Coordinating Committee minutes, January 8th, 2018
GPCA COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING - DRAFT MINUTES
January 8, 2018
7:30PM to 9:30PM
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(01) Roll call (2 min)
There are currently 23 committee members. This means quorum is a simple majority of 12.
Victoria Ashley, Alternate Co-Coordinator
Doug Barnett
Marla Bernstein
June Brashares
Eric Brooks
Susan Chunco
Deatra Cohen
Maxine Daniel, Co-Coordinator
Angelica Duenas
Sanda Everette
Mike Feinstein
Sadie Fulton
Mike Goldbeck
Bert Heuer, Co-Coordinator
Tarik Kanaana
Eric Luna
Ann Menasche
Mike Murphy
Mimi Newton
Ajay Rai
Erik Rydberg
Laura Wells
Stephen Zollman
CC Members Present (14): Doug Barnett,* Marla Bernstein, June Brashares, Eric Brooks, Susan Chunco, Deatra Cohen, Maxine Daniel, Mike Feinstein, Eric Luna, Mike Murphy, Mimi Newton, Erik Rydberg, Laura Wells, Stephen Zollman.
Quorum at 7:39 pm.
Members who joined later:
—Victoria Ashley joined the call at 7:40 pm.
—Sadie Fulton joined the call at 7:41 pm.
— Ajay Rai joined the call at 7:42 pm.
—Angelika Duenas joined the call at 7:44 pm.
—Sanda Everette joined the call at 7:59 pm.
CC Members Absent (4, but see *) Mike Goldbeck, Bert Heuer, Tarik Kanaana, Ann Menasche
* Doug Barnett considered 5th absent CC member for this meeting since he did not remain on the call long enough to have been considered present - see roll call notes between Items #10b and 11 below.
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(02) Roles (2 min)
Facilitator: June Brashares
Minutes taker: Mimi Newton
Time keeper: Eric Brooks
Vibes Watcher: Deatra Cohen
Approved by consensus.
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(03) Approval of agenda (2 min)
*Sponsor*: Mica Daniel, Bert Heuer
*Proposal*: Approve the agenda (draft II sent to CC by Vic Ashley on 1/7/18 at 9:41 pm)
Late items will be taken up after the regular agenda.
Eric Brooks will pull his item # 12.
A question was raised about the difference in the original agenda and the latest version. The answer was that there were Committee appointments, reordering of Items and some things were fleshed out.
Mike Feinstein asked why his item can’t be voted on as part of regular agenda - answer is that late Items will be voted on after regular agenda approval.
Mike Feinstein will stand aside for the moment - he states that the process seems backwards and that he will send his concerns to note taker but this is non-controversial. [N.B. The note taker received no information about concerns from Mike on this issue as of 1/26/18.]
Regular agenda approved by consensus.
Late Items - Setting a CC Calendar:
Mike Feinstein states that the Bylaws require we set a CC calendar and he posted a draft. Requests we hear the item after appointments. Proposal is to add this as a new item 10.b.
Approved by consensus
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(04) Decision: Approval of prior month's minutes (2 min)
*Sponsor*: Bert Heuer, Mica Daniel
*Proposal*: Approve the minutes for the December 4, 2017 meeting as recorded by Ann Menasche
*Reference*: Email with draft Minutes, as revised, was sent by Mimi Newton on behalf of Ann Menasche on 1/8/18 at 6:29 pm (Reflected here at Appendix K).
There was a discussion about whether we should vote on the Minutes given the late emails about them.
Outstanding concerns about approval of Minutes by Mike Feinstein, Ajay Rai and Eric Brooks. Mike is not willing to stand aside.
Mica (as sponsor) - pulling the item, which we will reagendize for the February CC meeting.
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(05) Announcement: Consent Calendar (2 minutes)
*Sponsor*: Co-Coordinator
*Background and Purpose*: The consent calendar is intended to pass non-controversial items or items consensed prior to the actual meeting. Any item may be objected to and that item will be placed at the end of the evening's agenda.
*Proposal*: Accept the following committee reports for inclusion into the meeting minutes
The following Committee/Working Group reports were submitted and will be included into the meeting minutes:
Bylaws (Appendix A)
Clearinghouse (Appendix B)
Fundraising (Appendix C) (Joint Meeting with Finance Committee)
GROW (Appendix D)
IT (Appendix E)
The following committees did not send reports:
ERWG
Media
Platform
CCWG
Campaign Funding Support
State Meeting Planning
Approved by Consensus.
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(06) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Greg Varra (Ventura County) to the Clearinghouse Committee (5 minutes)
*Sponsor*: Laura Wells
*Background and Purpose*: Greg Varra is applying to the Clearinghouse Committee per his application below.
*Proposal*: That the CC discuss and make a decision on Greg Varra’s application to be appointed to the Clearinghouse Committee.
*Application*: Appendix F
No questions.
Mike Feinstein - Affirmation that he is no-nonsense, results-oriented person.
No concerns.
Approved by consensus.
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(07) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Steve Breedlove to the Bylaw Committee (5 minutes)
*Sponsor*: Mimi Newton
*Background and Purpose*: Steve Breedlove is applying to the Bylaw Committee per his application below.
*Proposal*: That the CC discuss and make a decision on Steve Breedlove’s application to be appointed to the Bylaws Committee.
*Application*: Appendix G
SusanChunco - there was a typo in the proposal. (Fixed.)
Erik Rydberg - Affirmation - Steve has been very active in helping Counties set up Bylaws & he’s a master!
No concerns.
Approved by consensus.
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(08) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Eric Luna to the IT Committee (5 minutes)
*Sponsor*: Sadie Fulton
*Background and Purpose*: Eric Luna is applying to the IT Committee per his application below.
*Proposal*: That the CC discuss and make a decision on Eric Luna’s application to be appointed to the Finance Committee.
*Application*: Appendix H
There was a discussion about the qualifications needed for the IT Committee and it was suggested that we need people who can manage and maintain the technical infrastructure of our sites. Others offered affirmations of Eric Luna’s qualifications.
A question arose about how many vacancies there are currently on the IT Committee. There are currently 8 Members with one term ending Jan. 2018.
Ajay Rai - A content provider is not what we need and two other people could help out and Eric Luna can participate on the committee and would have wanted to see more about his skills than what is in his application.
Eric Luna - talks about his experience with technical management/maintenance and answers Ajay’s questions about coding, database servers, etc.
Ajay - outstanding concern - not willing to stand aside.
A vote by the CC on the proposed appointment of Eric Luna to the IT Committee followed:
YES VOTES (14): Victoria Ashley, June Brashares, Eric Brooks, Deatra Cohen, Susan Chunco, Maxine Daniel, Angelica Duenas, Sadie Fulton, Eric Luna, Mike Murphy, Mimi Newton, Erik Rydberg, Laura Wells, Stephen Zollman
NO VOTES (2): Mike Feinstein, Ajay Rai
ABSTENTIONS (1): Sanda Everette
NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE (6): Doug Barnett - no answer (as of 8:19), Marla Bernstein - no answer (as of 8:19), Mike Goldbeck, Bert Heuer, Tarik Kanaana, Ann Menasche
The proposal passes (majority needed per CC Internal Procedure 6-4 [amended 4/2017]).
