Starting A Compassion Club

[Dbyrd]

I have done my research and forgive me if I missed this part I have a hard time paying attention when reading. Do you have to be 21 or older in order to start a compassion club? I have personal reasons for wanting to do this. Anyone?

[drtarzanmd]

Compassion Club Guidelines and Expectations

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As a Michigan Medical Marijuana Association sanctioned club, local clubs are semi-autonomous groups and will be required to adhere to our guidelines and meet our expectations to remain sanctioned.

 

Guidelines

 

1] Compassion Clubs must be open to everyone over the age of 18, minor’s will be allowed if accompanied by a parent

 

2] Compassion Club meetings must be held at least once every 30 days at a regular location

 

3] Compassion Clubs must operate within the law of the State of Michigan

 

4] The primary focus of Compassion Clubs is to educate and inform community members about the legal and political issues surrounding medical marijuana in Michigan, and to provide local feedback to MMMA so we can fully address all the concerns raised by Michigan's medical marijuana community.

 

5] Compassion Club meetings must be structured to include a minimum of 20 minutes of MMMA discussion materials at least once every month. This material will be sent to the club each month, or can be downloaded directly from our website. The balance of each official meeting should include discussion about specific issues that directly effect the members of your group, and local issues that effect them such as, which physicians are receptive to writing a medical marijuana recommendation, encounters with law enforcement, occurances of discrimination, and most importantly, the safety of group members.

 

Expectations

 

 

 

•Sanctioned MMMA Compassion Clubs must be self-sustaining and may raise funds through

•dues/meeting fees, sales of MMMA memberships and merchandise, donations, and fundraisers.

•No open use of medical cannabis, smoked or otherwise, can be allowed during our meetings.

•Keep the focus on patient outcomes. What is best for the patient must always be the #1 priority and the primary focus.

•We are about medical cannabis, not the larger issues of Prohibition or responsible adult use. Do not stray too far into those areas. Refer people to MI NORML if they wish to pursue those important issues.

•Avoid exaggerated claims of the medical efficacy of cannabis. The MMMA position is, “marijuana TREATS the SYMPTOMS of many diseases”.

•Do not claim cannabis or cannabinoids CURE any disease. Do not claim that cannabis or cannabinoids treat the disease itself. This is non-negotiable.

•No one knows all the answers about the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act. Be sure the information you impart to anyone is accurate.

•Don’t pretend to know things you don’t, if you’re asked a question you don’t have an answer for, tell people you don’t know but you will find out, or tell them where to find the information.

•Be honest with people and they will respect your leadership and want to follow you.

•Always stay on the MMMA message

•Positive patient outcomes is the number one priority

•Keep it legal in all you do, and respect both the liberties and the limits of the Act.

 

Compassion Club sponsors are required to ensure all this happens. The sponsor may delegate the duty of showing up and leading the meeting to others within the club, but it remains the responsibility of each club sponsor to make sure our guidelines are followed.

 

Please stay in regular contact with the state MMMA office for updates. We are here to serve you and the more communication flowing back and forth the better. Keep it flowing, and by the same token, if you need to hear from us, please contact us, all MMMA Directors are accessible 7 days a week.

 

For more Information , Please look here :

http://michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/index.php?/page/articles/compassionclubs/organizational-guide

[Dbyrd]

Compassion Club Guidelines and Expectations

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Guidelines

 

1] Compassion Clubs must be open to everyone over the age of 18, minor’s will be allowed if accompanied by a parent

 

 

I did see that but was just confused if it meant for members to join.

[drtarzanmd]

I did see that but was just confused if it meant for members to join.

 

 

I guess if it is NOT sanctioned by MMMA ...

 

you could open your doors to teenagers if you like

or even younger ?

 

Not Exactly sure why one would want kids at a place

that involves Medical Marijuana ?

[Dbyrd]

I guess if it is NOT sanctioned by MMMA ...

 

you could open your doors to teenagers if you like

or even younger ?

 

Not Exactly sure why one would want kids at a place

that involves Medical Marijuana ?

Wow wait no, I was just wondering if I could start a compassion club because I am 20, not 21...

[drtarzanmd]

Wow wait no, I was just wondering if I could start a compassion club because I am 20, not 21...

 

Guidelines

 

1] Compassion Clubs must be open to everyone over the age of 18, minor’s will be allowed if accompanied by a parent

 

Like It says :

 

If you are 18 or older your a adult and can start

a Compassion Club ...

 

You just got to find a place and get it going ....

Trust Me ... Its not easy ...

 

It requires LOTS of EFFORT and personal time ...

 

Plus there is an expense that will have to come

out of your pocket , which you won't get back ....

 

If you need any help , just ask

[GrowGoddess]

I second that notion on the out of pocket expenses along with the requirement of time and effort.

 

In the long run though, it is worth it to be able to provide a safe venu for patients, caregivers, and the public to meet and learn more about the many benefits surrounding the cultivation and use of medical marijuana, and just being a positive influence toward the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program.

[Dbyrd]

I second that notion on the out of pocket expenses along with the requirement of time and effort.

 

In the long run though, it is worth it to be able to provide a safe venu for patients, caregivers, and the public to meet and learn more about the many benefits surrounding the cultivation and use of medical marijuana, and just being a positive influence toward the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program.

That's exactly my mission

[420 grower]

Dbyrd I'm near you and want to get involved. The local c.c.'s that I attended offered no help and won't allow any meds at all there. We need to do it like tarzan does. I ain't skeered.

[MichiganMan]

Where would this be located?

[420 grower]

Lower SW MI

[420 grower]

Berrien county

[Dbyrd]

Cass county actually, close to Berrien though.