Legalization for all in WA, we need volunteers to make it happen!

[legalizeitgirl]

Hey all,

I'm a Clark County volunteer for Sensible Washington, the non-profit organization who authored I-1068, the Washington state initiative to legalize marijuana for adults 18 and over.

We need YOUR help (yes, you, Washington state residents!)!

We have until June 27th to gather the rest of the 241,153 signatures needed in order for this to get on November's ballot. Our volunteer-only efforts have been awesome, but we need more man/woman-power.

People WANT to sign this initiative; the problem is that we don't have enough signature gatherers for it to be available to all who would like to sign.

For those of you in Clark County who have been unable to find a petition-holder, or know of others in my area who would like to sign, I will be in Vancouver at the intersection at Chaklov/112th in front of Trader Joe's this Saturday (6/19) and Sunday (6/20). We will be there from 11am until 4pm.

This Thursday (6/17) we will have volunteers in front of Vancouver's Whole Foods at 164th and Mill Plain from 5:30-7:30pm.

Next Friday (6/25) we will be in downtown Vancouver at the Hilton (across from Esther Short Park), for the WA State Democratic Convention from 10am until 2pm. That Saturday (6/26) we will be at the Events center at the Clark County Fairgrounds at 8:15am for the continuation of the convention.

Send people our way, come down yourselves, or put your feet to the pavement and help make LEGALIZATION of CANNABIS a reality for Washington State! Signatures are important, but having enough VOLUNTEER POWER to gather signatures is even more important!

Thanks,
jill :)

[legalizeitgirl]

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For those of you looking around and not saying anything, I have a simple request: read about this proposed initiative at sensiblewashington.org.

If it can happen in California, it can happen anywhere, maybe even in your state someday.

We're trying here in Washington to get the domino effect going--spread the word, donate to SensibleWashington (if you have a rich uncle, now's the time to call him...), help fuel our campaign to end the War on Drugs!

[boaz]

:greenthumb:

great work, legalizeitgirl! Good luck. I don't live in Washington but I support freedom in any State! :cool:


C'mon Washington, you guys don't want Cali to be the only one this Nov, do you? :rasta: :smokin:

[legalizeitgirl]

Thank you! :)

We need all the encouragement we can get!

[gypski]

Just a suggestion LIG, and I know this from experience, register voters who aren't registered and have them sign. Then drop the voter registration cards off so they will get recorded and the new voter will be counted. :thumbsup:

[legalizeitgirl]

I've got a constant supply of registration forms with me at all times, and am close to being on a first name basis with the ladies working in the Clark County Elections Office. :)

While gathering at Clark College, we registed over 30 voters each day.
Six days at Clark x 30+ new/re-registered voters per day = 180+

But that would have been an awesome suggestion for someone who hadn't known!
Thanks for looking out! ;)

[xXBigballs36Xx]

Hey all,

I'm a Clark County volunteer for Sensible Washington, the non-profit organization who authored I-1068, the Washington state initiative to legalize marijuana for adults 18 and over.

We need YOUR help (yes, you, Washington state residents!)!

We have until June 27th to gather the rest of the 241,153 signatures needed in order for this to get on November's ballot. Our volunteer-only efforts have been awesome, but we need more man/woman-power.

People WANT to sign this initiative; the problem is that we don't have enough signature gatherers for it to be available to all who would like to sign.

For those of you in Clark County who have been unable to find a petition-holder, or know of others in my area who would like to sign, I will be in Vancouver at the intersection at Chaklov/112th in front of Trader Joe's this Saturday (6/19) and Sunday (6/20). We will be there from 11am until 4pm.

This Thursday (6/17) we will have volunteers in front of Vancouver's Whole Foods at 164th and Mill Plain from 5:30-7:30pm.

Next Friday (6/25) we will be in downtown Vancouver at the Hilton (across from Esther Short Park), for the WA State Democratic Convention from 10am until 2pm. That Saturday (6/26) we will be at the Events center at the Clark County Fairgrounds at 8:15am for the continuation of the convention.

