V.I.U. Hempology (Nanaimo) 1st Cannabis Convention

seaofgreen · 03-24-2010, 02:19 PM

seaofgreen · 03-24-2010, 02:20 PM

Marijuana fans will unite at VIU this weekend

Marijuana fans will unite at VIU this weekend

Education, not a 'pot-smoking festival,' is focus of inuagural event, say organizers

Danielle Bell, Daily News
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Nanaimo will host its first Cannabis Convention at Vancouver Island University on Sunday but organizers say it is not a marijuana-smoking festival.

The convention is an educational and networking event with a heavy focus on medical marijuana issues, say organizers, who stress that people will be discouraged from smoking pot on campus.

VIU communications were not immediately available for comment on Tuesday but a spokeswoman said in an e-mail that the convention is a student-led and organized event. Police, who are also aware of the event and are working with VIU security, said they will attend if complaints occur.

The president of the VIU hempology 101 club, who did not want his name used for fear his children would suffer because of his activism, said the non-smoking event aims to help educate people, especially those who may be debating pot use for medical reasons. The campus club launched in September and has around 70 members.

"I don't want people to think it's a stoner event," said the club president, who is also a medical marijuana user.

"I hope people get some kind of awareness and change their minds. It's an incredible medical, incredible industrial product."

Similar events draw more than 100 people in Victoria, which celebrated its 11th annual cannabis convention.

Ted Smith, who teaches a Hempology 101 course and is the founder of the Cannabis Buyer's Club of Victoria, which provides pot to sick people, helped organize the Nanaimo convention and said it is part of a move to expand to other universities. The University of Victoria hemp club, the largest on its campus, holds weekly smoking sessions, said Smith.

"We're not a bunch of roving maniacs," said Smith on Tuesday.

"On one hand, the general public can come and learn what's happening. For an activist like myself, it's sort of like a magnet for people working in this field."

The list of planned speakers in Nanaimo include medical cannabis patients advocate Michelle Rainey; author Chris Bennet, who has penned connections between the use of cannabis and the Bible, Victoria policeman David Bratzer, who is also a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, and Smith.

Organizers say everyone with an open mind is welcome but the convention may be especially useful to medical marijuana users, politicians, doctors and people who work in law enforcement.

The cannabis convention at VIU is scheduled on Sunday, from noon until 4 p.m. in building 200, room 203. It is free and the public is welcome.

seaofgreen · 03-28-2010, 12:06 AM

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1st Cannabis Convention at Vancouver Island University

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March 26, 2010 (Victoria, B.C.): The VIU Hempology 101 Club and the International Hempology 101 Society will be hosting their 1st Annual Cannabis Convention Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. A large crowd is expected to gather for this no-smoking event that will feature prominent cannabis experts. The event will be held at the Vancouver Island University from 12:00 to 4:00pm in building 200, room 203. Admission is free. The event will also be available for live streaming through International Hempology 101 Society

Prominent speakers include David Bratzer(Police Officer), Chris Bennett(Author), Michelle Rainey(advocate, writer and MMAR patient), Ted Smith(founder, Cannabis Buyers' Clubs of Canada), Dr. Paul Hornby(Hedron Analytical), and Mik Mann(activist).

The International Hempology 101 Society has been advocating for sensible cannabis regulations through education and community events for the last 14 years. The VIU Hempology 101 Club is a new student club, though the UVSS Hempology 101 Club is now the largest student club at the University of Victoria.

Constable David Bratzer is an active officer with the Victoria Police Department and speaks personally as a member of the international organization Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. He also serves on the advisory board for Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy. David stress that he speaks as a private citizen and may not represent the views his employer. “I don't support drug abuse or breaking the law, but I do believe that gradually legalizing and regulating drugs would minimize the crime, addiction, disease and death generated by drug prohibition.” LEAP - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - Cops Say Legalize Drugs

Ted Smith founded Canada's first medical cannabis dispensary in Victoria, BC in 1996. The CBC of C now has groups on both coasts, helping around 3,100 people with permanent, physical disabilities and diseases gain access to safe and reliable medicine. Ted is also the president of the International Hempology 101 Society which teaches a free, weekly, non-credit lecture series at the University of Victoria. The Cannabis Buyers' Clubs of Canada

Dr. Paul Hornby (Hedron Analytical) has been working in the field of herbal medicine for over 30 years. He holds a M.Sci. in Biochemistry(UBC) and Doctorate in Human Pathology(UBC). For several years now, Dr. Hornby has been concentrating his research on the medicinal value of various chemical agents found the in the cannabis plant. He “brings high tech machinery to ancient medicine.” Hedron Analytical Inc.

Michelle Rainey is writer and editor for Treating Yourself Magazine. She was arrested with Marc Emery while working for Cannabis Culture. She has been suffering with Crone's Disease for several years and has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Michelle is also one of the almost 5,000 federal marijuana medical access (MMAR) exemptees and a youTube starlet. Welcome to MichelleRainey.com - Medical Cannabis Patients Advocate

Mik Mann is a local cannabis advocate and previous candidate for the Marijuana Party. He was one of the first Canadians to access the MMAR.

