Wisconsin Green Party

Text of Cynthia McKinney's speech prepared for conference in Damascus on Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the denial of the Right of Return for Palestinians

• McKinney was blocked from leaving the US and unable to deliver the speech in person

At the Wisconsin Green Party Fall Gathering and Convention in Madison on October 18, the membership elected new officers and state Coordinating Council members.

Bruce Hinkforth, Oconomowoc, was elected Co-chair, to serve with Cindy Stimmler, Dresser, who continues as Co-chair through 2009.

Robin Lutz was elected to continue as Elections Treasurer, and Ron Hardy was elected as Operations Treasurer. Claude VanderVeen was elected Recording Secretary, and Jeff Schiffman was elected Correspondence Secretary.

as this comes from DC, i'm sure it's 7-9 eastern time
monte

Hi folks

Please help us get the word out that Cynthia McKinney will participate in an online presidential candidates' forum on Sunday evening. There might be some confusion over the fact that the Columbia University forum, also scheduled for Sunday evening, has been canceled. The Columbia forum was canceled, the online forum hosted by ThirdPartyTicket.com is still on.

Here's the web page for the forum, which will take place Sunday evening, October 19, 7-9 pm: http://www.breakthematrix.com/channels/1

The Wisconsin Green Party Fall Gathering and Membership Meeting will be held in Madison on Saturday, October 18, 2008, hosted by the Four Lakes Green Party.

It will be a time to reconnect with Green friends statewide and join the decision making process of our party. Members are invited to get more involved by volunteering to serve as a CC representative or a Party officer. Please plan to attend!

A registration fee of $25 will be collected on site and will cover the costs of the meeting, light vegan breakfast and vegan lunch. All Greens are welcome to attend regardless of their ability to pay.

Saturday - Membership Meeting at Escape Java Joint, 816 Williamson St. Registration starts at 8:30 and the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The agenda:

On Saturday, September 6, Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney started the day by speaking to thousands of Fighting Bob Fest attendees at the seventh annual political Chautauqua (chautauqua: a forum featuring progressive speakers, networking opportunities, and entertainment) in Baraboo, WI.

Cynthia McKinney campaigned in Wisconsin this Friday (Sept. 5) and Saturday (Sept. 6) in Milwaukee, Racine, Baraboo, and Madison. She got a lot of great local press while she was here, including print media, radio, and web media.

On the way down to Milwaukee from Oshkosh, I got to hear AM 1490 WRJN radio out of Racine interviewing Cynthia McKinney live by phone - a great omen for the day! The local newscaster Don Rosen was genuinely pleased to be interviewing McKinney and she got very good treatment on a popular area station.

Friday started with a lunch fund raiser at the home of George Martin of United for Peace and Justice.

From there we headed to Racine, a city of around 70,000 between Milwaukee and Chicago. The first stop was a "Town Hall Meeting" at Walden III, an alternative public middle and high school, where she addressed some 500 students and teachers. The Principal introduced her to the student body by stating: "We are really proud and honored to have the Green Party candidate for President here at our school. Listen to the Four Pillars of the Green Party, because they very much reflect the values and guiding principles of our school: Non-violence, Ecological Wisdom, Social Justice, Grassroots Democracy."

Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney will bring her Power to the People Campaign to Wisconsin Friday September 5 and Saturday September 6, including speaking on the Main Stage at Fighting Bob Fest.

She will be in Milwaukee, Racine, Madison, & Baraboo over the two days.

Schedule:
Friday 9/5 - 10:30-Noon - Milwaukee, WI - Have lunch with Cynthia! At the home of George Martin, 3494B N. Bremen St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 - PUBLIC WELCOME!

Friday 9/5 - 1 p.m. - Racine, WI - Town Hall Forum at Walden III school

Friday 9/5 - 4:30-6:00 p.m. - Racine, WI - Meet & Greet Fund raiser at Park Six (corner of Park & 6th St.)PUBLIC WELCOME!

Saturday 9/6 - 8 a.m. - Baraboo, WI - Fighting Bob Fest - Cynthia McKinney is scheduled to take the stage at 10:20 a.m. PUBLIC WELCOME!

Saturday 9/6 - 5:30-8:00 p.m. - Madison, WI - Meet & Greet fund raiser at High Noon Saloon, with special guest David Rovics. PUBLIC WELCOME!

Contact Pete Karas (262-498-5021) for inquiries about Racine.
Contact Larry Dooley (608-260-8696) for inquiries about Madison.

The Wisconsin Green Party today announced the formation of the
Wisconsin Power to the People Campaign Committee in support of Cynthia
McKinney for President and Rosa Clemente for Vice-President, Green
Party of the United States' nominees.

"We are looking forward to bringing the McKinney/Clemente message of
peace and justice to the people of Wisconsin," said Cindy Stimmler,
Co-chair of the Wisconsin Greens. "We believe that those who know,
like we do, that the two corporate parties have let them down will be
very receptive of the campaign's message."

Register early for the Great River Green Gathering!

ALL registration options include vegan breakfasts & lunches Friday & Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Early Bird Registration (before July 1):
$40 for sharing the indoor group lodging
$25 if you are making your own camping or lodging accommodations

Regular Registration (July 1 or after):
$50 for sharing the indoor group lodging
$35 if you are making your own camping or lodging accommodations

***All registrations go to pay for the Lodge, indoor group bunk houses, food expenses, meeting expenses and use of the park. We use no paid staff and this is not a fund raiser***

Register early! We have room for 54 people in the Indoor group bunk houses only. We also need to plan ahead for sufficient food so we appreciate early registrations, thank you!

If you get your own campsite:

Click here to reserve your own campsite online through the Wisconsin DNR. Several of us have already reserved sites in the "Homestead Loop 201-255", #249 & #251 to be specific - they are the closest campsites to the Lodge.

There is an additional Wisconsin State Park entrance fee required per vehicle.

NOTE: If registering for more than one adult, please register separately for each adult. One child (under 18) per adult can be included at no additional cost.

Alternately, you can mail a check for Registration to:
Wisconsin Green Party
PO Box 1701
Madison, WI
53701-1701

Put "GRGG Registration" in the subject line of your check.

You may also register and pay on site ($50) if there are still lodging options available, but we prefer early registration so we can be sure to provide enough food for the meals.

Great River Green Gathering!

August 22-24, 2008
Wyalusing State Park
Gather with the Green Parties of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers!

Choose tent camping or indoor dormitory camping 500 feet above the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. $25. per person includes registration, two nights camping, two vegan breakfasts (Sat. and Sun.) and one vegan lunch on Sat. Please note: Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission stickers are required.