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(09) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Gloria Bram (Orange County) to the Finance Committee (5 minutes)
*Sponsor*: Mica Daniel
*Background and Purpose*: Gloria Bram is applying to the Finance Committee per her application below.
*Proposal*: That the CC discuss and make a decision on Gloria Bram’s application to be appointed to the Finance Committee.
*Application*: Appendix I
A discussion regarding whether or not to appoint Gloria ensued, where some people offered affirmations and others expressed concerns.
Outstanding concerns - Erik Rydberg is not willing to stand aside.
A vote by the CC on the proposed appointment of Gloria Bram to the Finance Committee followed:
YES VOTES (5): Marla Bernstein (8:35 pm), Susan Chunco, Sanda Everette, Mike Feinstein, Ajay Rai,
NO VOTES (12): Victoria Ashley, June Brashares, Eric Brooks, Deatra Cohen, Maxine Daniel, Sadie Fulton, Eric Luna, Mike Murphy, Mimi Newton, Erik Rydberg, Laura Wells, Stephen Zollman
ABSTENTIONS (0).
NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE (6): Doug Barnett - no answer (no answer as of 8:35), Angelica Duenas - (no answer as of 8:35 pm), Mike Goldbeck, Bert Heuer, Tarik Kanaana, Ann Menasche
The proposal fails (majority needed per CC Internal Procedure 6-4 [amended 4/2017]).
Comment from Mike Feinstein - Expects and recommends the CC invite Committee applicants to CC calls in the future when they are not on the CC.
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(10) Decision: Appointment of Stephen Zollman CC male Co-Coordinator Alternate (10 min)
*Sponsor*: Eric Brooks
*Background and Purpose*: Stephen Zollman is applying for CC male Co-Coordinator Alternate per his application below.
*Proposal*: To appointment Stephen Zollman as CC male Co-Coordinator Alternate
*Application*: Appendix J
A discussion regarding whether or not to appoint Stephen ensued, where some people offered affirmations and others expressed concerns, relating to process, mostly. The CC was reminded that the appointment of Co-Coordinators and Alternate Co-Coordinators is usually done at the Annual CC Retreat. But, the CC failed to schedule a CC retreat and that discussion is best held in a face to face meeting at the retreat.
A series of questions were posed to the candidate and answered.
[Mike Feinstein appears to have dropped off the call - word comes in that he is still listening but unable to be heard.]
Outstanding concerns:
Ajay Rai - did not hear any information about Stephen and is concerned about his inexperience. Willing to stand aside.
Proposal to appoint Stephen Zollman as Alternate Male Co-Coordinator to the CC is approved by consensus.
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Item 10B
Proposal: Approve annual Coordinating Committee meeting schedule
Sponsor: Mike Feinstein
Time Requested: Ten minutes - and held early enough on the agenda so that it is ensured that a schedule is set
Background: GPCA Bylaws Section 8-3 Meetings (http://www.cagreens.org/bylaws/2016-07-03#Section_8-3_Meetings) states:
8-3.1 Regular Coordinating Committee meetings shall be held at least once a month. On an annual basis, the Coordinating Committee shall establish a regular monthly meeting date, with exceptions to that date made for national holidays, elections or other special circumstances. During the course of the year, the Coordinating Committee may amend this schedule, as long as the date and time are set at least 20 days in advance; and additional regular meetings in a given month may be scheduled with at least 20 days notice by a majority vote of the Coordinating Committee, or by a determination of the Coordinating Committee Co-coordinators. A quorum for all regular Coordinating Committee meetings shall be a majority of the currently seated members.
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8-3.1 Regular Coordinating Committee meetings shall be held at least once a month. On an annual basis, the Coordinating Committee shall establish a regular monthly meeting date, with exceptions to that date made for national holidays, elections or other special circumstances. During the course of the year, the Coordinating Committee may amend this schedule, as long as the date and time are set at least 20 days in advance; and additional regular meetings in a given month may be scheduled with at least 20 days notice by a majority vote of the Coordinating Committee, or by a determination of the Coordinating Committee Co-coordinators. A quorum for all regular Coordinating Committee meetings shall be a majority of the currently seated members.
The clear exceptions below are
January 8 (moved because of New Years Day)
June 11 (moved because of June 5 primary)
September 10 (moved because of Labor Day)
To debate is whether or not
July 9 (after 4th of July)
If we wait until the 9th, people can have the long 4th of July weekend, because the 4th is on a Wednesday. The GPUS Annual National Meeting will likely be
November 12 (moved because of Nov 6 general election)
There is a Nov 6 general election in CA. Normally that would mean moving the Coordinating Committee meeting to the following Monday. However because of Top Two election, it is unlikely any partisan Green candidate will be on the Nov 6 general election ballot. However the Coordinating Committee may want to wait to meet until after the elections anyway. There could also be a GPCA General Assembly during November or December that may come into play.
Proposal: That the Coordinating Committee approved the following schedule
January 8 (moved because of New Years Day)
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 11 (moved because of June 5 primary)
July 9 (moved because of the 4th of July)
August 6
September 10 (moved because of Labor Day)
October 1
November 12 (moved because of Nov 6 general election)
December 3
Eric Brooks likes the timeline proposed.
June reads out schedule days that would be different.
No questions or concerns.
Approved by consensus.
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Roll call because of technical issues-
Victoria Ashley -here
Doug Barnett - no answer
Marla Bernstein - here
June Brashares - here
Eric Brooks - here
Susan Chunco - here
Deatra Cohen- here
Mica Daniels - here
Angelika Duenas - no answer
Sanda Everette - here
Mike Feinstein - On the call but we cannot hear him.
Sadie Fulton - here
Mike Goldbeck - absent
Bert Heuer - absent
Tarik Kanaana - absent
Eric Luna - here
Ann Menasche - absent
Mike Murphy-here
Mimi Newton - here
Ajay Rai- here
Erik Rydberg - here
Laura Wells -here
Stephen Zollman -here
According to the timekeeper, Doug Barnett dropped off the call too soon to be counted towards being in attendance. But, Angelika was on the line for well over an hour per timekeeper.
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(11) Discussion: Status of Nationbuilder and Reminder to Submit Input to GPCA IT Team on GPCA Website (5 minutes)
*Sponsor*: Victoria Ashley
*Background and Purpose*: New IT Committee members are working to make decisions on the GPCA website and are requesting input from GPCA members.
*Proposal*: That the CC discuss and review questions, concerns and thoughts on the current status and planning of the website.
