Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Medical Marijuana Meeting in Birmingham

We are having it catered by Jim & Nicks B-B-Q and are hoping to have around 30 people turn out.
Please come if you can.

What:
Compassionate Care in Alabama: A Public Discussion
Host: Ralph Hendrix


When:
Thursday, May 18 6:00 p.m.

Where:
401 Beacon Parkway West
TASC UAB
Birmingham, AL


Who:
Alabama Compassionate Care Campaign
Drug Policy Alliance
Kenny Glasgow: New Bottom Line Campaign & TOPS


Goals of event:

* To educate B’Ham area residents about the current Compassionate Care campaign in AL and to enlist their support.

Agenda:

* Welcome people to the event;
* Brief overview of the medical marijuana issue in the U.S.
* Overview and background of the Compassionate Care campaign in Alabama
o Explanation of bill and Rep. Hall’s interest and focus on this
o What’s gone on in the legislature over the last two years
o What to expect next year
* Question and Answer period
* Next Steps for those who want to get involved
* Close






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