HELLO GREENS!
JOIN US FOR THE FOUNDING MEETING
OF A NEW ORGANIZATION
FOR GREEN PARTY ACTIVISTS!
MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS
The Green Alliance (working name) is a new organization for
Green Party activists that organizes alongside, and works
within the Green Party of the United States and the ballot-line
Green Party organizations of each state and county.
The Green Alliance will work to have its perspectives adopted
by the Green Party, while reserving the right to speak and act
independently on behalf of its own members.
We envision the creation of a National Clearinghouse to
facilitate networking, resources and information between
Green Activists and Green Organizations.
Our founding meeting will be January 19-20 in New Orleans,
LA and we hope many Greens will attend and participate in
creating a mission statement, a structure and goals.
For more information, contact the Interim Coordinating
Committee through Starlene Rankin at:
GreenAllianceCC@yahoo.com or 773-907-9845
Our web site address is: www.webscribe.net/greenalliance
To subscribe to the Green Alliance listserv, send a subscribe
message to GreenMovement-owner@yahoogroups.com
Signed: (as individuals)
Jack Ailey, Pilsen/Near SW Side of Chicago Greens
Holle Brian, Twin Cities Green Party, Minneapolis, MN
Bob Brister, Green Party of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Dorothy Byrne, St. Petersburg, FL
Art Carpenter, Greater New Orleans Green Party,
New Orleans, LA
John Clark, Greater New Orleans Green Party,
New Orleans, LA
Jana Cutlip, Central Virginia Greens co-clerk Green Party VA
Mark Dunlea, Capital District Greens, Vice-Chair,
Green Party of NYS, Albany, NY
Samuel Day Fassbinder, Claremont, CA
Craig Harvey, Huron Valley Greens, Ann Arbor, MI
Howie Hawkins, Onondaga County Green Party, Syracuse, NY
Steve Herrick, formerly of the Huron Valley Greens,
Ann Arbor, MI (currently in Managua, Nicaragua)
Ed Kovacs, Venice Greens, Venice, CA
Joel Kovel, Woodstock Greens, Willow, NY
Thomas Leavitt, Santa Cruz, CA
R. Miles Mendenhall, Sonoma County,
Green Party of Sonoma County
Bill McCormick, Mesa County GP, Grand Junction, CO,
Green Party of CO
Joe Mosley, NJ
Frank Neelis, No. Shore Greens, Robert, LA
Alan Port DVM, Athens IL
Eric Prindle, Chair, Snyder County (Pa.) Green Party
Starlene Rankin, Edgewater-Uptown Greens of Chicago &
Lavender Greens
Marc Reichardt, Huron Valley Greens, Ann Arbor, MI
Sean Reynolds, Edgewater-Uptown Greens of Chicago, IL
Juscha Robinson. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Carl Romanelli, Luzerne County Green Party, PA
Walt Contreras Sheasby , San Gabriel Valley Greens,
LA Co. Council of GP of CA
John Stith, AL
Jeff Sutter, St. Joe Valley Greens, South Bend, Indiana
Emerson Thomson, Janesville, CA
Richard Whitney, Shawnee Green Party, Illinois GP,
Carbondale, Illinois
Julia Willebrand, Westside Local, GPONY
Richard Wunsch, Hillsdale/Jackson Greens, Brooklyn, MI
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GREEN ALLIANCE FOUNDING MEETING
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM
JANUARY 18-20, 2002
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
GENERAL INFORMATION
We will be holding a facilitation and group process training on
Friday, January 18, 2001 at Loyola University. We need folks
to help facilitate the small group sessions during the meeting.
If you're interested in facilitating or just want to learn more
about facilitation, please attend this training. Sign-up on the
registration form.
The Founding Meeting begins on Saturday morning and ends
Sunday evening. After we adjourn Sunday evening there will
be a Panel & Discussion on Green Politics with special
guests (TBA).
The Greater New Orleans Green Party are our hosts for the
weekend and we appreciate their help in making this meeting
a success! Our Host Committee can be reached through Art
Carpenter artcarp48@yahoo.com
and John Clark clark@loyno.edu
Stay over to Monday and celebrate Martin Luther King Day
with the New Orleans Green Party.
The Draft Bylaws and Draft Mission Statement are available on
our web site www.webscribe.net/greenalliance It would help
us move forward, if Greens attending this meeting would read
the draft Bylaws and Mission Statement, and then, if you have
suggested changes, write them up and send them to the
Bylaws & Mission Statement Working Groups at:
GABylaws@yahoo.com
REGISTRATION FEES:
2 days:
$25
$15 low income
1 day:
$15
$10 low income
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS:
For a Travel Expense Scholarship, please indicate what you
need on the registration form. For more information, email
Starlene Rankin at GreenAllianceCC@yahoo.com Donations
for the Travel Fund are appreciated!
COMMUNITY HOUSING:
A community housing will be available on a first come first
served basis through our host committee, the Greater New
Orleans Green Party. Please fill out the Community Housing
form attached to the Registration form and send it to the
NOGP.
GUEST HOUSES:
St. Vincent's Guest House
1507 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: 504-523-3411 Fax: 504-566-1518
http://www.stvincentsguesthouse.com/
More information about Guest Houses & Affordable Hotels will
be posted on our website and sent with registration
confirmation notices and in future email updates about this
meeting.
