PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY WITHIN THE SIERRA CLUB CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS FOR THE 2004 SIERRA CLUB ELECTION The Nominating Committee is seeking Sierra Club leaders with a broad array of talents and perspectives to run as candidates for the Board of Directors in the 2004 National Sierra Club Election. The ideal candidate is an experienced, effective leader who has a clear vision for the Sierra Club?s future and a proven capacity to work with people to achieve goals and resolve problems. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested, or know of someone who is qualified, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee (listed below), preferably by July 1. We encourage all potential candidates to participate in the nomination process by contacting members of the Nominating Committee to express their interest. In addition to the nomination process, the Sierra Club bylaws allow for a petition process, which includes a requirement of notification and a minimum number of member signatures to qualify for the ballot, as specified in the bylaws and standing rules. A questionnaire will be sent to all persons who request one. Letters of inquiry will be sent to those whose names are suggested. After reviewing returned questionnaires, the Nominating Committee will select a pool of applicants for personal interviews. Interviews will be done in September, and if necessary, in November. To be considered for September interviews, completed questionnaires must be received by the Nominating Committee by July 13, 2003. The final candidates selected by the Committee for the election will be announced at the November 2003 Board meeting. The Board of Directors, composed of 15 elected volunteers, governs the Sierra Club. The Board has the legal responsibility and authority to oversee all staff and volunteer activities of the Sierra Club, to establish the Club?s conservation priorities and internal policies, and to adopt and implement the annual budget. In summary, it is the job of the Board of Directors to guide the Club and to respond to and shape the wishes of its members into effective policies. People interested in serving as a Director should be: ? Dedicated to the purposes and goals of the Sierra Club; ? Willing and able to accept the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a Director; ? Able to listen and communicate effectively and work in a team environment; ? Able and willing to dedicate sufficient personal time to Board duties; ? Able to think and plan strategically and politically; ? Knowledgeable regarding critical environmental and political issues; ? Knowledgeable of the structure and operations of the Club; ? Experienced as a Club leader; and ? Able and willing to deal with the broad range of issues that come before the Board. The Sierra Club Board is a working board. All members are expected to devote sufficient time, energy, and creativity to projects and commitments and to carry them through to their successful conclusion. Some of the commitments include the following: ? Preparing for and attending five or more Board meetings each year, one of which is the annual retreat in July; ? Participating in conference calls; . Communicating regularly via e-mail; ? Participating in other meetings on behalf of the Board or the Club; and ? Actively serving on one or more of the Club?s Governance Committees, which advise the Board and implement its policies. Board members receive reimbursement for travel and lodging, and can claim a per diem of $30 per day for travel days during Board meetings. Each Director is elected for a term of three years. A Director may serve an unlimited number of terms, providing that a minimum one-year absence from the Board occurs after any two consecutive full three-year terms. Nominating Committee 2003 Barbara Coman (chair) Metairie, LA [log in to unmask] René Voss Takoma Park, MD [log in to unmask] Allison Chin Stanford, CA [log in to unmask] Liz Walsh El Paso, TX [log in to unmask] Mark Pearson Durango, CO [log in to unmask] Connie Wilbert Laramie, WY [log in to unmask] Margaret Pennington Sebastopol, CA 707-829-2294 (H) 707-479-6682 (W) [log in to unmask] Erin E. Jordahl Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280 Des Moines, IA 50310 515-277-8868 [log in to unmask] www.iowa.sierraclub.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp