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President’s Day Newsletter, Information, and Calendar
Greetings AZ4NORML supporters, friends, and activists!
Tucson NORML has been working hard to educate Southern Arizonans about the benefits of medical cannabis, the safety of recreational marijuana, and the value of industrial hemp. Please get involved and help us make a difference in 2010. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@az4norml.com for more information and stay tuned to the website for upcoming events. Did you know Tucson Police Department spokeswoman, Sargeant Diana Lopez recently said regarding medical marijuana arrests in Tucson, “There is no leniency being given in reference to medical marijuana.”? Clearly, patients are still being arrested and there is more work to do!
Medical Marijuana Week continues….. AZ4NORML staged our “Rush Hour” informational gathering at Broadway and Craycroft this morning and it was a huge success. We had lots of motorists honk, yell, and stop for information. We will be doing our “Rush Hour” this evening from 5PM – 630PM at Speedway and Craycroft, on the Southeast corner. Bring your own favorite sign or use one of ours! We need you. We also will continue our “Rush Hour” outreach all week to celebrate national medical marijuana week! Check AZ4NORML.org for all the details!
Our AZ4NORML music group will be meeting Monday February 15th at 1PM, and every Monday this Spring. Help us make great pro-cannabis music and come have fun. No musical skills are needed and new members are welcome. Please email music@az4norml.com for more information.
The next general meeting will be this Saturday, February 20th at 3PM at the Ward 6 Council Offices in Tucson. The offices are located at 3202 E. 1st Street in Tucson near the intersection of Country Club Rd and Speedway Blvd. Please check our website at www.az4norml.com for more information. New members welcome. We will be hosting our Rush Hour Intersection education outreach after the meeting, please bring your favorite signs, shirts, and energy, meet at 4:30 at Country Club and Speedway! Please bring a canned food donation for local charities.
Phoenix NORML will be meeting on Wednesday, February 17th at 720PM at JB’s on Montebello in Phoenix. New members welcome
The next AZ4NORML leadership committee meeting will be Wednesday, February 17th at 3PM, please join us to help steer the direction of AZ4NORML in the future. Please contact us at lead@az4norml.com for more information.
Our Hemp Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 09th at 1PM to plan our 4/20 march and festival, to create our banners, and to make our marijuana man suits. Please RSVP to hemp@az4norml.com for further information and directions. New members welcome and creative skills are not required. Donations of supplies are needed. Old business suits, cash, paint, and more, please check our website for the details.
AZ4NORML will be hosting our large tent at the Tucson Peace Fair on February 27th, 2010. We are in need of a lot of energetic volunteers during shifts beginning at 7AM and ending at 6PM or so. Stay tuned to the newsletter for further information and please email az4norml@az4norml.com for more information.
On Thursday, March 11th at 7:30AM in Phoenix, LEAP Spokesman, Commander Tony Ryan (A 36 year law enforcement veteran, Denver Police Officer) will be speaking at the Strategic Edge Business Alliance at Jim’s Coney Island Café, 1750 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe, AZ 85281. New members welcome.
From March 12-14, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) will be hosting their 2010 conference in San Francisco. Early bird registration available now. RSVP to jon@az4norml.com if you decide to go.
From April 15-18, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) will be hosting their 2010 conference in San Jose, CA. Registration begins March 15th. Please RSVP if you decide to go. The FDA recently approved MAPS for a study of Ecstasy and it’s benefits treating PTSD as well as working on a number of medical marijuana projects.
Tuesday, April 20th is right around the corner! Join AZ4NORML as we plan for the largest Worldwide Marijuana March Southern Arizona has ever seen! We will need lots of help to make this a huge success, reply to this email for more information.
AZ4NORML would like to do a custom water bottle order with our own custom designed labels. We can then use the water for fundraising at our events this summer. We need $1000 to make this happen, please consider donating generously to help us with this cause. Contact news@az4norml.org for more information.
