[statecom] Re: [Convention] UPDATED AGENDA IN CAPS

Thu May 31 10:04:29 EDT 2007

Dear Mike - There is no workable date in October was the conclusion we came 
to at adcom.   Chuck and Luc will have campaigns that by then we would 
seriously hope was drawing in every available GRP activists in the Greater Boston area 
for their elections at the beginning of November.  I will have a similar 
situation in the middle of the state and we strongly hope similar commitment will 
be made by Pioneer Valley folks to Rick Purcell.   I suspected attending a 
convention in October, let alone having an attention for turning people out in 
October would be very unlikely for me - Luc reported same.

Preliminary in Worcester is Sept. 11 & Boston Sept. 25 - making September 
just as problematic.

Given the timeline for a newsletter, August was the earliest date.

We have been offered a major fundraising concert - we have talked about 
combining a fundraising concert with our convention - I think that is how we got 
here - Thanks, Grace
In a message dated 5/31/07 8:39:57 AM, mikeheichman at verizon.net writes:

> Hi StateCom/Adcom/Convention Planning Comm:
> 
> (Would someone forward this to Adcom and Convention Planning? I don't have
> posting privileges.)
> 
> I want to express some concerns about the plans for a convention in August.
> 
> The main one is that I don't have the sense that this is being well planned.
> 
> All of a sudden there is an opportunity for a fundraiser with David Rovics
> and the available date is August 26. If we
> have the fundraiser/convention at Community Church, then we start off with
> expenses of $600. With other expenses
> like child care, food, etc. the day will cost us in the vicinity of $1,000.
> Is this a good idea?
> 
> At the last State Comm meeting, I thought that we decided to have a
> convention in October. Will we be ready for a
> convention in late August? Will the SPWG be ready? How does this fit in
> with the 2008 elections (example: Will we
> invite known Green presidential candidates to the convention?) Etc.
> 
> Why are we having workshops? Why these choices? How do these potential
> choices fit in with what we want to
> accomplish?
> 
> I'm concerned that we are doing the convention because we have to do an
> annual convention.
> 
> If I'm wrong, please clarify. If I'm right, then maybe we should rethink
> the whole idea. Maybe we could have a
> fundraiser on August 26 and maybe we shouldn't? What should be the major
> objectives of the convention and when
> will be the best time for us to have it?
> 
> Mike Heichman
> 
> 
> 
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: gary hicks gooberthink06 at yahoo.com
> Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 12:04:35 -0700 (PDT)
> To: convention at green-rainbow.org, adcom at green-rainbow.org,
> statecom at green-rainbow.org,
> commchurch at igc.org
> Subject: [statecom] Re: [Convention] UPDATED AGENDA IN CAPS
> 
> 
> all:
>   
>   Re my having found "someone who can do a show for $200.00" a bit of
> clarification.
>   
>   David Rovics, a very prominent folk singer in the topical songs
> tradition, is willing to sing at a FUNDRAISER ON
> BEHALF OF OUR PARTY. The deal is this: we get to keep all proceeds after
> $200.00 to David and other expenses.
>   
>   So if we're doing this in Western MA, we need a place where we can do a
> concert on August 26 [ the only date when
> he'll be available] that will draw in a lot of people to make this worth
> it.
>   
>   THIS JUST IN: I had a phone conversation with Jason Lydon, Director of
> Community Church of Boston. He's willing to
> rent the Lothrop Room [ a big space that holds at least 100 people] to us
> for $400.00, from 8:30 AM until 10:30 PM.
> We can do both the convention and concert there. So: Dave Rovics, $200.00 +
> Space Rental, $400.00 = $600.00
> BASIC COST. Plus cost for childcare. The address is 565 Boylston Street,
> Boston.
>   
>   It's Copley Square parking. If folks get there early enough on a Sunday
> morning, there should be space nearby.
>   
>   IT'S PENCILLED IN THE CHURCH CALENDAR BOOK so we should probably make a
> decision SOON.
>   
>   Gary Hicks
>   
>   ==================================================================
> 
> Wendy Van Horne <wmv01462 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>   What: The Annual Green-Rainbow Party Conference- “Take Back the State,
> Take
> Back America!”
> 
> Why: Annual Meeting and Workshops
> 
> Who: all green-rainbow and green party members in mA, NONMEMBERS ARE
> WELCOME
> ALSO
> 
> Where: Western mass- a nice place to get out of the city/suburban areas!
> Camping? Place where people can sleep inside if they want to also.
> I KNOW ADCOM WAS DISCUSSING EASTERN MASS SO IT COULD COINCIDE WITH
> FUNDRAISING EVENT, BUT LLOYD NEEDED HELP WITH FINDING A LOCATION
> 
> When: July 4th weekend (either the weekend of June30-July1 or July 7 and 8)
> This will demonstrate how “American” the grp is!!
> 
> DATE HAS CHANGED TO AUGUST 25-26 IF IT'S A 2 DAY. 26TH IF JUST ONE DAY. WHO
> CAN WE RECRUIT TO FIND A LOCATION?
> 
> 
> 
> Logistics:
> Alternative locations:-- *Treasure Valley in central ma: is it handicap
> accessible? Is their any transportastion nearby?;
> -- ** college campuses in the Amhearst Area; **Bed and Breakfasts (Martina
> knows of one that has food and camping!!) in the Amhearst area.
> 
> If we need any food, we should support local agriculture!
> WE WILL PROBABLY NEED TO BRING OWN FOOD. WHO CAN BRING FOOD?
> 
> 
> Possible workshops:
> --SHARC again **
> --People’s Music Network speaker **
> --Disability Rights (Sexuality) **
> --How does legislative Process work?
> --How to be environmentally conscious and still have a life *
> --Peak Oil * (try Ted)
> --local farmers speaking about local agriculture*
> 
> WHO HAS BEEN CONTACTED SO FAR WITH THE WORKSHOPS?
> 
> Possible entertainment:
> --People’s Music Network **
> --People from GRP
> GARY HAS SOMEONE WHO HAS AGREED TO DO A SHOW FOR ~$200
> 
> Publicity:
> --we need to suggest- Valley Free Radio, Public Radio throughout Ma
> --postcards to send to all GRP and Green members (in late may); follow-up
> phone calls (in June)
> THE NEWSLETTER IS BEING SENT OUT, THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR STATE
> CONVENTION
> (NOTIFICATION)
> 
> Childcare
> DAN M USUALLY HANDLES THIS
> 
> Gas Reimbursement
> WILL BE MENTIONED IN THE NEWSLETTER
> 
> Planning transportation (martina knows a lot out that way!)
> IF IT'S CLOSE TO BOSTON PUB TRANS WILL BE EASIER...
> 
> 
> Questions: should this be a one day or two day event?
> I WOULD SAY IT DEPENDS ON PRICE AND AGENDA
> 
> Would anyone want to perform from the statecom ?
> 
> Is the timing of postcards and calls too early or too late?
> 
> Can we get a statewide list of registered greens , GRPs?
> 
> 
> *Call Dan M-is there a budget for the annual conference? * (also ask if my
> dues are paid!!)
> --does he reimburse for gas? THE PARTY DOES
> *Look at previous conference agendas- are we missing anything? *
> 
> Key:* Maureen will research
> ** Martina will research
> 
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