Climate Advocate Training Workshop: #CCL2021 #PushForAPrice June Conference

Geared for new volunteers (and seasoned volunteers who want a refresher) to understand CCL's method and vision, and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running. Includes a mock lobby meeting so you are well prepared for June 14-18 Virtual Lobby Week (if you are participating). In this interactive workshop you will: practice how to find and build common ground, review the details of HR 2307, learn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/june-catw

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:52) CCL’s Values, Organization & Structure
(13:00) Building Common Ground & Savor vs. Savor Activity
(27:58) How to Create Political Will
(44:43) CCL's Methodology & Motivational Interviewing Practice
(53:18) The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act
(1:14:39) Preparing For Your Lobby Meeting

Elli works to start new chapters in communities across the US. She hosts CCL’s weekly Intro Calls and trains volunteers around the world to lead Climate Advocate Training Workshop; she also works closely with volunteers in coal and agricultural communities, ensuring that all voices find a place at the solutions table–a passion founded on her own family roots in Appalachia and rural Maryland. Elli’s work is informed by her 15 years in nonprofit management.

Solemi supports Florida, Alabama, and Georgia CCL chapters. She is currently enrolled as a Political Science student at Florida Gulf Coast University and has been a grassroots activist and community organizer for many years in FL. Prior to CCL, she worked as the co-host of a Spanish language TV talk show based in Southwest FL where she had the opportunity to research and conduct in-depth personal interviews with political candidates and politicians.

As Education & Engagement Director Brett strives to develop learning pathways that create the most empowered, informed citizen lobbyists possible. Brett began his career in northern MN as a wilderness program director & instructor for several outdoor education non-profits. Connecting civic engagement with democratic participation & issues-based advocacy, Brett has a PhD in Public Policy/Political Economy, & taught undergraduate policy courses, secondary social studies, & campus sustainability.