Charleston Green Party

Our February meeting is Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00pm at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd (in the South Windermere Plaza).  Look for us in the cafe!

Upcoming Events

Two training sessions are being offered for those who are interested in running for elected office or are interested in working on a winning campaign.

Camp Wellstone training – Camp Wellstone offers amazing trainings for candidates, campaign staff, and activists.  Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the upcoming training in Atlanta, March 4-6.

Are you ready to run? – one day training session offered by the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics, March 26, in Charleston.  Additional trainings are offered in Rock Hill, Columbia, and Greenville.

Our January meeting is Wednesday, January 19 at 7:00pm at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd (in the South Windermere Plaza).  We will be in the cafe – please join us!

Upcoming Events

Adopt a Highway – Saturday, February 5, 10:30 am

Meet us in front of the historic Emanuel AME Church on the corner of 5th Ave and St Andrews Blvd for our quarterly trash pick up.

The Charleston County Green Party’s December meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 7pm at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd (in the South Windermere Plaza).  We’ll be in the cafe – please join us!

Charleston Green Party joins the NAACP’s protest of the Secession Ball!

The Sons of Confederate Veterans are celebrating the 150th anniversary of South Carolina’s secession from the Union and the start of the Civil War by holding a $100-a-ticket “Secession Ball”.  The NAACP will publicly protest this event by holding a candlelight vigil followed by a Mass Meeting.  The protest is themed “A Call for Unity: Don’t Celebrate Slavery and Terrorism”.

The Charleston Green Party will join the NAACP’s protest.  Park at the Emanuel AME Church at 110 Calhoun Street – please arrive by at 4:15pm.  The vigil will take place at 4:30pm at the Gaillard Auditorium.  At 6pm there will be a march from the auditorium to the Morris Brown AME Church followed by a Mass Meeting which will include a discussion and excerpts of the film The Birth of a Nation.  More info can be found here.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, November 17, 7:00pm, at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd.  We’ll be in the cafe – please join us!

If you are planning on attending the annual vigil to close the SOA and need a ride from Charleston, contact Anna at Charleston Peace (anna [at] charlestonpeace.net or843-312-9741) asap!

Our October meeting is Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 7pm at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd.  We will be in the cafe so please join us!

Upcoming Events

Candidates Forum – Monday, October 18, 7:00 pm, James Island Charter High School

Come support Green candidate Eugene Platt for State House 115.

Carolina Alliance for Fair Employment awards ceremony – Saturday, October 23, 6:00 pm, ILA Hall

CAFE advocates for workers’ rights, provides education concerning labor laws, and assists those seeking help for job grievances, union organizing, etc.  The dinner will honor 3 local trailblazers in the struggle: Harriet McBryde Johnson, Isaiah Bennett, and Mary Moultrie.  Tickets are $25; to purchase, contact bflosue@earthlink.net

Election Day – November 2

Contact your candidate of choice for how you can become involved!

Adopt a Highway – Saturday, November 6, 10:30 am

Meet us in front of the historic Emanuel AME Church on the corner of 5th Ave and St Andrews Blvd for our quarterly trash pick up.  Afterward, we will have lunch at the nearby Pizza Hut.

Our September meeting is Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 7pm at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd.  We will be in the cafe so please join us!

Upcoming Events

South Carolina Green Party Steering Committee meeting – Saturday, September 18, 1:00 pm, Richland County Main Library

This meeting is open to the public, so come meet the members of your party’s state steering committee.

3rd Annual Charleston International Peace One Day Festival – Sunday, September 19, noon, Riverfront Park

We are an official vendor again this year and will have a table to distribute campaign literature, provide general Green Party info, sign up volunteers, register new voters, and generally have a good time!   Look for us in booth #8.  If you would like to sign up for a shift staffing the table, please let us know!

Progressive Network’s 16th Annual Fall Summit – Saturday, September 25, CWA Hall, West Columbia

Email network@scpronet.com for details.

Charleston Green Fair – Sunday, September 26, noon, Marion Square

We will mingle with the crowd and hand out candidate information to fair goers.  Please sign up for a shift!

Carolina Alliance for Fair Employment awards ceremony – Saturday, October 23, 6:00 pm, ILA Hall

Watch for more details.

Election Day – November 2

Contact your candidate of choice for how you can become involved!

Adopt a Highway – Saturday, November 6, 10:30 am

Meet us in front of the historic Emanuel AME Church on the corner of 5th Ave and St Andrews Blvd for our quarterly trash pick up.  Afterward, we will have lunch at the nearby Pizza Hut.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 18 at 7pm at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd.  We’ll be in the cafe – all are welcome so please join us!

Welcome back college students!  If you are interested in forming a chapter of College Greens at your school, please let us know!

Upcoming events:

The Cove – Saturday, August 21, 7:00 pm, Olde North Charleston Picture House, 4820 Jenkins Ave (near North Charleston High School)

The Cove follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, shining a light on a dark and deadly secret. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, including hidden microphones and cameras in fake rocks, the team uncovers how this small seaside village serves as a horrifying microcosm of massive ecological crimes happening worldwide. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery, adding up to an unforgettable story that has inspired audiences worldwide to action.   The documentary won the U.S. Audience Award at the 25th annual Sundance Film Festival, and the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 82nd Academy Awards.

This film is presented by our friends at The Greater Park Circle Film Society and Drinking Liberally. There will be guest speakers and a discussion following the film.

3rd Annual Charleston International Peace One Day Festival – Sunday, September 19, Riverfront Park

We are an official vendor again this year and will have a table to distribute campaign literature, provide general Green Party info, sign up volunteers, register new voters, and generally have a good time!   Please sign up for a shift!

Charleston Green Fair – Sunday, September 26, Marion Square

We will mingle with the crowd and hand out candidate information to fair goers.  Please sign up for a shift!

Adopt a Highway – Saturday, November 6, 10:30 am

Meet us in front of the historic Emanuel AME Church on the corner of 5th Ave and St Andrews Blvd for our quarterly trash pick up.  Afterward, we will have lunch at the nearby Pizza Hut.

Our next monthly meeting is Wednesday, April 21 at 7pm at Earth Fare on Folly Road Blvd.  Look for us in the cafe.  Bring a friend and join us!

Please see the previous post for the state convention info.  A more detailed agenda will be posted soon.  The start time for registration and lunch may change from noon to 11:30am so be sure to check back here for info.

Our 2010 candidate slate is the most exciting ever!  Keep an eye on your local media for our upcoming press release!  There are many local and state-wide races and all need volunteers so there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved.

Please join us for the annual state convention of the South Carolina Green Party in Columbia on Saturday, May 1st, 12:00-4:00 p.m. We will be meeting at the Happy China Restaurant, 2250 Sunset Blvd, Columbia, 29169, 803-796-7477.

We will follow our usual agenda, beginning with elections for the Steering Committee, then nominations for federal and statewide offices, elections for delegates to the national Green Party convention, and then planning for the 2010 general election in November. A specific agenda will be in the next edition of the Bulletin.

Everyone is encouraged to attend! Official voting delegates to the state convention have already been chosen through precinct meetings and county conventions leading up to the state convention, following the timetable set up in the bylaws; however, all SC Green Party members are encouraged to participate in our planning for the upcoming election cycle.

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