Women Grow Ventura County: Cannabis & Cooking
The Tavern
211 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA, US
CA
34.2798045665012
-119.297486903488
Description
Women Grow Networking Events connect aspiring and current professionals in the cannabis industry. Through our monthly events, our members develop authentic relationships via personal contact and networking. While our events are women focused, our networking series attracts both men and women to connect.
Signature Networking Events occur the first Thursday of every month. Sign up for the Women Grow newsletter for the most up-to-date information on chapter and national events.
SPEAKER- CHERI SICARD
Cheri Sicard was a professional food writer and recipe developer long before she became a medical marijuana patient and cannabis cook. She created the popular cooking website FabulousFoods.com and is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Easy Freezer Meals (2011, Alpha Books), and the editor of the freezer and make ahead cooking blog CheriOnIce.com. When writing The Cannabis Gourmet Cookbook, she approached marijuana recipe development from the perspective of being a foodie, believing there’s no reason to have to choke down bad tasting or boring edibles in order to receive the benefits of edible cannabis.
Had someone told Cheri back in 1996, when California’s Prop 215 first legalized marijuana for medicinal use, she would become entrenched in the cannabis movement, she wouldn’t have believed them. Other than the rare toke at a party, Cheri didn’t use marijuana. It wasn’t until she was nearly 40 years old that her doctor suggested, off the record as the hospital he worked for didn’t “allow” it, she try marijuana to help with a chronic nausea problem that a variety of prescription drugs had failed to help. It worked immediately. After regularly using cannabis for a while, Cheri was surprised to discover she no longer felt the need for the anti-depressant prescriptions she’d been taking for years, as for her, cannabis did the job better without unwanted side effects. Lifelong chronic digestive problems disappeared too.
While Cheri marveled at how cannabis had improved the quality of her daily life, she worried that she might somehow be doing herself harm. Like most Americans, she had been indoctrinated into the school of thought that marijuana is an evil and dangerous drug. So she started reading and doing research. She even went so far as to attend and graduate from Oaksterdam University, the cannabis industry’s leading training institution. Afterwards she continued to attend classes and seminars at every opportunity.
The more Cheri learned, the more the scientific evidence bowled her over and convinced her that the marijuana she was using not only improved specific symptoms, but overall health and well being as well. She found it impossible to keep quiet about all the astounding medical research that’s routinely ignored by the mainstream media, and started talking about it to everyone she knew. She continually found herself outraged by government hypocrisy surrounding the war on drugs and the fact that people all over the county, including in states where the people have voted to make medical marijuana legal, are still being jailed over this benevolent plant.
Over the course of six months Cheri went from the typical closeted American marijuana user to an outspoken cannabis legalization and anti drug war advocate. And she hasn’t looked back since. When she isn’t cooking and developing new recipes, you can often find Cheri speaking at civic meetings and city and county councils, organizing rallies, teaching classes, and attending court supports for medical marijuana defendants.
SPONSOR
Thank You to our generous sponsor, Grasshopper, Ventura's #1 Medical Delivery, one lucky attendee will be getting a copy of Cheri's book, The Cannabis Gourmet Cookbook!
EVENT AGENDA
6:30PM Check-in and Open Networking 7:00PM Sponsor Presentation 7:15PM Featured Speaker 7:30PM Book Signing & Open Networking 8:30PM Meeting Concludes
F.A.Q.
Who attends? You'll meet women (and men) at all different stages of their career in the cannabis industry. Many will be in the research phase, just learning more about opportunities, while still working day jobs. Some are looking for jobs with existing organizations. Others are starting up their own cannabis venture or ancillary business. Depending on the status of legalization in your state, you'll also meet cannabis business owners & investors who are well on their way. Watch the video to see for yourself.
Why should I attend? Personal connections are the key to professional success. Through the wide variety of events offered to members of Women Grow, trustworthy business relationships sprout from the face-to-face interactions of our members. Together we have more power. As the cannabis industry grows on a national and global scale, women have the opportunity to build a new American industry from inception and redefine the workplace to create environments in which we can flourish and define our own destiny, and cultivate the next generation of industry leaders.
How can I get the most out of networking events? We recommend bringing business cards and a pen to take notes. If you don't have business cards, check out Moo for 10% off your first order (and your first order supports Women Grow). Watch our video on networking tips from Women Grow founding members.
Where are there Women Grow events? Women Grow events are held in small towns and large cities, in prohibition and legalized states alike. No matter where your county is on the road to legalization, you can have a Women Grow chapter. Learn more about starting a Women Grow Chapter.
Are there ID requirements to attend? All attendees must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID as many events occur in establishments serving alcohol.
What are my transportation/parking options? We recommend taking public transportation. Street parking is not guaranteed, plan accordingly.
Can I pay at the door? Paying in advance helps speed up our check-in process and makes sure you receive all event announcements. If you are unable to pay in advance, please bring cash.
Are tickets refundable or transferrable? You may send a friend to attend in your place. Tickets are not refundable.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, as long as your ID matches the name your registered the ticket under. You may also show us your ticket on your mobile device. If you are giving your ticket to a colleague, please forward them the ticket to show us.
Are events on different days other than the first Thursday of the month? Women Grow networking events are on the first Thursday of each month (except for holiday weeks). Social events can be planned at other times. Women Grow's national events are held a few times a year. Make sure you're on the Women Grow mailing list to receive invitations.
Why do you charge for events? Women Grow is funded by event proceeds and sponsors. We charge for our events so that Women Grow is a self-sustaining organization. If you are unable to afford an event, please contact the organizer to ask about volunteer opportunities.
Why should I consider a career in the cannabis industry? Watch our videos on getting started in the cannabis industry and why women should get involved.
TWITTER TIPS
A great way to connect with fellow participants is to use common hashtags when tweeting about the event. You can use the same hashtags on Facebook. Photos rock. Please share them if you take any!
#WomenGrow #cannabis #womenincannabis #mmj #medicalmarijuana #medicalcannabis
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