One of the missions of MERCY is to establish regular get-togethers in each community where the are (or will be!) medical cannabis patients.   The purpose is to get patients networking and self-sufficient within their neighborhoods, assist those seeking information about the OMMP - but - especially to establish consistent, independent and free lines of communication for patients, caregivers and activists.   The goal is to get reps from other meeting groups coming to exchange action items of interest to individuals, the group or other visiting reps, as well as sending our rep to their meetings.   A network - a chain - of meetings up and down I-5 and across the state working in conjunction with e-mail lists and bulliten boards.  

This meetings Agenda is:

Measure 33. OMMA/2 is on the ballot as Measure 33 and - among many other things - creates regulated dispensaries where patients could obtain medical marijuana and expands the currently successful medical marijuana program.  For more for details on this exciting opportunity educate and activate contact:  John Sajo, chief petitioner Measure 33 - at his office: 503-224-3051, by Email: john@voterpower.org, or visiting:  http://www.yeson33.org/.  

We will be updating our members and attending public with current status, events (see - "The Future of Medical Marijuana", happening this Oct. 2 !) and actions items surrounding this tremendous hope for the medical cannabis community.   We will be registering voters, distributing literature, lawn signs, posters, stickers, buttons and whatver else we can get our hands on.

Poster Contest. Based on Poster Parties we have for the MMM, where we meet, commune and plan for the Million Marijuana Marches. (b.t.w. - The next MMM happens May 7th, 2004, Click here for details.)   Prizes and publicity for best artwork based on theme du jour.   Winning Design, as selected by attending audience, gets a prize and will be hung in our window and our soon-to-be online gallery.   Prizes available for Cardholders and NON!   NOTE: This months theme is Measure 33, a.k.a OMMA/2

LTE Contest. Prizes and publicity for best Letter To the Editor based on theme du jour.   Winning LTE, as selected by attending audience, gets a prize.   Prizes available for Cardholders and NON!  
NOTEs: (1) This months theme is Measure 33, a.k.a OMMA/2, (got it?)
(2) Special "magic" eclectic-electric brownie points for published LTE's whether they win the main event or not!  

The goal of the meetings is also to service:

People seeking to join the OMMP or public wanting general info, usually for a friend or family member.

Patients and CareGivers wanting to network. This is being planned in conjunction with other meetings and other lines of communication for the OOMPAH. (add link to meeting network and bulliten boards)

Activists exchanging information and resources.