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Meetings and Events: Grand Canyon Chapter, Arizona
Happenings Around the State
Welcome! Six Groups make up the Sierra
Club Grand Canyon Chapter. Conservation, political and legislative activism,
administrative work, and outings are a few ways we work to protect this
amazing state. And there are many more! All the events and meetings
listed below are open to members interested in learning more about the
Sierra Club. We aim to make this world a better, more livable place. We
need your help!
Chapter Announcements
JUL 7 and AUG 4 (MON) 5:30 p.m. Political Committee meetings. Meet at the Sierra Club’s Phoenix office. The committee is working on candidate endorsements by reviewing questionnaires and conducting interviews. If you’re interested in participating during the 2008 campaign season, now’s the time! We also need volunteers who can help work on campaigns of endorsed candidates. Contact Lynn DeMuth at lmdemuth@cox.net.
JUL 9 (WED) 5:30 p.m. Publications Committee meeting. Help plan future issues of the Canyon Echo. Contact Tiffany Sprague at 602-253-9140 or tiffany.sprague@sierraclub.org for more information, meeting location, and possible schedule changes.
JUL 12–13 (SAT–SUN). Chapter Conservation (SAT) and Executive Committee (SUN) meetings. Club leaders meet to consider matters related to statewide conservation efforts, share experiences across groups, and coordinate strategy to align our Chapter mission and goals with that of national Sierra Club. The meetings will be located in Sedona. For more information, contact Don Steuter at 602-956-5057 or dsteuter@hotmail.com or Jim Vaaler at 602-553-8208 or jimvaaler@msn.com.
JUL 16 (WED) 6:30 p.m. Wildlife Committee meeting. Help plan fun wildlife outings, learn about wildlife research and agency policies, and meet some great folks who share your concern for Arizona’s critters. Meet at the Sierra Club office at 202 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 277, Phoenix, or you may participate via conference call if preferred. Please contact Halina Szyposzynski at halina@amerion.com or Sandy Bahr at 602-253-8633.
JUL 22 and AUG 26 (TUE) 6 p.m. Energy Committee meeting. Discuss various energy activities, including Cool Cities and renewable energy campaigns nationally and locally. Everyone is invited to participate, no matter how much or how little you know about energy issues. Location: Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter office, 202 E. McDowell in Phoenix (2nd floor conference room in the SE corner of the Quality Inn Suites). Please contact Jon Findley at 480-756-2916 or energy@grandcanyon.sierraclub.org.
AUG 1 (FRI). Copy deadline for September/October Canyon Echo. Theme is “Legacy of Destruction,” focusing on the Bush Administration’s impact on Arizona’s environment and where we go from here. Articles, art, photographs, poetry, essays, and brief epiphanies are welcome. Contact the editor before submitting at 602-253-9140 or tiffany.sprague@sierraclub.org to discuss word count, photos to include, licensing, issue topics, and to request submission guidelines.
AUG 27 (WED) 2–7 p.m. (stop by anytime) Canyon Echo Mailing Party. Club volunteers save the Chapter thousands of dollars every year by preparing the Canyon Echo for mailing. Thank you! The job is easy to learn and takes only a few hours once every two months. We all have a great time. Any amount of time that you’re available is appreciated. Contact Jerry Nelson at 602-279-4668 or peakbagger2@gmail.com or Bill Gill at gill412@cox.net for location and other details.
Keeping Groups in the Loop
Meetings are open to the public. For directions, please call or email
the contact person listed.
Palo Verde Group (Phoenix and suburbs)
JUL 8 (TUE) 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee meeting. The Conservation Committee meets to discuss preservation, forest protection, wildlife and endangered species, energy conservation, growth management, etc. Contact Don Steuter at 602-956-5057 or dsteuter@hotmail.com. Executive Committee meeting, 8 p.m. The Executive Committee meets to review group policies, outdoor activities, finances, and other business. Contact Blair McLaughlin at 602-618-8591 or blair.mclaughlin@cox.net. Location for both meetings: Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter office, 202 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix (2nd floor conference room in the SE corner of the Los Olivos-Quality Inn Suites).
