Green-Rainbow State Convention Agenda

Saturday, September 25, 2021 – Zoom Platform

Green-Rainbow Party 2021

A Commonwealth That Works for All of Us

11:00 – 11:10 am        Introductions and Announcements

Co-Master of ceremonies/Facilitators - Carole Oyler & Rick Purcell

11:10 – 11:20 am        Welcome

Lois Gagnon & Maha Vishnu Gray – G-RP Co-Chairs

11:20 – 11:50 am        Jill Stein

The Green Political Imperative – As Empire, Climate & COVID Crises Converge

11:50 am – 12:20 pm  Introduce Candidates Running for Office and Floor Nominations

12:20 – 12:50 pm        Rank Choice Voting (RCV) Introduction & Voting

David Spanagel will briefly introduce and then conduct the voting process by issuing invitations to complete a Google Form to record every eligible convention attendee’s Rank Choice Votes for all officers and delegate open positions.

12:50 – 1:20 pm          Kevin Peterson

Racial Justice – New Democracy Coalition Projects - Faneuil Hall name change a Massachusetts Truth & Reconciliation Process

1:20 – 1:30 pm            Gloria Caballero Roco

Holyoke Mayoral Candidate

1:30 – 2:30 pm            Workshops

* What Cuba Can Teach Us About Healthcare for the U.S. - Don Fitz

* Powering Up for Community Climate Action, Justice & Equity – Lynn Benander (Co-op Power) & Jill Stein (GRP)

2:30 – 2:35 pm            Green-Rainbow Membership Dues – Brian Cady

2:35 – 3:10 pm            Green-Rainbow Party Business Meeting – Guests are Welcome

Anyone who wants to be more involved in their local chapter or in the state of the Party are encouraged to stay for this short business meeting.

2:35 – 3:10 pm            Green-Rainbow Party Business Meeting – Guests are Welcome

Reports from Committees:

Membership – Communications – Fundraising & Finance – Convention Planning

News from Local Chapters:

Central Mass Green-Rainbow            Pioneer Valley

Greater Boston                              South Coast

Convention Finale

If election results are complete by the end of the Green-Rainbow Party Business meeting, the newly elected Co-Chairs are welcome to make an acceptance speech.