Meeting 3/2

News:

o Visit calssdp.blogspot.com and our Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28311885848&ref=ts

ž It has a calendar with all our upcoming events

ž We also post all meeting notes there

ž We will also be adding content with frequency in the coming weeks

o We’re interested in starting an SSDP Decal next semester

ž Email krystalreardon@gmail.com if you’re interested in facilitating

o Bring T-shirt designs next week for our SSDP Chapter shirt

o We always need more tablers

ž Email krystalreardon@gmail.com

o We’re starting to check out the reading materials we have at our table, come to a meeting to check something out

o Join the Good Samaritan Policy Committee

ž We’re looking for members to start a committee to develop strategies for instituting a Good Samaritan Policy in Berkeley

ž This issue affects every student at some point…just think about a time you remembered someone hesitating to seek help for a medical problem resulting from drug use…

ž Email kat.murti@gmail.com or krystalreardon@gmail.com

Upcoming Events:

o SSDP National Conference in San Francisco, March 12-14

ž Registration is only $60 now; it’s going up to $100 soon!!!

ž Fill out the scholarship, which will mean more rooms for us; we only have 2 now for about 20 people…

o We’re going to have a social event in which we go to see Alice and Wonderland in 3D-Imax, check the Facebook group to add your input on a good night for this

ž Buy your own ticket

o Students for Liberty (a student group we’re working with on other events) is holding an event tomorrow 3/3 at 8 pm in 220 Wheeler featuring Starchild

o This Fri. 3/5: there is a harm-reduction workshop in Oakland from 9 am- 4pm

ž The Facebook group has details

o Next Tues. 3/9: we’re having a speaking event featuring Bruce and Allison Margolin

ž Bruce is the founder and director of LA NORML

o Tues. 3/16: we’re having an event featuring Jack Cole, a former cop who says that we should legalize all drugs

o Thurs. 4/1: we will be participating in SAFER’s day of action, more will be forthcoming

o Tues. 4/13: we will be visited by PODS, another Berkeley needle exchange groups

o Tues. 4/20: Students for Liberty has reserved the Mario Savio Steps from 12-1

ž They’re looking for students to speak for a short intervals, more info will be forthcoming

o We will be having a workshop with the Midnight Special Law Collective, date is forthcoming; most likely will be on a weekend

ž They train people on retaining their rights in police encounters

o Invite people to our events through Facebook!!

ž This is a great way to expand our member group