CCL MI State Conference: Building Bridges - Inspiring Action!
About this Event
Hear updates on legislation in Lansing and DC, including a new bipartisan Balcony Solar bill! Learn about innovations in Net-Zero housing development, urban forests and native meadows. Hone your Bridge-building skills as we prepare for lobbying in DC and meeting with our Michigan legislators.
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Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday Evening Reception
Info: For those attending the MiCAN Conference Friday or arriving Friday evening, join CCL volunteers for an informal gathering at the Kellogg Center’s State Room from 7:00-9:00. Light appetizers provided; you can purchase your favorite beverage. If the weather is nice we can move to the East Patio.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration/Breakfast
Info: A chance to meet volunteers from around the state and hear what others are up to.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Conference Opening - Legislative Panel
Info: Hear from Michigan Senators Sue Shink, Jeff Irwin and Ed McBroom, and Representatives Betsy Coffia, John Roth, and Will Snyder on what’s happening with clean energy legislation in the state.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break/Transition
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Choose from Climate Advocate Lobby Training (for new volunteers), a conversation with ITC representative Ben Tirrell of ITC about Transmission Lines & Public Engagement, or join a guided tour of MSU's Botanical Garden.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break/Transition
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Update from Washington DC
Info: Hear the latest from CCL’s VP of Government Affairs, Jenn Tyler.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Info: A chance to connect with other volunteers, go for a walk on MSU campus, get ready for the afternoon.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Hear what other communities are doing…and what you might do in yours! Learn about a Net-Zero Housing Development in Ann Arbor or talk with folks who are installing urban pocket forest and native meadows.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break/Transition
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Building Bridges--skills to connect across divides
Info: First, we will hear from Ed Rivet, Executive Director of Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, about one of the latest bipartisan energy bills in Lansing--Plug in Solar. Then we'll work with CCL National staff to explore how we use our BRIDGE skills to connect with people on all sides of the political spectrum and help get this legislation passed!
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Break/Transition
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Wrap up and a Call to Action!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 50.00
