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Citizens’ Climate Lobby NM

March 19, 2026

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Outline

Introductions
Celebration
5 minutes of action
Earth Day events
Extra stuff: actions to take outside of the meeting, CCL National events and resources, and community opportunities
Tabling 101 presented by the National Youth Action Team

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Introductions

Log your attendance�
Reminder of our values�
Introduce yourself in the chat:
Name and pronouns (optional)
City
How are you planning to ring in spring?

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First (or second) time joiners, want to say hi?

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Celebration

5 mins

👏Share an advocacy success from the last month

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5 minutes to take action!

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Send an email to advocate for permitting reform

Invite a friend to CCL’s virtual conservative conference

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Become a monthly CCL donor!

Monthly gifts in March are matched through 2026!

Interested in actions outside of the meeting?

Take the new carbon pricing survey

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Pause

Let’s debrief! (2 mins)

💭How did it feel to take these actions?

Exciting

Scary

Empowering

Strange

Uncomfortable

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Earth Day events

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Join or host a CCL table

Attend as a community member

Fundraise for CCL volunteers joining the summer conference in DC

Collect constituent letters to bring to DC

Take Action handout

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Earth Day events�…or at least, the ones we know about so far!

CCL confirmed (we have 1+ volunteers, you just have to join)

April 18, 10am-2pm: Earth Day Festival at Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Los Alamos (Contact Sara: mason.saraann@gmail.com)
April 18 (tentative): Gila Earth Day/Continental Trail Days (contact Martha: marthamdelrio@gmail.com)
April 22, 11am-3pm: Taos High School Youth Climate Summit (Contact Sara: mason.saraann@gmail.com)

See other options on the next slide…

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Earth Day events�…or at least, the ones we know about so far!

Openings for a CCL table (but we need a volunteer to lead these)

April 18: Las Cruces – “Earth Day at the Plaza”
April 18: Santa Fe County – Annual Earth Day Celebration
April 18: Alamogordo – Earth Day (Alameda Park Zoo)
April 22: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque – Earth Day at the Agri-Nature Center
April 23: UNM Sustainability Expo – Thursday, April 23, 2026 (most likely), 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., on/near Cornell Mall (sustexpo@unm.edu)
April 26: Albuquerque – Earth Day New Mexico Festival (Balloon Fiesta Park)

Community events (go as a participant, not a representative of CCL, have fun and meet people!)

April 25, 9am, plant and repot seedlings in Keystone Heritage Park in El Paso, TX with the DSA and other local organizations (contact Daniel: danielcjurado@gmail.com)

Want to add another CCL table? Reach out to us so we can support you!

mason.saraann@gmail.com

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Actions to take outside of the meeting

Plan an activity for spring recess

Plan an activity for election season

Complete the first unit of BRIDGE

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Plan an activity for spring recess

Members of Congress will be on recess from March 30 to April 10. When they’re back home in the district or state they serve, it creates a great opportunity for local CCLers to further build your relationship with the office and show local support for our climate policy priorities, including permitting reform. Here are a two ways you can use February to get prepared for an effective spring recess period.

Keep an eye on your MOC’s website, social media, or email newsletter for news of any spring events they may be planning locally during the recess. Another option is to proactively plan your own event or activity to help connect with your Member of Congress. Our In-District Activities with Members of Congress training page has lots of ideas and best practices.

Note that these are NOT lobbying activities but rather a chance to build relationships! However, please coordinate with us so we can ensure that this sets our chapter up for success during summer lobbying and other campaign season events (mason.saraann@gmail.com).

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Plan an activity for election season

Election season activities will begin as early as May for primary elections. This is a great time for CCLers to engage both candidates and voters to make sure climate is a priority and that as many people vote as possible. If you’re interested, here’s what you can do to get ready…

Watch this campaign season and election activities training (be sure to click the link to log your training) and begin planning an activity to engage candidates.
Watch this TED Talk about the Environmental Voter Project and commit to supporting one of their campaigns, either as an individual or by hosting a phone banking or postcarding party.
In 2024, CCL NM members completed more than 1500 letters from Vote Fwd. Read this Vote Fwd how to guide and commit to supporting them, either as an individual or by hosting a letter writing party!
We have many CCL NM members who are are artistically inclined! Would you like to host a climate voter art contest or a climate voter pin-making night? Reach out to mason.saraann@gmail.com to plan!

Let us know what activity you choose so we can coordinate and support you! m ason.saraann@gmail.com

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Complete the first unit of BRIDGE

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Upcoming CCL NM events

Why Electrify?: A Rewiring America Presentation (March 30, 6-7pm MST)

https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/3436964851

Meeting ID: 343 696 4851

Passcode: 696696

From Categories to Connections: A Communication Skills Activity (April 6, 6-7pm MST)

Time: Apr 6, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/3436964851

Meeting ID: 343 696 4851

Passcode: 696696

Next statewide Zoom call (Thursday, April 16, 5:30pm MST)

https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/87848141869

Meeting ID: 878 4814 1869

Passcode: 417643

Topics: Monthly action(s), Geothermal energy

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CCL National resources & events

Conservative Conference (Sat., April 18) and Lobby Day (Tues., April 21)
For right-of-center CCLers: Apply to attend by March 31, and register by April 2.

