News and Notes

Senior Chapter Director wanted
The Senior Chapter Director is the top staff management position in the Angeles Chapter. As such, is responsible for advising the Executive Committee and directing the staff in implementing all programs of the Angeles Chapter. Position reports directly to the Executive Committee through the Chapter Chair. Deferred giving and major gift fundraising are top priorities for this position. The Senior Chapter Director is responsible for managing all Chapter staff.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to preserving the environment, at least five years of substantial management experience in grassroots campaign organizing, media relations, and working with political leaders, as well as substantial experience in planning and managing deferred giving programs and major gift solicitation. A B.A./B.S. degree is required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with volunteers, excellent oral and written skills, outstanding computer skills, and a proven record of successful staff leadership are essential.

Salary: $65,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits package. The Angeles Chapter office is located in the mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles. Post or e-mail cover letter and résumé to: Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, Attn: George Denny, 3250 Wilshire Blvd. #1106, Los Angeles, CA, 90010, or george.denny-at-sierraclub.org. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer.

ExComm meetings
Regular meetings are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 11 (tentative, check with office) for 1pm in Chapter office. Visitor parking on the street. Building parking is limited to holders of keycards.

Sierra Club calendars
Wilderness wall and desk engagement calendars are available from the Angeles Chapter office. Walk-in purchases during regular business hours. Order forms are also available online at www.angeles.sierraclub.org/news/2006CalendarSales.asp. Mail order before Dec. 15 for holiday delivery.

Moving? Let us know!
Notify the Sierra Club when you move so you continue to receive the Southern Sierran, the Schedule of Activities, and Sierra magazine. E-mail address.changes-at-sierrclub.org, mail to the Chapter office (address on page 2), or call and leave a message at 213-387-4287 (press 2 for memberships and 2 for change of address). Please include your eight-digit member number.

Holiday closings
Sierra Club offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving.

Schedule of Activities
If you have not received Schedule No. 300, contact the Chapter office at 213-387-4287, ext. 200. Leave your name (please spell), member number, and mailing address. A one-year subscription is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Individual copies are $7.50 by mail from Chapter and make a great holiday gift. If you prefer not to receive the Schedule, use the form on page 66 in Schedule No. 300.

Website improvements
The Southern Sierran on the web now has links to our advertisers. Members can read the paper on the web and access advertisers' websites.