For those of you who were not able to make our Inaugural “Holidaze Party” at The Alley & BBQ in Orleans…you missed some exciting new updates and one hell of a celebration! We know the holidays are challenging to juggle so we took some time to ensure we included a recap of what you missed (without the killer live music by our Budz from SHED The Bands who blew everyone away with their passion for music!).
To the countless supporters who have been involved in this group since the birth of Regulate Cape Cod in 2017, it’s important that we reflect on all of our collective efforts and remind ourselves that the road is still not fully paved for our fledgling industry on Cape Cod. Although there is still work to be done to ensure we have real access to the regulated market across the Cape, our transition to becoming Cannabis on Cape Cod is a reflection of the next chapter of this great adventure.
The success of the cannabis industry on the Cape will be based on our commitment to normalize cannabis through thoughtful and focused community engagement & education. This is the main reason why we have attained our 501(c)3 Non-Profit status at the state-level and are currently in the submittal process for our federal non-profit status.
In addition to reflecting on the many years of hard work and the transformative 2022, we look ahead to what we all feel is the most important year not just for CoCC but for the local cannabis industry as a whole.
Thank you for your continued support and please spread the word!
Miss the holiday event? Check out the gallery below.
The YEar in revew
Where We STARTED…
Major 2022 Milestones ACHIEVED:
Reinvigorated group by flipping Sandwich 2/3 Super Majority Ban on AU Retail in May!
Formalized Founding Board Members & New Auxiliary Board
Commissioned 501(c)3 Project
Hosted 7 Cannabis Industry Night Events
Thanks to our Cannabis Industry Night Event Sponsors!
Thanks to Our 2022 Board Members (Newly Re-Organized!)
Tim McNamara – Chair (Mashpee)
David Krieger-DeWitt – Treasurer (Truro)
Spencer Knowles – Secretary & Executive Director (Sandwich)
Anna May Meade - Board Member (Provincetown)
Adam Higgins - Board Member (Sandwich)
Taylor Weaver - Board Member (Eastham)
Brian Cusick - Board Member (Wareham)
And our new Auxillary Board members, will work directly with the E.D. and specific board members in planning and executing the strategic goals & objectives set by the Board.
Ellen Brown – Industry Liaison & Fundraising (Sandwich)
Rachel Doyne – Education & Charitable Giving (Wellfleet)
Matt Griffin – Events (Brewster)
Focused on our refresh mission:
Engaging with Cape Cod communities through Advocacy, Education, and Events to establish safe, legal access to cannabis for all, in turn creating a new sector of the local economy, ensuring year-around job creation and economic sustainability.
2023 Priorities: Laying the Right Q1 Foundation
Formalize 2023 Education & Charitable Giving Programs
Develop & Launch Fundraising Campaign
Confirm Monthly Event Sponsors
Plan Inaugural Summer Fundraiser Concert
Save the Date: 2023 Calendar Snapshot
As always, we’ll be prioritizing live networking events so we can celebrate — and learn from — each other. Fortunately, 2023 is shaping up great, so keep an eye on our: CoCC Events Calendar
And so far, it’s looking like:
Jan 30th @ Cape Cod Beer (Hyannis) sponsored by Coast Cannabis Co.
March 6th @ Venue TBD (Sandwich) sponsorship AVAILABLE
April 24th @ Venue TBD (Ptown) sponsored by Heal Cannabis Co.
June 5th @ Venue TBD (Wellfleet) sponsorship AVAILABLE
July 31st @ Venue TBD – Inaugural Summer Fundraiser Concert sponsorship AVAILABLE
Sept 11th @ Off-the-Grid (Sandwich) – Veterans Tribute sponsorship AVAILABLE
Oct 23rd @ The Alley (Orleans) – Harvest Celebration - sponsorship AVAILABLE
Dec 13th @ Cape Cod Beer (Hyannis) – Holiday Party & Fundraiser - sponsorship AVAILABLE
Looking to get involved? Here’s 3 ways…
Connect with the Auxiliary Board Members and become a formal “Collaborator” within 1 or multiple pillars.
Help spread the word by bringing 2 friends to the next event.
Share any social posts with your network.
Or just contact us and let us know what is on your mind!