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From: Nassim Nouri
Date: Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 6:14 PM
Subject: [gpca-cc] GPCA IT team needs your help - please send your input by 1/10
To: gpca-it@cagreens.org, GPCA Coordinating Committee
Cc: Brett Dixon , Nicole Montoya
Dear CA Greens,
The IT committee would appreciate your input on the design, usability and effectiveness of our GPCA website cagreens.org
We are performing a gap analysis with the three questions below, to help us determine how we can improve the site content, structure and design.
Please reply to this message with your responses by 1/10 at the latest.
Please state your lists of five (or more) as brief phrases so we can tabulate everyone's input accurately.
You can elaborate on your responses in a concluding paragraph in your reply.
- List your top 5 (or more) gaps, problems, issues or missing features of the current website
- List your top 5 (or more) must-have and must-keep current features
- Describe your most typical experience with the current website in the last year; (negative or positive, technical or user experience)
Let me know if you have any questions before 12/24, I will be out of town 12/24 - 1/10.
Thank you very much for your help in providing your input,
Happy Holidays.
Nassim
Nassim Nouri
408-396-5722
nassim1nouri@gmail.com
County Council
Green Party of Santa Clara County
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WITHDRAWN - (12) Decision: A new rule for Coordinating Committee procedures limiting the number of times that a failed proposal can be agendized for subsequent CC calls. (10 min)
*Sponsor*: Eric Brooks
*Background and Purpose*:
*Proposal*: To create new rule for Coordinating Committee procedures limiting the number of times that a failed proposal can be agendized for subsequent CC calls
*Reference*: TBD
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(13) Next meeting: February 5, 2018.
Meeting adjourned at 9:06 pm.
[Minutes submitted by Mimi Newton to the CC in draft on 1/26/18.]
JANUARY 2018 MINUTES APPENDICES A through K:
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Monthly Bylaws Committee Report to the GPCA Coordinating Committee – December 2017
From: The GPCA Bylaws Committee
To: The GPCA Coordinating Committee
Date: Jan. 1, 2018
Submitted By: Mimi Newton, Co-Co Bylaws Committee
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Date of the last Bylaws Committee Meeting: Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017
Attendees:
Committee Members Present (6): Adam Siegel, Laura Wells, Gloria Purcell, Mimi Newton, Mike Feinstein, Tim Laidman (Quorum = 4 members present).
Other Greens Present (1): Steve Breedlove.
Committee Members Absent (1): Vic Ashley.
Date of the next By-Laws Committee Meeting Conference Call (regular meeting):
Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Call in number - (515) 739-1271, access code: 753142.
Any significant actions the Committee is taking:
-- Members of the Committee, are working on the annual Strategic Plan for the Committee, which will be submitted to the Finance Committee in January.
— Committee Members are continuing to work on our Bylaws Template for Counties project.
— Although still a Committee Member, Vic Ashley has resigned as the Co-Coordinator of the Bylaws Committee. Adam Siegel was elected Co-Coordinator of the Bylaws Committee by consensus.
— Members of the Committee discussed the anticipated roll-out of an SGA Vote in Feb. 2018 to call for the election of a Male CC Candidate, the election of GPUS Alternate Delegates for the remaining terms of three open positions and its associated bylaws interpretation, as well as approval of Minutes from the Sacramento GA. We discussed as well a number of other proposals that may be included in that SGA Vote, about which we plan to provide a further, more complete update in our next Monthly Bylaws Committee Report.
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December Clearinghouse Report
The Clearinghouse Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of every month
Next Meeting: JANUARY 10TH. 2018
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Call in number: 605 472 5412
Access Code 408531
Present: Mica Daniel(CC-Liasion), Brett Dixon, Nassim Nouri(co-co), Miacheal Rubin, and Greg Varra.
Facilitator: Michael Rubin
Notetaker: Nassim Nouri
Timekeeper: Brett Dixon
Vibes: All
These are the action items that we will discuss at our January meeting.
Mica to check our bylaws for use of FB for communications
- ALL to share their ideas about what to include in the FAQ document
- Michael to draft a piece on the lesser of 2 evil/spoiler myth
- Nassim to share resources for the above topic with Michael- done
- Nassim to draft a 2018 Plan and collect input from CH and GROW
- Nassim to talk with Erik about a training video project - done
- Nassim to share the outline for the County Council handbook
- Brett to make the Spanish trifold version and share with CH for review
- Brett to send an offer to GROW to make new leafy-G logos with Omnus font for any county
- Greg to share a list of topics that would have facilitated re/activating his chapter
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Fundraising Committee Report
To: The GPCA Coordinating Committee
Date: Jan. 1, 2018
Submitted By: Deatra Cohen, Co-Co Fundraising Committee
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Date of the last Fundraising Committee Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017
Attendees:
Committee Members Present (6): Eric Brooks, Deatra Cohen, Colt Gonzales, Eric Luna, Erik Rydberg, Frank Lambert (Quorum = 4 members present).
Other Greens Present (3): Mica Daniels, Ruscal Cayangyang, Bob Marsh
Committee Members Absent (1): Vic Ashley
Date of the next Fundraising Committee Meeting Conference Call (regular meeting):
Monday, Jan. 22 at 7:00 pm
A good portion of meeting was spent getting updated by Finance Committee and Treasurer.
Any significant actions the Committee is taking:
-- Erik Rydberg presented New Years ReVolution fundraising letter which was unanimously approved by committee and later sent on New Years Eve via Nation Builder with Sadie Fulton’s help
— Ruscal gave update on Finance Committee
— Colt will check with IT on status of Rally’s primary donations collection status
— Eric B or Colt will ask Sadie which buttons on which sites are active gpca donations buttons linked to current Paypal and/or other accounts we have access to.
— Ruscal will find out what current GA goal for fundraising is so committee can see how far behind we are and what we need to raise.
— Ruscal will ask colleague about his/her charges for fundraising contracting to expertise in phonebanking estimates and street corner canvassing
— Mica will search for previous job description in archives for fundraiser
— Eric will ask Media Committee if there are Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Youtube, Patreon, other social media accounts for gpca
— Colt will ask Media Committee if there are Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Youtube, Patreon, other social media accounts for gpca
— Colt will ask Sadie about possible text blast re: fundraising to all CA registered greens
— Committee will read drafts of potential donation letters to discuss on email in days ahead
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GROW - Grassroots Organizing Working Group
Monthly Report submitted for CC agenda of January 8, 2018
GROW teleconference December 12, 2017
ATTENDEES and ROLES
Brett Dixon, Alameda County
Carol Bouldin, San Bernardino County (FACILITATOR)
John Schmit, Stanislaus County
Laura Wells, Alameda County (GROW Co-coordinator) (NOTES)
Lewis Elbinger, Siskiyou County
Richard Gomez, Fresno County
Tried to get on the call, but were told there would be a charge:
Audra Walton, Monterey
Shannel Pittman, Los Angeles
DISCUSSION
- Setting up a better teleconference process so that participants never get charged
- ERWG/Electoral Reform Working Group report about the Stop Top Two initiative planning and HR3057, which introduces IRV and PR for congressional elections
- Checking whether Ruscal’s presentation on county finances (Ventura General Assembly) could be put on paper; there was a handout on steps to set up bank account
- 2018-2019 Work Plan requirements is due in January
- Discussed outreach to neighboring counties and updating the County Activation Chart
- Discussed voter registration drives in various counties, for example Humboldt County’s idea of setting a goal to make the Green Party the second largest party in registration in the county
NEXT MEETING:
- Tuesday, 1/9/18 @ 7:30pm, 712-770-4700, Code 626116#
- Please check reminder email; we’re trying to change the teleconference set up to avoid possible charges.
