AGENDA
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I. Setup and Background – 10 min
A. Facilitator: Jody Grage
B. Steering Committee Roll Call:
1. Craig Cayetano (co-chair) – present
2. Margaret Elisabeth (co-chair) – present
3. Darryl! Moch (co-chair) – present
4. Alfred Molison (co-chair) – reported absence
5. Joseph Naham (co-chair) – joined during the Treasurer’s report
6. Tony Ndege (co-chair) – present
7. Tamar Yager (co-chair) – present
8. Holly Hart (secretary) – present
9. Bob Stuller (treasurer) – present
Observers: Starlene Rankin, WA; Scott Laugenour, WA; Allan Hunter, NY; Sandy Przybylak, NY; Maureen Doyle, MA; Cassandra Lems, NY; Greg Jocoy, SoCar, Media; Dee Taylor, UT, ANMCom; Justin Paglino, CT; Gloria Mattera, MY, Media, FundCom
Observers (remain muted and refrain from using the chat feature):
Establish Quorum (9 current members, quorum is 5)
Approve Agenda (changes require majority, new items require ⅔)
II. Treasurer’s Report (Bob)
See below, there is more discussion after other items.
Balances
Signal
General: 6010.10
Merchant: 4597.25
Savings: 120,685.80
PayPal
6,004.38
III. New Business
A. Budget request for $199 for Loomio now (Tamar). This would come out of the PNC budget because ANM committee wants to immerse themselves in it since we will be using it for the PNC. APPROVED, Consensus
B. Added to new Business (Craig C): Merch Com is requesting re-orders of certain items to replenish stock. Lots of fun ideas are also being proposed for April. Don’t forget Green Party Day is April 10!
We are running low on banners and need $443.40 for 12 jew banners to re-stock. Also suggested to offer a black polo, which runs above what they are allowed to approve automatically. as it includes cost for labor and rendering to set up the design, $160 max. APPROVED, Consensus
C. Proposal to Change the Date of the 2024 PNC APPROVED, with corrected background provided by Marget; expedited timeline to go out Monday, March 25th. APPROVED, Consensus,to send to the voting queue, to go out as soon as possible this week.
IV. Standing Business
A. Recap of Listserv Decisions (Holly)
1. 48/48 Decision on Green Senatorial Campaign Committee Proposal for Name Change to Green Congressional Campaign Committee APPROVED, Consensus
V. Reports
1.Reports
a. Treasurer (Bob) –
Financial Report (Tamar and Bob) – See Account Balances,above
DISCUSSION: 2024 Budget; Media Committee Amendment Request See Addendum D. 1, 2
There is a technical issue with the Pair service and gpus.org, so people can’t access the voting page. If it stalls out, the proposal will go back for a week vote (either to finish, if it starts up “in progress,” or it may have to start over, depending on how the software determines). If that fails, a new budget will be posted, if approved.
New proposed budget, Tamar: Tamar suggested another meeting to discuss a new budget, set it now. Darryl! recommended SC be part of the next FinCom meeting.
b. Secretary (Holly)
1. Progress report on updates,
2. Correspondence
Letter from Green Party of Somalia See ADDENDUM B
Request for Green Party participation in JSA Event in Oakland, CA See ADDENDUM C
c. Staff Report (Tamar, Tony)
Tamar is working with staff to evaluate their time for the ANM/PNC. Updating permissions accounts in consultation with committee co-chair and staff.
