CMMNJ July 9, 2013 Public Meeting Agenda, News of the Month & June Minutes

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda, Lawrence Township Library, Room. #2
Tuesday, July 9, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM:  Call meeting to order.   Approve June 2013 minutes.  Discuss:

S2842/A4241 a bill to simplify access to medical marijuana for NJ minors who have qualifying conditions, eliminate the three strain limit, and allow for edible products to be sold at ATCs, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing by a vote of 8-3 on 6/6/13. The Assembly Budget Committee approved the bill, 9-1, on 6/20/13 along with the entire Senate by a vote of 25 - 13.  The entire Assembly approved the bill on 6/24/13 by a vote of 55-13-9. The bill now heads to the desk of the governor.

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: DOH promises to open two more ATCs by September, one in Egg Harbor Twp., (grow permit issued 6/6/13) and one in Woodbridge.  Greenleaf ATC in Montclair is only open 4 hrs./wk, serving fewer than 130 pts.  About 1000 on waiting list.

The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is expected in court in September.

The lawsuit against the Camden Zoning Board for rejecting an ATC is also delayed until Sept.

Upcoming Events:
"Kickin' Up Dust Summer 2013" Slightly Stoopid Tour, the Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, August 9, 2013:        https://www.facebook.com/events/431582343597002/

"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing Convention, October 9, 2013, at Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs for nurses.  MORE INFO: http://www.njsna.org/

Amy Doherty, Medford Court, 7/18 at 8 am; Joe D’Souza, Bayonne Municipal Court, 7/26/13.

Recent events:
CMMNJ fundraiser, 6/12/13, The Pop Shop, Collingswood. $420 was raised!

Grandma Lobbies for Medical Marijuana in Washington, D.C. The Silver Tour, 6/17/13.

Treasury report: Checking account: $4558; PayPal account: $3444.  Billboard campaign on Facebook. http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5w32/medical-marijuana-billboard-in-trenton

CMMNJ meetings are at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 08648. (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.)
 
More info:  Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com   www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/?fref=ts

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:

Senate panel approves bill making medical marijuana more accessible to kids
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/senate_panel_approves_bill_mak.html#incart_river_default

N.J. issues permit to second medical marijuana dispensary
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/nj_issues_permit_to_second_med.html

Hard to track down medical marijuana in NJ
http://www.trentonian.com/article/20130531/NEWS01/130539920/hard-to-track-down-medical-marijuana-in-nj

Tell New Jersey to fix the Medical Marijuana laws so Vivian can get the life-saving medicine she needs
http://lettersforvivian.org/

Cheryl Miller Memorial
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151469333678657.1073741834.502598656&type=1

Activists say they will push to change N.J. medical marijuana law
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/medical_marijuana_activists.html

Patients take issue with medical marijuana program
http://articles.philly.com/2013-06-09/news/39836070_1_debilitating-medical-condition-marijuana-second-dispensary

Video: Mother of 2-yr-old discusses slow pace of medical marijuana law in N.J.
http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2013/06/video_mother_of_two-year-old_d.html

New Jersey Patients Demand Chris Christie Implement Voter Approved Medical Marijuana Law
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/06/10/new-jersey-patients-demand-chris-christie-implement-voter-approved-medical-marijuana-law/

Toddler Needs Marijuana While New Jersey in No Hurry
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/healthquest/toddler-needs-marijuana-while-new-jersey-in-no-hurry

Gianficaro: Marijuana a godsend for New Jersey man with multiple sclerosis
http://www.phillyburbs.com/blogs/news_columnists/phil_gianficaro/gianficaro-marijuana-a-godsend-for-new-jersey-man-with-multiple/article_44e9def2-3957-5c22-ae11-523866835953.html

Medical Marijuana for Kids Could Pit Parents Against Pediatricians
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/06/20/medical-marijuana-for-kids-could-pit-parents-against-pediatricians/

Parents Want Medical Marijuana for Toddler
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Parents-Want-Medical-Marijuana-For-Toddler/212433101

Parents of epileptic N.J. tot lament medical marijuana delays
http://articles.philly.com/2013-06-24/news/40148313_1_marijuana-law-marijuana-card-dispensary

Senate and Assembly panel approve bill helping minors use medical marijuana program
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/assembly_panel_approves_bill_helping_minors_use_medical_marijuana_program.html#/0

Scutari-Vitale Bill To Amend NJ's Medical Marijuana Law Advances
Would Promote Access to Medical Marijuana By Severely Ill Children
http://www.politickernj.com/66801/scutari-vitale-bill-amend-njs-medical-marijuana-law-advances#ixzz2XLe2YMxM