NEWS & INFORMATION
[NEWS] Article quoting members of AZ4NORML – Read “Unlikely Alliance Over Drug Legalization and Border Security”
[NEWS] “The Beginning of the End of Marijuana Prohibition” by the founder of the Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadelmann.
[ACTION] “Demand CBS Reverse Decision Declaring Pro-Marijuana Ad “Too Political”” - Sign the petition asking CBS to reconsider their decision. View the ad here.
[NEWS] “Teen Marijuana Use Drops in States with Medical Marijuana Laws” - Tell kids the truth and they will do the right thing.
[BLOG] “DEA vs. FDA Contradictions” A brief report on the contradictions between these two government agencies.
[INFO] Check out “The Marijuana Conspiracy: The Reason Hemp is Illegal” - Thanks to Lily Rose for sending this over.
[ACTION] “Stand with El Paso and Oppose the War on Drugs” – Thanks to Law Enforcement Against Prohibition for sending this over.
[NEWS] Check out the “Hemp News Update” from www.votehemp.com
[ACTION] Please tell President Obama: don’t interfere with state medical marijuana laws.
[VIDEO] Medical Marijuana Activist Kicks Ass in New Jersey – Watch this great video here.
[VIDEO] Saturday Stoner Comedy – Watch these videos here.
[NEWS] Read about Tommy Chong’s paraphernalia case in “Operation Pipe Dreams”
[VIDEO] Border Patrol, Richard Newton, Testifies for Marijuana Legalization.
[VIDEO] Reefer Madness Outbreak in Madison, Wisconsin.
[ACTION] Ask the Senate to Block Anti-Medical Marijuana DEA Leader: Michelle Leonhart
[NEWS] As Attitudes Shift, Marijuana Classes Roll. Read about Oaksterdam University and others like it.
Highest Regards,
Jon Gettel
Director
AZ4NORML
Tucson’s Medical Marijuana Week begins Saturday, February 13, Meeting on Saturday, February 20th- Donations needed!
Help AZ4NORML celebrate National Medical Marijuana Week in Tucson, Arizona from Saturday, February 13 through Saturday, February 20th.
We will be premiering AZ4NORML’s New “RUSH HOUR” events, these events will take place during the morning 9-10:30 am, and evening 5-6:30 pm, at rotating locations, every weekday during National Medical Marijuana Week.
Use one of our pre-made signs or make your own and join the Hemp Committee and ”Marijuana Man and Mary Jane” spread the good word about Cannabis, and have a lot of fun too! The general message this year is - -
Cannabis: Safer than water.
Cannabis can cure
Weed shall overcome
Marijuana can heal
Marijuana is medicine
Marijuana helps PTSD
Cannabis – The True Healthcare Reform
Cannabis- Safely used for over 10,000 years.
Cannabis- Healing someone near you.
Cannabis- Enriches Health, Expands Consciousness, Enhances Life, AND Cures MRSA. Ask Me How.
Volunteers are always needed and appreciated!!!! We are happy to show and/or train all who are interested in educating the public about Cannabis, Hemp and Marijuana. – Interested? Questions? email news@az4norml.org. Unable to donate time? Donate money! AZ4NORML needs money and other donations – please check our website www.az4norml.org and click the “donations” tab.
“RUSH HOUR”
Times and Locations
Saturday February 13th Tanque Verde Swap Meet from 3 PM – 9 PM
Join AZ4NORML at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet. Help us spread the Truth about cannabis and the world saving potential of industrial hemp.
Sunday February 14th Social & Recovery
Happy Valentine’s day! – No Public Events Are Scheduled. ’Marijuana Man” and the Hemp committee want to socialize and are entertaining all ideas. Got one?,
Monday February 15th “President’s Day – Let Freedom Ring”
“RUSH HOUR” 9AM-1030AM “Spontaneous intersection protest” - Craycroft and Broadway on the Mervyns corner bring signs and banners, some will be provided in limited quantity.