- AGENDA TO INCLUDE:
- - - Work Plan for 7/1/18 to 6/30/19, due late January 2018
- - - Updates on reaching out to counties; county finance write-up; etc.
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IT committee website assessment project report
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Nassim Nouri
Date: Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Subject: [gpca-cc] IT committee website assessment project
To: GPCA Coordinating Committee
Cc: Brett Dixon , Nicole Montoya
Dear GPCA Coordinating Committee
The IT Committee discussed the CC’s request for the GPCA website review at our 12/18 meeting.
As IT is charged with implementing any changes to the website, the committee has defined what we as a team propose for the mandate and scope of this website review.
We have agreed to perform a gap assessment as opposed to a detailed requirements document (since we already have a website). This assessment includes a 15-day period for collecting input on gaps / needs/ must-haves fo the site, and will focus on the technical as well as user experience aspect of the site.
The results will be captured in a short report that outlines gaps and priorities for the website redesign/rebuild with a parallel assessment by the IT Comm regarding the platform that will best address the gaps we identify.
We’s like to get input from 2 groups of people:
1 - Those who have been involved with the current website and/or have an IT background. This will include the current IT Committee and the gpca-it@cagreens.org,
2 - Those who are not IT focussed, are new or current users who interact and utilize the site, this includes the coordinating Committee, GROW and Media and possibly our list of current County Councils.
Ideally we would also include a third group, completely unfamiliar with the site as they are the best reflection of how the GPCA is represented by this website. We’ll do our best to get input from a few among this group as well.
Stay tuned for the this short survey coming your way.
Thanks you all
Nassim
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Application of Greg Varra to be appointed to the Clearinghouse Committee
From: Greg Varra
To: cc@cagreens.org, maxine.daniel@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 19:21:24 -0800
Subject: Clearinghouse Committee Application
Greg Varra - 760.408.6629 greg.varra@gmail.com GreenPartyRivCo@gmail.com
Please accept my application for consideration for Green Party of CA Clearinghouse Committee.
I attended Ventura County's hosting of the General Assembly in November of this year and was inspired to become more involved with state level organizing. My background is in public service and I have always had a passion to advocate for the under served and less privileged who seem to have no voice in today's social and political climate. I am a past registered Green who Green re-entered subsequent the presidential primary of 2016 after working diligently on the Bernie Sanders' campaign. I felt very comfortable with my vote for Jill Stein because her platform and the key values of the Green Party most aligned with my personal values and belief system.
I have since become a council member for the Green Party of Riverside County and have been organizing to grow the party in our region. I would like to expand my service to the state level and feel my organizing and communication skills can be an asset to the Clearinghouse Committee. I feel everyone must do their part in today's political climate and I would like to do mine by first educating myself with Green Party objectives and sharing with others what I have learned. Our only hope is a complete bypass of the failed two corporate parties and the Green Party is just that venue.
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Application of Steve Breedlove to be appointed to the Bylaw Committee
From: Steve Breedlove
Date: Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 10:11 PM
Subject: Bylaw committee vacancy
To: Adam Siegel
CC: Laura Wells
Bylaws Co-cos,
After much thought (and a little prodding), I've decided I'd like to be considered for bylaws committee. I have extensive professional experience with governing documents (FAA JO7110.65, Aeronautical Instruction Manual, etc). I also wrote the bylaws for Butte County, sponsored amendments to make financial responsibilities and decision making more transparent and led a rewrite of the bylaws of my military unit booster club when I served as treasurer for two years.
An organization is only as functional as its bylaws permit. I'd like to help the GPCA become a more effective electoral party in service of our mission to transform our world.
Thanks for your time, and apologies for eleventh hour emails,
Steve Breedlove, Butte County
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Application of Eric Luna to be appointed to the IT Committee
From: Eric Luna
Date: Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 5:33 PM
Subject: IT Committee application
To: Sadie Fulton
Im applying to serve on the IT Committee. I have years of experience with computer technology and information technology. I started with classes in middle school and it became a hobby. I managed my bands social media pages in the past and recently i have been maintaining websites and databases for political (SJC Greens) and non-profit organizations (Tri-Valley CAREs).
I have extensive experience in IT Coordination from the local Bernie Sanders campaign, where I learned to manage databases and build walk-lists and maps.
During the campaign I took classes in online learning which gave me the skills and knowledge to learn on my own from the internet. This is where I learned to code (html and CSS). I still have room to learn but I know enough to get by.
I believe that the Green Party is essential to the survival of our country and our state. We need to be able to keep up with the two "major" political parties if we are going to break the two-party system. We can do this if our web presence and organization is up to par, if not exceeding theirs. This means we need to have a functioning and ergonomic website. A place where communities can be built and organizing can happen.
I believe I have the experience and the know how to achieve these goals. So I ask that you consider appointing me to the IT Committee. Thank you for your consideration. Eric Luna
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Application of Gloria Bram to be appointed to the Finance Committee
From: Gloria Bram
Date: Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 3:05 PM
Subject: Appointment to Finance Committee
To: applications@cagreens.org
I have applied several times for this appointment, but never got to this committee. I am currently an observer & participant in the monthly meetings of this committee.
• I am a retired accountant with 43 years experience in business, ten with my own small practice.
• I was also the treasurer for Jefferson County Democrats, in Washington state,for about ten years.
• I am fairly new to participation in the Green Party, but not to it's principles & ideals. These most closely match my own which is why I left the democrats in Sept., 2016.
You can contact my sister & these other GP members for reference
○ Sanda Everette, San Mateo Greens ecosanda@gmail.com
○ Ron Rodarte, G P of Orange County gruneronmail@gmail.com
○ David Kuelen, G P of Orange County djkmd1@gmail.com
Thank you,
Gloria Bram
GPOC Council
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Application of Stephen Zollman for Co-Co male alternate position
From: Stephen Zollman
Date: Sat, Jan 6, 2018 at 11:59 AM
Subject: [gpca-cc] Application for Co-Co male alternate position
To: GPCA Coordinating Committee
Greetings all and happy new year. Wishing all a peaceful year. Please find below and attached my application for the above position and thank you for your consideration. All Best, Stephen Zollman, Guerneville, CA
Stephen Zollman’s application for Co-Co male alternate position
As a former San Francisco Public Defender, who represented our youth for over eight and half years and adults for four, I continue to be concerned about how exposure to traumas continue to affect our youth, particularly those from marginalized parts of our community. I started my own firm to continue to serve the family law needs of our low income while at the same time advocating for all necessary services. I have extensive experience working with those who have mental health and developmental disabilities and know how the special education system works.
