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7/27/2019 Mar 2010 San Diego Sierra
1/16Explore, Enjoy and Protect the PlanetExplore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet
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 69 No. 2 Visit our website at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org March/April 2010
Recently the San Diego region was namedthe second most popular area that peoplewould like to live. And no wonder, withour mild annual climate, sandy beaches,beautiful mountains and breathtakingdeserts, San Diego offers the best of thenatural environment supporting some ofthe greatest ecological diversity anywherein the nation.
Since the Chapter was founded 61 yearsago, we have been active in the preserva-tion of San Diegos environment. Fromefforts by members to enlist public supportfor conservation programs such as theTorrey Pine in 1948 to the prevention ofpower lines invading Anza Borrego StatePark in 2008. The San Diego Chapter hasplayed a major role in the welfare of ourcommunities by representing your visionfor San Diego - clean air and water, healthywildlife, and protected special places whilepromoting livable, walkable, and workablecommunities.
Over the years, businesses, local, state andfederal government agencies, elected offi-cials, and the public have come to recog-nize that the Sierra Club is truly a force tobe reckoned with because we have the factsand science on our side and were notafraid to protect what we value. As youknow, fighting for what we value is a huge
expense, eventhough manyexperts, scien-tists, lawyers andvolunteers pro-vide their servic-es to the SierraClub for free.Thats why weannually turn toour membersevery March by
asking for yourfinancial help,enabling theChapter to con-tinue our goodwork.
The money returned to the Chapterfrom your National membership duesis tiny - less than $3.
When you give directly to your localChapter, your dollars do more becausewe use your contribution to help lever-age thousands of hours of local volun-
teer effort.Your donations, your volunteer work,your responsible votes, and your exam-ple to your neighbors have shown usjust how much you value our organiza-tion and programs.
Now is the time that you can show yourappreciation for the work your Chapterdoes. Your support is an indication ofhow you value our organization, pro-grams, and the successful work that wedo on the local level. Please let yourChapter continue the good work for
our environment.
Watch for your fund appeal letter toarrive in the next few days. But whywait? Help us out, right now, by send-ing a contribution - or better yet con-tribute NOW by going towww.sandiego.sierraclub.org and click-ing on the Donate Now button. This isa safe, secure, and easy way to con-tribute. Please donate and we will dothe work!
Parks in PerilVoter Approval of New Access Fee WouldGrant Californians Free, Year-Round State
Parks Admission. Supporters officiallylaunched the volunteer signature-gatheringcampaign for the California State Parks andWildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010statewide ballot measure to create a stable, reable and adequate source of funding to protestate parks, conserve wildlife and increase puaccess to these valuable natural resources. Th
initiative will give California vehicles free admsion to state parks in exchange for a new $18vehicle license fee, which will be specifically dicated to state parks and wildlife conservation
Volunteers from the California State Parks
Foundation, Sierra Club California, Audubon
California and many other organizations and
groups will join paid staff in gathering more
than 477,000 valid signatures by mid-April to
qualify the measure for the Nov. 2 statewide b
lot. To join the volunteer signature-gathering
campaign, please visit www.calparks.org
With persistent underfunding placing our st
parks in peril, we are thrilled to see so many vunteers willing to devote their time and energ
to gathering the signatures needed to place a
measure on the ballot that would create a ded
cated source of funding to protect our parks
wildlife, said Elizabeth Goldstein, President,
California State Parks Foundation. The outpo
ing of public support for the ballot measure
demonstrates Californians commitment to p
tecting our parks and wildlife for generations
come The California State Parks and Wildlife
Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010 was dev
oped by a statewide coalition committed to p
tecting state parks and natural resources.Californias 278 state parks are priceless publi
assets, important economic engines and a vit
legacy for our children and grandchildren.
However, persistent budget cuts are starving
state parks, causing them to fall severely behi
in needed maintenance and repairs. The mea
ure would establish a dedicated and reliable
funding stream for state parks and natural
resources to ensure they can be enjoyed for g
erations to come. To volunteer locally, contac
Marty Benson: [email protected]
917-842-8806
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Weathering the Storms
- All Hands on Deck!The Sierra Club has not been spared the
ravages of the recession.
Nationally and locally, membership and
donations are down as people have tight-
ened their belts. This has led to painful
cuts at all levels, including major reduc-
tions in financial support from the
National to the Chapter. In the San Diego
office, we made the difficult decision to
layoff one of only two staff people. Cheryl
Reiff has served most every function over
her more than ten years with the Chapter.
