Monday, September 30, 2013

CMMNJ Hosts Martin A. Lee, Author of Smoke Signals and Acid Dreams

                       
  
WHO:     Martin A. Lee
WHAT:   Will sign books and discuss "Project CBD"
WHEN:   Monday, September 30, 2013, 7 – 9 pm
WHERE: Hamilton, NJ Barnes & Noble
WHY:    To educate the public about the emerging science of medical marijuana

The Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey (CMMNJ) will host Martin A. Lee, author of Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana – Medical, Recreational and Scientific" at the Hamilton, NJ Barnes & Noble, 425 Marketplace Boulevard, Hamilton, NJ on Monday, September 30, 2013 from 7 - 9 pm.

Mr. Lee's "Project CBD" website (www.projectcbd.org) has information about the medical properties of CBD, one of the non-psychoactive components of marijuana/cannabis.  Access to CBD was an issue in recent legislative action in New Jersey, the passage of S2842, which allows more strains of marijuana to be grown in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program.

"Smoke Signals," is winner of the American Botanical Council’s James A. Duke Award for Excellence in Botanical Literature. It is available in paperback, as an eBook, an audio book and via I-Tunes.

CMMNJ welcomed Mr. Lee with a pizza party on Sunday, Sept. 29, on his arrival in Central Jersey during his Northeast Book Tour. At the party, a local Princeton artist, Peter Stefferson donated an original artwork entitled, “Mary Jane’s High Chair” to raise funds for CMMNJ.  CMMNJ is a 501(c)(3) public charity that has been providing education about the benefits of medical marijuana for the past decade.  For information about “Mary Jane’s High Chair,” a unique, functional artwork, see: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/17/garden/mary-janes-high-chair.html?_r=0

We look forward to seeing you at the Hamilton Barnes & Noble!
For further information, contact: Vanessa Waltz at 505-670-8319 or:

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director
Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey, Inc.
219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ  08618
609.394.2137 www.cmmnj.org   ohamkrw@aol.com
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

CMMNJ Meeting Agenda for September 10, 2013




Monthly Public Meeting Agenda,
Lawrence Township Library, Room #2
Tuesday, September 10, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM.

Approve August 2013 minutes. Discuss:

S2842, the bill to improve access to medical marijuana, was conditionally vetoed by Gov. Christie on 8/16/13.  The governor insists a pediatrician and psychiatrist OK medical marijuana for minors, but he allows elimination of the 3-strain limit, and allows edibles, but for minors only. The Senate OK’d the governor's changes; the bill awaits a vote by the Assembly.

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: Greenleaf ATC reopened with limited access. Egg Harbor ATC to open in September. Woodbridge ATC (CCC of A) given grow permit by DOH.
A hearing in the lawsuit against the DOH is scheduled for Superior Court, Appellate Div., Trenton, 9/18/13 at 10:00 am.

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta endorsed medical marijuana.

Upcoming Events: 
Marijuana Reform Rally: Statehouse, Trenton, NJ, Sun., 9/8/13, 3 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/600582749991970/
Boston Freedom Rally, 9/14 & 15, Boston Commons.
Martin Lee to sign copies of “Smoke Signals” at Hamilton Barnes & Noble 9/30/13, 7 – 9 pm. 
(Benefit dinner with Mr. Lee at Bonnie Waltz’s Princeton home Sunday, 9/29/13, 3-6 pm.)
Candidate’s Night, 9/25/13, 7:30 pm, Fields Center, Princeton U.; The Campaign to End the New Jim Crow—Princeton, NJ Chapter: https://www.facebook.com/events/511028342310465/
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" NJSNA Convention http://www.njsna.org/, 10/9/13, Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs. 
Frank Fulbrook Memorial, 9/6/13, 2:30 pm, Sacred Heart Church, Ferry Ave., Camden.
Ed (NJ Weedman) Forchion, Evesham Court, 9/12/13 11:20 am (Brownie Day).
Amy Doherty, Medford Court, 9/19/13, 11 am, medical marijuana possession cases.
Ewing Community Fest: Sat., 10/5/13, 10 am to 5 pm at TCNJ.
Lawrence Community Day, Sun., 10/6/13, Lawrence Twp., NJ

Recent events:
Slightly Stoopid, Stone Pony, Asbury Park, 8/27. Thanks to our volunteers!
Homegrown Radio (WRNJ) Interview, 8/22/13. 
Smoke Down Prohibition VIII, Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, 8/31/13.

