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HIISIERRANI RR NSierra Club San Diego Chapter Serving Imperial and San Diego CountiesWorking To Preserve The Special Nature of San Diego for Over Half A Century

Vol 68 No. 4 Visit our website at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org July/August 2009

An Introduction to the San DiegoChapter of the Sierra Clubby Joe Zechman, Chapter Chair

Sierra Club members who live in San Diego and Imperial

Counties automatically become members of the San Diego

Chapter of the Sierra Club (although they can elect to belonto a different chapter). The San Diego Chapter has Bylaws

(available on the Chapter website) that form out the basic

structure of the Chapter.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (ExCom) manages the affairs and

activities of the Chapter. The ExCom has nine representativ

elected by Chapter members plus one voting representative

from each of the Chapters groups (North County Group anNorth County Coastal Group). ExCom meetings are open t

the public except when sensitive matters are being discussed

so please feel free to attend and see what the ExCom does.

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Who We Are . . .Who We Are . . .And What We Do!And What We Do!

Sierra Club California:Your Lobbyists in Sacramento.Most states have only one central Sierra Club Chapter andseveral much smaller groups in outlying areas which have

much smaller populations. The outlying groups are often

dependent on support and communication from the chapter

promote their programs and activities. They may (or may nohave the budget to hire an advocate to promote environmen

issues among lawmakers.

We are unique in this state, in that there are thirteen chapter

In 1986, the chapters created Sierra Club California, a state-

level lobbying staff . This gives a strong, effective one-voice rContinued on page

National Sierra ClubThe National Sierra Club was founded on May 28, 1892 in SanFrancisco, California by the well-known conservationist and

preservationist John Muir, who became its first president and

whose direct activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia

National Park and other wilderness areas. The National SierraClub has been working to protect communities, wild places, and

the planet itself ever since. It is the oldest, largest, and most influ-

ential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.

Its governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors.

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Who are these guys? That's founder, John Muir (the guy with the beard) with

President Theodore Roosevelt above California's Yosemite Valley (now part of

Yosemite National Park) in 1903. John Muir is also depicted on the back of the

California state quarter.Photo: Sierra Club Colby Library; all rights reserved.

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Six delegates from the Chapter attended

the annual Sierra Club Convention held in

San Luis Obispo over the May 30-31

weekend. The delegates: Edie Harmon,who does extraordinary conservation

work in Imperial County; Dave Grubb,

Chair of the North County Coastal Group

and of the Smart Energy Solutions TaskForce; Ellen Shively, Chair of the Hi

Sierran Committee; Melody Eues,

Conservation Chair of the Sierra Singles

Section; Richard Miller, ChapterDevelopment Coordinator; and me.

Sierra Club California primarily oversees

the lobbying activities of the California

chapters in Sacramento.The Convention brings together delegates

from all thirteen California chapters of th

Sierra Club. A main function of theConvention is to elect members of the

Sierra Club California Executive

Committee. The Convention also pro-

vides an opportunity for representatives odifferent chapters to discuss issues and

successes.

Sierra Club President Allison Chin told

the delegates about the steps Sierra Club

management is taking to address the chal-lenges posed by todays economy.

President Chin also gave an update on the

Clubs rollout of its Climate RecoveryPartnership.

Sierra Club California staff Bill Magavern

and Michael Endicott gave an update on

pending state legislation and regulatoryactivity.

Resilient Habitats

Sierra Club Deputy Executive DirectorBruce Hamilton gave a great presentation

on the Clubs Resilient Habitats

Campaign. This campaign is one of the

six campaigns in the Clubs CLimateRecovery Partnership.

Four of the campaignsCurbing Carbon

Beyond Coal, Clean Energy Solutions, and

Green Transportationseek to mitigateclimate change. For example, minimizing

global warming by putting a tax or limit

on carbon, stopping new coal plants, or

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[email protected] allow 4-6 weeks for processing. IN THIS ISSUE:

SD Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Summer Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hi, Sierrans! This issue is jammed packedfull of information about the Sierra Club.

We decided it would be a great idea to

explain our Club from the national, state

and the local level. It is important tounderstand the structure of the Sierra

Club as a whole and even more important

to know what goes on at your own local

Chapter. I know its easy for all of us tofocus-in on our particular issues or inter-

ests, but we cant forget all the varied

aspects of our organization, as well as all

the different activities, groups and sectionsavailable

As you read through this issue we hope

that you gain not only more knowledgeabout the Club itself, but will pass on thisinformation to friends and family who are

not members. Motivate them to partici-

pate in one of the many offerings of the

club and become a member. This issue ofthe Hi Sierran is a good overview of what

we are about so please pass it along to a

prospective member or have them go to

our website where we post our newsletteronline as well.

This might even strike an interest for you

to begin participating in one of the vari-ous committees, groups, outings and sec-tions. Contact the Chapter office or one of

our volunteer leaders listed on the back

page to get your questions answered or to

learn more about the Sierra Club.

Lets all work together as friends and

neighbors to protect and influence our

communities for a better future .

Judy Thomas

Editor

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By Richard Miller

Every year, the San Diego Chapter takes

the opportunity to recognize a few

outstanding people who have been keysupporters of the Chapter in our mission

to preserve, enjoy and protect our

region. This year, members who had 10,

25, 50 or more years of continuous mem-bership were also honored.

The Awards ceremony was held on June

20th at the Water Conservation Gardenat Cuyamaca College. The keynotespeaker, Wolfgang Berger a Professor of

the Scripps Institution of Oceanography

spoke on climate change.

This years recipients are:

For Conservation Activism: Ray Lutz is acommunity organizer, Diane Nygaard has

had a major role in land use issues in

Carlsbad and David Voss has been activel-

ly involved in protecting our forests.

The Outings Activist award was shared byLois Day for coordinating the Wednesday

in the Mountains hikes; Cheryl Knapp and

Skip Forsht for their key contributions tothe Wilderness Basics Course.

Political Activist award went to Marilee

McLean for her outstanding work inorganizing her neighborhood for environ-

mental improvements.

Michelle Hoskinson is our Student

Volunteer of the Year. Mostly active at herschool, her leadership is influential among

her peer group.Sandra Kerner and Rusty Runholt received

honor as the Office Volunteers of the Yearfor the faithful, often unsung work in

administrative support. Sandy keeps us

informed on issues of land use . Rusty

helped with fundraising at "Ray at Night".

Rookie Activist of the Year goes to Jan

Schalkwijk who has planned monthly

Friday evening social mixers and informa-tive programs for the last year.

promoting renewable energy, energy

efficiency, fuel efficient cars, mass transit,

and walkable & bikable communities.

The other two campaigns, ResilientHabitats and Safeguarding Communities,

are adaptation programsaccepting that

some global warming will occur, even

under the best scenario, how do we pro-tect habitat and communities?

We thought we had preserved natural

areas like Yellowstone, but climate changecame along. Even assuming a low emis-sions (best outcome) scenario, scientists

project losing 20 to 30% of known species

(about one million species) on earth.

Therefore, we must begin buildingresilient habitats at the same time green-

house gas emissions are being cut.

Corridors are importantspecies need tomove aroundsmall parcels of land are

very vulnerablelarger areas with more

topography variation are better able to

resist change.

But it is not enough to protect corridors

we must also address stressors, such as

logging, pesticides, water pollution, etc.,

that make species survival more difficult.For example, salmon can withstand

warmer water if the water is not polluted.

