[SFGP] Greenzine - holiday season

Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly announce at sfgreens.org
Wed Nov 23 09:27:12 PST 2011


Dear Greens,

    Our meetings are normally held on the 4th Wednesday of every
month.  Because of the holidays, we are NOT holding regular meetings
in November or December.

   Instead, we are planning a holiday party!  We're planning some
election analysis and politics to kick off, followed by holiday
festivites.  The event will feature Terry Baum and her volunteers, who
ran a great campaign.  We'll be holding a silent art auction during
the event to help retire Terry's campaign debt.  Look for an
announcement on our website and in the newsletter when the date and
location are set.

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    There are a couple of other holiday parties by Bay Area Greens,
starting next week.  Meet one of our 2012 Presidential candidates,
Jill Stein!

In Oakland, next Wednesday:
http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/M2N2MmRkajd1YjFhZ20xZjlmMGQwMXZyb2MgOG51ZjNhajZ2M2UxNW40a282bGtka2tndWdAZw/1?start=1322704800&end=1322712000

and in Fairfax, next Thursday:
http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/ZW1nYjl0dTM2ZTducmhidmhpZGtmYTVsOWcgOG51ZjNhajZ2M2UxNW40a282bGtka2tndWdAZw/1?start=1322791200&end=1322798400

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    Keep up the Occupation!  Visit http://occupysf.com/ for events
and other happenings in San Francisco.

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    Finally, some SF Greens are working on a 2012 CA ballot initiative
to label genetically modified foods (GMOs). In January, we should have
the petitions in hand and will be hitting the streets.

There are a few ways you can support this initiative. What we are most
in need of is volunteer signature gatherers and a network of
neighborhoods coordinators to support these volunteers. If you think
you might be up for gathering some signatures and/or serving as a
neighborhood coordinator, please come to our mini training next
Monday, November 28th, 7pm-8pm. This training will take place at the
Western Addition Library Branch, at 1550 Scott Street. (Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/200193236727515/)

We are also having a fundraiser event with a silent auction on
December 9th and 10th in Oakland. Entry to the event is free, and the
silent auction will raise funds for our local efforts to secure
educational materials, tabling supplies, etc. The auction will focus
on local artist's work, goods and gift cards from local businesses,
and will primarily take place on the 10th (the 9th is more of a
welcome night). We are still collecting donations if you happen to be
art artist, craftperson, store owner, etc.  More importantly, we just
want people to attend, so please come out if you can! (Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/292064224161077/)

I also encourage anyone who wants to support us to spread the word
about the initiative to friends and family, and/or to post on social
media. If you're on Facebook, the SF page is
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Label-GMOs-San-Francisco-Group/205746199486631;
our twitter id is Label_GMOs_SF.  You can also check us out on
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/labelgmos.

To find out more about the initiative or get involved, visit
http://labelgmos.org.

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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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http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1

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