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Florida Cannabis Action Network has been active in Florida since the late 1980’s. The current organization is a State Not-for-Profit Corporation made up of a small volunteer staff.. Donations to FL CAN are welcome, but are not tax deductible.

A small Board of Directors and a larger advisory committee develop projects and direct action for Florida CAN. FL CAN has participated in training signature gathers in support of various petition drives, providing legal support to persons arrested for free speech violations or cannabis possession and celebrated the cannabis culture through hemp festivals, a Hemp Museum in Melbourne and our Pot TV series.

Florida Cannabis Action Network volunteers have created nationwide action with the Journey for Justice and Truth Police. We work with CAN West on the American For Safe Access Project by creating direct action in Florida cities in cooperation with national efforts.

Kevin Aplin is the Founder, serves as President of the Board and Director of the Legal Support Network  Kevin currently serves as the director of the state Felon Rights Restoration Coalition created to oversee the repeal of laws disenfranchising convicted felons who have served their time and successfully completed community control.  Kevin serves on the local and state board of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Florida Green Party.  Kevin also manages the Citizen Action Project office in Melbourne, FL.

Jodi James is serving her fourth consecutive year as Executive Director of FL CAN. Jodi is the mother of two children and works from a home office in Melbourne.  A native of Ohio, Jodi and her family moved to Florida in 1995.  Since moving to Florida she has been involved in all aspects of public education regarding the harms associated with the War on Drugs.  A former drug felon, Jodi has taken her experience and turned it into a full time passion for reform at all levels.  Jodi is an accomplished writer and speaker, project organizer and campaign strategist.  Jodi ran for State House of Representatives in 2002 earning her a place in Marquis Who's Who of America.  Under her leadership, the 2000 Journey for Justice project earned the "Critical Resistance Award".

Anthony Lorenzo serves as Local Chapter Development coordinator.  Anthony has worked nationally on initiative campaigns including the successful Washington DC medical marijuana effort.  Currently, Anthony is leading efforts in Florida to implement Instant Run Off Voting and promote more participation in the political process.  Anthony is a full time student studying alternative heath options.  Anthony's experience with the criminal justice system includes a prior drug conviction and has spurred him to pro-actively police the police in his community.

Ted Apelt serves as the Secretary of the Board.  A veteran political activist, Ted has worked on numerous political campaigns including local and state initiatives and candidate's campaigns for office.  Ted is a board member for his local American Civil Liberties Union and works closely with the Space Coast Progressive Alliance, a local activist group.  Ted works full-time as an interviewer developing poll results used in marketing and political campaigns.

David McKinney is the editor of our bi-monthly publication Florida Drug Report. David is a full-time computer programmer and technician.  While obtaining his Computer Science Degree at the University of Miami, David served as the president of the U of M Hemp Awareness Coalition.  Florida Drug Report, a project of FL CAN, is mailed directly to members and subscribers.  The newsletter provides an overview of across the board efforts towards reform happening in Florida and around the nation.