There are currently ten key habitats on

which the Club will initially focus, mostlycentered on federal land, and including

the California Coast.

The Campaign will also provide help toSierra Club chapters to build resilient

habitats at the state and local level.

To learn more about the Resilient Habitats

Campaign, and the other campaigns in theClubs Climate Recovery Partnership,

please go to

http://www.sierraclub.org/goals/.

With appreciation,

Joe ZechmanChapter Chair

Rusanne Anthony received the

Exceptional Service award for her hard

work as Chapter Treasurer and particip

tion in many other efforts.

Cool Cities award is given to cities that

have agreed to sign on to measures whi

reduce the effects of Global Warming.Chula Vista led the way by a gradual co

version to solar energy and low emissio

school busses. Two other cities also sele

ed for Honorable Mention were San Diand Solana Beach.

The Media award recognizes the impor

tance of a fair presentation of controver

sial environmental issues and was pre-sented to Dave Downey of the North

County Times.

Environmental Stewardship award rec

ients were The Protect Our CommunitiFoundation and David Grubb and Bill

Powers for their efforts to stop the Sunr

Powerlink.

Jean Costa accepted the DistinguishedAchievement award for sustained contr

butions of her time, knowledge and

organizing outreach on Border issues anthe Cool Cities campaign.

The Silver Cup honoree was Pauline

Jimenez for her long term leadership as

Sierran committee chair, participation ithe Wilderness Basics Course as leader o

many hikes and bus trips, lecturing on

outdoor cooking and her longstanding

position as secretary on the Outings com

mittee.

Congratulations to these

exceptional activists for

their contributions

and inspiration.

There are currently ten key

habitats on which the Club

will initially focus, mostly

centered on federal land,

and including

the California Coast.



The Outings Committee

Provides oversight of Outings Program,including the "outings-oriented" sections (likeSki, Bus, Bike). Provides for Chapter OutingLeader (COL) training, certification,

and communications are:COL Newsletter

COL Email list

COL Website

Meets Quarterly, call for meeting dates.

Self-funding, and a substantial contributor tochapter budget.

The Political Committee

The Sierra Club, unlike some enviro organiza-tions, can endorse candidates and ballotmeasures.The Political Committee manages

these activities for the Chapter. They interviewcandidates and make endorsement recommen-dations to the Executive Committee. They meetmonthly on the first Thursday, as needed andare more active in election years.

The Conservation Committee

Provides overall leadership of the Chapter'sConservation Activities. Composed of thechairs of the various subcommittees and someissue area experts. They meet monthly on thesecond Tuesday. This committee also organizesfundraisers, like Whalewatch trips, to get funds

to spend on conservation efforts. Please seedirectory on back page of this newsletter fora list of subcommittes and their contactinformation.

The Hi Sierran Committee

The Hi Sierran Committee is responsible forpublishing the chapter newsletter. TheCommittee supervises the work of our contrac-tors, Thomas Creative, who provide editing, adsales and graphic design services. The commit-tee sets themes for each issue, gathers or writesarticles, proofreads, and reviews the layouts.They meet on the second Monday of eachmonth.

The Smart Energy Task Force

The Smart Energy Task Force was set up tomanage the fight against the Sunrise Powerlink.They coordinate our efforts with Sierra ClubNational staff. During the leadup to the CPUCdecision, we had a national staff person, MicahMitrosky, who worked at the chapter office onthe campaign. Due to funding constraints, wewere not able to continue supporting a full-time staff person. We have switched back to anall-volunteer effort.

Since the primary focus of the fight against theSRPL is now in the courts, much of the effort isnow in the hands of our litigation partners atthe Center For Biological Diversity. The SmartEnergy Task force will be coordinating with a

number of other organizations who are opposing the SRPL. We will also be expanding ourmission to encompass promoting smart energysolutions for the San Diego region.

Working with the community

Chapter volunteers and staff work with otherorganizations and entities on issues related toour mission. The Sierra Club has representa-tives on a number of advisory boards and committees, including the SANDAG EnergyWorking Group, the Mission Bay Park advisorcommittee, City of San Diego Housing andAdvisory Board, San Diego Airport AdvisoryCommittee, to name a few.

The Chapter also collaborates with other localenvironmental organizations through a num-ber of coalitions.

For example:

Bay CouncilThis is an informal coalition of local organiza-tions including Surfrider Foundation,Coastkeeper, Audubon, Food & Water Watch,and EHC (Environmental Health Coalition).The Bay Council meets monthly. The primaryfocus is on water quality issues and the healthof San Diego's Bays. The meetings also serve aa forum for discussion and coordination onissues of mutual concern.

Overview of Your San Diego Chapter

VolunteersNeeded forPull the PlugPledgeThis is a project thatwould be perfect

for students and

or retirees.

Web designer web master graphicsartists/designers writers researchers speakparty hosts representatives to schools, church

organizations, communities, clubs.

Please respond ASAP to Cheryl Reiff,

[email protected]

or 858-569-6005.

We will hold our first planning meeting

sometime in July.



October 6th & October 10th, 2009San Diego Chapter Outing Leader Training

The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, "To explore,

enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth" In order

to more effectively carry out this purpose, we need you asan outing leader.

To become a Level I Chapter Outing Leader(Lead on-trail day hikes and car camps) you must:

1. Have been on at least fourSierra Club outings.

2. Be a Sierra Club Member

3. Be at least 18 years of age.

4. Attend all of both days of Level I ChapterOuting Leader training.

5. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aid card

or equivalent before proceedingto step 6.

6. Plan, publish and execute beforeOctober 6, 2010, two outings on whichexperienced leaders evaluate you.

Level I Chapter Outing Leader Training involves completion

of BOTH of the following sessions:

Session One: Tuesday, October 6th, 5:30pm 9:30pm at the cluboffice 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #101, San Diego, CA 92111.

Bring note-taking materials.

Session Two: Saturday, October 10th, 8:30am to about 5:00pm

How To Sign Up: Send email beginning July 1st [email protected]. Include your full name, postal mailingaddress, phone number and your Sierra Club member number(appears above you name on Hi Sierran mailing label) in your message.

You will receive confirmation of your sign up. The training class will belimited to the first 20 qualified persons who sign up. Sign-ups will beaccepted beginning July 1st and will continue until the class is full oruntil 6:00pm Monday, September 28th, whichever comes first. If you donot have email, you may sign up by calling (858) 272-4495 between9am and 9pm beginning July 1st.

If you are not a Sierra Club member, or have not been one long enoughto acquire a member number, you may not attend this training.Training is held twice a year. The next training will be in Spring 2010.Information on how to join the Sierra Club can be found on page 14 ofthis newsletter or online at www.sierraclub.org.

No late registrations or walk-ins will beaccepted for this training.



1. The Sierra Club does blogs http://www.sierraclub.org/blogs/, as well asseveral online communities and MySpace, YouTube, Flickr, andFacebookgo to http://www.sierraclub.org/inside/ for the links.

2. The Sierra Club is a California nonprofit corporation.

3. The Sierra Club wants to get children outdoors. Go tohttp://www.sierraclub.org/inside/ for links to: Inner City Outings,Building Bridges to the Outdoors, and the Military Family OutdoorInitiative.

