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CALL
FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STRATEGY TEAM (EQST)
The
Conservation Governance Committee (CGC) seeks additional members
for
appointment to the Environmental Quality Strategy Team. The EQST is
one of
four Strategy Teams appointed by and reporting to the CGC. The purpose
of
the EQST is to address, primarily through its individual committees,
the
effects of hazardous substances ad pollution on communities and
the
environment. EQST committees face new challenges to cleaning up
and
protecting our waters, air, lands and communities, as well as our
advocacy
for environmental justice and corporate responsibility.
The
EQST and its committees facilitate effective action at all levels of
the Club
on these issues. They help to shape Club policies and
positions,
recruit and apply necessary expertise, and assist grassroots
activists.
Current members are Chair Roger Diedrich, Barbara Coman, Elaine
Giessel,
Ann Harris, Charles Winterwood and Gordon LaBedz.
For
information on some of the EQST's current activities, go to
the
website:
http://www.clubhouse.sierraclub.org/go/leaders/conservation/eqst/index.aspFor
additional information on some isuues, you can also check the
Clubhouse
website:
http://wwwsierraclub.org/environment/more_issues.aspTo
carry out its responsibilities, the EQST oversees several committees.
--
Air Committee
-- Corporate Accountability Committee
-- Environmental
Justice Committee
-- Toxics Committee
-- Radiation Committee (being
organized)
-- Water Committee
-- Healthy Communities (starting in
January)
A Waste Committee is under consideration.
Strategy Team
members are responsible for reviewing the work of the EQST
committees;
approving their membership and budgets; assisting them in
developing
priorities and strategies for addressing their issues;
educating, organizing
and supporting the members on these issues;
coordinating the work of the
committees and other work on related issues;
and creating additional
committees as needed. Service on the EQST requires
a genuine commitment
of time and energy.
Applicants must be current Sierra Club members.
Sierra Club of Canada
members are not eligible to apply. Contact Sierra
Club Canada at
[log in to unmask] for information on Canadian
participation in these committees.
Appointments to the Committee are made
by CGC, based on the application and
phone interviews with prospective
candidates. Interviewers will represent
CGC and the EQST.
We are
accepting only self-nominations. If you know of others you think
may
have an interest in serving on the EQST, please pass this announcement
on to
them.
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APPLICATION
- Send (email preferred) to:
Michael Gregory
[log in to unmask]Doris
Cellarius
[log in to unmask]Jerry
Sutherland
[log in to unmask]Roger
Diedrich
[log in to unmask]Or:
3322 Prince William Dr
Fairfax, VA
22031
Applications must be received by December 17, 2005.
The
following information must be included:
Name:
Sierra Club Member
Number:
Contact information (address, phone(s), FAX, email, & best
times to reach
you):
A brief outline of Club involvement, including
leadership positions:
A brief description of previous non-club,
educational,
and/or professional experience related to the work of
EQST.
A short paragraph on what you bring to EQST that will help it
achieve its
goals.
References (3), with addresses and phone
numbers.
At least one must be the Chair of your
Chapter.