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more logistics
by John-Marc Chandonia 22 May '04

22 May '04

Hi, I've added delegates to the State convention in Sacramento to this list, as well as our delegates to the Milwaukee convention. Since there's a lot of overlap, most messages are relevant to both groups. If you post, please say whether you're talking about the State or National convention so other people won't get confused. For State delegates, please go ahead and register yourselves at http://cagreens.org/plenary/. Christina or I will submit SF's official delegate list, but you all still have to register individually. Take a look at the proposals packet... you need a username and password to do so, which are "gpca" and "10greatyears". For National delegates, if you still haven't paid your $50 registration fee, you can either pay it to the San Francisco Green Party (c/o Dave Snyder, our treasurer) by leaving it in his box at the office or mailing it to the office, or by paying the Green Party of California treasurer at the Sacramento plenary (if you're going to both). Paying Dave is the preferred option, since that lets the GPCA consolidate checks by county. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://www.dolorespark.org/

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reminders
by John-Marc Chandonia 22 May '04

22 May '04

Two things: first, please remember to bring your $50 reg fee to the GM next week and give it Dave Snyder, or get it to him another way soon. Second, I wanted to pass along the GPCA CC's recommendation that everybody who's a delegate to Milwaukee also apply to be a delegate to Sacramento for the next State Plenary (see cagreens.org/plenary) Most of the business at that meeting will relate to the national meeting, so it makes sense for you to attend both. We only get 9 delegates, not 12, to the state meeting, but we can accommodate more alternates. The SFGP will make the decision about who goes to Sacramento next Wednesday, so please volunteer at that time. Anybody who wants to be a delegate to Sacramento, but can't go to our next general meeting, should email me or this list. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://www.dolorespark.org/

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FW: Convention Registration Reminder--please pass on
by Daniel Strickland 14 May '04

