{news} Agenda for the 1-9-07 SCC CTGP meeting at Middletown's Russell Public Library at **** 6:30PM

Mon Jan 8 23:02:31 EST 2007

Agenda for the 1-9-07 SCC CTGP meeting at Middletown's Russell Public
Library at **** 6:30PM

Russell Public Library, Reading Room #3, (top floor and left of front door),
123  Broad Street, Middletown, CT.   06457             P: 860-347-2528

Time:   6:30PM to 8:30PM (closing)   Facilitator: to be determined.

A.      Preliminaries:

1.       (1 minute): Introductions of  voting attendees; non-voting
attendees; chapters; if quorum was met; timekeeper; ground rules.

2.       (2-4 minutes): Approval of tonight’s proposed agenda, any deletions
or additions.

3.       (2-4 minutes): Review and approval of minutes of 11-28-06 SCC
meeting.

4.       (2-4 minutes): Review and approval of minutes of 1-2-07 EC meeting.

5.       (2-4 minutes): Treasurer’s report by Christopher Reilly.

B.   PROPOSAL 

PRESENTERS: Patricia Kane, Jean de Smet, Andy Derr, Caleb Kleppner, Chris
Reilly, Barbara Barry, Michael DeRosa. 

SUBJECT: Formation of a By-Laws Committee (for 2 years)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE : 

At the last meeting of the State Central Committee, a resolution was
introduced and passed to establish a By-laws Committee to review the bylaws
for language and reorganization. The By-Laws of the CT Green Party are
difficult to follow. Some topics, like Voting, are dispersed into several
other sections; other topics, such as how a chapter is formed and dissolved,
are not addressed.

By-Laws are the basic operating rules of an organization and unclear
procedures and language undermine the organization’s ability to achieve
consensus and to proceed with transparency and consensus.

This Proposal is an additional step to comply with the procedure previously
adopted.

PROPOSAL :  We propose that the CT Green Party form a committee to review
the current by-laws and follow a 2-step process for presenting changes for a
vote in April 2007 and thereafter.

1)       Clarify/change the existing language.  Without changing substance,
the organization and language of the by-laws will be updated to improve
access. These proposed changes will be sent to chapters for comment early in
2007, then those comments will be reviewed by the committee, sent to
chapters again, discussed at SCC meetings as needed, and may be presented at
the April Annual meeting for adoption by the membership.

2)                 Recommend and draft proposed changes to the by-laws,
policy and procedures.  The committee will make changes to create a better
working document and have input from members as to sections they recommend
for change. The changes may place some issues into a policy and procedures
manual, which may be changed more easily to reflect new knowledge or
technology. The same process of distribution, review and discussion,
followed by a vote will take place in 2007-2008. 

C. PROPOSAL  

PRESENTERS: David Bedell, Paul Bassler, Allan Brison, Nancy Burton, Ralph
Nazareth.

CONTACT:  David Bedell, 12 Ardsley Rd, Stamford, CT 06906, 203-581-3193, 

dbedellgreen(at)hotmail.com

SUBJECT: Appointment of Richard Duffee to GPUS International Committee

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Richard has a law degree with certificates in
International and Environmental Law. He lived nine years in South Asia, has
traveled widely, 

and is very knowledgeable on international economic policies, North-South 

issues, etc. He's a founding member of the American-Iranian Friendship 

Committee, was an editor at Pace International Law Journal, and did legal 

work on a lawsuit against Texaco by indigenous peoples of Ecuador. For a 

detailed bio and publications, see
http://www.duffee.politicalgateway.com/cand.php?id=406&page=biography

The International Committee is an area where we could bring Richard's broad 

knowledge into the service of the national Green Party.

PROPOSAL:

We propose that the CT Green Party appoint Richard Duffee as a voting member

of the GPUS International Committee. As such, he will be expected to fulfill

duties as described at http://gp.org/committees/intl :

The International Committee (IC) is a standing national committee of the 

Green Party of the United States. Voting members of the IC are appointed by 

the state Green parties. The IC reports to the Green National Committee.

Mission of the International Committee

- Foster collaboration and exchange with Green parties around the world.

- Network with organizations and movements working for global peace, social 

justice, human rights, and environmentally sustainable communities.

- Develop and advise on international aspects of the National Platform.

- Coordinate Green Party representation to the Federation of Green Parties 

of the Americas, Global Green Network, and other international federations, 

meetings and events.

- Inform U.S. Greens about international issues.

 D. Reports:

1.       (5 minutes): CT Green Times: articles, publishing, likely date of
availability, distribution; number of copies each chapter wants.

2.       (2-4 minute): ACLU Lawsuit on “Campaign Finance Reform”.

3.       (2-4 minutes): GPUS updates and Report from CTGP representatives:
Tim McKee and Charlie Pillsbury.

4.       (2-4 minutes): CTGP Website.

5.       (5 minutes): Political Issues the CTGP has and wants to address
during the 2007 Legislative Session.

6.   (5-10minutes): Internal elections discussion about 4-07 convention: are
more voluntees needed; proposed date of convention, lists of current CTGP
members eligible to vote; deadlines for printing; is Eric DeVos still going
to print the material?

7.(2 minutes each chapter): Chapter reports.

7.        (1-2 minutes): Date, place and time of next EC meeting in 2-07.

8.       Date and place for next SCC meeting 2/27/07.

9.       Any additions.

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