“RUSH HOUR” 5PM-630PM. Spontaneous intersection protest -Speedway Blvd & Craycroft (meet at the SouthEast corner)
Tuesday February 16th
“RUSH HOUR” 9AM – 1030AM – Spontaneous intersection protest – bring signs and banners, some will be provided in limited quantity. Alvernon and Broadway (Meet at the Reid/Randolph park corner, Southwest corner)
“RUSH HOUR 5PM – 630PM – Spontaneous intersection protest. – bring signs and banners, some will be provided in limited quantity. Speedway Blvd and Campbell Ave (meet at the Southeast corner at the hotel)
Wednesday February 17th “Hump Day – Make it Happen”
“RUSH HOUR” 9AM – 1030AM - Spontaneous intersection protest – bring signs and banners, some will be provided in limited quantity. Craycroft Rd. and River Rd. on the Northeast corner
No afternoon schedule due to leadership meeting at 3PM
Thursday February 18th “University of Arizona Wildcat Day”
“RUSH HOUR” 11AM – 130PM - UA table near the student union - Join us to talk to students about getting involved
“RUSH HOUR” 5PM – 630PM – Spontaneous intersection protest – bring signs and banners, some will be provided in limited quantity. Oracle Rd. and River Rd - (Meet at the North East corner)
Friday, February 19th
“RUSH HOUR”8AM – 10AM – Spontaneous intersection protest – bring signs and banners, some will be provided in limited quantity. Stone and 6th Avenue @ the gateway to downtown. Parking where available.
“RUSH HOUR”5PM – 630PM – Spontaneous intersection protest.Meet at Broadway and Euclid for the Rush hour out of downtown (meet on the Southwest corner)
Saturday February 20th – National Medical Marijuana Week comes to a close!
3PM – 420PM - AZ4NORML general meeting at 3202 E. 1st Street
430PM – 530PM - ”RUSH HOUR” Spontaneous intersection protest – bring signs and banners, some will be provided in limited quantity. Speedway Blvd & Country Club Rd – Meet at the SouthEast corner.
Thank for participating!
Jon Gettel
Director
AZ4NORML
Tucson Weekly article Featuring Michelle of AZ4NORML
Signature Skirmish
A former librarian is barred from passing petitions in front of a public library in a private shopping center
Michelle
AZ4NORML: January 28 News and Information
Tucson NORML has been working hard to educate Southern Arizonans about the benefits of medical cannabis, the safety of recreational marijuana, and the value of industrial hemp. We need a graphic artist to donate some time to develop promotional graphics and logos for the upcoming 4/20 World Wide Marijuana March in Tucson. Please reply to this email to offer your assistance.
Our AZ4NORML music group will be meeting Monday February 01st at 1PM, and every Monday this Spring. Help us make great pro-cannabis music and come have fun. No musical skills are needed and new members are welcome. Please email music@az4norml.com for more information.
The next AZ4NORML leadership committee meeting will be Wednesday, February 03rd at 3PM, please join us to help steer the direction of AZ4NORML in the future. Please contact us at lead@az4norml.com for more information.
Our Hemp Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 09th at 1PM to plan our 4/20 march and festival, to create signs and banners, and to make our marijuana man suits. Please RSVP to hemp@az4norml.com for further information and directions. New members welcome and creative skills are not required. Donations of supplies are needed. Old business suits, cash, paint, and more, please check our website for the details.
National Medical Marijuana Week kicks off on Saturday, February 13th through Sunday, February 21st. We will begin the week by hosting our outreach table at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet on Saturday, February 13th from 3PM to 9PM. This will be a great opportunity to talk with your fellow citizens about marijuana and its benefits. Please RSVP to volunteer@az4norml.com for more information. We need Spanish speaking individuals to volunteer for this important outreach. We will celebrate the rest of the week with spontaneous protests around Tucson each day. Stay tuned to www.az4norml.org for all the details. Join us and make a difference!