Before that she was a volunteer and she is
now looking forward to catching up on
the volunteer things she didn't have time
for as a staff person. The Executive
Committee sponsored a native tree plant-
ed in her name at Mission Trails Park. We
wish her well.
This loss also means we need your help
more than ever. The Sierra Club remains
the largest group in our region, but simplybeing the biggest, doesn't make us the
best. Our volunteers can. Can you spare
some time once/week in the office in
Kearny Mesa? Or be on call for special
projects? We've got a new volunteer needs
list (see page 11) and many things can be
done from home or via phone and email.
If you like educational presentations,
there's an opening for a volunteer to take
over hosting Thursday pot luck mixers at
the office. Call or email
me for more info.
The Political Committee
is also seeking new vol-
unteers.
In this election year, the
Committee creates and reviews candidate
questionnaires, interviews candidates, andmake recommendations for endorsements
The Club is the only environmental organ
ization that uses the full array of advocacy
techniques available to the public in
American democracy. Any member can
volunteer and play a role in the endorse-
ments process to help educate candidates
and discern their views on Sierra Club
policies.
Every Chapter Committee and Group has
a need and way for you to help.
Please call me to discuss where you can fit
in and make a difference.
HIISIERRANI RR NSierra Club San Diego Chapter
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101San Diego, CA 92111(858) 569-6005
Editor
Judy Thomas (619) [email protected]
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Scott Thomas (619) [email protected]
Advertising
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Conservation
Meetings and [email protected]
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March/April 2010
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Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club, 8304 Clairemont
Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111, for
members in San Diego and Imperial counties.
$1 of the annual membership fee is for a sub-scription to the Hi Sierran. Periodicals Postage Paid
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Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. IN THIS ISSUE:Chapter Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cross Country Ski/Bus Schedule . . . . 9
Monthly Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet
Michael Brune To Be theNational Sierra Club'sNext Executive DirectorMike comes to the Sierra Club from
Rainforest Action Network (RAN), where
he has served as executive director for
seven years and gained a e reputation as "ahard-nosed activist with a twist." Mike led
a winning campaign at age 26 to convince
Home Depot to stop selling wood fromendangered forests. Time magazine called
that victory "the top environmental story
of 1999." Under Mike's leadership, RAN
won more than a dozen landmark com-
mitments from America's largest corpora-tions, including Citi, Goldman Sachs,
Bank of America, Kinko's, Boise Cascade,
and Lowe's.
Mike is exactly what the Sierra Club andthe environmental movement need right
now. Mike has the rare combination of
activist fire, managerial savvy, and crystal-
clear vision to lead the Club through themost critical period in our history. Mike's
first official day will be in mid-March.
Please join me in welcoming Mike to the
Sierra Club. You can get to know Mike
and send him a welcome note atwww.sierraclub.org/ED .
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Help Get theWord OutDo you like to
go to events?
Street Fairs?Parades?
Concerts?
Walks/Runs?
You can bothattend and help
out by volun-
teering for our
"Tabling Team." Tabling volunteers tak
our Outreach Kit to events, and set outflyers, sign-up sheets, and petitions. At
some events, they sell Sierra Club mer-
chandise. Times and locations vary. You
can choose an event in your area thatsuits your schedule.
Help get the word out - sign-up for our
Tabling Team!
Call or email Richard Millerat 858-569-6005 or
Wind Zero TargetsImperial CountyA quiet desert community is being threat-
ened with a proposed monumental disas-
trous military-style training facility.
Many members of the chapter have joinedImperial County
communities to form
People Against WindZero (PAWZ) to
deliver a strongprotest to the
Planning
Commissioners and
Board of Supervisorsagainst what sounds
like a paramilitary
training ground and
large racetrack in an
area designated as
residential. The Wind Zero Group hasacquired 944 acres that extends from
Interstate 8 to State Hwy 98 about five
miles north of the Mexican border. Theproposal includes development of this
desert acreage in a FEMA designated
floodway into a layout including 5 two
story and 5 indoor shooting ranges for up
to 20 shooters at a time, operating from 8AM to 10 PM and 16 shooting ranges to
accommodate night-vision training. 15 ft
high concrete walls would surround these
ranges. Other activities include use of a an
aircraft landing strip, a 6.1 mile competi-tive racetrack, helicopters landings to 10
PM, practice assaults into a 50 ft burn
tower, a 12,000 gal above ground fuel
storage and other high intensity usesincompatible with the residential zoning
across the street. A Wind Zero brochure
lists combat medical training and Arabic
translators as being important parts of thetraining. The project Draft E I R is out
and has a comment deadline of March
29th, 2010.
