Re-Organizing

Change of pace…

Now that the Government Shutdown is over, we have re-organized and now focusing on campaigns.  But before I dive into the campaigns I am working on, I want to take a moment and say, “I am SO proud of myself!” I drafted the press release that was sent to Capitol Hill which was about a nationally signed letter by 28 different organization/businesses, addressed to representative Hastings and DeFazio to end the government shutdown and reopen public lands. Of course it was edited and perfected but this is the first time I actually knew I was being helpful and producing REAL work as an intern.  Go ahead, LOOK AT IT!

As I was saying…

Currently I am putting together a “clip book” for our regional office in California. This clip book will be used in support of the San Gabriel campaign. We use clip books while lobbying. It is to keep a history of the importance and attention nationally spent on the campaign topic.  It’s refreshing to work on the San Gabriel campaign because I haven’t had the opportunity to before. My old supervisor, Emily had me working specifically on Birthplace of Rivers and H.R. 1526. I have learned so much about the terrain and beauty of California’s wilderness. Now, I believe I am due for a visit to California.

The major re-organizing is with my new supervisor, Neil Shader. He works primarily on energy issues focusing on oil and gas drilling (this is a whole new world to me).   It has been so far so good, just a ton of learning on my behalf.  The other re-organizing part is the campaigns Emily managed are now partly assigned as my responsibility (sharing with the other comm intern). I am on weekly calls where I participate with suggestions and I am producing small write-ups as needed.

The changes and re-organizing has helped me to enjoy my internship a bit more than usual. I love the new responsibility; I feel a part of The Wilderness Society now, just the new kid in training.