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Now more than ever we need a people powered movement to take on corporate polluters and climate deniers.
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- Donate money. It takes money to keep our office open, pay staff, and fund the incredible actions and campaigns our volunteers run.
350PDX Weekly Update – Eco-fascism on the rise… – August 14 2019
/in Newsletters /by Chris PalmerHi everyone,
In the past month, the United States has been ravaged by a series of shooters influenced by the far-right. An increasingly dangerous pattern in these shootings is the influence of eco-fascism on the shooters (re: El Paso, Christchurch).
Eco-fascism is a form of environmentalism influenced by Malthusian theory and the idea that we must “get rid of people” to protect our ever-dwindling resources. See this article for a deeper look into the growing white nationalism and environmentalism.
We can’t let the far-right co-opt our environmental struggle. Fighting for climate justice means fighting for racial justice, migrant justice, and economic justice. Fighting for climate justice means fighting for an anti-fascist future for all of us.
This Saturday far right groups will descend on Portland, and anti-fascist counter-protesters will be there to meet them. These protests have often turned violent so be careful if you’re downtown on Saturday. For a peaceful way to show solidarity there is The Exchange: A Multicultural Day Market happening in SE Portland from 12-6pm.
Here’s your 350PDX weekly update!
Remember to check out the Volunteer Boards for all our current volunteer opportunities, including Tasks, Roles, Representing 350PDX, Stuff we need. And let me know any suggestions or additions!
Updates
Last Weekend at Alberta Street Fair
The wonderful Eileen, Amy and 10 other signature gatherers collected 869 petition signatures for the Stop Zenith campaign. Incredible work, thank you amazing volunteers!
Want to do tabling and outreach like this? There are loads of opportunities! Let chris@350pdx.org know!
In The News: Revealed: FBI and police monitoring Oregon anti-pipeline activists
“Law enforcement groups, including the FBI, have been monitoring opponents of a natural gas infrastructure project in Oregon and circulated intelligence to an email list that included a Republican-aligned anti-environmental PR operative, emails obtained by the Guardian show.”
Oregon’s public officials should be focused on how they can protect our communities from the Jordan Cove fracked gas project, not work hand in hand with the private fossil fuel corporation backing it by spying on our community.
We won’t back down. We’ll continue to work in coalition with groups across the state on building momentum to stop Jordan Cove once and for all.
TAKE ACTION – Call Governor Kate Brown (503-378-4582) to tell her what you think about this news that Oregon public officials are working to silence our communities and to ask her to stop Jordan Cove for good.
Requests
Help Needed: Permits and Logistics for Climate Strike
Do you have experience running events, getting permits, or being involved with big public mobilizations? We need all hands on deck for the next month to make this Climate Strike as good as it can be, and the more help we can get the better. Contact misha@350pdx.org and let them know that you can help. Thank you!
Help Needed: Food Trucks or Food Donations Assistance
Do you have a connection to someone with a food truck, or a restaurant who might want to help provide food for striking young people and adults on Sept 20 or through the week of action? Or do you want to do outreach to food trucks to see if they’d be willing to help? Please let me (chris@350pdx.org) know!
Help needed for the Multnomah Days Parade!
Want to march in a parade raising awareness of the Climate Strike? This is your chance! Marching in this parade with the 350PDX Southwest Team is a wonderful opportunity for someone new to the movement and for seasoned veterans both to practice having a visual impact in support of the Climate Movement. The parade is just a 20 minute walk and hundreds will see our message.
When – Meet at 9:30 AM, Saturday, August 17. (Parade begins at 10:00 AM)
Where – Meet across the street from the defunct Andy’s Garage located at 7991 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, 97219
Contact – Bob Kaminski, robertwkaminski@gmail.com; Text: 510-610-1705
Opportunities
Climate Strike Webinars from 350.org
To help prepare for this major mobilization and to share skills, provide key tools and resources and the support of peer learning, 350.org are putting together a great training series of five webinars. Interested in skilling up? Register here. All webinars at 5pm and run for 1.5 hours.
