Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve February 2015 minutes. Discuss:
NJ United for Marijuana Reform (NJUMR) Press Conference, 2/18 in Newark, NJ with NJ ACLU, LEAP, Municipal Prosecutors Assn., & NAACP; CMMNJ endorsed.
CMMNJ testifies at Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee Hearing, 3/2/15.
“CMMNJ TV”--two episodes taped 2/24: Roger & Lora (Genny) Barbour & Hugh Giordano. Shows air Tues., 10 pm & Fri., 10:30 am on Comcast Ch. 30 & Verizon FIOS Ch. 45. Next taping: 3/31, noon to 4 pm. New HD equipment at the Princeton Community TV studio!
“Petition for Rulemaking,” for MMP reg changes; media reports DOH will respond 3/15.
Current NJ marijuana bills: A3525/S2312 (comprehensive MMP fix); S1896/A3094 (legalize, tax and regulate marijuana); A3726 (adds PTSD); A218 (decrim).
Upcoming Events:
NLRB Hearing 3/16, 6th & Chestnut, Philly 10 am: UFCW v. CCF.
NJ SPRING SMOKE-OUT Sat., March 21, 2:00pm march to Trenton State House.
“Medical Marijuana: Myths & Medicine,” PA State Nurses Assn., 3/26/15 Millersville Univ.
ASA’s National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, March 27-31st in Washington, DC.
"Patients Out of Time" conference, W. Palm Beach, Florida, 5/21-23/15. http://bit.ly/1z3o1Y3
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection to start. Jury nullification attempt.
PA joint House committee hearing on SB3, 3/24/15, 800 Spruce St., Philadelphia, 10 am.
CMMNJ Patient Handbook being printed.
Recent events: Grand Rounds: “Medical Marijuana” at Princeton House, 2/23/15 Dr. Marcu.
March for the Love of Cannabis, 101 S. Market Street, Wilmington, De 2/14/15.
“Cannabis & the Endocannabinoid System” webinar, Dr. Aggarwal, 2/21 & 3/7.
AAP endorsed limited pediatric use, rescheduling, & decrim for minors and young adults.
PA Medical cannabis bill, SB 3 hearing 2/25, Harrisburg.
Treasury report: Checking: $3651; PayPal: $3526.
CMMNJ's meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., 08648 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
February 10, 2015
January 2015 minutes approved. Discuss:
NLRB Hearing 3/16 in Philly: UFCW v. CCF ATC: discussion by Hugh Giordano, union rep. UFCW supports marijuana reform to help patients, union & industry. TV interview scheduled for UFCW union rep for 2/24.
“CMMNJ TV” Princeton TV wants two shows edited and handed in this week.
PA SB3 medical marijuana bill, not better yet; needs many amendments. Gov. Wolf supportive.
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection/nullification starts in three weeks for 17 plants.
Jim Miller discusses Op Ed re: opiate addiction; Jim plans to respond to this.
Fully Baked Radio” interview, 1/19 with Ken & Jim M. "Cannabis Frontier" interview, 1/24.
CMMNJ awaits action on “Petition for Rulemaking” requesting MMP regulatory changes; write letters of support to DOH.
Support NJ marijuana bills: A3726 (PTSD); A3525/S2312 (MMP fix); S1896/A3094 (legalize); A218 (decrim).
Treasury report: Checking: $3696; PayPal: $3526. CMMNJ is selling hand-rolled hemp bracelets/necklaces from Romania @ $3 each or 2/$5.
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Marijuana legal in New Jersey?
This new coalition launches effort to legalize it, tax it
http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2015/02/coalition_launches_to_advocate_for_legalization_ta.html
Endorse NJUMR (New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform)
https://www.njumr.org/action-center/endorse-njumr/
Daily Marijuana Use Is Not Associated with Brain Morphometric Measures in Adolescents or Adults
http://www.jneurosci.org/content/35/4/1505.abstract
Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System
http://mycompassion.org/event-1832565
NJ Weedman’s Passing the Joint: The cure for what ails you
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150204/nj-weedmans-passing-the-joint-the-cure-for-what-ails-you
U.S.: Pot use doesn't increase crash risk
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/06/us-evidence-marijuana-leads-higher-crash-risk/23004549/
Le’Or aims to put marijuana legalization on the Jewish agenda
http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/73941/leor-aims-to-put-marijuana-legalization-on-the-jewish-agenda/
Christie on the issues: Marijuana
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/02/christie_on_the_issues_marijuana.html
Group Launches Campaign to Legalize Marijuana in New Jersey
http://www.wsj.com/news/article_email/SB12044330730223914681904580468230840816208-lMyQjAxMTI1MDE0ODQxMzgzWj?mod=wsj
Is it Time to Legalize, Tax and Regulate Marijuana in N.J.?
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/is-it-time-to-legalize-tax-and-regulate-marijuana-in-nj
NJ Weedman’s Passing the Joint: If you don’t know your history, you can’t guide your future
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150218/nj-weedmans-passing-the-joint-if-you-dont-know-your-history-you-cant-guide-your-future
NJ Weedman’s Passing the Joint: The butthurt is high over being snubbed by new marijuana coalition
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150225/nj-weedmans-passing-the-joint-the-butthurt-is-high-over-being-snubbed-by-new-marijuana-coalition
NCNORML at the Moral March February 14, 2015 in Raleigh, NC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0XeFHnK46A
Philly420: Marijuana goes legal in D.C. and Alaska
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/philly420/Philly420_Marijuana_goes_legal_in_DC_and_Alaska.html#QBZMSrwFwrkCE8Gi.99
Did Smoking Pot Mess Up Your Brain?
Actually, research suggests that the chemicals in marijuana might protect against Alzheimer’s.
https://medium.com/midcentury-modern/did-pot-mess-up-your-brain-1f63ab4f8481
Philly420: Privatizing Pa. liquor shows marijuana hypocrisy
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/philly420/Philly420_Privatizing_Pa_liquor_shows_marijuana_hypocrisy.html#zFiAwSpCQigG3Umv.99
Freedom Leaf
http://online.fliphtml5.com/wixy/kvlp/
Is the grass greener? The highs and lows of marijuana decriminalization in Philly
http://articles.philly.com/2015-02-26/news/59504746_1_marijuana-decriminalization-new-ordinance-racial-disparity
Trenton’s Biggest Buzzkill
http://politickernj.com/2015/02/trentons-biggest-buzzkill/
N.J. medical marijuana program stagnating
because state limits illnesses, bars edibles, critics say
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/nj_medical_marijuana_program_stagnating_because_of.html
How New Jersey could legalize pot: Letter
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/how_new_jersey_could_legalize_pot_letter.html
Philly420: The DEA's stoner rabbits
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/philly420/Philly420_The_DEAs_Marijuana_Easter_Bunny_.html
NORML Debunks Latest Smear Campaign Against Cannabis
http://naturalrevolution.org/norml-debunks-latest-smear-campaign-against-cannabis/
CMMNJ TV: Genny's Mom & Dad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTBMMyBzlJc
Coalition Pushes for Legalization of Marijuana in New Jersey
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Coalition-Plans-Push-to-Legalize-Marijuana-in-New-Jersey-292420421.html#ixzz3TXJAHaFI
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