[SFGP] San Francisco Green Party Weekly

[ErikaSF at aol.com]

Hello Fellow Greens,

This week's newsletter is full of important news and events, including 
disappointing courtroom news for Terry Baum, a brunch in Berkeley for David Cobb, 
Salsa and Mark Sanchez at El Rio, and precinct walking for Pat Gray and Renee 
Saucedo. 

In this update:
1. Terry Baum News
2. Pat Gray Update
3. IRV Speakers Wanted
4. Events

TERRY BAUM NEWS:
Just 5 months ago, this newsletter was celebrating the write-in victory of 
Green Congressional Candidate Terry Baum.  But her efforts to get on the ballot 
have been repeatedly stalled, and last week there was more bad news.  Judge 
Quidachay ruled that Terry Baum cannot have her name placed on the November 
ballot.  Terry's attorney is continuing legal efforts to get her name on the 
ballot, but the court decision was a major setback.  Baum will be a write-in 
candidate regardless of court decisions.  Terry is running in the 8th Congressional 
District, a seat currently held by Nancy Pelosi.  www.terrybaum.com

The San Francisco Chronicle covered the latest court decision regarding Terry 
in its July 30 edition.  Find the link at www.sfusualsuspects.com.

Here are some links to the latest video of the courtroom news, courtesy of 
Rene Amini.
Part 2
http://www.archive.org/movies/details-db.php?collection=election_2004&
collectionid=TerryBaum2
Part 1
http://www.archive.org/movies/details-db.php?collection=independent_news&
collectionid=politics

PAT GRAY UPDATE:
Pat Gray, Green Congressional candidate in District 12, opened a campaign 
office over the weekend. Come to a precinct walking mobilization this Sunday, 
August 8 at 10 AM at her campaign office, which is a storefront at 212A Miller 
Avenue in South San Francisco.  Miller is one block north of Grand Avenue, just 
off Highway 101.  House and yard signs are being developed for Pat, and should 
be ready by next week.  The campaign is also looking for an office manager.  
Pat is running against incumbent pro-war Democrat Tom Lantos.  For more 
information on Pat's campaign, call 650-692-1728 or email 
patgrayforcongress at sbcglobal.net. www.patgray.org 
 
IRV SPEAKERS WANTED:
Steven Hill and others from the Center for Voting and Democracy are seeking 
volunteers for a community education speakers bureau.  The speakers will go to 
community groups and give a short 10-minute presentation about IRV in San 
Francisco.  The talk will be scripted, with each part cued by visual flash cards.  
A speakers training and materials will be provided.   A Volunteer Coordinator 
is also needed.
If interested, contact Steven Hill from the Center for Voting and Democracy 
at shill at fairvote.org.
www.FixingElections.com

The goal is to get a team of 20 or so volunteers -- the IRV Brigade, bringing 
the message to San Franciscans that: 1) now we rank our ballots, 1, 2, 3. 2) 
it is best to use ALL of your rankings (to make sure you participate in each 
runoff round); and 3) your lower choice cannot defeat your higher choice, so 
there is no advantage to "bullet voting"
(ranking only one candidate or ranking the same candidate three times).
 
Community education for IRV/RCV is slowly getting under way.  SPUR recently 
held a well attended forum on IRV/RCV, and other organizations are doing the 
same over the next few weeks.  Check out the flash animation on the Web that 
shows how IRV/RCV in San Francisco will work. 
http://www.fairvote.org/sf/vote/
To see what the IRV/RCV ballot will look like, go to this link at the 
Department of Elections web site:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/election_page.asp?id=25997
 
EVENTS:
Friday, August 6
Celebrate a birthday for Ross Mirkarimi, founder of the Green Party of 
California.  Party includes birthday cake, champagne, hors d'ouevres, and fabulous 
DJs.  Ross is running for Supervisor of District 5, and this event will also 
serve as an informal fundraiser.  Come by anytime from 7-10 PM at the Canvas 
Gallery, Cafe & Lounge, located at 1200 Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way in the Inner 
Sunset. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org/

Saturday, August 7
Come to a precinct walking mobilization for Renee Saucedo, Green Party 
candidate for District 9 Supervisor.  Meet her at 522 Valencia (press the front top 
button) at 10 AM. Please call 415-248-1620 to let her know you are coming.  
There are several other dates in August in which volunteers are needed for 
precinct walking.  Visit www.reneesaucedo.com for more information, or call 
415-248-1620. 

Sunday, August 8
Precinct walking for Pat Gray will begin at 10 AM at her new campaign office 
at 212A Miller Avenue in South San Francisco.  Miller is one block north of 
Grand Avenue, just off Highway 101.  Materials and training will be provided.  
For more information call 650-692-1728 or email 
patgrayforcongress at sbcglobal.net. 

Thursday, August 12
Salsa and Sanchez at El Rio
Join School Board Member Mark Sanchez and DJ Platypus for an evening of 
music, joy and great talk from 6 - 9 PM. Learn how you can help SF Green Party's 
incumbent win re-election. Event is being held at El Rio, located at Mission and 
Cesar Chavez Streets. www.marksanchez.org

Thursday, August 12
Matt Gonzalez is speaking at Andrews Hall, in the Sonoma Community Center, 
located at 276 East Napa Street in Sonoma at 8 PM.  Praxis Peace Institute is 
sponsoring the event, which is titled "Progressive Values and Authentic 
Politics".  A $15 donation is requested, Praxis Peace Institute members $12, youth 
(ages 22 and younger) $5.

