SierraScape March 2015 - August 2015
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Sierra Club Lemonade Brigade Fundraising Dates
The Lemonade Brigade is the primary fundraising operation for Sierra Club of Eastern Missouri, and we have two events coming over the next few months in which we'll need volunteers to help squeeze lemons, set up and tear down our booths, and of course sell the finest lemonade this side of the Mississippi. Please contact Jim Young at jas.young@sbcglobal.net or at 314-664-9392 if you can spare some time to help with these vital fundraising operations.
St. Louis Earth Day - April 26, 10 am to 6 pm
Festival of the Little Hills - August 21, 22 and 23
Save the Date
Sierra Club 4th Annual Trivia Night is Saturday, October 24 at 7pm. Volunteers Needed. Contact Sarah Merida at 660-988-1412 or sarah.nicole838@gmail.com.
More to come in September newsletter.
St. Louis Earth Day Festival Sunday, April 26
The traditional St. Louis Earth Day Festival will be held on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park on Sunday, April 26, from 10-6. The Sierra Club will have an information table under the cover of the Muny entry. Our famous lemonade stand will be offering its ever-popular fare throughout the event. We need volunteers for both locations. If you could greet the public at the table for a couple of hours, please contact the EMG office at 314-664-0890 . Jim Young would also be thrilled to put you to work in the lemonade stand. To volunteer for that duty, please contact Jim 314-664-9392. Thanks!
We hope to see lots of our members at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival!
EMG Seeking Conservation Leader
We are looking for someone to chair or co-chair our Conservation Committee. This position that can be split among multiple people if necessary. The Conservation Committee will be responsible for staying informed on the conservation issues arising within the EMG's area and advising the ExCom on how to respond to various issues. The Chair or Co-Chair will work alongside the EMG Chair to respond to press inquiries and issue public statements about the club's positions. Regular meetings can be established to allow EMG members a forum to discuss the issues. The EMG Conservation Chair can help recruit activists to work on projects, keep the membership informed on key issues - through the newsletter, on line, monthly meeting announcements etc.
If you are interested in this position, want more information, or would like to discuss other opportunities for involvement, please contact EMG Chair Sarah Merida, 660-988-1412.