CMMNJ Monthly Public Meeting Agenda for 6/10/14

Lawrence Twp. Library, Rm. #3
Tues., June 10, 2014, 7PM - 9PM 

Approve May 2014 minutes. Discuss:

Voter guide from ACLU NJ for NJ’s primary election in the 12th Congressional District:
https://www.aclu-nj.org/files/8614/0146/9042/CD12_Chart.pdf

House of Representatives votes to defund federal war on medical marijuana. NEW JERSEY 8 Yes votes; 3 No Votes: Dems – Holt, Y; Pallone, Y; Pascrell, Y; Payne, Y; Sires, Y. Reps – Frelinghuysen, N; Garrett, Y; Lance, N; LoBiondo, Y; Runyan, Y; Smith, N.

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: Lancaster Cannabis Reform Rally, 6/7/14, Penn's Square, Lancaster, PA.
PA Medical Marijuana Bill, SB 1182, Hearing & Press Conference, 6/10/14, Harrisburg, PA
Central NORML NJ meeting, 6/9/14 at 7pm at Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon, Trenton, NJ
Taping of the CMMNJ TV Show, 6/24/14, all morning, Princeton TV Studio, Princeton, NJ

Recent events: Peter Lamont’s blogtalkradio Episode 52 with Ken Wolski, 5/22/14.
Patients Out of Time Conference, May 8 – 10, Portland, Oregon with certification course given by American Cannabis Nurses Assn.
“Ignorance is No Excuse” tour distributes the MMP A.G. guidelines to local P.D.’s.
Decarceration panel and demonstration, 5/2/14, New Brunswick, NJ.

Treasury report: Checking: $4014; PayPal: $3616.

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 
May 13, 2014

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: 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.

Nick proposes using Princeton TV Station’s new studio on Nassau St. for a CMMNJ TV show. Nick to see about using Princeton TV station for medical marijuana info.

Poll on change.org to allow NJ adults to have access to edibles has almost 500 signatures:
http://www.ladybud.com/2014/04/22/new-jersey-change-org-petition-to-allow-edible-marijuana/

Daniel Price asks A.C. casinos where patients can use medical marijuana.

Proposal to have regional CMMNJ meetings—Board to discuss.

Cannabis Chronicles at:
http://funatfun.com/category/cannabis-chronicles/

“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.

Upcoming Events: Patients Out of Time Conference, May 8 – 10, Portland, Oregon with certification course given by American Cannabis Nurses Assn.
Sparta, NJ protest in support of Scott Waselik, 5/16/14 at 8 am.

Recent events: 
Radio interview with Peter Lamont: Marijuana in the Garden State with Ken Wolski, 3/31/14.
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:

US House Bans Feds From Policing Medical Marijuana States
http://www.hightimes.com/read/us-house-bans-feds-policing-medical-marijuana-states

State By State Breakdown of How the US House of Representatives Voted for Medical Marijuana
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2014/32840/state-by-state-breakdown-of-how-the-us-house-of-representatives-voted-for-medical-marijuana/

House votes to restrict DEA marijuana raids
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/house-votes-restrict-dea-marijuana-raids

Ingle: Legal pot has Christie fired up
http://www.app.com/story/opinion/columnists/2014/05/29/ingle-legal-pot-christie-fired/9738631/

Parents of Epileptic Children Nationwide Ask AG Holder to Reschedule Marijuana
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2014/32718/parents-of-epileptic-children-nationwide-ask-ag-holder-to-reschedule-marijuana/

Peter Lamont’s blogtalkradio Episode 52 with Ken Wolski, 5/22/14.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/understandingthelaw/2014/05/22/episode-52-special-guest-ken-wolski

Where do the 12th Congressional District Candidates Stand on Civil Rights and Liberties Issues?   https://www.aclu-nj.org/files/8614/0146/9042/CD12_Chart.pdf

Keystone Cannabis Reform
http://www.gofundme.com/2atmdg

New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program: Don’t Leave Wounded Vets Behind
http://www.ladybud.com/2014/05/26/new-jersey-medical-marijuana-program-dont-leave-wounded-vets-behind/

