Hello John

At times like these I take great strength in being part of the Citizens'
Climate community.

As we are all aware, the situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus is
changing quickly. Experts are telling us that slowing the spread of the
virus through social distancing is key to reducing the impact on our
medical systems and it will ultimately save lives.

We want to be a positive force in our communities and prioritize the
health and safety of those who are at higher risk. Moving forward we are
discouraging CCL chapters from having in-person meetings, training
workshops, presentations, and any other events until further notice. By
getting out in front of this virus and proactively supporting social
distancing, we can contribute to the well-being of our CCL supporters
and our communities. We hope you will join us in this effort.

This is also a time to remember that we are all engaged and empowered in
our democracy. We encourage you to use your lobbying and organizing
skills both nationally and locally. Consider calling the White House

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and your Governor to ask them to take proactive and assertive action on
social distancing to slow the spread of the virus. Consider amplifying
messages from your member of Congress and local health officials, and
supporting them in taking strong leadership. Organize locally for mutual
support.

We've also created a COVID-19 forum

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on Community as a place for your questions, ideas for carrying on
remotely and announcements related to the virus. There's a link to it on
the homepage on Community. We will be providing you and your chapters
support for continuing our work online. We've compiled some ideas here

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and hope that you and your chapter will share ideas and successes with
all of us.

Many of you are probably wondering about our June Conference and Lobby
Day in DC. We are exploring our options and have not yet made a
determination about holding the event in June. We will make sure you
know as soon as we have more information, likely by early April. We
discourage you from making any non-refundable travel plans at this time.
If cancelled, we will refund registration fees.

As our founder, Marshall Saunders, said "What you and I do, and don't
do, matters." More than ever, it's clear that it matters a lot, and I
know that, together, we can do anything.

Take care and be safe,

Mark

PS For official information on the coronavirus pandemic please check the
CDC website

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and with your state and local health officials.

Mark Reynolds

Executive Director

Citizens' Climate Education/Citizens' Climate Lobby

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