08-17-2010 Meeting Minutes for Northern Wisconsin NORML
8-17-2010 Northern Wisconsin NORML Meeting Minutes
Opened meeting with discussion of the hemp nut / seed as food. Sprouts – just like alfalfa sprouts, broccoli sprouts, and other types of sprouts that you can buy in the store, you can also grow and eat hemp sprouts, which are extremely nutritious. Health, Wellness, Healthier living, all of these things can be achieved with hemp food products. We already have the infrastructure to process grains- they could re-tool them to process hemp grains. Education is the key.
Jay urged us all to look into Maine’s laws, which are very relaxed.
Jay had an interview with Jim Langer, who he educated on the subject of Marijuana Law Reform. Jay has had several phone calls, emails, etc. with him and Jim discussed the topic with his friends and colleagues. Jim came to the conclusion that everyone wants marijuana. He went from having no idea what the issue was about, to becoming more educated about it and even supporting marijuana law reform. We need to figure out how to train him into being a spokesperson – sometimes people do agree with the issue but because of lack of knowledge or preparation they don’t necessarily make us look good or make the topic seem understandable.
Rich brought up several politicians he had contacted or will contact regarding the topic and how important it is to let them know that we are working with them, not against them. Jay agreed and elaborated on this topic, talking about trying to educate the politicians and other leaders who can potentially become advocates.
Jay left Langer with a request for a written statement on the topic.
We discussed the Augustfest Dunktank / Markesan Corn Roast going well. Pictures on facebook, videos on youtube.
Waushara County Fair – NORML is not going to be there but Friends of Jay Selthofner will be there. They cannot deny political candidates, but they did deny NORML. Friends of Jay booth will be right next to the sheriff. There will be no NORML car in the demo derby – have not heard from Lora.
Next tuesday – maybe go out afterwards.
September 18th in Ripon – concert – Jay’s fundraiser.
Education. Education. Education.