On Tuesday October 6th, 2017 #KitCon Greens Laurel and Bob joined the Guelph Greens to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new Office.
Deputy Leader Bonnie North (Barrie—Innisfil) joins Mike at the opening.Kitchener Conestoga’s Bob Jonkman networks with Greens from around Ontario.Elizabeth May joined the Guelph Greens for the Grand Opening celebration.Elizabeth introduces Mike SchreinerMike says a few words (video coming)
When Greens get together there’s always plenty to talk aboutDiscussing Green IssuesMike Schreiner is great to talk toBob (Kitchener—Conestoga), Pat (Halton), Elizabeth (Saanich—Gulf Islands) Ingrid and Ken (Brantford—Brant)
Mike leads!panorama: getting ready for the group photo [link to official GPO Group Photo]Photographers at WorkGreen Leadership in Ontario Mike Schreiner (Green Party of Ontario Leader) and Elizabeth May (Green Party of Canada Leader)Next time you’re in Guelph, stop by the office at 163 Suffolk and say “hi” Those of us who navigate by landmarks can look for the Mike For Guelph banner hanging above the storefront 🙂
based on the book edited by Michael Chong, Scott Simms, and Kennedy Stewart
Practical Ideas for Reforming Canada’s Democracy
featuring
Michael Chong on Parliamentary Reform
Elizabeth May on Electoral Reform
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph Map
Liberal and NDP representatives from the local riding associations have been invited to reflect on the main presentations
This event is free and accessible (through the back door to the church around the corner from the parking lot). All welcome. Audience participation encouraged. Donations accepted.
Hello WR Green Party members, supporters and friends!
There are a number of events coming up in the (very) near future.
Green Party of CanadaWhat: GPC Policy Meeting When: Friday, 15 September 2017 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Downtown Community Centre, 35 Weber St. W, Kitchener Map
The December SGM in Calgary tasked federal council to strike a committee of members from across the country to devise changes to how we develop policy in the party. Friday, September 15, we’re meeting in Kitchener to discuss the work of this group, and hear from you, the members, on how you feel we should proceed. (My apologies for the extremely short notice on this one! –Bob)
What: Open Streets info table When: Sunday, 17 September 2017 from Noon to 5:00pm Where: Waterloo Public Square Map
We’ve been inspired by the Brantford-Brant Greens to try out a WRGreens button making set up where kids of all ages can create their own buttons. Come on out and give it a try!
Every year the IPM is kicked off by a parade through the IPM grounds, and so the Green Party of Ontario attends and proudly shows its colours! The parade starts at 10:00am, we’re meeting at 9:00am in the parade assembly area. The parade takes about an hour, but there’s lots of other stuff to do!
What: “Beyond Crisis” film When: Thursday, 21 September from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Princess Twin Cinema, 46 King Street North, Waterloo Map Tickets: $15, Eventbrite
“Beyond Crisis” is the sharing of a handcrafted story featuring over fifty voices from across the spectrum of climate engagement, with notable speakers including Dr. James Hansen, Naomi Klein, and many other thought leaders from across southern Ontario, Canada and the U.S. Meet the director Kai Reimer-Watts! (This is not a Green Party event)
Join us for an evening of discussion and networking on the theme of building peace in Kitchener-Waterloo. Program includes a panel discussion, dinner (suggested donation is $10), and a chance to speak with organizers of the various Peace and Social Justice organizations in Waterloo Region. Richard Walsh is on the discussion panel, and WR Greens will have an information table.
The five Waterloo Region provincial Constituents Associations will be having nomination meetings in the next few weeks to select candidates to run in the June 2018 provincial election. Interested in running, or meeting the nominees? Contact your local CA executives, or send a message to executives@wrgreens.ca to get more information.
Finally, we’re planning our (not so) regular WR Greens meeting. Help us choose a date and location at Poll: Fall 2017 Meeting
Remember, you can always see the WR Greens events on our calendar. Hope to see you at these events!
159th Annual Paris Fair159th Annual Paris FairDon’t miss the 159th Annual Paris Fair is on all weekend:
August 31st – September 4th, 2017 at the Paris Fairgrounds.
