ANNOUNCEMENT: Consider Joining the Missouri Chapter ExCom in January 2008

The Missouri Chapter is seeking persons to run for the 2008 Executive Committee (ExCom). The ExCom manages the Chapter finances and budget; takes care of Chapter business having to do with office, staff, and correspondence; endorses political candidates after recommendations from the Chapter Political Committee; ensures that the Chapter committees have leadership; and sets direction for the Sierra Club in Missouri. The ExCom meets once every two months in cities across Missouri. ExCom members strongly support the Sierra Club mission to “Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.”

Of the current members elected at large, Byron Combs, Ginger Harris, and Leslie Lihou continue in office. That leaves five members to be elected this year for two year terms. Also one person will be elected to fill one remaining year of a seat that was vacated by resignation.

Contact:
Byron Combs, Chair Nominations Committee (816) 587 9363, byroncom@sbcglobal.net

Please let Byron know of your interest in serving on the 2008 ExCom by July 31 or suggest another Sierra Club activist you feel would be an asset to the ExCom.

Missouri Chapter ExCom Election Calendar:

July 31
 Last date for Nominating Committee to accept submissions of ExCom candidates.
August 14
 Nominating Committee informs standing Chapter ExCom of candidate list.
August 28
 Petition candidate deadline for submitting their candidacy to ExCom.
October 15
 Missouri Chapter members receive ExCom election ballots in the mail (Missouri Sierran).
December 31
 Ballots due (closing date of ExCom election).
January 7, 2008
 Counting of ballots and reporting of results.