The Ozark Chapter is seeking persons to run for the 2006 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 the tone of 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, Cheryl Hammond, Ginger Harris, Roy Hengerson, and Claus Wawrzinek continue in office.That leaves five members to be elected this year.
Contact:
Keet Kopecky, Chapter Chair
9211 Olmstead
Kansas City, MO 64138
kkopecky@kc.rr.com
(816) 966–9544
Please let him know of your interest in serving on the 2006 ExCom by July 31. Or nominate another Sierra Club activist you feel would be an asset to the ExCom.
Ozark Chapter Executive Committee
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 — Ozark Chapter members receive ExCom election ballots in the mail (Ozark Sierran).
December 31 — Ballots due (closing date of ExCom
election).
January 7, 2006 — Counting of ballots and reporting of
results.