By Silvia Darie
Year after year, Angeles Chapter depends on volunteers to run its programs, lead outings, and spearhead campaigns. They are the heart and soul of the chapter. They all bring something special to the organization and we appreciate them all. And on the first Sunday in May, we gather to say thank you to those that stand out.
By Joan Jones Holtz
International Issues Committee
Angeles Chapter
By Michelle Mocarski
By Kathy Seal
What You Can Do To Curb Greenhouse Gases!
Do you pay a DWP bill every month?
If you're one of the 1.4 million households (or businesses) who do, are you signed up for the Los Angeles DWP's Green Power program?
By Ron Campbell
LTC Vice Chair
Interested in becoming an outings leader for the Club?
Angeles Chapter is home to one of the largest outings programs on the planet - thousands of trips ranging from beach barbecues to mountaineering expeditions.
You can take the first step toward becoming a leader by attending a class offered by the Chapter Leadership Training Committee on Saturday, April 4. The class, usually taught in Los Angeles, will take place this time in Orange County.
The Sierra Clubâs Friends of the Foothills campaign recently won an important victory when the Commerce Department ruled to uphold the California Coastal Commissionâs rejection of a proposed toll road at San Onofre State Beach.
CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS VOLUNTEERS
Want to enjoy a fun work atmosphere? Do you enjoy meeting new people? We need reception area coverage Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 2pm and Tueday and Wednesday 2pm-5pm. If you're looking to combine your light office skills with helping the environment, this is the volunteer opportunity for you. Call Jane MacFarlane at 213-387-4287, ext. 205 about these and other opportunities as they arise.
GOT THE NOVEMBER 5 BLUES?
Honor the Chapter Awardees for 2009 at the Banquet on May 3, 2009.
The Angeles Chapter will honor its members at the Annual Awards Banquet May 3, 2009. The event will take place at the Brookside Country Club near the Rose Bowl. Outdoor reception from 5-6 pm, followed by dinner and presentation of awards.
The Banquet Chair is Silvia Darie; the Awards Chair is Sherry Ross.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2009 the Planning and Land Use Management Committee of the Los Angeles City Council approved the application to designate Griffith Park as a cultural, historical monument in the City of Los Angeles. The application, filed on behalf of the Griffith Family Trust, had earlier been approved by the Cityâs Cultural Heritage Commission.
The application must now be approved by the full Los Angeles City Council. The City Council is expected to vote on the matter within a month.
