This training is part of the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to empower you - an important member of our volunteer network - to be ready for lobby meetings, both in-district and in D.C. Learn about citizen advocacy, the advantages we hold as citizens in transforming our government and the policies we adopt, and hear stories from CCL volunteers around the country who demonstrate how citizens can build meaningful, long-term relationships with their congressional office. Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:20) Marshall's Story of Empowerment(5:40) Our Opportunity(10:50) Stories Of Empowerment(14:06) The Constituent Advantage(23:55) Building Relationships
CCL Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-101 
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/transformative-power

Lobbying Basics: Transformative Power of Constituent Advocacy

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Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director Jenn Tyler for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Summer 2024 Lobby Meeting (as well as Lobby Training #1 - CCL's Summer 2024 Primary & Secondary Asks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqaxAhygXpo )
Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:51) Primary Asks Review(17:46) Secondary Asks Review & Leaders Letters(22:29) Legislative LandscapeQ&A Discussion ( https://vimeo.com/949937535/709b52da77 )
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/legislative-plan-slides  CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459

CCL Lobby Training: Legislative Plan and Q&A Discussion

Rob Hopkins, one of the founders of the Transition Town movement, shows us how playful imagination can lead to real-world solutions, and you will discover how a life-sized whale made of plastic bags brought a community together to pass groundbreaking legislation

Rob Hopkins on the Role of Imagination in Climate Change Solutions

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's Summer 2024 Primary and Secondary Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their in-person meetings. 
Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(3:38) Primary Ask: PROVE IT Act(15:11) Primary Ask: Clean Energy Permitting Reform(29:06) Secondary Asks(37:07) Leaders Letter and Final Thoughts
Q&A Discussion ( https://vimeo.com/948787304/62252de422 )
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

CCL Training: Summer 2024 Lobby Training #1: Primary & Secondary Asks

Join CCL's State and Local Media Coordinator Charlotte Ward for a training that will provide a broad overview of the opportunities chapters have as we prepare for summer and our Summer Conference to engage with their local news media on climate solutions. 
Presentation Slides:  https://cclusa.org/2024-media-opportunities

CCL Training: Summer Media Opportunities

Sara Eyassu is CCL's Mountain West Fellow and is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern California majoring in environmental studies as a pre-law student. Last summer, she completed a teaching fellowship with Generation Teach where she taught environmental justice to rising sixth graders. This drive encouraged climate advocacy within higher education through membership on the Student Sustainability Committee of the Presidential Working Group on Sustainability in Education, Research, and Operations. She hopes to continue learning through collaborative efforts and equitable sustainability work. Sara will lead a "Youth Takeover" showcasing the work of CCL youth on our May call.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Highlights(4:51) Featured Campus Chapter at Pepperdine(7:54) CCL Youth Great Electrification Challenge(11:42) Youth Lobby Day at Washington(15:13) Climate GOAT campaign(18:48) Student Summit(21:50) Q&A Discussion(26:24)  CCL's May Actions
May Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet Register for the Summer Conference (June 8-11): https://cclusa.org/summer   Pre-Call Video:  https://vimeo.com/944917487 CCL Youth Website and Great Electrification Challenge: https://youth.citizensclimatelobby.org/school-electrification/ CCL Higher Education Website: https://citizensclimatehighered.org/

Lobbying Basics: Transformative Power of Constituent Advocacy

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