Why Medical Marijuana Doesn't Help New Jersey Children
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/healthquest/why-medical-marijuana-doesnt-help-new-jersey-children#yvComment

Medicinal marijuana for children now up to Gov. Christie
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20130625_Medicinal_marijuanafor_children_now_up_to_Christie.html#WTG1RVZgH8g5hYb8.99

New Jersey Lawmakers Seek To Ease Medical Marijuana Access For Minors
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/new-jersey-medical-marijuana_n_3499363.html

Reforming NJ's Medical Marijuana Law
http://www.politickernj.com/jrlassiter/66883/reforming-njs-medical-marijuana-law

NJ Marijuana Patients Now At 1000 But Most Just Wait
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/burlington/NJ-Marijuana-Patients-Now-At-1000-But-Most-Just-Wait.html#2tlxyQ7ceAYzrMth.99

"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change"
SPEAKER: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA
WHERE/WHEN: The New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing Convention, October 9, 2013, at Bally's Casino & Resort, 1900 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, New Jersey
MORE INFO: http://www.njsna.org/

Extra:

Oregon Governor Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/LegalizationNation/archives/2013/06/11/oregon-governor-approves-medical-marijuana-for-ptsd

N.J. voters: Pot possession should not be a crime, poll says
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/polls_says_nj_voters_says_pot.html#incart_river

Why More Nurses and Student Nurses Need to Join the American Cannabis Nurses Association
(ACNA)
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/06/13/why-more-nurses-and-student-nurses-need-to-join-the-american-cannabis-nurses-association-acna/

What’s the Cost?  The federal war on patients
http://americansforsafeaccess.org/downloads/WhatsTheCost.pdf

Capitol Hill Reception - featuring Grover Norquist and Congressman Jared Polis
https://www.facebook.com/events/387400121364723/

Drug War Blocking Potential Treatments for Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Journal Claims
http://healthland.time.com/2013/06/14/drug-war-blocking-potential-treatments-for-cancer-alzheimers-journal-claims/#ixzz2XLXiR6GN

ASK DOCTOR G: What role can Cannabis play in the life cycle of a woman?
http://normlwomensalliance.org/2013/06/18/ask-doctor-g-what-role-can-cannabis-play-in-the-life-cycle-of-a-woman/

Medical Marijuana For Pets Recommended By Veterinarian Doug Kramer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/medical-marijuana-for-pets_n_3391770.html

Medical Pot Laws Get Tougher
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324049504578545673594835756.html

Philly420: Marijuana Legalization Lobby Day at the U.S. Capitol
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philly420/Philly420_Marijuana_Legalization_Lobby_Day_at_the_US_Capitol_.html

Medical marijuana differs from recreational pot
http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/06/times_of_trenton_letters_to_th_742.html

Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
Lawrence Township Library, Room #2
Tuesday, June 11, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

May 2013 minutes were approved.  Discussion:

Recent Events: 
NJ Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 6/6/13 to support S2842—a bill that will simplify access to medical marijuana for minors in NJ who have qualifying conditions.  CMMNJ testified and the committee approved the bill by an 8-3 vote.

CMMNJ/Cheryl Miller Medical Marijuana Memorial held 6/7/13, in the Statehouse.   Press Conference at noon; march to Dept. of Health cancelled due to inclement weather.

Gay Pride Parade, Asbury Park, 6/2/13.  Many thanks to all our volunteers and to the great support we received from Pride 2013!

Upcoming Events:
CMMNJ fundraiser on 6/12/13 8am to 9pm, Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood. (15% of your bill goes to CMMNJ if you mention the fundraiser to your server).

Grandma Lobbies for Medical Marijuana, Washington, D.C.: The Silver Tour Monday, June 17, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM http://silvertourlobby.eventbrite.com/

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: The NJ Health Dept. issued a permit 6/6/13 for Compassionate Care Foundation of Egg Harbor Twp. to begin growing medical marijuana.  The DOH promises to open ATCs in Egg Harbor and Woodbridge by Sept.  Greenleaf ATC in Montclair is only open 4 hrs./wk, serving about 130 patients.  Waiting list of patients is close to 1000.  The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is delayed until Sept.  The lawsuit against the Camden Zoning Board for rejecting an ATC there is also delayed until Sept.

Treasury report: Checking account: $4388; PayPal account: $3529.  Billboard campaign on Facebook. http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5w32/medical-marijuana-billboard-in-trenton

The next CMMNJ mtng. is scheduled for July 9, 2013, 7-9 pm at the Lawrence Twp. Library.