4. Article III of the current Articles of Incorporation of the Sierra Clubstates:

III. The purposes of the Sierra Club are to explore, enjoy, and protectthe wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsibleuse of the earths ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlisthumanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and humanenvironment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

5. There are thirteen Sierra Club chapters in California, one in eachother state, and one in Puerto Ricoand a Sierra Club California(see article on page 1).

6. Sierra Club Canada has 5 chapters and a student organization,

www.sierraclub.ca.

7. Sierra Club chapters are not separate entities, but are all part of theSierra Club corporation.

8. The Sierra Club has an Online Member Center, where you can join orrenew your membership; take action; and choose the emails youreceive from the Club: http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageServer.

9. The Sierra Club Foundation is a separate corporation, whose purposeis to manage 501c3 funds (keep reading to find out about 501c3)Go to http://www.sierraclub.org/foundation/ for more information.

10. There are two main types of funds on which the Sierra Club runs:501c3 and 501c4 funds. These designations refer to sections of the

Internal Revenue Service Tax Code. See short guide above about thesefunds:

11. The Sierra Club charges each chapter for certain expenses, such asinsurance, administration by the Sierra Club Foundation of chapter501c3 accounts, and chapter employee benefits.

12. The Sierra Club files one tax return with the IRS. Each year, thechapters have to provide detailed information to the Sierra Clubaccountants regarding the income and expenses of every chapter entity(for the San Diego Chapter, this includes the income and expenses ofevery section, group, and committee). This is a time consuming andthankless task for the treasurers of the chapters and chapter entities.

501c3 Funds

Donor gets tax deduction

Can be used for almost anypurpose, including political

advocacy, membership

development, general

administration

Easy to raise, hard to use

Donations go to Sierra Club

Foundation, which manages

the funds

501c4 Funds

No tax deduction for donor

Can be used for almost anypurpose, including political

advocacy, membership

development, generaladministration

Hard to raise, easy to use

Donations go to Sierra Club or

a chapter or Sierra ClubCalifornia

SIERRA SINGLES

Hikes, Bonfires, Concerts, Volleyball, Movies,Picnics, Dancing, Car Camps, and more

Weekly email updates of Singles andMain Chapter outings.

For info, call 619-708-8111 ore-mail [email protected].

Annual e-mail membership only $10.00. Enjoy!!

MEMBERSHIP FORMName ________________________________________________Email____________________ Phone_______________________Address_______________________________________________City__________________________, CA Zip__________

Make check payable to: SIERRA SINGLESAnd mail to: P.O. Box 710414 San Diego, CA 92171-0414

13. The Sierra Club is facing the problems posed by Climate Changewith its Climate Recovery Partnership, composed of the following sixprograms:

Move Beyond Coal Curbing Carbon Clean Energy Solutions

Green Transportation Resilient Habitats Safeguarding Communities

Go to http://www.sierraclub.org/inside/ to find out more.

14. The Sierra Club is managed by a Board of Directors elected by SierrClub members. (Did you vote this year in the Board of Directors election?)

15. The Sierra Club Student Coalition is for, well, students! Go tohttp://ssc.sierraclub.org/ to learn more.

16. The Sierra Club Board of Directors approve policies on various conservation issues.Go to http://www.sierraclub.org/policy/ to search forClub policies.

17. Chapters (and the parts of the chapters, such as groups, sections, ancommittees) must follow Sierra Club policy approved by the Boardof Directors.

18. Each chapter appoints a delegate and alternate to the Council ofClub Leaders (CCL), which provides a forum for chapters to provide

input to the Board of Directors. In 2009, the San Diego ChaptersCCL delegate is Carolyn Chase, and the alternate is Joe Zechman.

19. The Sierra Club now has a Green Home webpage to help us all havemore sustainable homes: http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/

20. More information about the inside workings of the Sierra Club canbe found atyou guessed itwww.sierraclub.org/inside/.

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SD Chapter GroupsSince our chapter encompasses a large geo-graphical area, we have two regional Groups inoutlying areas for promoting friendship, out-ings, and conservation issues in their respectiveareas. These are The North County Group,and The North County Coastal Group, alsocalled The Coasters.

When you join the Sierra Club, you are auto-

matically enrolled in the local Chapter, and theGroup representing your area. As a member,you are assigned a Group by the Club accord-ing to your mailing address. Club membersmay request membership in a different Groupif they wish.

Groups are officially sanctioned by the Club.Each Group must elect board members, andhave bylaws they follow. Each Group also hasone member functioning as a voting memberof the Chapter Executive Committee.

North County Group

This group focuses on outing and wilderness

education in inland north county. Activitiesinclude a Wilderness Basics Course offeredfrom January thru March. For more info:http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/wbc/nc. Duringthe summer they sponsor Wednesday Eveninghikes and offer a series of Extended Outings.Call Pattie Warnick - 760-788-2106 [email protected] for moreinformation.

North County Coastal GroupThe Coasters

The Coasters are the geographic division of the

San Diego Chapter for the north coastal area,Del Mar to Oceanside. We organize a variety ofSierra Club activities, outings, social events andconservation efforts in coastal North County.

The Coasters meet on the third Tuesday ofeach month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at theEncinitas Community Center, except inDecember when we have a holiday partyinstead of a meeting. After a short businessmeeting, we have a speaker or video presenta-tion each month.

For more information go to the chapter homepage and click on "Coastal North County" or

go to: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/north-county/Coasters.asp. We have an email list forlocal events and news. To join the list, visit usonline at www.sandiego.sierraclub.org andthen click on the link on our web page, andfollow the instructions on the screen.

SD Chapter SectionsSierra Club's San Diego Chapter boasts anumber of vibrant activity Sections to

keep Club members involved.

These include:

Bicycle

The Bicycle Section of the Sierra Club's

San Diego Chapter hosts about 20 rides

each month, plus a few social events.Learn more on our website at:

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle.

Cross-Country Ski

The Cross-country Ski Section of Sierra

Club's San Diego Chapter enjoys numer-

ous ski trips each season, including:

Bus trips for long weekends at distantresort destinations. Beginner lessons on

bus trips. Impromptu weekend trips where

the snow is (WSI). Advanced ski expedi-

tions to huts or snow camps. Local meet-ings feature beginner instruction and spe-

cial programs.

Family

The Family Section sponsors family-ori-

ented nature activities on the first

Saturday of each month from 10 to 11:30

am. All are welcome, including pregnantwomen, people with babies, small and

older children, seniors, and those wanting

a slow-paced outdoor experience.

Coordinator: Jennifer Douglas Vettel,

jennifercdouglas at yahoo.com (preferred);858-344-5490 cell.

Photography

We are San Diego's largest photography

organization with over 140 active, young

outdoor photographers. We meet at 7PM

on the 3rd Thursday of the month atWesley Palms, 2404 Loring Street, Pacific

Beach 92109. All meetings are free. We fea-

ture a presentation from a renowned pho-

tographer each month. After the presenta-

tion we drop our own digital images or35mm slides in the projector to share. Call

us at 858-829-2540 for specific instruc-

tions if you'd like to share digital images.Annual membership is $25 and includes a

subscription to our newsletter, The

ViewFinder.

Sierra Singles

We are a group of single adults, 21 and

over, who share a common interest in

enjoying and protecting nature. Our sec-

tion conducts about 50 different activiti

every month. We meet on the first

Monday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30

pm., Seminar Rooms A/B, Mission VallBranch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, S

Diego. (Friars Road south on Fenton

Parkway, next to IKEA)

20s & 30s single sierrans

We're ecologically minded San Diegans

our 20s & 30s, who like to hike all day adance the night away! Take your pick frhikes, dinners, dancing, movie nights,

camping, volleyball, barbecues, and mo

For more information, email:

[email protected] visit us online at

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s.

