Our 10th conference call will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd from 7:30PM – 8:30PM. Dial-in number (US): (605) 313-5635 Access code: 659303# International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/kris387 Online meeting ID: kris387 Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/kris387
If you have agenda item suggestions please email them to kris@mdmj.org.
Conference Call #8
Our 8th conference call will be held on Tuesday, August 20th from 7:30PM – 8:30PM. Dial-in number (US): (605) 313-5635 Access code: 659303# International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/kris387 Online meeting ID: kris387 Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/kris387
If you have agenda item suggestions please email them to kris@mdmj.org.
Tonight’s agenda will be focused on yesterday’s hearing with the Maryland General Assembly Marijuana Legalization Work Group, as well as the new announcement that the smell of cannabis is no longer a reason to search someone anymore. There has been much controversy surrounding this issue and would like to hear everyone’s thoughts on the new updates going on.
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Meeting #3 Location Update
We had our last meeting in Baltimore, and it was a huge success! Now, we’re headed to Frederick, MD to continue growing and building up for meeting with members of the Maryland General Assembly in January. The meeting location HAS CHANGED due to the weather. We will be meeting at MULLINIX PARK in Frederick, Maryland underneath the pavilion in the park.
Mullinix Park is located behind the intersection of Bentz St. and W. All Saints St. On either street, there is a small alley road you will turn onto called Mullinix Alley where there is also parking. If you need help finding this location please call 720-607-8369 or email kris@mdmj.org. There is a 50% chance of rain at 7PM so be sure to bring what you need, and if the rain is coming down too hard we can move to the Blue Side Tavern located right behind the park.
AGENDA
- Introductions; tell us why you’re here.
- Anti-plastic action announcement/ideas
- NORML’s Lobby Day
- Fundraising
- Lobby efforts
- Policy Proposal
- Federal Updates
- Maryland Updates
- Conference Call Updates
- Compassionate Care Fund/New ideas
- Closing
Conference Call #5
Great call last week! Join us for the next call for updates and info. You’ll have an opportunity to share your ideas To add items to the agenda, email kris@mdmj.org before the call. The agenda will be posted the afternoon of the call.
Our fourth conference call will be held on Tuesday July 16th from 7:30PM – 8:30PM.
Dial-in number (US): (605) 313-5635
Access code: 659303#
International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/kris387
Online meeting ID: kris387
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/kris387
MDMJ Conference Call #4
Our last conference call was very productive and we are on track to legalizing cannabis in Maryland!
Join us for the next call for updates and info. You’ll have an opportunity to share your ideas.
Our fourth conference call will be held on Tuesday July 9th from 7:30PM – 8:30PM. Dial-in number (US): (605) 313-5635 Access code: 659303# International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/kris387 Online meeting ID: kris387 Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/kris387
AGENDA
Instructions – Upon joining the conference call, we will ask that you put your phone on mute to eliminate background noise so that the person speaking can be heard by everyone on the call and there are no interruptions.
Introductions – 10 second elevator speech. Name, organization, why you’re here.
Meeting location update.
Flyers for Baltimore meeting.
Fundraising.
Meeting with County Executive Marc Elrich.
Additions to talking points.
Hearing tomorrow; Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform.
Q&A/Suggestions/Feedback/Comments.
MDMJ Planning Meeting #2
Join MDMJ for our 2nd planning meeting of 2019!
When: July 30th, 2019 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Where: We’ve CHANGED the meeting location due to the growing number of attendance! The meeting has been moved to Druid Hill Park, located in Baltimore, Maryland. Booking a pavilion is a first come, first serve deal, so we will do our best to snag the spot at the Columbus Pavilion on Mansion House Drive. Take a right at the fork in the road and the pavilion is directly on your right.
Feel free to bring your own refreshments, lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and umbrellas to block the sun. PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND IN YOUR GROUPS TO SPREAD THE WORD! It really helps.
Agenda
7:00 – 7:15PM – Check-In and introductions.
7:15 – 7:25PM – Updates since last meeting.
7:25 – 7:35PM – Legislative Updates.
7:35 – 7:45PM – Lobby session efforts.
7:45 – 8:00PM – Go over talking points.
8:00 – 8:05PM – Conference call updates.
8:05 – 8:10PM – Recruiting efforts.
8:10 – 8:15PM – Ideas for next meeting location/agenda.
8:15 – 8:25PM – Questions, feedback, suggestions.
8:25 – 8:30PM – Closing.
Talking Points Draft
MDMJ Conference Call
High friends!!!
