Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #2
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve December 2015 minutes. Note change from Room #3 to Room #2 for 2016 meetings. Discuss:
CMMNJ testified at the Senate Health Committee on 12/21/15. Two marijuana bills were considered: S3162, to ensure workplace protections for medical marijuana patients was released from committee; S2898, to authorize medical marijuana for qualifying patients with PTSD was discussed (thanks to J. Miller) but not voted on at the hearing. Chairman Vitale thought S2898 would pass out of committee at a subsequent hearing.
Gov. Christie signed A4587 on 11/9 to require schools to permit oral marijuana use by qualified patients, but the Barbour lawsuit continues so that nurses can administer it.
CMMNJ Year End Report for 2015 was published; detailed account/audit of finances sent to Board members.
Upcoming Events:
Jon Peditto sentencing January 2016, Toms River--faces 10 year minimum (he was very pleased to get the $200 and the letter from NJWeedman's 420 POW fundraiser on 12/20).
“CMMNJ TV” taping 1/19/16 at Princeton Community TV Studio, 10 am to 2 pm; Mary Lynn Mathre, RN scheduled to appear by Skype.
American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) meeting scheduled for NJWeedman's "Joint" at 322 E. State St., Trenton, NJ 7pm to 8:30 pm
Free, live streaming "Cannabis Health Summit," 1/23 & 1/24; http://cannabishealthsummit.com/
Patients Out of Time conference, 4/14-16/16, Baltimore.
Treasury report: Checking: $2335; PayPal: $3650. Multicolored hemp bands from Romania--Suggested retail price: $3/apiece; 2 for $5. Wholesale prices are available.
CMMNJ's meetings are the 2nd 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
December 8, 2015
November 2015 minutes approved. December meeting was podcast by SativaCross.
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMNI_LGKC9E
Historic Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to legalize marijuana for adults in NJ, 11/16/15, with NJUMR Press Conference, and Die In at the State House, Trenton.
Gov. Christie signed A4587 on 11/9/15—Requires schools to permit medical marijuana use by qualifying patients. Barbour lawsuit continues to have nurses administer it.
Upcoming Events: Jon Peditto sentencing 12/23, Toms River--faces 10 year minimum.
(Late note: Peditto sentencing was postponed to January 2016.)
Obama: Fire DEA head for calling medical marijuana a joke--over 100,000 agree. California judge to DEA: Stop interfering with state mediccal marijuana laws!
Food & clothing drive, "NJ Weedman's Joint" 322 E. State St., Trenton, until 12/19.
2016 CMMNJ meetings will be in Room #2 at the Lawrence Library--no mtngs. April or July of 2016.
Ken: ask Asm. Gusciora if S2898 (PTSD bill) can get a hearing in Senate Health Committee.
Recent events: “CMMNJ TV” taping 12/1/15 at Princeton Community TV Studio--great interviews with Ari Rosmarin from NJ ACLU and Dr. David Nathan from NJUMR.
"Ethical Decisions & Medical Marijuana" TREC Conference, Burlco College, 11/10/15.
2015 Reform Conference, 11/18-21/15, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA.
Roland Ramos scheduling events in Newark galleries 11/12 & 11/15.
Thursday Statehouse Podcasts--party marking suspension of regular podcasts 11/19 after 34 straight weeks (4/2/15 to 11/19/15) rain or shine.
Breakwater ATC opened in Cranbury, NJ on 10/15, making a total of 5 ATCs in NJ.
Compassionate Sciences ATC is offering 20% discount (1/4 oz. for $65).
Legalization Resolution tabled by Trenton City Council on 11/5/15; Voorhees, Camden?
Treasury report: Checking: $2527; PayPal: $3626. Check for $155 sent to Jim Miller for podcast expenses. Multicolored hemp bands from Romania--Suggested retail price: $3/apiece; 2 for $5. Wholesale prices are available.
CMMNJ's meetings are the 2nd 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.
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Judges nix evidence found in medical marijuana patient's home
http://www.nj.com/sussex-county/index.ssf/2015/12/appeals_court_upholds_ruling_favoring_medical_mari.html
N.J. Senate panel approves job protection for medical marijuana patients
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/senate_panel_approves_job_protection_for_medical_m.html
Philly420: Two bills that would expand N.J. medical marijuana law debated
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/Philly420_two_senate_bills_NJ_medical_marijuana_law.html#fyK3BmiiDeeOdl4z.99
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NJ Weedman opens businesses across from Trenton City Hall
http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151228/stories-of-the-year-nj-weedman-opens-businesses-across-from-trenton-city-hall
CMMNJ TV: Dr. David Nathan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZEJs0Jwkxc
Prioritizing Alcohol Prevention: Establishing Alcohol as the Gateway Drug and Linking Age of First Drink With Illicit Drug Use.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26645418
GUSCIORA: Legalized pot could revitalize Atlantic City
http://www.app.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/01/04/legal-marijuana-atlantic-city/78262654/?fb_action_ids=10153332836538657&fb_action_types=og.comments
Our view: No reason for N.J. to rush to legalize marijuana
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-no-reason-for-n-j-to-rush-to/article_0702f529-c3a1-5927-a044-d5f518adc201.html?fb_action_ids=10153318447533657&fb_action_types=og.comments
Marijuana decriminalization law begins today (Delaware)
http://delawarestatenews.net/news/marijuana-decriminalization-law-begins-today/
O’Shaughnessy’s Winter 2015/16 (the new issue is out)
http://www.beyondthc.com/
Here’s How Many People Fatally Overdosed On Marijuana Last Year
http://dailyamerica.info/heres-how-many-people-fatally-overdosed-on-marijuana-last-year/
Philly420: 2015 proved greening of America well underway
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/Philly420_2015_proved_greening_of_America_well_underway.html#jEXSciCdAdHG2SSm.99
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