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Border Issues Subcommittee

Help Plan Smarth GrowthGP 2020

Please call Eric Bowlby, the chapters GP 2020 Task Force Coordinator, to learn how you might help our county establish a smart growth plan for the next 20 years. Below is the text for our postcard campaign. Use these talking points to write your own letter regarding the future of San Diego County. For a coordinated delivery plan, mail to: Sierra Club, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104-3623.

POINTS TO MAKE IN A LETTER TO YOUR SUPERVISOR:

Dear Honorable San Diego County Supervisors: In this General Plan Update please save the back-country resources from continued sprawl and: Retain well defined Country Town boundaries thus protecting the open space resources, - wildlife - agriculture- watersheds - air & water quality - and rural scenic values; Establish 80 acre minimum parcels for the Cleveland National Forests outside the Country Towns; Eliminate development/yield in environmentally sensitive areas; Stop the un-affordable, 1 - 20 acre, estate-sprawl subdivisions; Direct infrastructure spending to support affordable, transit oriented, mixed-use, village communities within existing urban areas. Thank you for protecting the future of our beautiful county. signed ________________________________ Print Name: Address:

Chapter Border Issues Chair Connie Garcia (above) and committee met with Dan Seligman, senior trade fellow with Sierra Clubs Washington, D.C., legislative office, late April to discuss NAFTA and other border issues of concern. The committee meets 6:30 p.m. on May 21 and June 16 in the chapter office, 3820 Ray St.

First Aid TRAINING

(COL) FIRST AID TRAINING MAY 5
The next Standard First Aid class will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the American Red Cross Headquarters annex, 3650 Firth Ave. This class is for COLs who lead day hikes or overnight trips. Others may enroll if space is available. Cost is $25 for COLs and $40 for other chapter members. The class includes adult CPR with a description of cardiac problems, injury prevention and first aid to control bleeding, sudden illness, care for burns and use of splints to immobilize bone and joint injuries. Problems specific to outdoor situations will also be covered. Certified Red Cross First Aid instructors are always needed to help with this class. To help, call Ellen Shively at 6194793412; email Olenska@pacbell.net.

From the desk of . . . Cheryl Reiff, Office Mgr.

Please call Cheryl at 619-288-1743 if you can donate any of these items or help her in any way.

Wish list:
Misc unused stationary or misc unused paper and envelopes of various sizes to use in letter writing campaigns CD Rom Drive for laptop 17 monitor

Mail form to: Ellen Shively, 6011 Cumberland St., San Diego, CA 921393116. Enclose a check for the amount and made out to the Sierra Club and two selfaddressed-stamped envelopes.

COL STANDARD FIRST AID APPLICATION Robyn Davidoff for midweight Name:______________________________________________________________________________ laptop carrier case and for paint Devore Smith for 4' hi quality Phone#:_______________________________Email:_____________________________________ white matte projection screen Sierra Club Membership #:______________________________________________________ William A. Watkins for library donation of A Wilderness Bill of Address:__________________________________________________________________________ Rights Tony Van Den Akker for Foster _________________________________________________________________________ Lodge Skematics and Plans Circle one: COL Trainee Other Collection Page 26 San Diego Chapter May/June 2001 HI SIERRAN

Thank yous:

BUS TRIP REFUND POLICY

If you are unable to make a trip, and can find a replacement, you will receive a full refund. Also, if the club cancels the trip or the leader determines that you shouldnt be on the trip, you will receive a full refund. But, if you cancel and the club finds a replacement for you, you will receive back all but the $20 deposit. If you cancel and the bus company doesnt charge us, or charges us only a partial amount, you will receive back what the club is not charged.

XC Ski Outing
May 17-21, SHASTA AND LASSEN
motel and/or snow camp Craig Denson, 858-270-3828.

