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Fourth Annual Convention of the Green Party of NJ

"Setting Course to Win!"
Sunday, April 30

The Membership Committee is planning the Green Party of New Jersey's (GPNJ's) 4th annual Convention for Sunday, April 30, from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM at the Labor Education Center on Ryders Lane in New Brunswick.  It promises to be a particularly exciting convention, as GPNJ sets its course for 2000 and kicks off New Jersey Green Campaign 2000!

Greens are on the move in 2000!  At the local, state and national level, the Green Party is gaining attention and ballot access and elective office.  Ralph Nader's presidential campaign has helped in focusing energy and awareness.  It's now up to us in the state and local organizations to put that energy and awareness to use in building a party and winning elections!

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 2000 party officers. This year we are focusing on our electoral identity and activities.

The basic program is as follows:

GPNJ needs volunteers to help with the Convention.  We need a setup crew, folks to help with registration (a very important job), someone to contact media and meet and greet them on Sunday, and a cleanup crew.  We also need folks who are willing to show off their cooking skills (vegetarian, please!) for our covered dish lunch.  Please contact Madelyn Hoffman, Chair of Membership Committee at NJTOXICS@aol.com or 973-252-0797 if you'd like to help out.

Thank you!  Let's make this convention our biggest ever!

Convention Credentials

You must be a paid up GPNJ member in order to vote at the annual convention.  Annual dues are $36.50 for regular dues, $18.25 for students and low income.  New membership dues must be received by April 15 for convention credentials.  Renewals may be paid at the door.

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).

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!