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This is Proposal 007-17: GPCO Authorizes Funds for Participation in Denver Pride ParadePlease read the proposal and keep comments on the topic of the proposal only. This proposal is moderated, and the GPCO Code of Conduct will apply (located here: http://gpco.fullydefiant.com/forum/index.php?topic=28.0). Any comments off topic, hyperbolic or combative will be edited or removed.From the Bylaws: "4.2.3. Expenditures above $200 per item require consensus of the Council or a 60% vote at a state meeting." NOTE: Time is of the essence for this proposal, as a late fee for parade registration will be assessed beginning 5/26/17.There are currently twelve (12) active voting chapters in the Green Party of Colorado. Adoption of this proposal requires an AGREE of at least 60% of all votes cast and also requires a minimum quorum of at least one response from eight [8] chapters.The floor is now open for one week of Agreement Seeking, ending May 25, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Sponsors may request an extension before the time has elapsed.Active Chapters:Jefferson CountyAdams CountyArapahoe CountyDenverDouglas CountyGreater BoulderLongmontPikes PeakPoudre ValleyMesaSan MiguelPlatte Valley1. Basic InfoDate proposed: May 18, 2017Name of the sponsors: Arapahoe County Green Party2. Title: GPCO Authorizes Funds for Participation in Denver Pride Parade3. Text of the actual Proposal:Registered Greens on the Front Range have expressed interest in marching in the Denver Pride Parade on June 18th to represent the Green Party of Colorado. The cost to participate in the parade is expected to be $300.4. Background:The Green Party platform has supported LGBTQIA rights worldwide for decades, and our participation in the Parade will help bring that support into the public eye in Colorado. 5. Justification/Goals:While this will carry a price tag, our visibility at this event will be extensive. We plan to march carrying a GPCO banner and signs and distribute literature if possible.6. Pros and Cons:Pros: Visibility for the state party and support for the Pride community Cons: The cost for this will be at least partially offset by a fund raising campaign through social media as well as nationally through the Lavender Caucus. We are also asking that council representatives ask their chapters to financially support this.7. Alternatives to the proposal: Take no action8. References: PrideFest Application: https://glbtcolorado.org/pridefest/coorslight-pridefest-parade/application/
Although I asked my chapter to sponsor this proposal, I have a few concerns that I want to share in the interest of full disclosure. I'm also working with a bi+ group that's marching this year because we're routinely ignored and excluded within the community and by the Center in particular. Transgender individuals and groups have had similar experiences. I'm also super upset that Coors is sponsoring the March given the high rates of mental health issues including alcoholism among queer folks. I definitely understand why some folks don't like to participate in Pride and would respect anyone who votes No because of these concerns.With all of that said, there's more than a little bit of a middle finger in my desire to march anyway. Pride has been pinkwashed but I think there's still room for disruption and an opportunity to create a radical community around the non terrible parts of Pride. There will be radical queers at the March who are just as disgusted with what it's turned into (Stonewall was a riot led by trans and bisexual folks!), and I think we may be able to appeal to that group.To be perfectly honest with you, though, I have doubts about whether this is possible, and we may end up deciding that this is not the right way to engage in the future. Either way, this will very possibly be the most high profile thing we do this year, as this is the third largest Pride in the country, with 375k attendees last year.
agree. Let me know if y'all need t-shirts or banners.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157898740520713&set=g.918892618217309&type=1&theater
The text of this proposal doesn't authorize the party to take any action or spend any money. I would ask the Arapahoe chapter to resubmit it, with a stated action for Council's consideration.
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