Section membership is optional and ma

require a membership fee in addition toClub membership. Fees support Section

costs such as newsletter publication; exc

funds go to the Chapter or other Chaptapproved charities. Members of Sectionare not automatically Sierra Club mem

bers, but Sierra Club membership is

encouraged. All Sections are authorized

and responsible to the Chapter ExecutivCommittee.

Other San DiegoChapter OutingsBus Trips (Backpacking)

Bus Trips are chapter fundraisers organized to multiple special destinations eac

year. Each year we organize trips to far-away destinations (usually the Sierra

Nevada) for long weekends at Memoria

Day (May), July 4th (Independence Day

June-July), and Labor Day (September)Usually we schedule one bus for each tr

but beginning again in 2000 we have be

scheduling a second bus for July 4th trip

to Yosemite.

Though participants travel to and from

trailheads together on a bus, we split ingroups of about 12 (including leader an

assistant) for backpacks to separate locations. Some groups establish a basecam

and enjoy dayhikes from one location;

other groups move camp each day; othe

groups employ a combination.

Each trip is announced in the Hi Sierra

months in advance. Popular trips fill wi

in days; be sure to reserve promptly!

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Wednesday, July 01, 2009Dayhike (M4B) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30 HIKEFROM BARKER WAYLeader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Robert Burroughs

Cancelled Contact: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598

Thursday, July 02, to Sunday, July 05, 2009Backpack/Climb (S12E) Three IslandLake/Selden Pass BackpackLeader: Fred GabbardAssistant: Steve Fausset619-297-6471 or [email protected]

Backpack a section of the JMT/PCT startingfrom Florence Lake to a high pass above KingsCanyon and below Yosemite to climb severalSierra peaks: Seven Gables, Gemini, Mt. Senger,Turret Peak, whichever look good. Limited to6. $5 USFS permit fee plus carpool expensesand ferry ride. An alternative to the bus tripcrowds.

Saturday, July 11, 2009Dayhike (M7.2C) Bernardo Mountain hikeLeader: Ravi SoordeluAssistant: Dagmar Platzer858-717-2147 or [email protected]

Check out the new Lake Hodges pedestrianbridge - the longest stress-ribbon bridge in theworld, and only the sixth to have been built inthe US.

Enjoy great views of the lake and sub-urbanSan Diego topography, while having a goodwork out.

Come with hiking shoes and minimum 2quarts of water.

Start at 8 AM. Contact Ravi Soordelu [email protected] with phone number andsuitable time to call.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009Dayhike (M5C) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30 pmHIKE FROM MESA ROADLeader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Robert Burroughs 619-865-8598

Night hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn aboutthe chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hikingboots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and amunchie. Call for required signup. Leave wordhow late in the evening I can return your call.

Saturday, July 18, 2009Dayhike (V18E) South PeakLeader: Jim JafollaAssistant: Susan McFetridge619-972-1648 or [email protected]

Celebrate mid summer by taking in a spectacu-lar section of the PCT on the way to SouthPeak. We'll start in Humber Park and take theErnie Maxwell/South Ridge trail to the PCT,returning via Tahquitz Meadows/Devil's Slide.The trail runs along a 7600 ft. ridgeline, offer-ing spectacular views on both sides. Bring 4quarts water, lunch, essentials. Limit 12

Wednesday, July 29, 2009Dayhike (M6C) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30EVENING HIKELeader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Christine Driscoll 619-865-8598

Take a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock side ofSan Diego's highest point. Learn about thechaparral world by flashlight. Bring hikingboots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and amunchie. Call for required signup, and leaveword how late in the evening I can return

your call

Wednesday, August 12, 2009Dayhike (M6C) THE PARK IN THE DARK:NORTH FORTUNA LOOPLeader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Aaron Sweeney619-865-8598

Here's an energetic evening conditioning hikefor you in Mission Trails Park. FromTierrasanta we'll start out with great views ofthe city lights, then chug along at a moderatepace over the top of North Fortuna Mountain.VERY STEEP! Very rocky and very fun, and

you can learn how night hiking works. Wearhiking boots and bring your flashlight.

Saturday, August 15, 2009Dayhike (V15E) San Gorgonio via Vivian CreekLeader: Jim JafollaAssistant: Kaustuv Datta619-972-1648 or [email protected]

Join us for a summer workout with a moder-ately fast-paced hike up the tallest mountain(11,499') in SoCal. The Vivian Creek Trailascends over 5000' in 7.5 miles, but the trail is

excellent, suitable for experienced and aerobicly fit hikers. We will leave San Diego around 5am, and return after dark. Adventure Passrequired. Limit 12.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009Dayhike (M4B) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30 HIKFROM BARKER WAYLeader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Robert Burroughs

619-865-8598

Abs? What are abs? Where? Oh, they're hiddenabs. Join us on this fun, fast- paced evening co

ditioning hike up the trail less traveled to thetop of Cowles Mountain. This is the best nighfor the Perseid meteor shower, and we'll coververy basic astronomy at the summit, then loopback down on the dirt fire road. Bring yourflashlight and a light jacket. Call leader forrequired signup.

San Diego Chapter Outing Leader TrainingOctober 6th & October 10th, 2009Session One: Tuesday, October 6th, 5:30pm 9:30pm at the club office 8304 Clairemont MeBlvd., #101, San Diego, CA 92111.Bring note-taking materials.Session Two: Saturday, October 10th, 8:30am tabout 5:00pm

Send email beginning July 1st [email protected]. Include your fullname, postal mailing address, phone numberand your Sierra Club member number (appeaabove you name on Hi Sierran mailing label) i

your message. Or call (858) 272-4495 between9am and 9pm beginning July 1st. See page 5 fomore info.

DIFFICULTYE -Easy M -Moderate H -Hard

S -Strenuous V -Very Strenuous

ELEVATION CHANGEA Less than 500 ft. B 500-1,000 ft.C 1,001-2,000 ft. D 2,001-3,000 ft.

E Over 3,000 ft.

Outings are available via

E-mail subscription at

http://sierrasd.org/outings/index.htm.

For complete current listings, see the Chapter website at http://sandiego.sierraclub.org. Look under "get outdoors" for "more about outings".All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. Please remember that outings are intended for adults 18+and pets are not allowed unless otherwise indicated.



San Diego Chapter- Continued from page 1

We offer bicycle rides for all levels and distances (beginner

fast-paced) throughout the year. Weekends at Foster LodgWarner Springs Ranch, Anza Borrego,Agua Caliente and mo

Potluck suppers, annual beach barbeque and our very ow

book club. Our monthly schedule of road rides is posted onli

and in our monthly OutSpoken newsletter.

Check us out at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle

For a free sample of OutSpoken, phone Tom Yager (760) 479-0187or email [email protected]

Get On YourBicycle and Ride!

Enjoy the outdoors and make friends too. Explore theback roads of San Diego County and neighboring areas

with the Sierra Club Bicycle Section.

The Hi Sierran

The Chapter must distribute publications regularly by print or

electronic means to all Chapter members that give notice and

report proceedings of the ExCom, Chapter meetings, electionsand other news, including announcements of social events and

outings. The main Chapter publication that does all of that is

The Hi Sierran.

