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	CCL Weekly Briefing, March 11, 2020

Table of Contents:
	Far Middle campaign
	Chapter development: 'Sister Chapters'
	This week on the CCL blog
	Training topics
	Action Team updates

Are you with us in

the Far Middle?

This week, CCL is launching an exciting brand campaign called “The Far Middle,” which represents the radical idea that we need to work together to solve our biggest problems, like climate change.

The light-hearted campaign centers on a three-headed spokesperson representing different parts of America’s political spectrum. Whether you see yourself as the left head, the right head, or the one stuck in the center, we can all work together to solve climate change—and we can encourage our members of Congress to do the same!

Watch and share the video from CCL’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram profiles, and visit the Far Middle website. There, you can write a message to Congress letting them know they’re authorized to work together, shoulder to shoulder, on climate solutions that both sides can support.

VISIT THE FAR MIDDLE

And the coolest snowman is… The votes have been counted, and the three top Snowman Protest photos are now posted. Find out who won first, second and third place prizes in our contest by going to CCL’s Instagram page.

Northeast Regional Conference: About 220 participants came to Troy, New York, last weekend for a conference that highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusion in our climate advocacy. Read more.

CCE job openings: Our dynamic Development team is growing! Are you passionate about helping Citizens' Climate Lobby and Citizens' Climate Education offer more programs and provide more resources to our volunteers? Or maybe you know someone who would be great? We are looking to hire a full time Donor Relations Officer and a part-time Grant Writer. Click the links for more information about how to apply. Please share with your networks. Applications are due by March 31, 2020 or until the positions are filled.

Chapter Development: 'Sister Chapters'

There are CCL chapters that have so many volunteers, they struggle to find things for people to do. Some chapters wrestle with the opposite problem — not having enough volunteers. Some CCL groups in California turned this problem into an opportunity by starting a “Sister Chapter” partnership, whereby larger groups offer volunteers who can help smaller groups with technical tasks, marketing, social media and congressional research. Arrangements like this have started between chapters in San Francisco and Fresno, and Alameda and Modesto. Learn more in this Community post.

CCL volunteers are regularly activating the “five levers” of political will in their communities. To talk with other CCLers about their chapter development work and get advice or ideas for your own, head to the “Group Organizing” forum on CCL Community.

VISIT THE FORUM

This week on the CCL blog

Citizens’ Climate Radio: On his latest podcast, Peterson Toscano talks with members of the New Jersey Student Climate Advocates, who are promoting a carbon-fee-and-dividend bill in the state legislature. Read more.

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:

3/12 Citizens' Climate University: Campaign Season Activities - We don’t endorse candidates, but campaign season is a great opportunity to connect with candidates on the climate issue. Find out how you can engage in a nonpartisan way. Learn more.

3/17 Core Volunteer Training: Climate Change Science AMA - Got questions about climate science? Here’s your chance to get answers from climate scientists Dr. Steve Ghan and Dana Nuccitelli. Learn more.

3/19 Citizens' Climate University: How to Host Remote/Online Meetings - With caution being urged about public gatherings, online meetings are a way to protect people’s health. Learn how to host a meeting on Zoom. 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 Tom Cain and Dave Folland, the LDS Action Team seeks to raise awareness of climate change among members of the LDS Church. The team also raises awareness among LDS Church leaders about the desire of members to learn about climate change and earth stewardship from them. On the team's March 18 call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, the guest speaker will be Rebecca Bateman (pictured), executive director of LDS Earth Stewardship, a nonprofit organization united by the belief that earth stewardship is a gospel principle.

You can learn about, join, and get call details on the LDS Action Team page.

3/11 - Community Mentors Team call at 6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT - Join this inaugural call to learn about increasing engagement on CCL Community.
3/11 - Grasstops Engagement Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT - Guests Bruce Hagen and Jason Lewis will speak on how to engage more community leaders.
3/11 - Youth Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT - Guest speaker Julia Lewis will talk about Earth Day climate strikes.
3/11 - Team OIL Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3/12 - Latinos Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3/16 - Unitarian Universalist Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3/18 - Coal Country Action Team call at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
3/18 - Climate & Culture Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3/18 - Strategic Planning Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 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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