>From: Gene Coan <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Group & Chapter Outings Committee Openings
>Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 19:34:48 -0700
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>THIS MESSAGE IS AN INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE BEING SENT TO ALL SIERRA CLUB 
>STAFF,
>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS OF ALL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES, RCC CHAIRS,
>COUNCIL EXCOM, AND MANY OTHER NATIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERS,CHAPTER CHAIRS,
>CHAPTER CONSERVATION CHAIRS, GROUP CHAIRS, AND CCL DELEGATES.
>***PLEASE DO NOT REPLY *** TO SENDER OR FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO LISTS WHO
>HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE.
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>RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT GROUP AND CHAPTER OUTINGS COMMITTEE
>(Application deadline: September 30, 2005.)
>
>
>The Outdoor Activities Governance Committee is seeking to fill two regional 
>representative vacancies on the Group and Chapter Outings Committee. One is 
>the Northeast Region (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode 
>Island, Connecticut, Atlantic (NY), Pennsylvania, New Jersey). The other is 
>the Midwest Region (North Star (MN), John Muir (WI), Mackinac (MI), Iowa, 
>Illinois, Hoosier (IN), Ohio, Ozark (MO), Cumberland (KY). Representatives 
>should live in or be familiar with the region they represent.
>If you're an outing leader interested in the future of the local outings 
>programs throughout the club and want to provide support for its leaders 
>and participants, you should apply. Currently the committee is leading the 
>way to provide local outings leaders with the resources they need to keep 
>the club's local outings program healthy and strong and ensure that 
>participants are safe, happy and inspired.
>The Group and Chapter Outings Committee (GCOC) is a committee of Sierra 
>Club volunteers that oversees the outing programs run by chapters, groups, 
>and sections. The GCOC reports to the Outdoor Activities Governance 
>Committee (OAGC), which reports to the Sierra Club Board of Directors.
>Current GCOC Committee Members are:
>Tom Libby, (Chair), OK
>David Hedge, WA
>Marc Hertz, CA
>Virginia Laibl, CA
>Mary-Slater Linn, FL
>More information about the committee, it's scope and charge can be found at 
>http://clubhouse.sierraclub.org/outings/committees/gcoc/index.asp
>IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, 
>THEN FILL OUT AND RETURN THE APPLICATION FORM AT THE END OF THIS MESSAGE TO 
>TOM LIBBY, GCOC CHAIR.
>Applicants must be members in good standing of the Sierra Club and be 
>experienced outing leaders.
>Selection of new committee members will be influenced by several additional 
>criteria, including, but not limited to:
>1) Recent experience as a group, chapter or entity outings chair.
>2) Familiarity with club policies and procedures governing local outings 
>programs
>3) Live in or be familiar with the region which they will be representing
>4) A record of past volunteer leadership with Sierra Club, and a 
>willingness to participate and work collaboratively with other Committee 
>members and staff.
>5) Past participation in an Outdoor Activities Training Workshop
>6) Current or past involvement in local or regional conservation issues
>COMMITMENT
>GCOC members are expected to participate in the committee's regular monthly 
>conference calls and to communicate actively at other times via e-mail 
>concerning committee activities. Members are also expected to stay in 
>regular contact with the chapter outing chairs in their region.
>The GCOC usually meets three times a year (January, May and October) at 
>various locations around the country. Members are expected to attend these 
>meetings (travel and lodging are reimbursed).
>
>Appointment is a two-year term of office. Members may be reappointed for a 
>maximum of three consecutive terms.
>Appointments to the Group and Chapter outings committee are made by the 
>OAGC based on applications and phone interviews.
>
>
>APPLICATION
>Please complete the following and e-mail to Tom Libby, Chair of the GCOC, 
>at [log in to unmask] or mail to 8100 Harvest Hills Road, Oklahoma City, OK 
>73132
>
>DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
>
>Name:
>Sierra Club Membership Number:
>
>Address:
>
>Phone number:
>Best time to call:
>
>E-mail address:
>
>Length of time in the Sierra Club:
>Name of Chapter or Group Outings Chair:
>phone number:
>e-mail address:
>
>Name of Chapter or Group Chair:
>phone number:
>e-mail address:
>
>Name of additional Reference:
>phone number:
>e-mail address:
>List and briefly describe your outdoor leadership experience with Sierra 
>Club outings, at any level.
>List and briefly describe your Sierra Club involvement outside of outings, 
>at any level, if any.
>
>
>Thank you for your interest.
>
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