SierraScape March 2013 - August 2013
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New Membership Committee
The EMG will be partnering with the Missouri Chapter to provide some extra support for new Sierra Club members. We are looking for a few EMG members to help. This will be a small time commitment, not a lot of work. If you might be interested or want more details, please contact Sarah Merida, 660-988-1412.
EMG Seeking Political Chair
The Political Chair leads the Political Committee which is primarily active in even-numbered years and semi-dormant in odd-numbered years. The committee assesses races and candidates at the state and local level, making decisions about which races might be impacted by the Sierra Club, and which candidates deserve our endorsement. The committee is responsible for writing a questionnaire, sending the questionnaires out to candidates in the relevant districts/races, then reading and assessing the returned questionnaires. When deemed necessary, the committee interviews candidates. Then the committee makes recommendations to the EMG ExCom and to the Chapter Polcom for endorsement. Once endorsements are made, the committee decides which races might be impacted the most by Sierra Club involvement, and organizes/coordinates campaigning with the relevant candidates.
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.
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.