Provisioning Centers Fundraiser Anchors Big Marijuana Weekend

[Wild Bill]

They make a shiyyat ton more off MJ being illegal.

 

Plus it gives them another weapon to harm those they don't agree with.

[Chauncy Gardner]

Plus it gives them another weapon to harm those they don't agree with.

 

Right on, and boy have they been most eager to use it for the past 30 years. Losing the ability to leverage drug charges on otherwise law abiding citizens has them quaking in their boots.

 

The worm is turning!

[Kingpinn]

I'm not donating to the carpetbaggers club not one dime

[motorcitymeds]

I'm not donating to the carpetbaggers club not one dime

I wish I knew what that even meant..care to elaborate King..?

[knucklehead bob]

carpetbagger - The Free Dictionary

www.thefreedictionary.com/carpetbagger‎

car·pet·bag·ger (kär p t-b g r). n. 1. A Northerner who went to the South after the Civil War for political or financial advantage. 2. An outsider, especially a politician  ...

Edited September 14, 2013 by knucklehead bob

[roadworkahead]

Has the city of Ann Arbor even licensed these dispensaries as stated in the ordinance the council created . the ordinance maintains they need to be licensed in order to operate.  Seems to be these places will not be happy until grow rights are stripped from patients.  $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for them . will not donate a dime... $200. per person give us a break like they need the money.

http://www.thecompassionchronicles.com/2013/09/10/provisioning-centers-fundraiser-anchors-big-marijuana-weekend/

National organizations, House Representatives mingle with marijuana entrepreneurs and activists; Detroit, Ann Arbor to host activities


by Rick Thompson

September 10/FLINT- Michigan’s marijuana players will rub elbows with national guests and Lansing legislators this weekend as the spotlight remains hot on medical marijuana law reform. Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) Steph Sherer will be appearing at all the gatherings of significance, including a major fundraising event on Saturday night at the beautiful Ann Arbor Art Center.


Steph Sherer, ASA Executive Director
The Events
Sherer will be speaking on Friday in Detroit regarding the recent Department of Justice policy change regarding states’ rights to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. As the Director of a powerful national organization, Sherer will explain the broad implications of the new policy- and the ramifications to Michigan’s 130,000 medical marijuana patients, to law enforcement and to legislators. This conversation is made more relevant by Tuesday’s testimony before a US Senate committee from Assistant Attorney General Cole. The event is free to the public and media is invited to attend.

The action moves to Ann Arbor on Saturday with two events, both at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Sherer will hold a Raid Preparation Workshop, which begins at 5 pm; the National Patients Rights Association (NPRA), along with the Ann Arbor Medical Cannabis Guild (the Guild), will host a fundraising event immediately afterward. That gathering is scheduled for 6-9 pm.

The Raid workshop comes at a crucial time for Michigan’s 100 remaining dispensaries, as three recent raids on dispensaries were conducted by federal DEA agents executing state-issued warrants. Use of federal agents to perform state raids is a trend that many fear will continue, as it provides advantages for the state and creates difficulties for defense counsels. Additionally, raids in Detroit on distribution centers underscore the need for everyone involved in the medical marijuana program to become educated on the tactics being used against them, and how to best handle all manner of police encounters. Sherer has done this raid training in Michigan in the past.

By far the crown jewel of the weekend’s actions is the Saturday night fundraiser for NPRA to fund the lobby effort for passage of HB 4271, the Provisioning Centers Act. This event is the latest in a series of fundraisers for 4271 hosted by the Guild; previous events have drawn Michigan’s best and brightest in the industry to the Art Center.

In addition to Sherer, the national organization Patients Out Of Time (POT) will have a representative at the fundraiser. POT educates doctors and nurses about cannabis and its uses in seminars held across the country; they sponsor a huge conference every year where physicians from all over the world gather to discuss cutting-edge science and the best methods to spread that information to health care providers and the public.


NPRA lobbyist Kevin McKinney of Lansing’s McKinney and Associates
‘Fundraiser’ is a word that doesn’t cover the breadth of the Saturday night event. In a first for the NPRA, many of Michigan’s non-profit organizations will have display tables at the Center, distributing literature and showing videos. Corporations and products will be on display, too, and the diversity of merchandise and services offered to Michigan patients or businesses will amaze even the most informed activists.