PAWZ members point out that militarystyle training should be done on military
bases not adjacent to residences. Their
arguments are clear: The noise from up
to 420 persons firing weapons at a time,
vehicular racing and helicopter/aircraftactivity would continue fourteen hours a
day; wildlife and pets will be negatively
impacted; it would be emotionally harm-
ful to residents, especially those that havePTSD or have experienced war or violence
earlier in their lives; there are significant
cultural resources on the land; and the
negligible economic benefit to the com-
munity. The proposal would increasetraffic and air pollution and pose serious
adverse impacts on limited groundwater
resources.
PAWZ is planning a protest rally andmarch to the property on March 20th, at
11 am, fol-
lowed by aspring time
desert flowerwalk. The
group is cir-
culating a
petition toresidents and
concerned
members of
the public,
and will pres-ent their comments to the government
officials and at public hearings in thefuture. For further information, contact
Susan Massey at 760-356-5649 or emailher at [email protected].
SAVE the DATEJune 12, 2010
Please join the SAN DIEGO CHAPTER at our
Annual Gala Celebrationas we honor
Our Wildlands LegacyKearny Mesa Ramada
Conference Center & Hotel
Join us as we make this an unforgettable evening of inspiration and reverence, honoring
those who have contributed their time and effort as stewards of the environment.
Keynote Speaker and Award Recipient
Mark Jorgensen"Ranger Going Rogue"
Former Park Superintendent Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Special Presentations will also be made to recognize those who have
contributed to the degradation of our environment!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
For more event information contact Richard at 858-569-6005 [email protected]
Sierra Club members from both Imperial and San Diego Counties atplanning meeting for People Against Wind Zero
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You have a personal invitation to join us for a weekend that may influence the rest of your life. This annual event is one of the two big SierraClub happenings of each year (the other is the Wilderness Basics Course). The Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW) combines education andappreciation for our precious, dwindling natural resources with a sharing and a building of new friendships. We hope you will leave the week-end with a renewed vigor towards a society respecting and preserving all living co-habitants.
Location: The Sierra Clubs scenic Foster Lodge on Mt. Laguna (elev. 5,800 ft., San Diego County)
Date: June 12-14, 2010. (Friday evening through Sunday noon).
Cost: Before May 1st, $125 per Sierra Club Member, $135 Non-Member (after May 1, $140/$150)
This covers:
1. A comprehensive 190-page Naturalists Manual.2. Six full & nutritious meals created by Sheena Myers and Staff.
3. Two nights lodging either in the Lodge or tenting on the grounds.
4. A stompin, clappin Bluegrass concert on Friday evening.
5. Half-day nature hikes led through chaparral, forest & meadow ecosystems.
6. Evening workshops on a variety of subjects, given by biologists & specialists. Subjects includeplants, mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, Indian history & lore, ecology/conservation, astronomy,
population issues and more.
7. Yoga & Meditation sessions.
8. An NKW T-shirt 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 or Fern at (619) 583-3261.
To register, send the following to Lee Siegel, 5224 Prosperity Lane, San Diego, CA 92115-2143:
1. This filled-out coupon (or a coupon for each person applying).
2. A check: $125 per Sierra Club Member, $135 per Non-Member, payable to Sierra Club. (after May 1, $140/$150)
3. Two self-addressed, stamped envelopes (for two separate mailings) if you do not have e-mail.
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June 4 - 6 and June 11- 13
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Should You Order the Salmon?By Bill CollinsWheres the salmon from? I asked the server at a Carmel restaurant.
Its from somewhere up north, the
server winged it.
Wild? I persisted.
Yes, the server replied, although
the fish was actually farmed inScotland.
80% of the salmon served in restau-
rants is farmed, and even salmonpurported to be wild caught is,
according to one survey, usually
raised in farms where they may host
cancer-causing chemicals, red dyes
and parasites such as sea lice.
Restaurateurs know that customers
are more likely to ask if the fish is fresh or frozen, rather than whether it is wild caught
or raised in dense pens where the fish are fed poultry litter, hydrolyzed fish feathers and
antibiotics that remain in their flesh.
Salmon farms, called floating pig farms, are both a cause and result of the decimation
of wild salmon populations. Some farmed salmon escape their pens, mate with native
species and transmit parasites and diseases. Escaped farmed salmon so devastated its
rivers that Norway resorted to poisoning rivers to reboot by eliminating the infectedsea life.
