Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve August 2015 minutes. Discuss:
About 50,000 all hemp wristbands and necklaces were donated to CMMNJ by Pete Christopher. The multicolored wristbands and necklaces were hand-rolled in Romania. Suggested: $3/apiece; 2 for $5.
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.
Unfavorable response to Barbour lawsuit against LARC School & Maple Shade BOE on 6/25.
“CMMNJ TV”—taping 8/18: Next taping: Sept. 29, 2015, noon to 4 pm—all Spanish episode.
Weekly Statehouse Podcasts: see Facebook “Friends of CMMNJ” or Sativa Cross for details.
CMMNJ Patient Handbook 2015—photo of ATC “trademark” removed prior to further distribution.
Upcoming Events: NJWeedman’s event, Sat., 9/5/15, and March for Ganja, 9/4/15, Trenton.
"Higher Ground @ Asbury Spark" on 9/11, 12 & 13, Asbury Park, with Roland Ramos.
Septemberfest: on 9/13, 10 am to 5 pm (rain date 9/20) in Hamilton Twp’s. Veterans Park.
PicklePalooza, 9/19, Island Beach State Park.
Burlington Co. Library, Volunteer event, 9/19/15.
Boston Freedom Rally 9/26 (noon to 8) & 9/27/ (noon to 6).
NJ Cannabis Freedom Rally, 10/17/15, 1pm, Trenton State House.
2015 Reform Conference, 11/18-21, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA.
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection 10/19/15; jury nullification trial 10/20/15.
Treasury report: Checking: $3432; 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
August 11, 2015
Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches New High in NJ in FDU Poll.
NJWeedman’s marijuana conviction appeal was denied by Superior Court Appellate Div. Courts remain openly hostile to marijuana. Less than 1% chance that the NJ Supreme Court will review the appellate decision. Ed Hannaman to check with Constitutional Law clinic at R.U.
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 and the Senate by 6/29; awaits action by Gov. Christie.
Per aide from Sen. Scutari’s office, CC does not have to act until the next time the Assembly has a quorum, perhaps mid-September or later. Await response to Barbour lawsuit against LARC School & Maple Shade BOE (hearing 6/25).
Jim Ross case discussed; Jim faces charges in Palmyra Municipal Court for a having three year old medical marijuana bottle from an ATC.
Sue Livio to look into delay by DOH in adding qualifying conditions for marijuana therapy.
“CMMNJ TV”—taping canceled 7/23: Next taping: August 18, 2015, noon to 4 pm.
Weekly Statehouse Podcasts: see Facebook “Friends of CMMNJ” & Sativa Cross for details. “Magic Butter Machine” raffled off monthly on the podcast--retail value $175 - $200
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.
DPA Conference—2015 Reform Conference 11/18 to 11/21/15, Washington, D.C.
Treasury report: Checking: $2277; PayPal: $3258.
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
http://www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization
http://www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Medical marijuana in NJ, nearly six years later
Irish Legislature (Oireachtas) Urged to Reform Drug Policy
Teen marijuana users turn out fine — major study finds
NJ Weedman taking marijuana conviction to high court
NJ Weedman: I got punched in the stomach by the NJ Appeals Court last week
NJ Weedman’s Passing the Joint: Trenton City Council needs to smoke a joint
UPDATED: N.J. judge rules teen cannot have medical marijuana at school
Parents continue to fight for daughter’s use of marijuana
Camden lawmaker, Maple Shade family fight to give daughter medical marijuana oil at school
State by state, medical marijuana rules are all over the map
Is There A Medical Marijuana Doctor Shortage In New Jersey?
This is How Much Marijuana Prohibition Costs You, the Taxpayer
Anonymous Claims, The Federal Gov’t Has KNOWN Cannabis Cures Cancer Since 1974
The Endocannabinoid System: What Nurses Need to Know, An Introduction
Why nurses are vital to the medical cannabis community
Congress’ summer fling with marijuana
CMMNJ TV - Randy Thompson "Help Not Handcuffs"
CMMNJ TV - Mary Jane Bunker
CMMNJ TV- Vanessa Maria
D.A.R.E. Published an Op-Ed Calling for Marijuana Legalization [Updated]
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