As the Sierra Club faces the challenges posed by globalization and the new political agenda in Washington and addresses the leadership needs of the Club as its membership continues to grow, the Nominating Committee seeks Club leaders with a broad array of talents and perspectives to run as candidates for the Board of Directors in the April 2002 National Sierra Club Election.
The Board of Directors, composed of 15 elected volunteers, is the governing body of the Sierra Club. The Board has the legal responsibility and authority to oversee all staff and volunteer activities of the Club, to establish the Club’s conservation priorities and internal policies, and to adopt and implement the annual budget. In summary, it is the job of the Board of Directors to guide the Club and to respond to and shape the wishes of its members into effective policies. People interested in serving as a Director should be
· Dedicated to the purposes and goals of the Sierra Club;
· Willing and able to accept the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a Director;
· Able to listen and communicate effectively and work in a team environment;
· Able and willing to dedicate sufficient personal time to Board duties;
· Able to think and plan strategically and politically;
· Knowledgeable regarding critical environmental and political issues;
· Knowledgeable of the structure and operations of the Club at all levels;
· Experienced as a Club leader; and
· Able and willing to deal with the broad range of issues that come before the Board.
If you know of someone who is an experienced, effective leader, who has a clear vision for the Club’s future and a proven capacity to work with people to achieve goals and resolve problems, or if you are such a person, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee below.
Susan Heitman, Chair
Culver City, CA
(310) 836-9329 (h)
(213) 740-7896 (w)
heitman@mediaone.net
Richard Cellarius
Prescott, AZ
(520) 778-6724
richard@cellarius.net
Lydia Fischer
Detroit, MI
(313) 863-8392
lydfisch@mindspring.com
Kathy Gregg
Buckhannon, WV
(304) 472-4055 (h)
(304) 473-8124 (w)
gregg@wvwc.edu
Debbie Heaton
Middletown, DE
(302) 378-8501
dheaton@mcganndesign.com
Joan Holtz
El Monte, CA
(626) 443-0706
joan.holtz@sierraclub.org
Ross Vincent
Pueblo, CO
(719) 561-3117
ross.vincent@sierraclub.org