[SFGP] Greenzine - proposition endorsements, candidate forum

[Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly]

Dear Greens,

     We endorsed ballot propositions at our Aug 24 monthly meeting,
and the results are posted on our website.  Thanks to all the Green
Party members who participated!  Results are here:
http://sfgreenparty.org/endorsements

	We have sent endorsement questionnaires to all candidates in
the races for Mayor, DA, and Sheriff, and we will hold a candidate
forum on Tuesday, 9/13, from 6-8:45 pm at the Park Branch Library in
the Haight.  The event is open to the public and all are invited!
Although we've already endorsed Terry Baum for Mayor, we will consider
making additional endorsements as well, since voters will use Ranked
Choice Voting in this election and may rank up to three choices for
each office.

      If you are a candidate and have not received your questionnaire,
check your email inbox at the address you provided to the Department
of Elections. If you can't find it, please email cc at sfgreens.org and
we'll send you another copy.  The deadline for returning
questionnaires is September 7, so they can be posted on our website
prior to the candidate forum.

      If you are a Green Party member who is supporting any of the
candidates, please remind them that they need to return our
questionnaire in order to be considered for endorsement.

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Terry Baum's Mayoral campaign continues to make news; here's an
article about her recent appearance in the arts debate:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/san-francisco-mayoral-debate-arts_n_937323.html

Here's an interview with Terry about crashing the Castro debate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk7Kzzds5h4

And here's a video interview she did with POOR Magazine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DCwdbh-Oz7yo

Some other events, including fundraisers and upcoming debates,
are posted on her website:
http://terryjoanbaum.com/

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**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

* good access to a phone and computer.

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.

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Join our updated Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1

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