February 23, 2020

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Green Party of the United States
Steering Committee
Agenda

Date:
Sunday February 23, 2020
Time:
8:00 PM EST

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  1. Call Setup & Background
    15 minutes
    1. Facilitator:
      Charles Sherrouse
    2. Roll call
      Co-chairs:
      Justin Beth, Kristin Combs, Trahern Crews, Margaret Flowers, Gloria Mattera, Tony Ndege, Anita Rios
      Secretary:
      David Gerry
      Treasurer:
      Hillary Kane

      3. Establish Quorum: 9 current members; quorum is 5.

      Please mute if your phone doesn't have a mute option then you can use star 6 to mute and unmute your phone.

      When someone finishes speaking please say “over” then the stack will be called and people can ask to be added.

    3. Agenda revision suggestions

      If there is not consensus then simple changes need a majority and new items require 2/3 majority.

  2. Standing Business
    50 minutes
    1. Secretary's Report (David)
      5 minutes
    2. Treasurer's report (Hillary)
      5 minutes

      Monthly Treasurer Reports

    3. Approval of Expenditures
      5 minutes

      2020 Budget

      1. Two request from Communications Manager
        0 minutes

        Approved on-line: Hillary, Gloria, Tony, Anita, Trahern and Justin.

        $98 one-time payment for Lifetime Access to Brandmentions.com [Line: 86]
        BrandMentions is a web and social monitoring tool that helps you see what’s being said about your brand, engage with customers, and spy on the competition.
        By comparison, Mentions.com was submitted for the 2020 budget at $82/month.

        $98 one-time payment for Lifetime Access to Boost.link [Line: 118]
        Boost will allow people to sign up for our email list from anywhere by clicking a link and then opting in through their social media account. The email address they use in that social media account will go to us.
        “With Boost, you can grow your mailing list with easy-to-use opt-in links, no coding or tedious setup required.
        Boost gives you the ability to share your opt-in links anywhere—landing pages, social channels, and even offline with a QR code (e.g. on a flyer or brochure)
        Once live, you’ll have leads submitting their verified email addresses with just one click.”

        Both purchases will go through AppSumo.com, a long-established software deals site.
        Both deals come with a “60 day money back guarantee, no matter what the reason”.

      2. Steering Committee Travel Expenses [Line: 96]
        5 minutes

        authorize up to the budget of $4500 for travel expenses for Steering Committee members to attend the 2020 PNC.

      3. Latinx Travel Request

        Approved on-line: Yes: Hillary, Gloria, Anita, Trahern, Kristin, Justin, David

        Latinx Caucus has requested $500 for Darlene Elias to travel to Puetro Rico.i $400 is budgeted for each caucus and Latinx has no current reserves. If possible keep airfare under $400.

