Minneapolis/5th District Green Party Upcoming Events 1. Candidate Screenings 2. Educational Forum 3. Local Endorsing Convention 4. A Little About the "M5"
1. CANDIDATE SCREENINGS Thursday, May 23, 7:00-9:00 PM� Northeast Park Building, 1615 Pierce St NE, Minneapolis (near Johnson St NE & 35W) Saturday, May 25, 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon� Bryant Park Building, 3101 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis (near Lake St & Lyndale Ave) � These events may start or end early depending on the number of candidates that attend. For more info, or to schedule a screening interview, contact Cam Gordon at (612) 296-0579 or <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. 2. EDUCATIONAL FORUM: It Ain't Easy Being Green! Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM-Whenever* East Lake Library, 2727 E Lake St, Minneapolis Curious about the difference between the Greens and other political movements, including those on the "progressive left"? This will be a combination of presentations and discussions, and everyone is welcome to attend, especially new Greens and Green candidates. 1. Introduction to Green Values 2. The Origin and Meaning of Green Values 3. Application of Green Values to Elected Office * The time for discussion and breaks will be guided by the interests of those who attend. We expect interest to wane around 1:00 or 2:00, but the room is reserved for the whole day. 3. LOCAL ENDORSING CONVENTION Saturday, June 8, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM� Park House, 2120 Park Ave S, Minneapolis This is it! We will be considering endorsing candidates for Minnesota House and Senate seats and the U.S. House Representative for the 5th Congressional District. All Green Party members who live in the 5th District may participate. Others are welcome to observe. � This event may run late if we have a large number of candidates. 4. A LITTLE ABOUT THE "M5" The purpose of the Minneapolis/Fifth District Green Party is to create and sustain a thriving local political party in affiliation with the Green Party of Minnesota based on the ten key values of ecological wisdom, social and economic justice, grassroots democracy, nonviolence, decentralization, feminism, community-based economics, respect for diversity, personal and global responsibility, and future focus. Its goals are to engage in electoral politics and social action to promote these values and help create a more democratic, just and sustainable society where people live in harmony with the Earth and each other. We hold General Membership meetings every other month at various locations in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, which includes Columbia Heights, Crystal, Fort Snelling, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hilltop, Minneapolis, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Spring Lake Park, St. Anthony, St. Louis Park, and most of Hopkins and Richfield. You can contact us in several ways. Our Chair, Eric Makela, can be reached at (612) 782-2118 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] You may contact the entire Steering Committee** by writing to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to dialogue with fellow Greens, join our listserv by sending a blank message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. If you wish to make a refundable contribution, contact our Treasurer, Bill Kingsbury, at (612) 825-9864, or write to Minneapolis/5th District Green Party, PO Box 582763, Minneapolis MN 55458. ** The Steering Committee is Robin Garwood, Cam Gordon, Bill Kingsbury(Treasurer), Eric Makela (Chair), KPS Menon, Brother Shane Price, and Barbara Sadler. Fwd by David Strand- Loring Park __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
