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CCL Newsletter, March 2020
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Table of Contents:
Message from Mark
March funding campaign suspended
Training topics
Action Team updates
Mark Reynolds to volunteers: Do what's appropriate for you in these
trying times
In the space of a few short weeks, the world as we know it has
drastically changed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Those changes
have had a profound impact on individuals, businesses, and advocacy
organizations like CCL. We have cancelled our remaining regional
conferences, and we advise that chapters meet online rather than in
person.
In a new message to CCL volunteers, CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds
tells everyone to do what's appropriate for their circumstance:
"This has always been an organization that was built on trust, trusting
that volunteers would make the right decisions about what they should
do. It may be that you're in a position where your full-fledged climate
advocacy is the right thing to do. And if that's the case, we will have
recommendations of things you can do to take action. But it might also
be the case that what you ought to have your attention on is you, your
family, your community… We trust that whatever is right for you, you'll
make the right decision."
WATCH MARK'S MESSAGE
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If you missed our national call Saturday with communications expert
Hannah Pickard, you can watch a recording here
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. Hannah supports climate communicators in 184 institutions in 38
states, and she told our volunteers that "it is our responsibility to be
spreading climate hope."
Suspending the March fundraiser
The difficult circumstances we're facing with the spread of COVID-19 are
unprecedented, with events unfolding rapidly. In many areas across the
country, non-essential businesses have shut down, schools are closed,
and people have been ordered to stay home. In many ways, the last few
weeks have turned our lives upside down.
We hope that during these formidable challenges, you can count on your
Citizens' Climate community for solidarity and support. Our connections
with each other and the positive actions we take, though now happening
remotely, can still bolster us during uncertain times.
We have decided to suspend our March fundraising campaign at this time.
Implementing an effective and long-lasting climate solution is crucial
to protect our planet, but we want you to take care of yourself and your
loved ones first and foremost. Your sense of financial security is also
important to us, so we don't want you to feel obligated to make a
donation right now.
Please know that your time, energy and talents will always be invaluable
to our organization. We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to
creating a more livable planet for us all.
Training topics
In light of COVID-19 causing us to shift to remote work, CCL has created
a new forum category
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to offer technical support. Think of it as CCL's own "geek squad." Ask
any questions you may have about setting up your computer, using Zoom,
and more. Those with technical support experience are also encouraged to
weigh in with your suggestions.
CCL also offers two ongoing learning series: Citizens' Climate
University for existing volunteers, and Core Volunteer Training for new
volunteers. Here are the next few training sessions you can join:
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
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3/24 Core Volunteer Training: Communicating With Progressives - What are
progressive groups saying about the Energy Innovation Act, and how
should we talk to them about it? CCL State Level Coordinator Jamie
DeMarco offers advice. Learn more
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3/26 Citizens' Climate University: Generating News Coverage Training -
Want to see more stories about your CCL chapter in local media? CCL
Communications Director Flannery Winchester will tell you how to make it
happen. 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 Rob Byron, Lori Byron, and Lisa Del Buono,
the CCL Health Action Team's mission is to secure endorsements from
local and national medical and health-related organizations. The team
also educates ourselves, CCL, and health/healthcare/research
professionals on how climate impacts health. On the team's March 23 call
at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, the guest speaker will be Dr. Andrew
Lewandowski (pictured), who will explain how to talk to every patient
and family about climate and not lose your patients. Dr. Lewandowski is
a pediatrician in Wisconsin who educates people about the impacts of
climate change on human health and advocates for equitable climate
adaptation and mitigation solutions. The team will also touch on how the
current public health situation will influence their upcoming meetings
with their members of Congress.
You can learn about, join, and get call details on the Health Action
Team page
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3/18 - Climate and 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.
3/18 - LDS Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT - Guest speaker is
Rebecca Bateman, executive director of LDS Earth Stewardship.
3/19 - Presbyterian Action Team call at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.
3/19 - Ocean and Seafood Action Team call at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
3/19 - Progressive Outreach Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3/23 - Labor Outreach Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3/23 - Outdoor Industry Outreach Action Team at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
3/24 - Business Climate Leaders Action Team call at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
- Q&A with BCL leaders.
3/25 - Team OIL Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3/25 - Faith Leaders Action Team call at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT - A
discussion of virtual meetings.
3/25 - 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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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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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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Sign up for CCL Community
Connect with other CCL volunteers! Our online volunteer portal is filled
with amazing resources for education, outreach and taking action.
Community's Weekly Bulletin will keep you current on all the latest CCL
news.
Request a CCL Community Login
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