Southern Sierran
Newsletter of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
May 2023
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GET YOUR TICKET TOTHE 2023 BANQUET NOW!
Every year, the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club hosts an annual celebration and fundraiser to raise money to accomplish four goals: transforming our energy systems, protecting our ecosystems, ensuring outdoors for all, and acting for justice. This year, the event will be held on May 21, 2023, at 300 S Mission Rd in Downtown Los Angeles and will include a luncheon, pop-up shops, deep dives into some of our key initiatives, live music by DJ Meatless Beats, and will be featuring comedian Kristina Wong as the keynote speaker. Long-time member, volunteer, and the event host, Chuck Currier, will also recognize and honor important members of our community.
We look forward to seeing you at this special event! Register early to reserve your seat or table. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
DIRECTOR'S DESK - VISITING VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS IN DC
On behalf of the Angeles Chapter, Senior Director Morgan Goodwin accepted an invitation to the Earth Day celebration at the residence of the Vice President!
OUTINGS - UPCOMING TRIPS & TRAVEL ADVENTURES
Experience unparalleled adventure on the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter's upcoming Travel Adventures - from Yosemite's cascading falls to bear viewing in Alaska, hiking the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and going on a Kenya safari to encounter wildlife in its natural habitat.
Don't miss out on these once-in-a-lifetime experiences, which are also important fundraisers for the chapter's environmental conservation efforts - check out the full Schedule of Activities for more adventures.
A WEEKEND OF #SIERRA TOGETHER IN THE SNOW-CAPPED EASTERN SIERRAS
On April 28th and 29th, pro-cyclist and Angeles Chapter supporter Phil Gaimon hosted Whiskey Tango Fondo, an epic cycling event in the Alabama Hills area of the Eastern Sierras. The event brought together 500 gravel bike riders from all over the US and Canada to test their skills on 50, 70, or 100 mile courses, climbing as much as 11,750 feet. Riders experienced the contrast of the year’s first heat wave while also enjoying views of the Owens Valley.
YOUR ENERGY COSTSAVINGS IN THE NEW NEM 3.0 WORLD
So, you’ve heard all about the NEM 3.0 solar rate changes that took effect on April 14, 2023 for anyone installing solar after the deadline. But, now what? What’s next for solar homeowners who locked in under NEM 2.0 or for homeowners who didn’t get their solar applications in by the April 14 rate change date?
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CHAPTER/REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Nomination Committee is looking for members from sections and groups across the Chapter to run for the chapter and group Executive Committees (ExCom). ExCom leaders are essential to the operation and success of the chapter and its 14 regional groups. Consider running for an ExCom position this fall.
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