Group Support

Note: this page is mainly for those interested in the administration of Sierra Club groups rather than for environmental information.

The Membership and Leadership Development Committee was established by the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club to support the creation and maintenance of club entities such as local groups and conservation committees.

This Web Page Was Created for Sierra Club Volunteer Leaders Like YOU!

  • It offers information about creating a Sierra Club Group or Committee.
  • It has the information you need for sustaining a Group or Committee and keeping it strong and vital. 
  • It has information about the various web resources available to you, some of which will require your attention on a regular basis.
  • It has links to Sierra Club leaders who can answer questions and provide help.

It is easy to see a page like this and overlook the valuable information it provides. But as all of our leaders know, sustaining a Group or Committee or, for that matter, a Chapter, takes a lot of work and dedication on the part of many people.

Take time to browse the information and links below and see what it has to offer. We suggest paying particular attention to two areas of utmost importance: Recruiting and Leadership.

Without recruiting, there will be no leadership team. And without good leadership, a group or committee may fail. 

We hope this page is of value to you. Let us know if something is missing or needs attention. This is YOUR PAGE. Help us make it work for you.

If you're thinking of starting a Sierra Club group in your area contact LeaderSupport@michigan.sierraclub.org to discuss your plans. But first, look through the following items--they will give you some background about the Sierra Club:

Forming a new Group or Conservation Committee: Which should it be?

A Group has an Executive Committee ("ExCom") and Nominating and Election committees to choose and elect ExCom members. A set of Bylaws and Standing Rules govern operations of the Group. A Conservation Committee is a sub-region of a Chapter with fewer requirements than Groups or are issue-focused entities. What geographic area will your Group or Committee cover? (see map)

Running a Group or Conservation Committee

Web Resources, e-mail

Media

Group/Committee Events

Chapter Events

Sierra Club policies

Other