Green Party of California

Application for Member, Delegation to Green Party of the United States
(job description)
received March 24th, 2007

Name  -  Craig Thorsen
City - Torrance
County  - Los Angeles
Contact information - (310) 347-6655
craigthorsen@yahoo.com
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1) Please list any prior or current positions, related experience, and/or personal and professional skills within of the Green Party that you have, that apply to this position.

I have been a member of the Green Party since 1999 when I arrived in California. I have attended one National Meeting (Tucson, AZ: July 06), and two Plenaries (Moorpark: Jun 06 and South Lake Tahoe: Sep 06).

I have been the California member on the GPUS BRPP (Bylaws, Rules Policies and Procedures) committee for the past year.

2) Please list any prior or current positions, related experience, and/or personal and professional skills outside of the Green Party that you have, that apply to this position.

I have been active in the election process for 18 years as an election judge in Minnesota and an Inspector while in California. This ensures that procedures at polling places are followed and that an election truly represents the will of the people.

3) Please describe your vision for serving as GPUS Delegate including addressing the job description for GPUS Delegate.

Delegates have grave responsibilities to the citizens of California, to serve to the best of their abilities.

It is incumbent upon delegates to participate fully in research and discussions, in debate and in reaching agreements that will bring a vibrant Green Party into power at the National level to represent every citizen of the United States.

I will actively take part in the discussions and negotiations representing the Green Party of California. I will speak to the issues, listen to delegates from other states and seek common understandings and goals.