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Open the discussion by identifying someone to speak, with a question, or open the floor up forparticipants to line up to ask questions or verbalize their statements to the panel.Redirect attention from participants who begin to dominate the discussion.ooooDirect a question to other members or the panel.Gently but firmly remind participants the panel or representatives are present to listen andquestion, not to make presentations.Encourage people wishing to discuss personal needs or issues to delay until after thediscussion groups are concluded.Moderator should keep from extended discussion addressing an individual’s issue (thiscan be done during recess or by a representative from an organization present at themeeting).Meeting ConclusionThe moderator should thank everyone for participating, and ensure that all concerns are heard, encouragethose who have expressed interest, and remind participants of next steps/actions (Actions can includewriting letters, making phone calls, etc. xv )DocumentationListening to the many concerns voiced at the meeting is crucial and it will be critical that all which occursduring this important meeting is documented. Documenting the meeting will consist of several elements.Note taking, developing a report from the town hall meeting, recording/taping testimonies, seekingpermission for photographs and video and using social media will be a part of the measures taken toappropriately document the town hall meeting.Note Taking – Taking notes during a town hall meetingmay be challenging. It may be beneficial to assign certainportions of the meeting to several people. Focus oncertain questions or parts of the meeting such as, oneperson documents participants speaking for the coal plantand another taking note of participants against the coalplant.Developing a Report – as a part of documenting the townhall meeting, a report should be written on the events thattook place, listing partner organizations and majorparticipants in attendance, meeting agenda, issues addressed, and actions that will be taken following themeeting. It is important to include participant quotes to provide a snapshot of what occurred. Mostimportantly, the report should be thorough and informative.NAACP Coal Blooded Action Toolkit32 | P a g e
Recording/Videotaping Testimonies – Documenting testimonies at themeeting will be important. Recording them will enable you to go back andlisten carefully to each participant at the meeting. In order to recordtestimonies, each individual will need to consent to be taped. The individualswho consent to being taped should sign a form stating their consent. There willbe many people there who will want to discuss their opinions on the matters andthis is a perfect way to do so. Consider having a focus question upon which eachtestimony will be centered.Seeking Permission for Photographs and Video– As you take pictures or videos to post on theNAACP website, Facebook page, or on Twitter, orotherwise, it is essential that you have a permissionform that participants sign giving permission to usetheir image for these purposes. Consult with yourlegal redress team to get a template for gettingpermission. Also, your unit may have invitedjournalists, photographers, and reporters to themeeting. A point person will need to discuss with themedia ways to obtain and use photographs andvideo that is taken at the meeting.Social Media – Posting pictures to social media, or posting updates through Facebook andTwitter during the meeting is a great way to enable those who could not attend to stayconnected. As a unit, a Facebook and or Twitter page can be used to connect with constituentsand other branches. Posting pictures and/or updates should be done both on the unit’s page aswell as the NAACP’s Facebook and Twitter pages.NAACP Coal Blooded Action Toolkit33 | P a g e
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Page 3 and 4: ForewordWelcome to the Coal Blooded
Page 5 and 6: INTRODUCTION TO THE COALBLOODED ACT
Page 7 and 8: CLIMATE CHANGE:Pollution like carbo
Page 9 and 10: Guidance Modules at a GlanceEach ac
Page 11 and 12: Part Four: InfrastructureIt is time
Page 13 and 14: Part One:Investigating Coal Polluti
Page 15 and 16: Gathering Surveillance Data for You
Page 17 and 18: Key Foundational Questions (Checkli
Page 19 and 20: Who is Responsible?After completing
Page 21 and 22: • .Part Two:Awareness Raising and
Page 23 and 24: 6. In the 2008 study that found gre
Page 25 and 26: Coal Blooded PowerPoint Presentatio
Page 27 and 28: NAACP Coal Blooded Action Toolkit27
Page 29 and 30: Coal Plant Town Hall Meeting ModelT
Page 31: ModeratorThe role of the moderator
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Page 37 and 38: Part Three:Determine the Ask and Ma
Page 39 and 40: Research must also include options
Page 41 and 42: Conducting a Power AnalysisBefore t
Page 43 and 44: a. What will your victory cost them
Page 45 and 46: Part Four:InfrastructureHudson Gen.
Page 47 and 48: Establishing PartnershipsOnce you i
Page 51: with your partners in order to deve
Page 54 and 55: Outline ExpectationDevelop a list o
Page 56 and 57: Introduction to Taking ActionBeing
Page 58 and 59: Sample Letter to a Coal Fired Power
Page 60 and 61: Getting Community Buy-In: Inform th
Page 62 and 63: The harm in your neighborhood has b
Page 64 and 65: campus partnership with your local
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Page 68 and 69: Legislative Process for an Ordinanc
Page 70 and 71: Compile Facts: Research your opposi
Page 72 and 73: Initiative Two: RECYCLEBANKLocation
Page 74 and 75: Introduction to Media OutreachMedia
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APPENDIX I: Advocating Your Concern
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NOTE:If a meeting with a legislator
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APPENDIX III: Chicago Clean Air Ord
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