July 8, 2014

Dear Commissioner XXX:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Florida for Care’s Blue Ribbon Commission. As the Chair for the Commission, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Jon Mills, and I am a former Speaker of the Florida House and Dean Emeritus of the Levin School of Law at the University of Florida. I had the privilege of participating in the drafting of this amendment and arguing the case before the Florida Supreme Court.

Florida for Care’s Blue Ribbon Commission will provide research, expert opinions, and feedback on a wide range on medical marijuana issues. The Commission is composed of legal experts, patient advocates, health experts, business leaders, and government representatives, with the goal to draft model legislation for the implementation of amendment 2. I am enthusiastic about the challenges ahead and plan to be active and interactive in my role as Chair.

Please remember to save-the-date for the following scheduled teleconference commission meetings:

July 17th, 3pm-6pmJuly 31st, 3pm-6pmAugust 14th, 3pm-6pmAugust 28th, 3pm-6pmSeptember 11th, 3pm-6pm

You will receive a welcome packet in the coming days that outlines the Commission’s structure, goals and rules in greater length.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jon@floridaforcare.org, or you can contact our staff:

Dan Rogers Kari HicksExecutive Director Deputy Director407-930-3525 407-930-3525dan@floridaforcare.org Kari@floridaforcare.org

I look forward to working together to create a practical framework for our fellow citizens’ healthcare needs.

Sincerely,

Chair Jon Mills