MEMORIAL DAY BUS TRIP 2001

MAY 25-28/FRI-MON
Coordinator: Steve Rotchstein
619-461-2919 stever@cts.com Enjoy four days of bus camping, something a little different this year. We will ride via Sundance Stage Lines to Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. Here we will camp in the Pineflat campground, the highest campground in the area. We will explore via bus and day hikes the Oak Creek Canyon area. The area has several state parks very close and we'll be near Red Rock State Park. There will be several strenuous and hard hikes along with many easy hikes, or relaxing at camp enjoying the mid 80s weather, something for everyone. Please be looking ahead to the end of May and plan on joining forty-six Sierra Club brothers and sisters for a fun and challenging adventure. The price is $135 for members and $145 for nonmembers. The bus will depart San Diego at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 24, and return about 7 p.m. Monday, May 28. To sign up, send a $20 non-refundable deposit and two (2) self addressed stamped envelopes to Steve Rotchstein, 1865 El Dora Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, or send full payment or e-mail me at stever@cts.com..

JUN 20/WED/M10C SAN JACINTO

WED in MTNS
Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Asst: Needed
San Jacinto is so very different from Palomar or Cuyamaca. Our popular annual oneday bus trip to the San Jacinto Mtns. We'll take the Palm Springs Tram up the mountain and hike over to Humber Park in the Idlywild area where the bus will pick us up. Most of the C rating is downhill. Choose an 8- or 10-mile hike. Be prepared for possible rain or snow. Meet at 7 a.m. at the I-15 Penasquitos Park and Ride: I-15 to Penasquitos-Poway exit, west on Penasquitos Blvd to second traffic signal (Paseo Montril) and turn left. Lot is behind McDonalds. Bus returns about 6:30 p.m. You may carpool to Park & Ride. Bring lunch and water. Trip limited to 45 hikers. Send check for $40 (payable to Sierra Club) to Lois Day, 4654 Glacier Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120 before June 6. Include phone number. Check refundable only if your place can be filled.

Smart Growth for Californians AND Wildlife: A Call To Action

You are invited to attend the National Wildlife Federation and the Planning and Conservation League Foundation's Environmental Legislative Symposium and Workshop on May 19-20 at the University of California, San Diego. The conference brings together hundreds of policymakers, environmental activists, state and local officials, the media, attorneys and concerned citizens to address current environmental issues and to plan strategies for shaping future environmental laws in California. Saturday panels will address transportation planning and funding, San Diego County's general plan, energy use and conservation, water quality and supply issues, habitat conservation plans, and upcoming state legislation that will affect San Diegos environment. There will also be a special session on issues affecting the environment along the border of California and Mexico. A workshop will be held on Sunday to educate the public on how to access funds from Propositions 12 and 13, the park and water bond acts approved by the voters last year. Please visit "http://www.nwf.org/smartgrowth/ sdsymp.html to view the program of events, invited speakers and panelists, registration information and updated information as it becomes available. Please contact us about volunteer opportunities for this event. Contact: National Wildlife Federation, Western Natural Resource Center, (619) 296-8353, e-mail medrano@nwf.org, 3500 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 or Planning and Conservation League Foundation, Jennifer Palyash (916) 313-4516, e-mail jpalyash@pcl.org, 926 J Street, Suite 612, Sacramento, CA 95814. HI SIERRAN San Diego Chapter May/June 2001 Page 27

FOURTH OF JULY

BUS TRIP, YOSEMITE BACKPACKS JUNE 29-JULY 4 / FRI-WED

70077, San Diego, CA 92167. Make checks payable to the Sierra Club. Please include your evening phone number and Sierra Club membership number. When mailing payments, you may include your email address in lieu of the two SelfAddressedStampedEnvelopes. To sign up online, go to www.sierraclub.org/chapters/sandiego/bookstore and follow the directions. Only full payment will be accepted via online sign-up. Trip 1: Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River (H10D), Ldr: Starla Rivers. Trip 2: Valley Rim (E4C), Ldr: Geoff Smith. Trip 3: Polly Dome Lakes (E3B), Ldr: Bob Stinton. Trip 4: Vogelsang (H12D), Ldr: Lynn Nebus. Trip 5: Horse Creek (V8E), Ldr: Jim Crouch. Trip 6: Rancheria Creek to Virginia Lakes (S12E), Ldr: Rob Langsdorf. Trip 7: Twin Lakes to Virginia Lakes (H9D), Ldr: Mike Fry. Trip 8: Virginia Lakes (M8C), Ldr: Pauline Jimenez. Trip 9: Green Creek to Virginia Lakes (M6C), Ldr: David Rapp.

Coordinator: Marty Stevens 858-673-0891 (before 9 p.m.)

For this extended holiday weekend, we are heading to the grandeur and beauty of Yosemite's rugged uplands. We have scheduled nine trips of various difficulties. Trips 1 - 4 set out from Tioga Road and take the hiker through enchanted forests and verdant meadows with meandering streams dropping off into powerful, thundering waterfalls. Some trips are base camps, which enable groups to explore surrounding peaks and tributaries. Trips 5 - 9 are in the northern half of the park and take the hiker over nosebleed passes, through old-growth forests, and across lake-laced terrain. We will leave from San Diego at 6 p.m. Friday, return late Wednesday. For trip descriptions and available space, go to http://www.sierraclub.org/chapters/ sandiego/bus/2001Jul.htm. Assistants are needed. Please contact Marty Stevens. For more information, call Marty Stevens. To reserve a space, send trip preferences and a $20 deposit (or payment in full of $150 if member, $160 if nonmember) with two SASEs to Marty Stevens, P.O. Box

Desert Committee Outings

The CaliforniaNevada Regional Conservation Committee (CNRCC) Desert Committee's purpose is to work for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the California/Nevada desert; support the same objectives in all desert areas of the Southwest; monitor and work with governments and agencies to promote preservation of our arid lands; sponsor educational and work trips; encourage and support others to work for the same objectives; maintain, share and publish information about the desert. All Desert Committee activities, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Special physical conditioning is not necessary. The average car or high clearance vehicle will be adequate for most trips; however, many of the roads used are dirt and, as with all desert travel, you should come prepared. For a good guide to desert travel we recommend the Sierra Club book "Adventuring in the California Desert" by Lynn Foster. We want you to enjoy our study trips and work parties. They are designed to help you see the desert in a way you have not seen it before. We usually have a campfire in the evenings with lots of food (potluck) and camaraderie. For a complete listing of CNRCC Desert Committee trips, send a large SASE with 55 cents postage to Letty French, 14140 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

JULY 4-8/WED-SUN CNRCC Desert Com/Toiyabe Chaper RUBY MOUNTAINS BACKPACK

Climb Liberty Pass for the Fourth of July! Then, continue on Nevada's incomparable Ruby Crest Trail to Favre Lake, Wines Peak, Overland Lake, and then down to the Ruby Marshes. Moderately strenuous 5-day backpack, strenuous drive and car shuttle. This trail is one of Nevada's two "crest" trails (the other is the Toiyabe Crest Trail) and traverses one of the state's largest (so far!) wilderness areas. As a constructed trail starting from a paved road, the Ruby Crest Trail is a rarity in Nevada. The trail features rugged mountains with passes above 10,000 feet, sparkling lakes, glacier-carved valleys filled with a profusion of wildflowers, expansive desert views, and perhaps, encounters with bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Possible layover day at Overland Lake and climb of King Peak. For information, reservations, after May 1 send backpacking experience, conditioning, SASE and/or email address to Henry Egghart, hegghart@nvbell.net, 7975 Rusty Road, Reno, NV 89511, 775-852-5309. Page 28 San Diego Chapter May/June 2001 HI SIERRAN

LABOR DAY BUS TRIP 2001

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 3 THURSDAY - MONDAY
Coordinator: Pauline Jimenez 619-660-9898 hiknlady@aol.com Enjoy four days of backpacking in the High Sierra. The bus will depart San Diego at 6 p.m., Thursday and return Monday evening. To reserve a space, send trip preferences and a $20 deposit (or payment in full of $150 if member, $160 if nonmember) with two SASEs to: Pauline Jimenez, 9929 Apple Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977. Make checks payable to the Sierra Club. Please include your evening phone number and Sierra Club membership number. When mailing payments, you may include your e-mail address in lieu of the two SASEs. Trip 1: Bishop Pass S13D Base Camp and Peak Bag Ldr: Mike Fry/858-566-3851 mnfry@home.com Asst: COL Needed We will backpack from South Lake over Bishop Pass and camp in Dusy Basin. Two major peaks are accessible: Mt. Sill (14,162') and Mt. Agassiz (13,893'). Both have class 2-3 routes. Scale the heights or hike the basins, the choice is yours. Most of this trip will be above 12,000' altitude.

Trip 3: Treasure Lakes M8C Ldr: Pauline Jimenez/619-660-9898 Asst: COL Needed Beautiful backpack among sparkling Treasure Lakes and dense, wind-sheared whitebark pines. Possiblilities: cross-country over southern Hurd Peak Saddle (with views of Mts. Gilbert, Johnson and Goode and "comb ridge" of the Inconsolable Range); scenic trail hikes to spectacular Saddlerock Lake (11,128'), Bull Lake and the sapphire Chocolate Lakes. Trip 4: Piute Pass H8D Ldr: Starla Rivers/858-673-0866 Asst: COL Needed This exploratory outing will find us nestled among high mountain lakes, below forbidding glacier-encrusted crests of the Eastern Sierras. Stay in camp or join us for some vigorous hiking, including some potential cross-country, as we explore our awe-inspiring surroundings.

Trip 2: Midnight Lake Basecamp H6D Ldr: Lynn Nebus Asst: COL Needed We'll backpack in from Lake Sabrina trailhead to 11,000' Midnight Lake and set up camp. Trail and crosscountry hikes each day to visit the many jewel-like lakes in the area, catch views from prominent ridgelines and saddles, and enjoy late summer wildflowers at these higher elevations. No camp potatoes.

And the nominee for the best volunteer is......

Chapter Nomination Committee is seeking a few good candidates

The Nominating Committee is seeking the names of Sierra Club members who are interested in serving on the Chapters Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of the affairs and activities of the chapter. Nine elected members and a representative of each active group comprise the Executive Committee. There are two groups nowNorth County Group and Coastal North Group. Executive Committee members are elected by chapter members for terms of two years. This year there are four seats up for election. Any member in good standing and who has given consent is qualified to run for election. The Nominating Committee considers the names of members who have been submitted for nomination and who have agreed to be candidates for election. Any chapter member may nominate a member for election. Members may also be nominated by petition by giving consent and obtaining the signatures of at least 50 chapter members in good standing. Anyone interested in serving on the Executive Committee, nominating a candidate or obtaining more information can contact the Nominating Committee at 619-2991744, ext. 1091. Thanks! Richard Miller, chair of the Nominating Committee HI SIERRAN San Diego Chapter May/June 2001 Page 29

ADVENTURE
BISBEE, AZ: KARTCHNER CAVERANS, COPPER QUEEN MINE TOURS. Make the Red Metal Miners HOSTEL your basecamp for recreation and fun! Located in historic Bisbee, experienced, friendly staff will assist planning an exciting and relaxing stay. Also bike touring, mtn. biking; hiking; premier birding areas. Nonprofit. Availability, brochure: 5204326671. W W W. G O E C I T I E S . C O M / REDMETALMINER. E-mail: REDMETALMINERSHOSTEL @ MSN.COM WALKING TOURS of University Heights, South Park, East village, Ocean Beach and Hillcrest on Saturday mornings. For schedule and prices, call Urban Safaris, 619944 WALK (9255) WHALE WATCHING BY KAYAK with naturalist. No experience necessary. San Diegos widest selection of Kayaks & Accessories. Rentals, Instruction, Tours & Social Paddles. Special Discount for Club Members. Call Windsport 8584884642 RAFT THIS SUMMER with ADVENTURES WILD on Idahos River of No Return, the main fork of the Salmon River. Group rates available for 10 or more. Call toll free 1-877-656-8173 or visit us at www.adventureswild.com

CLASSIFIEDS
A private party ad of 25 words or less cost $10 for Sierra Club members and $15 for nonmembers. Additional words cost $.50 each.

CLASSIFIED ADS RATES

Send ad and payment with your Sierra Club membership number to SIERRA CLUB CLASSIFIEDS, Jackie Main, 2360 Palomira Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91915. July/August 2001 deadline is JUNE 1, 2001. winter per night. Call Brad 619 8045656.

PIANO LESSONS. 6192805656. Kensington studio. Start your child up with piano lessons this fall. Call early for best times. Safe, secure neighborhood. Experienced teacher with loads of kids. Call Richard May, Bachelor of music, USC. Music Teachers Association. WANTED: Freethinkers with a respect for science and nature, society and the environment, individuality and community, the rational and the spiritual. IS THIS YOU? If so, contact Andrew at amillard@ucsd.edu or 8584572959. The Earth is Sacred; The Universe, Divine.

Business classifieds of 25 words or less cost $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers plus $.50 for each additional word. worldwide locations for beginning to very advanced collectors. Fossils, crystal filled bookends, geodes, gemstone eggs, spheres and boxes, tumblers, books, etc. WEBERS MINERALS 7604364350 BACKPACKING GEAR: Gregory Petit Dru Pro, Primus base stove, unused gas cartridge, Sling-Light chair, Garcia bear cannister, backpack rain cover, mattress bag, and sleeping bag sack. Joe 7609429424 BACKPACKING GEAR: Thermal pad, sleeping bag, stuff saks, day pak, stove, etc. Also, womens sz 9 .5 hiking boots, Vasquez & felt snow boots. Call 8582683086.

SERVICES
WALKING TOURS of University Heights, South Park, East Village, Ocean Beach & Hillcrest on Saturday mornings. For schedule and prices, call Urban Safaris, 619944 WALK (9255). SKI TOURS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: New book on crosscountry skiing in the local mountains. See www.ski.drydog.com. By club member Dan Anderson. NATURAL FLOORS. Pure, all natural, chemical free wool carpet and pad. Cork, bamboo, linoleum, salvaged hardwood and other recycled/renewable floor coverings. Wade 7609457517. WHEN YOU NEED A REALTOR, use Marc Myers of Century 21 Award. I care about your best interests and our environment. Serving all of San Diego County. Call me tollfree 6192658886. References available.

TRAVEL
WHALE WATCHING BY KAYAK with naturalist. No experience necessary. Call Windsport (858)488 4642. San Diegos widest selection of Kayaks & Accessories. Rentals, Instruction, Tours & Social Paddles. Special Discount for Club Members. NEW ZEALAND TOUR for zesful seniors, Nov. 120, 2001. Visit fascinating North and South Island. Walk the famous Milford Track (optional). Australia extension possible. For information call Hans or Diane at 8582772911. TRAVEL TO ITALYIndependent itineraries, including flights, car rental, villas. Reasonable. Italy specialist Kathy Lamb at 619 4683231 or Carefree Vacations 6194621000, email: Klamb@originaltravel.com, Website: Originaltravel.com

HELP WANTED
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS wanted for mystery shopper assignments at top local outdoor outfitters. Earn extra while shopping for your outdoor gear. 8584814410

FOR SALE
NIKKEN Carbon filtered, magnetized water; removes 99.8% of bacteria, viruses, impurities from any water source. A must for health conscious people. Carry anywhere; K2/sports/3rd world countries. Red Cross approved. www.5pillars.com/ibiglobal 619588-6266. The Countrys Largest Alternative Fuel Vehicle inventory is right here in SanDiego!!! 23 Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in stock and Zero Emission Electric Trucks are on order. These vehicles are less expensive to operate than gasoline and pollute a fraction as much as gasoline. Call our AFV experts at Pearson Ford at 6192837181. GEMSTONE BEADS of amethyst, topaz, ruby, sapphire, emerald, garnet, tourmaline, amber, wonderful lustrous pearls and more! All unset facetted gemstones 40% offterrific opportunity! Webers Minerals 760 4364350 BIRDS! Beautiful hand-carved from colorful natural gemstone materials on fantastic amethyst, quartz and tourmaline bases. EXQUISITE, UNIQUE, GREAT GIFTS!! Webers Minerals 760436 4350 (somewhat irregular hours) MINERAL SPECIMENS from