One of my goals as a citizen and as an openly gay man, is to increase the diversity within our ranks to include and foster the leadership of those within our people of color communities, those of different ethnicities, women, those of differing sexual orientations, gender identities, physical and mental health disabilities and from differing social-economic levels. Our future leaders deserve nothing less. I am also Army Veteran.
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Minutes from December 4th, 2017
COORDINATING COMMITTEE AGENDA, Version II
December 4th, 2017
7:30PM to 9:30PM
Conference Call number: (605) 472-5760
Access code: 498356
Web interface: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer
To use web interface, go to weblink, follow instructions there;
(at that VoIP Dialer webpage, you must first enter your name,
then enter the dial-in number — (605) 472-5760 — click the
green call button & enter Access Code: 498356#)
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(01) Roll call (2 min)
There are currently 23 committee members. This means quorum is a simple majority of 12.
*Victoria Ashley, Alternate Co-Coordinator
*Doug Barnett -
*Marla Bernstein
*June Brashares
*Eric Brooks
*Deatra Cohen
*Susan Chunco
*Maxine Daniel, Co-Coordinator
Angelica Duenas (joined at 8:15)
Sanda Everette
*Mike Feinstein
*Sadie Fulton
Mike Goldbeck
*Bert Heuer, Co-Coordinator
*Tarik Kanaana
*Eric Luna
*Ann Menasche
*Mike Murphy
*Mimi Newton
*Ajay Rai
*Erik Rydberg
*Laura Wells
*Stephen Zollman
*Present – there was quorum
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(02) Roles (2 min)
Facilitator: Maxine Daniel
Minutes taker: Ann Menasche
Time keeper: Eric Brooks
Vibes Watcher:
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(03) Approval of agenda (2 min)
*Sponsor*: Mica Daniel, Bert Heuer
*Proposal*: Approve the agenda (draft on 12/4/17)
Notes – Mimi wanted to add Deatra to fundraising and Eric Brooks to Media
Eric Brooks – proposes that #14 (triggering a new SGA election) be a decision item – decision to do SGA bylaws interpretation and election of GPUS rep
Agenda approved by consensus
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(04) Decision: Approval of prior month's minutes (2 min)
*Sponsor*: Bert Heuer, Mica Daniel
*Proposal*: Approve the minutes for the November 6th meeting as recorded by Bert Heuer
*Reference*: (See: http://cagreens.org/committees/coordinating/minutes/2017-11-06)
Notes: Minutes approved by consensus
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(05) Announcement: Consent Calendar (2 minutes)
*Item 1*: Committee Reports
*Sponsor*: Co-Coordinator
*Background and Purpose*: The consent calendar is intended to pass non-controversial items or items consensed prior to the actual meeting. Any item may be objected to and that item will be placed at the end of the evening's agenda.
*Proposal*: Accept the following committee reports for inclusion into the meeting minutes
The following Committee/Working Group reports were submitted and will be included into the meeting minutes:
Bylaws (Appendix A)
ERWG (Appendix B
Finance (Appendix C)
GROW (Appendix D)
IT (Appendix E)
Media (Appendix F)
Platform (Appendix G)
The following committees did not send reports (yet):
CCWG
Clearinghouse
Campaign Funding Support
Fundraising
State Meeting Planning
Notes: Committee reports accepted.
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*Item 2*: Results of the November 2017 SGA Election
Nov 13-19, 2017
Results:
(1) Election: Female Coordinating Committee Seat (1)
Candidates: - Nicole Castor, - Deatra Cohen, and - No other candidate
The number of voters is 75
Winner is - Deatra Cohen
(2) Election: Male Coordinating Committee Seat (1)
Candidates: - Christopher Cruz, - Angel Orellana, - Stephen Zollman, and - No other candidate
The number of voters is 75
Winner is - Stephen Zollman
(3) Approval: Minutes, General Assembly, March 11-12, 2017:
Candidates: - Abstain, - No, and - Yes
Abstain - 15
No - 1
Yes - 58
Winner is - Yes
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(06) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Nassim Nouri (Santa Clara County) to the IT Committee
*Sponsor*: Sadie Fulton (5 minutes)
*Background and Purpose*: Nassim Nouri is applying to the IT Committee per her application below.
*Proposal*: That Nassim Nouri be appointed to the IT Committee.
Application: Appendix H
Notes:
Consensus not reached for her appointment. Ajay Rai had a concern about her technical qualifications and did not stand aside.
Marla expressed concern that Nassim is heading Clearinghouse Committee and shouldn’t be on more committees – willing to stand aside.
Vote held:
YES:
Victoria Ashley, June Brashares, Eric Brooks, Susan Chunco, Deatra Cohen, Maxine Daniel, Sadie Fulton, Bert Heuer, Tarik Kanaana, Eric Luna, Ann Menasche, Mike Murphy, Mimi Newton, Erik Rydberg, Laura Wells, Stephen Zollman
NO:
Doug Barnett, Marla Bernstein, Ajay Rai
ABSTAIN:
Mike Feinstein
1 abstain, 3 no, 16 yes, Proposal passes.
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(07) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Colt Gonzalez (San Joaquin County) to the IT Committee
*Sponsor*: Sadie Fulton (5 minutes)
*Background and Purpose*: Colt Gonzalez is applying to the IT Committee per his application below.
*Proposal*: That Colt Gonzalez be appointed to the IT Committee.
Application: Appendix I
Notes –
Affirmations made
Approved by consensus
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(08) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Maxine Daniel (Alameda County) as Liaison to Clearinghouse Committee
*Sponsor*: Laura Wells (5 minutes)
*Background and Purpose*: Maxine Daniel is applying as Liaison to Clearinghouse Committee per her application below.
*Proposal*: That Maxine Daniel be appointed as Liaison to Clearinghouse Committee.
Application:
The previous CC liaison to Clearinghouse Committee has lost her seat because of 3 unattended meeting in succession. I am a active member of the Clearinghouse and had been performing this function for several months. I request appointment as the CC liaison to Clearinghouse committee.
Thank you
Maxine H Mica Daniel
Notes: Approved by Consensus
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(09) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint Deatra Cohen to the Fundraising Committee
*Sponsor*: Eric Brooks (5 minutes)
*Background and Purpose*: Deatra Cohen is applying to the Fundraising Committee Liaison per her application below.
*Proposal*: That Deatra Cohen be appointed to the Fundraising Committee
Application: Appendix J
Notes: Affirmations made
Appointment of Deatra to fundraising committee approved by consensus
Appointment of Deatra as liaison to CC approved by consensus
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(10) Proposal (Decision Item): Appointment of Eric Brooks as Media Committee Liaison
*Sponsor*: Eric Brooks (5 minutes)
*Background and Purpose*: Eric Brooks is applying to be Media Committee Liaison per his application below.
*Proposal*: That Eric Brooks be appointed Media Committee Liaison.
