The Atlantic Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom) sets Sierra Club conservation policy in New York state and administers the Chapter. Some ExCom members are chosen by their local Groups. Others, the at-large delegates, are elected by the Chapter membership statewide for two-year terms. This fall’s election will fill four at-large seats.
If you are interested in running for one of these seats, please let the Nominating Committee (NomCom) know by July 22. Send your name, address, and membership number to: Nominating Committee, Sierra Atlantic Chapter, P.O. Box 886, Syosset, NY 11791-0886, or by e-mail to bobbie.josepher@sierraclub.org. Please include a statement about your qualifications and reasons for running to help the NomCom decide whether to nominate you. The NomCom will notify you by July 29 if they are nominating you as an at-large delegate.
Anyone not nominated by the Nominating Committee can become a candidate by filing a petition signed by at least 50 members of the Chapter. Let the Nominating Committee know you are interested in running. Anyone who submits his or her name by July 22 will be guaranteed a response from the Nominating Committee by July 29. The deadline for filing petitions to be a candidate is Sept. 5. The Nominating Committee has the option until Sept. 5 to nominate more candidates. The deadline for all candidates to submit the final version of their ballot statements is Sept. 5.