HOSTELS:
Marquette House
2253 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 523-3014
Fax: 504-529-5933
Price: $14
Email: HINewOrlns@aol.com
Web:
http://hometown.aol.com/hineworlns/marquettehouse.html
India House Intl. Hostel
124 South Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Tel: (504) 821-1904
Fax: (504) 821-2299
Email: indiahse@gs.net
Price: $12
http://www.indiahousehostel.com/
Longpre Guest House
1726 Prytania
New Orleans, LA 70100
Tel: (504) 581-4540
Email: longprezoo@webtv.net
Price: $12-$16
http://www.angelfire.com/la/longprezoo/
FOOD
We won't be providing any meals during the meeting. We
advise each person to budget at least $20 per day for food,
more or less depending upon your own habits and tastes. The
Loyola University Cafeteria will be open and information about
nearby restaurants (with veggie options) and local natural food
stores will be in your registration packets.
ABOUT LOYOLA U. AND NEW ORLEANS
Loyola is located in the Uptown section of New Orleans, one
of the city's most prestigious residential neighborhoods and 15
minutes away from downtown and the French Quarter. It is a
Catholic institution and is open to students of all faiths. Loyola
has a total enrollment of 5,500 students, including 3,500
undergraduates. The geographical diversification consists of
representatives from all 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and 48 foreign countries. Loyola is a streetcar
ride away from many restaurants, historical neighborhoods,
and tourist venues. Check out the Loyola University web site
at: www.loyno.edu. Check out New Orleans at:
http://www.neworleans.com/
PRE-REGISTRATION IS APPRECIATED! THEN WE CAN
MAKE SURE WE HAVE EVERYTHING WE NEED TO HAVE
A WONDERFUL MEETING! Please, please, please, if you
think you will be attending, let us know by sending this
registration form back to us by January 11. Sending the
money ahead of time would be great but you can also pay
when you register on site. The important thing is for us to
know ahead of time that you're coming. If after you send in
your registration, something comes up and you won't be able
to attend, then let us know and we will refund your money.
Thanks!
DIRECTIONS
Directions to Loyola by Car, Amtrak & Bus and directions to
the Friday night Convergence space will be posted on our
website and will be included in the registration confirmation
notices and in future email updates about this meeting.
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Schedule
(A Draft Agenda will be posted on our web site and sent to
registrants)
Friday, January 18, 2002
1-3 pm Facilitation Training- for anyone interested and
especially for those willing to help facilitate during the two-day
meeting
Loyola University Library
6363 St. Charles Ave.
Seminar Room #2
3-5 pm Meeting Process Planning Session
Loyola University Library
6363 St. Charles Ave.
Seminar Room #2
5-8 pm Convergence Center Hosted by the Greater New
Orleans Green Party -- a place for early arrivers to connect
with their community housing hosts and with other Greens.
7930 Palm St., New Orleans
8 pm - Social Gathering at an all-ages space
Location TBA
Saturday, January 19, 2002
At Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave.
Danna Center
Octavia I and II, second floor
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Meeting
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Meeting
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Music/Social or More Meeting
Sunday, January 20, 2002
At Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave.
Danna Center
Octavia I and II, second floor
9:00 am Meeting
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Meeting
6:00 pm Adjourn Meeting
7:30 pm Panel on Green Politics (details posted soon on
website)
Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave.
Miller Hall 114
Monday, January 21, 2002
Look for MLK events listed soon on our web
site: www.webscribe.net/greenalliance
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Green Alliance Founding Meeting Registration Form
Please return this form by January 11, 2002
Name
Local
Address
Phone
Email
__ Free - Facilitation Training on Friday, 1/18 @ 1 pm
__ $25 Saturday & Sunday, Meeting
__ $15 Saturday & Sunday, Meeting (limited income)
__ $15 Saturday Meeting only
__ $10 Saturday Meeting only (limited income)
__ $15 Sunday Meeting only
__ $10 Sunday Meeting only (limited income)
__ Free - Green Politics Panel on Sunday 1/20 @ 7:30 pm
Travel Scholarship Fund Donation
__ Need a Travel Scholarship for $_______ (we'll be in touch)
__ Donation for Travel Fund for $_______ (thanks!)
Child Care needed for:
___ children, ages ______
__ Need Community Housing (send in housing form)
Make checks payable to:
Green Alliance
Mail this registration form to:
Starlene Rankin
5315 N. Clark St.
PMB 200
Chicago, IL 60640-2113
Email it to: GreenAllianceCC@yahoo.com
Phone & FAX: 773-907-9845 (please call ahead to FAX)
For more information, see www.webscribe.net/greenalliance
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Green Alliance Meeting
Community Housing Request Form
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Local:
Please note the nights you need community housing:
__ Thursday, January 17
__ Friday, January 18
__ Saturday, January 19
__ Sunday, January 20
__ Monday, January 21
What pets can reside in the host's home
__ None
__ Dog
__ Cat
__ Other
Do you smoke?
__ No
__ Yes
If yes, are you willing to smoke only outside?
__ Yes
__ No
Do you have allergies we should be aware of? ________
How many people do you need housing for? ______
What type of space do you require?
__ Room
__ Bed
__ Couch
__ Floor
Do you need to be close to public transportation? ___
Do you need to avoid stairs? ___
Please return the housing request form to:
Art Carpenter
858 Hidalgo St.
New Orleans 70124
artcarp48@yahoo.com
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Starlene Rankin
Green Alliance Interim Coordinating Committee
starlene@greens.org
773-907-9845 voice & fax
Chicago, Illinois
www.webscribe.net/greenalliance