– TONIGHT August 14th: Centering Equity & Justice (including how to best support youth leadership) in Climate Strike Organizing
– August 21st: Communications & Digital Tools for Climate Strike Organizing
– August 28th: Utilizing the Strikes to Build Our Movement: Strategies for Leadership Development & Plugging People In Post-Sept 20th
– September 4th: Know Your Rights to Stand Up for Climate Justice! (with the Civil Liberties Defense Center)
– September 11th: Opportunities & Challenges: Bring your ideas and questions around Sept 20th-27th Organizing
August Volunteer Orientation
TONIGHT Wed Aug 14, 6:00PM – 7:45PM @ 350PDX Fellowship Room, 1820 NE 21st Ave
Come and learn about climate justice, how people power is changing the world, how you can get involved, and meet other cool people in the climate movement. For those completely new to the climate justice movement, or those wanting a refresher. Looking forward to meeting you! Please RSVP so we know how PIZZA to buy. Thanks!
Climate Justice Knows No Borders: Portland to the Philippines
Thurs Aug 15, 7:00PM – 9:00PM @ Social Justice Action Center, 400 SE 12th Ave
Join PCHRP (Portland Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines) for this open house. The Philippines was just named the deadliest country for environmental defenders with 30 killings in 2018 alone. As one of the most biodiverse and resource rich countries in the world, the Philippines is a target of foreign mining, logging agricultural industries committing corporate theft and perpetuating the global climate crisis.
Facilitating Just Organizing Spaces Training
Sat Aug 17, 3:00PM – 5:00PM @ 350PDX, 1820 NE 21st Ave
This training will share information about how to plan a meeting, facilitate a meeting, and provide space for feedback and conversations about skills folks have in the room. More info here!
Civil Disobedience Workshop
Sat Aug 24, 10:00AM – 3:00PM @ SE Portland
Another opportunity to join Bonnie McKinlay’s excellent training. This is a great introduction to civil disobedience and is relevant for those who may wish to someday risk arrest, those who want to support others risking arrest, or just for those who want a greater understanding of why civil disobedience is an effective tactic. RSVP for location details -> contact Bonnie: (503) 705-1943, or goto350pdx@gmail.com
Thank you all for the work that you do, and for being part of this notorious and nurturing movement,
Chris – 350PDX Volunteer & Communications Coordinator
350PDX Weekly Update – August 7 2019
/in Newsletters /by Chris PalmerHi everyone,
Here’s your 350PDX weekly update!
Remember to check out the Volunteer Boards for all our current volunteer opportunities, including Tasks, Roles, Representing 350PDX, Stuff we need. And let me know any suggestions or additions!
Updates
Climate Strike General Meeting
We had almost 80 people show up for a massive brainstorming session last night to lay the groundwork for a successful strike and week of action! We broke out into 6 groups – Strike, Arts, Outreach, Week of Action, Funding, Movement Building – and these groups will go on to form teams in the run up to Sept 20-27. Interested in getting involved in any of these teams? Contact Chris (chris@350pdx.org) or look out for these meetings on the calendar. We wrote hundreds of post-its full of ideas, which will all be typed up, but you can see a sneak preview here.
Zenith News: “Portland oil terminal execs gave mayor’s staff false information, aide’s notes indicate“
Our local nemesis Zenith Tar Sands Energy have once again shown themselves to be untrustworthy. Share the article on Facebook (or share our post) and retweet on Twitter (or retweet our post) and make sure to tag Ted Wheeler and tell him to shut this project down!
Opportunities
Environmental Justice Tour of Portland’s Sacrifice Zone
TOMORROW Thurs Aug 8, 9:00AM @ Meet in front of Montgomery Ward Building in NW Portland (2757 NW Wardway, Portland)
We will hear the voices of the many groups who once lived and worked in historical river communities. We’ll car pool to the many forgotten sites and consider the policies that made this possible. This tour with visit the Zenith tar sands facility and several other sites in the area. Contact Sarah Taylor to register – Sarahsojourner@mac.com or 503-805-4680.
Hang Dry Your Laundry For Climate Change
Sat Aug 10, All Day @ Spin Laundry Lounge, 2326 NE Broadway
A fun local event with all day free washes and laundry lines, music, food, games and prizes.
August Volunteer Orientation
Wed Aug 14, 6:00PM – 7:45PM @ 350PDX Fellowship Room, 1820 NE 21st Ave
Come and learn about climate justice, how people power is changing the world, how you can get involved, and meet other cool people in the climate movement. For those completely new to the climate justice movement, or those wanting a refresher. Looking forward to meeting you! Please RSVP so we know how PIZZA to buy. Thanks!
Facilitating Just Organizing Spaces Training
Sat Aug 17, 3:00PM – 5:00PM @ 350PDX, 1820 NE 21st Ave
This training will share information about how to plan a meeting, facilitate a meeting, and provide space for feedback and conversations about skills folks have in the room. More info here!
