Power Shift '09 Needs YOU!

[Angie De Soto]

Hello Amazing VAPS Planners!

I wanted to pass along this great opportunity to get involved in the next National Power Shift conference!  All of the contact info you need is listed below, so get involved if you have a little time :)

Much Love,
Angie

POWER SHIFT 2009 Needs YOU!

Power Shift '09 will bring upwards of 10,000 students and youth from all over the country to DC for an inspiring weekend (Feb. 27- March 2, 2009) of learning, planning and action to hold our leaders accountable for their positions and actions (or lack thereof) in addressing the climate crisis.  If you weren't part of Power Shift '07, check out the website to get a sense of why you should be part of Power Shift '09. 

The Power Shift '09 Steering Committee has created the following structure of sub-committees to guide the planning of Power Shift '09.  Each of the following 5 sub-committees are led by co-chairs (one coalition staff member and one coalition student).  Each Sub-committee ultimately reports to the Steering Committee, which is made up of both staff and students. 

Take a look at the Roles & Responsibilities document for a full description of what each sub-committee is tasked to work on, and how sub-committee members will be involved in Power Shift 09 planning.

How to join:
All calls are open to anyone who wants to join, however we are asking for individuals who can make a COMMITMENT to regular participation.  If you can participate regularly in the call time listed below for the sub-committee you are interested in contributing to, please complete this QUICK form. 

SUB-COMMITTEE CALL TIMES & CONTACT INFO.:
(NOTE: Call times may vary or be postponed during the week of the election.  Contact the co-chairs directly for call information, or they will be in touch with you if you complete the above form).

Agenda & Program Sub-Committee:
Co-Chairs: 
Kari Fulton (Staff), 202-210-1766, karifu...@gmail.com
Rachel Guillory (Student), 985-768-8997, rachellei...@gmail.com
Call Time: Sunday, 8pm Eastern

Outreach & Recruitment Sub-Committee:
Co-Chairs: 
Jolea Bryant (Staff), 404-312-2860, Bry...@nwf.org
Caroline Henderson (Student), 603-355-7039, chende...@gmail.com
Call Time: Tuesday, 2pm Eastern

Media & Communications Sub-Committee:
Co-Chairs: 
Tommaso Boggia (Staff), 202-478-6322, tbo...@americanprogress.com
James Liao (Student), 202-841-8033, ebr...@gmail.com
Call Time: Tuesday, 5pm Eastern (next call, due to election Friday, Nov. 7th at noon Eastern)

March 2nd (Lobby Day, Rally, Actions, etc.) Sub-Committee:
Co-Chairs: 
Christine Irvine (Staff), 704-813-3361, christin...@gmail.com
Aaron French (Student), 402-990-4170,  french...@gmail.com
Call Time: Tuesday, 3pm Eastern

Fundraising Sub-Committee:
Co-Chairs: 
Liz Veazey (Staff), 865-637-6055 x17 (work), liz.v...@gmail.com
Gabrielle Arrington (Student), 404-245-1988, garri...@gmail.com
Call Time: Tuesday, 2pm Eastern

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Angie De Soto
Sustainability Planning Intern, Virginia Tech Climate Action Commitment Subcommittee
Virginia Tech GREEN Team Coordinator- www.recycle.vt.edu/greenteam

Major, Environmental Policy and Planning
Minor, Political Science
Virginia Tech 2009
(804) 920.4039

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