Despite the new theme of incorporating exposure for the state’s often-underrepresented small business community, the Fundraiser will feature all of the exciting aspects you would expect at a $200 a plate gathering: soft music, cocktails, great food and even better speakers. Reps. Callton and Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, will address the crowd and explain the progress of the Provisioning Centers Act through the legislature. Sherer leads the list of dignitaries who will capture the stage. Also appearing will be:

Mark Passerini, emcee- member, The Guild and Michigan ASA member

Kevin McKinney- Lansing lobbyist for NPRA

Theresa Daniello- the Ohio Rights Group and Patients Out Of Time

Rebecca Hamilton Brown- director of Michigan’s own Pediatric Cannabis Network

Robin Schneider and Drew Driver- NPRA representatives

Representatives from Michigan Compassion and Michigan’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws



The Players
ASA has sued the DEA to reschedule marijuana; their Peace for Patients program has elevated the issue of federally incarcerated state-legal medicinal marijuana patients from across the country into a national dialog; they have held protests and lobby days in Washington, D.C. and in a dozen states. ASA’s Michigan chapter protested in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Detroit earlier this year and has entreated Michigan’s medical marijuana agency to allow input from the marijuana community regarding future changes to the program.

The National Patient’s Rights Association is the lead lobbying entity in Lansing representing the needs of medicinal marijuana users and the right to safe access centers. Through their lobbyist, Kevin McKinney, and key members Robin Schneider and Drew Driver, NPRA has pushed for legislation allowing legalized distribution of medical marijuana via dispensaries, referred to in HB 4271 as Provisioning Centers.

The Ann Arbor Medical Cannabis Guild is a band of safe access centers that has lobbied their City Council for an ordinance that would regulate and protect their businesses and the patients that use them. This fundraising event is the latest in a cooperative effort between the Guild and the NPRA to advance the Provisioning Centers Act.



The Details
Friday 9/13/13 Detroit
ASA Update: DOJ announcement and importance to support HB 4271 and regulated distribution
Led by Americans for Safe Access Executive Director, Steph Sherer
When: Friday 7pm-9pm
Where: Andrews on the Corner
Address: 201 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
Cost: FREE (Donations welcome)

Saturday 9/14/13 Ann Arbor
When: Saturday 5-6pm Raid training for operators and associates led by Americans for Safe Access Executive Director, Steph Sherer
Where: Ann Arbor Art Center
Address: 117 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Cost: FREE (Donations welcome)

Saturday 6PM
Fundraiser for NPRA in support of HB4271
Same location as above
Cost: $200 a person, $300 a couple

[Dr. Bob]

These things are mostly for the big money interests that want to control the way the law is crafted and enforced to suit their needs.  The poor that need the medicine are not part of the equation.  The cost of the ticket for that train ride is too much for them.

 

Dr. Bob

[roadworkahead]

These things are mostly for the big money interests that want to control the way the law is crafted and enforced to suit their needs.  The poor that need the medicine are not part of the equation.  The cost of the ticket for that train ride is too much for them.

 

Dr. Bob

Why aren.t any reps from CPU invited to this event? Or does CPU reps not want to participate? Do the dispensaries ignore the wants of CPU? Just wanting to know Thanks

[roadworkahead]

Wishing the money raised could be used to fund the Carruthers appeal rather than spent on a dispensary bill. .

[solabeirtan]

How about we make it part of Obama Care! Which goes into effect in 108 days - Jan !, 2014

[Dr. Bob]

Why aren.t any reps from CPU invited to this event? Or does CPU reps not want to participate? Do the dispensaries ignore the wants of CPU? Just wanting to know Thanks

I have no idea about this event and CPU or who was there, if any, from CPU.  As far as I know from reading the mission statement of CPU, it is neutral on dispensaries.

 

My statement was mine, not any group.

 

I don't go to 300 dollar fundraisers for groups looking to make millions.

 

Dr. Bob

[+Malamute]

CPU doesn't rule their members lives. :-)

 

I expect there were or was at least a member or two that were there.  Maybe more, maybe less.

 

 As far as an "official" member there? No.  Official sponsorship? No.

 

 And it was an Open Invite fundraiser.

 

 

 This fundraiser was more about paying their lobbyist so we of course would not be an official sponsor.  We have our own lobbyists we don't ask the public to pay for.

 

 But with election season coming up before long,... I suspect there may be some more political fundraising to support good candidates(supporters of MMj).  Events like that are more across the board supported by all organizations.  Such as,... whoever runs against Bill Schuette.  I can guarantee all organizations will come together for a fundraiser to support Schuette's opponent.

[greenbuddha]

CPU doesn't rule their members lives. :-)

 

I expect there were or was at least a member or two that were there.  Maybe more, maybe less.

 

 As far as an "official" member there? No.  Official sponsorship? No.

 

 And it was an Open Invite fundraiser.