Civil Disobedience Workshop
Sat Aug 24, 10:00AM – 3:00PM @ SE Portland
Another opportunity to join Bonnie McKinlay’s excellent training. This is a great introduction to civil disobedience and is relevant for those who may wish to someday risk arrest, those who want to support others risking arrest, or just for those who want a greater understanding of why civil disobedience is an effective tactic. RSVP for location details -> contact Bonnie: (503) 705-1943, or goto350pdx@gmail.com
Thank you all for the work that you do, and for being part of this magnificent and moving movement,
Chris – 350PDX Volunteer & Communications Coordinator
350PDX Weekly Update – July 31 2019
/in Newsletters /by Chris PalmerHi everyone,
As summer reaches its height we have a fairly quiet newsletter for you this week. It’s a great time to enjoy the Oregon outdoors, but also a great time to jump into the climate movement – especially with the upcoming Climate Strike (come to the Aug 6 General Meeting to get plugged in!).
Here’s your 350PDX weekly update!
Remember to check out the Volunteer Boards for all our current volunteer opportunities, including Tasks, Roles, Representing 350PDX, Stuff we need. And let me know any suggestions or additions!
Updates
Summer Appeal
We are so grateful for all the amazing support we have seen for our 2019 summer appeal! We are SO CLOSE to our $15,000 goal and today is the LAST DAY to make your contribution count towards it! We are currently at 85% of our goal. Please help us with this final push!
With just a few more generous contributions we will reach our goal and can continue to expand our work in the climate justice movement. Thank you for all of your support, we can’t do this organizing without you!
Anissa on X-Ray radio talking about PCEF
Check Sam Baraso, Ranfis Villatoro, and our very own Anissa out at the 8:32 AM mark! Listen here.
Requests
Do you have Non-Profit Development experience?
350PDX could use your help! We are seeking an experienced development or non-profit professional to volunteer with our development committee. In the coming year 350PDX is going to be stepping up our game. We will be taking on more campaigns, training more volunteers for leadership roles in the movement, and navigating the political landscape of the 2020 election cycle. Collaborating with experienced volunteers to assist in the planning and implementation of our development plan is crucial to sustain our growth. The committee is currently made up of two board members and 1 staff. Committee members must be able to commit to 2-10 hours per month, meeting approximately every other week with flexible scheduling. This could be a great way for you or someone you know to contribute to the climate justice movement! Please email ashley@350pdx.org if interested. Thank you!
Help needed for the Multnomah Days Parade!
Want to march in a parade raising awareness of the climate crisis? This is your chance! Marching in this parade with the 350PDX Southwest Team is a wonderful opportunity for someone new to the movement and for seasoned veterans both to practice having a visual impact in support of the Climate Movement. The parade is just a 20 minute walk and hundreds will see our message.
When – Meet at 9:30 AM, Saturday, August 17. (Parade begins at 10:00 AM)
Where – Meet across the street from the defunct Andy’s Garage located at 7991 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, 97219
Contact – Bob Kaminski, robertwkaminski@gmail.com; Text: 510-610-1705
(Bob’s email was wrong last week so I’m sending this again. Thanks!)
See here for more details
Opportunities
Environmental Justice Tour of Portland’s Sacrifice Zone
Thurs Aug 8, 9:00AM @ Meet in front of Montgomery Ward Building in NW Portland (2757 NW Wardway, Portland)
We will hear the voices of the many groups who once lived and worked in historical river communities. We’ll car pool to the many forgotten sites and consider the policies that made this possible. This tour with visit the Zenith tar sands facility and several other sites in the area. Contact Sarah Taylor to register – Sarahsojourner@mac.com or 503-805-4680.
Climate Strike and Week of Action
Sept 20 – 27, @ Globally
Tues Aug 6, Climate Strike General Meeting @ 350PDX, 1820 NE 21st Ave
Save the dates! I sent an email about this a few days ago, but see here for 350.org’s press release that was released today. Interested in being part of the biggest moment in the history of the climate movement? Come to the 350PDX Climate Strike General Meeting on August 6th, 6-8pm. RSVP here.
Thank you all for the work that you do, and for being part of this living and loving movement,
Chris – 350PDX Volunteer & Communications Coordinator
Weekly Update – July 23 2019
/in Newsletters /by Chris PalmerHi everyone,
The votes are in from last week’s poll, and 71% said you preferred this simple newsletter format, so I’m sticking with it! Any improvements or suggestions are always welcome, just give me an email – chris@350pdx.org.
