Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve April 2014 minutes. Discuss:
Growing support for Sen. Nick Scutari’s marijuana legalization legislation, S1896, and Assembly companion bill, A3094, sponsored by Asw. Linda Stender and Asm. Reed Gusciora.
Upcoming Events:
Patients Out of Time Conference, May 8 – 10, Portland, Oregon with certification course given by American Cannabis Nurses Assn.
Recent events:
Monthly NORML NJ mtng. at Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon, Trenton, 5/12/14 at 7 pm.
Marijuana Legalization Panel: Montclair State University, 4/17/14, Montclair, NJ.
4/20 Rally at the Trenton Statehouse at 4:20 pm.
“Ignorance is No Excuse” tour distributes the MMP A.G. guidelines to local P.D.’s.
New York Market Radio (NYMRAD) Interview, 4/30/14 in NYC.
Decarceration panel and demonstration, 5/2/14, New Brunswick, NJ.
CMMNJ meets Telemundo in “Marijuana: A question of life” Parts I & II.
Treasury report: Checking: $4183; PayPal: $3727.
CMMNJ's meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., Tel. #609.882.9246. All are welcome. (Meeting at the library does not imply Mercer County’s 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,
April 8, 2014
Sen. Scutari introduced S1896, marijuana legalization legislation on March 24, 2014; Assembly companion bill, A3094, introduced by Asm. Reed Gusciora & Asw. Linda Stender.
NJ State Prosecutor’s Assn. (150 state prosecutors) endorse legalization of marijuana!
ACLU NJ calls for legalization, taxation and regulation of marijuana as a top priority.
Gallup Poll from 10/13 show 58% of Americans support marijuana legalization.
“Ignorance is No Excuse” tour of NJ police departments with Lefty and Chuck document their attempt to find areas to safely medicate in NJ and distribute the A.G. guidelines to local P.D.’s.
Nick to see about using Princeton TV station for medical marijuana info.
Petition on Change.org to allow edible marijuana products for adults in NJ.
Upcoming Events:
Marijuana Legalization Panel: Montclair State University, 4/17/14 at 2:45 pm, Montclair, NJ.
4/20 Rally at the Trenton Statehouse at 4:20 pm.
Patients Out of Time Conference, May 8 – 10, Portland, Oregon.
Recent events: NORML NJ mtng. at Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon, Trenton, 4/14/14 at 7 pm.
Joys of Hemp Expo, Embassy Suites Piscataway, NJ, April 4 - 6. CMMNJ has table & talk.
NCADD Panel: National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, 3/25, New Brunswick.
NORML NJ Women’s Alliance at Ramapo College, 3/13/14, Mahwah.
Town Hall demonstrations let Gov. Christie know we are not done expanding the MMP.
Radio interview with Peter Lamont: Marijuana in the Garden State with Ken Wolski, 3/31/14.
Sanjay Gupta’s documentary, “Weed 2” aired on CNN, 3/11/14, with the Wilson family.
Sentencing of Chris Goldstein & Don DeZarn 3/26 in federal court for marijuana possession--2 years supervised probation, $3000 fine, and both banned from Independence Hall National Park.
Treasury report: Checking: $3959; PayPal: $3882.
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.
