While Parliament sits idle, the Greens are gearing up for a busy year in St. Paul’s. With regular canvassing, conferences and community events, 2010 has already gotten off to a great start for Debborah Donnelly and the St. Paul’s team. We are eager to continue the momentum with an Annual General Meeting on Sunday March 7th at 5pm at 449 Walmer Rd (see details below). The AGM is a great opportunity to meet our federal candidate Debborah Donnelly in an interactive town-hall format, and we are also pleased to welcome our distinguished guests, Antony Marcil of the Forest Stewardship Council of Canada and Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner. Appetizers and organic refreshments will be served.

Antony Marcil President, Forest Stewardship Council of Canada After 22 years in industry, Antony Marcil joined the environmental non-profit world in 1985. In 1989, he coined the phrase, Every Day is Earth Day and in 1997, he was named one of the Top 100 Figures in Environment, Sustainable Development and Social Issues by the Geneva-based Earth Times. Today, he heads the Forest Stewardship Council of Canada.

Debborah Donnelly Federal Candidate, St. Paul’s Having served over a decade as a Naval Officer, Debborah Donnelly blazed a new path for women in Canada’s Armed Forces and progressed our nation’s role internationally. An accomplished Egyptian Archaeologist and Emergency Manager in the public service, Debborah brings her years of leadership experience to the Green Party as the candidate for St. Paul’s.

Mike Schreiner Leader, Green Party of Ontario A leading advocate for independent businesses and sustainable communities, Mike Schreiner is well known for his leadership in co-founding the award-winning Local Food Plus organization and brings a proven track record in business and leadership roles to the GPO leadership.

Please RSVP by February 27th by email at stpaulsgreens@greenparty.ca. The event will be held from 5 to 7 PM at 449 Walmer Rd, a short walk from St. Clair West station:

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The following positions on the St. Paul’s Federal Green Party executive are open to nomination and will be chosen at the AGM:

• CEO
• Financial Officer
• Communications Chair
• Membership Chair
• Fundraising Chair
• Organizing Chair
• Member-at-Large

All Green Party of Canada members in good standing who live in St. Paul’s can vote. A membership registration table will be available for renewing lapsed memberships.