Farms are unsustainable, as couch potato salmon are often fed smaller fish like sar-
dines instead of a natural diet. Unless fed a synthetic pigment, they lack the pink color
consumers expect. Fish farm waste smothers the sea floor with bacteria that depriveshellfish of oxygen.
Even farmed salmon is a source of Omega 3, the healthful fatty acids doctors recom-
mend. Some say these fats are so beneficial that its worth ingesting the farmed salmon,even if they contain ten times more toxins like dioxins and PCBs than their wild coun-terparts.
These good fats can be obtained from sardines, mackerel, krill oil, or other fish oils.
Smaller fish like sardines are also lower on the food chain and therefore less likely to
contain heavy metals like mercury.
How can consumers know whether the salmon is farmed or wild? Atlantic salmon is
farmed and usually imported from Norway, New Zealand, British Columbia, Scotland
or Chile. The fuel to fly in the fresh salmon exceeds the energy value in the fish, to say
nothing of the pollution and greenhouse gases.
If the salmon, whether in a restaurant or grocery, is listed as Atlantic, its farmed.
Alaskan salmon are wild and fished sustainably.
Because populations of local Chinook and Coho salmon have crashed by 80 to 95%,
local fisheries have been closed for two seasons and local-caught salmon isunavailable.
Congress is considering legislation, HR 3503 (McDermott-WA) to restore the once-
robust salmon and steelhead fisheries of the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific
Northwest. Wild salmon travel as much as 4,000 miles from the ocean to return to thevery stream where they were hatched, only to encounter insurmountable dams. The
legislation broaches the controversial idea of removing dams that are probably the
major cause for the dramatic decline of these once abundant, iconic species.
Bill Collins chairs the Loma Prieta Chapters Water Committee
National Club ElectionComing This SpringThe annual election for the Club's Boaof Directors is now underway.
Those eligible to vote in the national
Sierra Club election will receive in the
mail (or by Internet for those who chothe electronic delivery option) your
national Sierra Club ballot. This will
include information on the candidates
and where you can find additional infomation on the Club's website.
The Sierra Club is a democratically str
tured organization at all levels. The Clu
requires the regular flow of views on picy and priorities from its grassroots
membership in order to function well.
Yearly participation in elections at all
Club levels is a major membership obl
gation. Your Board of Directors is
required to stand for election by themembership. This Board sets Club pol
and budgets at the national level and
works closely with the Executive Directand staff to operate the Club. Voting fo
candidates who express your views on
how the Club should grow and change
both a privilege and responsibility of
membership.
Members frequently state that they don
know the candidates and find it difficu
to vote without learning more. You ca
learn more by asking questions of yourgroup and chapter leadership and othe
experienced members you know.
Visit the Club's election website: :
www.sierraclub.org/bod/2010election/
This site provides links to additional
information about candidates, and the
views on a variety of issues facing the
Club and the environment.
You should use your own judgment by
taking several minutes to read the ballo
statement of each candidate. Then mayour choice and cast your vote. Even iyou receive your election materials in t
mail, please go to the user-friendly
Internet voting site to save time and
postage.
Alternatively, you will find the ballot is
quite straightforward and easy to mark
and mail.
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. . . Save
theChapterSome
Green.Did you know
that you can
always read the current issue of
the Hi Sierran on our
Chapter web site?Just go to the home page atsandiego.sierraclub.organd click on the "Newsletters" linkin the right-hand column.
If you like reading the online ver-sion, remember that you can optout of getting a paper copy.To opt out, contact the Chapteroffice 858-569-6005 [email protected]
2010 Schedule
Only One Left!Saturday March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . .10 AM 3 PM
This will be our fourth year to offer
this fantastic opportunity to observethe whales up close and experience the
best of nature. These trips fill up fast
and no one has ever complained about
not seeing enough whales!
These trips are during the height of the
grey whale migration along our coast
and your opportunity to see whales
from afar and up close. Past trips haveseen as many as 15
whales. Some
whales will still be
migrating south,
and others will bestarting their trip back north. You will
also get to see the Coronado Island (we
do NOT go on the island) animal resi-
dents which include the sea lions,elephant seals, harbor seals, various
shorebirds and some seabirds nesting
on the cliffs. We will also have onboarda marine mammal biologist, naturalist
and researcher of gray whale conserva-tion to lead our trip and provide inter-
esting facts about the creatures we
observe.
