Greetings: this seems like a good task for the Energy Committee. And something that could be done fairly quickly if a volunteer or 2 step forward to do an LTE. I will do one LTE for an EP newspaper. Can we also hit Morgantown and Charleston? thanks, paul
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul Wilson pjpaulgrunt@gmail.com Date: Oct 12, 2007 10:59 AM Subject: Fwd: A Federal Energy legislation: [energy activists] Important activist materials To: Paul Wilson pjgrunt@gmail.com
Folks,
The Sierra Club's No. 1 federal legislative priority is to pass a strong energy bill this fall. While some other organizations are devoting time to possible action later this fall on the Lieberman-Warner Global Warming legislation, we frankly believe that real action on global warming will be achieved if we can pass an energy bill that increases the MPG of cars and light trucks and mandates renewable energy standards for utilities. This is a MUST pass bill for us.
In our region, our principal congressional work will be centered in MD, TN and VA. That is not to say that you can't be very helpful in other states by calling your member of congress and writing letters to the editors. Each Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM our DC Energy Team sponsors a conference call to update us on the current status of the energy legislation and strategy. If you would like to join these calls and play a role in passing the energy legislation, please let Allison.forbes@sierraclub.org know of your interest. Also, please let me know, if you have any questions or if you need assistance. See materials attached that Allison sent our to her energy activist list –I apologize you have already received these materials. Thanks, Glen
Glen Besa, Regional Director
Sierra Club Appalachian Region
(DC, DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
422 East Franklin Street, Suite 302
Richmond, VA 23219
O-804-225-9113 x 104
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From: Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org [mailto:Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 8:15 PM To: Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org Subject: [energy activists] Important activist materials
As we continue to build expectations for a strong energy bill that includes the best provisions from the House- and Senate-passed legislation, there are several key activities that will help us raise the noise and create demand.
Ideally, in each congressional district this month, we would place several LTEs in local newspapers, hold a Solutions Tour and get Sierra Club leaders to an in-district meeting with the member of Congress and their staff. I look forward to what we will accomplish...
October actions
1. Send a Letter to the Editor (LTE) of your state and local newspapers. Congressional staff collect any printed references to their bosses: Getting a short letter printed is an easy way to send a strong message to members of Congress and the public. Take advantage of local and national energy news to respond with an LTE calling for action by your Senators and Representative. Get other activists involved. Sample LTEs are attached.
2. Organize a "Solutions Tour" in order to highlight real clean energy and energy efficiency solutions at work in your town or county. The tour should engage your members of Congress and the media: At a press conference at the end of the Tour, call on Congress to take action and pass a strong energy bill this fall. Tours should take place before October 31, if possible, or in early November. Tour materials are attached.
3. Meet with your Representative and Senators. Every member of Congress can demand a strong final energy bill that takes critical steps to curb global warming, create jobs and lower energy bills. Please coordinate with fellow activists, Sierra Club staff and Chapter leaders to set up meetings with your Representative and Senators AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. In-district meeting guidance, including lobby report form, is attached.
Allison Forbes National Conservation Organizer Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Program (202) 548-6583