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<<First Name>> <<Last Name>> <<Custom1>> <<Custom2>> Getting Support for the Next Fish and Game Commission Meeting I feel hopeful that we will have a healthy turnout at the October 19th and 20th Fish and Game Commission meeting, despite it being in hard-to-get-to Eureka. A number of people have asked me about the date and location.



I put this page together --- http://www.legalizeferrets.org/october-19th-20-fish-game-commission-meeting/



Also a Facebook Event. We are having a dinner meeting (order off the menu) the evening before. Please click https://business.facebook.com/events/561543787388732/



Wherever you are, you can help immensely by writing the Executive Director of the fish and Game Commission:



We know from our last go around that the Fish and Game Commission does keep careful track of letters that come regarding an item on their agenda. Let’s get all the letters we can in support of ferret legalization! Please write to:



Valerie Termini

Executive Director

California Fish and Game Commission

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA 94244-2090



You don’t have to be fancy, and please don’t be too long. Just tell her that you support ferret legalization! 2017 Legalize Ferrets Calendar View and order here Prices start at $12 and go down from there. The Ferret PAC Funds all Sent! That was quick. Our Political Action Committee has made our endorsements and send out contributions to legislative candidates:

Rob Rowen 1st Senate District D $ 300.00 Laura Friedman 43rd Assembly District D $ 500.00 Ari Grayson 37th Senate D $ 250.00 Honor Robson 33rd Senate L $ 200.00 Brian Caples Assembly District 6 D $ 500.00 Nick Bloise Assembly District 8 R $ 250.00 Ken Anton Assembly District 2 L $ - $ 2,000.00 Note: Ken Anton wasn't accepting contributions.



Our criteria was simple. Would a candidate for office even acknowledge our question. I used mostly Twitter but some Facebook and email to reach out.



We aren't going to make a whole lot of changes with $2000 in political contributions. I only expect one of the people above to win. But I'm hoping we can get some attention and credibility for these donations.



I used bank pay. I didn't even pay for checks. So the money hasn't hit the candidates yet. We have received a few responses though:



Thank you very much for your support! I would like to see ferrets legalized in California.



Thank you very very very much.

Sincerely,

Nick Bloise

Candidate for State Assembly District 8 * * *

Thank you so much for your endorsement and support! It is very appreciated and I do promise when I get to Sacramento I will introduce legislation to overturn the ban on ferrets. Frankly there is no reason for the ban of ferrets, gerbils or hedgehogs. None of these bans make sense and should be none of the state’s business.



Robson for Senate 2016



It is really fun to make political endorsements and donations. I could get used to this. But of course, we all know the Fish and Game Commission is going to do the right thing and legalize ferrets, making our Political Action Committee unnecessary. But it is always good to have multiple back up plans in case things don't work out. We're REALLY Close to 2500 Signatures!



Keep it going.