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Minutes ASGP/GPUS Coordinating Committee
meeting 7/28-29/2001
Santa Barbara CA
Greg Gerritt, Secretary
7/28/01
AM session started approx 9:15 AM PDT
Facilitator Lynne Serpe opened meeting by explaining rules and
procedures of the meeting.
Secretary Greg Gerritt (RI) read the roll. Of 31 members State Parties
28 were represented. Not present were delegations from AR, UT, WY
Observer delegations present from AK, WA
Tony Affigne (RI) read the Accreditation Committee
report recommending that the Idaho Green Party be admitted. By
consensus ID was admitted and its delegates seated.
Sharane Palley (CA)read the Accreditation Committee report
recommending that the Maryland Green Party be admitted. By consensus
MD was admitted and its delegates seated.
Co-chair Anne Goeke then gave an opening welcome, followed by short
reports from all of the co-chairs (Anne Goeke(PA), Steve Herrick(MI),
Tom Sevigny(CT)), the Secretary, and the Treasurer (Robbie Franklin(TX)).
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: Tom Sevigny presenter: First resolution was the resolution to
permanently implement the changes made to ASGP bylaws as a part of our
ratification of the Boston Proposal despite the GPUSA failing to pass
it. These changes are to move to some sort of Proportional
Representation (see discussion of Transition Committee work) to create
a Sustainer category for fundraising, and to implement Identity Caucus
seats in the CC. (See actual handouts or bylaws on line). Much
Discussion. Jenefer Ellingston (DC) proposes that Section 8, Identity
Caucus seats, be stricken.
Vote to remove section 8 5 in favor, 44 opposed. Fails.
Consensus achieved on complete proposal with 5 stand asides. DC, ID,
KS
Tom Fusco (ME) presents resolution to expand the Steering Committee to
7 members. See original wording in handouts. Discussion included alot
of questions. Tabled for more work. Bylaws committee and ME Delegation
were instructed to meet and work out new wording that would resolve
questions.
Media Committee: Nancy Allen (ME) reported.
Internal Communications: Nathalie Paravincini (TX) reported.
Accreditation Committee: Tony Affigne reported.
Green Pages: Michael Feinstein (CA) reported.
LUNCH
Saturday Afternoon Session
Committee Reports:
Shadow Cabinet: Jerilyn Bowen (NM) reported.
International Committee: John Rensenbrink (ME), Todd Sloan (DC), and
Anne Goeke reported.
Green Pro Democracy Campaign: Tony Affigne, Anita Rios (OH) reported.
Resolution to endorse Pro Democracy Campaign. Consensus to endorse.
Announcement by Steve Shafarman (DC) to convene Greens interested in
taking part in the September DC protests against the IMF.
Legal Report: David Cobb reported. Focus is on helping state parties
keep ballot lines in 2002. Also the preparation of FEC filing. New
Green Legal collective is forming. David Cobb, Vivian Houghton (DE),
Paul Loney (OR), Thomas McGuire (ID), and Mike Wyman (CA) are
currently involved.
Legal Committee made a special mention of Thomas Linzey (PA) for his
work on FEC filing and all other previous work.
Transcomm Report: Rick Lass presenter. Rick explained proposals in
packet. 4 options. On the straw poll Option 1 had the most support,
option 2 was next. This is a simplification of what actually happened.
In reality a variety of folks convened after this short discussion to
work out some compromise. Which was brought back on Sunday.
Fundraising Plan. Presented by Robbie Franklin
Management Plans/Growth Plans on budget, fundraising, policies
presented by Dean Myerson (CO) (GPUS Political coordinator)
Proposal to change fiscal policy (in packet) Amended to make sure
Personnel Policy is created and that budget has a buffer in it so
personnel get paid. Fiscal policy change to raise fundraising limit
held over for Sunday.
Jo Chamberlin (CA) presented further on fundraising plan. Next year
each committee will be asked to provide a plan as well as a budget.
Marnie Glickman (OR) presented more info on fundraising plan.
After discussion and questions there was a consensus to approve the
budget for the next 5 months (in packet). Note: Green party financial
records are public documents (FEC rules and available through FEC once
we file with them and if any Green wants to see who contributors are
or any thing else, all they need to do is ask the Treasurer.
Report on Transcomm vote with IRV transfers proposal #1 37 #2 12 #3 5.
Platform Committee Steve Schmidt (FL)reporter. PlatComm is working on
process for 2004 and has been looking at suggestions greens have been
offering.
Resolution by AZ on Immigration. Peter Hormel (AZ)presented. After
long discussion resolution passed 30 y 5 n 19 ab. Written comments
accepted
Budd Dickinson (CA) reported on comments received in Hiawassee, see
packet, both on substance and process. Platforms distributed, all
State parties should read and comment on it.
Diversity Caucus: Amy Mondloch (WI) reported.
