Recruitment Announcement - Integrated National Conservation Action (INCA)
Committee    --   Deadline March 15, 2006

The Conservation Governance Committee (CGC) seeks to appoint up to four new
members on the Integrated National Conservation Action (INCA)Committee. If
you would like to nominate yourself for membership on the INCA Committee,
please complete and return the application below by March 15, 2006.
Current members of INCA are welcome to reapply, and if they do should state
how long they have already served on the committee.

The INCA Committee, which in 2006 will manage a budget of $100,000, reports
to the Conservation Governance Committee (CGC).  Voting members are 4
volunteers and two senior Conservation Department staff.  In 2006-2007 it
will solicit and fund high priority projects of national significance that
do NOT fall under one of the three Conservation Initiatives (Smart Energy
Solutions, America's Wild Legacy, or Safe and Healthy Communities). The CGC
has directed INCA to take primary responsibility for two key areas in 2006:
defense of the National Environmental Policy Act, and Judicial
Appointments.

Examples of the types of issues that INCA would consider funding include:

*  Judicial Nominations
*  Any other federal appointments
*  9th Circuit Court split
*  National Environmental Policy Act
*  Any other Defending Democracy agenda items -- public access, public
right
to know, public participation
*  Takings, Unfunded Mandates, Devolution, Risk Assessments and other right
wing anti-environmental initiatives
*  c4 accountability on federal officials (like what we did on Rep. Pombo
in 2005)
*  International work -- especially c4 take delivery -- trade, population,
other
*  State level nationally significant work that doesn't fit in a CIC
(bottle bills, pesticides etc.)
*  Any Katrina bills that aren't specifically Safe and Healthy Communities
(exempt rebuilding from environmental laws etc.)
*  The unexpected federal bills that appear that don't fit a CIC (for
example pesticide testing on children)

INCA and all CGC committees are looking to fund projects that take the
initiative and build power, rather than just playing defense.  It is also
interested in projects that build the capacities prioritized by the Board:
seek new allies and build coalitions, create media visibility, bring people
together, advocate for solutions, influence voter's electoral decisions,
influence state policy makers, and influence local decision-makers about
specific places.


Candidates for the INCA should have general knowledge of environmental
issues, but must have experience with Sierra Club policies and processes at
the national level. We are especially seeking nominees with experience in
the topics listed above and in planning and implementation of conservation
campaigns.  Nominees with political campaign experience would also be
welcome. Nominees must be current Sierra Club members residing in the
United States . Sierra Club of Canada members are not eligible to apply.

Ability and willingness to use electronic mail and to participate in
conference calls (generally in the evening)is a prerequisite. No travel in
anticipated, but there could be 12-20 conference calls per year as well as
responsibilities associated with preparing reports on INCA activities,
tracking funds, communicating with applicants, and evaluating project
results. Candidates need to consider their ability to contribute time and
effort to INCA participation in addition to ongoing commitments.

Appointments to two-year terms on INCA are made by CGC, based on
applications and phone interviews with prospective candidates by CGC and
INCA representatives. 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 you think may have an interest.

Applications and requests for more information should go the following:

Jim Catlin
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Application Deadline: March 15, 2006

Please delete everything above the line below and use subject line "INCA
Application: Your Last Name"

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    APPLICATION FORM

1. Name, address, phones, e-mail address, and best times to reach you:

2. Sierra Club Membership # and renewal date:

3. Sierra Club activities and leadership positions held, with dates:

4. Other relevant environmental experience and qualifications:

5. Statement of interest in serving on the INCA Committee (100 words max
please):

6. Names, phones, and e-mail addresses of three Sierra Club references (one
of whom should be your chapter chair), including best times to reach them: