NOTICE: Vote to Dissolve
On December 12, 2024, starting at 6:30 pm ET, the Sierra Club South Carolina Chapter will be holding its next Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting via Zoom. At this meeting, the South Carolina Chapter ExCom intends to have a formal vote dissolving the Bartram Group, which comprises the following counties:
- Greenville
- Spartanburg
- Laurens
- Union
Members of the Bartram Group are invited to attend the meeting to provide their views on the proposed dissolution prior to the vote. If you want to participate in the meeting, please email Montravias King at montravias.king@sierraclub.org to receive the Zoom call-in information.
If you cannot attend the meeting, please feel free to submit any written or email comments to Montravias King by Monday, December 2, at 5:00 pm.
SC Chapter Office address: 1314 Lincoln Street, Suite #211 Columbia, SC, 29202
PS: Members will be notified by email of the outcome of the Chapter ExCom's vote once the decision has been made.
Message from the Chair (click here to read)
The Bartram Group
The Bartram Group of the South Carolina Sierra Club Chapter is located in the upstate of South Carolina and has over 1000 members serving the counties of Greenville, Spartanburg, Laurens and Union.
The Bartram Group attempts to meet virtually on Google Meet platform once every month (except for July) except when the meeting is a tour or visit to a site. Members and non-members are welcome to our monthly meetings, outings, and social events.
Upcoming Programs & Outings
• Hike Fairforest Loop Trails, Croft State Park, Spartanburg • Saturday, October 19th - 9:00 AM at trailhead - CANCELED DUE TO HELENE STORM IMPACT
• Adopt-A-Hwy Program - Mitchel Rd Elementary • Saturday, November 9th, - 9:00 AM CANCELED DUE TO HELENE STORM IMPACT
(Click on links to know more)
Stay Informed
• Follow Bartram Group activities through our Facebook, and Instagram announcements.
• Check out our Events page for upcoming Meetings, Outings and Activities.
• Signup to receive our electronic monthly bulletin for updated news. Please send your request to sierraupstate@gmail.com
• View Bartram Group E-bulletins in your browser:
2024
January E-bulletin; February E-bulletin; March E-bulletin; April E-bulletin; May E-bulletin; June E-bulletin; August E-bulletin; September E-bulletin; October E-bulletin; November E-bulletin; December E-bulletin.
2023
January E-bulletin; February E-bulletin; March E-bulletin; April E- bulletin; May E-bulletin; June E-bulletin; July E-bulletin; August E-bulletin; September E-bulletin; October E-bulletin; November E-bulletin; December E-bulletin
The Bartram Executive Committee
Chair & State ExCom Rep: Kathy Weatherford*
Treasurer: Vacant*
Secretary: Vacant
Membership: Viviane Trama*
Communications: Viviane Trama*
Social Media: Lucas Kasle*
Outings Leader: Steve Root, Lucas Kasle*
State ExCom Rep: Kathy Weatherford*
Spartanburg Representative: Vacant
Laurens Representative: Vacant
Union Representative: Vacant
Executive Committee Members denoted by asterisk*
Bartram Group Active Volunteers
Adopt–a–Highway Coordinator: Patricia Cartwright
Special Projects: Eric Thompson
Outings & Programing: Steve Root, Bob Church
Sierra Club State Chapter Volunteers
Website, Sales Force: Ron Sobczak
National Rep & Outreach: Kathleen Kempe