The boat is modern, spacious, and
has a comfortable galley which seats35 people. Unlike other cruises, we
dont pack you on like sardines;
we have limited these trips to 80
passengers as opposed to hundreds.
$65 Adults, $55 Students,$50 Children (13 and under)
All reservations are made on a firstcome-FIRST PAID basis only.
RESERVATIONS ARE NOTCONFIRMED UNTIL PAY-
MENT HAS BEENRECEIVED!
To reserve your space, emailto: [email protected]
or by calling 858-569-6005. To makepayment by credit card (Visa/MC), go
to www.sandiego.sierraclub.org andclick on DONATE NOW. When
prompted where to apply your payment,select "Whale Watch". This is a safe,
secure and easy way to make a payment.To pay by check, make payable to
"Sierra Club San Diego Chapter", andmail to: Whale Watching Trip,
San Diego Chapter Sierra Club,8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste. 101,San Diego, CA 92111. Please include
the name, address, email, and telephonenumber of each person. No tickets are
required, by making payment you areofficially registered and will receive
notification and confirmation.
MAKES A GREATGIFT FOR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Including a viewof the Coronado Islandsand their unique wildlife
GRAY WHALE FILMSHOWINGCome join fellow Sierra Club members
for this special viewing of the acclaimed
film Jean-Michel Cousteau's OceanAdventures: Gray Whale Obstacle Course.
Through Jean-Michel's observations, the
film illuminates the great need for better
conservation of the oceans' rich naturaltreasures.
Jean-Michel Cousteau and his team follow
gray whales from their birthplace in the
warm waters of Baja California, Mexico,to their nutrient-rich feeding grounds in
the Bering Sea in Alaska in order to docu-
ment and understand the variety of natu-
ral and man-made hurdles that these crea-
tures must overcome in order to survive.The amazing expedition unlocks seldom-
seen views of tragedy and triumph along a
route that is nearly 12,000 miles long.We will be showing the film on Thursday,March 4 at 7 pm at 8322 Clairemont Mesa
Blvd, Classroom #2. The classroom is
located in the building next to the
Chapter offices. Please RSVP toRichard at 858-569-6005
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April 19 & May 1, 2010San Diego Chapter Outings 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 Outings 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 Member3. 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 Aidcard or equivalent before proceedingto step 6.6. Plan, publish and execute beforeMay 1, 2011, two outings on whichexperienced leaders evaluate you.
Level I Chapter Outings Leader Training involves completion
of BOTH of the following sessions:
Session One: Monday, April 19th, 5:30pm 9:30pm at the club office8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #101, San Diego, CA 92111.Bring note-taking materials.
Session Two: Saturday, May 1st, 8:30am to about 5:00pm
How To Sign Up: Send email beginning March 1st [email protected]. Include your full name, postal mailingaddress, phone number and your Sierra Club member number(appears above you name on Sierra Magazine) in your message.
You will receive confirmation of your sign up. The training class will be
limited to the first 20 qualified persons who sign up. Sign-ups will beaccepted beginning March 1st and will continue until the class is full oruntil 6:00pm Monday, April 12th, whichever comes first. If you do nothave email, you may sign up by calling (858) 272-4495 between 9amand 9pm beginning March 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 Fall 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.
Sierra SinglesHikes, Bonfires, Concerts,
Volleyball, Movies, Picnics,
Dancing, Car Camps and more.
For more information,call (858) 657-0502 or [email protected]
Annual Email MembershipOnly $10.00
Enjoy!!
www.sandiego.sierrclub.org/singles
Do Your Part forEarth Day 2010 Volunteer at our Booth
2010 will bring us the 40th anniversary of "Earth Day"
and the 20th anniversary for the EarthFair in BalboaPark set for Sunday, April 18th. With the theme "Do
Your Part" it's not hard to find ways to make a differ-
ence at the largest and oldest Earth Day celebration in
the U.S.
Each year this event draws 70,000 people and is pro-
duced with over 400 volunteers. EarthFair features more than 350 exhibitors, special
theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids Activity Area, three entertainment venues,
the Childrens Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery art show, and the Cleaner CarConcourse. Be green and avoid traffic by riding your bike, taking public transit, or
using the off-site lots and free shuttles.
The Chapter is always looking for volunteers to help at our Earth Day booth. With
time commitments of as little as a few hours, you can still have enough time to see the
exhibits. Call the Chapter offices at 858-569-6005 or [email protected] if you would like to help.
