Hersh Kelley responds to ExComm Highlights.
Our Financial Gurus Deserve A Round of Applause
ExComm Chair Hersh Kelley doesn't have enough atta-boys and -girls for all of the group and entity treasurers, Mark Caylor, Doris Cerna, Jane MacFarlane. Says the Chair, 'Getting everything done on time is practically unheard of.'
Cast a Wide Net When Nominating for ExComm At-Large Positions
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Would you like to know what you are seeing when you go on a hike - to identify and learn about the birds and butterflies, or the flowers and trees? Would you like to know which plants are useful and beneficial to you and which ones you should stay away from? What about the animals, do you know what lives here in our nearby mountains? What their existence means to us and why?
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| photo by Judy Anderson |
On August 7, the Orange County and Los Angeles County Political Committees will honor six of our political heroes who help protect the environment with the decisions they make as public officials. These elected officials provide a voice and a vote for clean air and water, for greener construction and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and to ensure we continue to have natural habitats to enjoy close by. Please join us as we honor:
Larry Agran
Irvine City Councilmember>br /> Sharon Quirk-Silva
Fullerton City Councilmember
Greig Smith, Former City
ExComm meeting held 27 March with 29 participants, including 19 voting members and 10 ex-officio members and visitors. Chair Hersh Kelley introduced the new alternate representative from the Verdugo Hills Group, Jan Kidwell. Senior Chapter Director Ron Silverman noted that Jennifer Robinson is back in the office after giving birth to twins.
Treasurer's Report
Mark Caylor, Treasurer, reported that this year all Chapter and entity (Group, Section, et al) financial statements were submitted to National on time. Thanks to all for cooperation.
1934 - First Southern California RCS trip (Eagle Rock) led November 3 by Howard Koster.
1935 - First use of Stoney Point in Chatsworth as a practice climbing area.
1935-36 - First routes at Tahquitz (Lily) Rock, which immediately became the premier Southern California climbing area and remains so today.
1937 - First ascent of the East Buttress of Mt Whitney, a Sierra classic, by an RCS group led by Glen Dawson.
When George Watland became the newest addition to the staff in late 2010 he was no stranger to the Angeles Chapter For more than two years he's been a respected member of the Water Committee. George also was an active participant in the No on 23 campaign.
Willis Simms, the talented artist who created the environmental cartoon published frequently in the Southern Sierran, must be very sad right now: the lessons of his wildlife art are no longer heeded by those in certain Los Angeles departments who claim the power to save our wild places and our threatened wildlife. Willis is no longer with us, but his wife Melba, has copies of tis work in a book, Bulldozer In Paradise; The Environmental Cartoons Of Willis Simms. Those of you who have been with the Angeles Chapter for a while will recognize the drawings.
The 12th annual picnic at the Audubon Society's Sanctuary, Staff Ranch will be held on May 15th from 1 to 5 pm This year we also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Angeles Chapter. Planned activities include several hikes of different levels of difficulty and length from easy to moderate. A couple of bird walks with an experienced birder will also be conducted. As part of Starr Ranchs research efforts, the staff often have video monitors set up observing the nests arid baby chick of various birds Including hawks, owls, etc.
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