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Updated 3/23/13 by Dave Grubb.

Welcome

2013 ExCom Elections The Chapter membership will elect two Executive Committee members in 2013.

The Nominating Committee will interview potential candidates, and will announce its selected candidates at the August 2013 Chapter Executive Committee meeting. In addition to the nomination process, the Chapter allows candidates to qualify for the ballot by a petition process, as specified in the bylaws. A petition form is available on this site, see the left column.

The Executive Committee, composed of nine elected volunteers and an appointed representative from each Chapter Group, has the legal responsibility and authority to oversee all staff and volunteer activities of the Chapter, to establish the Chapter’s conservation priorities and internal policies, and to adopt and implement the annual budget.
The ideal candidate for the San Diego Chapter Executive Committee is an experienced, effective leader who has a clear vision for the Chapter’s future and a proven capacity to work with people to achieve goals and resolve problems. People interested in serving as an Executive Committee member should be:
  • Dedicated to the purposes and goals of the Sierra Club
  • Able and willing to accept the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of an Executive Committee member
  • ble to listen and communicate effectively and work in a team environment
  • Able and willing to dedicate sufficient personal time to Executive Committee duties
  • Able to think and plan strategically and politically
  • Knowledgeable about environmental and political issues
  • Knowledgeable about the structure and operations of the Chapter
  • Experienced as a Club leader
  • Able and willing to deal with the broad range of issues that come before the Executive Committee.
The San Diego Chapter Executive Committee is a working board. All members are expected to devote sufficient time, energy, and creativity to projects and commitments and to carry them through to their successful conclusion. All Executive Committee members are expected to:
  • Prepare for and attend monthly meetings each year
  • Participate in conference calls when needed
  • Communicate regularly via e-mail
  • Participate in other meetings on behalf of the Executive Committee or the Chapter.
Executive Committee members receive no monetary compensation but may be reimbursed for approved expenses while on Chapter business. Each Executive Committee member is elected for a term of three years.

2013 Executive Committee members (with office & term expiration):
  • Mollie Bigger (2015)
  • Malinda Dickenson (2014)
  • Marc Ebel (2014)
  • Dave Grubb, NCCG Rep (2013)
  • Jim Karsten, NCG Rep (2013)
  • Kara Liederman, Vice Chair (2013)
  • Robert Morris, Treasurer (2015)
  • Bill Powers (2015)
  • Lori Saldaña, Chair (2014)
  • Donna Tisdale (2014)
  • Dave Voss, Secretary (2013)