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CCL Newsletter, May 2020

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Table of Contents:

Conference registration open

Take action this week 

Qualified Charitable Distributions 

Outreach: Virtual presentations 

Training topics

This week on the CCL blog 

Register for CCL's June virtual conference

The nation's attention is focused on the COVID-19 emergency, but the
other crisis that is disrupting our lives — climate change — is not
going away. Though we can't come together in Washington this year, CCL
is holding a virtual conference starting Saturday, June 13, and
registration is now open.

The conference, " A Community Stronger Than COVID

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," will be held on Zoom from 1 to 5 p.m. ET. In-depth seminars will also
be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 14. The conference is
free.

Join CCL's virtual conference to learn about the path ahead for climate
change policy.

Get updated on the prospect of climate change action from members of
Congress, journalists and other climate organizations.

Get trained on how to engage your member of Congress and others in your
community about climate change.

Connect virtually with others from around the country who are concerned
about climate change and working to get Congress to act on climate.

Although the conference does not include lobbying this year, in a
separate activity our CCL chapters will lobby congressional offices on
Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17. The process for forming lobby
teams varies from district to district. Contact your local chapter
leader, congressional liaison or regional coordinator

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to find out the local process and availability of slots on the team, as
well as to let them know of your interest in participating. All meeting
team assignments, meeting plans and practice meetings for this June will
be handled locally, similar to in-district meetings. (Schedules will not
be sent out by CCL Headquarters.)

REGISTER NOW

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Other news:

CCL Canada holds virtual conference: More than 100 people gathered
online Monday for CCL Canada's Spring Rendezvous. The conference
featured Climate Advocate Training and presentations on climate lawsuits
and carbon pricing policies around the world. One of the presenters,
Jason Dion from the Canadian Institute of Climate Choices, acknowledged
CCL Canada for its work on carbon fee and dividend: "You folks were
saying it early and often and should take some credit for where we are
today." Check out recordings from the conference here

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CCL call with Rep. Hank Johnson: CCL group leaders and liaisons
participated in a special call recently with Congressman Hank Johnson
(D-GA), one of the cosponsors of the Energy Innovation Act. A short
video featuring clips from that call is now available to watch — and
share! — on CCL's Facebook

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, Twitter

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and Instagram

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profiles.

CCL staffers on Instagram Live: Have you been tuning in to more IG Live
videos since the pandemic? Now you can tune into CCL's! We've started
going live with CCL staffers like Danny Richter

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and Sara Wanous to chat about their work, their favorite quarantine
entertainment, and everything in between. Staffers also take questions
from CCL's IG followers, so follow CCL's Instagram account

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to participate in future sessions.

Hang out with CCL's Clara Fang: If you're not on Instagram, you can
still participate in our regular staff hangouts. This week, you can hang
out with CCL's Higher Education Outreach Coordinator, Clara Fang, who
manages CCL groups on 50 college campuses and our internship program.
Get to know her and the work she does a little better during our hangout
this Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Grab a brown bag lunch or cup of tea and join
in. Details and upcoming hangouts here

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Take action this week

If you have a little time: Watch or listen to the recording of CCL's May
national meeting

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, which took place last Saturday with guest speaker Dr. Natasha
DeJarnett from the National Environmental Health Association. Dr.
DeJarnett took questions from CCLers about the intersections of public
health, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the
recording

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If you have more time : Watch our recent training video on " Handling
challenging questions about the Energy Innovation Act

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." This will help you get ready to talk about the Energy Innovation Act
during your online grassroots and grasstops outreach over the summer.
Watching with a friend or group on Zoom makes it easy and fun to
practice your answers.

You can also connect with your nearest CCL chapter

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to take action in your community, or join one of CCL's national online
Action Teams

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to take action on specific topics like agriculture, health, faith, and
more. Browse CCL Community's Event Calendar

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to find upcoming events, trainings, and calls you can join.

Attention supporters 70.5 years old (and better!)

Thank you for all that you do as volunteers, leaders, and donors to
build such a powerful grassroots climate movement. Amidst today's
changing landscapes, we want to share important information about your
IRA distributions and how your donations can support our momentum
towards a livable world.

If you are 70.5 years of age or better, you're eligible to make a
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your traditional
IRA to Citizens' Climate Education Corp, our 501(c)(3) branch. These
gifts are 100% tax-free, whether or not you itemize for your tax
returns. You can use our new tool to make your gift online in less than
ten minutes today.

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This year, Congress waived the 2020 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
in response to COVID-19. So while a QCD gift won't subtract from your
2020 RMD, it is still a highly tax-efficient way to ensure CCL's
presence in the halls of Congress as they rebuild our post-COVID
economy.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your IRA and Citizens'
Climate in light of the current situation, please do not hesitate to
reach out. You can contact the development team at
[email protected] or call the home office at 619-437-7142.

BEGIN A QCD GIFT HERE

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Outreach: Connecting online during Earth Day

Social distancing has made our grassroots and grasstops outreach
challenging, to say the least. CCL volunteers in the Mid-Atlantic
region, however, didn't let the pandemic stop them from connecting with
environmental allies and engaging with those who want to help Mother
Earth. They invited several organizations in the region like Audubon and
Sierra Club to participate in an online event on Earth Day. Each group
was invited to show a short video and suggest an action after their
presentation. After the videos were shown, they broke out into rooms of
three to four people to share what they learned and commit to one
action. This was like an Earth Day tabling event, where you meet others
and share what you learned and what you committed to for Earth Day. The
event was a great way for groups to learn about each other, build
relationships with allies in the region and get more people engaged to
help the environment during these challenging times.

CCL volunteers are regularly activating the " five levers

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" of political will in their communities. If you'd like to learn more
about working with other environmental organizations like these
volunteers did, read this training on Environmental Organization
Outreach.

CHECK OUT THE TRAINING

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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:

5/14 Citizens' Climate University: Reframing: Moving People from
Resistance to Support - What can you do when the person you're talking
to pushes back? Learn how to reframe the discussion for a more positive
outcome. Learn more

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5/19 Core Volunteer Training: Understanding the Basics of Congress -
Curious about the legislative process and what life is like for members
of Congress and their staff? This training provides the basics you need
to know. Learn more

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5/21 Citizens' Climate University: Lobbying 301: Handling Difficult
Scenarios - Lobby meetings can sometimes go off the rails. When that
happens, it's good to know to get things back on track. 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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This week on the CCL blog

Endorsements from wineries: Having enjoyed success with beer brewers
endorsing the Energy Innovation Act, the Business Climate Leaders are
now exploring support from wineries. The Finger Lakes region of upstate
New York, home to 20 vineyards and Republican Congressman Tom Reed, is
proving to be fertile ground for endorsements. Read more

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Hayhoe's Earth Day message: We couldn't let the 50th anniversary of
Earth Day go by without doing something special, so we invited our
favorite climate communicator, Katharine Hayhoe, to present during a
virtual Earth Day event last month. Check out our post to get a recap
and watch Dr. Hayhoe's message. Read more

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Share your story: Are you interested in being featured in a video or on
CCL's blog? Sign up to share your story

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about COVID-19, your climate advocacy, or anything else on your mind.
We'll contact you to schedule a conversation.

Stay Connected - Make sure CCL's emails are in your inbox
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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.
RSVP 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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Donate now to support our climate action work

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