REDWOOD NEEDLES Presented by the Sierra Club Redwood Chapter Newsletter, The REDWOOD NEEDLES Return to Article Menu Call for Political Committee Volunteers It's That Season Again--no--not the Holiday Season-the POLITICAL Season The political season, as with the holiday season, seems to come upon us earlier every year. That's especially true this year in California with the new March primary. The first of our Club endorsements appear in this issue of the Needles and more will follow. As the new year proceeds there will be many opportunities for interested Club members to get involved with political activity. This may not sound as enticing as going on a Club outing, but it can be fun (really!). Political committee volunteers draw up candidate questionnaires, participate in candidate interviews, campaign for endorsed candidates or ballot measure positions, contact other Club members to help out with campaigns, and keep a watchful eye on elected officials and policy that may impact the environment. In Sonoma County it's very likely that there will be at least one land use ballot initiative that will require a grassroots signature gathering drive. Sierra Club will be involved, and to be successful we will need our members' help. Political involvement through supporting pro-environmental candidates and ballot measures is one of our most effective ways of advancing a pro-active, environmental agenda. You don't have to be an expert to make a contribution to this important Sierra Club work. If this sounds interesting (even just a little), please contact Margaret Pennington, Sonoma Group and Redwood Chapter Political Chair, 829-2294, penningt@sonic.net.   Return to Article Menu Last updated on 12/01/99 Comments or suggestions? Drop us a line at heyneedles@aol.com