Conservation

The Chapter furthers the conservation objectives and priorities

of the Sierra Club. The Chapter Conservation Committeeaddresses all of the hot button issues--climate change, renew-able energy, water (where to get it and how to use it wisely),

and land use, to name a few. The Committee works to protect

our desert, forest, and wilderness areas and to safeguard our

communities.

Outings

The Chapter sponsors hundreds of outings each year, including

day hikes and bicycle, backpack and ski trips. The OutingsCommittee oversees the outings program. These various pro-

grams vary widely in type and difficulty--the choice is yours!

All outings allow you to learn about nature at its best and are

led by trained Chapter Outing Leaders. You can find Chapteroutings at www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/outings/index.asp?con-

tent=calendar. A monthly outings listing is sent out via email

upon request.

Politics

The Chapter's political program evaluates political issues andendorses candidates for public office after a review process thatincludes interviews of candidates. The Political Committee(PolCom) does the legwork for the Chapters political program.Endorsements of candidates and ballot measures recommendedby PolCom must be approved by the ExCom; endorsements ofstate candidates and ballot measures must also be approved by

the California Legislative Committee, a standing committee ofSierra Club California.

Wait--Theres More!

The Chapter currently has two groups, the North CountyGroup (covering north San Diego County inland) and the

North County Coastal Group (covering the coastal towns from

Encinitas to Oceanside). See page 7 for more detailed infor-

mation on our Groups.

The Chapter also allows members with common interests to

form sections, subject to ExCom approval. The Chapter has

these sections: 20s & 30s Singles, Sierra Singles, Bicycle,

Photography, Cross Country Ski and Family. See page 7 for

more detailed information on our Sections.

Contact information and meeting times for the committees,groups, and sections mentioned above are on the back page ofthe Hi Sierran as well as on the Chapter website.

The above is a very basic outline of the Chapter. To really get asense of what is going on, you have to participate--go on anhike, attend a social event, listen in on a ConsCom meeting,come and say hi to the ExCom members and, hopefully,become a regular participant. You wont be sorry!

Level 2 Drought Alert forSan Diego CountyThe San Diego region is experiencing an unprecedented water

supply crisis. There are environmental stresses, including theongoing drought in the Colorado River basin and reduced sno

pack and runoff in Northern California. In addition to these

environmental stresses, court-ordered pumping restrictions on

the State Water Project have continued to reduce the amount o

water that can be delivered to our region. San Diego's waterwholesalers have already announced that they will reduce their

water deliveries to the area. Since San Diego imports 85-90 per

cent of its water, these conditions put considerable stress on thCity's water system.

Due to these circumstances, and the threat of further limitatio

on our water supplies, the County of San Diego has declared a

Level 2 Drought Alert. All customers now have restrictions ohow they can use water.

It's no secret that when you save water you also save money.

Helping conserve this valuable resource is also important for a

of San Diego as we face increasing water supply challenges.

Please go to the

www.sdcwa.org/manage/drought.phtml

to see how this impacts you in your water district.



Friday, July 17, 2009

When Mark Twain

famously said "Whiskeys

for drinking, waters forfighting", he was being

both humorous and

prophetic. The AmericanSouthwest is scenic andappealing, but also mostly

arid. Its inhabitants have

always lived on the brink

of water shortages. A fewthousand Anasazi proba-

bly learned this the hard

way. Many millions of contemporary

Californians most likely are going to, also.

San Diego County has always had a reli-

able water supply (or so most residents

think). What has happened to our previ-ously ample water supplies?

Why have water officials been predicting

water rationing this summer? Will we

have enough water in the future? How big

a factor will climate change be? What pos-sible new sources of water are available?

What are the downsides to developing

them? What can we as individuals do?

On July 17th, you can get up to speed onwhats happening in Southern California

with this most essential of all our natural

resources. Phil Pryde will use an illustrat-ed presentation to walk us through the

Friday, August 21, 2009

Bob Cisneros

Board of Director of the American Associationof Zoo Keepers & San Diego Zoo Animal Care

Supervisor

Found only in Indonesia and Viet Nam,the Javan Rhino is the most rare of therhino species, with fewer than 60 animalsleft in the wild. In Indonesia, Javan rhinoslive only in Javas Ujung Kulon NationalPark. Although they number at less than50, the population appears to have stabi-

lized. This is largely because they arephysically guarded from harm by RhinoProtection Units. Thanks to protectionmeasures funded by the InternationalRhino Foundation (IRF), there has notbeen a single rhino-poaching incident in the

park in the past 5 years. IRF recently helpedthe Indonesian government develop a strat-egy for ensuring the continued survival ofJavan rhinos. The Rhino Protection Unit(RPU) is the pillar of rhino conservation inIndonesia. When rhinos are found in a habi-tat, it must be protected at all cost otherwise

in order for conservation efforts to be fruit-ful. In many regions, poaching is problem-atic but has been controlled through the useof RPUs, locals who are dedicated, respon-sible and committed to saving this rarerhino species.

As National Board Member and oversight

for the National Conservation Committee

of the American Association of ZooKeepers, inc., I will be evaluating the con-servation efforts for Indian rhinos inIndonesia. My journey will take me fromSingapore to Java, trekking through UjongKulong with RPUs. Canoeing down the

crystal clear waters of the Cigenteur River,Ill visit another Rhino camp and inter-view more RPU rangers.

Bob is an Animal Care Supervisor at theSan Diego Zoo. He has been with theZoological Society of San Diego for over

MONTHLY PROGRAMSMonthly programs are free and open to the public and are held on the third friday at 7:30pm at the Joyce Beers Center located at 3900 VerStreet, San Diego, CA. Additional parking is available under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Program Chair: Mannie Kugler.

complex past history, pres

ent realities, and future

challenges of our domesti

and agricultural water supplies.

Phil is a past Conservation

Chair and Board memberof the San Diego Chapter

of the Sierra Club. He

served as a member of the

Board of Directors of theSan Diego County Water

Authority from 1985 to

1991, during which time h

chaired both its Reclamation Committeeand Long-range Planning Committee.

Hes currently on the Board of Directors

for both San Diego Audubon Society and

the San Dieguito River Park. In his spare

time hes an avid birder.

Join us on July 17th for a very informativ

presentation on the future of our regions

water supply.

15 years, in which time he has had opportu

nities to work with most of the species in

the collection including primates, carni-vores, and hoofstock. He was a hospitalkeeper at San Diego Zoo's VeterinaryServices for over 9 years. His supervisoryduties include managing the Children's Zooa collection of over 200 exotic and domestic

species.

Currently, he is on the Board of Directors othe American Association of Zoo Keepers(AAZK) and also serves as the Liaison forthe San Diego Chapter. He has been a localand national member of AAZK since 1996.

Phil Pryde

Bob Cisneros



LABOR DAY BACKPACK BUS TRIP TO THEJOHN MUIR WILDERNESS.Thursday, September 3 - Monday, September 7EASTERN SIERRA, JOHN MUIR WILDERNESSCoordinator: John [email protected]

Choose from five backpack trips entering at thespectacular Rock Creek area of the EasternSierra. $205 includes charter bus, permit fees,planning by experienced leaders, and donationto our Chapter. Meals are not included. Send

your $20 deposit (make check payable to theSierra Club) to: John Challen, 6780 Friars Road#216, San Diego, CA 92108-1117. Pleaseinclude your trip preference, phone number,return address, and e-mail address (or 3 SASE).Full payment due August 1st.

