REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - Safe Healthy Communities CIC

The Conservation Governance Committee (CGC) has extended the application
period for appointing two additional members to the Safe Healthy Communities
Conservation Initiative Committee (SHC). If you would like to apply for
appointment please complete and return the application below by September
15, 2007, to Doris Cellarius <[log in to unmask]>

ACTION OBJECTIVES

SHC seeks to foster communities that have clean air to breathe, clean water
to drink and use for recreation, and are free of toxic waste. SHC is charged
with placing emphasis on the Board-designated area of national concern of water
quality protection. In 2007 SHC has identified strategic opportunities and
developed action objectives in the following issue areas:

* Stopping Sewage Pollution;

* Drinking Water Source Protection;

* Protecting Water Quality in Rural Communities;

* Protecting Wildlife and Humans from Chemicals which Damage Reproduction;

* Mountain Top Removal/Coal Mining; and

* Water Privatization that Damages the Environment.

WORKLOAD OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SHC has established Project Teams to advance these objectives and funds
projects in each area. The work of SHC members involves one conference call a month
and time to read e-mail updates on the work of the Project Teams. In our work
we coordinate with the Water Sentinels Program, the Environmental Quality
Strategy Team and its issue committees, the Partnerships Program, and other Club
entities and the other CICs. We are engaging a growing list of Chapters and Groups
in SHC-funded projects.

Current members of the SHC CIC are:

Doris Cellarius, Chair
James Baker
Ruth Caplan
Jessica Frohmann
Hank Graddy
Robin Mann
Marilyn Wall
Paul Wilson
Charles Winterwood, EQST Liaison
Ed Hopkins, EQ Staff
Bill McCabe, Field Staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates for SHC must possess a general knowledge of these issues and
experience in campaign management. Nominees must be current Sierra Club
members.

Sierra Club of Canada (SCC) members are not eligible to apply to this
announcement. For information on how SCC members can be appointed as
liaisons or members to CGC and its subentities, please contact [log in to unmask]

Ability and willingness to use electronic mail and to participate in
conference calls (generally in the evening) are required. Candidates need to have the
time to contribute to SHC participation and project team management in addition
to their other ongoing commitments.

Search Team: Robin Mann, Doris Cellarius, and Jessica Frohman

If you are interested in applying, please read and follow the instructions
completely. If you are not interested in applying but know of others who
might have an interest, please pass this announcement on to them.

APPLICATION

Send application by: September 15, 2007

Send it to: Doris Cellarius <[log in to unmask]>

Appointments to the SHC will be made by the CGC, based on applications and
phone interviews with prospective candidates.

The subject line of your message must be "SHC Application: [insert your
last name]".

Answer the following questions:

1. Name, address, phones, e-mail address, and best times to reach you:

2. Sierra Club Membership # and renewal date:

3. Sierra Club activities and leadership positions held, with dates:

4. Other relevant environmental experience and qualifications:

5. Experience you have had in planning or implementing programs or
campaigns.

6. Statement of interest in serving on the SHC Conservation Initiative
Committee
(150 words or less preferred):

7. Names, phones, and e-mail addresses of at least three Sierra Club
references,
including best times to reach them.

One of these should be your chapter chair.

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