chris_hedges> May 16, 2011 - "I don’t think in good conscience I could tell anybody to vote for Obama. If it turns out in the end that we have a crypto-fascist movement and the only thing standing between us and fascism is Barack Obama, then we have to put our foot on the brake. But we’ve got to think seriously of third-party candidates, third formations, third parties." *===========================* **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 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* *