The annual election for the Club's Board of Directors is now underway.  In a typical year, less than 10% of eligible members vote in the Board elections and the percentage has been declining in recent years.  Our grassroots structure is strengthened when our participation is high.  Therefore, we would greatly appreciate your help in encouraging broad voter participation in this year's Board election.  A minimum of 5% is required for the elections to be valid.

Those eligible to vote in the national Sierra Club election will receive in the mail (or by the Internet if you chose the electronic delivery option) your national Sierra Club ballot in early March.  This will include information on the candidates and where you can find additional information on the Club's web site.  Your participation is critical for a Strong Sierra Club.

The Sierra Club is a democratically structured organization at all levels. The Club requires the regular flow of views on policy and priorities from its grassroots membership in order to function well. Yearly participation in elections at all Club levels is a major membership obligation.

Members frequently state that they don't know the candidates and find it difficult to vote without learning more.  Candidates provide[s] a statement about themselves and their views on the issues on the official election ballot.  You can also visit the Club's election website for additional information about candidates: http://www.sierraclub.org/board/election.  Then make your choice and cast your vote!

Even if you receive your election materials in the mail, we encourage you to use the user-friendly internet voting site to save time and postage.  If sending via ground mail, please note that your ballots must be received by no later than Election Day, April 27, 2016.