In the end, the arguments of preservationists, parkland advocates, environmentalists and worried neighbors carried the day. A 4-4 vote from the Pasadena City Council killed the plan to base a National Football League team at the Rose Bowl, and the city began searching for an alternate plan for preserving the 82-year-old stadium with needed repairs and upgrades at a reasonable cost.
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The Mission of the Angeles Chapter Political Committees which includes Los Angeles and Orange Counties, is to promote voter awareness, to advocate for environmental policy change, and to support the elections campaigns of Sierra Club endorsed candidates committed to working on those changes. All three of these missions, by law, require that we raise funds specifically for the those political purposes.
Promoting voter awareness, for education only (non political) can use 501(c) (3) - tax-deductible funds.
The Open Spaces, Wild Places campaign captures and presents the beauty of Orange County.
Orange County is a beautiful place. Residents know that from their daily experiences, favorite places, and hidden spots. Those who visit know that from the beaches, the canyons, the parks. The plan is to have urban conveniences, suburban lifestyle, economic and academic opportunities, entertainment choices, and open spaces in one area under mostly blue skies. Who wouldn't love this? Who wouldn't want this? The real question is, who is willing to preserve it?
, Chair of Chapter Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the nomination of 12 members of the Angeles Chapter as candidates for five two-year terms and two one-year at-large seats on the 2006 Executive Committee.
This year's nominees are: Dean Wallraff, Joe Young, Donna Specht, Armando Soto Mayor, Virgil Shields, Kent Schwitkis, Jay Matchett, Lyn Klein, Jan Kidwell, Hersh Kelley, John Fries, and Silvia Darie.
The Trad Guide to Joshua Tree: 60 Favorite Climbs From 5.5 to 5.9, by Charlie and Diane Winger, Colorado Mountain Club Press, 2004.
Finally! A user-friendly technical climbing guide to world-famous Joshua Tree National Park. The Trad Guide to Joshua Tree is specifically for fun-loving rock jocks from the challenged beginner to the intermediate lead climber.
Reprinted with permission from the Nature Conservancy website, tncweeds.ucdavis.edu.
What is a weed?
For a gardener, a weed might be a misplaced plug of grass. For a corn farmer, a weed may be a clump of nightshade. Since The Nature Conservancy is in the business of protecting native biodiversity, our weeds are those plants that harm the native plants, animals, and communities.
Sierra Crest Route, by Leonard R. Daughenbaugh, Sierra Nevada Publishing House, July 2005.
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Orange County students join 12th annual Kids' Adopt-A-Beach cleanup day
Leaders wanted
Are you an experienced rated leader? The Chapter Fundraising Committee is looking for leaders to sponsor activities that raise funds for our Chapter and its publications. Please contact John Lajeuness at 818-248-5763.
ExComm meeting
The Executive Committee of the Angeles Chapter will meet on Sunday, July 24, at 1pm in the Chapter office conference room. Visitor parking is available on the street. Keycard parking by special arrangement. Contact Bonnie Sharpe.
Claire Dedrick, 1930-2005
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
617 W. 7th St, Suite 702
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 10-5 or by appointment