Send people our way, come down yourselves, or put your feet to the pavement and help make LEGALIZATION of CANNABIS a reality for Washington State! Signatures are important, but having enough VOLUNTEER POWER to gather signatures is even more important!

Thanks,
jill :)

I live in pierce county and would like to help out. I have nothing but time since ill be getting out of the army soon.

[legalizeitgirl]

Great!! :D

Here's the information for the Pierce County volunteer coordinator:
Chris, [email protected]

You can sign up here Volunteer | Sensible Washington (http://sensiblewashington.org/volunteer/) to volunteer.

If you're able to get started before you hear back from the coordinator (sometimes it takes a few days, and time is of the essence), get the PDF petition http://sensiblewashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/1068petitiondmasterpdf41210.pdf printed up at Kinko's.

It MUST be 11x17, and double-sided, otherwise the signatures won't count.

Go get 'em, BigBalls! :)

[legalizeitgirl]

Hey all,

Volunteers at SensibleWashington had an AMAZING idea to aid our fight in CANNABIS LEGALIZATION for Washington state: pay for a print ad in Seattle's "The Stranger" weekly newspaper, with a copy of our petition inserted with the advertisement.

80,000 copies of "The Stranger" are picked up by people EACH WEEK! Just TWO signatures on EACH copy distributed would be enough to ensure I-1068's place on our November ballot! Great idea, huh? :D

What we need in order to do this, all you "armchair warriors," are DONATIONS!! Printing the ads and inserting 80,000 petitions is certainly not free (but I bet it would be much cheaper if using HEMP paper...)!

https://sensiblewashington.org/donate/

It's an easy way to help out, every little bit (even $5) helps, and you can do it from the privacy of your home. It's a secure site, and they accept Visa or MasterCard. They've got $100 of my money, and I'm an unemployed student. :thumbsup:

If you feel uncomfortable listing your employer, enter that you're "unemployed," because I don't think it'll be accepted if left blank. (If anyone finds out otherwise, let me know!)

Thanks for any and all help you can lend!:)
~jill

"Be the change you want to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi

[legalizeitgirl]

We're only $265 away from our goal! :)

Donations must be made by 4pm today, as this is when "The Stranger's" deadline is.

Thanks, if you've chipped in already! :thumbsup:

[legalizeitgirl]

Our goal for donations was reached and exceeded!! :D

Sensible Washington will have a full page advertisement, with a petition inserted, into 80,000 copies of next week's edition of The Stranger. The Stranger is a weekly, free, alternative newspaper distributed in Seattle. Check them out: The Stranger - Seattle's Only Newspaper (http://www.thestranger.com/)

Thank you for anyone who was able to donate (or wanted to, but was unable to). :)

[boaz]

great work legalizitgirl! you rock!! :)

btw, i'm not sure if you turned off your rep on purpose or it reset itself but you can turn it back on by going to "User CP" at the top of screen and click Edit Option on the left and then click the show your rep level box. that box unclicks itself sometimes and you get that black box instead of showing you on the distinguished road that you are one. :cool:

[MuddyPaws]

Congrats on reaching your goal!!! :thumbsup:

[legalizeitgirl]

Thanks for your support! :)

I didn't do it alone, though--we have awesome help, encouragement and support coming in from all corners of the state (and maybe even out-of-state). :thumbsup:

[tofit]

Yeah Jill you rock hard for cannabis.

I would like to see you in action. You sound like your really awsome. I want to know more about your efforts. Can we chat sometime in the future?

Come meet me on Cannabis - The Greatest Plant On Earth - A place for activists to organize (http://www.cannabis.ning.com)

[tofit]

Hello Jill I would like to introduce you to a new way to lobby congress, and spread the word about cannabis while you are collecting ballot signatures.
260,000 people is alot of people to collect signatures from. If we could get someone to sponsor each signature with just a dollar that would certainly motivate people to do it.

If people are willing to pay to support legalization, offer them another service. You are already signing up people to vote, thats a big plus.
How about letting them know what local congress stance is on cannabis. Better yet, let congress know what the people's stance on cannabis. If they want to voice their opinion to congress offer them some ways to do it.

