[SFGP] San Francisco Green Party Weekly

[ErikaSF at aol.com]

Hello Fellow Greens,

Congratulations to incumbent school board member Mark Sanchez, who was 
endorsed by consensus at our last General Membership Meeting. Mark is up for 
re-election this November.  To see the news release we sent out about his 
endorsement, go to www.sfgreenparty.org. The story was picked up by 
www.sanfranciscosentinel.com.

Congratulations to community activist Christina Olague, who was elected at 
our last General Membership Meeting to be our new representative to the Green 
Party of California's Coordinating Committee.  This position has a term of 2 
years.  John-Marc Chandonia will continue serving as our alternative 
representative.

Congratulations to our own SFGP activist Dan Strickland, who won a logo 
design contest for the Green Party of the United States.  See the winning logos at 
http://www.gp.org/logo_new.html.

In this update:
1. Green Party Congressional Candidates Need Your Help!
2. News
3. Events

GREEN PARTY CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES NEED YOUR HELP!
We are fortunate to have two very strong female candidates running for 
Congress in San Francisco this year. Both are waging serious campaigns. Help keep 
the momentum going by donating now! No amount is too small.
Terry Baum is a pioneer lesbian playwright who is running in the 8th 
Congressional District, where House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi currently holds the 
seat. Visit www.terrybaum.com to contribute.

Pat Gray is a retired public school teacher who is running in the 12th 
Congressional District, where pro-war incumbent Democrat Tom Lantos currently holds 
the seat. Visit www.patgray.org to contribute.
Donate NOW!

NEWS:
Matt Gonzalez has introduced a ballot initiative on non-citizen voting in 
school board elections.  Read about it at:
http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/051804n_schoolboard

Matt's biodiesel legislation has been approved by San Francisco's Board of 
Supervisors.
See earlier article at:
http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/042004n_muni

Visit www.MeshSF.com for more articles about Matt.

EVENTS:
Saturday, June 5
Mobilization to Bring the Troops Home NOW!
Gather at 11 AM at UN Plaza.

Monday, June 7
Campaigns and Issues Group will meet at 7 PM to discuss:
-early endorsement of Green Party candidates in D-5, D-9
-Community College Board and School Board
-recommendation on whether the SFGP should endorse the initiative to allow 
non-residents vote in school board elections 
-questionnaires for Community College and School Board
-suggested schedule for forums for the endorsement process
-recommendation on whether the SFGP will endorse the recall for District 10

The Campaigns and Issues Working Group is also looking for nominations for 
co-chairs.  The meeting will be held at the SFGP office at 1028 Howard Street, 
between 6th and 7th Streets in San Francisco.

Monday, June 7
Because We're Worth It! Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
This is a national campaign that is working to eliminate carcinogens, 
mutagens, and reproductive toxicants from cosmetics and personal care products. In 
February 2003, the European Union passed a new law called the Cosmetics 
Directive 76/768/EEC that prohibits the use of known or suspected carcinogens, 
mutagens and reproductive toxins (a.k.a. CMRs) from cosmetics. By September 2004, 
cosmetics sold in European Union countries must be free of these CMR chemicals, 
including two phthalates, DEHP and DBP. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is 
asking cosmetics companies to make these safer products available in all the 
markets worldwide where they sell their products.
The Breast Cancer Fund is hosting this event, which will take place from 6:00 
- 8:30 PM at The Women's Building, located at 3543 18th Street in San 
Francisco.
For more information on the campaign, visit www.safecosmetics.org. If you 
have any questions or would like more information, please visit our web site at 
www.breastcancerfund.org/events.htm or email lori at breastcancerfund.org/.
This event has been endorsed by the Feminist Issues Group (FIG) of the San 
Francisco Green Party.

Friday, June 11th
Meet Lavender Green Candidates and Help Us Honor Harvey Milk
The San Francisco Lavender Greens invite you to a FABULOUS house party and 
fundraiser for the memorial to Harvey Milk at City Hall! Enjoy good food and 
drink & great entertainment--and meet some of the Lavender Greens who are running 
for office this November.
Featured speakers include Terry Baum, candidate for U.S. Congress; and 
incumbent School Board member Mark Sanchez, currently running for re-election. Other 
speakers and entertainers TBA.
Location: 39 Hartford Street, between 17th and 18th. Time: 8 PM - midnight. 
Suggested donation: $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. For more 
information, contact Michael Alterman at 415-522-1075 or alterman at speakeasy.net.

Saturday, June 12
Join Matt Gonzalez and the Green Party Housing and Land Use Working Group for 
a party at the 848 Community Space, located at 848 Divisadero Street near 
Fulton in San Francisco. (For MUNI riders, take either the 24 Divisadero or the 5 
Fulton bus lines.)
The party will be from 8pm to 11:30 PM. There will be a $5 suggested donation 
at the door, with no one turned away for lack of funds.
Organizers are looking for artwork or photos to display for the party that 
reflect the diversity and complexity of San Francisco's residents or our unique 
landscapes.
As part of the night's festivities, you can also help us create your dream 
housing and land use seminar panel. Matt told us he'd like to participate again 
with a future seminar, but we need your help with the suggested topic and 
panelists. Send your suggestions to Dave Wilbur at drwsf at sbcglobal.net.
If you'd like to volunteer to work on the party or have any party pleasing 
ideas, contact Tanja Pink at tpink at gmx.net.

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support!

Warm Regards,
Erika McDonald
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