The Fall of 2011 saw a major increase in reach and support from around the country and the world. The Alliance is now active on three continents and in five countries. The Facebook page has more than 20,000 followers and reaches over 65,000 people a week. Over 15,000 supporters have signed up for our email list and almost 1,000 have signed up to volunteer.
The NORML Women’s Alliance/SSDP Sister-to-Sister program has matched almost 500 women. While the NORML Women’s Alliance is still in its infancy (the program is barely 2 years old), it is evolving quickly into an effective platform (and forum) for women to speak out and support marijuana legalization. It’s a very exciting time to be a woman in the marijuana law reform movement.
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Fall 2011 Events & Fundraisers
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[October] Redway, CA: 707 Cannabis College Open Mic and Mixer.
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[October] Woodbridge, VA: Sabrina Fendrick and Brooke Napier discuss the origin and purpose of the NORML Women’s Alliance/SSDP Sister-to-Sister Program at the SSDP Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.
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[October] Austin, TX: The NORML Women’s Alliance South-West Coordinator Cheyanne Weldon partnered with Texas NORML to raise over $2500 for the Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure.
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[November] Los Angeles, CA: NORML Women’s Alliance Vice Chair Kyndra Miller, SSDP Associate Director Stacia Cosner and NORML Women’s Alliance Mid-West Regional Coordinator Tonya Davis all had a major presence (including speaker roles) at the Drug Policy Alliance’s 2011 International Drug Policy Reform Conference.
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[November] Nashville, TN: NORML Women’s Alliance South-East Regional Coordinator (and NORML board member) Greta Gaines hosted a seminar on the benefits of hemp.
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[November] Los Angeles, CA: The NORML Women’s Alliance hosted a Black Comedy Night “A Cause to Laugh” at the Comedy Union, the first Black owned and operated Comedy Club in Los Angeles. Comedian’s included Simply Cookie, Brooks Colyar and more. Unconventional Foundation for Autism founder and director, Mieko Hester Perez was also in attendance. We would like to thank Kandice Hawes and OC NORML for their effort in promoting this event.
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[November] Philadelphia, PA: NORML Women’s Alliance Vice Chair Diane Fornbacher held a tri-state area meetup.
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[November] San Francisco, CA: NORML Board Member Richard Wolfe hosted a benefit for the NORML Women’s Alliance at his home with a private screening of “A NORML Life.” Attendees included Lynette Shaw (Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana), Paul Armentano NORML’s Deputy Director, Ellen Komp of CA NORML, Jack Rikess of Toke of the Town, NORML Attorney Matt Kumin, actress/author Heather Donahue of the Blair Witch Project, and many others at the forefront of reform in California. Executive Producer of the film, Mr. Pitman, gave a very entertaining free form Q&A session after the screening.
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[December] Humboldt, CA: West Coast Coordinator Melissa Sanchez provided a presence for the NORML Women’s Alliance while Kyndra Miller spoke lead a panel on recent federal lawsuits at the 2011 Emerald Cup.
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[December] Canada: The community leaders started organizing in November and are moving full steam ahead. They have already held several meetups across the country, including Toronto and Vancouver. There is no doubt that next year they will have a major presence in Canada’s marijuana law reform movement.
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[December] Portland, OR: NORML Women’s Alliance representatives Anna Diaz and Madeline Martinez organized and hosted the Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe. Co-Vice Chair Diane Fornbacher was a featured speaker and guest.
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Outreach & Activism
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New Community Leaders and Regional Coordinators: The NORML Women’s Alliance would like to welcome the following women who have volunteered to represent the Alliance and spread the message of reform in their local communities.
Cara Crabb-Burnam – New England Regional CoordinatorMelissa Sanchez – West Coast Regional CoordinatorAlexis Wilson Briggs – San Francisco Bay Area Community LeaderKayla Williams and Kelly Coulter – Canada Regional CoordinatorsKelli Dodds – Humboldt County Community LeaderPatti Gordon – Orange County Community LeaderCheri Sicard – Los Angeles Community Leader________________________________________________________________________________________________
Join the NORML Women’s Alliance as a community organizer by clicking the link below:
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Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a local representative for the NORML Women’s Alliance. You will be standing up for millio…
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California Tour: In November of this year Diane Fornbacher, Melissa Sanchez, Sabrina Fendrick and Kyndra Miller held several outreach events as they toured California from Humboldt County to Los Angeles.
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From 707 to the City of Angels
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Media
Re-Leaf Magazine conducted an interview with Diane Fornbacher.The Daily Caller notes the NORML Women’s Alliance in an article about the now infamous Miley Cyrus Birthday Video in which she declares herself a “true stoner.”[Podcast] A Different View: Sabrina Fendrick was interviewed by Moms for Marijuana Director Serra Frank, Iva Cunningham and others about the importance of the Women’s Alliance as well as the different efforts and projects currently being developed. -
The Plain Dealer (Cleveland’s local publication) quoted Tonya Davis discussing her work with the Ohio Patient Network and the group’s effort to put a medical marijuana initiative on the 2012 ballot.
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Upcoming Events in 2012
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Support the NORML Women’s Alliance
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If you too believe in a better and safer world, please consider donating to the NORML Women’s Alliance today. Thank you so much for your financial and moral support.
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Women will be the deciding factor in moving public opinion towards repealing marijuana prohibition. In order to reach out to more women, and continue to build a powerful coalition, the NORML Women’s Alliance is looking to raise money to spread awareness in several different ways:
1) PSAs and educational announcements on websites, blogs and magazines.
2) Produce and distribute literature/educational materials about the NORML Women’s Alliance, and the negative effects of marijuana prohibition on women and families.
3) Develop resources for our community organizers. Funding for travel, training and recruitment.
4) Provide scholarships to send more women to NORML conferences and related conventions/festivals.
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Women will be the deciding factor in moving public opinion towards repealing marijuana prohibition. In order to reach out to more women, …
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