Help Northern Wisconsin NORML celebrate their third (3rd) anniversary.
The chapter received their Certificate of Affiliation from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws on September 21, 2010. Since that time, that chapter has grown in membership, held a variety of awareness events and integrated a Field Activist Team approach to their activism.
Thanks to your help and continued support the chapter is able to exist. As the Fall 2013 Legislation session approaches, Wisconsin again expects a medical marijuana act to be introduced and the organization needs your help. We are in need of volunteers in each county of the state to circulate petition/signature support pages. Please volunteer your time or donate today. We are in constant need of funding and assistance. Donation and contact information below.
Do not hesitate to contact the chapter directly at 920-931-4207 or via email at NorthernWiNORML@gmail.com for more information, to volunteer or to donate anonymously.
Northern Wisconsin NORML Executive Director Jay Selthofner has had many visits with Senator Scott Fitzgerald’s office over the course of the 2009-2010 Legislation session. Prior to visiting the offices of legislators in Madison, he had spent some time in the district informing citizens of Assembly Bill 554 and Senate Bill 368 concerning medical marijuana.
The Senate District 13 of Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Districts 37, 38 and 39 are obviously no different than the rest of Wisconsin, they support Marijuana Reform.
According to an open records report requested by IMMLY and Madison NORML, the support was astonishing and the opposition was not found. Of the 191 letters of support the Senator received, many of the letters were pre-written letters distributed by Selthofner and others in the area. Selthofner stated “when I saw the amount of letters overall, I was very happy. When I saw a mention of one supporter that really stuck out in my mind, well that just thrilled me.” Selthofner went on to say, “I hope those folks who signed that letter also followed up with a phone call and email to their legislators. Although the form letter is great, I usually had the supporter write a personal note. Most did and I remind everyone that repeated contact with our elected officials are needed.”
There were no phone logs included as requested, but there were 191 pages, mostly copies of pre-written letters, all in support. There was nothing in the file expressing opposition. 100% support.
Here are a few highlights:
“I urge you to be a Progressive Republican and represent Wisconsin tradition. Forward!” -R.C., Lake Mills constituent in note supporting the JRMMA.
“Marijuana is very helpful to people with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also helpful for people with anxiety disorders and many other illnesses. Legalizing marijuana for (at least) medical purposes is ling overdue. I hope that you will support this bill.” – D.T., RN, Oconomowoc.
There was a letter from an amputee stating that cannabis relieved his phantom limb pain that other medications did not touch. There was a letter from a constituent who is a doctor, in support of passage.
“I have panic attacks and become very sick because of my nerves. I don’t want to have a record because I am using a natural way to heal my symptoms.” – S.D., Watertown, who added she had recently been arrested for cannabis.
The 72nd Assembly District is comprised of Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards, Nekoosa, Bancroft, Plainfield, Village of Hancock, Almond, Rome, Biron, Big Flats, Arkdale, Coloma and town of Richford / Town of Dakota area which includes also the rural parts of parts of Wood, Waushara, Adams and Portage Counties.
He is holding a listening session with Senator Patrick Testin at the McMillan Library in Wisconsin Rapids at 2:30 until 3:15 Monday Dec 16th. We sure hope marijuana reform gets more than 45 minutes, but these in district sessions are time for you to show up and talk about marijuana reform directly with your law makers. Both are Republican and neither have publicly supported legalizing recreational marijuana or expressed that Wisconsin should hold a public hearing on the issue.
He is also a member of the 2019 Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety.
Thanks for reading and if you are constituent of the Rep. Krug in the 72nd Assembly District and want to get active, please do not hesitate to contact me or the any Wisconsin NORML chapter directly.
SB 377 / AB 220 is stuck in committee and we are asking for your help:
The 2nd District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in Eastern Wisconsin, and is currently composed of parts of Brown, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties. The district does not contain the entirety of, but is adjacent to the Green Bay metro area.
Robert Cowles is the senator serving the 2nd district. He has served since 1987, and has been re-elected to another four-year terms ever since. Before serving as a senator, he held an office in the State Assembly from 1982 to 1986.
The area of the 2nd Senate District contains three State Assembly Districts:
The 4th (represented by David Steffen)
The 5th (represented by Jim Steineke )
The 6th (represented by Gary Tauchen)
We have a field activist from the 6th Assembly District and he would like to start networking with other voters in the district to continue work on reform locally and with Assembly Rep. Tauchen and Senator Cowles.
The 6th district comprises most of Shawano County along with northwestern Outagamie County and neighboring towns in eastern Waupaca County. (District Map Link)
If you have have been active in this area of the state or want to start becoming more active, please send us an email to NorthernWiNORML@gmail.com and include “Field Activist” in your subject line.
Town Hall Meetings are a excellent time to meet with your elected officials one on one. Always remember to bring something of value to the table also.
I have included the active Federal Legislation and links to them for more information. You may want to also use the “Fact Sheets” available at https://norml.org/marijuana/fact-sheets to accompany your request for the Congressman to support legislation if you desire.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Here is the information I got from Congressman Grothman email:
One of the most important parts of my job is hearing your feedback so I can make your voice heard in Washington, D.C. That is why I’ll be hosting three town hall meetings on January 20, 2020. The times and locations are below.
I hope to see you there!
Monday, January 20, 2020
9:45 am – 10:45 am Algoma Town Hall 15 N. Oakwood Road Oshkosh, WI 54904
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Burnett Town Hall W6273 Park Drive Burnett, WI 53922
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Oakfield Town Hall 130 N. Main Street Oakfield, WI 53065
WHAT: First NORML Women’s Alliance of Wisconsin Meeting WHEN: Monday, October 1, 2012 from 6:30pm until 7:30pm WHERE: Shorewood Village Center, 3920 North Murray Ave, Shorewood, WI
Our first meeting is planned! Please meet us on Monday October 1st at the Shorewood Village Center on Murray Ave just south of Capitol Dr. More details to come.
Organizer and chapter leader, Jackie Burhans had this to say when I asked her why she was involved in the movement:
I helped organize the NORML Women’s Alliance of Wisconsin because I believe there is a real demand for a safe outlet for all types women to take action regarding this controversial, yet very important issue.
It’s difficult for women- including myself- to come forward because of the societal pressures for us regarding marijuana. By educating our state on the truth about cannabis and getting people talking about it, we can help Wisconsin evolve a more sensible approach to marijuana that’s safer for everyone and ensure that our state will not be left behind as our country explores the fiscal, environmental, anti-criminal and health benefits of regulation.
There seem to be so many women out there who are upset about marijuana laws and who want to do something but don’t know how. The NWA is a diverse, supportive community of strong women who can help drive the change we need.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the chapter administrators NORMLWomenWI@gmail.com or attend the meeting on Monday, October 1st, 2012.
A Go Fund Me Account has been set up for the Decriminalize Oshkosh Initiative. To donate and read more, please use the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/420shkosh, Here is there story:
Decriminalize Oshkosh needs your help to make our community a safer place! This Fall volunteers collected over 4000 signatures from Oshkosh residents in an effort to reduce the penalty for first offense simple possession of cannabis (25 grams or less) to $25. The measure did not pass due to some deficiencies in the language. We would like to try again, this time with just as much energy and excitement, more volunteers, and some legal advise. Your donation will help pay legal costs associated with correcting the language, as well as educational outreach and marketing. We are proposing a donation of $4.20 but will accept any donation, no matter how big or small!. Please check out our FB page for more information and Thank you for your support!
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