ASA Action Groups

Start an ASA Action Group in your community!

ASA Action Groups are informal clusters of activists who work together to stand up for safe access to medical marijuana. ASA Action Groups can work on local, state, and national issues where there is a specific focus on safe access to medical marijuana.  You can start an ASA Action Group if there isn’t already an ASA Chapter in your community.

How do I apply to start an ASA Action Group?

1.       Check if there is an ASA Chapter in your community.

Action Groups can start wherever there isn’t already a full-fledged ASA Chapter.  If there is already a chapter, join it!

2.       Get a group of activists together – ideally, your friends.

3.       Agree to the "ASA Action Group Principles"

4.       Make a financial contribution to ASA. 

We have a sliding scale, so make the contribution that works for you.  If someone in the Action Group is already an ASA contributor, you are all set.

5.       Get your ASA Action Group approved. 

Email action@safeaccessnow.org and send us your names, contact info, and location.

Key Questions:

What are the "ASA Action Group Principles"?

1. ASA Action Groups focus on medical marijuana issues.  ASA Action Groups do not work on legalization of marijuana for non-medical purposes or other illicit drug issues.
2. ASA Action Groups treat others respectfully -- including those who might disagree with ASA’s mission.  That doesn’t mean we are quiet – it just means we are fair.
3. ASA Action Groups make time to also work on national ASA campaigns.
4. ASA Action Groups are nonpartisan and do not endorse candidates for elected office.
5. ASA Action Groups do not make business or commercial endorsements.

What do ASA Action Groups work on?

ASA Action Groups are self-starting activist groups that come together to fight for safe access to medical marijuana.  Maybe there is a specific law in your town or city you want to change.  Maybe you are concerned about state laws.  Maybe it's Congress that really makes you mad. 

For some issues, we can give you materials and support.  For others, we look to you to play a leadership role in your community.

What is the difference between an ASA Action Group and an ASA Chapter?

ASA Action Groups are self-selecting groups of activists who want to work together on medical marijuana issues.  ASA Chapters are community groups that represent ASA in a specific community.  ASA Chapters have elections, rules, and officeholders.  ASA Action Groups don’t.

Can there be more than one ASA Action Group in a community?

Absolutely.  Just make sure your Action Group is respectful of the other Action Group’s goals, and vice versa.  So long as there isn’t already an ASA Chapter in the area, you are good to go.

How do ASA Action Groups stay in touch with ASA?

Send us an email at action@safeaccessnow.org to stay plugged in.  We’ll take it from there.  Also, make sure your entire Action Group is signed up to get our updates.