Texas Regional NORML Conference

Posted on: May 6, 2013

It’s high time Texas grabbed prohibition by the horns!

DFW NORML proudly presents the Texas Regional NORML Conference at the Norris Conference Center (304 Houston St.

Fort Worth, Texas 76102-7404) in downtown Fort Worth from June 7 – 9. This historic event includes over a dozen speakers such as Keith Stroup, founder of NORML, Judge Jim Gray, the 2012 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Nominee, expert cultivation and concentrate tips, medicinal alternatives to smoking, an exclusive screening of the new documentary American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny, patient testimonials, a hemp fashion show, reception and live art show, two after parties, vendors, prizes and more than a few surprises.

The primary goals for the Texas Regional NORML Conference are:

1.) Give Texans an honest, entertaining and interactive cannabis education.

2.) Showcase the strength of the Texas effort to end prohibition.

3.) Call all Texans to action because now is the time to get involved!

Get your 3 Day pass for a $100 donation which includes all days of the conference, the reception, both after parties and a swag bag full of goodies provided by our generous sponsors. Discounted pricing available for students, seniors, veterans, media and NORML chapters.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The deadline for online registration of the Texas Regional NORML Conference is 6/7. Otherwise, you can register in person 6/7 – 6/9 for the same price!

Conference Agenda

This is the current agenda for the Texas Regional NORML Conference. All speakers are confirmed unless otherwise noted. Times are subject to change so check this page for the most up to date version.

Day 1 – Friday June 7, 2013 4:00 pm Live Art and Music Reception at Froggy’s Boat House

4400 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas 76114

$5 Cover or Free with 3 Day Pass. 18+ Welcome.

Day 2 – Saturday June 8, 2013 8:30am Complimentary Coffee Service 9:00 am Introductions by Shaun McAlister, Executive Director of DFW NORML 9:15 am The Dawn of Legalization: Erik Altieri, Communications Director for National NORML

9:30 am Keith Stroup, Legal Counsel and Founder of NORML 10:00 am Debating Effectively for Marijuana Reform: Russ Belville, Executive Director of 420Radio.org 10:15 am When Drugs Are Legalized: Terry Nelson, Executive Board Member at Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), former Border Patrol agent and Homeland Security Supervisor 10:30 am Moms & Students Working to End the War on Drugs: Margarita McAuliffe, Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Texas Moms United 10:45 am Why Libertarian?: Allen Patterson, Chairman of the Tarrant County Libertarian Party 11:00 am Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It:

Judge Jim Gray – 2012 Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate and Retired Superior Court Judge 11:30 am Meet and Greet with Judge Jim Gray, Keith Stroup and Russ Belville 11:45 am Break for Lunch 12:30 pm Film Screening: American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny 2:00 pm Mike Hyde, father of Cash Hyde and Founder of the Cash Hyde Foundation 2:30 pm The War on Drugs and the For-Profit Prison System: Adrian Murray, Founding member of the 912 Project Fort Worth 2:45 pm Drug Policy Reform in Texas: Joy Strickland, Founder of Mothers Against Teen Violence 3:00 pm Using Drugs Religiously: Dr. Russell Elleven, Unitarian Minister 3:30 pm Caught in the Middle – Keeping Your Children Safe From Prohibition: Leslie Burgoyne, Family Law Attorney and member of the NORML Legal Counsel 3:45 pm Workshop: Cultivating Quality Medicine

Forest Scott and Nicole Pisut of Tinctura Coltivare 4:20 pm Closing 5:00 pm After Party #1 at Red Goose Saloon

306 Houston Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

$5 Cover or Free with 3 Day Pass. 18+ Welcome.

Day 3 – Sunday June 9, 2013 8:30am Complimentary Coffee Service 9:00 am Keeping Up the Momentum: Erik Altieri, Communications Director for National NORML 9:15 am Getting the Sick and Dying off the Battlefield of the War on Drugs: Stephen Betzen, Founder of the Texas Coalition for Compassionate Care

9:30 am Workshop: Medicinal Alternatives to Smoking Marijuana

Toni Ann Haskett-Mills, Patient Advocate for Medical Cannabis Patients with 28 yrs experience in Direct Patient Care 10:00 am War on Drugs in Texas: Larry Talley, Strategist for DFW NORML, speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and retired US Navy 10:15 am THC Activism: Clif Deuvall, Co-chair of Texas at US Marijuana Party of Texas, Chairman at Texas Cannabis Party and Founder Norml of Waco Inc. at NORML 10:30 am Driving While Intoxicated Under the Influence of Marijuana: Jamie Balagia, Public Information Officer and Attorney at San Antonio NORML 10:45 am The Box Canyon of Medical Marijuana: Russ Belville, Executive Director of 420Radio.org 11:00 am Hemp Fashion Show featuring clothing from Mary Jane Smokewear, Homegrown Outfitters, Doobi.us, OdelA Threadz, DFW NORML and Minawear Hemp Loungewear 11:45 am Break for Lunch 1:30 pm Workshop: Creating Concentrates