Earth Day, which is celebrated in the U.S. on April 22nd, was created to raise and
inspire awareness & appreciation for the Earth's environment. Founded by U.S. SenatorGaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated in manycountries around the world. The date itself is important as it marks the start of Spring
in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, however The
United Nations celebrates Earth Day on the March equinox, normally on March 20th, a
date set in 1969 by peace activist John McConnell.
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MARCH 3-M6CWEDNESDAY IN MTNS:SECRET CANYON TRAILLdr. Dale Laney 619-574-6838
We will walk along the lower Pine ValleyCreek bed. Meet at trail head at 9 AM. TakeHwy 8 east to Japatul Valley Rd. Go South 5.4miles and turn left on Lyons Valley Rd. Go 1.4miles and park in lot on left. National ForestAdventure pass or Golden Ages pass required.Likely to have a stream crossing (and ticks inSpring and Summer). Bring 2 qts of water,
lunch, rain gear, warm clothes.
MARCH 10DAYHIKE (M6C) COWLES MOUNTAIN6:30 EVENING HIKELeader: Diane Purkey: 619-865-8598
Assistant: Christine DriscollTake 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 anychanges, and leave word how late in theevening I can return your call.
MARCH 10-E6BWEDNESDAY IN MTNS:SANTA ROSA PLATEAULdr: Roger Lundbohm 619-299-0489
Assistant: NeededThis is in Murieta, Riverside County approx70 miles North of San Diego. Take I-15 toKeith Clinton Road exit, turn East. ClintonKeith Road goes South and East, past theSanta Rosa visitor center then becomes TenajaRoad, which will lead to the Hidden ValleyTrailhead (about 3 miles South of I-15 junc-tion). Hike is a 6.4 mile loop from HiddenValley trailhead, to vernal pool, lunch at oldadobe ranch, then return to Hidden Valleytrailhead. Bring water, lunch, and comfort-able hiking shoes or boots. Car pool fromMission Valley leaves at 8 AM, meet at trail-head at 9:30 AM. This is about 1-1/2 hourdrive depending on traffic.
MARCH 17 ELFIN FOREST
MARCH 24DAYHIKE (M6C) THE PARK IN THE DARK:SOUTH FORTUNA LOOPLeader: Diane Purkey: 619-865-8598
Assistant: Aaron SweeneyHere'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 South Fortuna Mountain.VERY STEEP! Very rocky and very fun, and
you can learn how night hiking works. Wearhiking boots and bring your flashlight. Call forrequired signup and any changes.
MARCH 27DAYHIKE (H11E) EL CAJON MTNLeader: Starla Rivers: [email protected]
Assistant: Lynn NebusThis heel blistering, calf killing, quad crunchinghike is the best work out within the San Diegometropolitan area. We will do 11 miles roundtrip with a whopping 4000 feet of elevationgain and loss along the way with treacherousfooting due to steep ups and downs overdecomposing granite. Fit, experienced hikersare welcome. Heavy rains cancel.
MARCH 31- M8B WED IN MTNSLAGUNA LAKES LOOPLeader: Dale Laney 619-574-6838
Assistant: Needed:
Hike the loop around Laguna Lakes in lovelyforest not impacted by the fires. Meet at trailhead at 9:00 a.m. The trail head is located 5miles
North of Hwy 8 on Sunrise Hwy (S-1), at milemarker 19.1 Bring: warm clothes, rain gear,Water and lunch. Adventure Pass or GoldenAges pass required for parking. Call leader foradditional information. Rain cancels
APRIL 07DAYHIKE (M6C) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30HIKE FROM MESA ROADLeader: Diane Purkey: 619-865-8598
Assistant: Christine DriscollNight hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn aboutthe chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hikingboots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and amunchie. Call for required signup and anychanges.
Complete current listings,http://sandiego.sierraclub.org. "Get Outdoors".All participants on Sierra Club outings arerequired to sign a standard liability waiver.Outings are for adults 18+ and no pets.
APRIL 7 STONEWALL PEAK
APRIL 21DH (M4B) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30HIKE FROM BARKER WAYLeader: Diane Purkey: 619-865-8598
Assistant: Robert BurroughsAbs? What are abs? Where? Oh, they're hid-den abs. Join us on this fun, fast-pacedeveningconditioning hike up the trail less traveled tothe top of Cowles Mountain. We'll cover verybasic astronomy at the summit, with ourgreat view of the night sky, then loop backdown on the dirt fire road. Bring your flash-light and a light jacket. Call for requiredsignup and any changes.
