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Hi Kree!

Hello all! This is Amanda Mourant from National Audubon Society in Washington, DC. Glad to be here with the Campaigns team.

Jaime Sigaran from DC supporting the campaigns team!! Hi all!!

Thanks for alerting us. Let’s get that updated.

Hello all! My name is Megan Damico, a microbiology PhD student at UNC Greensboro pursuing a career in science policy. Excited to be apart of the webinar!

Look at this photo! A great example of organizing and grassroots power.

We have people from all over the country joining, Florida, Nevada, Utah, North Carolina, SC, Louisiana, etc. etc.

How do you see power in the photo?

media is there

public location

people with a common message

Yes, yes, and yes!

You got it, ding ding ding!

Calm approach, making eye contact.

#NailedIt

I am a cartographer. Love the map!

Hi all please make sure to toggle the drop down chat feature to "all panelists and attendees" so we can see your questions! We want to hear from you.

They weren’t able to see each other

Dan had to change it right before that activity

So now they are able to. They don’t have to toggle I don’t think.

I hope there is a pollinator garden somewhere on that map too. :)

Congrats on Building blocks !!

A loss with city council turned into a positive which energized people to build a long term vision and plan to work in a strong coalition.

each step is Success ! !

We have lots of cormorants down here. Wonderful birds!

George-Indian River Lakes Conservancy- Redwood, NY- Board Member

Partnering with local garden clubs/public gardens can be helpful in terms of accessing a group of people who would potentially care about pollinator gardens, native plants and be a multiplier for city council votes, etc.

Mark J Demyan Aud Soc Greater CLE Ohio

Bob Wells President of Audubon Society of Omaha and advisor to the new University of Omaha Conservation Audubon Campus Chapter

can we get that question typed out?

Do you know if anyone, anywhere, is working to influence the implementation of an odd-even ride rationing system to reduce carbon emissions? They've been happening all over the world, but in the U.S.?In Eugene, OR, we're beginning to talk with elected officials about how to get this idea off the ground.

s task based on a strategy

action to achieve goal

a strategic approach

What is a tactic?

an action that will help implement a strategy

Well thought out plan of attack, so to speak.

What is a tactic?

A vehicle for strategy for a specific outcome

what you do

a specific action to achieve a goal

a strategy that is planned in order to reach a goal

An algorithm with a specific goal

Our tactics move us closer to our short, intermediate, and long term goals.

Audubon needs to partner with CNN for a town hall series / documentary in the near future.

Tactics always come last! First define your goals and strategy, then you can go over tactics. Think about how tactics create leadership and it isn't just a one off.

Yes, holding town halls are a tactic! It can help bring attention and build urgency to an issue.

What is the difference between influence and power? Influence is persuasive. If you have influence, you are able to persuade your decision maker to do something.

Power is more dynamic. Depending upon the type of power that you hold, you could have more control over a meeting. Bringing people with you is important!

Thank you for bringing up power of the internet!

And digital! :)

Someone who does not intimidate or divide people on important issues, but shows respect for all possibilities, in order to come to the best solution (s). It is how you project your energy. Think positive not negative.

We will be sending along the recording, and can send along the slides too. Thanks.

Great point: Power comes from people.

Richard B agree... the more the Merrier !! that is a Get their Attention ! ! .

In Montana, a bunch of hunters all gathered at the Capitol all wearing hunter orange to stress the importance of public lands.

Vote your conscience on November 3, 2020. Change will happen...

Almost 500 people gathered.

Who is the best storyteller in your group? It could be a fisherman, a school teacher, or business person. Take a look at your power map to see what moves your legislator closer to say yes!

One thing I have found: it is more effective to present a solution the decisionmaker can simply adopt than to present a problem and make them find a solution.

Good point.

I agree with you Richard

Don't be shy! Be persistent and be polite :-)

You have to know what to ask for

Go over your script, and practice, practice, practice!

Diversity in the animal world is just as important as building societies everywhere. Humanity has evolved faster than the animal world can keep up. A global slow down is a good thing, when it comes to slowing people's materialistic desires, I think...

Do you recommend actually reading the script, just so you don't forget important points? Especially for those new to such meetings.

Decisionmakers can sometimes deflect. But don't get discouraged, stay focused on your ask.

For example, a commitment to vote on a bill that is scheduled soon.

Doesn't a little humor often help?

Debrief immediately! Do it while it is fresh and hot in your mind.

For anyone that does want to get out there with us, we’ve got a ReWild Rally tomorrow morning at San Diego City Hall! rewildmissionbay.org

Or bring a (bird!) notecard with you and have everyone sign it before you leave.

Start Podcasts

Great points, Gregory!

10 minutes left.

Does NAS have a training on creating podcasts?

Yes. That would be very helpful.

Are you interested in a c3 or c4 action fund webinar?

yes, it would be valuable

Let us know!

I would like to hear a podcast about c3 vs. c4. as a member who is willing and able to lobby, I need to know what is ok and not ok

yes, it gets very confusing

where can I find the manual you referenced earlier

agree that it is good information to know

I feel like the more guidance, the better! I would happily watch a webinar every Tuesday!

We will be sending the manual in the follow-up email coming in the next day or so.

yes, can we click on a pdf of the manual?

We will be sending the manual in the follow-up email coming in the next day or so.

We will be following up with details on our next webinar, on office hours, next steps, and the advocacy manual.

Is there any difference in the way county commissioners should be approached? We are dealing with destruction of sensitive habitat in this county and cannot get commissioners to understand our objections. They only seem to listen to the developers.

Manual is here:https://www.audubon.org/sites/default/files/ch1_aud_advocacymanual_v2a.pdf

what is the #1 tactic to deal with a flat out no, or address opposition (e.g. development vs. preservation)

Can you tell us about how to schedule office hours with all of you?

That is not the full manual. It is available here: audubon.org/campaignmanual

Okay, thanks. My bookmark is out of date.

No problem! Glad you have the full manual now, and thanks for sharing with the group.

We will also send along the link in the follow-up, along with the recording of this webinar - and other resources.

Very good comments from marisa

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Keep the momentum going, don't back down.

do I find the scheduler by

Do you find this schelual

which offic

Power to the people who care about preserving the environment as a high priority without trying to take advantage of others, for personal gains. Team work makes the dream work!

How do we build coalitions with other organizations, especially environmental or science interest groups?

We also need to reach out to hunters and anglers....

Thanks for joining us. For those that need to drop off - we will be sending around a follow up. Our next webinar is “Campaigns 101” coming up in April. And office hours happening March 17 at 3pm ET.

Can you post a good elevator pitch template for :30 or a 3:00?

are we as Audubon members permitted to represent ourselves in a meeting with a state legislator as representing our chapter or Audubon? Or not? Or is this webinar geared towards existing campaign leaders?

Thank you for your work, heart , and soul everyone!!!

Thank you!

Next webinar is April 14th at 5pm - Campaigns 101

Thank you everyone!

Thank You from Aud Soc Greater CLE … hope to see you on the Lobby Trail ! !

Thanks to all the panelists and participants!

Thanks for joining!

thank you

Hope to see you next time!

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Thank you!

Thanks for a great webinar

Can I send you a sketch

how do i

thanks from Dianne in Decatur, IL.

Thank you from Bexar Audubon Society!