Trip 1: Little Lakes Valley(E3A)Leader: Larry Klaasen Assistant: Pat KlaasenSurrounded by 13,000 foot peaks, this beautifulclassic glacially carved valley is full of lakes tovisit. An easy stroll in with a scenic base campand pleasurable day hikes.

REFUND POLICY FOR ALL TRIPS: Note that sickness or injury does not play a part in refunds. Travelagents (and the internet) sell trip insurance. Full Refund: 1: We cancel the trip. 2: The leader determines yshouldn't be on the trip. 3: You find your own replacement and that person reimburses you. Partial Refun1: We find your replacement and keep only your deposit. 2: We can't replace you, but we get a partial refunbecause of your absence. You get back whatever we get back. CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of tr

does not constitute approval by the State of California.

SEE OUR WEBPAGE FOR DETAILS AND UPDATESwww.sandiego.sierrac lub.org/bus/

[email protected]

with questions or call;

Regan Ranoa (415) 977-5705

Brian Foley (415) 977-5517

Jenny Coyle: (415) 977-5533

Jim Bradbury (415) 977-5726

Trip 2: Hilton Lakes (M5B)Leader: Howard Kellogg Assistant: NeededMany lakes to explore in this striking alpinesetting with a moderate trek in. Peaks to bag

too. Fishing is good, so bring along your poskillet, and lots of tall tales for this base cam

Trip 3: Tamarack Lakes (M3C)Leader: Mike Fry Assistant: Walter KonopkaModerate 3 mile hike to base camp at FrancLake (+1200'). Relax at base camp while glaing for bighorn sheep. Optional climb of MMorgan (13,750').

Trip 4: Mono Pass/Pioneer Basin(H8D)Leader: Jan Hawkins Assistant:Ted YoungTrek over the Sierra Crest at 12,040 ft. MonoPass into a spectacular remote region calledPioneer Basin and the Mono Recesses. A hahike with awesome views and remote lakes t

explore.Trip 5: McGee Creek Circuit(S11E)Leader: Steve Fausset Assistant: Fred Gabbar

The ultimate in rugged, cross-country traveTons of elevation gain/loss on this quick pacpeak bagging loop. For our strongest and mexperienced trekkers.

Sierra Club LaunchesNew OnlineCommunitiesSocial Networking Tools to LeverageEnvironmental Activism

San Francisco, CA The Sierra Club haslaunched three new online communities:

- Climate Crossroads:

http://climatecrossroads.org

- Sierra Student Coalition:

http://ssc.sierraclub.org

- Sierra Club Trails:

http://sierraclubtrails.org

Sierra Club and other activists are increas-

ingly using social networking tools like

Facebook to meet, share information,strategize, and organize. Social networking

is engaging and enjoyable, but more criti-cally, it is immensely powerful. Witness

the way candidate Barack Obama utilizedsocial networks to his advantage, and

continues to use them to keep in touch

with his supporters and promote his

legislative agenda.

Anyone can browse the Clubs new social

networking sites. Those who wish to par-

ticipate in the discussion and leveragethese tools for their campaigns can do so

by creating a user profile, which is simple

and takes just a few minutes.Community members will be able to blog,join and create groups, take action, start

discussions, circulate petitions, organize

rallies, and more. Through these online

communities, activists can come togetherto tackle climate change, share knowledge

of great hiking trails and waterways, or

simply swap green living tips and earth-

friendly recipes.

Closed for Work Party July 25 & 26RSVP Paul Salas (858) 309-8472

RSVP for Dinner toMary Eggen (858) 453-1615


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2nd FRIDAY POTLUCK & MOVIE NIGHTJuly 10th, Potluck 6:00 pm & Movie 6:30pmMovie: Poisoned Waters (2 hours)In spite of the Clean Water Act, runoff fromindustry, agriculture and massive suburbandevelopment is still polluting the coastal estu-aries of Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay,threatening human health and the ecosystemthrough contamination of the food chain anddrinking water.

August 14th, Potluck 6:00 pm & Movie 6:30pmMovie: On Thin Ice (l hour)Journalist David Brancaccio and environmen-talist/mountain climber Conrad Ankar visitGlacier Park, Montana, and trek to theGangotri Glacier in the Himalayas to witnessthe effects of global warming and learn howmelting glaciers will drastically affect the livesof people across the globe.Location: Chapter OfficeSponsor: International CommitteeContact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721

1st SATURDAY FAMILY NATURE ACTIVITYJuly, no hike

August 8th, 10:00am - 11:30amEasy & educational conservation, ecology, andnature activities. All are welcome, includingpregnant women, people with babies, small,

older children, seniors, and those wanting aslow-paced outdoor experience.Locations: Primarily in parks, beaches, andpublic areas.Sponsor: Family CommitteeContact: Jennifer Douglas Vettel,

[email protected](email preferred); 858-344-5490 cell

3rd FRIDAY MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAMJuly 17th, 7:30 pm "San Diegos Future WaterSupply: Choices and Trade-offs"August 21st, 7:30 pm "The Rhinos ofIndonesia: Notes From The FieldBy An Independent Observor-Bob Cisneros,San Diego Zoo Animal Care SupervisorOur outstanding monthly travelogues or lec-ture/slide shows and chapter news.See the ad on page 10 for more details.Location: Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont Stin Hillcrest.Sponsor: San Diego ChapterContact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773

4th THURSDAY POTLUCK MIXERJuly 23rd, 6:00-8:00 pmFinger Food - Potluck & Speaker

Water Conservation LandscapingConnie Beck will join us to share practical

advice for small or large changes to your land-scape that make sense. This talk will includetips and tricks for saving water that you maynot have thought of. Connie is a landscapedesigner whose own yard has won the OtayWater District Conservation Award twice. Sheteaches water conservation landscaping forboth Otay and Padre Dam water districts. Youmay be surprised to learn that organic andwildlife friendly gardening are perfect compan-ions to water thrifty landscapes. And that does-n't mean just rocks! You can have color andexcitement in your garden and still save water.

August 27th, 6:00-8:00 pmFinger Food - Potluck & Speaker

San Diego Smart TransportationCarolyn Chase will be discussing a vision and apath to a smarter transportation system for SanDiego, as proposed by Move San Diego. MoveSD was formed in January 2004 by citizens,environmentalists, bicyclists, pedestrians andtransportation experts to build broad supportfor sustainable transportation systems and

land-use policies. It advocates for convenient,on-time, healthy, sustainable transportationthroughout the San Diego region. Carolyn willpresent a concrete plan of how San Diegomight become a smart transportation city,drawing on a wealth of international recon-naissance of different urban transit systems.Carolyn is a Life Member of the Sierra Cluband served on the City's Planning Commissionfor five years. She is also the founder of SanDiego Earth Day and Move San Diego.Location: Chapter OfficeSponsor: Membership CommitteeContact: Jan Schalkwijk 619-269-0329

FOSTER LODGE WORK PARTYSaturday, July 25, 9 am - 5 pmPlease share your talents and help maintain thelodge!Will work for food? Lunch is at noon andHappy Hour at 5!RSVP to Paul Salas 858-309-8472**Note regarding potlucks:The Chapter Office is at 8304 Clairemont MesaBlvd. in Suite #101.We have a zero waste policy,so please bring your own reusable plate, cup, nap-kin, and utensils. Pack it in & pack it out!Dishwashing facilities are not available

