SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS The Sierra Club's Conservation Governance Committee (CGC) is seeking to fill three vacancies on the Sierra Club's Political Committee (SCPC). We are especially interested in candidates with experience, expertise, and/or a strong interest in the following areas: * The electoral process, especially within the Sierra Club electoral program. * Broadening support within the Sierra Club for the electoral program. * Integrating electoral plans into conservation issues. * Training, mobilizing and communicating with chapter & group volunteers. Service on the SCPC requires a genuine commitment of time and energy. There will be a minimum two-year commitment with a desire for on-going service on the committee beyond those two years. For a better idea of the work we do, please review the description of the SCPC and the list of qualifications for appointment that precede the application form below. Nominees must be current Sierra Club members. Selection of a new committee member will be based on several criteria, including experience in both electoral politics and the Sierra Club, enthusiasm for the electoral process, demographics, political philosophy; ability to communicate well orally and electronically, capacity to work with other volunteers and provide guidance and training, and the ability to work within the SC structure to promote the political program. Appointments to the Committee are made by the CGC, in cooperation with the SCPC, based on applications and interviews with prospective candidates. Interviewers will represent both the CGC and the SCPC; finalists will be invited to a SCPC meeting in early 2007. If you are interested in applying please read and follow the instructions completely. We are encouraging self-applications, however recommendations for suitable candidates will also be considered. We also encourage individuals to pass this announcement on to others who you think may have an interest in serving on the SCPC. Sierra Club of Canada (SCC) members are not eligible to apply to this announcement. Please contact [log in to unmask] and/or refer to the operating agreement between Sierra Club and Sierra Club of Canada at http://clubhouse.sierraclub.org/committees/international/US-Canada%20Sierra%20Club%20Operating%20Agreement-2003.pdf for information on the criteria required for SCC members to be appointed as liaisons or members to CGC and its subentities.? The Sierra Club of Canada website is http://www.sierraclub.ca. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 5, 2006 NOTE: THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR MESSAGE SHOULD BE: POLITICAL COM NOM: (your last name here) A copy of the completed application should be sent (email preferred) to: Jan O?Connell 201 Ivanhoe Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-956-6646 Email: [log in to unmask] With a copy to: Lynn Frock 3689 Kendall Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208-1110 513-321-3187 Email: [log in to unmask] SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE The mission of the Sierra Club Political Committee (SCPC) is to preserve the environment through bi-partisan grassroots political action. The goals of the SCPC are to elect candidates who will support and promote environmental protection, to raise public awareness about environmental issues and elevate the priority of these issues for decision-makers, to encourage Club members and other environmentalists to participate in the political process, to advance the Club's conservation agenda by building relationships with legislators and other elected officials, and to strengthen the Sierra Club as an organization. Current members of the SCPC are: Richard Clark (OH) Gayle Eads (CA) Jonathan Ela (WI) Lynn Frock (OH) Sue Merrow (CT) Rich Isaac (NJ) David Knight (NC) Susan Sargent (ME) Jeff Thomas (LA) Ginny Yingling (MN) Political Staff: Cathy Duvall (Political Director) Rich Kotchmar Peter Goldin Joanne Tait Elise Annunziata For further information, contact the Political Committee Chair, Jonathan Ela: [log in to unmask] Political material can be found on the Sierra Club?s Clubhouse web site. Click on A-Z List of Documents, then click on ?P.? There are several related political links. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT The ability and willingness to use electronic mail and to participate in conference calls (generally in the evening) are required. The SCPC meets three to four times a year and additional regional travel may be required. (The travel and lodging expenses of these trips are paid by the SC.) In evaluating applications, the CGC strives to achieve diversity in geography, ethnicity, gender, and political philosophy. Also, the CGC and SCPC will look for candidates who have or are willing to build connections with grassroots leadership (current or recent-past Chapter or Group leadership is a plus), to expand the Club's influence (a demonstrated ability to communicate with and motivate people external to Sierra Club is a plus), and who have a demonstrated ability to lead. SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM Name: Membership # (required) & join date: Contact information (address, phone(s), FAX, email, & best times to reach you): Sierra Club activities and leadership positions held, with dates: Electoral activity work (local, state, and/or national) level): Statement reflecting your interest in and experience with the electoral process: References (Please provide three (with one being your Chapter Chair) and include name, Sierra Club affiliation and e-mail/phone number) NOTE: THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR MESSAGE SHOULD BE: POLITICAL COM NOM: (your last name here) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp