***************************GlobalMessage************************************* 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. ***************************************************************************** GENETIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS The Sierra Club's Sustainable Planet Strategy Team (SPST) is seeking to fill three (3) vacancies on the Sierra Club's Genetic Engineering Committee (GEC). We are especially interested in candidates with a strong interest in genetic engineering issues. In particular, applicants must clearly demonstrate their willingness to commit the time and energy necessary to help the Committee carry out its responsibilities. Appointments to the Committee are made by SPST, based on applications and phone interviews with prospective candidates. Interviewers will represent the GEC and the SPST. If you are interested in applying, please read and follow the instructions completely. We are only accepting self-nominations, so, please, pass this announcement on to others whom you believe may have an interest in serving on the Sierra Club GEC. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: December 15 th , 2005. A copy of the completed application should be sent (email preferred) to these members of the Search Committee: Laurel Hopwood, Chair Sierra Club Genetic Engineering Committee 2459 Queenston Rd Cleveland, OH 44118 phone: 216-371-9779 [log in to unmask] Jim Diamond, SPST member Liaison to the GEC 1533 Edith St. Berkeley, CA 94703 phone: 510-527-4130 [log in to unmask] GENETIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE The Sierra Club Genetic Engineering Committee (SC GEC) is one of six national Sierra Club issue committees that report to and advise the Sustainable Planet Strategy Team (SPST). The other committees are: Agriculture, Global Warming and Energy, Sustainable Consumption, Global Population and Environment, and Responsible Trade and Environment. Strategy Teams appoint issue committees, supervise their budgets, and assist them in developing and carrying out their work plans. The SC GEC is responsible for providing support and guidance to Club activists at all levels who are attempting to deal with genetic engineering issues, for helping to shape national Club policies and positions on genetic engineering issues (with particular reference to their environmental dimensions), for encouraging further Club involvement with these issues, and for communicating the Club's positions to the broad public, the media, elected officials and regulatory agencies. This is a very active committee which keeps up an e-mail dialogue. Scientific background or understanding of the issues, planning and organizing skills, and communications skills (writing, speaking) are important assets to doing our work. Enthusiasm and commitment of time is also important. The GEC does not have paid staff. CURRENT MEMBERS Laurel Hopwood, R.N., Chair, Ohio Neil Carman, Ph.D., Texas Gillian Dale, Esq., Colorado Jeffrey Smith, Iowa Richard Shore, Ph.D., Kentucky For more information on serving as part of the SC GEC or about current individual members, please feel free to visit the SC website or contact us. We strongly advise that any applicant review * the Genetic Engineering Committee's web pages at www.sierraclub.org/biotech * the GE policy at www.sierraclub.org/policy/conservation/biotech.asp QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT We encourage people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, and activists of all ages, to apply. Ability and willingness to use electronic mail and to participate in conference calls are required. Also, ability to travel occasionally to meetings or conferences is helpful. (The travel and lodging expenses of these trips are paid by the Sierra Club.) In evaluating applications, the SPST strives to achieve diversity in geography, ethnicity, and gender, to build closer connections with grassroots leadership (which means that current or recent-past Chapter or Group leadership is a plus), to expand the Club's influence (which means a demonstrated ability to communicate with and motivate people external to Sierra Club is a plus), and to increase our ability to communicate more effectively within the Club about the issues and the accomplishments of activists at all levels. GENETIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM Name: Membership # (required): Contact information (address, phone(s), email, & best times to reach you): Sierra Club activities and leadership positions held, with dates: Environmental work (community, state, national, and/or international level): Statement reflecting interest in and experience with genetic engineering: References (3); your Chapter Chair or other Chapter leader must be included as one of the three - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp