ExCom Candidate Application

Executive Committee Member
 

The terms are for two years and members can be elected for two successive terms on the chapter ExCom. Groups ExCom members have no term limits.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and promote the mission of the Sierra Club
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings and General meetings
  • Receive and follow national and local Sierra Club email
  • Serve on one or more core committees
  • Participate in Sierra Club training in chapter support activities
  • Lead and provide educational training and/or conservation opportunities for members
  • Participate in long range planning
  • Actively assist in fundraising activities or contribute financially
  • Ensure financial stability and solvency
  • Modify and allocate resources; must be consistent with the opportunities, the abilities, and the commitment of the chapter/group
  • Monitor, question, and evaluate club activities
  • Provide leadership and vision within the chapter/group
  • Contribute a sense of camaraderie and teamwork
Candidate's first name
Candidate's Last Name
Your pronouns
Gender equity and inclusivity are Sierra Club core values. Learn more at https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/gender-pronouns-in-workplace.
Candidate's cell phone number
Candidate's street address
Candidate's city
Candidate's zip code
Are you a current Sierra Club member?
You must be a Sierra Club member to run for election to an executive committee.
Are you applying for the Chapter (state-wide) or Group (local) Executive Committee or both?
Select group to which you belong
Are you willing to actively participate in fundraising activities or contribute financially to the chapter?
Learning how to promote financial stability for the chapter includes learning how to raise money for the chapter. Are you all in for the chapter? It's not about the amount you can give, it's about your commitment. Our goal is for all ExCom members to donate.
Organizational tools - select the ones you"re familiar with
Our chapter is run by volunteers. We depend on these tools to work and communicate effectively.
Experience - check all applicable
We need your knowledge and skills in these key areas.
There's no set requirement but it takes time to stay on top of the daily email as well as work on our core committees.
This is the only part of your application that will be published on the ballot. The maximum length is 800 characters including spaces. If your statement is too long, you'll receive an error message.  You'll have to shorten your content in order to submit your application.