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August/September 2006  
Sierra Club

Volunteer/Activist Opportunities

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Live the life you have imagined."

- Henry David Thoreau

Activist/Volunteers Needed:

Political Committee: Be in the middle of election action! Join the committee that meets candidates for local elections, interviews and evaluates their beliefs and performances and finally leads the Sierra Club in the support of those candidates who back strong environmental legislation. Contact Margaret Pennington, penningt@sonic.net 707-579-6682.

Environmental Center Help: Would you like to help several hours a week at the Sierra Club office in Santa Rosa? No experience necessary-light work. Choose your own hours. Call Diana 823-4293.

North Group Hike Leaders: North Group is desperately seeking hike leaders. Please contact Al Muelhofer, the outings chair, at akm@myyellowstone.net; 707-482-0520.

Sonoma Group Environmental Forum Committee: Vice-chair and Committee members needed. Help plan the monthly meetings for the Sierra Club. Design speakers and programs. Create newsletter write ups and meet exciting environmental advocates throughout our community. 1-6 hours per month (except August and December). Contact Roni Jacobi vjacobi@sonic.net.

Clean Energy and Global Climate Protection leader or follower, Sonoma Group: Please help get our local Sierra Club and Sonoma County more active on Clean Energy and Climate Protection. 2 or more hours per month average. Contact Nabeel at nalshamma@gmail.com or 707-433-1013.

Riparian Protection "Lead" or researcher & Water Conservation "Lead" or researcher, Sonoma Group: Do you love the Russian River or your local creek? Are you interested in protecting our water quality for people, wildlife and fish? Please volunteer to help the Water Committee with riparian/water recharge areas protection or with promoting water conservation and re-use in our county. We need your help! Training provided. 2-10 hours per month required. Contact Len Holt 527-7516 or leonard.l.holt@mwhglobal.com.

Sonoma Group Used Gear Sale Team: Help staff Sonoma Group's first annual used outdoor gear sale and Open House on Saturday, Sept. 9. If you would enjoy helping out with our ‘rummage sale’, taking money, helping purchasers, or answering questions about outdoor and conservations activities, please call Jana 829-5356, or Diana 823-4293.

Sprawl Watch: The Sonoma Group Conservation Committee needs a dedicated person to keep an eye on development around the county. Contact Suzanne at carsort@aol.

Office Efficiency Designer: We need someone to help plan our new Environmental Office at 55 Ridgeway in Santa Rosa. We have the furniture, bookshelves and various kinds of equipment but need help with a design to make the office functional, distinctive and inviting. Anyone with an ability and an interest in helping, please call Margaret at 707-479-6682 or penningt@sonic.net.

For more information on these and other opportunities, call: Office Coordinator Tom Devlin (544-7651) or come by the office at our new location (55A Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa) Tuesday or Thursday 2-6pm or by appointment.