Bob Jonkman (#KitCon) joined Ken Burns (#BrantGreens) to help out on Friday (and had a great time!).
While you’re there, be sure to stop by the Brant Greens booth in the Curling building. They have an awesome photo booth where you can have your picture taken with your favourite cartoon or movie character. And they’ve got a water cooler so you can refill your water bottles at no charge.
And my personal favourite: kids of all ages are encouraged to drop by and make their own (free) button.
Ingrid and Bob thought Mike needed his own button too!
Mike gave a couple of interviews to the local print media
And we got to meet former Brant Greens candidate Nora Clemons Fueten, pictured here with current candidate Ken Burns and GPO Leader Mike Schreiner
This is a real country fair with all the trimmings.
There are rides for all, big and small.
And its a good place to meet old friends or make new ones.
Members of the Guelph Constituency Association for the Green Party of Ontario elected Mike Schreiner to be the Guelph Green Party Candidate for the next election at the (Green) Party in the park. The rest of us were just there to have fun.
The (Green) Party in the Park was a big success.
We got to meet Adam Olsen, one of the newly minted BC Greens MLA who came out to support Mike Schreiner.
The fabulous Joni NehRita played a solo set to welcome us all to the park at the beginning of the picnic, and the awesome Andrew Craig Trio entertained us after the speeches.
The event was catered by The Schmuck Truck with cold deserts from Bluewater Creamery.
Folks from Barrie, Brantford and Kitchener and more from all over Ontario came to join the Guelph Greens in the party that accompanied Guelph’s candidate selection.
There were lots of things for kids to do but Mother Nature provides the best playground.
Mike’s got a clear vision of a Green future for the province of Ontario. Won’t you join us to help bring it about?
You’ll find these and more photos from the (Green) Party In The Park in the Flickr Album
It won’t rain: Environment Canada is predicting a 70% chance of dryness. It will be cool on Wednesday evening, though, so bring a sweater or light jacket.
If it does rain, we have a Rain Date: Thursday, 31 August 2017, same time, same place (7:00pm, Picnic Shelter at Victoria Park). Keep an eye on this web page for up-to-date updates!
The Waterloo Region Greens are having a Summertime Get Together! Join us for a Potluck Picnic In The Park under the picnic shelter in Kitchener’s Victoria Park.
Bring a dish to share, and bring your own beverage (non-alcoholic; this is a public venue). To accommodate dietary preferences, please label your food if it has nuts, wheat, dairy, eggs, or meat.
Although the listed time is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, you’re very welcome to start earlier and stay later!
What: Waterloo Region Greens Summer Get Together: Potluck Picnic in the Park When: Wednesday, 23 August 2017 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Picnic shelter, Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario Map
And since the rain is no stranger to Kitchener, we’ll have an alternate rain date on Thursday, 31 August 2017. Keep an eye on the WRGreens blog and @WR_Greens for rain postponement announcements.
Whether you’re an official Green Party of Ontario member, a GPO supporter, or even if you’re just a thinker green thoughts, you’re invited to Riverside Park in Guelph for a (Green) Party In The Park.
Anyone is welcome, even if you’re just curious about the Party that convinced the Government of Ontario to bump up the rates (from $3.71 per million litres to $53.71 per million litres) commercial watertakers like Nestlé pay for our municipal water. That’s still too little — it’s still only about a third of what we pay, but it’s a pretty impressive achievement for a party without a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. If Ontario wants better, we’ll need to start actually voting Green.
The official reason for the party is a Guelph Green Party of Ontario nomination meeting which will launch Mike Schreiner‘s bid to become the first Green Party member in Queen’s Park!
Come on out and meet Mike! Join the free fun with an RSVP:
Spread the word in your own neighbourhood!
Print a poster or two and post them on Grocery Store & other Community Bulletin Boards
[If you’ve never used Flickr, here are some handy instructions for downloading]
Open Streets info table
International Plowing Match
Perspectives on Peace: Peace In Our Community
Mike’s got a clear vision of a Green future for the province of Ontario. Won’t you join us to help bring it about?
The Waterloo Region Greens are having a Summertime Get Together! Join us for a Potluck Picnic In The Park under the picnic shelter in Kitchener’s Victoria Park.
