Monthly Public Meeting Agenda,
Lawrence Township Library, Room #2
Tuesday, September 10, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM.
Approve August 2013 minutes. Discuss:
S2842, the bill to improve access to medical marijuana, was conditionally vetoed by Gov. Christie on 8/16/13. The governor insists a pediatrician and psychiatrist OK medical marijuana for minors, but he allows elimination of the 3-strain limit, and allows edibles, but for minors only. The Senate OK’d the governor's changes; the bill awaits a vote by the Assembly.
NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: Greenleaf ATC reopened with limited access. Egg Harbor ATC to open in September. Woodbridge ATC (CCC of A) given grow permit by DOH.
A hearing in the lawsuit against the DOH is scheduled for Superior Court, Appellate Div., Trenton, 9/18/13 at 10:00 am.
CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta endorsed medical marijuana.
A hearing in the lawsuit against the DOH is scheduled for Superior Court, Appellate Div., Trenton, 9/18/13 at 10:00 am.
CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta endorsed medical marijuana.
Upcoming Events:
Boston Freedom Rally, 9/14 & 15, Boston Commons.
Martin Lee to sign copies of “Smoke Signals” at Hamilton Barnes & Noble 9/30/13, 7 – 9 pm.
(Benefit dinner with Mr. Lee at Bonnie Waltz’s Princeton home Sunday, 9/29/13, 3-6 pm.)
Candidate’s Night, 9/25/13, 7:30 pm, Fields Center, Princeton U.; The Campaign to End the New Jim Crow—Princeton, NJ Chapter: https://www.facebook.com/events/511028342310465/
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" NJSNA Convention http://www.njsna.org/, 10/9/13, Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs.
Frank Fulbrook Memorial, 9/6/13, 2:30 pm, Sacred Heart Church, Ferry Ave., Camden.
Ed (NJ Weedman) Forchion, Evesham Court, 9/12/13 11:20 am (Brownie Day).
Amy Doherty, Medford Court, 9/19/13, 11 am, medical marijuana possession cases.
Ewing Community Fest: Sat., 10/5/13, 10 am to 5 pm at TCNJ.
Lawrence Community Day, Sun., 10/6/13, Lawrence Twp., NJ
Recent events:
Slightly Stoopid, Stone Pony, Asbury Park, 8/27. Thanks to our volunteers!
Homegrown Radio (WRNJ) Interview, 8/22/13.
Smoke Down Prohibition VIII, Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, 8/31/13.
Treasury report: Checking: $4986; PayPal: $3611. Billboard raised $562; campaign continues.
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, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://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.
Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 13, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. July 2013 minutes approved. Discussion:
Illinois is now the 20th medical marijuana state!
S2842/A4241 a bill to improve access to medical marijuana in NJ is now on Gov. Christie’s desk awaiting action by him by Aug. 19, 2013. Tell Gov. Christie to sign this important bill into law.
NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: Greenleaf ATC in Montclair has been shut down most of June and all of July. No word from DOH on when Greenleaf will reopen. About 1200 NJ patients with ID cards are on a waiting list. Egg Harbor ATC is scheduled to open in September.
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.
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, Stone Pony, 8/27/13.
NORML NJ Marijuana Reform Rally/Don DeZarn Legalize Marijuana Tour, Statehouse, Trenton,
NJ, Sunday, 9/8/13 3pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/600582749991970/
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" New Jersey State Nurses
Association Convention http://www.njsna.org/, 10/9/13, Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs.
Author Martin Lee will sign copies of his book “Smoke Signals” 9/30/13. Benefit dinner?
Candidate’s Night 9/25/13, 7:30 pm, Fields Center, Princeton U.; The Campaign to End the
New Jim Crow—Princeton, NJ Chapter https://www.facebook.com/events/511028342310465/
NORML NJ Marijuana Reform Rally/Don DeZarn Legalize Marijuana Tour, Statehouse, Trenton,
NJ, Sunday, 9/8/13 3pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/600582749991970/
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" New Jersey State Nurses
Association Convention http://www.njsna.org/, 10/9/13, Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs.
Author Martin Lee will sign copies of his book “Smoke Signals” 9/30/13. Benefit dinner?
Candidate’s Night 9/25/13, 7:30 pm, Fields Center, Princeton U.; The Campaign to End the
New Jim Crow—Princeton, NJ Chapter https://www.facebook.com/events/511028342310465/
Recent events: Lenny Frieling, LEAP, Millburn, NJ, 7/23:
http://mmjnj.org/html/liveinvite.html
Over 2000 letters were delivered to Gov. Christie at the Statehouse, Trenton, on 8/1.
Mike Miceli—marijuana possession charges dismissed today!http://mmjnj.org/html/liveinvite.html
Over 2000 letters were delivered to Gov. Christie at the Statehouse, Trenton, on 8/1.
Treasury report: Checking account: $4353; PayPal account: $3611. Billboard campaign raised $562, Larry to look into digital billboard.
