[Bill Bartlett]

I love it, I'd like to be a cosponsor on this bill!  Shout it from the mountaintops!

[Bill Bartlett]

Susan, that's just the kind of addition I was thinking about.  YOU HIT IT ON THE HEAD.  Thank you! !

[Bill Bartlett]

That is an interesting interpretation, if somewhat abstract.

[Bill Bartlett]

AGREE

[Bill Bartlett]

“Council is not charged with steering policy. That role belongs to the members of the Green Party at its annual meeting.”Could you explain this statement Harry?

[Bill Bartlett]

Agree. I was a little hesitant about making these changes, but we need some ways for the state to at least give guidance to new (and existing) local chapters about how they operate and how they might be expected to perform. The reason we used the phrase "good faith effort" is to keep it open to interpretation.  We could play with the language but the intent is that we would like local chapters to be doing their best at things like increasing voter registration, doing fundraisers, supporting candidates, maintaining balance in leadership roles, etc..

[Bill Bartlett]

Green Party of Colorado – 2015 Annual MeetingAugust 29, 2015          9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Library – 1498 Irving St, Denver9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Sign-in / Credentialing** Credentialing for attendees not pre-registered / ID check for those who have??9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Connection established with remote sites9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Convene Meeting – State Co-Chairs Welcome from Local Chapter Host Logistical information regarding Library facilities and lunch9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Chapter Introductions and Reports, Unaffiliated Greens introductions9:55 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Credentials Report and Establishment of Quorum10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Agenda Review and Adoption10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Reports from State Party Officers10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Bio Break10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Annual Meeting Review/Vote on Bylaw Changes (Those adopted by Council during previous year)11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Election of State Officers 2 Co-Chairs, Treasurer, Secretary, 2 National Delegates, Council Facilitator11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch For those individuals selecting catered lunch, an opportunity to stay at the Library and meet with fellow Greens 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. “Sanders for President – a Green Perspective” Presentation and Discussion1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Resolutions and Proposals1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Collaborative Strategic Planning Session• Introduce / Recognize Art Goodtimes• Art Goodtimes – We Are a Political Party (5 minutes)• Green Party of Colorado Vision / Mission / Goals & Objectives(Directed discussion based on recommendations/suggestions)• Budget • NationBuilder• Campaign strategies / how do we run races• GPCO - Organizing for Success3:45 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Acknowledge Volunteers3:50 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Wrap up / Future Business• 2016 Nominating convention in March timeframe• If anyone is interested in exploring a run for office in 2016, contact us now.  The sooner the better.• Next Steps – Where do we go from here4:20 p.m. AdjournNotes:Pre-credential registration viable and should be pursued.  Question remaining regarding ID check for those who pre-registered.Moved chapter introductions ahead of credentialing/establishment of quorum to buy a little more time if needed.LClark:  Suggesting we re-think amount of time spent discussing Sanders campaign.  This is a Green Party meeting.  Consider a 10-15 minute overview with information/literature/references available for interested party.  My take is that the message should be we are Green, not D’s.  Concern we are taking time from our annual meeting to discuss Sanders.  Should consider why we are doing this and options to address the ‘whys’ and questions people have in another way and at another time.  I have shortened time on the agenda for this from what was discussed 7/21.Note: Incorporated some feedback from Bill on a couple of itemsDeliverables from discussion 7/21:• Andrea – pre-credentialing registration form• All – who/how/when to support credentialing from pre-registation• Laura – email to chapter co-chairs requesting proposals/resolutions be submitted by 8/15 (Note: I drafted email, spoke with Bill tonight, and he will send the email to chapter co-chairs for us) • Harry – draft sample ballots if we were to use either approval or rank voting.  Will then make recommendation on voting method.Need to figure out options for lunch.Audio/Visual – Will we have ability to display information to audience? (e.g. Treasurer’s Report)

[Bill Bartlett]

I didn't see your reply here Sean, I apologize. We're considering putting a NationBuilder review and discussion on the agenda for the State Meeting. However, if you'd like to discuss NB, give me a call and we'll walk thru it live.

[Bill Bartlett]

I love the agena, in general.  Though I have suggestions on the timing, I'll hold those for now..  Two major suggestions: NationBuilder and Strategic Planning: It might be beneficial to begin the strategic planning session with a live demonstration of NationBuilder.  I've become familiar with the basics, and could show how it could directly impact fundraising and volunteer networks, two things we know it would help us with. What do you think about adding the NB demo at the beginning of the planning session?  This tool could be a powerful centerpiece for future growth.  It would be a big positive if everyone understood what it can do as we plan for the next 2-5 years. BernieOne piece I do not like, and would like removed, is discussion on the Bernie Sanders campaign.  There is no reason to take up state party time considering any particular candidate than one of ours!  If this is an issue, I'd rather discuss it verbally.  I move to strike it from the agenda.

[Bill Bartlett]

I'm not sure why this is being framed as a proposal..?  Calling for nominations is automatic, it requires no proposal.  Could we please clarify the intent?

[Bill Bartlett]

First, Harry, good call on that amendment!! I was concerned about that inconsistency.  My vote:  Stand aside (I've been out of town, but wanted to chime in with my stance.) My concern is that there has been no discussion about what we are giving up by lengthening the terms.  While a two year term would help with planning and consistency, we should note that by lengthening the terms, we are a) making it more difficult to change the course of our leadership, outside of recalling them which seems a little severe when you really would just like new chairs.  b) asking twice as much from potential candidates, with twice as much risk for our party (the party has had problems keeping people in the chair for a full term) Without that discussion I'm a little uncomfortable supporting the change.

[Bill Bartlett]

We'll want to have some time to discuss NationBuilder — a Q&A period would also be helpful.  Might be something to do toward the end of the meeting.

[Bill Bartlett]

Sounds great — but there are currently NO agenda items prepared, from what I can tell no work has been done to form an agenda.  I'm sure that if work were being done, I would be included, since I'm on the committee.  If work HAS been happening on the agenda, it should be posted to Committee Board where all members can view and the full committee can discuss. Here is the link:  http://gpco.fullydefiant.com/forum/index.php?board=53.0

[Bill Bartlett]

Of course goals and strategies will be part of the meeting.  Discussions on candidates will also be appropriate, though that should be an ONGOING discussion, not one designated simply for the annual meeting.  I've heard some contention about the health care amendment.  Perhaps we should discuss that while we have all leaders present?

[Bill Bartlett]

The committee board has been created, as well as a topic to assemble agenda items! Thanks for your patience, I've been patiently waiting for responses on stuff too.  Isn't it nice that we're having similar experiences?

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