Updated April 29, 1999
GPNJ Convention 1999
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Third Annual Convention of the Green Party of NJ
"Building a Cohesive Identity"
Sunday, April 11
It's been a year of growth and continued focus for the Green Party of New Jersey. Our membership has just about doubled, our committees and locals have started to function as vital sub-units of the party, and we feel that we have taken major strides toward becoming a significant new force in the politics of this state.
The Annual Convention is a time for members to make their voices heard on the issues that face our party, enjoy Green camaraderie, and elect 1999 party officers. This year we are focusing on our own identity as the Green Party of New Jersey. The morning session included enlightening workshops on such topics as NJ Environmental Issues, Diversity, Proportional Representation, and Electronic Communication for the Non-connected. A delicious vegetarian pot-luck luncheon was enjoyed by all, as were performances by the Green Party's Eco-Chorale. Our keynote speaker Arthur Kinoy, the "People’s Lawyer," provided inspirational energy.
The afternoon session included wide-ranging deliberation of policy proposals and bylaws changes and resulted in a resolution to serve only vegetarian fare at official GPNJ functions. The election of our 1999 party officers rounded out an exciting day. The new GPNJ officers are:
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 Our new Chair and Secretary |
Congratulations all!!
The next Executive Committee meeting will be held on Sunday, May 23, at 10 a.m., followed immediately by the Green Council meeting at 1 p.m. at the Labor Education Center. All GPNJ members are invited to attend.The Rutgers Labor Education Center is located at the corner of Ryders Lane and Clifton Avenue in New Brunswick. Take the NJ Turnpike to exit 9; then Route 18 North (less than a mile) to Route 1 South. Proceed slowly as you get onto Route 1 South, because you want to make an IMMEDIATE right turn into the Sears parking lot. At the very back-left corner of the Sears parking lot there is an outlet road that leads directly toward the Labor Education Center parking lot (make a quick left after exiting the Sears parking lot).
Mail to: Green Party of NJ, P.O. Box 9802, Trenton, NJ 08650.
The annual Convention of the Green Party of New Jersey is the one time each year Greens from all over the state get together. Elections for officers for the upcoming year are held at the convention, as are votes for amendments to the bylaws which establish the procedures for how we do things. That's the serious business!
Check out the proposals which were submitted for discussion and votes at the convention!