Mike Whiter, Veteran Talks PTSD w/ NA Poe [Scrapple Interviews]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQyvAM4OOCo&list=UUnCSxNqqMBCtQsniANr_xeg

Relief of medical marijuana off-limits at N.J. hospitals
http://www.northjersey.com/news/relief-of-medical-marijuana-off-limits-at-n-j-hospitals-1.1022114?fb_action_ids=10152128661213657&fb_action_types=og.comments&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582#sthash.bvyUuNO7.dpuf

Battle Over Medical Marijuana Pits State-vs-Federal Government
http://www.my9nj.com/story/25598235/battle-over-medical-marijuana-pits-state-vs-federal-government?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10194334

The Record: Medical pot haze
http://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-editorials/medical-pot-haze-1.1022836

Medical Marijuana Not Permitted in Hospitals
http://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/medical-marijuana-not-permitted-in-hospitals/

New TV Ad Urges New York Gov. Cuomo to Support Medical Marijuana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHq9XwpSbNo&feature=youtu.be

Pushing Back Against Pushing Back Against Marijuana
http://www.ladybud.com/2014/05/28/kevin-sabet-pushes-back-against-marijuana-legalization/

Memorial to Reform Activists
http://www.equalrights4all.org/memoriam.htm

NJ medical marijuana patients light up to support Sparta man
http://www.nj.com/sussex-county/index.ssf/2014/05/nj_medical_marijuana_patients_light_up_to_support_sparta_man.html#incart_river

Medical Marijuana Supporters to Gather at Sparta Municipal Building
http://thealternativepress.com/articles/medical-marijuana-supporters-to-gather-at-sparta

Atlantic City resident has cannabis conundrum for casinos
http://www.nbc40.net/story/25495251/atlantic-city-resident-has-cannabis-conundrum-for-casinos?fb_action_ids=10152108910618657&fb_action_types=og.comments&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

Patron wants Revel to clarify when, where he can use medical marijuana
http://m.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/atlantic-city_pleasantville_brigantine/patron-wants-revel-to-clarify-when-where-he-can-use/article_c2db56f6-da31-11e3-95a5-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

Few patients so far for marijuana dispensary
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2014/05/10/nj--member-exchange-medical-marijuana-dispensary.html

We call for the passage of a NJ Decarceration Act to deliver large scale reductions in NJ’s state adult and youth prison populations.
https://www.change.org/petitions/nj-state-senate-and-assembly-we-call-for-the-passage-of-a-nj-decarceration-act-to-deliver-large-scale-reductions-in-nj-s-state-adult-and-youth-prison-populations

Patients Out of Time Conference, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hdLwFwWgY

Mathre: The ECS System Part 1, Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2CJlUoh-bw&list=PL0CsY39bcm1RyOZeWktI20NllsH1yB8pg

Medical cannabis: Be informed and challenge the myths
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2014/06/medical-cannabis-informed-challenge-myths.html

How Colorado has gone to pot
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-colorado-has-gone-to-pot/

Poll on change.org to allow NJ adults to have access to edibles
http://www.change.org/petitions/chris-christie-allow-edibles-for-patients-of-all-ages

NJ's medical marijuana program lacks compassion: Letter
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/05/njs_medical_marijuana_program_lacks_compassion_letter.html

Demonizing marijuana doesn’t serve public
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/opinion/readers/2014/05/16/pot-reform/9180181/

Medical marijuana seen to have dramatic effect on symptom relief
http://articles.philly.com/2014-05-05/news/49611703_1_dispensary-patients-compassionate-care-foundation

Marijuana provides the only seizure relief for my daughter: Opinion
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/05/marijuana_provides_the_only_seizure_relief_for_my_daughter_opinion.html

CMMNJ May 14, 2013 Meeting Minutes

Monthly Public Meeting Minutes 
Tuesday, May 14, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM: Meeting called to order. April 2013 minutes approved. Discussion:

Upcoming Events: 
Cheryl Miller Memorial in Trenton on Friday, June 7 from 11am to 3pm—Press Conference at the State House & march to Health Dept. for a rally. More on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/156388517866235/
Gay Pride Parade, Asbury Park, 6/2/13, noon to 7 pm; 
Green Fair, Bordentown, NJ, Sat., 6/8/13;
CMMNJ fundraiser, “The Pop Shop,” 6/12/13, 8am to 9pm, 729 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood 856-869-0111, (mention CMMNJ to your server), more at: http://www.thepopshopusa.com; 
D.C.: Silver Tour Lobby Day: First Ever Senior Marijuana Rally In Nation's Capitol, June 17. Great 28 minute video, “Should Grandma Smoke Pot?” at: http://www.gofundme.com/1wvgxk

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: DOH promises to open ATCs in Egg Harbor Twp., and Woodbridge by Sept. but these facilities still await DOH permits to grow marijuana. The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is progressing; oral arguments expected in late May. Only about 150 patients have received medical marijuana in NJ in 4th year of the program.

Recent events: 

Spreading the word at MS Walks, Newtown, PA & Ocean City, NJ; 
"Medical Marijuana Update," NJ Case Management Society, Woodbridge Hilton, 4/17/13; 
“The Science of Marijuana,” Ramapo College, 4/4/13 with Dr. Jahan Marcu; 
NORML NJ meeting 5/13, The Ale House, New Brunswick;
Radio interviews on WFAN with Bob Salter; 
CMMNJ Board of Directors meeting 5/2/13.

Treasury report: Current finances: Checking account: $4127; PayPal account: $3830. Billboard campaign on Facebook raised over $500:
http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5w32/medical-marijuana-billboard-in-trenton

Next CMMNJ meeting: 6/11/13, 7 - 9 PM, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 08648. 

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director

Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc.,  http://www.cmmnj.org 

219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 

(609) 394-2137 

ohamkrw@aol.com  kenwolski@gmail.com

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.

CMMNJ April 2012 Agenda & March Minutes

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda

Lawrence Township Library, Room #3

Tuesday, April 10, 2012; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve March 2012 minutes. Discuss:

Medicinal Marijuana Program & ATC update:

Egg Harbor ATC receive permit as expected?

Montclair ATC facing more hurdles?

DHSS release list of registered physicians as promised?

Judiciary Committee approves SCR89 (Resolution to Free John Wilson), but measure falls one vote short in full Senate vote on 3/15/12.

Update of ongoing efforts to educate congressmen in D.C re: medical marijuana trial for veterans with PTSD. See also Facebook page: Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access

NJ Medical Marijuana current court cases (see below media coverage):

Eric Hafner, on-going Middletown, NJ case.

Rally for Ed (NJWeedman) Forchion, Burlington Co. Court, Mt Holly, April 10, 2012 @ 8 am.

Colleen Begley’s case also in Burlco.

Upcoming events: 4/20 Strike—no buying anything, all day.

NORML NJ meeting at 7 pm on the 2nd Monday of each month, Joe’s, Trenton.

Seventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, 4/26-28/12, Tucson, AZ.

Treasury report: Checking: $2753; PayPal: $3339.

CMMNJ 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. Snacks are served. (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.) For more info, contact:

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc.

219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618

(609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com www.cmmnj.org

Monthly Public Meeting Minutes

March 13, 2012

7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. February 2012 minutes approved. Discussion:

Reviewed events of National Medical Marijuana Week, 2/12-18 (phone calls to White House and Congress); Rally at Trenton Federal Bldg., 2/16/12 followed by CMMNJ testimony at Senate Judiciary Committee on SCR 89 (Free John Wilson); SCR 89 released to full Senate.

Letter from John Wilson in state prison read at meeting. John is grateful “for continued support.” He thinks he will be in prison at least a year before he is eligible for a program. He is at minimum security Jones Farm and says it is “not so bad…pretty stress free. My health is OK at this time with only minimal symptoms.” He sends his greetings to all and says he “can’t thank them enough.” (His mother reports he received a dose of Avonex, an MS medication.) Write to John at: John Wilson 716024B, Jones Farm, P.O. Box 7100, West Trenton, NJ 08628

Camden Zoning Board rejected Compassionate Sciences ATC, 6 – 0, on 3/5/12. Update from Frank Fulbrook: Camden says ATC “not a good fit.”