More info:  Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc., NJ 08618   (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com   www.cmmnj.org

Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/?fref=ts

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

CMMNJ June 2013 Public Meeting Agenda

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #2
Tuesday, June 11, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM:  Call meeting to order.   Approve April 2013 minutes.  Discuss:

Upcoming Events: 
NJ Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 6/6/13 at 1pm, Statehouse Committee Rm. #4 to support S2842--to simplify access to medical marijuana for minors with qualifying conditions.
CMMNJ/Cheryl Miller Medical Marijuana Demonstration June 7, 2013, 11:00am to 3:00pm; Statehouse Press Conference at noon then a march to Dept. of Health at 12:45pm
CMMNJ fundraiser on 6/12/13 8am to 9pm, Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood 856-869-0111; (15% of your bill goes to CMMNJ if you mention the fundraiser to your server).
Grandma Lobbies for Medical Marijuana: The Silver Tour Monday, June 17, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM http://silvertourlobby.eventbrite.com/

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: DOH promises to open ATCs in Egg Harbor Twp., and Woodbridge by September.  Greenleaf ATC only open 4 hrs./wk, serving fewer than 200 pts.  The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is delayed for months.

Recent event: Gay Pride Parade, Asbury Park, 6/2/13.  Many thanks to all our volunteers!

Treasury report: Current finances: Checking account: $4388; PayPal account: $3529.
Billboard campaign on Facebook. http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5w32/medical-marijuana-billboard-in-trenton

CMMNJ meetings are the second Tues. of each month, 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 08648. (Meeting at the library does not imply endorsement of our issue.)

More info:  Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc., 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618   (609) 394-2137
ohamkrw@aol.com   www.cmmnj.org

Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/?fref=ts

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:

No compassion involved in NJ marijuana law
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/burlington_county_times_news/opinion/letters_to_editor/no-compassion-involved-in-nj-marijuana-law/article_f49023ee-3995-5e41-ab74-9a707e7cb882.html

Medical marijuana is hard to get for local patients
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20130602/NEWS01/306020089/Medical-marijuana-hard-get-local-patients?fb_action_ids=10200666045446726&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_ref=artsharetop&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200666045446726%22%3A586423231379286%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210200666045446726%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%2210200666045446726%22%3A%22artsharetop%22%7D

Relief elusive for N.J.'s youngest medical marijuana patient
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/relief_elusive_for_njs_younges.html

Christie said he's 'not inclined to allow' children in N.J. medical marijuana program
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/christie_said_hes_not_inclined.html

Growing Pains at N.J. Marijuana Dispensary
http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=Policy&d_id=51&i=May+2013&i_id=957&a_id=23216

Vivian Wilson’s Grandfather Discusses Her Medical Marijuana Case with Jim Gearhart
http://nj1015.com/vivian-wilsons-grandfather-discusses-her-medical-marijuana-case-with-jim-geahart/

Cannabis use associated with lower blood sugar
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/05/22/cannabis-use-associated-with-lower-blood-sugar/?intcmp=features

Bill would help Scotch Plains toddler, other sick kids, get medical marijuana
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bill_would_help_scotch_plains.html

Assembly Passes Bill To Make Sure Medical Marijuana Patients Keep Access To Organ Transplant Programs
http://njtoday.net/2013/05/23/assembly-passes-bill-to-make-sure-medical-marijuana-patients-keep-access-to-organ-transplant-programs/#ixzz2VMhpGXN5 

Is Weed The New Wine? See Who's Out In The Open Singing Pot’s Praises
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/22402044/is-weed-the-new-wine-many-out-in-open-singing-pots-praises

Give this toddler her pot: Editorial
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/05/give_this_toddler_her_pot_edit.html

N.J. state senator introduces bill easing child access to medical marijuana
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/state_senator_introduces_bill.html

Hard to track down medical marijuana in NJ
http://www.trentonian.com/article/20130531/NEWS01/130539920/hard-to-track-down-medical-marijuana-in-nj

Frustration mounts in NJ over pace of medical marijuana
http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20130603/NEWS01/306020008/Frustration-mounts-NJ-over-pace-medical-marijuana

N.J. doctors need better understanding of marijuana treatment: Opinion
http://blog.nj.com/njv_guest_blog/2013/06/nj_doctors_need_better_underst.html

Up in smoke
Years after its approval, resident says NJ Medical Marijuana Program a ‘scam’
http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/22765038/article-Up-in-smoke-Years-after-its-approval--resident-says-NJ-Medical-Marijuana-Program-a-%E2%80%98scam%E2%80%99-?instance=secondary_stories_left_column

