Green Party of Spokane county
General Membership Meeting
May 2, 2002
Julie Smith facilitated the meeting.
1) Presentation
Clark Hager, speaking against the Expansion of the Spokane Convention Center
- Motion made and seconded to endorse the “No on Propositions 1 and 2”. Discussion ensued, Consensus not reached, vote made.
- Endorsed, with three abstentions and two Stand-Asides.
- Susan and Than will write endorsement letters and send them to City Council and County Commissioners. They will send a draft to all before sending.
NEW BUSINESS
2) Treasurer’s Report
Lucy Reiner reported 4/01/03 Closing Balance $3240
4/30/02 $3314
3) Winona LaDuke Event
- Group agreed (consensus) to use up to $100 additional dollars to help promote the event.
- Marianne Torres will call Shawn to ensure we will be mentioned as co-sponsors, and to inform him that we will help with promotional costs, if such help is still needed.
- Pat Hughes is our contact person for the event
4) Election of Officers
- New officers, voted via IRV: Co-Coordinators John Mager and Susan Whaley, At-Large Representatives Karen Folger and Morton Alexander
5) State Convention
- Julie Smith, Susan Whaley, Marshall Peterson, Michael Poulin, Marianne Torres and Noah Skocilich plan to attend the State convention in Ellensburg this coming weekend.