14 May '04

If you just received an email from Stuart Bechman, this email from John-Marc helps clarify. If you haven't booked a room yet, there are rooms at Marquette University just 4 blocks from the convention. Call Kerry Martin 414-288-7208 We'll be in Milwaukee during Summerfest 2004. Artists performing include: Prince, The Darkness, Liz Phair, Dion, Rufus Wainwright, Buddy Guy, Ben Folds, Live ... http://www.summerfest.com > From: John-Marc Chandonia <jmc(a)sfgreens.org> > Date: Tue, 4 May 2004 12:10:31 -0700 > To: delegates(a)sfgreens.org > Subject: [Delegates] more registration info > > I've gotten more info on how all the delegates are supposed to > register. > > Note: GPCA = state party, USGP = national party, SFGP = SF party > > 1) Go to http://cagreens.org/delegates and use the form to provide the GPCA > with the following info: > * Phone / Fax numbers; > * E-mail addresses; > * Residential / Street addresses; > * Date of Birth; > * Any candidate commitments; > * Any financial assistance requests. > > 2) Give your $50 registration fee (cash or check) to the SFGP. The > GPCA already paid the USGP registration fees for all CA delegates > (at the earlier, lower price), and will be reimbursed county by > county. I will email the SFGP CC separately to ask for a check > to be sent covering registration costs for all SF delegates, so > each delegate should individually pay back the SFGP. > > 3) Register with the USGP (here: https://secure.gpus.org/convention/) > and indicate that your registration fee has already been paid. You > can still pay additional money for meals or the financial aid fund. > > JMC > -- > John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) > http://www.dolorespark.org/ > _______________________________________________ > Delegates mailing list > Delegates(a)sfgreens.org > https://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/delegates > ---------- > From: "Stuart Bechman" <sbechman(a)sbcglobal.net> > Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 13:52:49 -0700 > To: alsheahen(a)prodigy.net, abrm(a)ranchomurieta.org, amenasche(a)earthlink.net, > aanderle(a)pacbell.net, barbarashults(a)yahoo.com, barry(a)hermansons.com, > omni(a)mcn.org, drmarcus(a)pacbell.net, TheVizz(a)aol.com, cardenio(a)earthlink.net, > brian_d_b(a)yahoo.com, savethemattole(a)yahoo.com, budd.dickinson(a)sbcglobal.net, > cls(a)pk.greens.org, coneil(a)mindspring.com, coby(a)greens.org, > compmail(a)pacbell.net, dan(a)testpattern.org, danasg(a)greens.org, > rockshox100mm(a)yahoo.com, djkeulenmd(a)mpowercom.net, dmarin(a)uclink.berkeley.edu, > david.wass(a)cox.net, cottry(a)sbcglobal.net, ed.duliba(a)cpkelco.com, > floresmagon(a)yahoo.com, evanblick(a)earthlink.net, forrest(a)dcn.davis.ca.us, > duperaul(a)pacbell.net, gabrielle(a)greens.org, Gwaayers(a)aol.com, > drmarcus(a)pacbell.net, gerrygras(a)earthlink.net, gregjan4(a)yahoo.com, > jimm_barr(a)hotmail.com, jimd(a)inow.com, jamesroberts(a)hotmail.com, > JaredL(a)sbcglobal.net, jbarton(a)greens.org, jims(a)greens.org, joc(a)pobox.com, > causecollector(a)msn.com, jmc(a)sfgreens.org, jtleathers(a)hotmail.com, > jlundell(a)greens.org, june(a)globalexchange.org, belling1(a)pacbell.net, > kstephen(a)carriercomm.com, katetanaka(a)aol.com, kcmcurry40(a)yahoo.com, > ktfergus(a)hotmail.com, kwa2(a)cwo.com, kensmith9(a)earthlink.net, > krolbear(a)berkeley.edu, Kevin(a)McKeown.net, kimm_killebrew(a)yahoo.com, > bragman(a)msn.com, larry(a)santacruzgreenparty.org, larryshoup(a)earthlink.net, > lesliebe(a)greens.org, linda(a)santacruzgreenparty.org, sailormansbeard(a)yahoo.com, > lafort(a)cruzio.com, magali(a)sdgreens.org, mardbarn(a)pacbell.net, > mdyken(a)goldrush.com, mrl(a)greens.org, thebor(a)jps.net, drpesto(a)hotmail.com, > arnoldrubin(a)igc.org, mcpopkey(a)cruzio.com, MVSiminitus(a)ucdavis.edu, > simcha3(a)msn.com, mfeinstein(a)feinstein.org, mswyman(a)attbi.com, > Mjsmith55(a)aol.com, nbroyles(a)igc.org, pratini(a)ucr.edu, > khidrwerks(a)sbcglobal.net, bob(a)marsh.name, pkmcgaugh(a)yahoo.com, PabloQ(a)aol.com, > pegola(a)greens.org, pmcamejo(a)comcast.net, grws(a)baymoon.com, rsolmer(a)flash.net, > robbieblock(a)comcast.net, observations(a)cox.net, roetinger(a)usa.net, > rondd5(a)mindspring.com, rmirk(a)msn.com, sanda(a)greens.org, > saraamir(a)earthlink.net, squehee(a)ucla.edu, shalynne(a)pacbell.net, > skaidra01(a)hotmail.com, starlene(a)greens.org, ukapole(a)juno.com, > funking(a)mindspring.com, s.sayre(a)cox.net, suzannebaker(a)mac.com, > CrystaLily64(a)aol.com, kedartahan(a)yahoo.com, tnharter(a)greens.org, > adog2(a)earthlink.net, timkd(a)hotmail.com, info(a)sonomagreenparty.org, > landerson03n(a)sn.llu.edu, flindet(a)comcast.net, HighDesertGreens(a)verizon.net, > pazesposible(a)hotmail.com, WSheasby(a)yahoo.com, wglehmann(a)sprintmail.com, > abundancelife(a)redjellyfish.net, woody(a)whastings.org, xandralydia(a)yahoo.com > Subject: Fwd: Convention Registration Reminder--please pass on > >> Convention Reminders & Information >> >> Convention Registration Reminder >> >> If you haven't already, please make sure to register for Forward >> 2004! National Green Convention. There is >> a PDF you can download and send in if you feel uncomfortable with >> the Internet format. All Delegates must register, even if >> your county has submitted your name as a convention delegate. >> http://www.gpus.org/convention/index.html >> >> GPCA Sacramento Plenary Reminder >> >> Also plan to attend the GPCA June 5-6 Plenary, in Sacramento. The >> CA GPUS Delegation will be providing explanations and instructions >> on what to expect in Milwaukee, and handle any outstanding problems >> or issues. Register for the plenary at >> http://www.cagreens.org/plenary/. Make sure you download the GPCA >> Plenary Packet and read the Delegation Voting Proposal prior to the >> plenary. >> >> >> Convention Financial Aid >> >> The CC is taking its final vote this week on approving the financial >> aid proposal for delegates in need of travel assistance. We will >> be contacting award recipients by the end of the week with their >> financial assistance award. Please go ahead and begin to set >> your travel and lodging arrangements this week before your options >> become limited. >> >> >> Convention Housing Reminder >> >> And while you're thinking about your stay in Wisconsin make your >> room reservations at the Hyatt Hotel and Convention Center. Call >> Now: 414 276 1234. Or sign up online. THE HYATT IS FILLING UP >> QUICKLY: At four people per room it's actually cheaper than all other >> options so bring friends and make reservations now!!! >> >> A number of new housing opportunities are on the lodging site: >> http://gp.org/convention/mil5.html. And don't forget to go onto our >> housing blog and find a roommate or two: >> http://gp.org/convention/forms/boards.html. >> >> >> Convention Dining Reminder >> >> There are meal plans available as well so please log online and sign >> up now. There is a PDF you can download and send in if you feel >> uncomfortable with the Internet format. >> http://www.gpus.org/convention/index.html >> >> >> Convention Travel Discounts Available >> >> Travel discount codes are available on the travel part of our >> website. http://gp.org/convention/mil6.html. We also have a travel >> blog incase you need a ride: >> http://gp.org/convention/forms/boards.html. >> >> >> See you there! >> >> Forward to Peace, Democracy, Ecology, & Social Justice! >> FORWARD 2004! Green National Convention > >

