[GREN-Exec] [All] Michael Harris and Party of One

[Susan Koswan]

I value your input Kevin, and certainly respect your ability to "play well
with others", but Harper has to go. The destruction he has wreaked on this
country is beyond the pale. I can't think when I have been more incensed by
a politician. 

 

There are differences between GREN and the KWFN. We are not a registered
charity, so we cannot be threatened by financial audits...to the best of my
understanding. We have no restrictions on the amount of time and resources
we devote to "political activity". Harper's bullying tactics are just one
more reason I loathe him. We must stand up to this kind of abuse, and point
it out for what it is. 

 

There are huge negative environmental impacts because of Harper. GREN,
although wisely choosing not to endorse any candidates, is political. I
don't see being a co-sponsor for this as a conflict with our goals and
values. Anyone else want to weigh in on this? 

 

I'm fine if GREN doesn't want to be a sponsor, but I thought I'd give us
first dibs...and I am bringing Michael Harris to town, regardless of GREN's
involvement. 8-)

 

Susan K 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Kevin Thomason [mailto:kevinthomason at mac.com] 
Sent: January-26-15 7:43 PM
To: Susan Koswan
Cc: Executive GREN
Subject: Re: [All] Michael Harris and Party of One

 

Hi Susan,

 

I think your e-mail went to the entire GREN list and not just the Exec.

 

I really like the idea of us hosting speakers and working with other groups
on joint initiatives.  My only concern is that it might be better if it has
an environmental focus rather than a political focus.  I'm not too sure that
we should side with or against any particular political party as we will
need to work with them all at some point or another.  

 

I also wouldn't want GREN to fall into the current governments crosshairs
like the KW Field Naturalists did earlier this year and become the subject
of intense Revenue Canada auditing.

 

Anyways - just my quick thoughts.

 

Cheers,

Kevin.

 

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On Jan 26, 2015, at 4:44 PM, Susan Koswan <susankoswan at execulink.com> wrote:





Hi GREN Exec,

 

Would GREN be interested in co-sponsoring bringing Michael Harris to town
with Fair Vote Canada (and possibly a few other groups)? 

 

Anita Nickerson from FVC and I have both been corresponding with him to work
out something. We'd have to cover his travel expenses to bring him from
Halifax - flights to Toronto would be about $600 and Anita said they could
cover half of that. I'm willing to donate to the cause and would GREN be
willing to contribute some dollars? 

 

We could even arrange a small "Dinner with Michael Harris" and charge for
that, to offset some expenses. I want to bring in Wordsworth to look after
book sales. 

 

No dates set yet - we're waiting to hear back from him re availability. 

 

Susan K 

 

 

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