Jackie Moad, RN
...presentation in Ladysmith
Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP, All Candidates Meeting
September 21/14
Hello,
I hear people calling to me when I’m going into work, or out on the street – ‘Hey Jackie’.
They know me, have read some of my e-mails or been up on my website. And so I have to say, it’s exciting to be on the campaign trail again, here with you and the other candidates!
There’s so much on the go these days, in the news, in the Riding, as well as home on the farm with fall harvests and plantings. Never a dull moment that’s for sure.
And I love it you know. This past week I’ve had the chance to catch up with my union and working friends with the BC Nurses Union, as well as those in an organization I helped start some 25 years ago – the Haven Society to prevent violence against women.
Of course today’s march for climate change is very important also. Five years ago, in support of 350.org – the group who’s pushing for a climate agreement in the UN, we planted about 2000 trees on the farm ...and I’m pleased to say that even with the drought most of them are growing and healthy.
About that time we were designated with the BC/Canada Environmental Farm program, and recognized by the BC Agricultural Council for our biodiversity plan. We believe we can farm and protect the coastal Douglas fir habitat that is becoming increasingly rare on SE Vancouver Island.
I won’t go on except to say that next Saturday we’d love to have you all come out and visit the farm. The RDN is hosting a public tour and open house that features our barn-to-house green retrofit and energy conservation efforts, 10-1pm ...and we’d love to have you over for a visit.
And we thought we’d take advantage of the opportunity, with the house al clean and all, and so we’ve sent an invitation to friends and New Democrats to come on over for an afternoon bonfire and BBQ – and maybe a walkabout on the farm.
It’s a good chance to welcome the fall, and to enjoy the company of friends and progressive folk. And with 20 acres of field and forest there’s a lot of room to roam, and hot dogs and marshmallows and corn to roast!
So, as you can tell, I like people. I’m involved with friends and the community, and I try to live my beliefs – to take action for positive change whenever I can.
I speak up and stand up to protect my rights, as well as the public interest ...and the way things are going right now I’m quite certain that it’s time to get serious if we’re to protect our country from the likes of Harper and his policies.
Harpers’ rapid dismantling of Canada’s social safety net, creeping privatization of health care, disrespectful treatment of aboriginal women, Canada’s vets and seniors, threatens our way of life ...and as Tommy Douglas said, “I for one will not stand idly by.”
Let me then share with you my three-step nurse’s approach when I’m working at the hospital.
1) get the information that’s critical to my patient’s wellbeing.
2) discuss the patient’s condition and care with doctor’s nurses, family and friends
3) develop short and long-tem cares to health ...and start treatment asap, knowing what best practices will lead to success – how we’ll stabilize the patient and foster recovery and health.
And whether I’m nursing patients, volunteering in the community, or working on larger issues affecting British Columbians and Canadians ...like violence against women, health care, senior’s services, food security, etc, etc ...this three-step approach works.
Assessment the situation, invite involvement and take action. We can resolve our difficulties, and we can work to restore the health of our country and environment.
Along with representing your interests should I be elected my three priorities for getting Canada and our communities in shape would be:
1) address health care issues so that equal and universal treatment is restored, and we’re prepared for pandemics like Ebola, SARS and ... when they come.
2) advance solutions for seniors, and everyone – housing, home care and support services
3) food security. Let’s put some meat and potatoes on the table for our farming and agricultural sectors.
I’d welcome your help and support to achieve these goals ...and to hear what your concerns are for Ladysmith and our communities in the Riding ..and for our country.
I’m happy to talk with you, after the meeting or over the phone ...or maybe at next Saturday’s BBQ!? Or you can find more information about me, what I stand for, and what I hope to achieve on my website.
And if you agree with my approach, and my priorities I hope you will consider sending a nurse to Parliament.
Thank you.
