PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY WITHIN THE SIERRA CLUB CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS FOR THE 2008 SIERRA CLUB ELECTION PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE BY JULY 15, 2007, to Jeri Andrews (email: [log in to unmask]) The Nominating Committee is seeking Sierra Club leaders to run for the Board of Directors in the 2008 National Sierra Club Election. In support of the Sierra Club Diversity Statement, the committee seeks a diverse pool of candidates that is inclusive of geography, ethnicity, urban and rural interests. We encourage interested Club members to apply. The Board of Directors, comprised 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 develop and implement a multi-million dollar budget. The Sierra Club’s current budget is over $70 million and includes a staff of over 300. The ideal candidate is an experienced, effective leader who has a proven capacity to work with a diverse group of members, organizations and communities to resolve problems and achieve goals. All candidates are required to have been Sierra Club members continuously for one year prior to the close of nominations on January 9, 2008. The Nominating Committee seeks members interested in serving as a Director who are: • dedicated to the purposes and goals of the Sierra Club • able and willing to accept the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a Director • able and willing to dedicate sufficient personal time to Board duties • able to think and plan strategically and politically • aware of critical environmental issues • knowledgeable about the structure and operations of the Club • 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 and energy to the tasks at hand. 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 and events 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 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. Board members receive reimbursement for travel and lodging, and can claim a per diem of $30 during Board meetings and while on Club business. The Nominating Committee will contact potential candidates, and will send a questionnaire to those who request one. After reviewing returned questionnaires, the Nominating Committee will select applicants for interviews. To be considered for an interview, candidates must return completed questionnaires to the Nominating Committee by July 15, 2007. The Nominating Committee will announce its candidates at the November 2007 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 candidate questionnaire is also available on the Clubhouse section of the Sierra Club website (http://clubhouse.sierraclub.org/go/committees/ ) or you may contact any member of the Nominating Committee for a copy of the candidate questionnaire. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE BY JULY 15, 2007, to Jeri Andrews (email: [log in to unmask]) Nominating Committee 2007-2008 Richard Miller, Chair San Diego, CA 619-248-5419 (Cell) [log in to unmask] Bettye Harris Marietta, GA 678-463-7827 (Cell) [log in to unmask] Sue Merrow Colchester, CT 860-537-5302 (H) [log in to unmask] Jeri Andrews Westlake College, CA 805-739-2768 (H) [log in to unmask] Vivien Li Boston, MA 617-262-9409 (H) [log in to unmask] Donald Parks Redmond, WA 425-883-0646 (H) [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp 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. Subscribe and view recent editions at http://www.sierraclub.org/insider/