Sunday, March 26, 2006

Bulletin 4.2: Preparations for State Convention

THE SC GREEN PARTY BULLETIN
Volume 4, No. 2 – March 20, 2006
www.scgreenparty.org

FEATURES:

(1) ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION ON APRIL 22nd
(2) NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
(3) MAKE YOUR 2006 MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION

CONTINUING:

(A) LOCAL UPDATES
(B) VOLUNTEER FOR A STATE OR NATIONAL COMMITTEE
(C) RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS
(D) JOIN OUR DISCUSSION FORUM
(E) CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SCGP STEERING COMMITTEE
(F) ABOUT THE SC GREEN PARTY BULLETIN


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(1) ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION ON APRIL 22nd **********************************************************************

The SC Green Party's annual State Convention, which will nominate candidates for statewide offices for the 2006 elections, will be held on in Columbia on Saturday afternoon, April 22, 2006. Details will be announced by the Steering Committee in the next few weeks.

Official delegates to the state convention must be chosen through precinct meetings and county conventions leading up to the state convention, following the timetable set up in the bylaws. However, all SC Green Party members are encouraged to attend the convention.


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(2) NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS **********************************************************************

Nominations are now open for election to the Steering Committee. Nominations must be received no later than April 8th (two weeks before the State Convention). Steering Committee members will be elected by delegates to the State Convention. Nominations may be emailed (just reply to this email or to davidpwhiteman@yahoo.com) or mailed (SCGP, P.O. Box 5341, Columbia, SC 29250).

In order to be eligible to be on the ballot, anyone nominated must certify by April 8th that they (a) are interested in being on the ballot, (b) are a member of the Party, and (c) do not occupy a leadership position in any other political party. All nominees should also submit a brief personal statement for inclusion in the SCGP Bulletin and the State Convention agenda packet.

After nominations are closed on April 8th, the Steering Committee will provide a final list of nominees.


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(3) MAKE YOUR 2005 MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION
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According the SCGP bylaws, in order to be considered a member of the Party for meetings and conventions, a citizen must have either (a) paid annual dues or (b) been an active member of a party organization in the state. To be sure you are a member for 2006, send in your $25 annual membership contribution. You can send your checks to SCGP, P.O. Box 5341, Columbia, SC, 29250.


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(A) LOCAL UPDATES
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One major priority this year is to build strong local Green Party organizations in every area of the state. If you see a local party for your area in the list below, please contact the person listed. If you don’t see a local in your area, please volunteer to help organize a local group (especially if you're in Charleston)! For assistance to get you started, contact Bill Bobo, newwines@aol.com, 803-279-9604.

MIDLANDS GREEN PARTY (Richland/Lexington):
Next meeting is March 25th, 4:00-5:00 PM, Simkins Center, 2025 Marion Street, Columbia.
For more information, contact David Whiteman, davidpwhiteman@yahoo.com, 803-799-1205.

AIKEN COUNTY GREEN PARTY (Aiken/North Augusta):
Next meeting TBA. Held at 3514 Gamble Road (off of Gregg, between Richland Ave and Trolley Line Road, about 2-3 blocks south of Trolley Line Road).
For more information contact Bill Bobo, newwines@aol.com, 803-279-9604.

YORK COUNTY GREENS (York/Chester/Lancaster/Cherokee):
Next meeting: April 15th.
For more information, contact Gregg Jocoy, GreggJocoy29715@yahoo.com, 803-547-212.


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(B) VOLUNTEER FOR A STATE OR NATIONAL COMMITTEE
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Our state and national committees need your skills!

(a) State. Opportunities exist for volunteers on all state committees, including communication, fundraising, website, elections, and outreach and membership. If you're interested, please reply to this email and let us know about your interests and skills.

(b) National. The SCGP is eligible to have representatives serve on most of the national USGP committees. For a list of committees, check out www.gpus.org/committees.html. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please reply to this email.


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(C) RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS
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Encourage your friends to become members of the SCGP. The best way is just have them sign up through our website (www.scgreenparty.org). Or they can send their name, address, and phone number in reply to this email. We will add them to our mailing list and forward their names to our local organizers.


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(D) JOIN OUR DISCUSSION FORUM!
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In addition to the SCGP Bulletin, which is distributed 2-3 times a month, the SCGP maintains a discussion/action forum for its members. If you are interested in receiving more frequent emails about issues and events related to green politics, please join the our Discussion Forum by sending an email to:

SC-GreenParty_Forum-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


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(E) CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SCGP STEERING COMMITTEE
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Bill Bobo, newwines@aol.com
(h) 803-279-9604
908 Fairlane Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841

Preston Holston, preston@scgreens.com
(h) 803-233-3132, ( c ) 803-360-1839
1117 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205

Leslie Minerd, hip-wa-zee@earthlink.net
(h) 803-799-9297, (w) 803-376-1500
2716 Blossom St, Columbia, SC 29205

Nammu Muhammad
1517 Manning Ave, Columbia, SC 29204

David Whiteman, davidpwhiteman@yahoo.com
(w) 803-777-4548, (h) 803-799-1205
200 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205

Antonio Williams
1517 Manning Ave, Columbia, SC 29204

SCGP delegates to Green National Committee:
Preston Holston (delegate)
David Whiteman (alternate)


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(G) ABOUT THE SC GREEN PARTY BULLETIN
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The SC Green Party Bulletin, distributed no more than 2-3 times each month, is designed to keep members and friends of the SC Green Party informed about important state activities and events.

If you would like to receive the Bulletin, send an email to David Whiteman (davidpwhiteman@yahoo.com).

Friday, March 24, 2006

County Conventions Announced!

The Midlands Green Party will be holding County Conventions for Richland and Lexington Counties on Saturday, March 25th, from 4:00-5:00 p.m., at the Modjeska Simkins Center, 2025 Marion Street(between Calhoun & Elmwood).  We will be nominating local candidates for 2006 elections and selecting delegates to the State Convention on April 22nd.

The York County Greens will be holding their county convention on April 15th, from 10 AM to Noon. The convention will be held at the York County Library located in Baxter Village near the corner of Hwy 160 and I-77. Arnold Karr, candidate for Superintendent of Education, will be the keynote speaker.

The convention will choose local leaders for the next year, and delegates to the state convention. Plans are in motion to adopt resolutions on topics of a local and national nature as well. Any candidates who have filled out applications to seek the Green Party nomination for local or county-wide office by the March 30th, noon deadline will also be interviewed, and a recommendation to accept or reject the nomination will then be submitted to the State Convention the following Saturday in Columbia.

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Welcome to the new home of the South Carolina Greens online

The South Carolina Green Party has established this website as a temporary communication tool. It will be used to provide information about what local Green Party chapters are up to, as well as what candidates are coming forward. Individual efforts will also be highlighted, and your participation in the website is welcome. Drop us a note anytime by just clicking here

Visit the new South Carolina Green Party web log at

http://scgreenparty.org

This blogger site is no longer being updated. It is an archive for posts made from 2006 - 2009. Entries for 2010 exist on both sites.

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