Southwest Michigan Compassion Club

Dedicated to patient advocacy and education

We are a medical marijuana compassion club focused on patient advocacy, education, and local, state and national medical marijuana issues.

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Robert Townsend, DO commented on Roman Benson's blog post 'Former attorney general says marijuana laws reflect our society's view of government'

I certainly agree but again, the issue is setting up the dispensaries. To do that we need legislation allowing it. Currently you must grow your own or have a caregiver, there is a shortage of caregivers in lower Michigan. That is…

6 hours ago

outsideinthecold commented on Roman Benson's blog post 'Former attorney general says marijuana laws reflect our society's view of government'

Again, this issue (supply) is moot if the medical marijuana act were allowed to function as written. The starting point is understanding Michigan's cannabis marketplace form both the micro and macro economic…

6 hours ago

Robert Townsend, DO commented on Roman Benson's blog post 'Former attorney general says marijuana laws reflect our society's view of government'

Interesting comment, I think you are pretty much on the mark. The main issue with legalization is not individuals with small, personal use, amounts of marijuana. The new problem would be how to get them that marijuana. How much…

12 hours ago

outsideinthecold commented on Roman Benson's blog post 'Former attorney general says marijuana laws reflect our society's view of government'

It is the 'practical problems' with legalization former AG Cox mentions that makes some members of the state government so foolish to attack the very concept of compassionate nature of cannabis use for patients. So what is it…

12 hours ago

Blog posts by Roman Benson 19 hours ago

Abbee D. Smith left a comment for kristin benson

Hello Kristin, I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in South Bend, Indiana at this time. I have my license to practice in Michigan. I specialize in pain management. To start, I am wondering if you…

yesterday

SWMICC Monthly Meeting at American Legion # 51

February 13, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

We are a medical marijuana compassion club focused on patient advocacy, education, and local, state and national medical marijuana issues. Come join us and meet new friendly people from the community.Dr. will also be there to see if you quailfy fo the mmj program.See More

Abbee D. Smith is attending missy's event yesterday

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Robert Townsend, DO commented on Robert Townsend, DO's blog post 'What is the deal with that email about changes in the MMMA?'

yes, these are the old bills, they are down to basically the access bill (see above), the bona fide bill (your guess is as good as mine what that will look like), and maybe 2-3 others. I heard something about zoning but no details. These are…

yesterday

Medijuana commented on Robert Townsend, DO's blog post 'What is the deal with that email about changes in the MMMA?'

I am providing the attached information so that you can understand what is happening in the Michigan Legislature and act accordingly Bills in the Michigan House and Senate as of 1/19/2012 Senate House Overview No. 17 No.…

yesterday

Kevin E and Ashly Dunlap joined Southwest Michigan Compassion Club Friday

Think Magazine: Did Jesus Smoke Pot?

January 25, 2012By Think MagazineAn interesting question indeed. One I’m sure we’ll never know the answer to…We do know that hemp is amongst the first recorded crops ever grown by humans, right before beer (hops) and before bread (wheat). The following information was sent to us anonymously, and we thought it to be good food for thought.However, we at Think, by running this, don’t necessarily recommend doing drugs. For all it matters, we don’t recommend doing religions either, and certainly not…See More

Blog post by Roman Benson Thursday

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Robert Townsend, DO commented on Robert Townsend, DO's blog post 'What is the deal with that email about changes in the MMMA?'

The Walsh Bill allowed access by police, the new bill still allows some increased access, but only to obtain or serve a search warrant. Still increased access, but now it is tossed more in the laps of the court rather than the police.…

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SWMICC
P.O. Box 1082
Niles ,Mi. 49120

swmicc@aol.com

Phone # 1-855-My SWMCC

( 697-9622 )

We are NOT a Dispensary... Just an information club.

Events

February 1

Wednesday

Benton Harbor Certification Clinic - FEB 1st - Certifications & Renewals ONLY $100 w/ records...US Vets ONLY $50

February 1, 2012 from 2pm to 7pm – Courtyard by Marriott

February 13

Monday

SWMICC Monthly Meeting

February 13, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – American Legion # 51
Dr. Bob and the Certification Crew

February 13, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – American Legion at the meeting.

March 12

Monday

SWMICC Monthly Meeting

March 12, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – American Legion # 51

April 9

Monday

SWMICC Monthly Meeting

April 9, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – American Legion # 51

Forum

Michigan Doctor's willing to sign Medical Marijuana Recommendations 2 Replies

Dr. Bob and the Certification Crew311 West MichiganMt. Pleasant, MI 48858989-339-4464 phone U Med Center989-317-3150 fax U Med Center67892 M-152Dowagiac,Mi.269-944-1244 or 269-944-1286 Dr.…Continue

Started by missy. Last reply by Bruce on Tuesday.

Please read 1 Reply

I need to ask everyone not to post so many forums. I have to delete some so the inportant info will stay on top of front page. Please summit blogs instead we ok them as soon as we can. ThankyouContinue

Started by missy. Last reply by Bruce on Tuesday.

Club Elections and Priorities 5 Replies

As some of you may know, we will be having two board members leave this month. We will be having elections at the February meeting. This should give those of you time to decide if you would like to join the board, nominate someone or keep things as…Continue

Started by Bruce. Last reply by Bruce on Tuesday.

I wonder what would happen if.....

Constitutional Amendment To End Marihuana Prohibition In MichiganA Petition to amend the Michigan Constitution, Article 1, to add:Article 1 Section 28. Repeal of Marihuana Prohibition.For persons who are at least 21 years of age who are not…Continue

Started by Donald Barnes on Monday.

Help a disabled IN resident. 2 Replies

Can anyone help me with information about whether an out of state resident can obtain a Michigan medical marijuana card? I live in southern IN, and we have no information given to us by our laws, on an out of state medical marijuana…Continue

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Started by ○ⁿεßªÞαþþ£€. Last reply by Roman Benson on Monday.

AG's Proposes Changes the the MMMA

http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/11/medical_marijuana_advocates_to.html Have a look at this series of articles about the AG's…Continue

Started by Robert Townsend, DO Nov 29, 2011.

COOKBOOK Fundraiser Recipe Submissions 16 Replies

Hello, and Welcome to the COOKBOOK Fundraiser Submission Post. My name is Darylin Lowe, and I will be your contact Host. This submission post will be the pool in which the recipes are pulled from for the COOKBOOK fundraiser. Please provide the…Continue

Started by Darylin Sue. Last reply by Darylin Sue Oct 11, 2011.

New SWMCC Jars 5 Replies

Southwest Michigan compassion club now has glass jars for sale with the club logo etched on them. $20 for members $25 for non members. We have two sizes. come one come all ;)

Started by Bruce. Last reply by Darylin Sue Aug 14, 2011.

Discounts to Members. 3 Replies

SWMCC card holder members can recieve discounts at the following local stores on pipes, bongs, papers ect. 1. Harbor Country Hrydroponics. New Buffalo, Mi. 10%2. H20 Grow supply . Coloma , Mi. 10%3. U.S 31 tobacco BP…Continue

Started by missy. Last reply by Mizzatt May 8, 2011.

Michigan Cannabis Lawyers 2 Replies

The following Michigan lawyers have said they will honor a 20% discount for Michigan NORML members:Matthew R. AbelPhone: 248-866-0864 / Fax: 313-961-5999…Continue

Started by missy. Last reply by UFG May 1, 2010.