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September 2004 Newsletter
Green Party of Sonoma County (GPSC) News for September:
1. Green Talk - Outfoxed - September 2nd
2. Progressive Festival - September 26th
3. Volunteers Needed!
4. Current Endorsements from the GPSC for November 2
5. GE-Free Signature Drive Continues
6. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
7. Contact Information
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GREEN TALK - Outfoxed, September 2nd
7:00 PM at the Environmental Center of Sonoma County
404 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
The video Outfoxed will be shown at the Environmental Center, on Thursday,
September 2, at 7 PM, and followed by informal talk.
Admission is free, but we will pass the hat. Everyone is welcome.
Come and bring a friend.
Green Talks are free, informal meetings hosted by the Green Party of Sonoma
County on the first Thursday of each month. To get more information, suggest
future topics, or join the Green Talk Working Group, please email
greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or call Ann at 542-3037.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 26, 11 AM - 6 PM *FREE!
Walnut Park - Petaluma Blvd. and D Street, Petaluma
About 100 Social Justice, Environmental, Labor, and Community Organizations
will have informational tables. To reserve booth space, call 707-763-8134
Featuring:
THE SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE
"Showdown at Crawford Gulch"
(See: http://www.sfmt.org go to "Press Room" for info and high res
photos)
plus a set by THE MIME TROUPE BAND
TOM HAYDEN
Anti-War Activist, Former State Senator http://www.tomhayden.com
MEDEA BENJAMIN
Co-Director of Global Exchange
http://www.globalexchange.org
PETER COYOTE
Actor and Environmentalist
http://www.petercoyote.com
CAROLINE BANUELOS
President of the Sonoma County Latino Democratic Club
MICHAEL HORSE
Yaqui-Mescalero/Apache-Zuni Artist & Activist
PETER PHILLIPS
Director of Project Censored
http://www.projectcensored.org
Live African/Reggae Music by MARIBOU
KPFA's ANDREA LEWIS will MC
and speakers on:
Iraq War, Counter-Recruitment, Living Wage, Farm Workers,
Fair Trade, Homelessness, Alternative Energy, and more
http://www.iraqwatch.org
http://www.youthandthemilitary.org/orgs.htm
http://www.livingwagesonoma.org
http://www.ufw.org
http://www.nationalhomeless.org
http://www.fairtradefederation.com
http://www.webdirectory.com/Science/Energy/Alternative_Energy
FREE SECURE VALET BICYCLE PARKING BY BIKESONOMA.ORG
Produced by The Petaluma Progressives - 707-763-8134 Cosponsored
by the Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma Co.
The North Bay Progressive and (KPFA 94.1 FM)
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
As we approach the November 2nd election, local campaigns are always
in need of volunteers for support. Read the Green Party of Sonoma County's
endorsements below to learn about some of the grassroots candidates who
deserve our support. Contact the local campaign in your area to see what
you can do to help.
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CURRENT ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE GPSC for November 2, 2004
Based on the results from the July and August GPSC General Meetings
here are the current endorsements:
Cotati City Council: Tanya Boone-Alva
Healdsburg City Council: Tod Brilliant
Petaluma City Council: Pamela Torliatt(I), Cindy Thomas
Rohnert Park City Council: Matt Rogina
Santa Rosa City Council: Caroline Bañuelos, Veronica Jacobi
Sebastopol City Council: Craig Litwin(I), Sam Pierce
Windsor Town Council: Bill Patterson, Debora Fudge(I)
No - Prop. 62 "Voter Choice" or "Top-Two" Primary
Yes - Prop. 66 Limitations on "Three Strikes" Law
Stay tuned for more endorsements...
(I) - Incumbent
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GE-FREE SIGNATURE DRIVE CONTINUES - Volunteer!
The Green Party of Sonoma County is working in coalition with GE-Free
Sonoma County to qualify an initiative for the spring ballot.
We've joined together to protect our farms, our ecosystems, and our
public health from the potential dangers of genetically engineered
(GE) organisms. We need your help to keep Sonoma County free from
contamination by GE crops.
It is easy to get involved! Contact:
GE-Free Sonoma County
(707) 823-4410, Fax: 823-4480
PO Box 231, Sebastopol, CA 95473
http://www.GEFreeSonoma.org
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Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
*NOTE* To check for new events and schedule changes, visit the
GPSC on-line calendar at
http://www.cagreens.org/c/sonoma/calendar.pl
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2 (Thu) GREEN TALK: The video Outfoxed will be shown at the
Environmental Center, on Thursday, September 2, 7 PM, and
followed by informal talk. Admission is free, but we will pass
the hat. Everyone is welcome. Come and bring a friend. Contact:
greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
9 (Thu) GREEN TALKS WORKING GROUP MEETING
7 PM. Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
15 (Wed) DEADLINE FOR GPSC NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
Email an outline for a newsletter article or information on
a Green-related event to pc@sonomagreenparty.org
15 (Wed) Peter Camejo will speak at the Cooperage at Sonoma State
University 7-9 PM
16 (Thu) GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
7-9 PM, Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
The general meeting is held every 3rd Thursday of the month. All
interested Greens are welcome to attend!
Info: info@sonomagreenparty.org
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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WORKING GROUPS (WG)
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Bill of Rights Defense WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_bordc.shtml
Contact: bordc@sonomagreenparty.org
Bylaws WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_bylaws.shtml
Contact: bylaws@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
Electoral Reform WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_er.shtml
Contact: er@sonomagreenparty.org or Jim Housman at 823-7564
Green Talk WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_greentalk.shtml
Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
IT (Information Technologies) WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_it.shtml
Contact: it@sonomagreenparty.org
Outreach WG
Contact: outreach@sonomagreenparty.org, darius0@comcast.net
or 953-4682
PC (Public Communications) WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_pc.shtml
Contact: pc@sonomagreenparty.org
Tabling WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_table.shtml
Contact: Tim Smith at 206-0260 or Rioryon@aol.com
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LOCALS
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West Sonoma County Green Party Chapter
Contact: Jan Meiswinkel at 524-8818.
Campus Greens - Sonoma State University Chapter
Contact: jaredl@sbcglobal.net
Listserve:
http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/sonomacampusgreens
(Interested in starting a SRJC chapter? Email
jswingaling@hotmail.com)
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THE GREEN PARTY of Sonoma County
(707) 524-8818
info@sonomagreenparty.org
http://www.sonomagreenparty.org
PO Box 15073 Santa Rosa, CA 95402
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