Danielle McBride: “I Chose Cannabis To Save My Child”
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/06/danielle-mcbride-i-chose-cannabis-to-save-my-child/

SCUTARI & STENDER MOVE TO AMEND NEW JERSEY'S MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW
http://www.politickernj.com/65974/scutari-stender-move-amend-new-jerseys-medical-marijuana-law#ixzz2VMlwL62V
or sign up for a free trial of State Street Wire at http://www.politickernj.com/freetrial

76% of Doctors Would Prescribe Medical Marijuana if Necessary
http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/16074/20130530/76-percent-doctors-prescribe-medical-marijuana-necessary.htm#ZcCArRpc2wd8TIJ7.99 

Extra:

Legalizing, and Ending a Gross Injustice
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/05/22/how-can-marijuana-be-sold-safely/in-legalizing-marijuana-end-the-racial-bias

ACLU: Racist pot policies must end
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130605_ACLU__Racist_pot_policies_must_end.html#3PbfmscybhIKOk9A.01

Woman's death in Rockaway Twp. leads police to large marijuana grow house
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20130515/NJNEWS/305150014

The Economics of Extortion: Could Cannabis Replace the Leukemia Drug Gleevac?
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/05/the-economics-of-extortion-could-cannabis-replace-the-leukemia-drug-gleevac/

The 23rd Annual Inmternational Cannabinoid Research Society and Symposium on the Cnnabinoids
http://icrs2013.org/

Pot Luck: Could Marijuana Be Used to Treat Diabetes?
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/804281?nlid=31311_590&src=wnl_edit_medn_wir&uac=142709SZ&spon=34

D.C.: Silver Tour Lobby Day Will Be First Ever Senior Marijuana Rally In Nation's Capitol
http://hemp.org/news/content/dc-silver-tour-lobby-day-will-be-first-ever-senior-marijuana-rally-nations-capitol#.UZNzQG6VKeI.twitter

Carl Sagan, Marijuana Advocate, Explains What It's Like To Be High While Carl Sagan
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/carl-sagan-marijuana_n_3367112.html

PTSD And Medical Marijuana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgZhtlOFWBk&fb_action_ids=469306166484734%2C469297326485618&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%22469306166484734%22%3A569089383135152%2C%22469297326485618%22%3A606137252743936%7D&action_type_map=%7B%22469306166484734%22%3A%22og.likes%22%2C%22469297326485618%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

Save the date: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change"
SPEAKER: Ken Wolski,RN, MPA
WHERE: The New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing Convention, October 9-11, 2013, at Bally's Casino & Resort, 1900 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401.
MORE INFO: http://www.njsna.org/

Cheryl Miller Memorial Press Conference, March and Protest Rally in Trenton

WHO: Medical marijuana patients, families and advocates
WHAT: Hold a Press Conference at the Statehouse, then March to Rally at the Dept. of Health
WHEN: Friday, June 7, 2013: 12:00 noon Press Conference; 12:45 pm March to Dept. of Health
WHERE: NJ Statehouse steps, then to 369 S. Warren St., Trenton, NJ
WHY:      Failure to meaningfully implement the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act

Friends of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey will demonstrate in Trenton between the hours of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on June 7, 2013, the 10th anniversary of the death of medical marijuana patient and activist Cheryl Miller.  Medical marijuana patients, families and advocates will gather at the Statehouse steps for a 12:00 noon press conference to protest the state’s failure to meaningfully implement the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.

Present will be patients who are registered in the program but not yet able to access their medicine, those who have a qualifying condition but are not able to register, and those have a non-qualifying condition because of the narrow list allowable under current state law.

Meghan Wilson, whose two year old daughter Vivian is a registered medical marijuana patient will wrap up the press conference before supporters begin the 1/2 mile "march" (at approximately 12:45pm) to the Department of Health at 369 South Warren St., Trenton.  Patients who are not able to march will be there to greet them at approximately 1:00pm. There will be a brief memorial remembrance of Cheryl Lee Miller on the tenth anniversary of her passing.  Medical marijuana patients will have the opportunity to hand-deliver letters of concern and objection to Health Dept. officials.

Jim Miller said, “Patients will be heard, and we will continue to expand this program to accurately reflect our needs.”

For further information, contact: Jim Miller at 908.278.4172 or:

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director
Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey, Inc.
219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ  08618
609.394.2137 www.cmmnj.org   ohamkrw@aol.com

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, provides education about the benefits medical marijuana.