Adam Levy from Compassionate Care Foundation said his ATC is OK in Egg Harbor. Adam expects to receive a DHSS permit to open on 4/1/12, and to have medical marijuana available to patients in NJ by October 2012.

Eric Hafner rally 3/12/12 at Middletown Court. See: http://wobm.com/rally-raises-awareness-for-medical-marijuana-use-for-ptsd/

Recent events: CMMNJ Board meeting, 3/3/2; Nick Mellis joined CMMNJ Board. Metuchen MS Self-Help Group lecture and discussion, 2/21/12.

Upcoming events: Rally to support Ed (NJWeedman) Forchion at Burlington Co. Court, Mt. Holly, April 10, 2012.

4/20 Strike—no buying.

NORML NJ meeting at 7 pm on the 2nd Monday of each month, Joe’s, Trenton.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Trenton, 3/17/12.

Seventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, 4/26-28/12, Tucson, AZ.

Treasury report: Checking: $2965; PayPal: $3339.

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc.

219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com www.cmmnj.org

Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:

Alternative Treatment Centers:

No justifiable need to delay medical marijuana in New Jersey, 3/23/12

http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2012/03/no_justifiable_need_to_delay_m.html

Medical marijuana boss: Gov. Christie's pot program delay is sabotage, 3/23/12

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/medicial_marijuana_boss_gov_ch.html

Tangle with state delays opening of Montclair medical marijuana dispensary, 3/27/12

http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/144467815_Tangle_with_state_delays_Montclair_becoming__medical_marijuana_capital_of_New_Jersey_.html

One NJ Medical Marijuana Provider Ready To Give Up On Much-Delayed Program

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/03/23/one-nj-medical-marijuana-provider-ready-to-give-up-on-much-delayed-program/

Christie says he can’t force municipalities to take medical marijuana treatment facilities

http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2012/03/christie-says-he-cant-force.html

Developers of marijuana center stress openness, 3/14/12

http://www.shorenewstoday.com/snt/news/index.php/egg-harbor-twp/eht-general-news/22362-developers-of-marijuana-center-stress-openness.html

Plumsted opens possibility for medical marijuana site 3/15/12

http://exa.gmnews.com/news/2012-03-15/Front_Page/Plumsted_opens_possibility_for_medical_marijuana_s.html

Corporation Aims to Co-Opt Medical Marijuana, Make Billions

http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2012/02/corporation_aims_to_co-opt_medical_marijuana_make.php

Medical Marijuana Court Cases:

Open Letter to Monmouth County Prosecutor on Behalf of Eric Hafner

http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2012/03/open-letter-to-monmouth-county.html

Middletown court case postponed for man claiming medical marijuana use 3/27/12

http://www.app.com/article/20120327/NJNEWS/303280022/Middletown-court-delays-medical-marijuana-case

Drug suspect plans medical marijuana defense in Middletown 3/12/12

http://www.app.com/article/20120312/NJNEWS/303120044?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150731950384245_23093750_10150732897984245

Pot Protester Must Wait For Day In Court, 3/16/12

http://trtnj.com/news/pot-protest-middletown-medical-marijuana/

Don't criminalize patient for using medical marijuana, 3/21/12

http://www.app.com/article/20120322/NJOPINION02/303220006

Keep Medical Marijuana Patient Eric Hafner Out Of Jail, 3/19/12

http://www.theweedblog.com/medical-marijuana-patient-needs-your-help-in-new-jersey/

Drop Charges Against Medical Marijuana Patient 3/18/12

http://www.ahherald.com/opinion-mainmenu-30/letters-to-the-editor/12795-drop-charges-against-medical-marijuana-patient

Rallying for Medical Marijuana Use, 3/12/12

http://middletown-nj.patch.com/articles/hafner-rallies-for-medical-marijuana-use

Senate to Vote On John Ray Wilson Resolution This Thursday

http://www.elizabethinsideout.tv/2012/03/14/senate-to-vote-on-john-ray-wilson-resolution-this-thursday/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Christie Thinks The Jersey MS “Pot Guy” Should Remain Behind Bars [AUDIO]

http://nj1015.com/john-ray-wilson-should-be-in-jail-christie-says/

NJ Gov Chris Christie Plays Medical Marijuana Doctor on Radio

http://www.freedomisgreen.com/nj-gov-chris-christie-plays-medical-marijuana-doctor-on-radio/