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Fee for delegates due ASAP
by Susan King 09 May '04

09 May '04

The CA GP has purchased $50 per delegate registration to help save individual delegates some $, as the current registration fee is $80 per delegate. The State GP needs to be reimbursed for the delegate fees for SF delegates by the end of May for the full amount (12 x $50= $600). Each SF delegate is responsible for $50 to the SFGP by this date. The state only wants one check per county, so this should be paid by SFGP but not until the delegates pay the SFGP. so, each delegate should arrange to get a $50 check to Dave Snyder ASAP. then, Dave should send a check for the amount that he has collected for those delegates who have paid (if only 5 delegates send checks, then he sends a check for $250 and only those delegates get the $50 discount registration). Any delegate who does not pay the SFGP by the May 25 will probably have to pay the higher amount to register, since the state party will be asking for refunds for delegate fees that they paid out and did not sell to CA delegates. Dave, can we arrange to send a check for the delegate fees that you have collected by no later than May 25 (since memorial day is May 31 and the check may not be received by the deadline)? Send check to Mike Wyman, Treasurer PO Box 9380 San Rafeal, CA 94912 Thanks, susan

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welcome, new delegates
by John-Marc Chandonia 05 May '04

05 May '04

Hi, I've added the 3 new delegates (although with the warning that it's possible but unlikely the GM could overturn the CC's decision to add them). Please view the mailing list archive (using the URL at the bottom of this message) for a message I sent out a couple days ago with more details about registration and other important info. Email me personally (not the list) if there's a problem getting to the archive. Thanks, JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://www.dolorespark.org/

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more registration info
by John-Marc Chandonia 04 May '04

