2024 CCL Northeast Regional Conference - “Forward Together”
WHEN: Friday, March 22 (6 PM) - Saturday, March 23 (5:30 PM)
WHERE: Union College, College Park Hall, 450 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
WHO: Whether you are new to CCL or a seasoned volunteer, join our community of dynamic, committed CCL activists from the Northeast Region (New England and New York). All climate advocates are welcome. (Space limited to 150 participants.)
- Connect with each other
- Learn and practice new skills
- Leave empowered to become an even more effective advocate for a livable planet
WHAT:
Friday evening: Let’s visit with each other! Meet and greet wonderful CCLers from all over the region at a social gathering on Friday evening. Enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and great conversation!
Saturday: The conference itself kicks off at 9 AM (sharp!) on Saturday with a brief welcome from our Regional Director, Iona Lutey, followed by an inspiring keynote talk by Sam Daley-Harris.
- Sam Daley-Harris's work is all about empowering citizens and developing climate change solutions. His book Reclaiming Our Democracy came out in a new edition January 10. Jimmy Carter said that Sam's book “provides a road map for global involvement in planning a better future.” Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Daley-Harris.
Friday at 3 pm there will be an optional field trip to NYISO (New York’s energy distribution hub). (Update: This event is now full.)
REGISTRATION FEES:
Early bird (through February 23): $ 95
Regular (Feb 24-March 24): $105
Student: $ 25
Minors (under 18): please check the appropriate box in the payment page. Minors must have parent/guardian permission and an adult chaperone.
- Click the red "Get tickets" button to register!
- Read your confirmation email fully for details and announcements, links to room and ride sharing, etc.
For the most current updates, visit our website: https://bit.ly/cclneconf24
Register here!
SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
Give one: If you would like to help someone of limited financial means attend the conference, please consider making a contribution to the Scholarship Fund.
- Suggested donation: $15 (more is welcome!)
- Eventbrite fees are added to the donation.
- Make your donation on the ticket purchase page (scroll down).
Get one: We have a limited amount of financial aid available. If cost is keeping you from attending, please let us know and we will see what we can do to help you out. Please fill out this form and we will get back to you soon: https://bit.ly/24cclne-fundme
HOTEL INFO: Many CCLers will be staying at the Marriott Courtyard Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor (a half mile away.) Discounted rooms are no longer available. But there are other hotels and Airbnbs in the area.
- Once registered, you will receive links to rideshare and roomshare forms.
Schenectady, NY 12308
United States
FIELD TRIP - FYI as the trip is now full: As a supplement to the conference, volunteers have organized a field trip to NYISO on Friday, March 22 from 3-4 pm. NYISO stands for “New York Independent System Operator.” It is the organization responsible for reliably operating New York’s power grid. The hour-long tour will be a chance to see inside the workings of the state’s electricity grid. You’ll gain an understanding of how power distribution is balanced and transmitted around the state, as well as the challenges of incorporating new technologies into a complex infrastructure in response to climate policies. There will be time for Q&A.
- Space limited to 30 persons.
- Deadline to sign up: Friday, March 15, 2024.
- Government ID required (driver’s license, etc.). If your legal residence is outside of the US, you will need to submit a copy of your passport.
- No photography is permitted.
- For more about NYISO, see https://www.nyiso.com/faq
- Or check out this article: "Locked into the Grid"
- You will receive signup info after registration.
Note that the field trip is independent of the CCL Northeast Regional Conference.
COVID awareness: As of this writing, masks will not be required (subject to change depending on circumstances). However, we encourage masking in consideration of those who are more at risk. If you are experiencing any symptoms or have recently been exposed to COVID or other diseases, please get tested, and consider staying home. We cannot guarantee a refund after March 15, depending on circumstances.
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