Saturday, October 13, 2012

Are You Ready for Court?

OFF THE WIRE
--------- science, facts, and civil liberties require long-term dedication . . .
Big


Americans for Safe Access

Dear Big,
Our rescheduling hearing is approaching fast! A week from today ASA’s challenge to the DEA’s denial of the most recent cannabis rescheduling petition will be heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Americans for Safe Access v. Drug Enforcement Administration is the first time in nearly 20 years a federal court will consider whether cannabis has legitimate medical uses. And the word is getting out fast; major publications have been reporting on this historic hearing, including being favorably featured yesterday by both The Guardian and The Wall Street Journal
We welcome you to join us in celebrating this hard-won day in court! ASA’s 10 Year Anniversary & Awards Dinner will be taking place next Tuesday, October 16th, at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. In addition to celebrating this historic day in court, we will be commemorating ASA’s 10-year anniversary and introducing our new board of directors. We will also be presenting several awards to individuals who have dedicated their time and efforts to ensuring safe access to medical cannabis.
Receiving ASA’s Courage awards will be the plaintiffs in ASA vs. DEA: Mary Lynn Mathre, RN; Al Bryne; Bill Britt; Kathy Jordon; Michael Krawitz; and Rick Steeb. ASA’s Spirit Award will be presented to the originator of the two most recent cannabis rescheduling petitions, Jon Gettman, PhD. ASA’s Movement Building Award will go to Dan Rush of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Lastly, the Patient Partnership Award will be accepted by Michael McGuffin on behalf of the American Herbal Products Association. 
You don’t want to miss this chance to be part of a historic occasion! If you are interested in congratulating ASA and the awarded individuals, we are offering a number of sponsorship levels which you can view & purchase here. Advertising in our Dinner Program will put your message in the hands of patients, community organizers, and political leaders. There are 24 hours left to sponsor this event, so please consider sponsoring this event today! 
Even if you can’t make it to Washington, DC, you can still support ASA’s important legal work. ASA’s Legal Support Team is a small group of ASA members who made a special commitment to supporting our legal work by donating $100 per month for eighteen months. Team members join ASA Chief Counsel Joe Elford on conference calls to discuss current cases and receive copies of legal briefs on the day they are filed. If you join the Legal Support Team today, you will receive an invitation to a conference call on Friday, October 12, to talk about the rescheduling lawsuit.
I look forward to seeing you next Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Steph Sherer
Executive Director
p.s. Can's make it to DC next week? Take action and write a letter to the editor of your local paper in support of ASA’s lawsuit. Tell everyone that science and facts should decide public health policy, and this case is a chance to make sure it does. To find your local papers and send a letter, go to AmericansForSafeAccess.org/LTE.

Friend on Facebook
Follow on Twitter
Forward to a friend