And here’s your 350PDX weekly update!
Remember to check out the Volunteer Boards for all our current volunteer opportunities, including Tasks, Roles, Representing 350PDX, Stuff we need. And let me know any suggestions or additions!
Updates
Summer Appeal
After a year of staff transitions and some internal restructuring, I am excited to refocus on building this grassroots movement through more volunteer orientations, general meetings, skills trainings and making it easier for new and existing volunteers to take part in a range of meaningful, effective climate action. It takes resources to run an organization like 350PDX, from organizing the upcoming Climate Strike, to fixing our website, to mobilizing hundreds of people at Zenith hearings, to supporting volunteer teams.
Please consider giving today to keep our people-powered movement moving forward. We only have less than two weeks of the summer appeal. So far we have had 50 individual contributions. Will you help us get that number up to 70 individual donations by the end of this week? Thank you! — Chris
Strategic Planning is Underway!
For over 8 hours on Sunday, 350PDX volunteer leaders, board and staff kicked off this year’s strategic planning process, looking to plan out the direction of 350PDX for the next 18 months. These were just very initial conversations setting up the framework (here’s the framework for those interested), and much of the deeper strategy planning will be done by volunteer teams themselves in the coming months. Interested in getting involved, and have experience in strategic planning or creating inclusive processes? Join the Strategic Planning Committee! Email lucy@350pdx.org.
Welcome to new 350PDX board members!
Welcome to new board members Anaïs Tuepker, Jamie Pang, and Jordon Lee. As we grow the board to a sustainable size, we will maintain interim leadership roles. Deb Lev will be serving as interim board president and Allyse Heartwell will be serving as interim vice-president.
Requests
Calling all web designers / developers!
The time has come to give our website a revamp. Over the next few weeks/months the Communications Team will be updating the structure, content and design of our current website, to make it look less like 350pdx.org, and more like 350seattle.org, mn350.org, or just 350.org. We use WordPress and I’m looking for someone with development / design skills to help us along, potentially migrating a theme, or just customizing our current theme. Please email chris@350pdx.org! Thanks!
Help needed for the Multnomah Daze Parade!
The 350PDX Southwest Neighborhood Team is marching again in this year’s parade. They need at least 15 people able and willing to carry signs, props and puppets for an approx 20 minute march. The SW team will have plenty of items to carry, so no need for people to bring their own signs. Join us in spreading the word about the urgency to switch from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. The theme on this day will be “All Hands Needed ~ Heal the Earth“.
Sounds like a fun time? Contact: Bob Kaminski, robertwkaminski@gmail.org; Text: 510-610-1705, to let them know you can come!
When – Meet at 9:30 AM, Saturday, August 17. (Parade begins at 10:00 AM)
Where – Meet across the street from the defunct Andy’s Garage located at 7991 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, 97219
Opportunities
Metro Transportation Funding Task Force meeting & OPAL Rally
TONIGHT Wed July 24, 4:30PM – 7:30PM @ Metro Regional Center, council chamber, 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland
OPAL rally / street theater @ 4:30PM, Metro meeting @ 5:30pm.
OPAL are continuing their Up With Riders! campaign (read more here), and the Metro taskforce continue working on what will be in the $20bn ballot measure on transportation next November. Money for roads and car infrastructure? No thank you! Facebook event here
Environmental Justice Tour of Portland’s Sacrifice Zone
Thurs Aug 8, 9:00AM @ Meet in front of Montgomery Ward Building in NW Portland (2757 NW Wardway, Portland)
We will hear the voices of the many groups who once lived and worked in historical river communities. We’ll car pool to the many forgotten sites and consider the policies that made this possible. This tour with visit the Zenith tar sands facility and several other sites in the area. Contact Sarah Taylor to register – Sarahsojourner@mac.com or 503-805-4680.
Climate Strike and Week of Action
Sept 20 – 27, @ Globally
Tues Aug 6, Climate Strike General Meeting @ 350PDX, 1820 NE 21st Ave
Save the dates! I sent an email about this a few days ago, but see here for 350.org’s press release that was released today. Interested in being part of the biggest moment in the history of the climate movement? Come to the 350PDX Climate Strike General Meeting on August 6th, 6-8pm. RSVP here.
And just in case you weren’t inspired at the start of this email, but you’re super energized now, here’s the donate button again!
Thank you all for the work that you do, and for being part of this key, kind and sometimes kafkaesque movement,
Chris – 350PDX Volunteer & Communications Coordinator
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