Spring Into Action | March Newsletter
The clocks went forward. The short campaign period began. We saw sun and snow in quick succession. And looooooooots more too!
Read on for the latest and greatest, find out how to participate, find things that’ll float your boat, and get ready to use your vote…
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UPDATES
What we’ve been doing
🚪 We went to the Scottish Greens Spring Conference in Stirling (and online) and enjoyed the super SYG Canvassing Fringe Session!
🥳 The Gender Recognition Reform Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament - we’re one step closer to equality.
📱 We’ve been featuring social posts for International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month (yo, come to tonight’s quiz! #ShamelessPlug)
💸 Greens in government gave a further increase to the Scottish Child Payment - we’re really working hard for Scotland’s young people
GET INVOLVED
Stuff you can do to join the crew
📝 Take a few minutes to complete the consultation on the New Deal for Tenants by heading to this link today!
🌍 The SYG Prep Team for the FYEG General Assembly is looking for people who are interested in supporting our delegates in writing resolutions, making amendments and guiding them towards great participation in the GA. DM Marie Stadtler on Slack or email her here to express interest.
💬 Talk to us about Slack! What do you like, dislike, or wish we did to communicate better? Not only are we looking to improve our own workspace, but we’re writing guidance for use across the main party too - add your comments to this document to have your say.
🖱️ Our fabulous working groups will be keeping applications open! Click this link to read more about the groups and apply.
📝 Tell us what you want to read in your newsletter. Just fill out this form to submit items or give feedback to improve your monthly updates.
EVENTS
So much to do, fill your calendars!
You're invited to our Women's History Month Quiz!
TONIGHT (!) Thursday 31st March, 7 PM - 8:30 PM GMT on Google Meets
Rounds will include:
🤔 General Knowledge of Inspiring Women
📸 Identify the SGP Woman from their Slack Profile Photo
🎧 Music
🔎 Match the Female Young Green Target Candidate to their Ward
It's gonna be great fun - look forward to seeing you there!
WE HEREBY STAN…
Shout-outs for seriously fantastic folks
This is the feature in our newsletter where we recognise amazing people for the great things they get up to.
To all the super busy folks who are wearing multiple hats within our movement - we appreciate you and see all that you do in multiple capacities, especially at this time of year between conferences, local elections, and so much more.
Please remember to take breaks and find balance, we love you 💗
To Ex-Young Green, Allan Faulds who runs Ballot Box Scotland and will have a very packed month or so ahead of him - check it out below:
OPPORTUNITIES ‘N THAT
Jobs, Programmes, and Webinars
Work with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights
💼 Could you see yourself as CRER’s new Parliamentary and Policy Officer? More info about this fantastic job can be found right here.
Health and Environment - Free Course
🛢️ Join the Open University to learn about biodiversity and the health of pollution. Learn at your own pace, online, by enrolling on the course.
Friends Of The Earth Scotland Job (maternity cover)
💼 Wanted: an excellent Oil & Gas Campaigner who can take on the big polluters and build support for fossil fuel phase out [More & how to apply]
GOOD NEWS!
Think Global, Act Local
🎉 This morning the Scottish Green Party launched the local election campaign
There are a whopping 238 Green candidates running for Councils across Scotland and we’re hoping to get as many elected as possible! You can help with your local campaign by sharing on social media, delivering leaflets, knocking on doors, donating to crowdfunders, and chatting to your families, friends, and neighbours about the elections. Check out this morning’s launch below:
Wishing you a fun-filled April - don’t be a fool tomorrow, stay vigilant! We’ll see you back here for the next update on the 30th April.
Keep being awesome pals 😉
Sophie Brodie (she/her)
SYG Membership Secretary 2021-22
@sophiebrodie99 / @SophieBrodieSGP