THE 2017 ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION of the Green Party of Hawai`i (GPH) will be held on Hawai`i Island, Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at the Kona Elks Lodge

The business meeting begins promptly at 2:00 PM and we will adjourn the meeting at 4:00 PM. People wishing to stay longer and discuss all things GPH can stay and use the lanai after the meeting.We will have a potluck before the meeting, so please bring a dish to share. We hope to see you there! Call Bob Jacobson at 808-966- 8831 if you have questions.

We will elect GPH officers and Green Party of the United States (GPUS) delegates: 2 State Co-Chairs, Recorder, Treasurer and Membership Chair plus two delegates and two alternates to the GPUS National Committee (NC).

Nominations are now open for all of these positions. Please send nominations you may have to: jacobs@hawaiianisp.com, by phone (808-9668831) or by snail mail (GPH PO Box 4065, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720) by April 28th so we have time to print, mail and receive ballots within the short time before the GPH State Convention. The GPUS Annual National Meeting Committee (ANM) is July 13-16, 2017.

Ballots will be mailed to all GPH members after nominations have closed on April 28 th . After receiving your ballot, you may mail in your ballot or you may vote at the GPH Convention on June 10th. As stated, the ballots will be mailed to GPH members after nominations have been received for GPH officers and GPUS positions and ballots printed and mailed. Please update your GPH membership contact information and send in your GPH dues of $20/year using the SASE even if you have no nominations.

There is no charge to attend the GPH Convention, however donations are always needed to fund the event and pay for mailings. Dishes welcome for a potluck. We hope to see you there.

LOCATION

Kona Elks Lodge 2616

74-5596 Pawai Pl

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

SCHEDULE

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Arrival and Introductions, Green Party meet and greet

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pot luck luncheon outdoors under cover on the lanai

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Annual Meeting and Discussion inside the facility

SUMMARY

The business meeting begins promptly at 2PM and we will adjourn the meeting at 4 PM. People wishing to stay longer and discuss all things GPH can stay and use the lanai after the meeting.We will have a potluck before the meeting, so please bring a dish to share. We hope to see you there! Call Bob Jacobson at 808-966- 8831 if you have questions.

We will elect GPH officers and Green Party of the United States (GPUS) delegates: 2 State Co-Chairs, Recorder, Treasurer and Membership Chair plus two delegates and two alternates to the GPUS National Committee (NC). Nominations are now open for all of these positions. Please send nominations you may have to: jacobs@hawaiianisp.com, by phone (808-9668831) or by snail mail (GPH PO Box 4065, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720) by April 28th so we have time to print, mail and receive ballots within the short time before the GPH State Convention. The GPUS Annual National Meeting Committee (ANM) is July 13-16, 2017.

Ballots will be mailed to all GPH members after nominations have closed on April 28 th . After receiving your ballot, you may mail in your ballot or you may vote at the GPH Convention on June 10th. As stated, the ballots will be mailed to GPH members after nominations have been received for GPH officers and GPUS positions and ballots printed and mailed. Please update your GPH membership contact information and send in your GPH dues of $20/year using the SASE even if you have no nominations.

There is no charge to attend the GPH Convention, however donations are always needed to fund the event and pay for mailings. Dishes welcome for a potluck. We hope to see you there.

Mahalo from the current GPH officers!

Male GPH Co-Chair Mark Van Doren,

Female GPH Co-Chair Julie Jacobson,

GPH Recorder Bob Jacobson,

GPH Treasurer Jeff Turner,

GPH Membership Chair Jim Brewer,

Delegates to National Committee of GPUS Elisabeth Green, Nick Nikhilananda,

Alternate Delegates to Nat. Com. of GPUS, Jeff Turner and Mark VanDoren

Island Representatives Andrew Denny, Bill Quam, Nick Nikhilananda, Stacey Porteus, Sylvia Litchfield, Elizabeth Green on coordinating committee

Please remember that GPH members may not be members of any other political party. If you wish to vote at the GPH Convention, either in person or by mailed ballot, you must be a member in good standing of the Green Party of Hawai`i.