Nominations are now closed
Elections will open on Oct 31
The Sierra Club is a volunteer-led environmental advocacy organization with entities at the national, state, and local level with the mission of “Explore, Enjoy & Protect.” Each entity is governed by an Executive Committee of members elected for their commitment to protecting our planet, and willingness to collaborate within our organization to make a difference.
The Maryland Chapter and local Group Executive Committees (“ExComs”) set priorities; pursue environmental objectives; organize a program of outings, educational and activist events; recruit and communicate with members; endorse political candidates; and raise funds, in accordance with Sierra Club policies and bylaws. In addition, the Chapter ExCom sets and manages the Chapter budget and hires the Chapter Director. The ExComs meet monthly and participate in annual leadership retreats. Sierra Club members in good standing are eligible to run.
This fall, three of the six at-large seats on the Maryland Chapter ExCom are up for election for two-year terms. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else to run as an at-large candidate for the Chapter ExCom, contact the Chapter Nominating Committee at nominations@mdsierra.org
Roughly half of the seats on the ExComs of the local Sierra Club Groups will also be up for election this fall for two-year terms. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else to run for your local Group ExCom, please contact the following chairs of the Group Nominating Committees:
- Anne Arundel Group: JoAnne Zoller, jzw506@verizon.net
- Catoctin Group (Carroll & Frederick Counties): Kathleen Rall, treeople@aol.com
- Greater Baltimore Group (Baltimore City & County; Harford County): Paul Dongarra, pdongarra70@gmail.com
- Howard County Group: Carl Latkin, Clatkin2000@gmail.com
- Lower Eastern Shore Group (Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester Counties): Cindy Dillon, cindy.dillon@mdsierra.org
- Montgomery County Group: Al Carr, alfred.carr@gmail.com
- Prince George’s Group: Lily Fountain, chairpgc@mdsierra.org
- Southern Maryland (Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s Counties): Rosa Hance, rosa.hance@mdsierra.org
- Washington County Group: No election this year.
Note: Maryland members who are not in one of the active Groups above may still run for the Chapter ExCom.
Send in a Nomination by September 14th if You Would Like to Serve
The deadline for receipt of nominations for Chapter or Group Executive Committees is September 14th.
Candidates must submit to the relevant Nominating Committee their contact information and a statement of no more than 250 words total that addresses these three questions:
What would you like to accomplish as an Executive Committee member?
What skills, experience and/or new ideas will you bring to the Executive Committee?
How will your role on the Executive Committee reflect diversity? (Diversity can include ethnicity, age, regions within Maryland, affiliations with under-represented groups, etc.)
We also encourage candidates to submit a headshot photo from the last 5 years. Please complete the model release form at sc.org/mdelectionmodel and ask your photographer (who can be yourself) to complete the photo upload & licensing form at sc.org/mdelectionphoto.
Nominating Committees evaluate nominees on their statements and on other criteria such as their experience, knowledge, values that align with the Club's and Group's, leadership abilities, and teamwork. If the Nominating Committee does not select someone as a candidate for the ballot, they are still eligible to be a petition candidate. (Signatures in support of petition candidates must be submitted to the Election Committee by October 6, 2025.)
The election will be held by electronic ballot (and paper ballot for those who require it) from October 31st – December 5th, 2025.
Thank you for your interest! Now, more than ever, we need your talent, your energy, and your commitment to help the Maryland Sierra Club protect our state for future generations.
More Volunteer Opportunities
The Maryland Chapter’s issue committees develop policy recommendations, educate the public, and advocate for legislation on issues such as energy, moving beyond gas, natural places, pesticides, public health, water, and zero waste. The Chapter also has committees for outings, membership engagement, diversity, fundraising, legislation, and to vet candidates for election endorsements. Unlike many other environmental groups, much of the work in the Sierra Club is done by volunteers, supported by a small number of our incredible, hardworking staff.
The local Sierra Club Groups have similar committees that operate on the county or municipal level and collaborate with the Chapter on state-wide campaigns. To learn more about volunteer opportunities in Groups, click here to access your Group website, or contact the chairs of the Group Nominating Committees (listed above) by email to schedule a phone call.