Treasury report: Checking: $4986; PayPal: $3611. Billboard raised $562; campaign continues.

 CMMNJ meetings are the second Tues. of each month, 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 08648. (Meeting at the library does not imply 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
Tuesday, August 13, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. July 2013 minutes approved. Discussion:

Illinois is now the 20th medical marijuana state!

S2842/A4241 a bill to improve access to medical marijuana in NJ is now on Gov. Christie’s desk awaiting action by him by Aug. 19, 2013. Tell Gov. Christie to sign this important bill into law.

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: Greenleaf ATC in Montclair has been shut down most of June and all of July. No word from DOH on when Greenleaf will reopen. About 1200 NJ patients with ID cards are on a waiting list. Egg Harbor ATC is scheduled to open in September.

The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is expected in court in September. 
The lawsuit against the Camden Zoning Board for rejecting an ATC is also delayed until Sept.

Upcoming Events: "Kickin' Up Dust Summer 2013" Slightly Stoopid, Stone Pony, 8/27/13.
NORML NJ Marijuana Reform Rally/Don DeZarn Legalize Marijuana Tour, Statehouse, Trenton, 
NJ, Sunday, 9/8/13 3pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/600582749991970/
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" New Jersey State Nurses 
Association Convention http://www.njsna.org/, 10/9/13, Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs. 
Author Martin Lee will sign copies of his book “Smoke Signals” 9/30/13. Benefit dinner?
Candidate’s Night 9/25/13, 7:30 pm, Fields Center, Princeton U.; The Campaign to End the 
New Jim Crow—Princeton, NJ Chapter https://www.facebook.com/events/511028342310465/

Recent events: Lenny Frieling, LEAP, Millburn, NJ, 7/23: 
http://mmjnj.org/html/liveinvite.html
Over 2000 letters were delivered to Gov. Christie at the Statehouse, Trenton, on 8/1.
Mike Miceli—marijuana possession charges dismissed today!

Treasury report: Checking account: $4353; PayPal account: $3611. Billboard campaign raised $562, Larry to look into digital billboard.
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:

Cannabis: The First-Line Medication For Treating Childhood Epilepsy
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/08/07/cannabis-the-first-line-medication-for-treating-childhood-epilepsy/


N.J.'s medical marijuana program a scam on the sick: Editorial
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/08/njs_medical_marijuana_program_1.html


Hope Township mom: More time on kids' medical marijuana bill gives Christie no shot at ignorance 
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/hope_township_mom_added_time_o.html




Christie, confronted by Scotch Plains dad, says decision on kid medical pot bill due Friday
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/christie_ill_have_a_decision_by_friday_on_medical_marijuana_bill_for_kids.html

Letter: Gov. Chris Christie's regulations strangle N.J. marijuana law
http://www.nj.com/south-jersey-voices/index.ssf/2013/08/letter_gov_chris_christies_reg.html

Assemblywoman Stender urges Governor Christie to put policy before politics when visiting Scotch Plains today 
http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2013/08/assemblywoman_stender_urges_go.html


Christie seeks changes in New Jersey medical marijuana bill
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/16/politics/new-jersey-medical-marijuana/?hpt=he_c2

Governor Chris Christie Eases Access to New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program for Sick Children
http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130816c.html

Dem: Christie To Base Medical Marijuana Decision On ‘How This Is Polling In Iowa’
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/15/dem-christies-medical-marijuana-decision-to-be-based-on-how-this-is-polling-in-iowa/

Christie should sign N.J. medical marijuana bill and save kids: Editorial
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/08/its_not_complicated_governor_e.html



SENATE BILL NO. 2842 (First Reprint)
http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130816c.pdf

The Incredible Impact of Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Medical Marijuana Special
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-newman/the-incredible-impact-of_b_3787326.html



HomegrownRadioNJ.org ~ Signpost To New Space - 8-22-13 - Ken Wolski - RN-ED - CMMNJ
http://www.mixcloud.com/djezywind/homegrownradionj-signpost-to-new-space-8-22-13-ken-wolski-rn-ed-cmmnj/

Mormon mom wants medical marijuana for her sick son
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56788108-78/marijuana-utah-medical-stockton.html.csp

Massachusetts: The Department of Health Receives 181 Dispensary License Applications
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-/massachusetts-the-departm_b_3826903.html

Voice for Camden Frank Fulbrook dies
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20130827/NEWS01/308270044
THE AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF JUICING RAW CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) LEAVES
http://fitlife.tv/the-amazing-health-benefits-of-juicing-raw-cannabis-marijuana-leaves/


"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" 
SPEAKER: Ken Wolski,RN, MPA
WHERE: The New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing Convention, October 9 -11, 2013, at Bally's Casino & Resort, 1900 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401. MORE INFO: http://www.njsna.org/
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

CMMNJ's August 2013 Public Meeting Agenda



Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #2
Tuesday, August 13, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM:  Call meeting to order.   Approve July 2013 minutes.  Discuss:

Illinois is now the 20th medical marijuana state!

S2842, a bill to improve access to medical marijuana in NJ, is now on Gov. Christie’s desk awaiting action by him by Aug. 19, 2013.  Tell Gov. Christie to sign this important bill into law.
Send a fax at: http://lettersforvivian.org/ 
DPA: https://secure2.convio.net/dpa/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=991
NORML:http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/51046/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=11449
Tweet him @GovChristie, or write/phone at: PO Box 001, Trenton, NJ 08625 (609) 292-6000

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: Greenleaf ATC in Montclair has been shut down most of June and all of July.  No word from DOH on when Greenleaf will reopen.  About 1000 NJ patients with ID cards are on a waiting list.  Egg Harbor ATC to open in September.

The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is expected in court in September.
The lawsuit against the Camden Zoning Board for rejecting an ATC is also delayed until September.

Upcoming Events: "Kickin' Up Dust Summer 2013" Slightly Stoopid, Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, August 9, 2013,  https://www.facebook.com/events/431582343597002/
NORML NJ Marijuana Reform Rally Statehouse, Trenton, NJ, Sunday, 9/8/13 3pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/600582749991970/
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" New Jersey State Nurses Association Convention http://www.njsna.org/, 10/9/13, Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs.

Recent events: Lenny Frieling, LEAP, Millburn, NJ, 7/23: http://mmjnj.org/html/liveinvite.html
Over 2000 letters were delivered to Gov. Christie at the Statehouse, Trenton, on 8/1.

Treasury report: Checking account: $4353; PayPal account: $3611.  Billboard campaign on Facebook ended July 21 and raised $562, about 20% of total required. Campaign continues.

CMMNJ meetings are the second Tues. of each month, 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 08648. (Meeting at the library does not imply 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:

Families press Christie on medical marijuana for kids bill
http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23023568/families-press-christie-on-medical-marijuana-for-kids-bill

NJ Family Continues The Fight For Children’s Medical Marijuana
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/9155618-nj-family-continues-the-fight-for-childrens-medical-marijuana/

Editorial: Gov. Chris Christie has chance to show compassion by allowing medical marijuana for suffering kids
http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/08/editorial_gov_chris_christie_h.html#incart_river_default

Letters4Vivian letter drop off at Governor's office. 8/1/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFPgxceNJmQ&feature=youtu.be

Mother, son deliver letters to Christie requesting signature on kids' access to medical marijuana bill
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/hope_township_mother_son_deliv.html

Video: Parents of critically ill children deliver letters to Gov. Christie's office
http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2013/08/parents_of_critically_ill_chil.html

Is N.J. medical marijuana program the most expensive in nation?
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/is_nj_medical_marijuana_program_the_most_expensive_in_nation.html#incart_river

Families urge Gov. Christie: improve access to medical marijuana
https://www.facebook.com/ken.wolski/media_set?set=a.10151566029658657.1073741841.502598656&type=1

Egg Harbor Township-based medical marijuana CEO expecting failure
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/top_three/egg-harbor-township-based-medical-marijuana-ceo-expecting-failure/article_6628e71a-a79a-508b-bf15-520d2a2ff64c.html

