Coastal Commission turmoil finally settles with Clark pick

  • Posted on 30 November 2005
  • By Paul Arms

The right appointee is crucial to conserving California's coast

The process of insuring good appointments to the California Coastal Commission has never been easy. This year, however, that journey had more ups and downs than a roller coaster.

In 2003 several state and regional environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club and the Orange County League of Conservation Voters, supported Debbie Cook from Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach City Council member Toni Iseman as two likely candidates for the Coastal Commission seat.

Meet your chapter

  • Posted on 30 November 2005
  • By The Editor

Gay and Lesbian Sierrans

The mission of the GLS is to foster the purposes of the Sierra Club by making available a wide range of events for gays, lesbians, and their friends. These include a weekly evening hike in Griffith Park, ski trips, and a New Year's trip hiking in and out of the Grand Canyon, which was organized by two founding members, Susan Lucille and Steve Green.

The section was founded in 1987 and currently has about 250 members.

Former director authors book on life in Sierra Club

  • Posted on 31 October 2005
  • By David Czamanske

The Angeles Chapter will host a reception for former Sierra Club executive director Michael McCloskey at the Chapter Office on Wilshire Boulevard from 5 to 6 pm on Nov. 20, in honor of publication of his book In the Thick of It: My Life in the Sierra Club.

Forest campaign adds staff member

  • Posted on 31 October 2005
  • By Michele Nuzzo

Our local forests have a powerful new advocate in Juana Torres, a Sierra Club regional organizer working exclusively on the Southern California Forests Campaign.

Grab your ballot! 2006 Angeles Chapter Elections

  • Posted on 31 October 2005
  • By The Editor

Choosing capable leaders is one of the most important actions we take as Sierra Club members to make the Club a strong, effective organization. In the November issue of the Southern Sierran, you will find a ballot for choosing seven at-large members of the Angeles Chapter Executive Committee and for electing members of executive committees of regional groups at the local level. A pullout section (pages E1-E4) contains the candidates' statements. Please read this and vote. Your ballot must be postmarked by Nov. 22.

Haven't received your ballot?

  • Posted on 31 October 2005
  • By The Editor

2006 Angeles Chapter Elections

If you are a member in good standing (dues current) and have not received your Southern Sierran and the enclosed Chapter ballot by November 17, call the Angeles Chapter office (213-387-4287) and ask for one to be mailed to you. Be prepared to give your name, address and Sierra Club membership number (shown on mailing labels of Sierra Club publications you receive).

Activists use surfing event to promote beach preservation

  • Posted on 31 October 2005
  • By Brian Alper

, Gail Prothero, and Brittany McKee

Immortalized in the 1963 song 'Surfin' USA' by the Beach Boys, Trestles Beach just south of San Clemente is known as one of the finest remaining natural surf breaks in the world. However, a proposed toll road extension could change all that.

News and Notes

  • Posted on 31 October 2005
  • By The Editor

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.

Vote no on Proposition 73 Sierra Club also opposes propositions 75 and 76

  • Posted on 31 October 2005
  • By Paul Mason

Sierra Club California

The Sierra Club opposes Proposition 73, a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 8 special election.

Proposition 73 is an attempt to undermine a woman's right to choose. The Sierra Club is pro-choice because we believe in a woman's right to choose and to have family planning readily available to those who want and need it.

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