Thursday - Sunday, August 12-15
Campus Greens National Convention, held annually, is taking place at the 
University of California, Davis.  Registration is FREE!  Register online today at 
http://www.campusgreens.org.  There are a variety of housing options in Davis, 
and the web site has a blog set-up for making carpool and other travel 
connections. Check out http://www.campusgreens.org for more information.
Keynote Speakers are Kevin Danaher, Co-Founder of Global Exchange, and Peter 
Camejo, VP Candidate on the Nader-Camejo ticket.  Special Guest will be David 
Cobb, Green Party Presidential Candidate 2004.  Matt Gonzalez is participating 
in a panel of Green elected leaders on Friday.  Agenda for the conference 
includes numerous skills and issue-based workshops, including How to Get Voting 
Reform on Your Campus, How to Start a Composting Program at Your School, Bike 
Advocacy for Your Town or School, and the USA PATRIOT Act & Other Post 9-11 
Threats to Civil Liberties.  If you have any questions about the Convention, 
e-mail our National Director, Brian Sandberg, at brian at campusgreens.org.

Sunday, August 15
Come to a fundraising brunch for Green Party Presidential Candidate David 
Cobb!  The event will be held from 11 AM until 2 PM at Cafe de la Paz, located at 
1600 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley.  Full vegetarian breakfast buffet will be 
included, as well as informal schmoozing, a campaign speech and Q&A with David 
Cobb.  The cost is $20 in advance/$25 at the door.  This event is expected to 
sell out, so make reservations early.  Local candidates and measures endorsed 
by Green Party may have 5-minutes each if arranged in advance.
To make reservations, send a message to Leslie Bonett at lesliebe at greens.org. 
 Be sure to include the number of people for whom you are reserving.  
Follow-up by sending a check made out to:
Cobb/LaMarche
c/o Leslie Bonett
2225 Rosedale
Oakland, CA 94601
Only paid reservations will be held at the door.
www.votecobb.org

Sunday, August 15
Terry Baum is hosting an evening fundraiser for David Cobb from 7:30 - 9 PM.  
Location to be announced.  Contact 415-701-0133 for more information.

Sunday, August 15
Come to a campaign kick-off for Susan King, who is a Green running for 
Supervisor in District 5. The event will be from 5 - 7:30 PM at the Canvas Gallery, 
located at 1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln in the inner Sunset. www.susankingweb.com

Sunday, August 15
Please join the Green Party of California for an afternoon of discussion with 
Jane Wolff, author of "Delta Primer".  This event gives you the opportunity 
to receive an autographed copy of the "Delta Primer" and learn more about one 
of the largest estuaries on the West Coast.  The "Delta Primer" explores one of 
the most contested landscapes in the US, critical to the ecology and economy 
of California.  Meet the author, Jane Wolff, Assistant Professor MLA, Harvard 
University.  The event takes place from 1 - 4 PM in Oakland.  To RSVP and 
receive directions to this event, contact Jane Packer janepacker at yahoo.com or call 
her at 415-265-4971.

Monday, August 16
School Board and Community College Board Candidates' Forum
Come and hear candidates for School Board and community college board speak 
at this candidates forum, which will be held from 6-9 PM. The location has not 
yet been determined. The final decision on the three or less candidates that 
we will endorse after the School Board Forum will be made at our General 
Membership Meeting on Wednesday, August 22. Incumbent Mark Sanchez has already been 
endorsed by the San Francisco Green Party.

Saturday, August 28
A Festival of Non-Violence, Ecology, Democracy, Social and Economic Justice 
in New York City 
Presented by Green Party Office Committee in Manhattan and the Green Focus 
Activism Education Center 
This event will be coinciding with the Republican National Convention in NYC.
Location will be 139 Fulton Street, Suite 215, New York, NY 10038; Phone 
(212) 240-0501 http://www.greenpartyoffice.org/

All Green Party members are invited to attend this event, which takes place 
at Washington Square Park in the West Village of Manhattan.  This is an 
opportunity for Greens to gather with other progressive organizations to focus on the 
four key pillars and the ten key values of the worldwide Green Party 
movement.  Help is needed from Greens around the country to help support our festival 
with funds, volunteers and attendance.  We are committed to finding housing 
for all Green Party members and groups. If you need housing please email 
greenpartynyc at hotmail.com.

Live music and speakers are being planned, along with tables for like-minded 
progressive organizations to not only protest the Republicans coming to New 
York City, but to show the world a strong and viable Green alternative!  
Speakers so far include Jason West, David Cobb, Medea Benjamin, Charles Shaw, and 
more. 

Organizers aim to hold this event separate from the myriad of anti-Republican 
activities, keeping the message positive and ensuring the safety of Green 
Party members.  The Green Party of New York State is working in coalition with 
many organizations to hold peaceful, counter demonstrations around the city. As 
active members of the UFPJ coalition, we are encouraging all Greens to attend 
the planned United for Peace and Justice March and Rally on Sunday, August 
29th in Central Park.

If you or your organization is interested in attending, participating, 
volunteering, or donating to making our A Green World is Possible Festival a 
reality, please feel free to contact us at 212-240-0501 or via email: 
info at greenpartyoffice.org.

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support!

Warm Regards,
Erika McDonald
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