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Deadline near for Snowman Protest contest; Got a connection to Jeff Bezos?

	CCL Weekly Briefing, Feb. 19, 2020

Table of Contents:
	Register for conference
	Chapter organizing: State tours
	Training topics
	Action Team updates

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 and conservatives to come to the conference.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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.

Deadline for Snowman Protest: If you’re hoping for a shot at the $500 first prize in CCL’s Snowman Protest contest, you’ll need to post your photos by Feb. 23. Check out the entries by browsing the #SnowmanProtest hashtag on Instagram.

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.

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” 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

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.

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.

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.

To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community.

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 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.

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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