Notes: Eric Brooks: ready to step up to help activate dormant committee; plans to do doodle poll to set up January and regular meeting time
Approved appointment by consensus
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(11) Proposal (Decision Item): Appoint James Young (Orange County) to the Media Committee
*Sponsor*: Victoria Ashley (5 minutes)
*Background and Purpose*: James Young is applying to the Media Committee per his application below.
*Proposal*: That James Young be appointed to the Media Committee.
Application: Appendix K
Notes: Agreed that not qualified per bylaws unless attended GA or appointed to SGA.
Consensus that we couldn’t vote him in at this time but would invite him to January media meeting and tell him what he needs to qualify. Eric Brooks will reach out to him.
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(12) Discussion: General Meeting(s) on Website Direction (10 min)
*Sponsor*: Victoria Ashley, Solano County
*Background and Purpose*: CA Greens have differing views on the best direction forward for the State Party website and different understandings of the various factors involved in the decision, such as the necessary technologies for different functions, available options, costs, history, etc. Aside from IT Committee members, who should be involved in such a meeting, and who will conduct the logistics of managing the teleconference, doodle poll, etc.?
*Proposal*: To foster the creation of a teleconference meeting for all interested CA Greens regarding the future of the GPCA website.
Notes: Mike F suggest at least partially in person meetings with some on-line; Ajay says IT should put together requirements document regarding revamping website to talk to other people who will be using website about their needs; June suggests Nassim put together requirements document, gather information and run process; Mike suggests contacting a person in San Francisco who was involved some years ago; Eric Rydberg: National GP website is a model and says we should act quickly to modernize website.
Consensus reach that June would contact Nassim about calling meetings and assemble team and create requirements document that would then go to IT to fulfill.
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(13) Decision to use NationBuilder as framework and anchor for new GPCA web site
*Sponsor*: Eric Brooks, San Francisco County
*Background and Purpose*:
*Proposal*:
*Implementation/Timeline/Resources*
Notes: Discussion about pluses and minuses of using Nationbuilder.
Eric Brooks recommends waiting to make decision to January and withdrew the item.
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(14) Discussion: Triggering a new SGA election to include Bylaws Amendments and replacement for vacant male seat on the Coordinating Committee.
*Sponsor*: Eric Brooks, San Francisco County
*Background and Purpose*:
*Proposal*:
*Implementation/Timeline/Resources*
Notes: Discussion held. There are four applicants for GP alternate delegate.
Eric suggests this not be action item – also reached 9:30 and couldn’t do action items.
Formal meeting adjourned at 9:30
NEXT CC Meeting on Monday, January 8, at 7:30.
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(15) Decision: To coordinate fundraising with the GP US
*Sponsor*: Eric Brooks, San Francisco County
*Background and Purpose*:
*Proposal*:
From: Starlene
Date: Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 2:23 PM
Subject: List Sharing with GP-US
To: "starlene@gp.org"
Hi there!
This is Starlene Rankin with the Green Party's Fundraising Team. We
are requesting a list of your state party's members/supporters and we
will send you our national list of supporters and donors in your
state.
Please include, in an excel file, complete contact information and if
they are donors.
Below are the specific rules regarding this in the GP bylaws.
Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions or need more information.
Peace,
Starlene Rankin
starlene@gp.org
http://www.gp.org/sustain
ARTICLE XII COORDINATION OF FUNDRAISING BETWEEN GPUS AND STATE PARTIES
Section 12-1 Coordination of Donor Lists With State Parties
12-1.1 Once per calendar year, member state parties are expected to
make available to the GPUS their donor lists for the purpose of
fundraising and outreach. Other arrangements may be substituted in
coordination with the Fundraising Committee. GPUS shall use these
lists only for fundraising and outreach. GPUS shall not share or sell
these lists with anyone.
12-1.2 Once per calendar year, GPUS is expected to make available to
member state parties their donor lists for the member state for the
purpose of fundraising and outreach. State parties shall use these
lists only for fundraising and outreach. State parties shall not share
or sell these lists with anyone.
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Monthly Bylaws Committee Report to the GPCA Coordinating Committee – November 2017
From: The GPCA By-Laws Committee
To: The GPCA Coordinating Committee
Date: Nov. 27, 2017
Submitted By: Mimi Newton, Co-Co By-Laws Committee
* * *
Date of the last By-Laws Committee Meeting:
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017(General Assembly Breakout Session) (due to the progress made at the GA breakout Session, the regular, 3rd Sunday, Bylaws Committee meeting in November was cancelled.)
Attendees:
Present: Laura Wells, Gloria Purcell; Mimi Newton, Adam Siegel (Quorum present.)
Absent: Tim Laidman, Mike Feinstein, Vic Ashley
Other attendees: Fernando Serrano, Robert Torres, Greg Varra, Lewis Elbinger, Matthew Wheeler, Steve Breedlove, Rachel Bruhnke
Date of the next By-Laws Committee Meeting Conference Call (regular meeting):
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm, Call in number - (515) 739-1271, access code: 753142.
Any significant actions the Committee is taking:
-- Members of the Committee, with the strong encouragement of a number of California Greens, including those in attendance at the General Assembly breakout session, will be focusing on spearheading the wholesale revision of the GPCA Bylaws in 2018 for the purpose of streamlining and simplifying the rules that guide the State Party.
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GROW - Grassroots Organizing Working Group
11/14/17 GROW Monthly Report submitted for CC agenda of December 4, 2017
GROW teleconference November 14, 2017
ATTENDEES and ROLES
Amber Hendershot, Humboldt County
Anthony Krzywicki, Ventura County (GROW Co-coordinator)
Brett Dixon, Alameda County
Christine Pepin, Santa Clara County (TIME-KEEPER)
Jennifer Hall, San Joaquin County (NOTES)
John Schmit, Stanislaus County
Laura Wells, Alameda County (GROW Co-coordinator)
Lewis Elbinger, Siskiyou County
Nassim Nouri, Santa Clara County (FACILITATOR)
GROW attendees of breakout session at Ventura GA November 11, 2017
Amber Hendershot (Humboldt)
Anthony Krzywicki (Ventura), GROW co-coordinator
Christine Pepin (Santa Clara)
Deatra Cohen (Yolo)
Doug Johannes (Ventura)
Greg Varra (Riverside)
Heather Walker (Marin)
Hebard Olsen (Monterey)
Jennifer Hall (San Joaquin)
Jiana Choi (Yolo)
John Schmit (Stanislaus)
Laura Wells (Alameda), GROW co-coordinator
Michael Gaboury (Nevada)
Nassim Nouri (Santa Clara)
Penny Sheppard (Kern)
Phoebe Sorgen (Alameda)
Rick Greenblatt (San Diego)
Samuel Sera Rodriguez (San Bernardino)
Shannel Pittman (Los Angeles)
NOTES
- Invited attendees of GA breakout for GROW to this call
- General Assembly in Ventura Nov 11-12 - report by attendees
Reminded about next GA in San Joaquin County
- SGA - voting period started on Nov 13, ends Nov 19
- County Activation Project
Reach out from active counties to neighboring inactive counties
Identify contacts in other counties via NationBuilder, state lists, social media, through tabling, other events, etc.
