News and Notes

Rep. Schiff to speak at Member Training
The Angeles Chapter's Annual Member Training Workshop, Feb. 11, at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena, will feature Congressman Adam Schiff as keynote speaker. If you've taken on new responsibilities in the Chapter and need help learning the job, this is the program for you. The session on 'Where Am I? Naviguessing the Sierra Club,' for example, can help you figure out how your job fits into the big picture of the Club.

You can learn how to best convey your point to elected officials in a session where you'll get to practice, get videotaped, and critiqued in a small group. Even if you've held your position before, a refresher never hurts. Plus you'll get to sample other topics, from fundraising to being a good leader to the hottest conservation issues of the day.

Breakfast and lunch is included in the daylong workshop. Contact registrar Mary Morales to reserve space (949-586-9528).

Conservation Retreat
The Angeles Chapter Conservation Committee will hold a full-day Conservation Retreat on Feb. 25 from 9am to 5pm at Grace Black Auditorium in the El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler Ave., El Monte, 91731. There will be no charge to attend this event and all Sierra Club members are welcome. We will be discussing in depth all of our Chapter's conservation efforts, and will have top-quality speakers. The focus will be on coordinating the efforts of our conservation activists and providing them with tools to be more effective. In addition, conservation topics will be discussed, including: city planning and land use, river and water issues, energy and global warming, animal habitat and endangered species, transportation, air quality, forests, harbors, coastal and park issues, and environmental justice.

Street parking or behind the building. Bring food to share for potluck lunch. Also bring cup, napkin, plate, and utensils; this event will have a zero-waste policy. A kitchen will be available. R.S.V.P. to Jennifer Robinson, Chapter conservation coordinator, at 213 387-4287, ext. 210.

Calendar sale
Wilderness wall and desk engagement calendars are now 30 percent off. They may be purchased from the Angeles Chapter office during regular business hours. Order forms are also available online at www.angeles.sierraclub.org/news/2006CalendarSales.asp.

ExComm meets
The Angeles Chapter Executive Committee will meet Sunday, Feb. 26, at 1pm in the Chapter office conference room. All members are invited to attend.

Editor wanted
The Angeles Chapter is looking for a newsletter editor for its monthly newsletter, the Southern Sierran (circulation 50,000). The position is part-time (20-30 hrs per week) with benefits. Salary is $15-$20 per hour, depending on qualifications. The requirements include a B.A. in journalism or two or more years experience writing and editing for publication, knowledge of layout and design process for producing newsletters (including proficiency in Quark or InDesign), excellent writing and editing skills, knowledge of conservation and environmental topics and issues.

Résumés should be submitted to Chapter director Ron Silverman at the Angeles Chapter office (3250 Wilshire Blvd. #1106, Los Angeles, CA 90010).