[Green] Fwd: Write an LTE with me on Thursday, Jan 26!

[George Banziger]

Thanks, Dawn

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On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 9:35 AM Dawn Hewitt via Green <green at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> Dear Greenies,
>
> Even if you’re not involved with CCL, this sounds like a productive and
> worthwhile use of an hour of your (and my) time on Thursday evening. I’m
> going to put it on my calendar and flag this email.
>
> —dawn
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Charlotte Ward <charlotte.ward at citizensclimatelobby.org>
> *Date:* January 19, 2023 at 10:01:14 PM EST
> *To:* Dawn Hewitt <hewitt at earth-maker.com>
> *Subject:* *Write an LTE with me on Thursday, Jan 26!*
> *Reply-To:* Charlotte Ward <charlotte.ward at citizensclimatelobby.org>
>
> 
>   [image: Citizens' Climate Lobby]
> <https://www2.citizensclimatelobby.org/acton/ct/17897/s-154d-2301/Bct/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b:6212/ct0_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A3VWN6Wq8W>
>
>
> *Great Lakes LTE Writing Party *
>
> Dear Great Lakes advocates,
>
> Please join us on Thursday, January 26, at 7 pm CT/ 8 pm ET for our Great
> Lakes LTE Writing Party.
>
> This is an opportunity for anyone to turn up on Zoom, write a letter to
> the editor (LTE), and submit it to a local newspaper before the hour is
> out!
>
> We know that the staffers for our members of Congress monitor the local
> newspapers, so this is an effective way to let them know that climate
> change is a priority issue for their constituents. If we mention our
> elected officials by name in published letters, it is likely to end up on
> their desks!
>
> We will start with a quick six-minute training for anyone who needs it,
> then discuss timely letter-writing opportunities before muting/turning off
> cameras for 20 minutes to write. Letters to the editor average about 250
> words.
>
> After the writing period, participants will return to the group session,
> and anyone who would like to share can read their letters or ask questions.
>
> Please note, this event includes a short visual presentation and helpful
> links to access as you write. Joining the meeting via computer is
> preferable to maximize the experience and resources.
>
>
> *Event details:*Great Lakes LTE Writing Party
> Thursday, January 26
> Time: 7 pm CT/ 8 pm ET
> Here's the link
> <https://www2.citizensclimatelobby.org/acton/ct/17897/s-154d-2301/Bct/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b:6212/ct1_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A3VWN6Wq8W>
> to join the Zoom meeting (Meeting ID: 972 6684 9867/ Passcode: 123)
> You can also RSVP here
> <https://www2.citizensclimatelobby.org/acton/ct/17897/s-154d-2301/Bct/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b:6212/ct2_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A3VWN6Wq8W>
> .
>
>
> *What do you bring to the party?*- Anything climate-related you have
> spotted in a local newspaper. (You will also find timely writing
> suggestions with talking points in our LTE Topics document
> <https://www2.citizensclimatelobby.org/acton/ct/17897/s-154d-2301/Bct/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b:6212/ct3_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A3VWN6Wq8W>
> , which is available to download from the "Media Resources" section of
> CCL Community).
>
> - A notepad and pen if you’d like to write by hand.
>
> - A beverage of your choice (hey, it is a party, after all!).
>
> *Can't make it next Thursday?*
> Consider attending our next CCL national LTE party on Tuesday, February 14
> <https://www2.citizensclimatelobby.org/acton/ct/17897/s-154d-2301/Bct/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b:6212/ct4_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A3VWN6Wq8W>.
> Or watch this quick 3-minute video
> <https://www2.citizensclimatelobby.org/acton/ct/17897/s-154d-2301/Bct/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b/l-sf-rpt-00O1L000007zlAS-400b:6212/ct5_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A3VWN6Wq8W>
> about how to write an effective LTE.
>
> Questions? Email charlotte.ward at citizensclimatelobby.org
>
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