SierraScape October 2018 - April 2019
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CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Executive Committee (ExCom) members meet once per month to authorize club actions and assist activities of other Eastern Missouri Group (EMG) members.
There are seven voting members on the ExCom. This year there are four (4) vacancies and three (3) candidates, plus there is a write in option. Voting instructions are given on the ballot page (see page 7).
The following are statements by candidates for the ExCom, listed in alphabetical order.
Tim Elwell
Through my life, three things have remained my passions: love, learning and the environment. I strive to be a leader, hard worker and team player; all of which I'd like to bring to the Executive Committee. I work in the radio industry and recently changed companies to accept a role to create a sustainability program in conjunction with marketing and promotions. I'm hoping that the position can be a building block to my goal of a career in conservation. I want to become more involved with environmental issues and make an impact in the community. That's why I'd like to be considered for the Executive Committee. I have volunteered with St. Louis Earth Day, Special Olympics and the Open Space Council as a trip leader for Operation Clean Stream. I truly enjoy being outdoors and cleaning up our world. I'd love the opportunity to serve. Thanks for your time.
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I was appointed to the EMG ExCom in Jan 2017 to fill a vacant seat. Now, I am ready to run for a second term. I have found my time on the EMG ExCom fulfilling and challenging. My main other involvement in the Sierra Club here has been chairing our outings committee. I have worked hard to expand our outings program, bring our training standards up to date and reach out to our varied members. Through the ExCom I learned about other issues, many of which impact outings too. I have written articles for the newsletter and helped explore a possible pipeline route in a Missouri wild area. I am retired, able to attend meetings regularly and enjoy giving my time to the worthwhile missions all of us share.
Segolene Renaze
I am currently enrolled in Washington University's Law program and I will be working with the Environmental Clinic there, which I am very excited about. I am also actively involved with the Young Professional Board of Great Rivers Environmental Law Center. I became a member of the Sierra Club a little over 3 years ago as I interned with the Missouri Chapter for 6 month in order to complete my Masters degree in Environmental Law. Throughout that time I could see what impact this organization has and I knew I wanted to contribute more. I now have the opportunity to offer myself for election on the ExCom, as a way for me to give back to this great organization and help advance its mission which is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet. In my free time, I love hiking with my husband, spending time with friends and family, trail building and participating in other outdoor activities, as well as arts and crafts.