RENTALS
LOOKING FOR GOOD HOME to share or care-take or remodel. Im honest, healthy, a young 44 with experience in remodeling, landscaping, holistic health and farming. 1st step, talk. Im Ron at 619-445-3526 ROOM FOR RENT in North Park. Non-Smoker. Female preferred. Shared bathroom with daughter. $425 plus utilities. Call Eric: 619284-9399 SIERRA CLUB FOSTER LODGE LARGE CABIN - Enjoy beautiful days and starlit nights in the Laguna Mountains just 50 minutes east of San Diego. Rent the Foster Lodge Cabin for any group event, including weddings, birthday celebrations, youth group parties, etc. Large Cabin group rates are $200 minimum. Call Dianne Pietla today at 858-274-3100 to obtain information and reserve your event. SEA RANCH, 2 bedroom in redwoods. 5 min. to ocean, spa, solitude, 2093840647. MAMMOTH CONDO, skiing, fishing, hiking or just getting away anytime. Fully furnished, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, $95 summer, $125

SHOP ONLINE: www.sandiego,sierraclub.org/bookstore

Sierra Club Bookstore

3820 Ray Street San Diego, CA 92104 (One block east of 30th, one block south of University, in the community of North Park)

In addition to our wide selection of books, we also feature: Maps on CDRom, Sierra Club Daypacks, and Note Cards
M F, 12 noon 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 3 p.m. (Call before coming down!)

(619) 2991797

Operated by Sierra Club volunteers.

All profits benefit the San Diego Chapter

Discounts: 10% members; 20% COLs and Chairs

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Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter

Serving San Diego & Imperial Counties
Email: san-diego.chapter@sierraclub.org Web site: www.sierraclub.org Cheryl ReiffOffice Manager/Volunteer Coordinator, admin@sierraclubsandiego.org Canyon Preservation: 6192849399 Eric BowlbyOrganizer, http://members.dencity.com/canyon Coalition/ Conservation Office: 6192991741 Geoffrey SmithConservation Coordinator, conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org Bookstore: 6192991797 (located at chapter office) Geoffrey SmithManager Bookstore Hours: See ads in this newsletter. Recorded Info and Voicemail System: 6192991744 Adminstrative Office: 6192991743 Fax 6192991742

3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 921043623 (east of 30th & south of University in North Park) Office hours: MondayFriday, 12-5

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meets 3rd Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the chapter office.
Ellen Shively (01), Chair, 619-479-3412 email...olenska@pacbell.net Bonnie Gendron (01), Vice Chair, 619-445-4067 email...surtsey@mailbox2.cts.com Wanda Jackson (02), Secretary, 858-689-4039 email...sc9chair@aol.com Sharon Boskovich (02) 619-558-6967 email...sboskovi@sdccd.net David Butler (01) 760-489-8842 email...dvangie@sdcoe.k12.ca.us Renee Huston (03) email...rhuston@sierraclubsandiego.org Alex Landon (02) 619-232-6022 email...negall1018@aol.com, fax 619-232-6052 Richard Miller (02) 619-291-3061 email...lostyourmarblestoo@juno.com Allison Rolfe (01) 619-223-9218 email...arolfe@sw-center.org Devore Smith (01) 619-286-8905 email...devore@cts.com John Wilks (02) 619-671-8227 email...jwilks@sierraclubsandiego.org