04 May '04

I've gotten more info on how all the delegates are supposed to register. Note: GPCA = state party, USGP = national party, SFGP = SF party 1) Go to http://cagreens.org/delegates and use the form to provide the GPCA with the following info: * Phone / Fax numbers; * E-mail addresses; * Residential / Street addresses; * Date of Birth; * Any candidate commitments; * Any financial assistance requests. 2) Give your $50 registration fee (cash or check) to the SFGP. The GPCA already paid the USGP registration fees for all CA delegates (at the earlier, lower price), and will be reimbursed county by county. I will email the SFGP CC separately to ask for a check to be sent covering registration costs for all SF delegates, so each delegate should individually pay back the SFGP. 3) Register with the USGP (here: https://secure.gpus.org/convention/) and indicate that your registration fee has already been paid. You can still pay additional money for meals or the financial aid fund. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://www.dolorespark.org/

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how to register
by John-Marc Chandonia 30 Apr '04

30 Apr '04

To answer Dan's question, the GPCA already registered a block of registrations (I think at the $50 rate) in order to save money, as the registration fee goes up with time. As I understand it, the SFGP is supposed to pay this $600 to the GPCA, and then collect the money from the delegates. I'll try to get clarification on the exact procedure this weekend; I wasn't on the SFGP CC when this took place, so I don't know what (if any) instructions were sent by the GPCA treasurer to CC members. I'll get back to you on this, but don't register yourself separately with the USGP for now. As regional rep, I'm responsible for telling the GPCA who our delegates are, along with a bunch of personal info. The delegate submission form says: "If you are providing information about delegates selected for your county, please be sure to include: Full name; birthdate; home address, including city and zip; phone and fax numbers; e-mail address; any candidate each delegate is committed to, if any; and the name and phone of a county councilmember who can be contacted for verification." I recommend that each delegate go to http://cagreens.org/delegates/ and read all the stuff there, then submit your own personal info using the form provided on that page. Just write in the comment field that I already submitted you as a delegate and you're filling in all the other info they want. You can use my name & phone number (415-285-5696) as a contact for verification, although they shouldn't have to verify you again since I already officially submitted your names. Thanks, JMC On Thu, Apr 29, 2004 at 11:42:04PM -0700, Susan King wrote: > I think the regional rep. john marc, does this. > > John Marc? > > > From: Daniel Strickland <dan(a)testpattern.org> > > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:10:44 -0700 > > To: <funking(a)mindspring.com> > > Subject: Re: 3 folks who want to be delegates > > > > Susan, > > > > just curious. does the local register us, or do we need to do this > > ourselves? > > > > Dan -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://www.dolorespark.org/

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mailing list for GPUS delegates
by John-Marc Chandonia 30 Apr '04

30 Apr '04

Hi, I've recycled the address "delegates(a)sfgreens.org" as a mailing list for delegates to the GPUS nominating convention to communicate with each other. You're all one it, and I'll add the other 3 if they're confirmed. See the info at the bottom of this message for details on how to unsubscribe or view the list archives. Note that in June there will also be a state convention, and I might just put all delegates together on this list if that wouldn't be too confusing. I think having two separate addresses like "delegates-us" and "delegates-ca" might be even more confusing. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://www.dolorespark.org/

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Details: Green Party state meeting this weekend
by Susan King 25 Mar '04

