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

[John Jackson]

No rush Theo. I need to hear from others first and probably won¹t be able to
follow-up until tomorrow anyway.

John



On 15-01-27 11:04 AM, "Theo Negoita" <ante712-gren at yahoo.ca> wrote:

> Hi John,
> 
> I agree with the process but I will be able to give you the complete lists of
> GREN members for 2014 and 2015 only this afternoon when I get home.  I may not
> have all email addresses as the all at gren.ca mailing list may contain only the
> address without a corresponding name but I'll try to do my best.
> 
> Theo
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>    From: John Jackson <jjackson at web.ca>
>  To: Susan Koswan <susankoswan at execulink.com>; GREN Executive
> <executive at gren.ca>
>  Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:48 AM
>  Subject: Re: [GREN-Exec] [All] Michael Harris and Party of One
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> Re: [GREN-Exec] [All] Michael Harris and Party of One
> Being as we have a clear yes-no difference in the view on what we should do
> here, and since the proposed event is seen as possibly having both positive
> and negative impacts on GREN, I am wondering if we should put this out for
> comment and a vote from paid GREN members ­ only GREN members, not GREN.all.
> If you agree, I would include both the GREN members who paid last year and
> those who paid up last week.
> 
> What do the rest of you think for the process going forward?
> 
> John
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> On 15-01-26 10:21 PM, "Susan Koswan" <susankoswan at execulink.com> wrote:
> 
>>  I value your input Kevin, and certainly respect your ability to ³play well
>> with others², but Harper has to go. The destruction he has wreaked on this
>> country is beyond the pale. I can¹t 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 ³political activity². Harper¹s 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 don¹t
>> see being a co-sponsor for this as a conflict with our goals and values.
>> Anyone else want to weigh in on this?
>>  
>> I¹m fine if GREN doesn¹t want to be a sponsor, but I thought I¹d give us
>> first dibs...and I am bringing Michael Harris to town, regardless of GREN¹s
>> involvement. 8-)
>>  
>> Susan K 
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>> 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,
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>> I think your e-mail went to the entire GREN list and not just the Exec.
>> 
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>> 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.
>> 
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>> 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.
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>> Anyways - just my quick thoughts.
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>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Kevin.
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>> On Jan 26, 2015, at 4:44 PM, Susan Koswan <susankoswan at execulink.com> wrote:
>> 
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>> 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. We¹d 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. I¹m willing to donate to the cause and would GREN be
>> willing to contribute some dollars?
>>  
>> We could even arrange a small ³Dinner with Michael Harris² and charge for
>> that, to offset some expenses. I want to bring in Wordsworth to look after
>> book sales. 
>>  
>> No dates set yet ­ we¹re waiting to hear back from him re availability.
>>  
>> Susan K 
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