theloadeddragon
Well-Known Member
yeah, this is easily the most touchy subject of all medical marijuana, its a taboo in the gray area of law and practical execution. That is the problem with medical marijuana (though I am a patient myself), the medical marijuana laws passed in the state, clashing with federal law, also making difficult to interpret which other laws you have to still correspond with, meshed with county and city laws/ordinances...... The whole damn thing is a big mess that is sucking tons of money, time, and putting in prison too many seriously ill. But wait.....
Take money out of the equation! Take the "Donations" out of the equation. A place that delivers for free, nah don't think so... but a shop that gives free meds to Qualifying patients, think about the image representation there, a completely Non Profit Organization that relies on Grants, not donations, to operate. These Grants having in place certain stipulations that make the whole operation agreeable to the areas public and private residents. The grants being self funded by public Fund Raising events, where portions of proceeds go to other local non profit organizations (in other words, equal portions of proceeds would be given to the qualifying Non prof organizations), that way there is even more good image, no harm done, people need their cars washed, to go to carnivals etc. etc. just don't make the pot leaf the big image, don't focus soooo much on how much the cannabis movement needs its communities, rather focus on what the cannabis community IS doing for its general community, respect is earned, ears perk, people listen, people act more.
Basically all of your financial documents show that NO MONEY gets spent to acquire your medical marijuana, it is all given to the organization, show that all of the grant money goes to cover the expenses of operating, and even falls short in places. Strive to meet goals set in the provisions of the grants! Keep it all perpetual, open many locations, advertise communities thriving! Word of mouth, appreciation.... mmmm another toke on the bong...... ok,... oh yeah, and a whole lot more (just kinda don't wanna sit here writing all day).... touchy subject indeed....
Take money out of the equation! Take the "Donations" out of the equation. A place that delivers for free, nah don't think so... but a shop that gives free meds to Qualifying patients, think about the image representation there, a completely Non Profit Organization that relies on Grants, not donations, to operate. These Grants having in place certain stipulations that make the whole operation agreeable to the areas public and private residents. The grants being self funded by public Fund Raising events, where portions of proceeds go to other local non profit organizations (in other words, equal portions of proceeds would be given to the qualifying Non prof organizations), that way there is even more good image, no harm done, people need their cars washed, to go to carnivals etc. etc. just don't make the pot leaf the big image, don't focus soooo much on how much the cannabis movement needs its communities, rather focus on what the cannabis community IS doing for its general community, respect is earned, ears perk, people listen, people act more.
Basically all of your financial documents show that NO MONEY gets spent to acquire your medical marijuana, it is all given to the organization, show that all of the grant money goes to cover the expenses of operating, and even falls short in places. Strive to meet goals set in the provisions of the grants! Keep it all perpetual, open many locations, advertise communities thriving! Word of mouth, appreciation.... mmmm another toke on the bong...... ok,... oh yeah, and a whole lot more (just kinda don't wanna sit here writing all day).... touchy subject indeed....
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