Once contacts are identified, provide them with starter packs
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, 12/12/17 @ 7:30pm, 712-770-4700, Code 626116#
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Electoral Reform Notes
Hello all,
Here are the notes from the ERWG meeting at the GA on 11/11/17:
The Electoral Reform Working Group did not meet quorum, so all discussion was informational.
Carol A. Bouldin facilitated the group in the absence of Ann Menasche and Eric Brooks. She shared that the Electoral Reform working group recommended that the California Green Party endorse the Stop Top Two ballot initiative a few months back and that this was voted on by the coordinating committee and approved.
The Stop Top Two initiative would effectively restore CA Primaries to their previous form, in which each party would select which candidate to run in the general election, by repealing the Top Two ballot initiative that passed in 2010 (Prop 14). Currently the signature gathering process is underway to put the initiative on the ballot (see link above), and about 600,000 valid signatures are required as it would be a constitutional amendment. For more info on the initiative go to: https://www.stoptop2.com
Carol also made everyone aware of HR 3057, which has been discussed in the ERWG telephone conferences. HR 3057 is a bill in the US House of Representatives that would introduce ranked choice voting and proportional representation for congressional elections. She recommended we call our House Reps to pressure them to sign on as co-sponsors as this bill would help third parties gain some traction on the national level.
Various members discussed the importance of paper ballots as the most transparent form of voting. One member suggested we look at the model pioneered by Humboldt County: all ballots are scanned and available online for anyone to count. All of the ballots are also physically stored for recounts.
Additionally, there seem to be frequent issues with people's voter registration being randomly changed. People have reported their party preference changing without notice.
It was also stressed that we review Mike Feinstein's revisions of the platform on the number of signatures needed to get candidates on the ballot and move forward to amend or approve.
Greens interested in participating in the ERWG conference calls:
Reed Heisley-Shellaby
Kristen Gritter-Cox
Shannel Pittman
Michael Gaboury
Christine Pepin
Heather Walker
Kathy Swift
Anthony Krzywicki
Rosie Terry
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November Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday November 30th, 2017, 8 – 9:00 pm
ATTENDEES:
Victoria Ashley – Liaison, Co-co (8/8/2016 - 8/2018)
Maxine (Mica) Daniel – Co-co (1/23/2016-1/2018)
Ruscal Cayangyang – Treasurer (6/2017-6/2019)
Frank Lambert – (9/2017-9/2019)
Tim Laidman – (1/2016-1/2018)
Gloria Bram
Unknown caller
ABSENT:
Marla Bernstein - (11/9/2015-11/2017)
Bob Marsh – (2/2017 – 2/2019)
Quinton Crawford – (9/2017-9/2019)
3. Updates / Treasurer Report:
* General Assembly finances (approximate)
- TOTAL Income: $3800
- TOTAL Expenses: $1350
- NET - $2450
* Bank accounts
- Travis: $3198 Balance (mainly from GA)
- OneUnited: $15,500
- Provident: closed $455 (Sandra has check, in Washington)
- Paypal: Ruscal will contact
* Statecraft: Semi-annual filing due January 30th
* SoS Fines:
- Ruscal will schedule a meeting with FPPC
4. Fundraising Letter
- Working to coordinate with the Fundraising Committee
5. Budget and Work plan requests for 2018 - notice soon
6. Next Meeting: Thursday, Dec 28th, 2017
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IT Committee Report
Hi all,
This is to report that the IT committee met in Ventura at the GA. The following people were in attendance:
Nassim Nouri
Aleece DePuey
Bob Terry
Colt Gonzales
Jennifer Hall
Douglas Johannes
Jane Jarlsberg
Amber Hendershot
Herard Olsen
Rick Greenblott
Sanda Everette
Sadie Fulton
The meeting was inquorate. A general discussion took place around our website and resources; including some background information about what operates where, etc. A large majority of those involved in the discussion wished to see our website migrated to NationBuilder; this is resulting from a general dissatisfaction with the overall skill level required to maintain the current website, the need to upgrade it anyway, and a general desire for a more accessible, intuitive content management system, of the variety that NationBuilder offers. Colt and Nassim both expressed interest in joining the committee.
In addition, I can report that our regularly scheduled meeting was due to go ahead on 11/20, but did not. There was no email announcement for it. I dialed the number about two minutes after the start time, and waited on the line for about ten minutes; nobody else joined the call during that time.
The committee is currently engaged in email discussion around scheduling an alternate time to make up this meeting.
Sadie
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Media Committee report for CC meeting on 12/4/17
This reports the list of attendees of the breakout session at the Ventura GA, November 12, 2017.
MEDIA COMMITTEE
11/12/17 Media Monthly Report submitted for CC agenda of December 4, 2017
Attendees of MEDIA COMMITTEE breakout session at Ventura GA November 12, 2017
Aleece DePuey (Riverside)
Christine Pepin (Santa Clara)
David Curtis (Marin)
Emmanuel Estrada (Los Angeles)
Erik Rydberg (Butte) GPCA Spokesperson
Jane Jarlsberg (San Bernardino)
Larry Chin (Los Angeles)
Laura Wells (Alameda) GPCA Spokesperson
Lauren Mauricio (Tulare)
Richard Gomez (Fresno)
Sadie Fulton (Yolo)
Sanda Everette (San Mateo)
Shannel Pittman (Los Angeles)
NEXT MEETING: To be determined
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Platform Committee report for CC meeting on 12/4/17
The Platform Committee does not have regular meetings but, rather, meets continuously via the listserve in considering platform plank language since teleconferences are not good for such discussions. The Platform Committee holds in-person meetings at the GAs.
Last in-person meeting held at the Ventura GA in November. The next in-person meeting will take place at the next GA.
MINUTES GPCA PLATFORM COMMITTEE MEETING NOV 11 2017
VENTURA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Draft 1. 111417
Present: Jan Arnold, RubinArnol@aol.com; Steve Breedlove, Srbreedlove@gmail.com; B?; Callahan, jesse.callahan@outlook.com ; Rose Mary Duentes/Terry Better, DHS@gmail.com; Kyla Dust, kmd859@humboldt.edu; Anthony Fuentes, openglish64@gmail.com; Peggy Koteen, pkoteen@aol.com; Gloria Purcell, gloria@extragalactic.net; Shane Que Hee, squehee@ucla.edu; Adam Siegal, a1Siegal@gmail.com; Bob Terry, NOSPAMRAM@gmail.com; Heather Walker, drheatherwalker@gmail.com
Agenda: Add Salton Sea to 3rd last item.
Announcements: .The CA GPCA is submitting 2 new platform planks for the GPUS Platform: Animal Experimentation and Animals and Entertainment. Comments are invited, Please e-mail Peggy Koteen. The final version has to be submitted by Dec 31 2017.
