From: Gene Coan <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Nominations for Directors for 2007 Club Election Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:41:31 -0700 Revised 9/18/2006 PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY WITHIN THE SIERRA CLUB CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS FOR THE 2007 SIERRA CLUB ELECTION PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE BY OCTOBER 17, 2006, to: Doris Cellarius (e-mail: [log in to unmask] ) The Nominating Committee is seeking additional candidates to run for the Board of Directors in the 2007 National Sierra Club Election. The committee seeks a diverse pool of candidates, balanced in terms of gender, ethnicity, geography, and urban versus rural interests. Please fill out and return the a candidate questionnaire as soon as possible if you are interested in becoming a candidate. The questionnaire is available from Doris Cellarius (e-mail: [log in to unmask] ). After reviewing returned questionnaires, the Nominating Committee will select applicants for interviews to take place in November. The ideal candidate is an experienced, effective leader who has a clear vision for the Sierra Club’s future and a proven capacity to work with people to achieve goals and resolve problems. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. All candidates are required to be Sierra Club members continuously since Jan 10, 2006. The Nominating Committee will announce its candidates at the November 2006 Board meeting. In addition to the nomination process, the Sierra Club allows candidates to qualify for the ballot by a petition process, as specified in the bylaws and standing rules. The Board of Directors, composed of 15 elected volunteers, has the legal responsibility and authority to oversee all staff and volunteer activities of the Sierra Club, to establish the Club’s conservation priorities and internal policies, and to adopt and implement the annual budget. People interested in serving as a Director should be: dedicated to the purposes and goals of the Sierra Club able and willing to accept the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a Director able to listen and communicate effectively and work in a team environment able and willing to dedicate sufficient personal time to Board duties able to think and plan strategically and politically knowledgeable about critical environmental and political issues knowledgeable about the structure and operations of the Club experienced as a Club leader able and willing to deal with the broad range of issues that come before the Board The Sierra Club Board is a working board. All members are expected to devote sufficient time, energy, and creativity to projects and commitments and to carry them through to their successful conclusion. All Directors are expected to: -prepare for and attend four or more Board meetings each year -participate in conference calls -communicate regularly via e-mail -participate in other meetings on behalf of the Board or the Club -actively serve on one or more of the Club’s Governance Committees, including regular attendance at meetings and conference calls Board members receive reimbursement for travel and lodging, and can claim a per diem of $30 per day for travel days during Board meetings. Each Director is elected for a term of three years. A Director may serve an unlimited number of terms, providing that a minimum one-year absence from the Board occurs after any two consecutive full three-year terms. Nominating Committee Members 2006 Dexter Perkins, Chair Home:701-746-1634 Work: 701-777-2991 1112 Cottonwood St Grand Forks, ND 58201-5516 [log in to unmask] Doris Cellarius Home: 928-778-6724 621 Park Ave Prescott, AZ 86303-4044 [log in to unmask] Paul Wilson Cell: 304-279-6975 Home:304-725-4360 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 [log in to unmask] Bettye Harris Cell: 678-463-7827 (best) Home:770-578-1186 Work: 404-685-2823 3185 Brookview Dr Marietta, GA 30068-3816 [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] Marlene Fluharty 28115 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, MI 248.347.3863 work 989.330.1320 cell 248.624,3417 home Sue Merrow Cell: 860-367-1687 Home: 860-537-5302 225 Haywardville Rd Colchester, CT 06415-5303 [log in to unmask] Richard Miller Cell: 619-248-5419 Home: 619-291-3061 3819 Ray St San Diego, CA 92104-3622 [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]