The NORML Stash Blog » Inland Northwest NORML http://stash.norml.org The Growing Truth About Cannabis Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:15:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New NORML Chapters in Washington, Virginia, and Connecticut http://stash.norml.org/new-norml-chapters-in-washington-virginia-and-connecticut http://stash.norml.org/new-norml-chapters-in-washington-virginia-and-connecticut#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:20:46 +0000 "Radical" Russ Belville http://stash.norml.org/?p=15466 Inland Northwest NORML", has been promoted to our newest statewide chapter, Washington NORML. The new Washington NORML groups are working together with Sensible Washington to collect signatures for I-1068, the legalization initiative filed by NORML Legal Committee attorney Douglas Hiatt.]]>

I’m excited to announce the formation of three new NORML chapters and six subchapters.

Our chapter in Spokane, Washington, formerly known as “Inland Northwest NORML“, has been promoted to our newest statewide chapter, Washington NORML. Kevin Oliver is the Executive Director and has stated it is his goal to form a Washington NORML subchapter in every county by the end of the quarter. They have already instituted subchapters in Asotin County (Clarkston), Stevens County (Collville), Whitman County (Walla Walla), Thurston County (Olympia), King County (Seattle), and Spokane County. The new Washington NORML groups are working together with Sensible Washington to collect signatures for I-1068, the legalization initiative filed by NORML Legal Committee attorney Douglas Hiatt.

Our statewide chapter in Virginia, Viriginia NORML, has gotten its official recognition from the Commonwealth and is seeking responsible volunteers to help form subchapters throughout the state. Dee Duffy and Sabrina Fendrick bring more strong female leadership to the NORML family and I’m looking forward to their East Coast activism.

We’re also accepting applications from college students interested in forming an official university chapter of NORML on campus. Students at Central Connecticut State University, led by Ross Martowski, have become the latest NORML college chapter to promote the growing truth about cannabis. College chapters table in the student unions educating their student body, provide film screenings and guest speakers, and fight to reduce university penalties for students who choose cannabis instead of alcohol.

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]]> http://stash.norml.org/stash-for-thu-jul-30-2009/feed 0 ALERT: Protest at 10am PT at Spokane Veterans Home, HIV/AIDS medical marijuana patient being kicked out http://stash.norml.org/alert-protest-at-10am-pt-at-spokane-veterans-home-hivaids-medical-marijuana-patient-being-kicked-out http://stash.norml.org/alert-protest-at-10am-pt-at-spokane-veterans-home-hivaids-medical-marijuana-patient-being-kicked-out#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:09:23 +0000 "Radical" Russ Belville http://stash.norml.org/?p=10568

Demonstrators and Protestors Needed Today @ 10:00am.

Medical Marijuana patient with AIDS is being kicked out of Spokane Veterans Home because he needs Medical Marijuana

Spokane, WA – Media Release: 07-20-09

http://www.dva.wa.gov/washington_state_veterans_homes.html
“The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs manages three facilities throughout the state, where veterans are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, in distinctive settings that all provide a sense of belonging unique to veterans.”

Don Varney an HIV AIDS patient is being kicked out of Spokane Veterans Home 2 weeks ahead of schedule of his physical therapy from a total hip replacement due to the fact that he has a legal Medical Marijuana recommendation in the state of Washington.

Doctors on the coast that did the surgery were insisting that Don go to the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane because of the 2 large security dogs he had in his home, in fear that the dogs might jump on him and damage the surgery that was done for a total left hip replacement.

Had the Spokane Veterans Home known ahead of time that he had a legal Medical Marijuana Recommendation they would never have allowed him to be admitted to the Spokane Veterans Home… This statement was made by the director of Spokane Veterans Home to Don Varney and John Gervais Sr., a good friend of Don’s and fellow patient, while in a meeting to figure out how Don Varney could administer his medications while he being admitted to the Spokane Veterans Home.

On top of all this the director forced Don Varney to go off the property into the general public to medicate against state law to keep his Medical Marijuana private, even though he had previously allowed Don to have Medical Marijuana on his person while in the Spokane Veterans Home. Don was forced into the general public to administer his state recognized Medical Marijuana off of VA property. “Go out to the sidewalk. Do your medication there and then return with your medication and pipe in your pocket.” These were the director’s words.

Don Varney’s weight loss is proof of the effects of not taking or being able to take his Medical Marijuana. Don has lost 4 pounds in the week since he has been denied his legal right to use his Medical Marijuana which helps him be able to have an appetite to eat. Medical Marijuana has shown to promote weight gain and prolong the life of HIV and AIDS patients.

The outcome we want is very simple. We want the VA and all private and public hospitals to recognize the patient’s right to exercise their right to use their legal Medical Marijuana within the guidelines of the Washington State RCW69.51a.

Protesters are congregating in front of the Spokane Veterans Home on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 10am. A portion of the state VFW and many Veterans have been contacted for support of this issue. Verification can be run through John Gervais Sr. at 509-981-2388. For additional information please contact Melissa Leggee, Owner of CBR Medical, Inc at 509-570-2886.

Sincerely,

Melissa Leggee
President

Kevin Oliver, Executive Director
Inland Northwest NORML
www.innorml.org
kevin@innorml.org
1-866-706-2013

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead

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Chapter of the Week – Inland Northwest NORML

  • CHAPTER NAME: Inland Northwest NORML
  • CHAPTER MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1691, Spokane, WA  99210
  • CHAPTER WEBSITE: www.innorml.org
  • CHAPTER EMAIL: kevin@innorml.org
  • CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kevin Oliver
  • CHAPTER MEETING DATES: See website for details
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