Chris Bennett is an author and cannabis historian. He has written 3 books; Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995), Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001) and the forthcoming Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010), as well as publishing numerous pieces in magazines including Cannabis Culture and High Times. Bennett's focus of research has been the role of cannabis in various world religions. Forbidden Fruit Publishing

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seaofgreen YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	V.I.U. Hempology (Nanaimo) WEBCAST...NOON SUNDAY Peace The First Nanaimo cannabis Convention WEBCAST: User Live Stream Profile - Stickam, Live Streaming Video, Watch & Broadcast Interactive Shows, Webcam Chatrooms Enjoy.... SeaOfGreen 1st Cannabis Convention at Vancouver Island University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2010 (Victoria, B.C.): The VIU Hempology 101 Club and the International Hempology 101 Society will be hosting their 1st Annual Cannabis Convention Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. A large crowd is expected to gather for this no-smoking event that will feature prominent cannabis experts. The event will be held at the Vancouver Island University from 12:00 to 4:00pm in building 200, room 203. Admission is free. The event will also be available for live streaming through International Hempology 101 Society Prominent speakers include David Bratzer(Police Officer), Chris Bennett(Author), Michelle Rainey(advocate, writer and MMAR patient), Ted Smith(founder, Cannabis Buyers' Clubs of Canada), Dr. Paul Hornby(Hedron Analytical), and Mik Mann(activist). The International Hempology 101 Society has been advocating for sensible cannabis regulations through education and community events for the last 14 years. The VIU Hempology 101 Club is a new student club, though the UVSS Hempology 101 Club is now the largest student club at the University of Victoria. Constable David Bratzer is an active officer with the Victoria Police Department and speaks personally as a member of the international organization Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. He also serves on the advisory board for Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy. David stress that he speaks as a private citizen and may not represent the views his employer. “I don't support drug abuse or breaking the law, but I do believe that gradually legalizing and regulating drugs would minimize the crime, addiction, disease and death generated by drug prohibition.” LEAP - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - Cops Say Legalize Drugs Ted Smith founded Canada's first medical cannabis dispensary in Victoria, BC in 1996. The CBC of C now has groups on both coasts, helping around 3,100 people with permanent, physical disabilities and diseases gain access to safe and reliable medicine. Ted is also the president of the International Hempology 101 Society which teaches a free, weekly, non-credit lecture series at the University of Victoria. The Cannabis Buyers' Clubs of Canada Dr. Paul Hornby (Hedron Analytical) has been working in the field of herbal medicine for over 30 years. He holds a M.Sci. in Biochemistry(UBC) and Doctorate in Human Pathology(UBC). For several years now, Dr. Hornby has been concentrating his research on the medicinal value of various chemical agents found the in the cannabis plant. He “brings high tech machinery to ancient medicine.” Hedron Analytical Inc. Michelle Rainey is writer and editor for Treating Yourself Magazine. She was arrested with Marc Emery while working for Cannabis Culture. She has been suffering with Crone's Disease for several years and has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Michelle is also one of the almost 5,000 federal marijuana medical access (MMAR) exemptees and a youTube starlet. Welcome to MichelleRainey.com - Medical Cannabis Patients Advocate Mik Mann is a local cannabis advocate and previous candidate for the Marijuana Party. He was one of the first Canadians to access the MMAR. Chris Bennett is an author and cannabis historian. He has written 3 books; Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995), Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001) and the forthcoming Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010), as well as publishing numerous pieces in magazines including Cannabis Culture and High Times. Bennett's focus of research has been the role of cannabis in various world religions. Forbidden Fruit Publishing

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seaofgreen YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Marijuana fans will unite at VIU this weekend Marijuana fans will unite at VIU this weekend Education, not a 'pot-smoking festival,' is focus of inuagural event, say organizers Danielle Bell, Daily News Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Nanaimo will host its first Cannabis Convention at Vancouver Island University on Sunday but organizers say it is not a marijuana-smoking festival. The convention is an educational and networking event with a heavy focus on medical marijuana issues, say organizers, who stress that people will be discouraged from smoking pot on campus. VIU communications were not immediately available for comment on Tuesday but a spokeswoman said in an e-mail that the convention is a student-led and organized event. Police, who are also aware of the event and are working with VIU security, said they will attend if complaints occur. The president of the VIU hempology 101 club, who did not want his name used for fear his children would suffer because of his activism, said the non-smoking event aims to help educate people, especially those who may be debating pot use for medical reasons. The campus club launched in September and has around 70 members. "I don't want people to think it's a stoner event," said the club president, who is also a medical marijuana user. "I hope people get some kind of awareness and change their minds. It's an incredible medical, incredible industrial product." Similar events draw more than 100 people in Victoria, which celebrated its 11th annual cannabis convention. Ted Smith, who teaches a Hempology 101 course and is the founder of the Cannabis Buyer's Club of Victoria, which provides pot to sick people, helped organize the Nanaimo convention and said it is part of a move to expand to other universities. The University of Victoria hemp club, the largest on its campus, holds weekly smoking sessions, said Smith. "We're not a bunch of roving maniacs," said Smith on Tuesday. "On one hand, the general public can come and learn what's happening. For an activist like myself, it's sort of like a magnet for people working in this field." The list of planned speakers in Nanaimo include medical cannabis patients advocate Michelle Rainey; author Chris Bennet, who has penned connections between the use of cannabis and the Bible, Victoria policeman David Bratzer, who is also a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, and Smith. Organizers say everyone with an open mind is welcome but the convention may be especially useful to medical marijuana users, politicians, doctors and people who work in law enforcement. The cannabis convention at VIU is scheduled on Sunday, from noon until 4 p.m. in building 200, room 203. It is free and the public is welcome.

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