Southern Sierran
News & Notes

Chapter office seeks volunteers
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. Volunteers at the front desk answer inquiries about conservation and political issues, membership matters, hikes, trips, publications, and meetings. They handle mail, learn to use the Sierra Club’s website and Chapter database and process donations. Shift: four hours once a week. Other volunteers support Chapter work with their skills in QuickBooks Pro, Excel, Access, or Word; learn to use Sierra Club database to make activist contact lists or research member information; and process grant requests. Contact Goerge Denny at george.denny@sierraclub.org or 213-387-4287, ext. 205.

• Be the live person on the phone: Open slots Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday.
• QuickBooks Pro: Set up the tracking of special projects. Short-term and sustained help appreciated.
• Grants: Proficiency in Excel a plus. Four hours every two weeks.
• Disposal: Someone to take e-waste to recycle site. Two or three trips may be required.

Chapter office seeks Conservation Program Coordinator
The Chapter Program Coordinator organizes and implements a major conservation program, campaign or initiative such as land use management, air/water quality, wilderness management, transportation planing, wetlands, urban planning, etc. Send cover letter and resume to Chapter Director George Denny at george.denny@sierraclub.org. Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Knowledge & Skills: 1-2 years experience in the environmental field, including research, campaign organization, press relations, and public speaking.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Proficient computer skills (database, graphic design, web)
  
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
  
• Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.

Don't throw away your old refridgerator
According to a recent analysis by the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee, more than 3 million major appliances enter the waste stream each year. If you’re a Southern California Edison residential customer, they’ll pay you to haul away your old inefficient refrigerator or freezer. One call and they’ll take it to the recycling center, and send you a check for $35. To schedule a free pick up, go to their website www.sce.com/pickup and fill out the simple form.

Western Spaces, Human Places series
This new series examines the impact that humans have had on the Western environment. Scholars, community activists, business leaders, and environmentalists discuss our natural resources’ past, present, and future. Admission to these programs will be free to Sierra Club members with advance reservations. Members should call the automated reservation line at 323-667-2000 x354 and mention they are Sierra Club members. Scheduled panels include:

• Mothering Nature: Are Women Good for the Earth? Saturday, Aug. 6, 2-3:30pm
  
• Boiling Points: Change in Southern California Environment Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-2:30pm.

Programs are at Griffith Park. Admission: $10 per panel / free for Autry and Sierra Club members. For reservations or more details call 323.667.2000 ext. 354, or visit autrynationalcenter.org.

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