For all CCLers: Register for select portions of the livestream program through April 17.

May Monthly Meeting: Sat., May 9, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT�

CCL’s Live Informational Session every Wednesday

National Monthly Meetings

Monthly new training on BRIDGE: cclusa.org/BRIDGE

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CCL National resources & events, cont.

Build Faster and Key Messages (CCL Permitting Reform Series) 3/19/26
Guest speaker on Health Action Team Call (3/23 6:30pmMT) Lauren O'Brien from the Center for Climate Integrity
Carbon Pricing Action Team Monthly Meeting (3/25 11amMT)
Applying Moral Foundations to Climate Messaging (CCL BRIDGE Training #3) 3/26 6pmMT
Youth event-Amplify Your VOICE Orientation Call 3/29 5pmMT for middle school/high school. RSVP
Fair Permitting Certainty and KeyMessages (CCL Permitting Reform Series) 4/2/26

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ABC Promise Plastic Recycling Program

What?

Collect plastic bottle caps to transform into durable outdoor furniture.

Why?

To raise awareness about plastic use.

How to participate?

Contact info@rotarylosalamos.org to register a collection site.
Collect clean, acceptable plastic caps.
Volunteer to sort, clean, and store caps.
Donate or fundraise to help with processing and transport fees.

Goal

Collect at least 250 lbs of caps depending on the furniture you want.
At 1,000 lbs, Rotary will deliver caps for processing and return with your furniture.

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Please join 350 New Mexico and the New Mexico Solar Energy Association for this exploration of practical, cost-effective pathways to decarbonized housing, focusing on fossil fuels-free construction and a new building-science–based approach capable of reducing heating and cooling energy use by up to 90%.

Joaquin Karcher designed the first certified passive house in New Mexico, co-authored the New Mexico Earthen Materials Building code which was adopted internationally and has designed homes in Germany, New Mexico, Arizona and the Navajo Nation. His focus now is on affordable, zero-carbon, ultra-efficient residences powered entirely by solar energy zeroedesign website

Monday, March 23, 2026 6:30 PM

More information and Zoom registration.

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Tabling 101

CCL NYAT Outreach Team

Aanya, Tess, & Emily

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My Story

Emily

Active Member of CCL’s National Youth Action Team

Outreach

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My Story

Aanya

Active Member of CCL’s National Youth Action Team

Outreach

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My Story

Tess

Active Member of CCL’s National Youth Action Team

Outreach

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What is Tabling?

Tabling is setting up a table at an event or buzzing area to communicate, connect, and engage.

Become a member

Of Citizens’ Climate

Lobby!

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Why Do We Table?

Creates an emotional connection
Garners initial interest
Improves lobbying and communication skills
Strengthens and develops relationships

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Public Events

Where Does Tabling Happen?

Conferences

CCL and other group events

Library Book Fair
Farmers’ Market
Local event/town gathering
Earth Day Rally

Energy
Environment
Education
University Events

Movie Nights
Panel Discussions
Chapter Meetings
Workshops

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Preparation

Logistics

Delegate Responsibilities

Permission and Registration

501c3 - Registration Discount

Booth Size and Dimensions
Tables/Chairs provided?
Power?

Event Coordinator
Setup
Tabling coverage (talking to people)
Cleanup
Data Entry

Letters to Congress

Member Management

Follow up

Emily - First and foremost in preparing for a tabling event is permission and registration. You’ll need to contact the event organizers, and sometimes they’ll need you to register for the event. When registering, it’s helpful to tell them that you’re a 501c3 non-profit organization, because it could get you a registration discount. You’ll also want to know the booth size and dimensions, so that you can decide what size table you need and how you’ll set up all your things. It will be very difficult to table without tables and chairs. So you should find out if tables and chairs will be supplied by the event hosts or if CCLers will need to bring their own. Some tabling events may want to use an online signup sheet or run a carbon fee and dividend video on repeat. In those cases, you should find out if there will be power at the event.

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At the Table

Must-haves

Table
Tent (if outside)
Information session flyer
Sign up sheets
Pens
Clipboard
Action (ie. letter)

Recommended items

Banner
Accomplishments
Call to action
Stand up frames

Activities

Constituent comment forms
Camera
Coloring Books

Handouts

Flyers and brochures
Fact sheets
Cookies (free IF write member of Congress)

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Activity Idea - Where are YOU on climate change?