GROUPS
North County Group: Chair, David Butler 760-489-8842; email: davangie@sdcoe.k12.ca.us Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at RB Joslyn Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Dr., Rancho Bernardo Coastal North Group: Robert Payne, 760-632-1961 Meets the 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. at Aviara Oaks Elem. School auditorium, 6900 Ambrosia Lane, La Costa

Join our One Club forum (See page 15) email listserve. **means to call first

COMMITTEES & SECTIONS

Committee ContactPhoneEmail Meeting Day/Time* Committee
Bicycle Section Neil Brooks 8584523905; Terry Fry 6192820425 1st Mon 6 p.m. Bookkeeper Kellie Lindros 6192991743 Bookstore Geoffrey Smith 6192991741; conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org 4th Tues 4 p.m. Bus Trips Mike Fry 8585663851 No reg. mtgs. Conservation Chair Janet Anderson 8585870919 janeta@inetworld.net Vice Chair Jeanne Davies 8584833431; jeadavies@aol.com 2nd Tues** Air Quality John Wilks 6196718227 (day) ** BorderConnie Garcia 6195434891; garcia_connie@hotmail.com Lori Saldaa 8584569035; lsaldana@netconnection.com Conservation Action Leader John Hartley 6192998870; hartley2k@aol.com ** Conservation Action Network Janice McKalsen 8582718058 & Diane Smith 8584880342 3rd Mon 7 p.m. ** Conservation, North County Coastal Chair, Deb Schmidt 7605982881; dschmidt@csusm.edu Coastal Eric Bowlby 6192849399 & Joanne Pearson 8584597041 4th Wed 7 p.m. Energy Dan Perkins 7606342963 Forest & Wilderness Camille Armstrong 8585665676; 4camille@san.rr.com & Larry Hogue 6192958745; lhogue8182@aol.com 1st Wed** Land Use Fred Lorenzen 6194356046 & Terry Weiner 6195430757 4th Mon** ParksNola Woods 6192841590 4th Wed 7 p.m.** Population NEEDED ** Recycling Wade Vernon 7609427517 wadev_99@yahoo.com ** Transportation NEEDED (contact) Abby Ackroyd-Rafkin 8585090797; ackroydrafkin@aol.com ** Walk for the Environment Fern Siegel 6195833261 ** Water Ed Kimura 8585692025; emkimr@cts.com ** Water Transfer Fred Cagle 6192970931 ** Wildlife Renee Owens 6196595871; renee@wildlife-tours.com 4th Thurs. 7 p.m .** Focus on Youth Laura Cramer 7603415448 & Denise Falk 6192314975 ** Foster Lodge Patrick Jones, chair 8585657733 2nd Tues** Large Cabin Events Reservations Dianne Pietila 8582743100 Small Cabin Info Susan Parrish 8585607502

ContactPhoneEmail

Meeting Day/Time*

Fundraising Bob McDowell 6192820664 ** Gay & Lesbian Sierrans Tom Markel 8584884651 or Kathryn Vernon at 6192848136 ** Hi Sierran Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 2nd Mon 6 p.m. Information Technology Lee Olsen 8582743392; leefolsenITC@hotmail.com ** Inner City Outings Al Fein 8586797920 3rd Thurs 7:30 p.m. Legal Craig Sherman 6197027892; shermanlaw@aol.com ** Membership Wanda Jackson 8586894039; wanda24@hotmail.com 4th Thurs 6:30 p.m.** Mountaineering Dennis Richards 6192979213; gohfrit@earthlink.net ** Nature Knowledge Workshop Lee Siegel 6195833261 Orientation Jerry Ratajesak (at Tierrasanta Rec Center) 2nd Wed 7 p.m. Outings Jim Matlock 8587484634 ** Pacific Crest Trail Rob Langsdorf 6194591726 2nd Tues** Photography Neal Burstein 6195847172; nealburstein@aol.com 2nd Thurs** Program Mannie Kugler 6195853773 ** Political Richard Miller 6192913061; lostyourmarblestoo@juno.com ** Sierra Student Coalition NEEDED Singles 6192998733 recording or Wanda Jackson 8586894039 ** 20s & 30s Single Sierrans Voice Mailbox 6195446124 Ski Mike Fry 8585663851 ** Treasurer Fred Lorenzen 6194245508 Wilderness Basics (WBC) Skip Forsht 8582724495 email skipforsht@worldnet.att.net (North County Jeff Marchand 760728-8220; jeffmmarch@aol.com) **