The next general meeting will be on Saturday, February 20th at 3PM at the Ward 6 Council Offices in Tucson. The offices are located at 3202 E. 1st Street in Tucson near the intersection of Country Club Rd and Speedway Blvd. Please check our website at www.az4norml.com for more information. New members welcome.
AZ4NORML will be hosting our large tent at the Tucson Peace Fair on February 28, 2010. We are in need of a lot of energetic volunteers during shifts beginning at 7AM and ending at 6PM or so. Stay tuned to the newsletter for further information and please email az4norml@az4norml.com for more information.
On Thursday, March 11th at 7:30AM in Phoenix, LEAP Spokesman, Commander Tony Ryan (A 36 year law enforcement veteran, Denver Police Officer) will be speaking at the Strategic Edge Business Alliance at Jim’s Coney Island Café, 1750 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe, AZ 85281. New members welcome.
From March 12-14, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) will be hosting their 2010 conference in San Francisco. Early bird registration available now. RSVP to jon@az4norml.com if you decide to go.
On Tuesday, April 20, 2010 AZ4NORML will join hundreds of cities around the world for the World Wide Marijuana March! Help us plan the details by joining us at the 4/20 Planning committee meetings, more information to be coming soon!
Please see the links below for the latest news from around the country.
NEWS, VIDEOS, and OPINION
[NEWS] L.A. City Council Votes to Close Most Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. 70 clinics will be allowed, over a thousand currently exist.
[ACTION} Arizona take action against injustice, Tom Gorman declares war on medical marijuana patients.
[NEWS] Recent poll out of Washington shows 56% of citizens favor marijuana legalization. Washington court rules police can search medical marijuana patients.
[VIDEO] Cheech and Chong on Fox News declare “Marijuana should be legal…but not for Republicans too”
[NEWS] NYC Police Accused of “Anal Assault” for ……. Marijuana use? NYC police have arrested over 300,000 people for low-level marijuana possession since 1997
[NEWS] Denver Police: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Crime Rates Lower Than Banks!
[STUDY] Dr. Mitch Earleywine is looking for veterans to fill out an online survey for his research into the use of marijuana for PTSD. Access the survey here.
NEWS] Bad News: Science ignored again as President Obama nominates Bush DEA’s Michele Leonhart to head the DEA.
[NEWS] The Forfeiture Racket: Police and Prosecutors Won’t Give Up Their License to Steal.
[NEWS] The New York Times discovers why research into medical marijuana is lacking…. The government won’t allow it!
[REVIEW] Dorm Room Dealers: A Peek into the Drug World of the White and Upwardly Mobile
[VIDEO] Botany of Desire: Cannabis with Michael Pollan
[VIDEO] Run From The Cure: The Rick Simpson Story
[NEWS] The Heroic NH Officer Brad Jardis Kicked out of LEAP. (Law Enforcement Against Prohibtion)
[NEWS] Sells, AZ: In Drug War, Tribe Feels Invaded by Both Sides.
[NEWS] Russia busts pot growers…. From space?
[NEWS] Marijuana/Medical Marijuana: More States, More Bills, and More Hearings.
[VIDEO] Traders Nation interviews Cannabis Science President and medical marijuana patient, Dr. Robert Melamede. Cancer Cure: Cannabis and Cannabinoids.
[NEWS] TSA Security Screeners Plant Drugs on a Traveler….. as a joke?
[NEWS] Do Employers Really Need to Give Drug Tests for Pot?
[NEWS] California High Court Strikes Down Medical Pot Limits.
[NEWS] Happy 4/20! The True Story Behind Stoners’ Favorite Number.
Have a great week!