Video - If I could find someone to do this we could make some bad ass activist videos. Take that action to the street, talk to everybody you greet.
You could take some pretty cool shots of activists informing people about cannabis. I've got some really funny scenerios thought out for some activist plots. . Hold on I'm thinking of one right now.

Postcards - There are alot of people out there are willing to sign a petition. How many are willing to take the next step and pay to tell them in another way. Featuring Beautiful Buds Series of Postcards - containing powerful messages from the people to let congress know to Let This Plant Grow.
For 2 Dollars I'll send this postcard off to your congressman to let him know, to Let This Plant Grow. Then lookup their congressman using a zipcode finder and stamp and send it in for them. Postcard stamps are cheap, and 2 dollars is nice for the service your offering people.

Activist Question
What do you say when you greet people about cannabis?

[legalizeitgirl]

tofit-- It would have been AMAZING to have had a wealthy benefactor pay for signature gatherers for I-1068! If we'd had that kind of backing, I can guarantee we would have already collected enough for it to be on our November ballot (and would probably have surpassed the needed quantity two-fold!).

My first question is usually: "Are you registered to vote in Washington state?"
I carry a sign that breaks the ice really well, and doesn't leave any questions about what I'm asking them to support.

I find this method to be very effective, and I don't have to approach people--they approach me. I enjoy passively gathering signatures, because it sucks to be "that person" who irritates passersby. :)

I'll look you up on your site to talk with you more. :)

[tofit]

We could connect up via MSN or Skype. facebook myspace
Google Wave is cool too if your into that.

I'd love to talk to you more.

What's the coolest thing that happened to you while canvassing?

[legalizeitgirl]

I'll look you up on Facebook; what email address should I search for you with?

[tofit]

try [email protected]
that should hook you up with my facebook.

[legalizeitgirl]

Hey all,

This Friday (6/25), we'll be outside the Washington State Democratic Convention from 10am until 2pm collecting signatures. We may have volunteers who are able to be there later than 2pm; I'll keep this post updated. The address for where this day of the convention will be held is: 301 W 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.

On Saturday (6/26), the convention continues at the Clark County Fairgrounds Events Center, located at: 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA 98642. We will have volunteers present from 7:30am until late afternoon (convention does not have a set end-time).

Our FINAL DAY FOR GATHERING SIGNATURES to secure I-1068 a place on November's Washington state ballot is SUNDAY, JUNE 27th! We're planning on spending the last day gathering signatures at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, outside the Farmer's Market.

ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE SENT IN ON MONDAY, JUNE 28TH!

Thank you to everyone in Clark County who made it out to our collecting site last weekend! :D

Be an active member in the political process and your community--send your friends and family our way this coming weekend! :thumbsup:

[gypski]

If the 2000 signature gatherers each average of 125-150 valid signatures each and the Stranger ad gets a good return, and Tacoma Hempfest nails it, this should make the ballot. And I believe you got more then average LIG. :thumbsup:

[legalizeitgirl]

Heck yes, I'm above average! Going to Tom Petty alone brought in about 350! :)

It's a big "if" on those 2,000 volunteers getting out and filling up six+ pages apiece, but hopefully we've got many others who are also above average in their efforts.

If only Seattle Hempfest was being held within the deadline...Tacoma's should (hopefully) bring a good return, and I'm hoping and praying for The Stranger to come through for us. :D

[gypski]

Heck yes, I'm above average! Going to Tom Petty alone brought in about 350! :)

It's a big "if" on those 2,000 volunteers getting out and filling up six+ pages apiece, but hopefully we've got many others who are also above average in their efforts.

If only Seattle Hempfest was being held within the deadline...Tacoma's should (hopefully) bring a good return, and I'm hoping and praying for The Stranger to come through for us. :D

You should be commended for picking up the slack and you aren't even done yet. Hit a 1000!!! :thumbsup: :pimp:

[gypski]

I-1100 backers set to turn in nearly 347,000 signatures


I hope if the boozers can make the ballot the cannabis people really need to get it on now. :(

[legalizeitgirl]

Do you know if I-1100 gatherers were paid (perhaps by Costco)?