Forest Scott and Nicole Pisut of Tinctura Coltivare 2:00 pm Derek Cross, Author of Hemp Healthy Today 2:15 pm Workshop: Cooking with Hemp

Derek Cross, Author of Hemp Healthy Today 2:30 pm Rob Kampia, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project 3:00 pm CBD’s – The Anti-THC / Possible Best Hope For MMJ Patients Failed By Traditional Medicine: Stuart Guss, National MMJ Event Judge, State Coordinator/Cannabis Career Institute, Founder/MMJ MUSE Project (CBD Research), lifelong MMJ activist, medical professional and OG Grower 3:15 pm Secret Unannounced Speaker #2 3:30 pm How Forming Unusual Allies Breaks Stereotypes: Cheyanne Weldon, Executive Director of Texas NORML 3:45 pm Tristan Tucker, Executive Director of UNT NORML 4:00 pm Shaun McAlister, Executive Director of DFW NORML 4:20 pm Closing 5:00 pm After Party #2 at the Whiskey Girl Saloon

2413 Ellis Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76164

$5 Cover or Free with 3 Day Pass. 18+ Welcome.





























– Shaun McAlister, Executive Director of DFW NORML

– Joy Strickland – Founder of Mothers Against Teen Violence

– Leslie Burgoyne, DFW NORML Family Law Attorney

– Allen Patterson – Chairman of the Tarrant County Libertarian Party

– Toni Ann Hanskett-Mills – Patient Advocate for Medical Cannabis Patients with 28 yrs experience in Direct Patient Care

– Stephen Betzen – Founder of the Texas Coalition for Compassionate Care

– Adrian Murray – Founding member of the 912 Project Fort Worth and President and CEO of Painless Performance Products

Conference Ticket Pricing – Tickets On Sale Now – Click Here

3-Day Pass – $100

Includes: Three Day Registration, Reception, After Party, Swag Bag

Students & Seniors, 3 Day Pass – $50 – For Full Time Undergraduate Students, Veterans and Seniors over 65

Includes: Three Day Registration, Reception, After Party, Swag Bag

2 Day Pass – $60

1 Day Pass – $40

Media passes are available. Email your request to thedfwnorml@gmail.com.

Discounted pricing available for NORML chapters sending 3 or more members. DFW NORML members should select the “NORML Chapter Pricing” option.

NORML CHAPTER – 3 Day Pass – $75 per person

NORML CHAPTER – 2 Day Pass – $50 per person

NORML CHAPTER – 1 Day Pass – $25 per person

Sponsors Pricing – $250

Includes: Table during all days of the conference, banners hanging during after-parties and links/mention on the website event page and Facebook event page.

HOSTED BY DFW NORML AND SPONSORED BY:

– Texas NORML

– UNT NORML

– Waco NORML

– San Antonio NORML

– Houston NORML

– UTA NORML

– Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)

– Cash Hyde Foundation

– Tarrant County Libertarian Party

– Texas Coalition for Compassionate Care

– Mothers Against Teen Violence

– Tinctura

– Habit’s Smoke Shop

– Hempy’s Emporium

– Filters Smoke Shop

– Minawear Hemp Clothing

– Cash Hyde Foundation

– Cannabis Energy Drink

– Smoke Room Photography

– Mary Jane Smokewear

– Odela Threadz

– Modified Models

– 420Radio.org

– Skunk Magazine

– Hail Mary Jane

– The 420 Times

– Deep Ellum On Air

– Pottles

– Hemp Healthy Today

– Magical Butter

– Big Bubble Hemp Oil Soap

– Wrap TX

– The American Open Currency Standard

– Homegrown Outfitters

– iamshaun.com

– Hostile Pipes

– Froggy’s Boat House

– Red Goose Saloon

– Whiskey Girl Saloon

– Meaty Cut BBQ & Catering, LLC

– Matthew Warlick @ SoulCore.net

– PffaffenShop Illustration & Design

– Pitch-N-Puff

– Cannapete Ventures

– McCort Entertainment

– Fish Bowl Radio Network

– Mr. Keifbox Woodworking

– Doobi.us

Looking to sponsor or support the Texas Regional NORML Conference? Email Pete@dfwnorml.org!