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/?fref=ts
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:
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Cannabis: The First-Line Medication For Treating Childhood Epilepsy
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/08/07/cannabis-the-first-line-medication-for-treating-childhood-epilepsy/
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/08/07/cannabis-the-first-line-medication-for-treating-childhood-epilepsy/
3rd NJ dispensary gets permission to cultivate pot
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2013/08/07/nj--medical-marijuana-nj.html
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2013/08/07/nj--medical-marijuana-nj.html
N.J.'s medical marijuana program a scam on the sick: Editorial
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/08/njs_medical_marijuana_program_1.html
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/08/njs_medical_marijuana_program_1.html
N.J. health officials give green light for Woodbridge dispensary to begin growing marijuanahttp://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/nj_health_officials_give_green_light_for_woodbridge_dispensary_to_begin_growing_marijuana.html
Hope Township mom: More time on kids' medical marijuana bill gives Christie no shot at ignorance
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/hope_township_mom_added_time_o.html
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/hope_township_mom_added_time_o.html
Why I changed my mind on weed
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/08/health/gupta-changed-mind-marijuana/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/08/health/gupta-changed-mind-marijuana/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
South Jersey medical pot dispensary set to open
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20130808_South_Jersey_medical_pot_dispensary_set_to_open.html#ZjkRok2QMzKe1Uib.99
How a 5-Year-Old Girl Gave CNN's Sanjay Gupta New Perspective on Medical Pot
http://www.alternet.org/drugs/how-5-year-old-girl-gave-cnns-sanjay-gupta-new-perspective-medical-pot?page=0%2C0
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20130808_South_Jersey_medical_pot_dispensary_set_to_open.html#ZjkRok2QMzKe1Uib.99
How a 5-Year-Old Girl Gave CNN's Sanjay Gupta New Perspective on Medical Pot
http://www.alternet.org/drugs/how-5-year-old-girl-gave-cnns-sanjay-gupta-new-perspective-medical-pot?page=0%2C0
N.J.'s lone medical marijuana dispensary will reopen Thursday after seven-week hiatus
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/njs_lone_medical_marijuana_dispensary_will_reopen_thursday_after_seven-week_hiatus.html
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/njs_lone_medical_marijuana_dispensary_will_reopen_thursday_after_seven-week_hiatus.html
Christie, confronted by Scotch Plains dad, says decision on kid medical pot bill due Friday
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/christie_ill_have_a_decision_by_friday_on_medical_marijuana_bill_for_kids.html
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/christie_ill_have_a_decision_by_friday_on_medical_marijuana_bill_for_kids.html
Letter: Gov. Chris Christie's regulations strangle N.J. marijuana law
http://www.nj.com/south-jersey-voices/index.ssf/2013/08/letter_gov_chris_christies_reg.html
http://www.nj.com/south-jersey-voices/index.ssf/2013/08/letter_gov_chris_christies_reg.html
Assemblywoman Stender urges Governor Christie to put policy before politics when visiting Scotch Plains today
http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2013/08/assemblywoman_stender_urges_go.html
http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2013/08/assemblywoman_stender_urges_go.html
'Don't Let My Daughter Die,' Dad Urges Gov. to Sign Medical Marijuana Bill for Kids
http://scotchplains.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/scotch-plains-dad-confronts-christie-about-medical-marijuana-bill_c06d5729
http://scotchplains.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/scotch-plains-dad-confronts-christie-about-medical-marijuana-bill_c06d5729
Christie seeks changes in New Jersey medical marijuana bill
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/16/politics/new-jersey-medical-marijuana/?hpt=he_c2
Governor Chris Christie Eases Access to New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program for Sick Children
http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130816c.html
Dem: Christie To Base Medical Marijuana Decision On ‘How This Is Polling In Iowa’
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/15/dem-christies-medical-marijuana-decision-to-be-based-on-how-this-is-polling-in-iowa/
Christie should sign N.J. medical marijuana bill and save kids: Editorial
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/08/its_not_complicated_governor_e.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/16/politics/new-jersey-medical-marijuana/?hpt=he_c2
Governor Chris Christie Eases Access to New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program for Sick Children
http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130816c.html
Dem: Christie To Base Medical Marijuana Decision On ‘How This Is Polling In Iowa’
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/15/dem-christies-medical-marijuana-decision-to-be-based-on-how-this-is-polling-in-iowa/
Christie should sign N.J. medical marijuana bill and save kids: Editorial
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/08/its_not_complicated_governor_e.html
Father of Sick Child Angry by Christie’s Conditional Veto of Medical Marijuana Bill
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/father-of-sick-child-angry-by-christies-conditional-veto-of-medical-marijuana-bill/
Medical Marijuana Bill Sponsor Unhappy with Christie’s Conditional Veto
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/medical-marijuana-bill-sponsor-unhappy-with-christies-conditional-veto/
Is medical marijuana OK for children?
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52783367/#52783367
Is Sanjay Gupta Right About Medical Marijuana?
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2013/08/08/is-cnns-sanjay-gupta-right-about-weed
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/father-of-sick-child-angry-by-christies-conditional-veto-of-medical-marijuana-bill/
Medical Marijuana Bill Sponsor Unhappy with Christie’s Conditional Veto
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/medical-marijuana-bill-sponsor-unhappy-with-christies-conditional-veto/
Is medical marijuana OK for children?