20's & 30's Single Sierrans

(For singles age 20-39)

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s

A section of the San Diego Chapter

Annual Lobby DayCome join us in Sacramento for our

annual Lobby Day on Sunday and Monda

August 23rd and 24th. You will be part ofa team that will help Sierra Club

California pass our priority bills during

the most exciting and challenging time of

the year at the State Capitol. You will havopportunities for interaction with other

activists and our professional lobbying

staff, as well as with legislators and their

staff.This is a two-day event. On Sunday after-

noon our advocacy team will train you on

how to lobby and brief you on our priori

ty bills so that you can effectively advocatefor them. On Monday, you will work the

halls of the Capitol as teams, with meet-

ings scheduled from morning through the

afternoon. We will focus on key remain-ing bills as the session winds down; hot

issues this year are renewable energy, wateconservation, air quality, park protection

and resilient habitats.You will find out that it is possible to have

fun and save our environment at the same

time! Past participants have found it to b

an eye-opening and rewarding experienceParticipants should expect to pay some

costs, but some travel and lodging reim-

bursements will be available, depending

on location.

For more information, please contact

Annie Pham, Legislative Aide [email protected]

or (916) 557-1100 ext. 107

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resentation in the State capitol on issues of

local, regional and state-wide conservation

priorities. Our lobbyists are heard by thelegislature, Governors office, and other

policy-forming agencies.

A Legislative Committee composed oflocal grassroots volunteer activist leaders

from throughout the state direct the staff

positions on environmental legislation

and policy, and helps local activists bringtheir concerns to the appropriate agencies.

Also, the Sacramento-based office pro-

vides grassroots training at an annual

Lobby Day and provides chapter newslet-ters with articles and legislative updates.

See the Lobby Day article on page 12 for

more details on this years event.

The Staff

Bill Magavern is the Director. His issue

areas include air quality, global warming,

toxics, recycling/solid waste, pesticides,enforcement, environmental justice, envi-ronmental health and open government.

He served on Governor Schwarzeneggers

Environmental Advisory Task Force and

co-chairs the External Advisory Group forthe Director of the Department of Toxic

Substances Control.

Jim Metropulos has been the SeniorAdvocate, with a focus on energy, water

quality, water supply, parks and off-high-

way vehicles, wetlands and flood control

issues, since the beginning of 2002. Before

coming to the Sierra Club, he was com-mittee counsel to the Washington State

Senate's Environment, Energy and Water

Resources Committee.

Michael Endicott is the newest member on

the team and was a volunteer before

becoming a contract lobbyist. He deals

with forestry, CEQA, coastal/marine habi-tats and wildlife, endangered species, land

use/housing, transportation and mining.

Annie Pham has been Sierra Club

Californias legislative aide, assisting insubmitting letters to members of the legis-

lature, acting as a liaison between activists

and the Sacramento staff as well as coordi-

nating the annual Lobby Day and compil-ing the environmental report cards. Her

contact email address is

[email protected] , or by phone

at (916)-557-1100.

If you would like to learn about issues,

sign on as an e-Activist at their web page

at www.SierraClubCalifornia.org

California- Continued from page 1 Other SD Chapter Outings- Continued from page 7

See page 11 for a list of upcoming trips

and contact info.

Foster Lodge

Foster Lodge is owned by the Sierra Club

and is operated by San Diego Chapter'sFoster Lodge Committee. The lodge is

available to all Sierra Club members and

their guests.

The lodge consists of two cabins. The largecabin is for use by Sierra Club groups as

well as guest groups with a Club sponsor.

The small cabin is open to individuals

wanting to spend a weekend in the moun-tains from 10 a.m. Saturday to 2 p.m.

Sunday for Sierra Club members and their

guests. No reservations are required for

the small cabin.

Please note: A few weekends throughout

the year, the small cabin is not available

due to special events. To check availability

call Susan Parrish at 619-478-5188.

We are currently looking for new commit-

tee members

Volunteers needed for the Foster Lodgeplanning Committee. Benefits include

great weekend escapes to the Sierra Club's

cabin in the beautiful Laguna Mountains

near Julian! Help support the Lodge whilehaving fun by calling the Lodge Chair,

Randy Parrish, at (619) 478-5188.

Inner City Outings

Share the experience of nature and envi-ronmental education with local inner city

youth! Through Inner City Outings, urban

youth are provided the opportunity to dis-cover the beauty of wild places, develop an

appreciation for nature, and acquire skills

to enjoy these places safely. Despite San

Diegos beauty, many children do not haveaccess to open spaces they can safely

explore. More and more, children are lead-

ing sedentary lives because they do not

have the opportunity to be active outside,

or know what opportunities exist.ICO helps urban youth learn how to safely

explore nature. Our trips provide a chance

for kids to be kids - to climb rocks, splashin a stream, look at bugs, and be master of

the mountaintop while developing new

skills and a desire to explore and protect

open spaces.

For more information visit us online at

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org or call 760-

739-8407.

Nature Knowledge Workshop

Each year you are invited to join us

for a weekend that may influence the

rest of your life. Held he Sierra Club'sscenic Foster Lodge on Mt. Laguna (el.

5,800 feet, San Diego County). This

annual event is one of the two big Sierr

Club happenings of each year (the otheis the Wilderness Basics Course). The

Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW)

combines education and appreciation

for our precious (and dwindling) natu-ral resources with a sharing and a build

ing of new friendships. We hope you

will leave the weekend with a renewed

vigor towards a society respecting andpreserving all living co-habitants. The

2009 event was June 12-14. For informa

tion for the next Workshop, call Lee or

Fern at (619) 583-3261.

Wednesday In The Mountains

Our group sponsors outings onWednesdays. Generally the outings arepublished in the Hi Sierran along with

other Chapter outings or online at

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/wedmtns

Wilderness Basics Course

Experience the remote beauty of the

wilderness with intelligence and confi-

dence!

This comprehensive course will give you

key information about:

Map reading, Compass use, Equipment

Clothing selection, Food selection andcooking, Physical conditioning,

Sanitation---Lots more!

Participants are taught skills to safely

enjoy the wilderness. These skills aretaught in lectures and practiced in

overnight outings.

Participants must supply their own equip

ment which may be rented from many

sporting goods stores. Information abouequipment will be covered in the course

lectures.The course is offered each year

from January to March/April with lectur

on Tuesday nights 7:00 - 9:30 PM

in two locations:

Mission Valley at the Scottish Rite Cente

Escondido at San Pasqual High School.


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Inner City Outings:9 Years As Part of the Solution

Todays urban youth live more often than not,

estranged from the natural world. The list ofbarriers between them and the world outside

more greatly enjoyed by previous genera-tions is fairly well known

Urban development increases and pushes nat-

ural environments further and further fromhome, hours of television and computer use

provide for an easy way to spend a "safe" dayindoors, a busy parents schedule leaves little

room for time outdoors ,the result is thatmany children never connect with nature, an

elemental human need.

The effects of this estrangement range from

higher rates of documented childhood obesi-ty, ADD/ADHD, anxiety and depression. A

generation that lacks any meaningful rela-tionship to the Earthalso means that well

soon be running outof future stewards of

the planet not tomention Sierra Club

members.