d. Liaison Reports TABLED
Craig: Media; Merchandise, Presidential Campaign Support Committee
Alfred: Fundraising, Green Peace Action Committee
Joseph: EcoAction, Green Pages, International
Tamar: Apportionment Tabulation, Credentials, Election Tabulation, Staff Supervisor, Apportionment Review Committee
Margaret: Banking and Monetary Reform
Darryl!: Platform, DRC
Tony: FundCom, Outreach
VI. Voting Queue (Holly, SC for first item) – 15 min
A. RECEIVED for the QUEUE (10-15 min)
1.#1186 Proposal to Change the Date of the 2024 PNC
Sponsors: GPUS Steering Committee
Floor Manager: Holly Hart
Discussion: March 25 – April 7, 2024
Voting Period: April 8 – 14, 2024
Threshold: 50% +1
B. IN the QUEUE
Discussion
1. #1180 – Candidate Issues Guidance
Sponsors: Coordinated Campaign Committee
Timeline: 3 weeks discussion, 1 week vote
Floor Manager: Joseph Naham
Ranked Choice Vote
Discussion through March 24, 2024
Voting period: March 25 through April 7, 2024
2. #1181 – Approval of Diane Moxley as International Committee Delegate to Sao Paolo Forum
3. #1182 – Approval of John Krause as International Committee Delegate to Sao Paolo Forum
4. #1183 – Approval of Dylan Parsons as International Committee Alternate to Sao Paolo Forum
5. #1184 – Approval of A J Reed as International Committee Alternate to Sao Paolo Forum
National Committee Approval of Delegates and Alternated to the Sao Paolo Forum (four separate proposals)
Floor manager: Holly Hart
2 weeks discussion through March 31
1 week vote April 1 through 7
6. #1185 Establishment of Green Congressional Campaign Committee GCCC
Floor Manager: Holly Hart
Discussion through March 31
Voting period April 1 – 7
Threshold: ⅔
Voting
1. #1178 2024 Budget
Sponsors: GPUS Steering Committee, Finance Committee
Floor Manager: Tamar Yager
Threshold: 50%+1
Discussion through March 11, 2024
Voting period: Mach 11 – 24, 2024
C. COMPLETED
1. #1177 – Committee Leadership Resiliency
Failed to reach quorum
VII. Old Business
1. Green presidential candidates, website listings, requirements (Tony)
Question of candidates listed on gp.org seeking presidential nomination. Can the candidate provide receipts, other reports? Craig had asked for communication between PCSC and candidates in question. Confirmed PCSC members Violet Zitola’s and Shannel Pittman’s observation that some individual filings are not available in the FEC site, even if the top page says there are itemized deductions.
Tamar created a chart to show benchmarks for each candidate. Craig will contact the Sherman campaign to let them know what further documentation is needed. He will follow up with Violet Zitola and David Doonan to direct the web manager to update the web page; note list of candidates, note provisional status as of X date for two candidates, note the candidate who has achieved the “recognition” status; include the chart with checklist. Craig will follow up with Violet Zitola. Agree that PCSC has until Friday to confirm and ask the web manager to update accordingly.
VIII. Executive Session – None
TOTAL TIME – 2 hr. 10 min.
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ADDENDUM B
On Wed, 28 Feb at 1:00 PM , Dini MP <dini.parliament@gmail.com> wrote:
We are the members of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia. We are the Green Party of Somalia. It is a great honor to reach you for the first time.
Our Main goals are:
1. Peace and Democracy
2. Human Rights and
3.Environmental Protection
We wish to reach your Leaders and to give more details about our Parliamentarian Green Party.group.
Sincerely,
Hon. Dr. Mohamed Dini
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ADDENDUM C
Good evening,
I hope you’re having a great week! My name is Grace and I am an activism agent for NorCal JSA (Junior State of America).
If you aren’t familiar with JSA, it is a non-partisan youth organization designed to fight political apathy in young people. It is the largest student-run organization in the US, engages students in politics and government, and helps develop leadership and debate skills in young people, etc. It is run in its entirety by students, for students, from the organization at its national level to the state level to the chapter level. Our goal is to promote active debates about issues that affect our nation as a whole among high schoolers.
Three times a year, we hold conventions with the entire state, where JSA members from around the state come together and discuss relevant political issues with peers. At these conventions, we host a political fair where organizations like The Green Party are invited to share their work, mission, and current endeavors with politically active high schoolers. They are great opportunities to reach hundreds of young people with your message, answer questions, and potentially have them join your movement.
