[ESSP] Fwd: climate campaign MA summit - FINAL AGENDA AND LOGISTICS

[Vanessa Paulman]

>Hi Vanessa, could you send this along to essp? It is the logistical and
>scheduling info.
>
>Thx!
>
>Dhyana
>
>Hey all,
>
>The Massachusetts Climate Campaign summit is being held this Sunday, October 3
>at Tufts University in Medford from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it isn't too late
>to register!  Just contact me at 617-967-1740 or aditya.nochur at tufts.edu with
>your name, school, and contact info by this Thursday if you are interested in
>attending, just so we can have an idea of how many people to expect (you are
>still most welcome even if you don’t RSVP in advance!).  Don’t miss this
>exciting opportunity to help build a strong state network of student activists
>committed to working around climate and renewable energy issues!
>
>The agenda and final logistical information about parking and directions are
>included in this message.  Lunch will be included, and if you want to get in
>on Saturday we will be able to accomodate you for the night.  Hope to see you
>all on Sunday, and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions!  And as
>always, please pass on the word.  Thanks!
>
>--Adi Nochur
>
>
>Massachusetts Climate Campaign Summit
>October 3, 2004
>Tufts University
>Medford, MA
>
>Brought to you by: The Climate Campaign, EnviroCitizen,
>Student Environmental Action Coalition, MassPIRG,
>Clean Water Action, Clean Power Now,
>Tufts Institute of the Environment
>
>** all sessions to take place in Cabot 302 unless otherwise noted **
>
>AGENDA
>
>10:00 – 10:30                Registration
>
>10:30 – 11:00        Welcoming remarks and introduction to Climate Campaign
>and
>Energy Action coalitions
>        
>The Climate Campaign seeks to build a strong network of students active around
>climate and renewable energy issues in the Northeast; Energy Action plans to
>make a powerful political statement about clean energy around the upcoming
>Presidential elections.  Learn about the resources these organizations have to
>offer, and what you can do to get involved!
>
>11:00 – 12:00        Climate issues in the state of Massachusetts
>
>Governor Romney’s recently released Climate Protection Plan, a pending bill
>requiring increased energy efficiency for appliances, and the proposed Cape
>Wind project all have profound implications for climate security in
>Massachusetts.  Learn about these issues and ways we students can take action
>around them as we work towards a sustainable energy future.  (Jed Thorp, Clean
>Water Action; Colin Peppard, MassPIRG; Charley Cummings, Clean Power Now)
>
>12:00 – 12:50        Break for lunch
>
>1:00 – 1:30        Keynote speech: “Climate Action on Campuses” (Anja
>Kollmuss,
>Tufts Climate Initiative)
>
>
>1:30 – 2:20        Skills trainings, Round 1
>        
>Campus Organizing: Learn how to run a successful clean energy campaign on your
>campus!  (Laura Inkeles, EnviroCitizen)  Room: Olin 101
>
>Lobbying: Learn about the roles of lobbyists and how to talk with your
>representatives about the issues that concern you! (Riley Neugebauer,
>EnviroCitizen)  Room: Olin 102
>
>Media and Messaging: Learn how to create an effective message, interact with
>reporters, and use the media to raise the profile of your campaign!  (Adi
>Nochur, EnviroCitizen)  Room: Olin 103
>
>Running Effective Meetings: Learn how to get more students to your meetings,
>keep them there, and empower them to become strong leaders!  (Matt Soycher,
>Student Environmental Action Coalition)  Room: Olin 107
>
>2:30 – 3:20        Skills trainings, Round 2 (same as round 1)
>
>3:30 – 4:20        Break-out sessions
>        
>Share resources and brainstorm ways we can take action on both campus and
>state policy levels!  Schools will split off by region as follows:
>
>•        Boston/urban schools: Olin 101
>•        Suburban schools: Olin 102
>•        Worcester/central MA schools: Olin 103
>•        Western MA schools: Olin 107
>
>4:30        Reconvene, debrief and closing statements       
>
>
>
>All sessions are going to be held in either the Cabot Center, room 302 or the
>Olin Center.  Both buildings are right next to each other on Packard Avenue. 
>A campus map that also shows parking locations can be found at
>http://publicsafety.tufts.edu/adminsvc/parking/medford-
>somerville/map_medford.html.
>
>DIRECTIONS TO THE TUFTS CAMPUS: visit
>http://admissions.tufts.edu/directions.htm.  A note for those taking the
>subway: if you exit the Davis Square stop on the Holland Avenue side and cross
>the street, you can wait there for the Tufts shuttle to take you to campus. 
>The first shuttle on Sunday morning leaves Davis Square around 10:10 a.m., and
>they continue every half hour thereafter.  Get off outside the Olin Center.
>
>PARKING INFORMATION: October 3 falls on our homecoming weekend, and parking
>will be tight.  You can park on Boston Avenue without a permit if you want to
>try your luck there.  For those feeling less adventurous, your best bet is to
>contact us if you’re driving in and know the license plate number of the
>vehicle you will be driving, and we can buy you a day pass in advance.  Passes
>will also be available on Sunday at the Department of Public Safety at 419
>Boston Avenue.  These passes will allow you to park in any lot or area that
>would normally require a decal or a pass, as shown in the previously linked
>map.  Visit http://publicsafety.tufts.edu/adminsvc/parking/medford-
>somerville/index.html for more information.


-- 
Vanessa Paulman       
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

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