The science of medical marijuana is hard
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/1011407-469/the-science-of-medical-marijuana-is-hard.html

Christie pressed to OK medical pot for children
http://articles.philly.com/2013-07-18/news/40636856_1_lettersforvivian-org-medical-marijuana-christie

Medical marijuana momentum should be building, but isn't
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/carpenter/mc-pc-medical-marijuana-momentum-20130719,0,12651.column

Where's The Weed? Chasing New Jersey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzjorQmv7DU&feature=youtu.be

Ease N.J. regulations on medical marijuana
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/letters/more-voice-of-the-people-july/article_f4076594-435b-5303-83e3-c0b4eeac716e.html

The Scoop, Compassionate Use Act
http://vimeo.com/69631430

Cannabis Care: New Hampshire medical marijuana regulators urged to learn from New Jersey’s failures
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/1011522-469/cannabis-care-new-hampshire-medical-marijuana-regulators.html

Who really benefits from illegal marijuana in New Jersey?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philly420/Big_Bucks_In_New_Jerseys_Illegal_Marijuana_.html#Yd1zAj1SdpMbaZUr.99

Joseph D’Souza Trial
http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2013/04/joseph-dsouzas-trial.html

NJ Tries to Upgrade Med MJ, but Gov. Christie Is Opposed
http://www.hightimes.com/read/nj-tries-upgrade-med-mj-gov-christie-opposed

New bill helps kids get relief without the high
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/burlington_county_times_news/opinion/letters_to_editor/new-bill-helps-kids-get-relief-without-the-high/article_48510604-0395-5874-a7c2-c47435ceb4cb.html

Hope Township mother, son to urge Gov. Christie to sign kids' access to medical marijuana bill
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/07/hope_township_mother_son_urge.html

Families urge Gov. Christie to improve access to medical marijuana
http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2013/07/families-urge-gov-christie-to-ease.html

Christie: 'Quack Doctors' Won't Prescribe Medical Marijuana in New Jersey
http://brick.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/christie-quack-doctors-wont-prescribe-medical-marijuana-in-new-jersey?fb_action_ids=10151514005973657&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

Parents want medical marijuana for young child
http://www.myfoxny.com/story/22690991/young-nj-girls-parents-want-medical-marijuan-for-child

Pot policy reveals a Republican rift
http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2013/08/post_183.html

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Christie fails to take his own advice
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20130805/OPINION01/308050010/LETTER-EDITOR-Christie-fails-take-his-own-advice

Christie has duty to ease children's suffering
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20130803/NJOPINION0101/308030024/Christie-has-duty-ease-children-s-suffering

Advocates Ask for Easier Access to Medical Weed for Kids
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/NJ-Child-Pot-Christie-217905051.html

Medical marijuana activists ask Christie to sign law that would ease access for kids
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/8d610ce940654050bb02643482baa035/NJ--Medical-Marijuana-Kids

The Pathos Of The War On Drugs
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/08/01/the-pathos-of-the-war-on-drugs/

New bill helps kids get relief without the high
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/burlington_county_times_news/opinion/letters_to_editor/new-bill-helps-kids-get-relief-without-the-high/article_48510604-0395-5874-a7c2-c47435ceb4cb.html#.UfJ0XxoyjBk.facebook

Leonard Frieling L.E.A.P. / Colorado NORML
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz270vaTxBI&feature=youtu.be

New Bill Helps Kids Get Relief Without High
http://www.ahherald.com/opinion-mainmenu-30/letters-to-the-editor/15950-new-bill-helps-kids-get-relief-without-high

Lift 3-Strain Limit on Medical Marijuana
http://www.ahherald.com/opinion-mainmenu-30/letters-to-the-editor/15938-lift-3-strain-limit-on-medical-marijuana


Extra:

Illinois now the 20th medical marijuana state!
http://www.mpp.org/states/illinois/

What Legalizing Pot In Uruguay Means For the World
http://ideas.time.com/2013/08/02/what-legalizing-pot-in-uruguay-means-for-the-world/?iid=op-main-lead

