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Spring Is Your Time to Join SOCM!
Recruit for continued justice work in Tennessee
Dear SOCM members and supporters, We hope this fine spring weather is invigorating your energy for justice work in Tennessee. As we do every year, SOCM is introducing the 2011  | | Click on the picture to become a SOCM member! |
Spring Into SOCM campaign, another chance for those who are members to recruit, and for long-time SOCM issue supporters to become a member! We'd like to take a moment to provide a reminder of SOCM membership incentives. All members receive the following: e-news alerts and updates, the SOCM Sentinel hardcopy newsletter, legislative trainings, legislative travel opportunities, anti-racism workshops, access to SOCM chapter and committee meetings, networking opportunities, an invitation to attend the SOCM Annual Meeting, and so much more. Our work is expanding, and we need your membership support to keep our statewide and local efforts growing. Thank you for taking the time to fight for a better Tennessee! Sincerely, Your SOCM Team
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Building green, sustainable jobs in Tennessee
Volunteers needed for jobs developmentThe SOCM Green-Collar Jobs Committee met April 30 to discuss development strategy that can spark jobs growth in Tennessee. At the meeting, members fueled each other's excitement about the possibilities of a weatherization and energy education initiatives. They were confident that their friends and neighbors will be motivated to learn and push area agencies and leaders, given rising energy costs reflected in utility bills. Members are looking forward to spreading the word about dirty energy challenges and the job and environmental opportunities that clean energy and energy efficiency present. This year, members felt confident that the High Growth Sustainable Jobs bill had potential for passage in Tennessee, but the legislation failed to move forward. Despite disappointment, members are already planning for success in 2012! Are you interested in joining the Green-Collar Jobs Committee's efforts? Contact Cassie Watters, cassie@socm.org, or call 865.249.7488, today to learn more.
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Those for oil & gas regulation speak up at TDEC hearing
Environmentalists' People's Hearing calls for regulationRecently, SOCM partnered with several Tennessee organizations in hosting a rally, April 28, in support of oil and gas regulation efforts. The hearing was scheduled prior to a public hearingorganized by the
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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to address changes to gas drilling regulations proposed by the Tennessee Oil and Gas Board. With several media representatives in attendance and a full listing of environmental expert speakers, the message for drilling regulation was clear! As the process known as fracking continues to grow, implementing appropriate regulation is vitally important. The Chevron Corporation recently acquired 120,000 acres in Tennessee with an explicit goal of exploiting the natural gas potential of the Chattanooga Shale. There are an estimated 500 potential drilling sites within that acreage. TDEC's Geological Department reports that there are 15,340 gas and oil wells in the state. Sponsors of the People's Hearing included: Tennessee League of Women Voters, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP), Sierra Club, Tennessee Clean Water Network (TCWN), United Mountain Defense (UMD), and Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment (SOCM). To become involved in oil and gas regulation efforts in Tennessee, contact Ann League, SOCM Organizer, at 865.249.7488 or email ann@socm.org. Thanks to all those in attendance during the rally!
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Every Member Get a Member May drawing award announced
Recruit to be entered to win! | | The pendant and scarf, pictured above, will be given away in the May drawing! |
The official May drawing item has been chosen, and it will be the coveted pendant and scarf combo donated by Olio Tree of Knoxville, Tenn. You could be the next drawing winner! Make sure to recruit because every time you do, your name will be entered into the hat for the next May 2011 drawing. Take a look at all the drawing items here.
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DONATE ITEMS to the SOCM Online Auction
Online auction planned for August 2011
In addition to the Every Member Get a Member campaign this year, we'll also be hosting the first-ever SOCM Online Auction, to begin in August. We know supporters will have a blast perusing through beautiful items and making some exciting bids. This is a fun way to generate much-needed funds for SOCM, and continue influencing progress in Tennessee.
We are in the planning stages currently and are on the lookout for donations. Consider items you may be able to solicit for this online event. We appreciate all donations. Email questions or information about donation items to Christina Honkonen, christina@socm.org, 615.260.4595.
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SOCM seeks Development Director
Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment (SOCM) seeks a Development Director to conduct a grassroots fundraising and membership growth campaign to increase SOCM's grassroots revenue as well as increase its membership base. SOCM seeks someone experienced in fundraising and event planning and ready to implement an exciting plan to reach out to our hundreds of supporters and donors as well as interested parties yet to join. This position will be responsible for coordinating our fundraising team comprised of the Finance Director, Office Manager, Assistant Director/Lead Organizer and Executive Director. Read more by clicking here. |
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Join SOCM today! Click on the link below and designate your donation as membership dues or mail us a check with "new member" in the memo line.
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"In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same."
- Albert Einstein
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