Chapter Leadership

At-Large Delegates:

• Jeff Smith, term expires Dec 2024
• Judy Tanner, term expires Dec 2024
• Lisa Anzalone, term expires Dec 2024
• Tom Au, term expires Dec 2025
• Victoria Opthof-Cordaro , term expires Dec 2025
• Jerene Good, term expires Dec 2025

Group Delegates:

• Doug Mason, Moshannon Group
• Fred Kraybill (acting), Allegheny Group
• Justina Wasicek, Governor Pinchot Group
• Matt MacConnell, Lehigh Valley Group
• Dave Hemberger, Kittatinny Group
• Tracy Daniels, Lancaster Group
• Chuck Benson/Dean Eichen, Lake Erie Group
• Jack Miller, North Central PA Group
• David Calloway, Southeastern PA Group
• Sharon Cuff, Northeast PA Group

See the Local Groups page for a map of Group regions.

Chapter Officers

Chapter officers are elected by the ExCom every year. 

• Chair - Tracy Daniels/Jeff Smith - co-chairs
• Vice Chair - 
• Treasurer - Lisa Anzalone, Jerene Good (assistant)
• Secretary - Mia Terra 
• CCL Delegate - Jeff Smith, Victoria Opthof-Cordaro (alt),  Judy Tanner (2nd Alt), Jerene Good (3rd Alt)
• Group Advocate -  Matt MacConnell, Dave Hemberger (vc)
• Compliance - Lisa Anzalone
• Political Compliance - Lisa Anzalone,  Victoria Opthof-Cordaro

Chapter Committee Chairs

• Steering Committee - Tracy Daniels, Jeff Smith, Matt MacConnell, Justina Wasicek,  Lisa Anzalone
• Conservation Committee  - Tom Au, Jim Wylie (vc)
• Political Committee - Dave Hemberger, Victoria Opthof-Cordaro (vc),  Sharon Cuff (vc)
• Outings Committee - David Calloway (co-chair), Meredith Nutting (co-chair), Dean Eichlen (vc)
• Equity Committee - Rashida Lovely
• Nominating Committee - Tom Au
• Finance Committee - Tracy Daniels
• Personnel Committee - Justina Wasicek, Dave Hemberger (vc)
• Elections Committee - Jim Wylie, Victoria Opthof-Cordaro (vc)
• Newsletter Chair - Sondra Moore, Chuck Benson (vc)
• Fundraising Committee - open
• Member Engagement - Jack Miller
• Digital Tools Committee - Jim Wylie, Sharon Cuff (vc)
• Structural Transition - 
• Legislative Chair - Justina Wasicek, Victoria Opthof-Cordaro (vc)
• Honors & Awards Chair - Judy Tanner, Justina Wasicek
• Legal Committee Chair - Tom Au, Paul Burroughs (vc), Victoria Opthof-Cordaro (vc)

To contact anyone on the Chapter ExCom, Chapter Officers or Committee Chairs, please Contact Us.

More Volunteer Resources

The Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter is looking for dedicated members who want to become an At-Large member of the Pennsylvania Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom). Three At-Large members of the ExCom will be elected in 2024 to serve in 2025-2026.

The Chapter Nominations committee seeks nominees from any region, background, race, gender, orientation or age to apply for an At-Large seat. Nominees must be current members of the Sierra Club who reside in Pennsylvania. 

Sierra Club is dedicated to building a powerful and inclusive environmental movement and needs PA Chapter ExCom members from diverse backgrounds and experiences to reach our highest potential. In addition to an ExCom member from each Pennsylvania Group, the Chapter ExCom has six At-Large members, three of whom are elected each year. 

The PA Chapter ExCom sets the priorities, policies, and budget (with member input) that enable volunteers and staff to carry out the Sierra Club’s mission. The Chapter ExCom also reviews and decides endorsements of candidates for elective political offices. 

The PA Chapter ExCom has been meeting via Zoom teleconferencing and on occasion in-person and conducting some votes via email. The ExCom will provide orientation to new At-Large and Group ExCom members.

Each Chapter ExCom member is expected to: 

• Prepare for and attend at least four ExCom meetings (possibly more) annually, as well as conference calls, email, and other briefings.
• Serve actively on one or more committees and/or task forces.
• Participate in constructive engagement with and focus on the Sierra Club’s strategic priorities.
• Represent and advance the Sierra Club and its programs, campaigns, and policies to various Sierra Club entities and diverse public audiences.
• Work to build a broader environmental movement to achieve our most important goals, including a commitment to Sierra Club’s values of equity, inclusion and justice and the Jemez Principles of Democratic Organizing.

All Chapter members who have provided the Chapter with email addresses or postal address will be entitled to vote on the candidates. The election conducted by on-line ballot will commence on Nov. 8, 2024 and end on Dec. 9, 2024.  On Dec. 31, 2024, the Chapter Elections Committee will validate the election and announce the three winners.
 
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for an At-Large seat on the Chapter ExCom, please submit a statement of interest to the Nominations Committee, which lists:

1. Your 

• Name
• Address
• E-mail address
• Telephone

2. A Candidate's Statement explaining why you want to be an At-Large ExCom member (150 words max) for publication in on-line ballot.

3. A digital photo for publication in on-line ballot (optional)

Please submit your nomination statement of interest to:

Thomas Au, Chapter Nominations Committee Chair at thomxau@gmail.com

Please submit your statement of interest no later than September 15, 2024.

Candidates will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee and submitted to the ExCom for approval as candidates, along with their Candidate Statement and photo (if any) by September 20, 2024.

The Chapter will notify members who wish to be nominated to become At-Large ExCom members via email by September 27, 2024 of the slate of candidates.  Any member who wishes to be nominated, but not selected, may file a petition to be on the ballot. 

Mail ballots and email ballot election links for the At-Large ExCom members election will be sent to all Chapter members on November 8, 2024. All votes must be submitted to the Chapter by members no later than December 9, 2024 and the Election Committee will count the votes and announce the new 2025-2026 At-Large ExCom members by December 31,2024.