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Games for Engagement

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Games for Engagement

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Feedback

Success hinges on

After finishing tabling at an event, always look back on:

Engagement efforts
Areas for improvement
Success of the event

Standing in front
Being friendly
Engaging passerby in conversation to build an emotion tie

Aanya- After every tabling event, it’s important that we take time to look back and evaluate how things went. This helps us improve future outreach and make our time more effective.�

First, we think about our engagement efforts.� Ask questions like: Did we start conversations with people? Did we invite them to learn more about climate solutions? Did we get sign-ups or meaningful interactions?
Next, we identify areas for improvement.� For example, we might notice that our messaging wasn’t clear, the table setup could be better, or we didn’t approach as many people as we could have.
We also look at the overall success of the event.� This could include how many conversations we had, how many people signed up for updates, or how many showed interest in taking climate action.
Sometimes we collect this feedback through event evaluation forms or short surveys, which help us understand what worked well and what needs adjustment.
A big part of success at the table comes down to how we interact with people.
It’s very important to be friendly and welcoming. A smile or simple greeting can make someone much more likely to stop and talk.
Finally, we try to engage passersby in conversation rather than just handing out materials.� When we connect with someone and build a small emotional connection, they’re much more likely to care about the issue and stay involved.
By reflecting on these things after each event, we continuously improve our outreach and strengthen our impact.

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Tips and Tricks (from our team!)

In attitude:

Positivity
Be interested, not interesting
Speak conversationally
Get out in front of table
Talk about non-partisan approach
Identify similarities instead of differences

In conversation:

“Do you have time to write a quick letter to your congressman about climate change?”
Avoid hot button issues
Avoid dire (urgent and depressing) messages, speak about solutions
Talk about training resources
Follow up

Aanya

This slide shares some tips and tricks our team has learned from real tabling experience. These are small things, but they make a big difference in how people respond to us.

In terms of attitude:

First, stay positive. People are much more likely to engage when the energy at the table feels hopeful and welcoming rather than negative or overwhelming.
A helpful mindset is to be interested, not interesting. Instead of trying to impress people with facts, focus on listening and learning what they care about.
Speak conversationally. You don’t need to sound like you’re giving a speech. Just talk to people naturally, like you would in any everyday conversation.
It also helps to stand out in front of the table rather than sitting behind it. This makes you more approachable and makes it easier to start conversations with people walking by.
Another important point is to emphasize Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s non-partisan approach. CCL works with people across the political spectrum, which helps keep conversations constructive.
Finally, try to identify similarities instead of differences. If someone shares a concern, like wanting a healthy environment for their kids, that’s a great place to connect.

When it comes to conversation:

A simple opener we sometimes use is: “Do you have time to write a quick letter to your congressman about climate change?”� Questions like this give people a clear and easy way to participate.
It’s also helpful to avoid hot-button political issues that could derail the conversation.
Try not to focus on doom-and-gloom messages. Instead of emphasizing how bad things are, focus on solutions and actions people can take.
You can also mention training resources for people who want to get more involved with CCL.
And finally, remember the importance of following up with people who show interest. That’s how one quick conversation at a table can turn into long-term engagement.�

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Incorporating BRIDGE

People react to messages intuitively first, and then rationally justify them afterwards.

Solution: Start with values, trust, belonging, and shared concerns before focusing on facts

Once someone feels respected and understood, they become open to reflection and learning
Shift from convincing to connecting

Instead of trying to win an argument, understand what matters to that person and speak to those values

Try not to get frustrated and judgemental, even if you don’t agree with someone

Affirming shared values
Creating space for people to think out loud
Inviting reflection and lowering identity threat

Key concepts

Aanya- Some of you may have heard about CCL’s new initiative called BRIDGE. BRIDGE is a set of trainings that you can take that teach about building relationships and connecting with other about climate change. One of the best places to use these skills is tabling. Here are some tips.

One important idea is that people usually react to messages emotionally or intuitively first, and then they justify their reaction with facts afterward. Because of this, it can help to start conversations by focusing on shared values, trust, and common concerns before jumping straight into statistics or policy details.
When someone feels respected and understood, they are much more open to thinking about new ideas or learning something new. A big goal of these conversations is simply to create that sense of respect and understanding.
BRIDGE also encourages us to shift from trying to convince someone to trying to connect with them. Instead of trying to win an argument, we can focus on understanding what matters most to the other person and speaking to those values.
It’s also important to stay calm and not become frustrated or judgmental, even if someone expresses an opinion we disagree with. Keeping the conversation respectful helps keep the door open for future dialogue.
Some key concepts in the BRIDGE approach include affirming shared values, giving people space to think out loud, and inviting reflection instead of pressuring someone to change their mind immediately.�

Overall, the idea is that strong relationships and respectful conversations are often more powerful than trying to overwhelm people with information. These approaches can make our tabling conversations more meaningful and more productive.

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Questions?

Type them in chat!!

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Thank You!

Aanya, Tess, Emily

E-mail: youth@citizensclimatelobby.org

www.citizensclimatelobby.org