Second Meeting

Last week, I put around 4 hours into my first assignment. On Tuesday, I had my second meeting with Amy. We talked a little about my report on my representatives and my research on carbon emissions. But mostly, she started filling me in on details for our first national webcam conference on Saturday. There, I'm going to practice my first laser talk. These are summaries of whatever issue they're covering at the time. Also, their organizations is planning this event called the million letter march. The idea is that our politicians will become inundated with letters about climate change. My letter is due next Tuesday. We also discussed what I'll be doing for my art piece. On October 8th, Citizens Climate Lobby will have a booth at a farmer's market. What I might be doing is creating a sign or banner for that. So far, I've dedicated 5 hours towards volunteership.

First Meeting

On Tuesday, I had a webcam interview with Amy Bennett of Citizen's Climate Lobby. My position there is now solidified. She didn't say exactly which issues CCL is working on, but she did send me a resource pack to become familiar with. For the eight weeks I'm interning with them, I'll have eight different assignments. My first is to research on California's two senate members and my local representative. I then have to compile a page or two on each's stance when it comes to environmental reform. Throughout the eight weeks, I'll also learn how to schedule an appointment with a congressman and practice "laser talk." I'll elaborate more on that as time passes. I'll be turning in my first assignment and having another webcam chat next Tuesday.

Volunteership Developments

I got the ball rolling a little late, but I am now on way to obtaining a volunteership. The organization I'm currently hoping for is Voice of San Diego, a local source for politics, news, and other interesting articles. Today, I drafted up an email to be reviewed by Eli before I send it off to Grant Barrett, my contact. I hope this works out, since the organization is close to home and school. In general, it seems like it would be a good place for me.

First Post!

This is my 12th grade government class blog. Keep an eye out for lots of posts to come!