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Dear Friend,
There’s a place for you in the Sierra Club.
Whether you are a little techy, want to talk with legislators, like getting outdoors, to help with events, prefer to take online action, donate, or hope to meet like minded people, read on!
Tell the Board of Public Works: NO to I-495 & I-270 expansion
 The Board of Public Works is expected to vote yet again to green-light the new sequencing of the I-495 and I-270 widening scheme. State Comptroller Peter Franchot is the crucial swing vote on the 3-member Board of Public Works. Send him an email now at pfranchot@comp.state.md.us and tell him this proposal and process is deeply flawed and will bring harm to our air, water, climate, and communities. We need Clean transportation for all and forward thinking 21st century transportation solutions
Donate your Vehicle Today
 Your vehicle helps the Sierra Club Foundation advocate for clean air, water, and land, making a more sustainable planet for tomorrow. We make it easy for you to donate your vehicle. Whether it's running or not, your car, truck, boat, RV, or motorcycle will support the Sierra Club Foundation. More Info Here
P.S. You are invited to the Holiday Benefit December 13th.
Tech Savvy Volunteers Needed to help with Design and Layout
 Want to help? Tech savvy volunteers are needed to help with design and layout of statewide emails. We’ll get you trained up on the tools. Contact Laurel.imlay@sierraclub.org with questions or ideas.
Seeking volunteers to fight for funding for the Maryland Transit Administration in the 2020 General Assembly!
 This legislative session, we will be engaging in a campaign to help secure critical funding to ensure the reliability, accessibility, and safety of the bus, rail, and MARC system run by the Maryland Transit Administration. Email transportation@mdsierra.org or call 301-277-7111 to get involved.
On our way to becoming Sierra Club Outings Leaders!
 How would you deal with a possible sprained ankle or a change in the weather? How can we promote and what is Outdoors for All? A terrific group of new trainees from around the state completed Sierra Club basic Outings Leader Training Nov 17th to learn how to plan and conduct safe and educational adventures. Read more here!
Help pass key environmental bills in the 2020 General Assembly!
 For the 2020 session, we are again planning an all-out effort to pass our priority bills & many other important environmental bills. To do this, we need your help! Keep an eye on our website for volunteer opportunities & grassroots actions. Email Legislative Chair, Mark Posner, mark.posner@mdsierra.org for more information.
Our 2020 priority bills include: ending coal-burning in Maryland (retiring the state’s six coal plants, with a just transition for workers & communities); requiring the Public Service Commission to mitigate climate change in its electricity decisions; banning most disposal plastic shopping bags and imposing a fee on other bags; & advancing clean transportation (by closing the funding gap for Baltimore public transit & MARC; & reforming the public-private funding mechanism Governor Hogan is seeking to rely upon to massively expand highways).
Congratulations To Maryland Sierra Club Staff Moving To New Roles!
We’ve had some big changes in the Maryland Sierra Club staffing. Earlier this year our long-time policy director David Smedick took a great job at the National Sierra Club. Last month, Beyond Coal organizer Matt Dernoga took a job on Capitol Hill. And this November, Conservation Organizer Zack Gerdes accepted a position with National Sierra Clubs New Economy Program! Please join us in congratulating everyone on their new journeys. We wish all of them the best in their transition to new and exciting roles in the Climate Movement! It has been an amazing opportunity to work with Zack, Matt, & David.
Surprise... the Sierra Club is a Democracy!
 ...with all the challenges and potential of a democracy. And democracy requires participation. If you are a dues paying member, please vote online or by hard copy ballot by December 15th. Some races are contested, some are not, but this is a great opportunity for you to find out about the Sierra Club members who are willing to step up to lead and serve on Sierra Club Executive Committees in Maryland. Read Candidate Statements with instructions for voting here |
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Family-Friendly Hike to Calvert Cliffs Friday Nov 29
 Opt outside for a fun hike and leftover turkey sandwich picnic at Calvert Cliffs, a day-use state park with sandy beach, unique fossils, accessible recycled tire playground, fishing, and a freshwater and tidal marshlands. Info & RSVP
Howard County Holiday Pot Luck Gathering Thursday Dec 5
A great evening of food, conversation, and guest speaker, Josh Feldmark, Director of the Howard Co Office of Community Sustainability. Find out what our Group has been up to this year and hopes to accomplish in 2020! Info & RSVP
Washington County Holiday Dinner Friday Dec 6
 Guest Speaker Mary Anne Hitt, Director National Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign. Clean air, water, and energy are non partisan issues to unite our citizens Info & RSVP
Explore Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, North Tract Sunday Dec 8
 Ditch the shopping mall and come spend the afternoon walking in the woods at Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract. We'll practice our winter tree ID skills among the beeches, oaks and hollies. Info & RSVP
Climate Forum- Charles County Tuesday Dec 10
Panel on Energy infrastructure, public health impacts, and community transition plans. Refreshments will be served. Info & RSVP
Meet and Greet Happy Hour at Mother's Cantina in Ocean City Wednesday Dec 11Discussion about upcoming environmental legislation, outings and more. See a great movie "Paris to Pittsburgh". Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change! Info & RSVP
Sierra Club Holiday Benefit Friday Dec 13th
 Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, Diane Butler, Nancy Plaxico, & Nadine Chien invite you to the SIERRA CLUB HOLIDAY BENEFIT With special Guest Senator Sarah Elfreth! Join us 12/13. Details & RSVP Here
Rebuild Maryland: Climate Action Summit Saturday Dec 14
 Circle the weekend on your calendar right now. On 12/14, a coalition of advocacy groups large and small, including faith leaders, labor activists, environmental groups, and others — will be hosting an exciting one-day conference called “Rebuild Maryland: The People's Climate Summit”. Sign up here to stay in the loop!
Gunpowder Falls Hereford Area Hike Saturday Dec 14
Up and down hills, two stream crossings and turn around at the river. Info & RSVP
Social Hour Employee Ownership Baltimore Bicycle Works Tuesday Dec 17
 Learn about Employee Ownership and the Impact of Bicycling on Transportation Issues with 3 expert speakers, wine, and chips & dip. Info & RSVP
We appreciate and depend on your donations large and small. Thank you so much for all your support for the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter.
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