This problem facing

our latest generationof urban youth is

vast and complex, itssolutions will be

manifold and willrequire the minds,

heart, and sweat ofpeople beyond justthe Sierra Club. Since

2001, the San DiegoChapter of the com-

pletely volunteer-runInner City Outings

program, has been

doing its share.Providing "adultsupervision, equipment, food and transporta-

tion for exploring local natural treasures inSan Diego County", to hundreds of urban

San Diego youth.

This year outings have included theWilderness Garden Preserve in Temecula,

Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca, the AnzaBorrego Desert, the Sweetwater River in

Descanso, and Torrey Pines State Preserve.During the summer, ICO will be taking kids

on snorkeling trips to La Jolla.

Trips with Inner City Outings serve as morethan just field trips. Pam Clark, a teacher at

Promise Charter School, says "There is nodoubt in my mind about the unique benefits

of the program. Over and over, the childrencomment that the ICO trip is the first time

they have ever been, seen, or done the kindsof things we do, and the most memorable

experience of their lives." And the effects ofthe trips go beyond just the emotional, Clark

adds that "We have seen our children flourishin new environments and make connectionsto their learning back in school."

For Inner City Outings volunteers, the expe-rience can be just as rewarding as it is for the

youth they serve seeing a kid take in ariparian forest trail in speechless awe, jump

and slide across the boulders and scree of adesert hillside, or gaze like a king over the

wide horizon of a hard-earned peak, often for

the first time, watching them get blown away

by what you might now take for granted andremembering yourself those times when the

wonders of the Earth gave you your first sub-lime moments, is proof that you are involved

in a real part of the solution.

(Published research documenting the positive

effects nature provides to youth is available atwww.childrenandnature.org/research).

By Luis Omar LopezSan Diego, ICO Leader

July/August 2009 Hi Sierran San Diego 1

Inner City Outings (ICO) is a

Sierra Club outreach program that

provides free wilderness experiences

to urban youth, to help them realize

the wonders of exploring the out-

doors, develop the skills to do it

safely, and nurture a desire to

protect natural spaces.

Please visit our website at

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/.

New Volunteer Orientations 6:30

to 7:30 PM every 3rd Thursday of

the month, at the San Diego

Chapter office: 8304 Clairemont

Mesa Blvd., Suite 101. Anyone inter

ested in ICO is welcome to attend.

Please contact Jim Davis for more

information: email

[email protected] or call

760-739-8407.

Join us on an ICO Trip Want to

see us in action? Join us as a guest

on a day trip. Please check the ICO

calendar at http://sandiego.sierra-

club.org/ico/ and contact the leader

listed for more information.How to Donate We appreciate

your support helping us to provide

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee meets the 3rd Wednesdayof every month at 6:30pmChair Joe Zechman (2010)(619) 709-6268 [email protected] Chair Carolyn Chase (2009)(858) 272-2930 [email protected] Chrissy Magee (2009)(858) 635-8908 [email protected] VACANTDave Grubb (2009)(760) 753-0273 [email protected]

Pat Klaasen (2010)(619) 582-7407 [email protected] Schmidt (2009) (858) [email protected] Stevens (2010)(858) 673-0891 [email protected]

NORTH COUNTY GROUP (NCG) (INLAND)The NCG Executive Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday ofthe month. Contact Chair for time and location.Chair Pattie Warnick(760) 788-2106 [email protected] Chair George Greer(760) 788-5450 [email protected] Ken Quigley760-723-4425 [email protected] (Wilderness Basics Course) Jeff Marchand

(760) 728-8220 [email protected] COUNTY COASTAL GROUPThe "Coasters" meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pmEncinitas Community CenterChair Dave Grubb(760) 753-0273 [email protected]

INNER CITY OUTINGSCall or check website for meeting informationhttp://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICOCo-Chair Bill Tayler, 858-272-8574,[email protected]

Co-Chair Ed Barber, [email protected]

SECTIONS

Younger Sierrans -20s & 30s Singleswww.sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s

BicycleCall for meeting information: Tom Yager(760) 470-0187 [email protected]/bicycle

FamilyJennifer Douglas(858) 344-5490 [email protected]

PhotographyJonathan Fennell [email protected]/photoclub

SinglesMeet 2nd Monday of month at 6:30 pm Chapter officeConference room. (619) 708-8111

CONSERVATION COMMITTEEMeets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pmChair Renee Owens - [email protected]

CoastalCall for meeting information Joanne Pearson(858) 459-7041 [email protected]

DesertCall for meeting information:Larry Klaasen(619) 582-7407 [email protected]

Forest & WildernessMeets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm

Call for location: David Voss(760) 717-8823 [email protected] Paxton(760) 744-3282 [email protected]

Global WarmingMeets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30pmCall for location: Donald Lee (858) 643-0024Jean Costa (619) 463-0721

InternationalMeets the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30pmCall for location: Jean Costa(619) 463-0721

Land UseCall for meeting informationJeanette Hartman(619) 318-6634 [email protected]

ParksCall for meeting information: Devore Smith(619) 286-8905

Seals CampaignCall for meeting information.Ellen Shively(619) 479-3412 [email protected]

Smart Energy Solutions Task ForceDave Grubb(760) 753-0273 [email protected]

WaterCall for meeting information: Ed Kimura(858) 569-2025 [email protected]

Webmaster (ConsCom)Dave George

[email protected] for meeting information: Rennee Owens619-447-4979 [email protected]

OUTINGS COMMITTEEMeets quarterly, call for informationChair Jim Matlock (858) 748-4634

Bus TripsMike Fry (858) 748-5166

Chapter Outings LeadershipTraining (COL)Skip Forsht(858) 272-4495 [email protected]

Leadership Review &Safety CommitteeMarty Stevens(858) 673-0891 [email protected]

MountaineeringByron Cook(619) 888-2831 [email protected]

Pacific Coast TrailOccasional work partiesRob Langsdorf(858) 459-1726

SkiMeets the 2nd Tuesday of month 6pm (November- April)

Mike Fry (858) 748-5166Wednesday in the MountainsCall for information: Dale Laney (619) [email protected]

Wilderness Basics Course (WBC)WBC Information Line(858) 467-5074 [email protected] Marchand (WBC N. County)(760) 728-8220 [email protected]

STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Foster LodgeMeets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pmRSVP for dinner to Mary Eggen,858-453-1615Call for location: Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188

4th Friday MixersJan Schalkwijk (619) 269-0329

[email protected]

FundraisingMeets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00pmRichard Miller (858) 569-6005

[email protected]

Hi Sierran NewsletterMeets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pmChair Ellen [email protected]

LibrarianBobbi Weaver (leave message at Chapter office)(858) 569-6005

MembershipRichard Miller (858) 569-6005

[email protected]

Monthly ProgramMannie Kugler (619) 585-3773

Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW)Lee Siegel (619) 583-3261

Barry Hite (Assistant)[email protected]

PoliticalCall for meeting information:Carolyn Chase (858) [email protected]

Committee & Contact Information

San Diego Chapter8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111On the north side & just west of the 163.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00pm 5:00pmPhone: 858-569-6005

Chapter Coordinator: Cheryl Reiff email: [email protected] Coordinator: Richard Miller email: [email protected] IT: Lee Olsen (619) 822-4357

Meetings are held at the Sierra Club office or conference room unless otherwise indicated.

Documents

Jul 2009 San Diego Sierra