NJ Senate fails to act on resolution seeking commutation for man convicted of growing marijuana, 3/15/12

http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_Senate_fails_to_act_on_resolution_seeking_commutation_fo

r_man_convicted_of_growing_marijuana__.html?page=all

It's high time Christie started to care, 3/12/12

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&id=35193:12tornoe

NJWeedman Hits The Road In Weedmobil For Filming Of Documentary, Asks For Donations, 3/25/12

http://www.ballerstatus.com/2012/03/25/njweedman-hits-the-road-in-weedmobil-for-filming-of-documentary-asks-for-donations/

YouTube: MedCanCupLA 2012 – Ed Forchion on current court case

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZcp5pr1_Cc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Research:

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Vol. 41, Issue 4, Pgs. 768-778, April 2011:

Is There a Legitimate Role for the Therapeutic Use of Cannabinoids for Symptom Management in Chronic Kidney Disease?

http://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924(10)00979-6/fulltext

CMMNJ November 2011 Agenda & Sept. Minutes

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
855 Berkeley Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 (Note new meeting place for Nov., 2011 meeting)
Tuesday, November 8, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve October 2011 minutes. Discuss:

NJ's Medicinal Marijuana Program update. Maple Shade Zoning Board rejects state’s first ATC, 10/12. Federal crackdown continues. CMMNJ Board supports A4252 which decriminalizes 15 grams or less of marijuana in NJ. CA Med. Assn. supports legalization.

Rally to support medical marijuana patient Ed Forchion (See NJWeedman video) at Burlington Co. Superior Court, Mt Holly, 10/18 & 10/20 at 9 am. Trial (& further rallies) delayed until April 10, 2012. Updates on the Colleen Begley trial and John Wilson’s Supreme Court appeal.

Upcoming events: Major CMMNJ fund raiser planned for Feb. 24 & 25, 2012. Save the dates!

NEWS12 TV re: NJ Monthly article, 11/9; Ramapo College lecture 11/10 1 – 2 pm; Screening of “What if Cannabis Cured Cancer?” 217 E. 42^nd St., NY, 11/10 at 6 pm, Q&A with Ken to follow. NORML NJ meeting on 11/14 at 7 pm.

Recent events: “Medical Marijuana Update” for Bayada Nurses, Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ, 10/19. “NJ Monthly” article, “Weeding Out The Pain,” Nov. 2011. Community Fest TCNJ 10/29; NORML NJ meetings 2^nd Monday of each month, 7:00 pm. Home Grown Radio interview, 10/25.

Treasury report: Checking: $3773; PayPal: $3072. Make a tax-deductible donation to CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Use Paypal on our web site, or send a check to "CMMNJ" to the address below. Get a free t-shirt for a donation above $15—specify size.

All other CMMNJ 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 their endorsement of our issue.)

For more info, contact: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc. 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com www.cmmnj.org

Monthly Public Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, October 11, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. July 2011 minutes approved. Discussion:

After a three-month delay, NJ's Medicinal Marijuana Program is NOT moving forward “expeditiously.” Only about 100 doctors have registered with DHSS. No ATC’s open yet; Maple Shade Zoning Board meeting 10/12. Jim to attend. No ID cards issued yet. Some ATC applicants are appealing the awards process. IRS crackdown on Harborside dispensary in CA.

CMMNJ Board votes to support A4252 which decriminalizes 15 grams of marijuana in NJ.

John Wilson released from state prison on bail pending NJ Supreme Court appeal. John suffered an MS setback while in prison—numbness from his nipple line down is now persistent. NJ medical marijuana patient, activist & CMMNJ volunteer Colleen Begley faces prison term. Ed Forchion, “NJWeedman” trial slated for 10/18/11; seeks to have drug charges dropped. Rally planned at Burlington Co. Superior Court to support Forchion 10/18 at 9 am.