DoseNation 26: Ken Wolski, Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey
http://www.dosenation.com/listing.php?smlid=8771

Smoke Down Prohibition VII Remarks, July 26, 2013
https://www.facebook.com/notes/ken-wolski/smoke-down-prohibition-vii-remarks-july-26-2013/10151798761194808

Marijuana Legalization Advocates Return to Independence Mall This Friday for Smoke Down Prohibition VII
http://blog.norml.org/2013/07/24/marijuana-legalization-advocates-return-to-independence-mall-this-friday-for-smoke-down-prohibition-vii/#sthash.JxP6sCwd.gbpl

Cannabis Induces a Clinical Response in Patients With Crohn's Disease: A Prospective Placebo-Controlled Study
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23648372

Needless Suffering of Medical Marijuana Patient Embodies Federal-State Conflict: A Prison Extraction
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sunil-kumar-aggarwal/medical-marijuana-patient_b_3619067.html?view=screen%3Fshow_comment_id%3D270753158#comment_270753158sb=131006b=facebook

Marijuana legalization is inevitable in Indiana, rest of nation
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130606/OPINION03/306060032/Marijuana-legalization-inevitable-Indiana-rest-nation?fb_action_ids=10151474431628657&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_ref=artsharetop&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks aabout his new marijuana documentary with Craig Ferguson
http://vimeo.com/67957753

Small Amounts Of THC Can Defend Against Heart Attacks
http://www.medicaljane.com/2013/07/22/thc-is-beneficial-for-brain-heart-health/

Can Marijuana Cure Cancer? 5 Reasons Why It (Probably) Could
http://www.truthonpot.com/2013/07/30/can-cannabis-cure-cancer-5-reasons-why-it-probably-could/

D.C. records its first legal pot deal in at least 75 years
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-records-its-first-legal-pot-deal-in-at-least-75-years/2013/07/29/17521b42-f889-11e2-b018-5b8251f0c56e_story.html?tid=pm_local_pop

Cannabis for Elders: A Precarious Stat
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/07/cannabis-for-elders-a-precarious-state/278004/

Medical Marijuana: Clearing Away the Smoke
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3358713/?tool=pubmed

Federally Sponsored Marijuana Study Backfires: Scientists Conclude DEA Should Reclassify Cannabis
http://www.marijuana.com/news/2013/07/federally-sponsored-marijuana-study-backfires-scientists-conclude-dea-should-reclassify-cannabis/

California pot research backs therapeutic claims
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/12/4625608/california-pot-research-backs.html

Save the date: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change"
SPEAKER: Ken Wolski,RN, MPA
WHERE: The New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing Convention, October 9-11, 2013, at Bally's Casino & Resort, 1900 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401.
MORE INFO: http://www.njsna.org/

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Families urge Gov. Christie to improve access to medical marijuana


                   

WHO: Medical marijuana patients, families and advocates
WHAT: Deliver mail to the Governor
WHEN:     Thursday, August 1, 2013, 2:00 pm
WHERE:    NJ Statehouse, Room 109, and the Governor’s office
WHY:       To urge Gov. Christie to sign S2842 and improve access to medical marijuana

Friends of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey will gather at the Trenton Statehouse in Room 109 at 2:00 pm Thursday, August 1, 2013, to deliver several thousand letters to Governor Chris Christie, urging him to sign S2842, a bill that will improve access to medical marijuana.

Brian and Meghan Wilson’s two-year-old daughter, Vivian, is a registered medical marijuana patient who suffers from Dravet Syndrome, a seizure disorder that does not respond to traditional medical treatment. New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act was passed in part to treat this very type of disorder. However, Vivian has not been able to access the type of marijuana that she needs, in a form that is appropriate for a toddler, because of New Jersey’s overly restrictive regulations.  The Wilsons are coordinating this event along with Jennie Stormes, the mother of 14-year-old Jackson Stormes who also suffers from Dravet Syndrome. The families have been asking the public to tell the governor to sign the bill through the web site: http://lettersforvivian.org/

S2842 will eliminate the current limit of only three strains of marijuana that are permitted to be sold in New Jersey and allow a type of marijuana that is specifically grown to control seizures without the psychotropic, or “high” effect.  S2842 will also allow for medicated edible products, such as tincture, oil or butter, which is a more appropriate drug delivery method for a minor, or for those who prefer not to smoke. Additionally, S2842 will simplify access to medical marijuana for New Jersey minors who have qualifying conditions by only requiring a single licensed physician to recommend marijuana, instead of the three (3) physicians who are required under the current regulations.