APRIL 14 M7BWEDNESDAY IN MTNS:VALLEY OF THE MOON*Leader: Carol Murdock 619-749-2467
Assistant: NeededDrive I-8 east to In-Ko-Pah Park exit, turnright and park at the kiosk. A steep hike upthe dirt road gets us to the valley to walkamong wind eroded rocks and view wild-flowers following winter rains. This is a longdrive to the trail head so meet at MissionValley car pool at 7:45 and Los Coches at8AM. Bring wind breaker, water and lunch.
APRIL 25BIKE RIDE (M20A) SAN DIEGOHISTORICAL RIDELeader: Fern Siegel - 619-583-3261
Assistant: Ellen ScottMeet at 9 am in the parking lot immediately
north of the Mission Bay Visitor Center. We'llride thru Old Town on our way to BalboaPark where we will tour the historic MarstonHouse and picnic in the gardens. The ride isopen to all Sierra Club members and theirfriends. A helmet, water, spare tube, pumpand patch kit are required. Bring snacks and$$ for admission ($8/$6 seniors). Rain can-
cels.
MAY 05DAYHIKE (M4B) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30HIKE FROM BARKER WAYLeader: Diane Purkey: 619-865-8598
Assistant: Aaron SweeneyAbs? What are abs? Where? Oh, they're hid-den abs. Join us on this fun, fast- pacedevening conditioning hike up the trail lesstraveled to the top of Cowles Mountain. We'llcover very basic astronomy at the summit,with our great view of the night sky, thenloop back down on the dirt fire road. Bring
your flashlight and a light jacket. Call forrequired signup and any changes.
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.
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March 11 MEETINGMeeting is at the Chapter Office, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, #101,San Diego, CA 92111.6PM intro class on XC skiing and snowshoeing.7PM trip descriptions, 7:15PM program.
April 8 MEETINGPlanning Meeting and pot luck party.See web page for location.We use an email list for updates and local ski trips:[email protected]
March 5-8
MONTECITO SEQUOIA LODGEAll levels, beginners welcome.See web page for detailed description.
March 31-April 4 (Easter)
MT SHASTA AND MT LASSEN GRAND TOURStrong skiers only. Fly to Sacramento, rental car to mountains. Motel
lodging, 2 days at Mt. Shasta and 2 days at Mt. Lassen. About $350.Coordinator: Patty Dahl [email protected] 619-222-1215.
Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-31CATALINA ISLANDSat morning-Mon eve.
Coordinator: Howard [email protected] or 760-996-5581.Four backpacks from Two Harbors to Little Harbor and Blackjackcampgrounds (tables, fresh water, and showers). Little Harbor is 7miles from Two Harbors, and has a sandy beach. Blackjack is 13miles from Two Harbors and at 1600'. It is near the summit of theisland ridge. Two groups will base camp, and two will spend a nightat each campground. Island shuttle bus available.
Cost $200.00 Deposit is $20
July 4 weekend, July 1-5,
YOSEMITE TO RUSH CREEKThurs eve-Mon. eve.
Coord. Charity Dominic [email protected] 25 mile trips from Tuolumne Meadows, Dana Mdws andRafferty Creek to Rush Creek/Silver Lake. Two shorter base camptrips into Rush Creek. See bus trip web page for details.
Cost $205.00 Deposit $20
Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2-6,Thurs eve-Mon eve.
We will be applying for permits in theOnion Valley/Kearsarge Pass area March 1st.See web page for updates.
Refund Policy: Note that sickness or injury does not play a partin refunds.
Full Refund:1. We cancel the trip.2. The leader determines you shouldn't
be on the trip.
3. You find your own replacement andthey reimburse you.
Partial Refund:1. We find your replacement and keep
only your deposit.2. We can't replace you, but we get a refund (or are not
charged) by our providers because of your absence.You getback whatever we get back.
No refund:You cancel and we can't replace you.CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/bus/
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski/
THE EXCELLENT LOCAL SNOW PACK WILL MAKE FOR A LONG SKI SEASON THIS YEAR.
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Dubai is really a city state without any
hinterland and it has exhausted its oilresources. The Emir has decided to build
up his city as a destination for very well-
healed shoppers and investors in rapidly
appreciating real estate. He had to have
the highest building in the world, thebiggest flag, the most exclusive and
expensive hotel.The government
controlled com-
pany DubaiWorld took out
a loan of $ 80
billion for con-
struction. For a
while hisscheme worked
beautifully. The
population is
95% expats. The
manual laborerscome from poor
Moslem coun-
tries, live in fair-
ly awful housingand are paid a pittance. The managers
and professionals partly also from
Moslem countries but also from many
Western Countries are well paid. Peopleare quite free to do as they please, alcohol
is readily available. But there were warn-
ing signs all too obvious to the traveler:
The long trek to protect and enhance the
Tijuana Estuary started over 40 years ago.The estuary mirrors the struggles waged
across San Diego County and beyond topreserve fragile lands from development.