The meeting we held in Bethesda last month was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend. At the meeting we discussed organizing a lobby day in Annapolis. With a bit of research and a handful of phone calls, our plan is to hold several meetings, conference calls and training sessions up until January 8th 2020, when the new session begins. This gives us plenty of time to prepare, as well as to organize a letter writing campaign to send your delegates expressing why it is important to fully legalize. A spreadsheet has been generated with a list of every delegate in Maryland who did NOT co-sponsor any marijuana legalization legislation last session. Out of 141 Delegates throughout every district in the state, only 30 delegates have either sponsored or co-sponsored legalization bills. It is also very interesting to discover the handfuls of delegates who are part of the Marijuana Legalization Work Group but did not co-sponsor any cannabis legalization bills put through last session by delegates Moon and Luedtke. These are the people we plan to meet with. We must get them on board with our progressive agenda. Without co-sponsors, these bills will go nowhere and cannabis will continue to be illegal to those who need it.
Have you ever shared with your friends or family how cannabis has helped you? Well, we also need you to express your stories to the law makers that represent you. There is no wrong way to tell your story, but we will be holding training sessions so that everyone feels confident and prepared. If you’ve ever felt compelled to get more involved in your community, then now is the time! Legalization is upon us, and it is up to us to win the fight against prohibition.
Our first conference call will be held on Tuesday June 11th from 7:30PM – 8:30PM.
Dial-in number (US): (605) 313-5635
Access code: 659303#
International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/kris387
Online meeting ID: kris387
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/kris387
Agenda
Instructions – Upon joining the conference call, we will ask that you put your phone on mute to eliminate background noise so that the person speaking can be heard by everyone on the call and there are no interruptions.
Introductions – Say who you are and what organization you’re with if applicable.
Updates on lobby day efforts – slight changes in dates and strategies.
Volunteer Opportunities – By clicking the link, it will direct you to our Google Forms volunteer sign up sheet. In addition to attending lobby day in Annapolis in January, if you are able to volunteer your time for prep and follow up assignments, we need you!
Questions and comments about volunteering opportunities
Recruiting
End of meeting; reminder for next weeks conference call.
If you are subscribed to MDMJ’s email list, you have been emailed the conference call invitation, so please check your inbox
MDMJ May Meeting
Looking to become more involved in your community? Passionate about cannabis being legalized in Maryland? Then this meeting is for you! We realize that with Maryland being such a big state, we need to take the movement to YOU! MDMJ will be holding meetings throughout the state so that everyone who is passionate about this issue, has the opportunity to become an important member in this community organization. Our mission is to LEGALIZE, NORMALIZE, and fight for FREEDOM! Over the last month, several members of DCMJ, MDMJ, and VAMJ have been lobbying on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC for better protections for the consumers. For more information on how these meetings for new legislation went, check out MDMJ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. We are so excited to see some new faces and learn what it is that matters most to you with cannabis legalization. This is a community effort so not only is being a voice encouraged, but it is NEEDED! Let’s take back our rights to grow our own cannabis!
When: Thursday, May 30th, 2019 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Where: 4844 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Agenda
7:00PM – 7:05PM – Introduction; Tell Us Who You Are!
7:05PM – 7:30PM –
Exercise – Tell Us Why You’re Here
7:30PM – 7:50PM –
Update on AJ Dawson; Sentenced to 60 Days in Wicomico Jail
7:50PM – 8:10PM –
Congressional Seed In – What We Did, Why We Did It, And What We’re Going To Do Next
8:10PM – 8:25PM –
Home Cultivation Rights; Beating The Monopoly
8:25PM – 8:30PM – Closing Statements
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MDMJ Meeting Kicking Off The New Congress
It’s Lobbying Season❗❗❗
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MDMJ Meeting Kicking Off The New Congress
Join us this Friday as we kick off the New Year and the new congress with effective strategies for lobbying in February.
We will cover topics including:
- AJ’s Court Date (Click here to RSVP on Facebook)
- Lobby Day Coalition with MD NORML
- Discuss Joining Efforts with Lower Shore Progressive Caucus & Progressive Maryland
- Take votes on issues to work on for the new congress
- Create letter to deliver to local delegates for support for several issues surrounding marijuana legalization.
When: Friday, January 11, 2019
Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Where? Roadie Joe’s Bar & Grill 213 W. Main St. Salisbury, MD 21801
We will be in the back in the “Game Room” at Roadie Joe’s. Just ask a server to walk you there if you have trouble finding us.
We hope to see some new faces at the meeting, so feel free to bring your friends/family along with you. We want to see this organization grow, so please, spread the word, and let’s get to it!
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