CMMNJ Agenda for Aug. 11, 2015 Public Meeting

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda 
Lawrence Twp. Library, Rm. #3
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

Approve July 2015 minutes. Discuss:

Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches New High in NJ in Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll.

Asbury Park Resolution in support of legalizing marijuana passed unanimously by city council and mayor on 7/8/15.  Now on to 564 other NJ municipalities.

A4587—Requires schools to permit medical marijuana use by qualifying patients.  Introduced on 6/22/15, passed the Assembly on 6/25; passed the Senate on 6/29; awaits action by Gov. Christie.
Await response to Barbour lawsuit against LARC School & Maple Shade BOE (hearing 6/25).

NJ State Senate support sought for bills that were OK’d by the Assembly: A-3726/S2898 – OK’s medical marijuana for PTSD; A-4286/S2899 - OKs transfer of marijuana between ATCs; CR224/SCR166 - Medical marijuana regulations are inconsistent with legislative intent.

“CMMNJ TV”—taping canceled 7/23: Next taping: August 18, 2015, noon to 4 pm.

Weekly Statehouse Podcasts: see Facebook “Friends of CMMNJ” and SativaCross.com for details.

CMMNJ Patient Handbook 2015—no reply from DOH to 6/9 letter re: handbooks in ATCs.

Upcoming Events:
Asbury Park Event Sept. 11, 12 & 13 by Roland Ramos & Sara Sensimilla.
Septemberfest application in for 9/6 (rain date 9/13) await approval by Hamilton Twp.
Boston Freedom Rally 9/26 (noon to 8) & 9/27/ (noon to 6) CMMNJ application sent.
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection 10/19/15; jury nullification trial 10/20/15.

Recent events:
Weed & Greet Summer BBQ at NJWeedman’s “Joint” 8/1/15.
Hemp Heals, Philly, 7/31/15.

Treasury report: Checking: $2777; PayPal: $3772.

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. 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 
July 14, 2015

Asbury Park Resolution in support of legalizing marijuana was passed unanimously by city council and mayor on 7/8/15.  Now on to 564 other NJ municipalities!  See blog, below.

A4587—Requires schools to permit the use of medical marijuana for qualifying patients.  Introduced on 6/22/15, passed the Assembly on 6/25; passed the Senate on 6/29; awaits action by Gov. Christie.  (If CC signs, Ed gives CMMNJ $10; Nick owes Miller $5.)

F/U with head of Senate Health Committee re: bills that were OK’d by the Assembly: A-3726/S2898 - Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with PTSD; A-4286/S2899 - OKs transfer of excess medical marijuana between ATCs; ACR224/SCR166 - Certain medical marijuana regulations are inconsistent with legislative intent.

Print source for NORML’s “Emerging Clinical Applications’ booklet or put it on flash drives?

NJWeedman’s Joint Resolution by NJ Legislature in support of his Tenton restaurant & temple.

“CMMNJ TV”—taping 7/23 canceled; next taping 8/18, noon to 4 pm. Guests?

Weekly Statehouse Podcasts: see Facebook “Friends of CMMNJ” for photos and details.

CMMNJ Patient Handbook 2015--OK to put handbooks in ATCs? Letter to DOH to have Handbooks in ATC’s went out 6/9/15—over 60 days.

Smoke Down Prohibition 2.0: The Return, 7/10, Love Park, Philly, very successful; no arrests.
Slightly Stoopid, Stone Pony, Asbury Park, 7/11, with Ken, Eric & Amanda--$500 to CMMNJ.

Upcoming Events: Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; 8/3/15; jury nullification attempt.
Fundraiser for CMMNJ? CMMNJ needs to participate in more community events to raise funds and to collect more email addresses.

PA Medical Marijuana bill discussed along with opposition by PA Medical Society.

Jessie Sanders case in South Jersey discussed along with letter of support.

Treasury report: Checking: $2277; PayPal: $3258.

More info:  Ken Wolski, RN, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
http://www.cmmnj.org

Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:

Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches New High in NJ in Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll
http://publicmind.fdu.edu/2015/150731/

Resolution in support of legalizing, taxing and regulating marijuana for adults in New Jersey
http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2015/07/resolution-in-support-of-legalizing.html

NJ Weedman: Reefer Robberies — I salute the real 420 dealers
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150802/nj-weedman-reefer-robberies-x2014-i-salute-the-real-420-dealers

Oh Hell Yes Smokedown Prohibition 2.0
http://phillydeclaration.org/2015/07/02/oh-hell-yes-smokedown-prohibition-2-0/

VIDEO: Weedney Houston Performs Throughout Gayborhood
http://www.phillymag.com/g-philly/2015/07/07/video-weedney-houston-performs-throughout-gayborhood/#more-2980904

10 Ways to Be a Responsible Cannabis User
http://greenflowermedia.com/article/10-ways-to-be-a-responsible-cannabis-user/

1 Statistic that demonstrates why the marijuana movement is so powerful
http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2015/08/02/1-statistic-that-demonstrates-why-marijuana-movement-is-so-powerful/

Pro-pot rally lights up in LOVE Park in Philly at 4:20 p.m. (VIDEO)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/07/love_park_rally_to_support_marijuana_decriminaliza.html

Philly420: Taxing Pa. medical marijuana the wrong approach
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/philly420/Philly420_Taxing_Pa_medical_marijuana_the_wrong_approach.html#i5fIlcVp0CzGKtmo.99

How ‘Medical’ Is Marijuana?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/upshot/is-there-anything-actually-medical-about-medical-marijuana.html?emc=edit_tnt_20150720&nlid=17961243&tntemail0=y&_r=0&abt=0002&abg=1

What I Learned at the Weed Dispensary
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/opinion/what-i-learned-at-the-weed-dispensary.html?emc=edit_tnt_20150728&nlid=17961243&tntemail0=y

New York Senator Schumer Co-Sponsors Federal Medical Marijuana Legislation
http://www.theweedblog.com/new-york-senator-schumer-co-sponsors-federal-medical-marijuana-legislation/

New York State Awards 5 Medical Marijuana Licenses
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/01/nyregion/new-york-state-awards-5-medical-marijuana-licenses.html?emc=edit_tnt_20150731&nlid=17961243&tntemail0=y

Support for legalized pot in NJ reaches new highs
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/support-for-legalized-pot-in-nj-reaches-new-highs/article_d5ffe68e-3773-11e5-a348-2f41f1948875.html

'Don't Let My Daughter Die, Governor!' Drug Warrior Chris Christie Promises to Escalate the War on Weed
https://reason.com/blog/2015/08/01/chris-christie-medical-marijuana-child

The Scientist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csbJnBKqwIw

Chris Christie To Overturn Marijuana Legalization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtHWAnm01b4