{news} Fw: RURAL GREEN CAUCUS

[edubrule]

Note that the senders is from California, which I think of as both rural and
urban.
--Ed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <highdesertgreens at verizon.net>
To: <greens at ctgreens.org>   [sent to CTGP website, comes to Ed (secretary)]
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 12:11 AM
Subject: RURAL GREEN CAUCUS


> JOIN THE RURAL GREEN CAUCUS
>
> At the Milwaukee Convention a group of Greens from around the US met to
form
> a Rural Caucus. Ten states were represented and discussion revealed that
> rural areas not surprisingly share common issues. We determined that it is
> essential to the party that a Rural Caucus form to represent these issues
to
> the national and work with rural locals to organize and advocate Green
> values.
>
> Formation of a national caucus requires the participation of at least 15
> states and 100 members. One of the benefits is a seat on the national
> delegation.  We now have 60 members in 20 states.
>
> Interested individuals and locals please contact:
> ruralgreen-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
>
> Rural Green Caucus Mission Statement:
>
> The Rural Green Caucus of the Green Party of the United States advocates
for
> rural perspectives within the party, promotes the growth of the Green
Party
> in rural areas, and supports the efforts of its members to build a
> sustainable society.
>
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Tom Bolema
> California Rural Green Caucus