 S2842 was fast-tracked through the Senate and Assembly in a single month, June 2013, and is now on Governor Christie’s desk awaiting action by him within 45 days (by Aug. 8, 2013).

For further information, contact:

Ken Wolski, RN: 609-394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
Brian Wilson: 201-577-2513, Emperorwilson@yahoo.com
Jennie Stormes: 209-327-3366, jennie@afnna.com

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, provides education about the benefits medical marijuana.
More at: www.cmmnj.org or,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/



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Friday, July 19, 2013

CMMNJ July 2013 Meeting Minutes


Monthly Public Meeting Minutes 
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

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

 S2842/A4241 a bill to simplify access to medical marijuana for NJ minors who have qualifying conditions, eliminate the three strain limit, and allow for edible products to be sold at ATCs, is now on Gov. Christie’s desk awaiting action by him within 45 days (by Aug. 8, 2013.).  Tell Gov. Christie to sign this important bill into law. 
Send the governor a fax at: http://lettersforvivian.org/ 
or, send an email:
DPA: https://secure2.convio.net/dpa/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=991
NORML: http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/51046/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=11449
Tweet him @GovChristie, 
or write/phone at: 
Office of the Governor
PO Box 001, Trenton, NJ 
08625
(609) 292-6000

 NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: Greenleaf ATC in Montclair has been shut down most of June; some patients report getting no marijuana there since March 2013.  No word from DOH on when Greenleaf will reopen.  About 1000 NJ patients with ID cards are on a waiting list.  Total program failure.
The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is expected in court in September. 
The lawsuit against the Camden Zoning Board for rejecting an ATC is also delayed until September.

 Upcoming Events: Lenny Frieling, LEAP speaker, in Millburn, NJ on 7/23/13 at 7 pm. Also, live stream available. For details, see: http://mmjnj.org/html/liveinvite.html
"Kickin' Up Dust Summer 2013" Slightly Stoopid Tour at the Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, August 9, 2013,  https://www.facebook.com/events/431582343597002/
"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" New Jersey State Nurses Association Convention http://www.njsna.org/, 10/9/13, Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs.  

 Recent events: CMMNJ fundraiser, 6/12/13, The Pop Shop, Collingswood. $420 was raised! 
Grandma Lobbies for Medical Marijuana in Washington, D.C. The Silver Tour, 6/17/13.

 Treasury report: Checking account: $4558; PayPal account: $3444.  Billboard campaign on Facebook. http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5w32/medical-marijuana-billboard-in-trenton
CMMNJ meetings:  Next meeting will be August 13, 2013 at 7 pm - 9pm.  Meetings are at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 08648. (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.)  

 More info:  Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, (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.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

CMMNJ July 9, 2013 Public Meeting Agenda, News of the Month & June Minutes



Monthly Public Meeting Agenda, Lawrence Township Library, Room. #2
Tuesday, July 9, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM:  Call meeting to order.   Approve June 2013 minutes.  Discuss:

S2842/A4241 a bill to simplify access to medical marijuana for NJ minors who have qualifying conditions, eliminate the three strain limit, and allow for edible products to be sold at ATCs, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing by a vote of 8-3 on 6/6/13. The Assembly Budget Committee approved the bill, 9-1, on 6/20/13 along with the entire Senate by a vote of 25 - 13.  The entire Assembly approved the bill on 6/24/13 by a vote of 55-13-9. The bill now heads to the desk of the governor.

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: DOH promises to open two more ATCs by September, one in Egg Harbor Twp., (grow permit issued 6/6/13) and one in Woodbridge.  Greenleaf ATC in Montclair is only open 4 hrs./wk, serving fewer than 130 pts.  About 1000 on waiting list.

The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is expected in court in September.

