The Alaska Coalition is a partner with Sierra Club in sponsoring a Wilderness Week in Washington, DC, September 9-13. Alaska Coalition has a full scholarship -- which covers airfare and lodging -- for one person from Rep. Boswell's, Nussle's and Leach's districts. Is there someone in the Leopold Group who would be interested in attending for a few days in DC, learn about issues, rub elbows with other like minded folks, meet people from across the country, attend a couple Receptions, etc. If you live in the 1st District (represented by Nussle), please let me know offline if you're interested. Thanks. Neila Seaman, MPA Director Sierra Club, Iowa Chapter 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280 Des Moines, IA 50310 [log in to unmask] 515-277-8868 Hello Neila, Hope this note finds all well! The Alaska Coalition is a partner with Sierra in sponsoring a Wilderness Week in Washington DC again this coming September - the full announcement is below. I am wondering if you, or someone you know, might be interested in coming for a FUN few days in DC, learn about issues, rub-elbows with other like minded folks, meet people from across the country, attend a couple Receptions.... Anyway. We have a full scholarship for one person from Rep. Boswell, Nussle and Leach's districts - open until filled - which covers airfare and lodging. Dates are Sat. Sept 9 (anytime) - Sept 13 (fly back pm Wed or early Thurs). Let me know if you are interested - or might know others who would be. thanks, Lois Norrgard Regional Organizer Alaska Coalition 10368 Columbus Circle Bloomington MN 55420 ph/fx: 952.881-7282 [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]