CMMNJ Jan. 12, 2016 Public Meeting Agenda

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

CMMNJ Meeting Agenda for May 12, 2015

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda 
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 
7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

Approve April 2015 minutes. Discuss:

CMMNJ testified at NJ Assembly Committee hearing on 3/16/15. The committee released two bills & one resolution which were approved by an Assembly floor vote. Senate support sought.

• A-3726 - Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with PTSD.
• A-4286 - OKs transfer of excess medical marijuana between ATCs.
• ACR-224 - Certain medical marijuana regulations are inconsistent with legislative intent: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2014/Bills/ACR/224_I1.PDF 

“CMMNJ TV”—episodes taped 4/28: Next taping: 5/27, noon to 4 pm.

Weekly Thursday demonstrations at the Statehouse Annex on 5/7 & 5/14; with live Podcasts.

DOH rejects entire CMMNJ Petition for Rulemaking. Formal CMMNJ response pending.

DOH published its 2014 Annual Report in March 2015; DOH to add qualifying conditions.

CMMNJ Patient Handbook available--$10 donation suggested.

Upcoming Events: NJWeedman’s appeal of his conviction in Trenton postponed.
"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 delayed a month; jury nullification attempt.

Recent events: 4/20 & 4/25 Protest, March & Concert, Trenton’s Mill Hill Park & Statehouse.
Poor People’s Parade for Pot (Global Marijuana March), 5/2, 2pm – 5pm, Camden, NJ.
CNN’s “WEED 3” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, 4/19/15 at 9 pm.
420 marijuana legalization event with PhillyNORML, 4/18, Connie’s Ric Rac, S. Philly.
CMMNJ Board meeting, 4/22/15 at 7 pm

Treasury report: Checking: $2840; PayPal: $3681.

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 
April 14, 2015

CMMNJ testified at NJ Assembly Committee hearing on 3/16. Two bills & one resolution were approved by an Assembly floor vote. Jim P. to work on CMMNJ Capwiz to get Senate support.
A-3726 - Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with PTSD.
A-4286 - OKs transfer of excess medical marijuana between ATCs.
ACR-224 - Certain medical marijuana regulations are inconsistent with legislative intent:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2014/Bills/ACR/224_I1.PDF

“CMMNJ TV”—episodes taped 3/31: Next taping: 4/28, noon to 4 pm.
Weekly Thursday demonstrations at the Statehouse resumed 4/2/15.
“Petition for Rulemaking:” DOH rejects entire CMMNJ Petition.
DOH published its 2014 Annual Report in March 2015; DOH commissioner says she will start process to add qualifying conditions to the NJ program. Media frenzy.
CARERS Act gains momentum in U.S. Congress--the first-ever such bill in U.S. Senate.
CMMNJ Patient Handbook available--$10 donation suggested.

Upcoming Events: CNN’s “WEED 3” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, 4/19/15 at 9 pm.
420 marijuana legalization event with PhillyNORML, 4/18, Connie’s Ric Rac, S. Philly.
4/20 Protest, March & Concert, 8am – 8 pm, Trenton’s Mill Hill Park to the Statehouse.
Million Marijuana March, 5/2, 2pm – 5pm, Camden, NJ.
NJWeedman’s appeal of his conviction: oral arguments scheduled for 5/4, Trenton (postponed).
"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 4-5 weeks; jury nullification attempt.

Recent events:
NJ SPRING SMOKE-OUT, March 21 march to Trenton State House & rally.
“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.
PA Joint Health & Judiciary Committees medical cannabis hearing, 3/24, Philadelphia.

Treasury report: Checking: $2846; PayPal: $3534.