    4. Staff Report (Gloria, Hillary)
      5 minutes

      Staff meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

    5. Liaison reports
      30 minutes
      • Accreditation Committee (Trahern)
        Meetings:
      • Animal Rights Committee (Justin)
        Meetings:
      • Annual National Meeting Committee (Margaret)
        Meetings: First and Third Thursdays
      • Banking and Monetary Reform Committee (Justin)
        Meetings:
      • Ballot Access Committee (Tony)
        Meetings: Third Mondays
      • Bylaws, Rules, Policies and Procedures Committee (Kristin)
        Meetings:
      • Coordinated Campaign Committee (Gloria)
        Meetings: First and Third Tuesdays
      • Dispute Resolution Committee (Kristin)
        Meetings:
      • Diversity Committee (Anita)
        Meetings: Fourth Wednesdays
      • Eco-Action Committee (Tony)
        Meetings:
      • Finance Committee (Anita)
        Meetings: Third Wednesdays
      • Fundraising Committee (Gloria)
        Meetings: First and Third Mondays
      • Green Pages Editorial Board (Kristin)
        Meetings:
      • International Committee (Anita)
        Meetings:
      • Media Committee (Gloria)
        Meetings: Second and Fourth Tuesdays
      • Merchandising Committee (Trahern)
        Meetings: First and Third Mondays
      • Outreach Committee (Tony)
        Meetings:
      • Peace Action Committee (Margaret)
        Meetings: First and Third Tuesdays
      • Platform Committee (Margaret)
        Meetings:
      • Presidential Campaign Support Committee (Justin)
        Meetings: Second Thursdays
      • Apportionment Review Committee (Kristin)
  3. Voting Queue
    10 minutes
    1. In the queue
      1. 988 — 2020 Platform Ammendment: Chapter III, Section O. Disaster Preparedness
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Eco-Action Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Gloria
        Phase:
        Voting
      2. 989 — 2020 Platform Ammendment: Chapter III, Section M. Ocean Protection
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Eco-Action Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Tony
        Phase:
        Voting
      3. 990 — 2020 Platform Ammendment: Chapter III, Section J. Biological Diversity
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Eco-Action Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Anita
        Phase:
        Voting
      4. 991 — 2020 Platform Ammendment: Chapter III, Section P. Amend federal and state constitutions
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Eco-Action Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Justin
        Phase:
        Voting
      5. 992 – Budget Amendment: Ballot Access Committee
        Presenter:
        Steering Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Kristin
        Phase:
        Voting
      6. 993 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter I, Section A, 1. Electoral Reform
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Green Party of California
        Floor Manager:
        Trahern
        Phase:
        Discussion
      7. 994 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter I, Section A. Civil Rights and Equal Rights
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Platform Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Margaret
        Phase:
        Discussion
      8. 995 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter II, Section H, 5. Police Accountability
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee Sponsors: Minnesota Green, Green Party National Black Caucus
        Floor Manager:
        Gloria
        Phase:
        Discussion
      9. 996 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter III, Section A, 6. Regenerative Agriculture
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Green Party of Virginia
        Floor Manager:
        Tony
        Phase:
        Discussion
      10. 997 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter III, Section A. Climate Change
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Platform Committee
        Floor Manager:
        anita
        Phase:
        Discussion
      11. 998 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter III, Section K, 10. Abolish Zoos
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Animal Rights Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Justin
        Phase:
        Discussion
      12. 999 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter III, Section K, 11. Oppose captivity of cetaceans
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Animal Rights Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Kristin
        Phase:
        Discussion
      13. 1000 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter III, Section K, 12. Encourage a plant-based diet
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Animal Rights Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Trahern
        Phase:
        Discussion
      14. 1001 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter IV, Section I. Banking and Insurance Reform
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Banking and Monetary Reform Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Margaret
        Phase:
        Discussion
      15. 1002 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter IV, Section I, 15. Public Banking
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Banking and Monetary Reform Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Margaret
        Phase:
        Discussion
      16. 1003 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter IV, Section M. National Debt
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Banking and Monetary Reform Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Gloria
        Phase:
        Discussion
      17. 1004 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter IV, Section N. Monetary Reform
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Banking and Monetary Reform Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Anita
        Phase:
        Discussion
    2. Received for the queue
      1. 1005 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter II, Section A, 8. Youth Rights
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Eco-Action Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Justin
        Phase:
        Findings: Expedite early entery into the queue.
      2. 1006 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter II, Section A, 11 Consumer Protection
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Eco-Action Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Kristin
        Phase:
        Findings: Expedite for early entry into the queue.
      3. 1007 – 2020 Platform Amendment: Chapter III, Section M Biological Diversity
        Presenter:
        Platform Committee; Sponsor: Eco-Action Committee
        Floor Manager:
        Trahern
        Phase:
        Findings: Expedite for early entry into the queue.
  4. Old Business
    10 minutes
    1. Presidential Candidates Complaints (; Discussion)
      10 minutes

      Draft letter to presidential candidates.

  5. New Business
    10 minutes
    1. Merchandising: Changing Contract to print-on-demand (Trahern; Decision)
      10 minutes

      Background:
      Our present merchandise system sees the party ordering merchandise inventory and and having it stored in a warehouse. That merchandise is paid for in advance
      and we are charged a fulfillment fee of $3.60, plus transaction fees, on every order.  This system is heavy on up front costs.  We would like to move to
      Print-On-Demand for some products, in particular sized apparel.  Under this structure, Print-On-Demand products would cost slightly more per unit, but
      we would not be charged the per order fee.  In addition, we are not charged upfront, but are billed at the end of the month for all products produced.

    6. End call recording

    Time:
    1 hours 35 minutes
  6. Executive Session
    0 minutes

    None.

TOTAL TIME:
1 hours 35 minutes