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52783367/#52783367
Is Sanjay Gupta Right About Medical Marijuana?
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2013/08/08/is-cnns-sanjay-gupta-right-about-weed
Senate Approves Amended Medical Marijuana Bill
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/senate-approves-amended-medical-marijuana-bill/
Buono Criticizes Christie for…Conditional Veto of Medical Marijuana Bill
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/buono-criticizes-christie-for-initial-reaction-to-conversion-therapy-conditional-veto-of-medical-marijuana-bill/
Christie Amends Medical Marijuana Restrictions
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/17/nyregion/christie-amends-marijuana-restrictions.html?_r=0
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/senate-approves-amended-medical-marijuana-bill/
Buono Criticizes Christie for…Conditional Veto of Medical Marijuana Bill
http://www.njtvonline.org/njtoday/video/buono-criticizes-christie-for-initial-reaction-to-conversion-therapy-conditional-veto-of-medical-marijuana-bill/
Christie Amends Medical Marijuana Restrictions
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/17/nyregion/christie-amends-marijuana-restrictions.html?_r=0
Woodbridge medical marijuana dispensary owners vow to grow for sick kids
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/woodbridge_medical_marijuana_dispensary_owners_vow_to_grow_for_sick_kids.html
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/woodbridge_medical_marijuana_dispensary_owners_vow_to_grow_for_sick_kids.html
The Incredible Impact of Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Medical Marijuana Special
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-newman/the-incredible-impact-of_b_3787326.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-newman/the-incredible-impact-of_b_3787326.html
"Piers Morgan Live, Rewind": Medical marijuana
http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2013/08/20/piers-morgan-live-rewind-medical-marijuana-when-bears-attack-and-beau-biden-hospitalized/?hpt=pm_mid
"Pot for tots" controversy: Should some kids get medicinal marijuana?
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1015223/pot-for-tots-controversy-should-some-children-have-access-to-medicinal-marijuana
http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2013/08/20/piers-morgan-live-rewind-medical-marijuana-when-bears-attack-and-beau-biden-hospitalized/?hpt=pm_mid
"Pot for tots" controversy: Should some kids get medicinal marijuana?
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1015223/pot-for-tots-controversy-should-some-children-have-access-to-medicinal-marijuana
N.J.'s failed medical marijuana law and other states eager to repeat it
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philly420/NJs_failed_weed_state_and_the_other_states_eager_to_repeat_its.html#2FMcQthsx8xBGQ0g.99
Medical marijuana / A step forward
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/editorials/medical-marijuana-a-step-forward/article_8cc36a69-a72d-5db5-beb1-b03727905389.html
Christie is no supporter of medical marijuana in N.J.
http://em.gmnews.com/news/2013-08-28/Columns/Christie_is_no_supporter_of_medical_marijuana_in_N.html
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philly420/NJs_failed_weed_state_and_the_other_states_eager_to_repeat_its.html#2FMcQthsx8xBGQ0g.99
Medical marijuana / A step forward
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/editorials/medical-marijuana-a-step-forward/article_8cc36a69-a72d-5db5-beb1-b03727905389.html
Christie is no supporter of medical marijuana in N.J.
http://em.gmnews.com/news/2013-08-28/Columns/Christie_is_no_supporter_of_medical_marijuana_in_N.html
HomegrownRadioNJ.org ~ Signpost To New Space - 8-22-13 - Ken Wolski - RN-ED - CMMNJ
http://www.mixcloud.com/djezywind/homegrownradionj-signpost-to-new-space-8-22-13-ken-wolski-rn-ed-cmmnj/
http://www.mixcloud.com/djezywind/homegrownradionj-signpost-to-new-space-8-22-13-ken-wolski-rn-ed-cmmnj/
Extra:
The real dope on medical pothttp://www.nydailynews.com/real-dope-medical-pot-article-1.1431275
Gary Storck: Medical marijuana laws should include home cultivation
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/mailbag/gary-storck-medical-marijuana-laws-should-include-home-cultivation/article_de9463ee-6b0c-548f-bc65-64d5a772dd38.html
Mormon mom wants medical marijuana for her sick son
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56788108-78/marijuana-utah-medical-stockton.html.csp
Massachusetts: The Department of Health Receives 181 Dispensary License Applications
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-/massachusetts-the-departm_b_3826903.html
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56788108-78/marijuana-utah-medical-stockton.html.csp
Massachusetts: The Department of Health Receives 181 Dispensary License Applications
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-/massachusetts-the-departm_b_3826903.html
Voice for Camden Frank Fulbrook dies
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20130827/NEWS01/308270044
THE AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF JUICING RAW CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) LEAVES
http://fitlife.tv/the-amazing-health-benefits-of-juicing-raw-cannabis-marijuana-leaves/
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20130827/NEWS01/308270044
THE AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF JUICING RAW CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) LEAVES
http://fitlife.tv/the-amazing-health-benefits-of-juicing-raw-cannabis-marijuana-leaves/
"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/
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/
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