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:

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: It's time for a medical marijuana revolution
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/opinions/medical-marijuana-revolution-sanjay-gupta/

Are New Jersey's marijuana laws outdated?
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/new-jersey-marijuana-laws-called-outdated-as-approaches/article_9cb30028-e5fc-11e4-bad1-dfe84c7cc4da.html?fb_action_ids=10152816344588657&fb_action_types=og.comments

Schedule I Constitutional, Rules Federal Judge
http://theleafonline.com/c/politics/2015/04/schedule-constitutional-rules-federal-judge/

Forced to the black market
http://www.northjersey.com/news/nj-state-news/forced-to-the-black-market-1.1305034

Lawyers afraid to defend N.J. medical marijuana dispensary
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/nj_medical_marijuana_dispensarys_legal_battle_coul.html

Smoking Marijuana for 50 Years, and Turning Out Just Fine
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/13/nyregion/after-50-years-of-smoking-marijuana-her-life-turned-out-nicely.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share&_r=0

Everything You Need to Know to Succeed in the Marijuana Industry Presented at Annual Cannabis World Congress in New York
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/everything-you-need-to-know-to-succeed-in-the-marijuana-industry-presented-at-annual-cannabis-world-congress-in-new-york-300064764.html

Congressional Research Service:
Marijuana: Medical and Retail— Selected Legal Issues
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43435.pdf

N.J. medical marijuana dispensary workers withdraw petition to unionize
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/nj_medical_marijuana_dispensary_workers_withdraw_p.html

Chris Christie: ‘I Will Crack Down’ on Marijuana Legalization if President
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2015/42340/chris-christie-i-will-crack-down-on-marijuana-legalization-if-president/

Head of New Jersey's medical marijuana program resigns
http://mobile.philly.com/news/breaking/?wss=%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fbreaking&id=300019921&

Medical marijuana coming to Hudson County
Alternative Treatment Center projected to open this year
http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/26586229/article-Medical-marijuana-coming-to-Hudson-County--Alternative-Treatment-Center-projected-to-open-this-year-?instance=latest_story

Watch cannabis conversation with NJWeedMan for 420 Day
http://www.nj.com/interact/2015/04/its_420_today_watch_our_live_cannabis_conversation_with_njweedman.html

Poll: If pot is legalized, would you light up?
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/poll_if_pot_is_legalized_would_you_light_up.html

Times have caught up with NJ Weedman
http://articles.philly.com/2015-04-21/news/61343761_1_marijuana-laws-legalizing-marijuana-the-weedman

4/20: The Blunt Truth About Marijuana & Taxes
http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml

Setting The Agenda For The Medical Marijuana Revolution
http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/health-and-fitness/60590-setting-the-agenda-for-the-medical-marijuana-revolution.html

Marijuana liquid could be ally of kids with epilepsy, study says
http://www.nj.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2015/04/medical_marijuana_liquid_shows_promising_results_f.html

Rally message: Poor people need pot too
http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/04/29/camden-pot-rally/26575551/

Global drug policy isn’t working. These 100+ organizations want that to change.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/05/05/global-drug-policy-isnt-working-these-100-organizations-want-that-to-change/

NJ Family Says Their Daughter is Being Denied the Medical Marijuana She Needs
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/28974154/nj-family?fb_action_ids=10152846197348657&fb_action_types=og.comments

Poor People's Parade for Pot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e57SbQfmQtQ

WEST WINDSOR: On 'Weed Day,' advocate asks council to pass resolution against legalization of non-medical marijuana
http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2015/04/26/the_princeton_packet/news/doc5537c3e17537c405857133.txt#blogcomments

The Fully Baked Radio Show
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sativa-cross

NJWeedman’s Passing the Joint: Sign of the times
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150422/njweedmans-passing-the-joint-sign-of-the-times

NJWeedman’s Passing The Joint: Loving Trenton, hating the politics of racism
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150501/njweedmans-passing-the-joint-loving-trenton-hating-the-politics-of-racism

NJ Weedman’s Passing the Joint: The Christie marijuana ultimatum is now a laughing stock
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150415/nj-weedmans-passing-the-joint-the-christie-marijuana-ultimatum-is-now-a-laughing-stock

NJWeedman’s Passing the Joint: NJWeedman vs The Christie
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150408/njweedmans-passing-the-joint-njweedman-vs-the-christie

Marijuana saves lives: At Camden awareness event, stories shared of medical miracles
http://www.nj.com/camden/index.ssf/2015/05/global_marijuana_march_comes_to_camden.html