JUL 15 (TUE) 6:30 p.m. Sustainable Dwelling. Join Don Eyermann, president of Eyermann Design Studio, to learn about a true zero-energy lifestyle home, not only free of your electric and water bills but that also supplies electricity for your car! These homes are being offered with the option of an electric plug-in automobile. Think how much the environment will benefit from reduced electric consumption and zero-emission automobiles. Imagine our cities freed of smog and all the discretionary income you would have with almost no utility bills! Located at The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix. From the parking lot, cross the bridge, go through the doors, and follow the signs to the Education building on the left. For more information, contact Sherry Celine at 602-840-4611 or sceline53@yahoo.com.
There are no meetings in August.
Rincon Group (Tucson and surrounding area)
Our monthly programs are going well at the new location. We will be taking our regular summer break but will come back in September, so please join us to learn about important issues and to meet fellow Sierra Club members. Meetings are located at the Northwest Neighborhood Center at 2160 N. 6th Ave., Tucson (one block south of Grant Rd.). There is free, ample, on-site parking for these free events. Programs are held on the second Thursday of the every month (excluding July & August) from 7–8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sean Sullivan at 520-250-9040 or sean@sonorandesert.org.
AUG 21 (THU) 7 p.m. Conservation Committee. Located at the Historic Y, 728 N. 5th Ave., Tucson, in the first floor conference room.
AUG 28 (THU) 6:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting. Located at the Historic Y, 738 N. 5th Ave., Tucson, in the first floor conference room.
SEP 11 (THU) 7 p.m. 2008 Ballot 101. Election season is upon us, and we are sure to have a full ballot in the Nov. 2008 general election. Join Sandy Bahr, the Chapter’s Conservation Outreach Director, to learn about candidates and the initiatives that will have an impact on conservation. This year is an important one for the future of Arizona. Voters will need to make decisions on the conservation of State Trust Land, statewide transportation, and much more. We invite you to learn about these issues so you can go to the ballot box as informed as possible.
Plateau Group (Flagstaff and surrounding area)
No meetings scheduled.
To get involved with this group, contact Jim McCarthy at 928-779-3748.
Saguaro Group (North Maricopa County)
JUL 27 (SUN) 6 p.m. Film Club. Join us at the home of Louis and Carol Lantz in Tonto Hills for the film Going Green, Every Home an Eco Home projected onto a 133-inch wide screen. Come for interesting discussion, refreshments, and visiting. Contact Louis Lantz at louis85331@msn.com for more information.
AUG 24 (SUN) 6 p.m. Annual Hike/Ruins Tour/Happy Hour/Dinner/Film. Join us for these fun activities at the home of Louis and Carol Lantz in Tonto Hills. $20 donation. For more information, contact Louis Lantz at louis85331@msn.com.
Sedona/Verde Valley Group
JUL 12 (SAT) 6 p.m. Potluck picnic. Meet fellow members, dedicated volunteers, and Chapter staff. Located at Posse Grounds Park. Please RSVP to Marlene Rayner at 928-203-0340 or marlenerayner@yahoo.com.
SEP 11 (THU) 6:30 p.m. Sedona National Scenic Area designation. Possible forum concerning issues surrounding this designation and how to move forward. For more information, contact Marlene Rayner at 928-203-0340 or marlenerayner@yahoo.com.
Yavapai Group (Prescott and surrounding area)
JUL 2, AUG 6, SEP 3 (WED) 6 p.m. Executive Committee meetings. For information and directions, contact Tom Slaback at 928-778-4233.
Monthly Film Nite at 6 p.m. Join us for conversation, food, and an environmentally-themed movie each month. Check our website (http://arizona.sierraclub.org/yavapai) for dates and what’s showing or contact Tom Slaback at 928-778-4233.
Be sure to check out and sign up for the day hikes into the Upper Verde River in the Enjoy and Explore Arizona section. We are in need of a volunteer Treasurer for the group as well as volunteers to assist with our monthly flow monitoring of the upper three sites on the Verde River. For more information and to get involved, contact Tom Slaback at 928-778-4233.
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Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter, 202 E.
McDowell Rd, Suite 277, Phoenix, AZ 85004, (602) 253-8633
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