We are holding a conference at the Oakland Marriott City Center (1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607) on April 21, and would love it if The Green Party could participate! The fair’s exact time will be organized soon, but it should be for about an hour in the early afternoon. All you need to do is send 1-2 people from your organization to the convention with any flyers, signup sheets, pamphlets, stickers, etc. that you want to pass out to our delegates. A table will be provided for you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns; we look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you for your consideration,
Grace
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Grace Dorman | she/her
NorCal Activism Agent
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ADDENDUM D
1. Media Committee Budget Proposal
The importance of having a contracted media coordinator leading up to, during and ideally through Election day has been presented previously. The Media Committee is requesting 18,000 for this hire. Here is the hourly breakdown and the job description based on the tasks from previous PNC’s
Breakdown of hours:
400 hours x 45 = 18,000
May – 40 (10 hours per week)
June – 60 (15 hours per week)
July – 80 (20 hours per week – convention is July 11-14)
August – 60 (15 hours per week)
September – 60 (15 hours per week)
October – 60 (15 hours per week)
November – 40 (10 hours per week)
Total is 400 hours (original request was 480)
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Job Description
Draft and send press releases
1) Announcement of convention venue – late March, early April
2) Initial press advisory with preliminary schedule of events – late May, early June
3) Candidates to watch press releases for federal, state and local office – October – to be drafted with input from Coordinated Campaign Committee
4) Press advisory with press conference line-up and final schedule of events – week before convention
Update Green Party fact sheet for reporters
Coordinate with convention coordinator and tech team
Work with Steering Committee, Annual National Meeting Committee and candidates to devise a strategy and focus for maximum coverage
Check in with Presidential Campaign Support Committee for current information on candidate status
Create a list of common questions and answers with positive framing
Create a list of reporters and outlets who request credentials and contact in advance – track on spreadsheet for follow-up
Make advance calls to relevant media
Coordinate with Steering Committee members to address requests for quotes and interviews with party spokespeople
Create a list of media committee members who will be able to volunteer for media functions with their contact info
Devise strategy for social media promotion using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media accounts
Work with other committees such as the Coordinated Campaign Committee and Ballot Access Committee to promote their initiatives during the convention
Develop a media schedule of events
Put together a list of party officials and candidates who will be attending
Set up press conference line-up
1) Introductory press conference on Thursday late afternoon features meeting hosts and party officials
2) One or two press conferences on Friday morning may feature state and local candidates, congressional candidates, or officeholders, depending on who is attending
3) Press conference after the nomination on Saturday late afternoon features the winning candidate
Recruit press conference hosts
Create an online press packet with fact sheet, schedule of media events, and latest press releases
DURING
Coordinate with convention coordinator and tech team communicate throughout event
Social media promotion using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media accounts
Screen media for press conferences
Host press conferences during the event – candidates not included in the line-up may be recognized
Follow up with reporter requests for information and interviews during the event
Follow up with reporters by email and phone and connect them with party officials and candidates as necessary – track on spreadsheet for follow-
AFTER
Draft and send press release with convention highlights
Follow up with reporters – track on spreadsheet for follow-up
Direct reporter inquiries for interviews with the winning candidate to the candidate’s campaign team
Social media promotion using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media accounts
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2. Breakdown of hours and costs; links to samples
I’ve added in prices for each month below. See further below for links to materials we have produced in previous years – Ann
May – 40 (10 hours per week) = $1800
June – 60 (15 hours per week) = $2700
July – 80 (20 hours per week – convention is July 11-14) = $3600
August – 60 (15 hours per week) = $2700
September – 60 (15 hours per week) = $2700
October – 60 (15 hours per week) = $2700
November – 40 (10 hours per week) = $1800
Total is 400 hours x 45.00 per hour = $18,000
Links to written material required for convention
Announcement of convention venue – late March, early April (sample here) https://www.gp.org/green_party_of_the_united_states_to_hold_presidential_nominating_convention_online_july_11_2020)
Initial press advisory with preliminary schedule of events – late May, early June (sample here https://www.gp.org/updated_schedule_of_events_for_media_at_the_green_convention_in_houston_aug_4_7)
Candidates to watch press releases for federal, state and local office – October – to be drafted with input from Coordinated Campaign Committee (samples here https://www.gp.org/senate_house_candidates, https://www.gp.org/statewide_candidates, https://www.gp.org/local_green_candidates_to_watch)
Press advisory with press conference line-up and final schedule of events – week before convention (sample here https://www.gp.org/final_schedule_of_events_for_media_at_the_green_convention_in_houston_aug_4_7)
Update Green Party fact sheet for reporters (sample here https://www.gp.org/media_introduction)
Set up credentialing page (sample here https://www.gp.org/media_credentials_application)
Develop a media schedule of events (sample here https://www.gp.org/schedule_of_media_events)
Draft and send press release with convention highlights (sample here https://www.gp.org/hawkins_walker_presidential_ticket)