COPY OF LETTER FROM NATIONAL SIERRA CLUB

"July 10, 2002"

"On behalf of the Sierra Club, it is my pleasure to inform you that your group has been selected to be the 2002 recipient of the Club's Denny and Ida Wilcher Award. This award honors chapters or groups for outstanding work in membership development and/or fundraising, particularly for specific conservation projects. You were selected to receive the award for your holiday ornaments fundraising project."

"As you know, the Wilcher Award also includes a $3000 cash prize... We hope this money will use this money to pursue worthy conservation projects in your area."

"We would like to invite a representative from your group to receive the award at the Club's annual dinner in San Francisco on Saturday, September 21. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 480 Sutter Street, beginning at 6 p.m."

"Sincerely, Ellen Mayou, Chair, Honors and Awards Committee"