The lawsuit against the Camden Zoning Board for rejecting an ATC is also delayed until Sept.

Upcoming Events:
"Kickin' Up Dust Summer 2013" Slightly Stoopid Tour, the Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, August 9, 2013:        https://www.facebook.com/events/431582343597002/

"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change" New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing Convention, October 9, 2013, at Bally, Atlantic City. CEUs for nurses.  MORE INFO: http://www.njsna.org/

Amy Doherty, Medford Court, 7/18 at 8 am; Joe D’Souza, Bayonne Municipal Court, 7/26/13.

Recent events:
CMMNJ fundraiser, 6/12/13, The Pop Shop, Collingswood. $420 was raised!

Grandma Lobbies for Medical Marijuana in Washington, D.C. The Silver Tour, 6/17/13.

Treasury report: Checking account: $4558; PayPal account: $3444.  Billboard campaign on Facebook. http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5w32/medical-marijuana-billboard-in-trenton

CMMNJ meetings are at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 08648. (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.)
 
More info:  Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com   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:

Senate panel approves bill making medical marijuana more accessible to kids
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/senate_panel_approves_bill_mak.html#incart_river_default

N.J. issues permit to second medical marijuana dispensary
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/nj_issues_permit_to_second_med.html

Hard to track down medical marijuana in NJ
http://www.trentonian.com/article/20130531/NEWS01/130539920/hard-to-track-down-medical-marijuana-in-nj

Tell New Jersey to fix the Medical Marijuana laws so Vivian can get the life-saving medicine she needs
http://lettersforvivian.org/

Cheryl Miller Memorial
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151469333678657.1073741834.502598656&type=1

Activists say they will push to change N.J. medical marijuana law
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/medical_marijuana_activists.html

Patients take issue with medical marijuana program
http://articles.philly.com/2013-06-09/news/39836070_1_debilitating-medical-condition-marijuana-second-dispensary

Video: Mother of 2-yr-old discusses slow pace of medical marijuana law in N.J.
http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2013/06/video_mother_of_two-year-old_d.html

New Jersey Patients Demand Chris Christie Implement Voter Approved Medical Marijuana Law
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/06/10/new-jersey-patients-demand-chris-christie-implement-voter-approved-medical-marijuana-law/

Toddler Needs Marijuana While New Jersey in No Hurry
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/healthquest/toddler-needs-marijuana-while-new-jersey-in-no-hurry

Gianficaro: Marijuana a godsend for New Jersey man with multiple sclerosis
http://www.phillyburbs.com/blogs/news_columnists/phil_gianficaro/gianficaro-marijuana-a-godsend-for-new-jersey-man-with-multiple/article_44e9def2-3957-5c22-ae11-523866835953.html

Medical Marijuana for Kids Could Pit Parents Against Pediatricians
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/06/20/medical-marijuana-for-kids-could-pit-parents-against-pediatricians/

Parents Want Medical Marijuana for Toddler
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Parents-Want-Medical-Marijuana-For-Toddler/212433101

Parents of epileptic N.J. tot lament medical marijuana delays
http://articles.philly.com/2013-06-24/news/40148313_1_marijuana-law-marijuana-card-dispensary

Senate and Assembly panel approve bill helping minors use medical marijuana program
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/assembly_panel_approves_bill_helping_minors_use_medical_marijuana_program.html#/0

Scutari-Vitale Bill To Amend NJ's Medical Marijuana Law Advances
Would Promote Access to Medical Marijuana By Severely Ill Children
http://www.politickernj.com/66801/scutari-vitale-bill-amend-njs-medical-marijuana-law-advances#ixzz2XLe2YMxM

Why Medical Marijuana Doesn't Help New Jersey Children
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/healthquest/why-medical-marijuana-doesnt-help-new-jersey-children#yvComment

Medicinal marijuana for children now up to Gov. Christie
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20130625_Medicinal_marijuanafor_children_now_up_to_Christie.html#WTG1RVZgH8g5hYb8.99

New Jersey Lawmakers Seek To Ease Medical Marijuana Access For Minors
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/new-jersey-medical-marijuana_n_3499363.html

