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CCL Weekly Briefing, Feb. 19, 2020
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Table of Contents:
Register for conference
Chapter organizing: State tours
Training topics
Action Team updates
Register now for CCL's June conference to reserve your lobbying spot on
Hill
Registration is now open for CCL's conference and lobby day (June 7-9).
For many of our volunteers, the experience is life-changing. They
discover that their voices can actually be heard in Washington and make
a difference.
In a video about last year's lobbying (click image above to watch), one
of our volunteers commented about a meeting she was in: "I just had a
very successful lobby meeting. It feels incredible." Especially this
year, we could all use some of that feeling. Even in the midst of an
election year, we can connect with our fellow Americans on the Hill,
organize in our communities back home, and bring people together around
the urgent issue of climate change.
With a limited number of lobbying slots available, it's best not to wait
if you plan to join the teams going to the Hill. Scholarships are
available to assist people of color
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to come to the conference.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
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Other news this week:
Another cosponsor for H.R. 763: Last week, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) became
the 79th House member to sign on to the Energy Innovation and Carbon
Dividend Act. You can express your appreciation by retweeting or
commenting on CCL's Twitter post
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Deadline for Snowman Protest: If you're hoping for a shot at the $500
first prize in CCL's Snowman Protest contest
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, you'll need to post your photos by Feb. 23. Check out the entries by
browsing the #SnowmanProtest hashtag on Instagram
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Connecting with Jeff Bezos: Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos
announced this week he will donate $10 billion to fight climate change,
with much of that money going to NGOs. CCL is looking for ways to get on
his radar. Read more
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Chapter organizing: State tours with Elli Sparks
Our director of field development, Elli Sparks (center in photo above),
loves getting out in the field to visit with and train our volunteers.
Last year, she visited Louisiana, Iowa and Ohio.
This year, she's heading to Florida for all of March and the first week
of April to help develop our chapters in the Sunshine State, from
Pensacola all the way down to Key West.
Elli will lead the Five Levers Organizing Workshop she developed during
the Iowa and Ohio tours. The workshop is designed to help groups create
committees and distribute leadership among the volunteers. She'll also
be leading the Climate Advocate Training and joining volunteers on
trips, visits, and meetings.
During her tour, CCL volunteers will host Elli in their homes, which
gives her the opportunity to make deeper connections with our members.
Thank you to every generous host!
If your chapter would like a Five Levers Organizing Workshop, tell your
state coordinator. Other trainers are available to lead this workshop,
and we'd love to help you create long lasting internal strength and
structure in your chapter.
CCL volunteers are regularly activating the " five levers
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" of political will in their communities. To talk with other CCLers
about their chapter organizing and get advice or ideas for your own,
head to the "Chapter organizing" forum on CCL Community.
VISIT THE FORUM
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Training topics
CCL offers two ongoing learning series: Citizens' Climate University for
existing volunteers, and Core Volunteer Training for new volunteers.
Here are the next few sessions you can join:
2/20 Citizens' Climate University: Managing Money in Your Group - If
your chapter has expenses to handle, this training will help with
raising and managing funds, including setting up a bank account. Learn
more
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2/25 Core Volunteer Training : Using Social Media Basics - Whether
you're influencing members of Congress or developing your chapter,
social media can be a useful tool. This session will get you started.
Learn more
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2/27 Citizens' Climate University : Understanding Border Carbon
Adjustments - Dive into the complexities of this provision in the Energy
Innovation Act that's designed to protect American businesses from
unfair foreign competition. Learn more
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To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics
page of CCL Community
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Action Team updates
Featured Action Team : Led by Mary Hansen, the Baha'i Action Team's
mission is to inform CCL on the Baha'i Faith's position on climate
change. The team also keeps the Baha'i Office of Public Affairs, the
Baha'i International Community and the International Environmental Forum
up to date on CCL's work. The team's next call is Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET.
The guest speaker will be Tonya Sanner (pictured), who will tell us how
she organized a farm visit called "Family Fun Night on Caring for the
Earth" to help people reconnect to the way their food is grown and let
them know why addressing the climate crisis is important.
You can learn about, join, and get call details on the Baha'i Action
Team
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page.
Other upcoming Action Team calls …
2/19 - Faith Leaders Action Team call at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT -
Guest speaker Bill Bray will talk about Virtual Sunday School.
2/19 - Climate and Culture Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
2/19 - Strategic Planning Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
2/19 - LDS Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT - Kick off call for
2020.
2/20 - Presbyterian Action Team call at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.
2/24 - Labor Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
2/24 - Outdoor Industry Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
2/24 - Health Action Team call at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT - Guest
speaker is Tom McKone, UC Berkeley School of Public Health Professor
Emeritus.
2/24 - Buddhist Action Team call at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
2/25 - Business Climate Leaders Action Team call at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
- Ask about BCL and engaging with companies around climate action.
2/26 - State Carbon Taxes Action Team call at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT -
Hosted by Climate XChange.
2/26 - Climate and Environmental Justice Action Team call at 9 p.m. ET/6
p.m. PT.
Details for all these calls are on the Community Events Calendar
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To check out all of CCL's Action Teams and join any that interest you,
head to the Action Team directory on CCL Community.
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Stay Connected - Make sure CCL's emails are in your inbox
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Sign up for CCL Text Messages
As we build political will for climate solutions, CCL can notify you of
timely actions via text message. This will be critical once a bill is in
congress. You can opt out at any time. Sign up today!
Sign up for CCL Text Messages
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CCL Climate Advocate Training
Do you want to be a more effective volunteer? Start by joining our
Informational Session, then register for our Climate Advocate Training,
and wrap up with our Core Volunteer Training.
The Info Session is held weekly on Wednesdays at 8pm ET, 5pm PT.
Join Info Session
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Climate Advocate Training is held the first Wednesday of every month at
1 pm ET and the third Wednesday monthly at 8 pm ET (adjust for your
local time zone).
Register for Climate Advocate Training
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Core Volunteer Training is held weekly on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT.
Register for Core Volunteer Training
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Donate now to support our climate action work
Donate Now!
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