HIGH DESERT MEET FEATURES LEGAL ADVICE AND REFORM UPDDATES AND DINNER

HIGH DESERT MEET FEATURES LEGAL ADVICE AND REFORM UPDDATES AND A SWISS STEAK DINNER WITH ALL THE FIXIN'S WED. MAY 19

Head on up to the town of Landers for the monthly meeting of the High Desert MAPP group - the
most fun meeting of the bunch and this time complete with a Swiss Steak Dinner and all the
Fixin's for only $3 - but it's worth at least $5 if you are employed at more than minimum wage.

In addition to the McCabe's eatin's, there will be some speakin's as well. Attorney Stephen
Peretz will make a presentation on what to do when you are confronted by a cop and you feel very uncomfortable about the situation. He wanted me to emphasize that this will be a short
presentation - he will get right to the meat and potatoes - stuff you really do need to know.

I will be bringing you up to date with what is happening, or more appropriately not happening, in San Bernardino County. I also have some information on the elective races on the June 8 ballot, but not much.

We need to put together a committee to get candidates positions on issues of importance to us
and then let our supporters know who they are. There are a lot of us out here - way more than a lot of other groups out there with way more sway with our elected officials. We need to get out there and support those who support us and that's one of the things we are going to talk about at this meeting.

Which of course dovetails into an update on the Tax and Regular Initiative. We had a meeting
last Wednesday in Riverside with a live video conference with Initiative Sponsor Richard Lee and Campaign Consultant Marucio Garzon. Very illuminating and I will discuss what was discussed and how we are going to end reefer madness this November.

So for a great meeting and an even greater Swiss Steak Dinner, be at the High Desert MAPP
meeting on Wednesday, May 19. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment by Esclanate Jam and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. It's all happening at the entertainment Mecca for the high desert, The Castle Inn at 1388 N. Golden Slipper Lane in Landers 92285.

Lanny Swerdlow
Director, Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project