During our last two chapter meetings we’ve hosted a skill-share, where members had the opportunity to learn from one another a new skill. In February our skill-share focused on blogging , and in March we had a lively discussion about people’s experiences with civil disobedience and direct-action.

We’ve also hit the ground running with KFTC’s New Power Leader Program. New Power Leaders are citizens who are committed to increasing KFTC’s power through working to organize and empower their own communities. So far we have seven folks committed to the New Power Leader Program. We had our first new power potluck on Friday March 6th where we were able to eat drink and be merry, as well as discuss different organizing skills we’d like to learn and how to get started working in our communities.

On April 6th, four CKY members met with Lexington-Fayette urban county council person Linda Gorton to share their concerns about how EKPC's proposed Smith Plant could negatively impact Lexington's air and water.

Finally, we’ve got a ton of stuff in the works. Next Thursday, April 14th we’re co-hosting a candidate forum for the folks running for Lexington city council (specifically the 1st district and the at-large candidates). We’re also working on a friendraiser at the end of the month that will focus on a chili cook off for justice!

If you’re interested in getting involved in any of these activities, please contact the central Kentucky organizer at ondine@kftc.org.