Jon C. Gettel
Director
AZ4NORML
3400 E. Speedway Ste 118
Tucson, Arizona 85716
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ACTION ALERT – Take Action January 19th
There is an important action to take:
http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_14208901#ixzz0d0ZnYRjL
Tom Gorman, who works in the Obama administration in the Office of Drug Control Policy is leading a campaign to gut and discredit Colorado’s constitutional amendment 20 which allows cannabis use for medical reasons. Mr. Gorman is also director of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program in Colorado running an arm of the National Drug Control Policy office in four Western States. Gorman has a contract that funnels $150,00 a year in federal money and he claims “Technically, if you ask me who I represent, it’s the Colorado Drug Investigators Association” in an interview with Susan Greene he goes on to say “Pot smokers are gaming the system” and ”chaos and moral decay will ensue”. Tom Gorman was instrumental in the campaign to overturn Arizona’s widely supported medical marijuana law in 1996.
This is an outrage. This is an Obama administration director who is going against statements made by Attorney General Eric Holder on March 18, 2009 in which he declares the administration will be stopping the raids on medical marijuana patients and dispensaries. Mr. Gorman appears to be violating Federal law which does not allow for government funds to be used for lobbying against legislation or for candidates.
It is time to retire Tom Gorman, 66 of the Rocky Mountain HIDTA. Tell our government to respect the rights of patients to use this valuable medicine, the voters spoke.
Please write or call President Barack Obama:
Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1111
Email here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact
Attorney General Eric Holder
(202) 514-2001
Read More: http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_14208901#ixzz0d0ZnYRjL
Read about the campaign to undermine Arizona and California’s medical marijuana laws: http://tinyurl.com/Underminevoters
AZ4NORML
3400 E. Speedway, Ste 118
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Please Come to today’s AZ4NORML General Meeting
The January general meeting of AZ4NORML is today. We will be meeting today Saturday, January 16thth at 3PM at the Ward 6 Council Offices 3202 E. 1st Street, 1 block South of Speedway Blvd and 1 Block East of Country Club Rd. inTucson, Arizona.
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AZ4NORML: January 10 News and Information
Greetings AZ4NORML supporters, friends, and activists!
Tucson NORML has been working hard to educate Southern Arizonans about the benefits of medical cannabis, the safety of recreational marijuana, and the value of industrial hemp. Please get involved and help us make a difference in 2010. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@az4norml.com for more information and stay tuned to the website for upcoming events. Are you fluent in Spanish? Do you read and write Spanish well? We need your help! Please donate some time to AZ4NORML and translate a brochure for us.
Email jon@az4norml.com for more information. We have a full schedule of events and actions this week, please join us.
Our AZ4NORML music group will be meeting Monday January 11th at 1PM, and every Monday this Spring. Help us make great pro-cannabis music and come have fun. No musical skills are needed and new members are welcome. Please email music@az4norml.com for more information.
Our Hemp Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, January 12th at 1PM to plan our 4/20 march and festival, to create our banners, and to make our marijuana man suits. Please RSVP to hemp@az4norml.com for further information and directions. New members welcome and creative skills are not required. Donations of supplies are needed. Old business suits, cash, paint, and more, please check our website for the details.
On Wednesday, January 13th from 6PM to 7PM at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, Senator Jon Kyl will be hosting a town hall, Join AZ4NORML as we ask Jon Kyl why he continues to deny that hemp is a valuable crop for Arizona. Hemp is low water, low pesticide, low fertilizer and it is a perfect crop for the State of Arizona and a great crop for Arizona farmers. RSVP to jon@az4norml.com if you would like to join us.
On Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 1:30PM at the Pima County Justice Court, AZ4NORML members will be showing their support for member Michelle Graye, who was asked to leave the River Center Library property while she was collecting signatures for a citizen’s petition drive. We believe citizens should have the right to collect signatures at properties paid for by taxpayers. Join us in support of Michelle and please RSVP to michelle@az4norml.com for more information.
On Friday, January 15th at 8PM Planet Jam, 8 Minutes to Burn and Spirit Familia will appear at People’s Imports as a benefit/fundraiser for the Arizona Medical Marijuana initiative of 2010.
The next general meeting will be on Saturday, January 16th at 3PM at the Ward 6 Council Offices in Tucson. The offices are located at 3202 E. 1st Street in Tucson near the intersection of Country Club Rd and Speedway Blvd. Please check our website at www.az4norml.com for more information. New members welcome.