Hi Sierran Staff
Editor Jackie Main fax 6192160066 or or email editor at jjmain@home.com (emergency calls only at ph. 619216-0006) Committee Chair Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 Advertising Representatives Ron Porter 6194453526 Outings Editor Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 Activities Editor NEED

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24th Annual Nature Knowledge Workshop

Sierra Clubs 4th Annual Walk for the Environment

NATURE KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOP 2001

FridaySunday: June 13 OR June 810
ou have a personal invitation to join us for a weekend that may influence the rest of your life. This annual event, Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW), is one of the two big Sierra Club events of each year (the other is the Wilderness Basics Course). It combines educational and appreciation of our precious and dwindling natural resources with a sharing and building of new friendships. We hope you will leave the weekend with a renewed vigor towards a society respecting and preserving all living cohabitants. Location: The Sierra Club's scenic Foster Lodge on Mt. Laguna (el. 5800 feet, San Diego County.) Date: Friday evening through Sunday noon. Pick either weekend June 13 or June 810. Cost: $95 per Sierra club member. $105 per nonmember. This covers: 1. Six full and nutritious meals created by Sheena Myers and staff. 2. Two nights' lodging either in the Lodge or tenting on the grounds 3. A complete naturalist manual. 4. Bluegrass concert Friday evening. 5. Evening workshops on a variety of subjects given by biologists and laybiologists. Subjects include plants, mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, Indian history/lore, ecology/conservation, astronomy and more. 6. Daytime nature hikes led through chaparral, forest and meadow ecologies. 7. Yoga and meditation. 8. A NKW Tshirt to each participant. Need further proof? Ask anyone who has previously participated. The NKW usually fills up early (followed by a long waiting list). Please apply promptly. For more information, call Lee Siegel at 6195833261. To register, send the following to Lee Siegel, 5224 Prosperity Lane, San Diego, CA 921152143: 1. This filledout coupon (one coupon for each person applying). 2. A check $95 per Sierra Club member, $105 per nonmember, payable to Sierra Club. 3. Two selfaddressed, stamped envelopes (for two separate mailings).
Names (s)__________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________ State______________ ZIP______________ Phone (home)______________________________(work)_________________________________ Amount sent ($95 member, $105 nonmember, payable to Sierra Club):_______________ WHICH WEEKEND? June 13 June 810

Walk for the Environment Save Our Canyons

Sunday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m.
A 5Kilometer Walk and Fundraiser on beautiful trails in Balboa Park SIERRA CLUB, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER Protecting the Nature of San Diego Walk begins and ends 6th & Laurel, San Diego (Balboa Park)
Win a prize . . . Water bottle for ALL entrants Tshirt for all those who raise at least $50 Prizes for the walkers who raise the most money Mail this completed form with the donations to the Sierra Club, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 921043623 or bring with you to the WALK. Mail this participant form to Sierra Club, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 921043623 with selfaddressed stamped envelope and check payable to Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter (6192991743).
Name________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip________________________________________________

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

I am walking as a member of the _______________team. Enclosed is my registration fee which is not tax deductible to cover expenses. $10 adult preregistration $15 adult dayofevent $5 child ages 816 preregistration $10 child ages 816 dayofthe event I can't particpate. Instead, here's my taxdeductible contribution of $______________payable to the Sierra Club Foundation. I can also volunteer: Preevent (office, distribution, etc.) Day of the Walk for the Environment My goal is to raise $________________in taxdeductible contributions to the Sierra Club , San Diego Chapter to help educate people about our environment.

Sierra Club membership number(s):_______________________________________________ Age_____________ Where did you grow up?________________________________________

Occupation (or previous if retired)_________________________________________________

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