Focus the Nation

[This blog entry was guest-written by Mark Kimbrell of Focus the Nation.]

On April 18, 2009, at the end of the first one hundred days of the new administration and congress, students, community leaders, activists, citizens and elected officials will convene in congressional districts across the country for a Nation-Wide Town Hall Meeting on climate change and America's clean energy future. These events will bring communities together with their elected representatives to discuss ideas and solutions for building a just and sustainable clean energy economy.

Focus the Nation is working on bringing these empowering events to North Carolina, but needs organizers and volunteers to join the effort. The town hall campaign seeks active individuals, to step into leadership positions, and organize an event in their community. By getting involved you can make sure the North Carolina delegation is engaged on climate change, amplify the voice of your community, and distinguish yourself as a leader within the climate movement.

Those who join the effort will have access to the Focus the Nation online organizing community, and will work in solidarity with organizers from across the country, giving each event a national impact. Multiple organizing resources will be provided by the Focus the Nation staff, and organizers will receive support as they plan their event, execute it, and build momentum afterwards. You can find more info about becoming an organizer, or about attending events near your community at www.focusthenation.org.

Will you become a part of the clean energy movement? If so, contact Mark Kimbrell, Focus the Nation’s Southeast Organizer, at 503-241-4368 or mark[at]focusthenation.org.

There has never been a better time to engage your community on these incredibly important issues. Make clean energy solutions and green jobs a reality throughout North Carolina.