OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS The Sierra Club's Outdoor Activities Governance Committee (OAGC) is seeking to fill THREE vacancies on the committee. A fourth vacancy exists which requires specific expertise in risk management, legal or insurance issues. For a better idea of the work we do, please review the Job Description below. Nominees must be current Sierra Club members. We are particularly interested in achieving greater diversity in one or more areas: age, race, or gender. If you are interested in applying, please read and follow the instructions completely. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: December 1, 2006. A copy of the completed application should be sent (email preferred) to the Chair of the Search Committee: Kate Moffat OAGC member [log in to unmask] 1 Woodhaven Drive, Kennebunk ME 04043 (207) 985-9928 (H) OAGC APPLICATION FORM 1. Name: 2. Sierra Club Membership # (required): 3. Contact information (address, phone(s), email, & best times to reach you): 4. Outdoor leadership experience with Sierra Club outings, at any level. 5. Administrative or committee experience at the regional or national level of the Club. 6. Briefly describe your Sierra Club involvement outside of outings, if any, at the chapter, regional or national level. 7. Sierra Club References (3) Outdoor Activities Governance Committee Job Description Introduction: OAGC Job Description The Outdoor Activities Governance Committee (OAGC) is one of six Governance Committees. OAGC is charged to carry out planning, recommend priorities, establish and oversee the performance of volunteer subunits and projects, and work closely with Outings staff. OAGC provides general oversight and guidance for all outdoor activities conducted by the Club, particularly locally-sponsored outing programs. It also works to assist and encourage the development of outdoor activity programs, particularly those concerned with promoting the responsible use of wilderness and wilderness advocacy, and attracting new members. It is responsible for ensuring that such programs are carried out in accordance with all relevant Club policies and goals and that the outing programs are conducted in a fiscally responsible manner. This committee coordinates the work of seven committees (OAC, LOSC, ICO, MAC, MOC, CTL, OATC). Workload & Job Duties The following are what can be expected if serving on the OAGC: 1. Work level varies from member to member and from month to month. Work level is estimated at 2 to 5 hours per week, in addition to checking and responding to email regularly. 2. One hour-long conference call each month. 3. Travel is estimated at two 3-day weekends to various US locations. 4. Ability to absorb reasonable expenses not reimbursed by the Sierra Club (Reasonable lodging and transportation to/from meeting locations are reimbursed by the Sierra Club; personal expenses, expenses over the allowed limit, and meals are generally not reimbursed). The following are typical job duties of OAGC members: 1. Develop policies to further the mission of the Outdoor Activities program and the Sierra Club. 2. Investigate, understand, and resolve issues affecting local Outdoor Activity programs. 3. Act as an advocate for the Outdoor Activities program in general and its policies and initiatives in dealings with local and national Club entities. Specific Skill Sets The following are some skill sets that are desired of an OAGC member. 1. Sierra Club Member in good standing. 2. Ability to work as a team member and communication skills. 3. Maintains general knowledge of Club structure, policies, bylaws and/or experience in various Club roles. 4. Previous Sierra Club outing leadership experience. 5. Currently holds, or recently held, a Sierra Club leadership position, preferably an entity outing chair. 6. Currently certified, or recently certified, as an outings leader. 7. Enthusiasm for and experience with integrating conservation on outings. 8. Access to E-mail and the World Wide Web, including basic skills to use same. 9. Reasonable access to basic word processing office tools, including basic skills to use same. 10. Able to travel to support OAGC activities. 11. Willing to plan an occasional OAGC meeting. 12. Ability to review and provide constructive comments to others who are working on a policy or goal. 13. Ability to take initiative and follow through on committee work and accept critique of your committee work. Membership OAGC takes into consideration the following factors when filling at-large vacancies on the committee: 1. Geographical representation. 2. Gender and age distribution. 3. Representation of various Sierra Club outing entities (Inner City Outings, National Outings, Chapter Outings). Term of Office Appointment is a three-year term of office. Members may be reapply to serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms. Benefits of volunteering on OAGC 1. Getting actively involved and contributing to the larger good of the Club. 2. Helping Club outing programs improve and having a good time doing it. 3. Working with a group whose members are passionate about outings and the Club. Electronic Resources These web pages may be helpful to find out more about Sierra Club outings and OAGC in particular. OAGC Extranet: http://mitchell.sierraclub.org/outings/committees/oagc/ Outings Leader Extranet: http://mitchell.sierraclub.org/outings/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sign up to receive Sierra Club Insider, the flagship e-newsletter. Sent out twice a month, it features the Club's latest news and activities. 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