The Compassionate Coalition

Hello again medical marijuana supporters, there's a lot going on right now in the movement, so here's your chance to catch up!

Top Story: Rescheduling Marijuana - Senator Jeffords Seeks Answers for DHS Delays: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3965

Update on Modesto Raids: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3945
Update on Solano ID Card Program: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3942
Court Orders Medicine Returned to Joaquin Brand: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3891
Ed Rosenthal Update: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3960
Cannabinoid May Halt Alzheimer's Progression, Study Says: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3912

For more news and discussion, visit our forum at: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/forum

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Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Meeting on ID Card Program: October 24th
On Tuesday, October 24, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors will be conducting a hearing on the implementation of the medical marijuana ID card program. The Board will be deciding whether or not to implement this important program designed to protect patients from detainment, arrest or seizure of their medicine by state and local law enforcement.

Patients and supporters, please attend this important meeting to show your support!
For more information: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3963

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Court Support for Brian Marcella in Modesto: October 24th
Medical marijuana patient Brian Marcella will appear in court on Tuesday, October 24 at 9:00 AM in the Stanislaus County Courthouse, 1100 H Street, Modesto, CA 95354. For more info or to rsvp contact Brian at: mymeds215@aol.com

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Wonders of Cannabis Festival: October 28th– 29th
Ed Rosenthal & Cannabis Action Network Presents The 2nd Annual Wonders of Cannabis Festival October 28th– 29th 2006 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Golden Gate Park’s County Fair Building at 9th & Lincoln.

The Compassionate Coalition will have a booth at this event, and we need some volunteers to help out! To volunteer please contact Linda or Leona at: (707) 635-3752

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AAMC Meeting: October 28th
The El Dorado County American Alliance for Medical Cannabis meets on the fourth Saturday of each month from 2:15pm until 4:20pm, at the Garden Valley Grange, 4940 Marshall Road, Garden Valley, California. www.ElDoradoCountyAAMC.com

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Sacramento Compassionate Coalition Meeting: November 1st
Please join Sacramento Chapter of The Compassionate Coalition for our next planning meeting and information session! Agenda topics include: Patient meetings, news updates, court support, and other business items. This group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at the River City Patient Center, 1512 C El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA. Note: Any patients who wish to use their medicine at this meeting must be registered and verified in advance by the River City Patient Center. For information please contact Nathan Sands at nathan@CompassionateCoalition.org

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Court Support Dates for Solano County
*Lawtons – November 3rd, @ 10:00 am- Dept 12 Courtroom 101 - 321 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo.
*Rob Taylor – November 13th and 14th @ 10am – *NEW JUDGE* Judge Getty- Readiness/Pre-lim - Dept 8 RM 207 JUSTICE CENTER - 600 Union Ave, Fairfield.

The Solano Patients Group will continue to be outside for these folks to show support. Please join us a half hour early with signs and tshirts. If you have any questions, please call: 707-635-3752

More info: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/node/3920

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Central Valley Patients Coalition Meeting: November 4th at 9:00 AM
Please join central valley patients and supporters to help plan and strategize for the defense of patients rights in Stanislaus County, Merced County, and beyond! Agenda items will include: The recent raid in Modesto, court support, letters to the editor, safe access, and more. The CVPC meets on the first Saturday of each month, at 9:00 AM.

New Location: These meetings will now be held at 1009 Bingham Dr., Modesto, CA, 95350.
Directions: http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1009+Bingham+Dr,+modesto+ca&ie=UTF8&z=15&om=1&iwloc=A

For additional information, contact Chirley Cox, Public Relations Officer for the Central Valley Patients Coalition: shirley@CompassionateCoalition.org

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About The Multiple Sclerosis Patients Union (MSPU)
The Multiple Sclerosis Patients Union(MSPU) is a network of patients, caregivers, health professionals and friends dedicated to supporting persons with multiple sclerosis in their efforts to obtain safe and legal access to therapeutic cannabis. The Compassionate Coalition supports the work of this important organization, and we encourage you to find out more about the MSPU at their NEW WEB SITE: www.mspu.org

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The Compassionate Coalition is an all-volunteer, non-profit, educational organization. We work to defend the rights of medical marijuana patients and care providers, and your support enables our work to continue. Please consider making a donation today: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/donate

Thank you for defending the rights of medical marijuana patients!

Nathan Sands
Communications Director
The Compassionate Coalition
www.CompassionateCoalition.org
nathan@CompassionateCoalition.org

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