The SF Bay Chapter and its 8 groups all have Executive Committees (ExComs) that represent their community’s Sierra Club members in deciding local conservation policies, endorsing political candidates, and administering programs and activities. The Ex Coms perform essential functions that require a substantial, sustained commitment from its volunteer leadership.
Key responsibilities: Each Executive Committee member is expected to be actively involved in an aspect of the chapter or group’s work — from administration and conservation to fundraising and outreach. Executive Committee members at either the chapter or group level must attend regular meetings, help determine local Sierra Club positions on critical environmental issues, and take an active part in making the chapter or group function well.
Chapter Executive Committee: The Chapter-wide Executive Committee supervises the Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter’s essential functions from fundraising to conservation. It oversees a sizable annual budget and nine full- and part-time staff, as well as facilitating the work of hundreds of volunteers.
Group Executive Committees: The San Francisco Bay Chapter is divided into eight regional groups — Delta, Marin, Mount Diablo, Northern Alameda County, Southern Alameda County, San Francisco, Tri-Valley, and West Contra Costa County — that address environmental issues at a more local level within our neighborhoods, parks, and streets. Group Executive Committees supervise the work of the Group Conservation and Political Committees. Groups make endorsements for candidates and ballot measures, speak up to and keep tabs on local city councils, school boards, and other decision-making bodies. Groups can sponsor events and actions in their regions, and host gatherings so members can share interests and issues. Learn more about the regional groups here.