Jackie Moad
Thistledown Farm, Nanaimo, BC, V9X 1K3
(250 722-7223) <[email protected]> (http://jackiemoad.weebly.com)
...presentation in Ladysmith
Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP, All Candidates Meeting
September 21/14
Hello,
I hear people calling to me when I’m going into work, or out on the street – ‘Hey Jackie’.
They know me, have read some of my e-mails or been up on my website. And so I have to say, it’s exciting to be on the campaign trail again, here with you and the other candidates!
There’s so much on the go these days, in the news, in the Riding, as well as home on the farm with fall harvests and plantings. Never a dull moment that’s for sure.
And I love it you know. This past week I’ve had the chance to catch up with my union and working friends with the BC Nurses Union, as well as those in an organization I helped start some 25 years ago – the Haven Society to prevent violence against women.
Of course today’s march for climate change is very important also. Five years ago, in support of 350.org – the group who’s pushing for a climate agreement in the UN, we planted about 2000 trees on the farm ...and I’m pleased to say that even with the drought most of them are growing and healthy.
About that time we were designated with the BC/Canada Environmental Farm program, and recognized by the BC Agricultural Council for our biodiversity plan. We believe we can farm and protect the coastal Douglas fir habitat that is becoming increasingly rare on SE Vancouver Island.
I won’t go on except to say that next Saturday we’d love to have you all come out and visit the farm. The RDN is hosting a public tour and open house that features our barn-to-house green retrofit and energy conservation efforts, 10-1pm ...and we’d love to have you over for a visit.
And we thought we’d take advantage of the opportunity, with the house al clean and all, and so we’ve sent an invitation to friends and New Democrats to come on over for an afternoon bonfire and BBQ – and maybe a walkabout on the farm.
It’s a good chance to welcome the fall, and to enjoy the company of friends and progressive folk. And with 20 acres of field and forest there’s a lot of room to roam, and hot dogs and marshmallows and corn to roast!
So, as you can tell, I like people. I’m involved with friends and the community, and I try to live my beliefs – to take action for positive change whenever I can.
I speak up and stand up to protect my rights, as well as the public interest ...and the way things are going right now I’m quite certain that it’s time to get serious if we’re to protect our country from the likes of Harper and his policies.
Harpers’ rapid dismantling of Canada’s social safety net, creeping privatization of health care, disrespectful treatment of aboriginal women, Canada’s vets and seniors, threatens our way of life ...and as Tommy Douglas said, “I for one will not stand idly by.”
Let me then share with you my three-step nurse’s approach when I’m working at the hospital.
1) get the information that’s critical to my patient’s wellbeing.
2) discuss the patient’s condition and care with doctor’s nurses, family and friends
3) develop short and long-tem cares to health ...and start treatment asap, knowing what best practices will lead to success – how we’ll stabilize the patient and foster recovery and health.
And whether I’m nursing patients, volunteering in the community, or working on larger issues affecting British Columbians and Canadians ...like violence against women, health care, senior’s services, food security, etc, etc ...this three-step approach works.
Assessment the situation, invite involvement and take action. We can resolve our difficulties, and we can work to restore the health of our country and environment.
Along with representing your interests should I be elected my three priorities for getting Canada and our communities in shape would be:
1) address health care issues so that equal and universal treatment is restored, and we’re prepared for pandemics like Ebola, SARS and ... when they come.
2) advance solutions for seniors, and everyone – housing, home care and support services
3) food security. Let’s put some meat and potatoes on the table for our farming and agricultural sectors.
I’d welcome your help and support to achieve these goals ...and to hear what your concerns are for Ladysmith and our communities in the Riding ..and for our country.
I’m happy to talk with you, after the meeting or over the phone ...or maybe at next Saturday’s BBQ!? Or you can find more information about me, what I stand for, and what I hope to achieve on my website.
And if you agree with my approach, and my priorities I hope you will consider sending a nurse to Parliament.
Thank you.
Jackie Moad
Thistledown Farm, Nanaimo, BC, V9X 1K3
(250 722-7223) <[email protected]> (http://jackiemoad.weebly.com)