 | Press Releases: NORML 2005 Conference: November 25-27, Mt Hutt, South Island |
 To be held in the foothills of Mt Hutt near the picturesque Rakaia Gorge, an hours drive west of Christchurch, 25 – 27 November.
THEME: “Respect the Majority”
AIM: To develop and confirm a strategy for reform under the newly elected Parliament. Generate plan(s) of action
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? All those with the energy and will to hit cannabis prohibition on the head! Activists, lobbyists, researchers campaigners or those who want to learn about campaigning.
PROGRAM: indicative only - bookmark this page to see the full programme as it is developed.
Friday night: learning from other campaigns
Saturday: reports from regions on activities over the past year; discussing NORML’s Strategic Plan for 2006-2008; guest speakers; Panel discussion to begin strategy development (input from members of National, Labour, Greens, ALCP, Libertarainz is expected); NORML AGM (elect officers, approve accounts etc)
Sunday: workshops: Dealing with the media, other campaigns case-studies (MMP, Anti-Apartheid, Gay-Law reform)
COST: your options are:
$30 for whole weekend (Fri evening until Sunday afternoon) – includes all food - a bargain!
or $20 for Saturday food only (Fri night to Sat evening)
or $15 for Sunday only
Please note the groundrule: No speaking or eating rights unless the fee has been paid!
MEALS: Vegans, vegetarians & omnivores catered for but please tell us your needs (see contact info over page). We have a very competent catering manager. Some kitchen help will be needed however (would you like to volunteer?).
ACCOMMODATION: Lyall Holmes Lodge, Mt Hutt.
BRING: Sleeping Bag & Pillow. Musical instruments & entertainment. A great attitude!
TRANSPORT: If you can get to Christchurch, we’ll get you to Mt Hutt. We can help coordinate car-pooling from other centres.
Please tell us if you plan to attend the conference (for catering purposes). You can:
Email: secretary@norml.org.nz
or write to: “NORML Conference”, PO Box 3307, Auckland 1015
or fax 09 303-1309 (head it up “Conference”)
Tell us:
* Day’s attending (Fri night to Sunday afternoon)
* your dietary preference - vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, & also mention food allergies.
* If you need a lift ChCh-Mt Hutt return & any other transport concerns
* Any specific skills, knowledge, training, experience that could benefit a conference workshop
* Contact info: Address, phone, cellphone, email
CAN’T ATTEND? Please pass this on to anyone you know who is opposed to prohibition and may be interested in attending
Brandon Hutchison & Paula Lambert
(Organisers - Christchurch NORML)
ph 03-3891955
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