Announcement to revive Womenšs Caucus.
Nominating committee report. Greg Gerritt reported. Nominees.
Treasurer Robbie Franklin Secretary Nathalie Paravincini Co-chairs Jo
Chamber, Ben Manski (WI), Anita Rios (OH) Tom Sevigny.
Filing with the FEC. David Cobb presented and explained. Two
resolutions under consideration RI and CT to be considered as one, as
they are complementary and CT fills gap in original RI resolution. SEE
Packet.
Amendment to RI resolution, change number of states from 29 to 33,
accepted as friendly.
Consensus to allow delegation from WA to participate in the vote after
explanation of process for allowing non ASGP states to vote on filing.
There was a consensus by all states present to go ahead with the FEC
filing, noting that the legal team will do minor editing before the
documents are filed. A roll call of the states was called for by Tim
McKee (RI) and was taken. A great way to end the Saturday Session.
Sunday 7/29/01 First convening of the Green Party of the United States
After an agenda review:
Growth Plans: Presented by Dean Myerson. Field Organizing. #1
Priority. Note that publications plan was omitted, and will be
represented on line. Note that a strategic plan is needed to
supplement this. Consensus on Field Organizing plan with note that it
will continue to evolve.
Donation Cap proposal: Amended change all ASGP to GPUS. Last whereas,
change $5000 to 10000 to from $5000 to a maximum of $10000.
Add to Now it be resolved. The raising of the donation cap will sunset
at the first meeting of the GPUS CC after the 2004 election unless the
GPUS CC votes specifically to extend it any time between now and the
first meeting after the 2004 elections, including that meeting.
Consensus with 9 stand asides.
Revenue Sharing plan. Amended. Paragraph starting Be it resolved.
change state parties WILL to state parties ARE ENCOURAGED TO.
Note percentage to be remitted to states will vary based on actions by
the different states and they type of event. Consensus with 3 stand
asides.
NOTE various stand aside concerns were turned in to me, for this issue
and others. I will report upon them at a future time, hopefully soon.
Resolution to change size and makeup of Steering Committee. Resolution
rewritten by delegation from ME and bylaws committee. Al delegates
received a copy. Further amendments: Change 5 co-chairs to 5 MEMBERS
OF THE SC, ALL OF WHOM SHALL BE FROM DIFFERENT STATES, a Secretary and
a Treasurer .
In paragraph starting in the initial change there shall be a minimum
of two women and two men serving as co-chairs to THERE SHALL BE AT
LEAST THREE WOMEN AND THREE MEN ON THE SC AT ALL TIMES.
After discussion, a vote. 44 y 3 no 4 ab passes
Vote on new SC. Consensus on complete slate of 6.
Revisiting of Transcomm proposal (on the makeup and size of state
delegations) based on modifications negotiated. Rick Lass first
presented
the NM/MN amendment requiring that there actually be Green activity in
a CD for it to count towards a statešs delegate count. There are a
few minor amendments to this I did not get. Consensus on amended
version.
Jim Reed (TX) presented modified version of proposal based on
negotiations. Long discussion. Break for Lunch.
Sunday 7/29/01 PM session
Campus Greens report by Tom Adkins
Proposal to hold next years meeting in Mid Atlantic region. Agreed to
it. Further discussion about what the meeting will look like will be
held.
Back to Transcomm:
Discussion. Sunset Clause, etc. Note of more details need to be worked
out on transition period, on line issues, etc.
Amendments passed 29 y 18 N abs 2
Vote on whole package 37 y 9 n abs 3 PASSES
The resolution as approved:
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Each member state party shall have one vote on the Coordinating
Committee
for every four Congressional Districts or major fraction thereof into
which
the state is divided. Regardless, each state party shall have at least
two
votes. State parties shall make a good faith effort, where reasonable,
to
have delegates to the Coordinating Committee elected by clusters of
local
Green groups.
For the purpose of tallying its number of delegates to the Green
National Committee a state party may include only Congressional
Districts
in which there is an organized Green Party Local.
Criteria for an organized Green Party Local shall consist of:
- Recognition by the member state Green Party
- Bylaws and/or a constitution
- Adoption of the 10 Key Values and a mission statement and/or
platform
that demonstrates this commitment.
The member state Green Party shall be responsible for maintaining a
current record and validation of active local affiliates, to be
provided to
the GP-US on request for credentialing purposes.
*No delegate to the Coordinating Committee may cast more than two of
that
state's votes. (This clause will be eliminated after the 2004 general
election, reverting back to one vote per delegate, if no further
action is
taken).
This rule will go into effect January, 2002.
This entire section of the bylaws will be reviewed after the next
meeting
of the Coordinating Committee.
Discussion of Voter Freedom Act. Consensus to endorse.
Announcements.
Adjourn
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Read the original draft
agenda and proposals for the Santa Barbara meeting.