 

 

 This fundraiser was more about paying their lobbyist so we of course would not be an official sponsor.  We have our own lobbyists we don't ask the public to pay for.

 

 But with election season coming up before long,... I suspect there may be some more political fundraising to support good candidates(supporters of MMj).  Events like that are more across the board supported by all organizations.  Such as,... whoever runs against Bill Schuette.  I can guarantee all organizations will come together for a fundraiser to support Schuette's opponent.

 

Not every pro-cannabis organization is going to be doing everything perfectly.

 

And as I've said before, after a very close examination of them, I'll put my time and what money I can throw together into ANY organization that is going to help support a pro-cannabis cause.

 

And please note that I said 'after a close examination.'

[motorcitymeds]

These things are mostly for the big money interests that want to control the way the law is crafted and enforced to suit their needs.  The poor that need the medicine are not part of the equation.  The cost of the ticket for that train ride is too much for them.

 

Dr. Bob

How do the poor get pain meds..?  I really wonder why everything has to be about "poor" people..?  Or about the "kids" or "Grandma".  So much propaganda being thrown from both sides.,

[motorcitymeds]

I have no idea about this event and CPU or who was there, if any, from CPU.  As far as I know from reading the mission statement of CPU, it is neutral on dispensaries.

 

My statement was mine, not any group.

 

I don't go to 300 dollar fundraisers for groups looking to make millions.

 

Dr. Bob

Dr. BOB, I respect what you do but and have nothing against you but wouldn't legalization severely dent your income....???

[Wild Bill]

How do the poor get pain meds..?  I really wonder why everything has to be about "poor" people..?  Or about the "kids" or "Grandma".  So much propaganda being thrown from both sides.,

 

If sh*t was worth money the poor would be born without a**holes. - Old Portuguese Proverb

[greenbuddha]

How do the poor get pain meds..?  I really wonder why everything has to be about "poor" people..?  Or about the "kids" or "Grandma".  So much propaganda being thrown from both sides.,

 

"How do the poor get pain meds..?" 

 

They just fall out of the sky... don't they?

[+Malamute]

And as I've said before, after a very close examination of them, I'll put my time and what money I can throw together into ANY organization that is going to help support a pro-cannabis cause.

 

And please note that I said 'after a close examination.'

 

 

[greenbuddha]

 

Yes, they will have to 'assume the position'!

[SFC]

Just be mindful of the words some of these "activists" use. Also if it sounds to good to be true it most definitely is.

[Highlander]

How do the poor get pain meds..?  I really wonder why everything has to be about "poor" people..?  Or about the "kids" or "Grandma".  So much propaganda being thrown from both sides.,

 

The poor get pain meds for free or almost free if the meds are prescribed by a Dr. 

 

If we're talking about cannabis, then we all know that the poor either get left out - or they sign up for some "free meds" deal with a CG who illegally sells overages.  Or they find a CG who will provide meds for an affordable price rather than at a price that compares to the maximum the CG could get somewhere else.

 

What you maybe don't realize is that there are a lot of CGs busting their behinds to the provide the same quality of meds at $160/oz or so that you might charge $240 for.  Lots of CGs who are lucky to break even and who have had a current utility shut-off notice for years now.

[Highlander]

Dr. BOB, I respect what you do but and have nothing against you but wouldn't legalization severely dent your income....???

 

Everyone on his board already knows that you produce the bestest quality meds in the land...and that your patients pay top-dollar for them. 

 

So I can see where this is all about income for you.  But maybe you don't realize that income isn't everyone's focus.

 

Dr. Bob was a Doc before MMJ.  No Doc has trouble making a living...and most make good income.  I'm sure Dr. Bob would do just fine without doing MMJ certs. 

[Dr. Bob]

Dr. BOB, I respect what you do but and have nothing against you but wouldn't legalization severely dent your income....???

Not a bit, but thanks for asking.

 

I have been on record for supporting legalization for over 2 years. http://www.drbobmmj.com/component/content/article/186-dr-bob-s-blog/111-why-i-favor-legalization.html?highlight=WyJsZWdhbGl6YXRpb24iXQ==

 

So exactly what point are you trying to make?  Are you suggesting I don't support things that don't make me money?  Better compare the value of the free work I do on behalf of patients before you do that.

 

Dr. Bob

Edited September 17, 2013 by Dr. Bob

[t-pain]

thanks for supporting legalization dr bob.

its the only way to protect patients from crazy cops and prosecutors.

[Dr. Bob]

thanks for supporting legalization dr bob.

its the only way to protect patients from crazy cops and prosecutors.

agree.