The next AZ4NORML leadership committee meeting will be Wednesday, January 13th at 3PM, please join us to help steer the direction of AZ4NORML in the future. Please contact us at lead@az4norml.com for more information.
We will be hosting our outreach table at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet on Saturday, February 13th from 3PM to 9PM. This will be a great opportunity to talk with your fellow citizens about marijuana and its benefits. Please RSVP to volunteer@az4norml.com for more information. We need Spanish speaking individuals to volunteer for this important outreach.
AZ4NORML will be hosting our large tent at the Tucson Peace Fair on February 28, 2010. We are in need of a lot of energetic volunteers during shifts beginning at 7AM and ending at 6PM or so. Stay tuned to the newsletter for further information and please email az4norml@az4norml.com for more information.
On Thursday, March 11th at 7:30AM in Phoenix, LEAP Spokesman, Commander Tony Ryan (A 36 year law enforcement veteran, Denver Police Officer) will be speaking at the Strategic Edge Business Alliance at Jim’s Coney Island Café, 1750 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe, AZ 85281. New members welcome.
From March 12-14, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) will be hosting their 2010 conference in San Francisco. Early bird registration available now. RSVP to jon@az4norml.com if you decide to go.
Please see the links below for the latest news from around the country.
NEWS, VIDEOS, and OPINION
[NEWS] Judge order 60lbs of marijuana to be returned to owner. California judge rules CHP sergeant unqualified to be an expert witness.
[BLOG] 15 Greatest Proponents of Marijuana Legalization
[NEWS] High Times on Wall Street: Marijuana occupies a place in the heart of business on Wall Street
[NEWS] New Jersey Set to Vote on Medical Marijuana: May become the 14th medical marijuana state. New Jersey scraps mandatory minimums tied to drug-free zones. Arizona must follow. Check out FAMM. Families Against Mandatory Minimums.
[NEWS] The Best Chance Yet for Legalizing Marijuana: Tax Cannabis 2010 in California…
[VIDEO] Watch AZ4NORML’s Marijuana Man at the All Souls Procession in October, 2009, 59 seconds in.
[NEWS] Nevadans for Sensible Marijuana Laws work to change the law in Nevada by 2012.
[VIDEO] Watch Big Bucks: Big Pharma by Amy Goodman: Read This Is Your Country on Drugs: Melody Petersen talks about how we’re hooked on Big Pharma.
[NEWS] Colorado Judge Rules: Medical Marijuana Patients Have a Right to Buy Their Medicine.
[NEWS] California Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Probationer Use of Medical Marijuana. Minority judge issues harsh and scathing dissent.
[NEWS] Drug War Racism Continues. Blacks, Hispanics Disproportionally Face Marijuana Charges in NYC.
[NEWS] Prince of Pot’s Fate in Justice Minister’s Hands. Read about Marc Emery and his extradition.
[NEWS] Check out NORML Women’s Alliance: Women Working to Reform Marijuana Laws
[NEWS] Ohio Drug Agent Accused of Framing 17 People: Case may affect use of police informants.
[NEWS] One Blogger Complies with TSA, One Blogger Does not. Guess who is smarter?
[TIPS] How to Clone Medical Marijuana Plants. Cloning helps patients obtain a consistent supply of a specific type of cannabis.
[NEWS] Drug War Travesty: Court Denies Ryan Frederick’s Appeal: Justice fails again.
[NEWS] Tennessee judge randomly selects people in the court to undergo drug tests.
[NEWS] Weed Takes Root: Read about Oaksterdam University.
[NEWS] Decriminalization of small amounts of drugs in Mexico changes life little for those affected, but problems don’t worsen. Full decriminalization will solve it!
[NEWS] The family of a mother killed by out-of-control drug raid wins $2.5 million in city lawsuit.
Have a great week!
Jon C. Gettel
Director
AZ4NORML
3400 E. Speedway Ste 118
Tucson, Arizona 85716