The Green Party of Virginia

Agenda of the Second Quarterly Business Meeting of 2002
On June 7, 8 and 9 the Green Party of Virginia will hold our second annual Retreat at Pocahontas State Park. We hope all members will attend, participate and help the Greens to evolve in our state. During the 2000 campaign, Ralph Nader said that our society could be transformed into a participatory democracy if one million people donated $100 and 100 hours per year to create that transformation. It is our hope that you will come to the GPVA Retreat and work with us to bring about a transformation of politics in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Attendance will count towards your 100 hours:).

The Green Party Retreat will be held at the Eco-Center area of the Park. We have reserved bunk space for Friday and Saturday night. If you'd like to join us for any or all of the weekend, please RSVP to the Co-Chairs. Bunks are available for $15 per night. Think rustic camping, and bring everything except the tent, (sleeping bag or bedding, utentils, toiletries, breakfast food to share, flashlights, comfortable clothing.) Bring money for food, as we will be ordering meals from the local restaurants outside the park. There is also a grocery store in the same shopping center for your convenience.

People can arrive anytime after 2 PM on Friday and network informally, meet with other Greens and enjoy the amenities of the Park. The Park offers boating, swimming, nature trails, bike paths, and a museum of the Civilian Conservation Corps, all available for a small fee.

Saturday will be devoted to workshops and group discussions.

On both Friday and Saturday night we'll have a bonfire, so bring your acoustic musical instruments, singing voice, and treats to roast.

On Sunday, June 9, the GPVA Quarterly Business meeting will be held. All members of the Green Party of Virginia can attend, participate and take part in the decision-making process. Please review the proposals and officer duties. It would also be helpful to download your own copy of the current GPVA Bylaws.

We hope you all will come and bring a friend. Last year we had a good time getting to know each other and working to develop the growth of the Green Party of Virginia. This year promises to be even better with your participation.

For a greener tomorrow!

Friday Afternoon - Informal Networking

Proposed Discussion Topics:

  • Developing Candidate Standards
  • Growing the Green Party
  • The Ten Key Values- What Are They and How Do We Practice Them?
Proposed Schedule for Saturday:

Saturday morning will be devoted to committee meetings.

Currently planned workshops starting at 1:00 PM include:

  • Fundraising for the Party presented by Jack Uhrich, fundraiser for GPUS
  • Building Green Locals presented by Dean Myerson, National Coordinator for GPUS
  • Micro-radio Broadcasting presented by Chris Maxwell of the Richmond Greens
  • Starting a Political Committee in Virginia presented by Jim Polk, At-Large member of the GPVA from Virginia Beach.
Saturday night, we'll have a presentation on the History and Future of the Green Party in the United States with Howie Hawkins, one of the founders of the Green Party and current President of the Green Alliance and Dean Myerson, National Coordinator of GPUS and Green Party Liason of Nader2000.

Proposed Agenda for Sunday:

    10:15 Registration
  1. 10:30 Intro: Select Facilitators, Vibeswatcher, Notetaker, Timekeeper
  2. 10:35 Approve Agenda
  3. 10:45 Local Reports
  4. 11:05 Co-Chairs’ Report
  5. 11:10 Treasurer’s Report
  6. 11:20 Finance Committee Report
  7. 11:25 Press Secretary’s Report
  8. 11:35 Web Committee Report
  9. 11:40 GPUS Representatives Report
  10. 11:45 Campus Greens Report
  11. 11:50 Nominations for GPVA Officers
    12:00 Lunch
  12. 1:15 Approve Minutes from March 2002 and August 2000
  13. 1:30 Elect: Treasurer, Press Secretary, Female Co-Chair, Male Co-Chair
  14. 1:55 Announce Election Results
  15. 2:00 Discuss Newspaper
    2:20 Break
  16. 2:35 Bylaw Change Proposal - Local Representation
  17. 3:00 Platform Committee Proposal
  18. 3:25 Bylaw Change Proposal - Delete References to Levies on Locals
    3:50 Break
  19. 4:00 Candidate Nominations
  20. 4:45 Closing Circle
    5:00 Adjourn!
A meeting of the Interim Committee will take place from 5:15 to 6:00 PM.

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The Green Party of Virginia
Latest Update: May 30, 2002