[gypski]

Do you know if I-1100 gatherers were paid (perhaps by Costco)?

I believe they were paid. Funny people pay for non state booze store support but you have to shame them to get a dime or sign for cannabis support. :wtf:

But, you are a champion in many eyes. :thumbsup:

[legalizeitgirl]

So many kind words from gypski... Thank you! :)

What's been a bit irritating about this process is that getting a place in the public forum for 1068 volunteers to be heard has been ridiculously difficult--but I see paid gatherers EVERYWHERE (we were even approached the other day while we were getting gas!). Maybe it's our lack of major endorsements? Maybe it's our message? Either way: it's annoying to feel discriminated against.

It's been a rough go for us, that's for sure. But, with integrity and consistency, I'm confident that our work will eventually pay off. :)

[unknownwhyme]

Stand forth and good luck you can do this washington!!we need more states legaled!!

[legalizeitgirl]

Thank you! :D

[legalizeitgirl]

I-1068 has now been endorsed by the Washington state Democrats, in a 314 to 185 vote! Read more about it here: Washington State Democrats Endorse I-1068 | Sensible Washington (http://sensiblewashington.org/uncategorized/washington-state-democrats-endorse-i-1068/comment-page-1/#comment-2052)

Sensible Washington and the residents of Washington who want to see cannabis legalization on November's ballot appreciate this support! :)

[legalizeitgirl]

Well, it's looking like I-1068 is not going to make it onto the ballot this year. :(
It's estimated that we were short by 30-40k signatures. This is not a very large number, considering our gathering was done on a PURELY VOLUNTEER basis.

Sensible Washington will be submitting a new initiative (with a new initiative number) on January 3rd, 2011. This is the soonest it can be submitted.

In the meantime, WE WILL CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE and plan!

We've got the next six months to strategize, and educate people about the benefits of cannabis legalization and Sensible Washington's mission.
Please, please, PLEASE keep spreading the message, talking with your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family, and let everyone know the truths about prohibition and the "war on drugs."

We may have lost this battle, but the war is still being waged against social injustice, prohibition and senseless drug policies. Don't give up, and don't be disheartened--we can win this someday!:D

Start considering NOW how you can help in the future, with your time, financial resources, and/or involving your social networks. We're more powerful as a team, and each person's contribution will make our goal attainable. :)

Thanks, all. :hippy:
jill

[Joshish]

We wil also be hosting a Seattle and Olympia hempfest booth. So stop by and say high and get active!

[legalizeitgirl]

Hey all,

Just checking in and bumping up the thread, to remind everyone of the importance of this gaining a place on the 2011 ballot.

We have more people incarcerated in the United States than any other nation (including China, which is an authoritarian regime with a population more than four times larger than our own); the majority of the charges placing them there are non-violent drug charges, specifically cannabis.

Remember this, research the facts yourself, spread the word, and keep hope alive for better national drug policies, which start at the state level. :)

[GetThisOrDie]

I dont live in washington but I thank you for your hard work. This is very important work you and all the others are doing.

I am trying my best to make it to washington actully. If I make it there anytime in the near future I will for sure be out there fighting for freedom with you. Its just very hard to move clear across the country without a job there.

Goodluck and I hope I can be part of it one day.

[boaz]

I dont live in washington but I thank you for your hard work. This is very important work you and all the others are doing.

I am trying my best to make it to washington actully. If I make it there anytime in the near future I will for sure be out there fighting for freedom with you. Its just very hard to move clear across the country without a job there.

Goodluck and I hope I can be part of it one day.

:greenthumb: yes, i don't live in Washington either but thank you anyways for your work. I would love to live in Washington State someday. :cool: beautiful country up there.

[legalizeitgirl]

Thank you GetThisOrDie and Boaz, for your out-of-state support! Washington will hopefully be kind to you if you ever make it out here. :)

[boaz]

^ sweet! :smokin: definately heading west soon. hopefully Oaksterdam in Nov! :rastasmoke: :stoned: