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Testimonial from volunteer Lisa Bokovoy
I have always been interested in preservation of the environment. However, during my research I learned just how much damage is being done and how it affects humans. Even more important, I experienced first-hand that one person can make a difference in this big problem. When I sat down with the Conservation Coordinator she was interested in seeing what I would be interested in helping out with. She described a new campaign that is under way to inform citizens and get them involved. It's called Building Environmental Community. I asked what she thought about me organizing an event in my home town to inform them about mercury standards and the fish we eat. She thought it was a great idea and was excited about it. I am a University of Minnesota senior in Public Relations and Advertising. I planned the event from top to bottom. I wrote news releases and put together an agenda for the community meeting. I generated a newspaper article on the front page of the local news in the major metropolitan daily newspaper, the Pioneer Press. I also got articles published in two local newspapers and a radio interview with our Sierra Club spokesperson for this event. The staff accommodated me and helped me every step of the way. We ended up with 40 attendees and a great increase in support from the local citizens. Some of them were interested in getting involved through volunteering their time. Everyone at the Sierra Club is driven toward the mission of educating the public and getting them fired up to support solutions that will better the environment. This experience was exhilarating and increased my passion for the environment.
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