MADISON: Wisconsin medical cannabis activists made two more stops on the road to medical freedom in Wisconsin. “A Grass Roots Evening”, at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, on Monday Feb. 22, was well received, filling a 200-seat lecture hall. “A Grass Roots Evening” was sponsored by the campus Students for Democratic Society as well as the creators of the popular Facebook group, “Wisconsin Residents for Assembly Bill 554“, Daryl Heil and Hans Schnelker.
When: Sat, February 27Where: McMillan Memorial Library
(Wisconsin Rapids, WI)
On Saturday February 27th (12:00 – 3:00PM), the McMillan Memorial Library will play host to the T.H.C. Tour or “Talking Hemp and Cannabis Tour” as various state supporters of hemp and cannabis travel to Wisconsin Rapids. The focus of this event is to teach the community about the past, present and future of hemp and cannabis in Wisconsin. Industrial Hemp may soon be grown again in Wisconsin (Assembly Bill 206). Come learn about the versatility of the hemp plant. What if hemp can provide food, clothing, shelter, fuels and energy; could hemp help turn Wisconsin green and help heal our local economy? Come discuss and share knowledge of this misunderstood plant. As the legislation year comes to an end the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act (Assembly Bill 554) is still alive and growing. Since the 1970′s the race has been on to duplicate nature with synthetic marijuana medicines and since the 1980′s marijuana based medicines have been available by doctors and patients state wide. Learn about research available, read the latest studies, understand the research obstruction behind cannabis and current forms of FDA medications available. Find out where our legislation stands on the current Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act, be informed about what the Medical Marijuana Act is set to accomplish and most importantly, find out how you can get involved. If you or your organization would like to be involved or if you would like to volunteer to help, please do not hesitate to contact Jay Selthofner at immlyinthefield@yahoo.com or 920-410-2920.
MADISON: Many people in Wisconsin are aware there is medical marijuana legislation now before the State Legislature. AB554/SB368, the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act (JRMMA) is sponsored by Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Madison) and Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Waunakee).
But just who is Jacki Rickert?
Jacki Rickert is a 58 year old Wisconsin grandmother and medical cannabis patient/ activist and the Founder and Executive Director of Is My Medicine Legal YET? (IMMLY). Jacki discovered that cannabis provided unique relief for symptoms of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) she is afflicted with. EDS is a rare genetic disorder that attacks the body’s connective tissues. Jacki also suffers from another extremely painful condition, Advanced Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
When: Monday, Feb. 22, 2010
(7:00pm to 9:00pm)
Where: University of Wisconsin – Waukesha
(1500 N. University Dr.)
Join us Monday, February 22nd at UW Waukesha for an open discussion on Assembly Bill 554 and what it can do for Wisconsin. The evening is free to attend, but seating is limited to 330 people; be sure to show up early and check out the information tables. Speakers include the authors of AB554, Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-27th District), Representative Mark Pocan (D-78th District), IMMLY Founder Jacki Rickert and Gary Storck of IMMLY and WI NORML, plus a special performance of “Legal Medicine Blues” by singer-songwriter Rick Harris. This is a non-profit event sponsored by Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) of UW Waukesha, but donations will be accepted to help get our commercials on the air. Reserve your spot on the guest list now!