Recent events: Community Day, Lawrence Twp, 10/2/11; Great Midwest Harvest Festival, Madison, WI, Oct. 1 & 2. Boston Freedom Rally, 9/17/11.

Upcoming events: Community fest TCNJ 10/29; “Medical Marijuana Update” for Bayada Nurses, Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ, 10/19, 9:00 am. “NJ Monthly” article on medical marijuana in the Nov. 2011 issue. NORML NJ meetings 2^nd Monday of each month, 7:00 pm.

Treasury report: Checking: $3881; PayPal: $3072. .

CMMNJ's meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM. The meeting in November 2011 will be held at 855 Berkeley Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618. All other meetings are held at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., Tel. #609.882.9246. All are welcome. (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.) For more info, contact:

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc. 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com www.cmmnj.org

Corporate cannabis comes to Burlington County

Posted: Sunday, October 16, 2011 12:45 am

http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/mount_holly/corporate-cannabis-comes-to-burlington-county/article_e5725e95-e90c-55ab-8794-5e380411def4.html?mode=print

Two of the approved medical marijuana alternative treatment centers for New Jersey are exploring Burlington County locations. But will they have any customers?

Gov. Chris Christie and the Department of Health and Senior Services have imposed many new restrictions on the compassionate cannabis program that were not included in the original 2010 law. Among Christie's draconian regulations is a 10 percent cap on THC content, prohibition of home delivery, and imposing the nation's first registry for doctors. Out of 30,000 physicians in the Garden State, only about 100 have joined the program.

By the way, the New Jersey marijuana doctor list is not being made public. And those terrible regulations have not actually been finalized by DHSS another potential snag for any municipal blessings.

But the law itself passed with a major flaw: Of the 16 states with medical cannabis provisions, New Jersey was the first to continue the prohibition for registered patients growing their own or forming collective gardens. The no-home-grow concept was introduced by Burlington County Assemblyman Herb Conaway and forces all approved patients into the ATCs to buy their marijuana. In their DHSS applications, the ATCs plan to charge the same as street prices.

Compassionate Sciences has tens of millions of dollars to invest, along with deep political connections in Trenton and in mainstream corporate health care. The group has projections for serving thousands of patients in their first year of operation ... as if they will have the only pot in New Jersey. But their biggest competition is the prodigious amount of medical-grade marijuana that is already available underground—no registry required.

Christie pledged to have legal marijuana to qualifying residents by the end of 2011, but since it's October and there are no seeds planted, that is already another broken promise. News also surfaced last week of a retooled federal crackdown on medical cannabis businesses.

Doctors, nurses and seriously ill residents know that marijuana is effective. Their testimony is why the law was passed. Rather than buy the high-priced/low-potency pot from the corporate ATCs, most patients will likely stay underground. This is where seriously ill residents have been left for the last two years already.

If the New Jersey Legislature really wants to create safe access without federal interference, it is time to put patient/caregiver cultivation back into the medical marijuana law.

Chris Goldstein

Board of directors, Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey

Riverside

Medical Marijuana Needed for MS Patients

Opinion - Letters to the Editor

WRITTEN BY CHARLES KWIATKOWSKI

TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2011 16:20

Dear Editors of the Atlantic Highlands Herald, I am writing this in reply to the recent article of the Maple Shade location being rejected for medical marijuana in NJ. This Maple Shade-mistake is just another example of Gov. Christie’s failed effort of leadership to help the seriously ill residents of NJ with more to surely follow. If every location in NJ rejects the Medical Marijuana Law, then what does that say about law in general? Only a former US Prosecutor would know that once he found his perfect answer with the failure proposed earlier for Rutgers to control medical marijuana. He can now use this same excuse in every township that applies to control medical marijuana in NJ. As an MS Patient of 15 years, I am forced to stick with risking my life on the streets obtaining the only relief to treat my disease. Until your loved one is in so much pain that it causes pain to the entire family, one could never understand how important medical marijuana is for the seriously ill. At this rate of failure, I can only expect to finally receive medical marijuana long after the next Governor takes Gov Christie’s place. Hopefully it will be a Mom? She'll have my vote. Only a mother can understand how painful it is when your loved one lives in neuropathic pain an spasms. The only way this will ever get off the ground is the way it started in many other states with collective groups of patients and 1-2 caregivers growing marijuana for them. That may take more time for humanity to fully digest the science of medical marijuana CBD therapy for MS patients which has always been a proven treatment for MS. Even the MS Society now recognizes that medical marijuana can slow or even prevent future neuronal damage to the bodies central nervous system. Why would an MS patient use any other therapy? Sincerely, Charles Kwiatkowski Hazlet, NJ

http://www.ahherald.com/opinion-mainmenu-30/letters-to-the-editor/11883-medical-marijuana-needed-for-ms-patients