Reforming NJ's Medical Marijuana Law
http://www.politickernj.com/jrlassiter/66883/reforming-njs-medical-marijuana-law

NJ Marijuana Patients Now At 1000 But Most Just Wait
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/burlington/NJ-Marijuana-Patients-Now-At-1000-But-Most-Just-Wait.html#2tlxyQ7ceAYzrMth.99

"Medical Marijuana: Legislation + Education = Blueprint for Change"
SPEAKER: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA
WHERE/WHEN: The New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing Convention, October 9, 2013, at Bally's Casino & Resort, 1900 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, New Jersey
MORE INFO: http://www.njsna.org/





Extra:

Oregon Governor Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/LegalizationNation/archives/2013/06/11/oregon-governor-approves-medical-marijuana-for-ptsd

N.J. voters: Pot possession should not be a crime, poll says
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/polls_says_nj_voters_says_pot.html#incart_river

Why More Nurses and Student Nurses Need to Join the American Cannabis Nurses Association
(ACNA)
http://www.ladybud.com/2013/06/13/why-more-nurses-and-student-nurses-need-to-join-the-american-cannabis-nurses-association-acna/

What’s the Cost?  The federal war on patients
http://americansforsafeaccess.org/downloads/WhatsTheCost.pdf

Capitol Hill Reception - featuring Grover Norquist and Congressman Jared Polis
https://www.facebook.com/events/387400121364723/

Drug War Blocking Potential Treatments for Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Journal Claims
http://healthland.time.com/2013/06/14/drug-war-blocking-potential-treatments-for-cancer-alzheimers-journal-claims/#ixzz2XLXiR6GN

ASK DOCTOR G: What role can Cannabis play in the life cycle of a woman?
http://normlwomensalliance.org/2013/06/18/ask-doctor-g-what-role-can-cannabis-play-in-the-life-cycle-of-a-woman/

Medical Marijuana For Pets Recommended By Veterinarian Doug Kramer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/medical-marijuana-for-pets_n_3391770.html

Medical Pot Laws Get Tougher
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324049504578545673594835756.html

Philly420: Marijuana Legalization Lobby Day at the U.S. Capitol
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philly420/Philly420_Marijuana_Legalization_Lobby_Day_at_the_US_Capitol_.html

Medical marijuana differs from recreational pot
http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/06/times_of_trenton_letters_to_th_742.html



Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
Lawrence Township Library, Room #2
Tuesday, June 11, 2013; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

May 2013 minutes were approved.  Discussion:

Recent Events: 
NJ Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 6/6/13 to support S2842—a bill that will simplify access to medical marijuana for minors in NJ who have qualifying conditions.  CMMNJ testified and the committee approved the bill by an 8-3 vote.

CMMNJ/Cheryl Miller Medical Marijuana Memorial held 6/7/13, in the Statehouse.   Press Conference at noon; march to Dept. of Health cancelled due to inclement weather.

Gay Pride Parade, Asbury Park, 6/2/13.  Many thanks to all our volunteers and to the great support we received from Pride 2013!

Upcoming Events:
CMMNJ fundraiser on 6/12/13 8am to 9pm, Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood. (15% of your bill goes to CMMNJ if you mention the fundraiser to your server).

Grandma Lobbies for Medical Marijuana, Washington, D.C.: The Silver Tour Monday, June 17, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM http://silvertourlobby.eventbrite.com/

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program: The NJ Health Dept. issued a permit 6/6/13 for Compassionate Care Foundation of Egg Harbor Twp. to begin growing medical marijuana.  The DOH promises to open ATCs in Egg Harbor and Woodbridge by Sept.  Greenleaf ATC in Montclair is only open 4 hrs./wk, serving about 130 patients.  Waiting list of patients is close to 1000.  The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the MMP is delayed until Sept.  The lawsuit against the Camden Zoning Board for rejecting an ATC there is also delayed until Sept.

Treasury report: Checking account: $4388; PayPal account: $3529.  Billboard campaign on Facebook. http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/5w32/medical-marijuana-billboard-in-trenton

The next CMMNJ mtng. is scheduled for July 9, 2013, 7-9 pm at the Lawrence Twp. Library.

More info:  Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc., NJ 08618   (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com   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.

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