CMMNJ Meeting Agenda for May 13, 2014

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

CMMNJ April 2014 Meeting Agenda

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda 
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

Approve March 2014 minutes. Discuss:

Sen. Nick Scutari introduced marijuana legalization legislation, S1896, on March 24, 2014;
Assembly companion bill, A3094, introduced by Asm. Reed Gusciora and Asw. Linda Stender.

Upcoming Events:
Ramapo College NORML Greenfest, 4/13/14, 10 am to 7 pm, Mahwah, NJ.
NORML NJ meeting at Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon, Trenton, 4/14/14 at 7 pm.
Marijuana Legalization Debate: Montclair State College, 4/17/14 at 2:45 pm, Montclair, NJ.
4/20 Rally at the Trenton Statehouse on 4/20 at 4:20 pm (following a march from the Trenton Train Station).
SMOKE DOWN PROHIBITION 4/20/14, Independence Park, Philadelphia, PA. 3 – 4:20 pm.
Patients Out of Time Conference, May 8 – 10, Portland, Oregon.

Recent events:
Joys of Hemp Expo, Embassy Suites Piscataway, NJ, April 4 - 6.  CMMNJ has table & talk.
ASA’s National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, April 5 – 7th, Mayflower Hotel in D.C.
Marijuana Panel Discussion at the NCADD, 3/25/14, New Brunswick, NJ.
“Ignorance is No Excuse” tour distributes the MMP A.G. guidelines to local P.D.’s.
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 NJ/CO Wilson family.
Sentencing of Chris Goldstein & Don DeZarn 3/26/14 in federal court for marijuana possession.  Chris and Don were sentenced to 2 years supervised probation, $3000 fine each, and banned from Independence Hall National Historic Park.

Treasury report: Checking: $3959; PayPal: $3882.

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
March 11, 2014 

Sen. Scutari may introduce marijuana legalization legislation by March 25, 2014.

Asm. Gusciora introduced A2842, a bill that decriminalizes one ounce of marijuana in NJ.

Dr. Gupta’s CNN Special, “Weed 2, Cannabis Madness” airs on CNN at 10 pm tonight, 3/11/14.
NJ’s own Wilson family is featured prominently.

“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.

DOH produced two Medicinal Marijuana Program reports due to Appellate Court decision.

Jim Miller to f/u with NJ Hospice & Palliative Care Assn. re: reporter Kim Mulford.

Upcoming Events:
Sentencing of Chris Goldstein & Don DeZarn 3/26/14 in federal court for marijuana possession.
Joys of Hemp Expo, Embassy Suites Piscataway, NJ, April 4 - 6.  CMMNJ has table & talk.
ASA’s National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, April 5 – 7th, Mayflower Hotel in D.C.
4/20 Rally at the Trenton Statehouse at 4:20 pm (following march from the Train Station).
SMOKE DOWN PROHIBITION 4/20/14: Independence Park, Philadelphia, PA. 3 – 4:20 pm.
Patients Out of Time Conference, May 8 – 10, Portland, Oregon.
Marijuana Legalization Debates featuring CMMNJ:
Montclair State College, 4/17/14 at 2:45 pm, Montclair, NJ;
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, 3/25/14, New Brunswick, NJ.
NORML NJ Women’s Alliance at Ramapo College, 3/13/14 at 1 pm.

Recent events: N
NORML NJ mtng. at Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon, Trenton, 3/10/14 at 7 pm.
CMMNJ testified at the Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee on NJ’s MMP, 2/20/14.
Parents’ Medical Marijuana Press Conference, State House, 2/27/14.
“Going Away Party” for Medical Refugee Diane Fornbacher, Collingswood, NJ 2/22/14.

Treasury report: Checking: $3929; PayPal: $3902.

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:

Radio interview with Peter Lamont: Marijuana in the Garden State with Mr. Ken Wolski
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/understandingthelaw/2014/03/31/episode-43-marijuana-in-the-garden-state-with-mr-ken-wolski

Pot should be legal, NJ prosecutors say
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/nj_prosecutors_in_favor_of_legalizing_marijuana.html

The Eighth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, Portland, Oregon, May 8-10, 2014:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hdLwFwWgY

Legalization of marijuana mulled by South Jersey lawmakers
http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2014/03/south_jersey_lawmakers_mulling_over_possible_legalization_of_marijuana.html

Five Reasons Chris Christie Is Wrong About Pot Legalization
http://thefederalist.com/2014/03/28/five-reasons-chris-christie-is-wrong-about-pot-legalization/

Dems: NJ’s Medical Marijuana Program Not Working [AUDIO]
http://nj1015.com/dems-njs-medical-marijuana-program-not-working/?trackback=tsmclip

N.J. files progress reports on marijuana dispensaries
http://articles.philly.com/2014-03-06/news/47938457_1_marijuana-dispensaries-health-commissioner-mary-o-dowd-medical-marijuana