25 Mar '04

Hi all, here is everything you need to know about this weekends California Green Party meeting in SF. Thank you all for stepping up to help, this is going to be a busy and hopefully fun weekend. of course, if I forgot something, you can call me: 823-5524. Logistics: Venue: Friday Night Coordinating Committee (this is the state governing body of the party, they meet friday night to go over internal stuff) it is open to the public. Meets at SFGP 1028 A Howard Street from 7-10 Saturday and Sunday: CA state building, 350 Mc Allister St. directly across from the Civic Center. Transit: Civic Center BART, All Market St. Muni, garage across the street. Costs: $15 or $25 w/meals one day; $25 or $45 w/meals two day. Housing coordinator: Scott Stewart scott_stewart(a)mac.com Schedule: go to www.sfgreenparty.org to find CA state meeting link on front page. Saturday night event: Temple Bar 601 Polk Street. 8pm-12, Music and entertainment. $10 costs split with Matt G retire the debt effort. We need 4-5 volunteers to help take $ at the door. Volunteers: please let me know when you are showing up, so I know how many folks I have for each task. Volunteer shifts are below: Volunteer shift #1- 7:30-10:30: Registration: 4 -6 Volunteers needed for sign folks in and take payments. Registration starts at 8:00 am Saturday. We will have lists of registrants, delegates and lists of those who registered by need to pay. We will also sign in new people who have not registered. Carlos should be preparing the voter cards (laminated) to hand to each delegate, as well as name tags for all attendees. We will bring cash boxes, pens and other needed items to the venue at 7:30 am. Food Service: 2-3 volunteers needed for helping the caterer set up and check name tags for delegates who are on the meal plan (non meal plan folks can also eat, but we will ask that they make a donation since we have to pay $10 per person per day for food). Lionheart Catering will be bringing everything related to food service. Table Set up: 1-2 people to assist with setting up the vendor, candidate and Green party tables in the lobby. Mark Barnes is coordinating the tabling. I will confirm that we have tables for those who have requested space. Volunteer Shift #2: 10:30-1:00 Registration: 1-2 people to cover. Should have slowed down some, Food service: 2-3 people to help check for meal plan delegates, collect donations, and help with catering. Volunteer shift #3: 1-4 1-2 Registration: should be very light 1-2 Float, help where needed. Direct folks to workshop areas, pick up recycling. Volunteer shift #4: 4-6 Clean up mainly needed. Saturday night: Temple Bar help with sign in: 7:30-10:30. We need 4-6 people to rotate for coverage. Sunday: Volunteer Shift #6: 7:30-10:30 Registration: 3-4 folks to help with registration Food Service: 1-2 folks Volunteer shift #7: 10:30-1:00 Food service 2-3 folks Volunteer shift #8: 3-5 Clean up, we will need 7-10 folks to do a more thorough break down and pick up of the place.

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FW: Proposal from Conv.
by Susan King 25 Mar '04

25 Mar '04

all, here is an updated version of the presidential nominating proposal to be discussed this weekend. sk INTRODUCTION The proposal in the agenda packet for instructions to GPCA delegates to the Milwaukee 2004 GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention contains two different detailed procedures. To those of us working on this issue, it has become apparent that details about the convention presidential nomination voting process are uncertain and likely will remain unresolved during the March General Assembly. However, there are basic concepts and principles we can adopt at this time to get us moving in the right direction. If we can agree upon these, filling in any missing details will be much easier at the June General Assembly. We are modifying the proposal by asking you to make three decisions at this time. These are based on the proposals which were contained in the agenda packet -- so, we're not presenting radically different information from what you have already reviewed. Additionally, the earlier proposals did not address the issue of having NOTA (none of the above) and/or NOC (no other choice) on the convention ballot. These options did not appear on the state's primary election ballot so we do not know what the voters would have chosen if they had been provided these options. REVISED PROPOSALS FOR ADOPTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1. GPCA delegates to the GPUS nominating convention must be registered in the Green Party and have been eligible to vote in the March 2nd GPCA Primary Election. (Presenter: Susan King) 2. The GPCA delegates to the GPUS presidential nominating convention shall vote as a delegation in accordance with the March 2nd Primary Election results on the first ballot or first choice of ranking (i.e. proportionally with the voting results). (Presenter: Warner Bloomberg) 3. If the convention uses multi-round voting or ranked-ballot voting, the delegates shall caucus to discuss how GPCA votes additionally should be ranked or distributed and each delegate shall have individual authority to mark any paper ballot assigned to that individual delegate. (Presenter: Jim Stauffer) Jim Stauffer's additional comments -- There are two basic options for subsequent round votes: let the delegates decide at the convention, or let the GPCA decide and direct the delegates' votes before the convention. Delegates decide - Delegates should be representatives of the voters and use their judgment to estimate who the constituents of any given candidate would select as their subsequent choices. This also gives the delegates flexibility to deal with unforeseen issues that may come up at the convention. And it allows them to cast votes for NOTA or NOC. GPCA decides - Delegates may be subjected to influence and coercion to change their votes at the convention. Individual delegates may have personal agendas and decide not to follow the process agreed upon by the GPCA. These problems are minimized by directing the delegates' subsequent choices.

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