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Introducing the American Cannabis Nurses Association
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/04/23/introducing-american-cannabis-nurses-association/
Petition: Allow edibles for patients of all ages
http://www.change.org/petitions/chris-christie-allow-edibles-for-patients-of-all-ages
NJ split on legalizing marijuana, Monmouth/APP poll says
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20140409/NJNEWS10/304090011/NJ-split-on-legalizing-marijuana-Monmouth-APP-poll-says
Monmouth Poll: New Jerseyans split on pot legalization
http://www.politickernj.com/72515/monmouth-poll-new-jerseyans-split-pot-legalization
New Jersey and the Pot-ential Legalization of Marijuana
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/healthquest/new-jersey-and-the-pot-ential-legalization-of-marijuana
@ ISSUE: To legalize pot… or not
Don't ignore fact marijuana is addictive, destructive drug, By Mary Pat Angelini
Prohibition leads to host of problems, By Neill Franklin
Societal costs not worth the revenue, By Karen A. Sabet
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20140413/NJOPINION06/304130020/-ISSUE-legalize-pot-not
Medical marijuana survey for physicians
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VNN9LBX
N.J. Weedman Joined by Democrats Seeking Marijuana Taxes
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-04-15/pot-bills-show-n-dot-j-dot-democrats-sense-promise-in-weedman-s-quest
SAVE THE WEEDMOBIL
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-the-weedmobil
What if People Did Come to New Jersey to Get High? [POLL]
http://nj1015.com/what-if-people-did-come-to-new-jersey-to-get-high-poll/?fb_action_ids=10152081232893657&fb_action_types=og.comments&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582&trackback=tsmclip
Marijuana Legalization Companion Bill Filed In New Jersey Assembly
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2014/30652/marijuana-legalization-companion-bill-filed-in-new-jersey-assembly/
INTERVIEW: Ed Forchion “NJ Weedman” on Civil Rights, Chris Christie, and CBD
http://www.ladybud.com/2014/04/18/interview-ed-forchion-nj-weedman-on-civil-rights-chris-christie-and-cbd/
Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Bills Reintroduced in New Jersey
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2014/30539/medical-marijuana-patient-protection-bills-reintroduced-in-new-jersey/
Advocates make push to legalize marijuana in NJ
http://www.bradenton.com/2014/04/20/5112945/advocates-make-push-to-legalize.html
Medical marijuana advocates fire up outside NJ Statehouse
http://cliffviewpilot.com/medical-marijuana-advocates-fire-up-outside-nj-statehouse/
Marijuana Day Rally
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Marijuana-Day-Rally/255943031
N.J. Weedman, marijuana legalization activists protest outside Statehouse in Trenton (photos)
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/04/photos_nj_weedman_marijuana_legalization_activists_protest_outside_statehouse_in_trenton.html#incart_river
Do You Favor Full Legalization vs. Decriminalization of Small Amounts of Pot? [POLL]
http://nj1015.com/do-you-favor-full-legalization-vs-decriminalization-of-small-amounts-of-pot-poll/?fb_action_ids=10152054383498657&fb_action_types=og.comments&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582&trackback=tsmclip
NJ Gov Christie Castigated for Roadblocks on Cannabis
http://thiscantbehappening.net/node/2264
Gov. Chris Christie stands firm against recreational marijuana
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/04/22/Gov-Chris-Christie-stands-firm-against-recreational-marijuana/1551398178215/#ixzz30m31YWXB
New Jersey: Change.org Petition To Allow Edible Marijuana For All Ages
http://www.ladybud.com/2014/04/22/new-jersey-change-org-petition-to-allow-edible-marijuana/
Telemundo:
"Marijuana: A question of life"
http://www.telemundo47.com/responde/Marihuana-Cuestion-de-vida-Liz-Gonzalez-Telemundo-Responde-257579991.html
"Marijuana: A question of life" (Part II)
http://www.telemundo47.com/responde/Marihuana-Cuestion-de-vida-Liz-Gonzalez-Telemundo-Responde-parte-2-257674871.html
Congressman Pushes 'Conservative' Plan for Marijuana at Pharmacies
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/05/01/congressman-pushes-conservative-plan-for-marijuana-at-pharmacies
67% of U.S. Doctors Say Cannabis ‘Should Be A Medical Option’
http://www.leafscience.com/2014/04/02/67-u-s-doctors-say-cannabis-medical-option/
Medical marijuana a dilemma for NJ Transit worker
http://www.northjersey.com/news/medical-marijuana-a-dilemma-for-nj-transit-worker-1.839462
Chris Christie: 'I'll Consider' Edible Medical Marijuana For Adults
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/04/chris-christie-medical-marijuana_n_5091986.html
New Jersey Governor Agrees to Possible Changes to Medical Marijuana Law
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2014/30488/new-jersey-governor-agrees-to-possible-changes-to-medical-marijuana-law/
NJ Medical Marijuana User Made to Enter Rehab
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/healthquest/nj-medical-marijuana-user-made-to-enter-rehab
NJ Transit should be sensible about medical marijuana: Editorial
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/04/nj_transit_should_be_sensible_about_medical_marijuana_editorial.html
Jesse Ventura: Why on Earth is Government Deciding How Marijuana Can be Used and Who Can Prescribe It?
http://www.ronpaulchannel.com/video/jesse-ventura-earth-government-deciding-marijuana-can-used-can-prescribe/
The Eighth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, Portland, Oregon, May 8-10, 2014:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hdLwFwWgY
NJ voters more laid back about marijuana, poll says
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/04/nj_voters_more_laid_back_about_marijuana_poll_says.html#incart_river
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