CMMNJ August 10, 2010 Meeting Agenda

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #3
Tuesday, August 10, 2010; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve June 2010 minutes. Discuss:

On 7/23/10, Rutgers University declined the request from the Christie administration to be the sole producer of NJ’s medical marijuana. Doing so might jeopardize millions in federal funding, the dean of the biological school said. See CMMNJ’s press releases and media comments.

In June, Christie signed a 90-day delay in implementing the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. This law does not need any more delays or trial balloons. The DHSS will tightly regulate the ATCs. Highly qualified private citizens are ready to take on the risks in order to serve patients. The medical marijuana law should be implemented as it is written without further delay. Strategy session. Funding for media blitz? Faces of ATC operators?

Pardon update on MS patient John Wilson who’s appealing a 5-yr. medical marijuana sentence.

Upcoming CMMNJ events: Dingbatz club in Clifton, NJ, 7/31/10, 8pm–12 MN; Rittenhouse Square Concert Series 8/6, 8/13 & 8/20; Stakeholders Meeting with ASA’s Steph Sherer 8/21 10-4PM at the NJ State Museum Auditorium, Trenton; $20 admission; NORML conference, Portland, OR 9/9-11. Boston Freedom Rally 9/18. NJ League of Municipalities conference, Atlantic City 11/15-18/10. Volunteers needed for all events.

Treasury report: Checking: $4,370.50; PayPal: $1975.89. Tax-deductible donations to CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity may be made through Paypal on our web site, or send a check made out to “CMMNJ” to the address below. Get a free t-shirt for a donation above $15—specify size.

CMMNJ’s scheduled meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at the Lawrence Twp. Library from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. All are welcome. Snacks are served. The library is at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., Tel. #609.882.9246. (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.) For more info, contact:

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA
Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc.
219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618
609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com www.cmmnj.org




Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 13 2010; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lawrence Twp. Library, Mercer County, NJ

7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. June 2010 minutes approved. Discussion:

The NJ Senate and Assembly approved a 90-day delay in implementing the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, which was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2010. CMMNJ held a rally & press conference to oppose the delay on 6/17 in Jersey City. More amendments to come? See NBC coverage of the issue. Send a pre-written letter to your NJ legislator today opposing the R.U./NJCTH plan and any more changes to the law. CMMNJ received a reply from DHSS & Chris spoke with Dr. Walsh from DHSS today re: NJCTH getting access while CMMNJ is denied access. CMMNJ’s supporters are asked to tell NJ state officials to implement the law as written. Diane Forrnbacher is coordinating Patients Advisory Group. Svet Milic, Peter Rosenfeld & Frank Fulbrook are coordinating the ATC Advisory Board. CMMNJ Board mtng. to be scheduled.

Report from Jahan Marcu, a cannabinoid researcher from Temple U. School of Medicine re: THC eliminating cancer tumors.

Upcoming CMMNJ events: Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, 7/31/10, 8pm–12 MN; Rittenhouse Square Concert Series 8/11, 8/18 & 8/25, 7 – 9 PM each night; Stakeholders Meeting with ASA’s Steph Sherer 8/21 10-4PM at the NJ State Museum Auditorium, Trenton; NJ League of Municipalities conference, Atlantic City, 11/15-18/10.

Treasury report: Checking: $4,387.71; PayPal: $2,017.43.

CMMNJ’s scheduled meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at the Lawrence Twp. Library from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. All are welcome. Snacks are served. The library is at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., Tel. #609.882.9246. (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.) For more info, contact:

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director
219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 394-2137