October 21, 2022
I have been an active member of the Sierra Club in NY since January 2021, after moving from Vermont to Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Though I'd been active in environmental advocacy for many years, I was inspired to become engaged with the SC by Naomi Klein. I had already decided to concentrate my efforts on fighting climate change, which to me is the greatest challenge and the greatest threat we face. In her books Naomi Klein contends that the SC is the most active organization in fighting climate change. That led me to first volunteering in Shay O’Reilly’s Stop the Gas work and then on to other Chapter issues. I have seen the successes we at the Chapter have had here in NY in advancing renewable power generation and legislation to ween us off fossil fuels. I am grateful to have played some small part in those efforts.
Energy is one area where I have concentrated my Chapter work. I am an active member of the Chapter's Energy Committee, and I am the chair of the Large-Scale Renewable Energy sub-committee. I also serve on the Legislative Committee where I have contributed my thoughts and ideas on energy sector bills, including whether to sponsor or not sponsor.
Additionally, I am working with other groups on climate related efforts here in NY, including Stop POW Crypto NY, Gas Action Committee, and Renewable Heat Now coalition. I know the Chapter believes that partnering with other organizations will benefit us all and I would like to see if I can play some role in that.
I would welcome the opportunity to bring my thoughts, ideas, and collaborative work style to the ExCom team.
Thank you for your consideration.