Minutes of Prior Meeting: None as joint meeting with ERWG when Co-Co missed plane to Sacramento.
Co-Co’s Report: Peggy Koteen reconfirmed as Platform voting member by GPCA CC. Initiatives platform is still being finalized by ERWG for submission to Platform comment. Big increase in spam on listsserve. Some 44 listserve members.
GA Planks
Workplace Safety and Health: 1. Proposal para 6: Add “Also provide anonymous means for undocumented workers to report health and safety hazards.”; 2. Proposal para 7: insert “inventory” after “base”, delete “and their amounts”, and insert “(workplace mental stress”) after “psychosocial”; 3. Next para (new” Develop systems to empower workers to take responsibility for the health and safety of their , including direct anonymous reporting to CALOSHA.” 4. Proposal 4th last para: Add “(See also the Health Care plank)” after “stress”; 5. Delete the Proposal 2nd and 3rd last paras; 6. Proposal last para: after “scientists” insert “Occupational physicians and nurses, toxicologists”
Wildlife: 1. Last para Background after “themselves” insert “, for example,”. 2. Proposal para 2: put last; 3. Proposal para 7: insert “government-funded” after “Eliminate” and “and private” before “lands”.
Time ran out.
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Application: Nassim Nouri (Santa Clara County) to the IT Committee
Dear CC Committee members,
I’d like to submit my application, below, for the IT Committee to you for consideration at your upcoming December meeting.
Thank you for your time and all you do for GPCA,
Nassim
Nassim Nouri- nassim1nouri@gmail.com ~ [redacted]
I am applying to the IT Committee with the main goal of significantly improving and expanding the support GPCA provides to our county chapters. My professional experience started in science and medical research in academia and led to managing marketing and communications roles in the biotech industry. Currently I manage all of the website, monthly Newsletter and some social media communications for three organizations, including our Green Party of Santa Clara chapter (TheGreens.us), as well as SouthBayPA.org and REACHShirati.org (I created the later two websites and currently maintain all three).
I hope is to contribute to the IT Committee primarily on the GPCA website development and redesign to make it accurate, inspirational and actionable. I also plan to help improve the user experience, participate in building robust communication channels, and simply pitch in the work load that this Committee’s few members have been burden with, for far too long. As a member of the Clearinghouse Committee I also see an opportunity to integrate efforts and streamline communications internally.
My vision for the Green Party is for us to grow into more than an electoral alternative. We need to take our rightful place as the moral imperative in our government. To reach this goal we need to engage all those who have been driven out of participating in our democracy, and effectively communicate our platform, potential and pride in being Greens, the party for, by, and of the people.
Nassim Nouri
[redacted]
County Council
Green Party of Santa Clara County
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Colt Gonzalez (San Joaquin County) to the IT Committee
Hello,
My name is Colt Gonzales and I'd like to apply for a position on the I/T Committee. I currently serve as a Co-Coordinator for my County, San Joaquin. I also serve on various other committees on the county level including I/T where I've worked on the creation and maintenance of our first website, and also our subsequent highly functional NationBuilder Website and database SJCGreens.org . Throughout my life I've acquired various I/T skills needed to fix and maintain websites and databased systems to the point of becoming a local "I/T go-to" at almost every workplace I've ever been a part of. If I don't have the skills to get something done, I know whom to call to find out how to fix or create something and get it done.
I'd like to help the committee and the state party as a whole by applying my knowledge of modern systems to help bring our party up to speed in the modern era of a constantly changing political landscape that demands we run and maintain a highly adaptable web presence. One that doesn't require constant and laborious maintenance by highly skilled I/T people or coders daily, which actually limits our party's ability to be effective on a day to day basis and requires we scavenge the party for the those skills and attempt to draft people into positions they may not seek. Applying modern tools and systems to our party will help to facilitate a highly organized and highly functional party to compete in the 21st century and reduce our party's I/T Labor Costs considerably.
Thank you,
Colt Gonzales
Colt LaTourette Gonzales
[redacted]
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Hello GPCA CC members,
I'd like to put my name forth to be considered as a member of the Fundraising Committee. In addition to my commitment to building the GPCA, I have extensive relevant experience that would allow me to serve the Fundraising Committee well.
In my previous twenty-plus year career as a public librarian, I spent several months annually inviting local businesses to support the library's mission by contributing to programs that encouraged teens to read for fun throughout the year. These efforts , which I light-heartedly called "beg-a-thons" typically involved connecting with the community and building partnerships. With few exceptions, I found that local businesses were happy to donate to a cause that benefited the community locally and by extension, the world at large.
I am comfortable writing letters, making phone calls and reaching out to anyone who might consider supporting the Green Party's Ten Key Values, financially or otherwise. My skills and experience can easily be applied to the non-corporate donor world.
Thanks for considering my application and I look forward to hearing your decision.
In solidarity,
Deatra Cohen
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Green Party Coordination Committee,
Aloha! My name is James Kaimilani Young. I am a native Californian, Father and Naval Veteran and I’m applying to become a Media Committee Member to assist and uplift the Green Party of CA.
In the course of 20 plus years, I have worked with many different marketing firms across Orange County CA. Door to door, Business to Business, public speaking, email, direct mail, social media are just a few marketing strategies that I’m very familiar with. The vast list of companies from fortune 500 companies to mom & pop advertising and marketing businesses that I have had the pleasure of working with have given me a vast amount of knowledge and a formidable skill set that I will bring to the Green Party Media Committee Member position.
After doing my own due-diligence and checking my own recourses thus to find out that the U.S. has one political party posing as two – I decided to leap off the Democratic sinking ship about 2 years ago and became a Green Party voter registered member. However, there are millions that have left the new center-left and are now in limbo and that are in a stasis of betrayal. This mass of U.S. voters is “floating” with nowhere to land. Well, I seek to assist our last and only hope (The Green Party) at taking down a two-headed monster that is currently destroying our nation, the planet and all of its inhabitants and if given the opportunity I will put forth great effort in providing a safe and comfortable place for these floating millions to land. Once our numbers become threatening; the 2 Party Oligarchy will have no choice but to [at least] notice our demands.
I would be more than honored to be a part of a political party that has held my exact political ethics and values for decades but was never contacted or tapped on the shoulder to realize who the GP truly is. Let’s just say that like me there are millions that are “naïve” to what the Green Party is truly about. I strongly believe that I have many state of the art processes and systems that would help reach far more GP members to then organize and reach out to the floating and naïve masses across our nation.
Besides my eagerness to succeed and the diligence that I put forth in all my endeavors, it would be an absolute pleasure to work hand in hand with other Green Party members to do my best to give, use and share my talents, skills and abilities to help The Green Party evolve and excel, because let’s be real… We absolutely must have as many resources possible to combat a system that is stacked to the stars against us.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
James K. Young
[redacted]
We welcome all Californians who share our Green vision to join us.
GREEN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA
PO Box 485
San Francisco, CA 94104
(916) 448-3437