Gupta: 'I am doubling down' on medical marijuana
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/health/gupta-medical-marijuana/index.html

NJ medical marijuana program won't consider expanding disease list until 2015
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/nj_medical_marijuana_program_wont_consider_adding_new_illnesses_until_2015.html

Should Medical Marijuana Advertisements Air on Television? [POLL]
 http://nj1015.com/should-medical-marijuana-advertisements-air-on-television-poll/?trackback=tsmclip

Colorado reports $2M in recreational pot taxes in 1st month of sales
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/03/colorado_reports_2m_in_recreational_pot_taxes_in_1st_month_of_sales.html

Lawmaker behind medical marijuana wants N.J. to permit recreational use
http://articles.philly.com/2014-03-26/news/48563466_1_medical-marijuana-bill-marijuana-sales-scutari

Policy forum panel: 'Decriminalize marijuana'
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20140325/NJNEWS10/303250031/Policy-forum-panel-Decriminalize-marijuana-

Recording for 2014 NCADD Policy Forum
AdobeConnect
http://rutgersdceo.adobeconnect.com/p6x8icjaiuy/

Echo360
http://165.230.149.154:8080/ess/echo/presentation/c10faf1e-2a08-4d62-9950-cbd0a0bbaac2

More states looking at relaxing pot; Christie is opposed. law
http://articles.philly.com/2014-03-28/news/48666402_1_marijuana-laws-legalization-six-cannabis-plants

Join the conversation: Should marijuana be legalized in NJ?
http://www.app.com/viewart/20140324/NJNEWS10/303240039/NJ-marijuana

Will pot become legal in New Jersey?
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20140331/NJNEWS/303310017/Will-pot-become-legal-New-Jersey-?fb_action_ids=10152025637093657&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_ref=artsharetop&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

EDITORIAL: Pot bill one toke over the line
http://www.app.com/article/20140330/NJOPINION01/303300014/Marijuana-legalize-New-Jersey?fb_action_ids=10152024920658657&fb_action_types=og.comments&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

Chris Goldstein and Don DeZarn were sentenced to 2 years supervised probation, $3000 fine and a ban from Independence Hall National Historic Park, for a second offense marijuana possession.  Contributions to their legal fund may be made at:
http://www.gofundme.com/sdp420
Read Chris' statement at:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/chris-goldstein/elocution-to-judge-jacob-hart-sentencing-hearing-32614/10151950801562105

Marijuana:  The Facts
https://theuncovery.org/fact/#fact-20

Chris Christie Will Roadblock Proposals to Legalize Pot in New Jersey
https://news.vice.com/articles/chris-christie-will-roadblock-proposals-to-legalize-pot-in-new-jersey

NJ senator introduces marijuana legalization bill that aims to treat pot 'like beer'
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/nj_senator_introduces_marijuana_legalization_bill.html

The inevitability of legalized pot: Editorial
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/03/the_inevitability_of_legalized_pot_editorial.html

Politics Counts: Marijuana Debate Goes Mainstream
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2014/03/14/politics-counts-marijuana-debate-goes-mainstream/?KEYWORDS=marijuana+survey&mod=wsj_valetbottom_email

WSJ/NBC Poll:  Pot Not as Harmful as Alcohol, Sugar
http://live.wsj.com/video/wsjnbc-poll-forget-alcohol-lets-smoke-pot-2014-03-12/D3E9AE61-D9CA-4107-83C4-FF970C492E29.html#!D3E9AE61-D9CA-4107-83C4-FF970C492E29

Media coverage of CMMNJ/NORMLNJ press conference

By - Diane Fornbacher : CMMNJ Advisory Board

On Friday 6/4/2010, the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey and NORML New Jersey had a press conference regarding our governor's desire to change the law and get an extension on implementing the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.

Our team included Anne Davis from NORMLNJ, Ken Wolski RN the Exec director of CMMNJ, Jim Miller of CMMNJ, Attorney William Buckman of NORMLNJ, CMMNJ Board member Peter Rosenfeld, Chris Goldstein from CMMNJ/ NORMLNJ/PhillyNORML along with dozens of patients and supporters. It was one of the best press conferences/rallies I have ever attended.

Here are some links to the coverage we received from the conference on the NJ Statehouse steps:

Star Ledger (nj.com): http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/06/legal_medical_marijuana_advoca.html

WHYY: http://whyy.org/cms/news/government-politics/2010/06/04/delay-for-medical-pot-in-new-jersey/39595

NJN (public tv/radio): http://www.njn.net/television/webcast/njnnews/friday.html

NBC New York: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/NJs-New-Medical-Marijuana-Law-in-Limbo-95634059.html

More stories are trickling in so if you want, please check the CMMNJ blog periodically at: http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

I also have a photo set on facebook, which can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62462971150&ref=ts#!/album.php?aid=216869&id=687188618&ref=pb

Victory will be ours and the patients will get their medicine.

Best,
Diane