The Tijuana Estuary is the last tidal salt
marsh in this region that has not been
impacted by roads and railroads and otherhuman activities. Because of this the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
acquired the
marsh and setit aside as the
Tijuana Slough
National
Wildlife Refugein 1980. In
1981 the estu-
ary was site
selected as a
NationalEstuarine
Research
Reserve under
the NationalOceanic and
Atmospheric
Administration, (NOAA). In February of
2005 it was designated as a wetland of
international importance under theRamsar Convention.
The estuary is one of the most urban
national reserves in the United States.
As environmentalists we often perceive
the human effect on nature as negative,
but the human touch on nature can also
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 Vermont Stree
San Diego, CA. Across the Street from Trader Joes. Additional parking is available under Trader Joes and Ralphs.
Program Chair: Mannie Kugler - (619) 585-3773
the world's highest building is not evenhalf finished, many of the high-rises are in
various stages of construction, even the
finished ones seemed rarely occupied.Then on November 25, the whole house
of cards came crushing down. Dubai
declared that it cannot make the pay-
ments on its huge debts and the Emir says
that Dubai World is a company separateof the government and is not liable for its
debts.
Abu Dhabi, the other Emirate I visited, is
the largest and wealthiest of the 7 UAEs.Its Emir is a lot more conservative in its
finances. There are also big construction
projects, but not on the same scale as
Dubai's. The Emir built a strikingly beau-tiful huge mosque on the outskirts of
town. The craftsmanship of the workers is
superb. And, best of all, non-Moslems are
allowed in if it is not prayer time.
Both countries - after first destroying
many historic buildings - are now trying
to salvage whatever they can.
April 16th
March 19th
Mike McCoy, DVM
be positive. Its what we do at the Reserve
Seventy five percent of the Tijuana River
Watershed lies in Mexico. Unlike humans,
nature knows no boundaries. The Reserve
Management Authority realizes that deal-ing with the cross border issues requires
working directly with Mexican officials
addressing social, political, economic and
environmental problems on both sides of
the border. The border wall is a tribute tothe politics of fear. Injustice, economic
disparity and the inability to distribute
wealth and opportunity equitably are at
the root of the wall. Successful ecologicalrestoration is dependent upon binational
cooperation.
Dr. McCoy has been in private Veterinary Practice
for 30 years. His work with others to establish the
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, the San
Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the Tijuana
River National Estuarine Research Reserve, and a
Ramsar designation for the Tijuana Estuary as a
Wetland of International Importance. He has
received two national awards for this work
Christa McReynolds
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Reserveyour weekend getaway!
Call Susan Parrish(619) 478-5188
Volunteers - Find YourPlace to Help Protectthe EnvironmentThe San Diego Sierra Club needs your help
protecting our local special places.
Can you volunteer?The Chapter does as much as it does
because many volunteers donate generous
amounts of time to making it all work.
We can always use more hands. Some ofthe ways you can help are listed here. If
you are interested in any of these opportu-
nities or if you dont see your perfect job,
contact Richard Miller at 858-569-6005 or
Staying GreenAre you a member of the Sierra Club
looking for a way to get involved with
protecting that special natural area, plant,
animal, or quality of life? The ChaptersConservation Committee is looking for
motivated people to address these and
other issues in the San Diego and Imperial
Counties area. Answer this call and wewill train you as a Sierra Club conserva-
tion activist. In addition to helping your
favorite cause, youll have access to the
opportunities and resources of the
Chapter, youll learn valuable leadershipskills, and youll get connected with other
environmentalists and groups.
Party Organizers & Fun! RaisersTo accomplish the Chapters goals, we needto bring people together to increase ourfinancial contributions. Like to give par-
ties or organize events large or small -
whale watching, wine tasting, even gala
dinners? Events are scheduled regularly so
come join us.
Marketing and Graphic DesignersThe Chapter has many ways that you can
put your skills in marketing and graphic
design to work for the environment.
Consultants to help committees createinnovative and appealing web pages,
reports, publications, guides and other
materials are just what we need.
Calling all Office AdministratorsWant a way to get out of the house for a
few hours a week, meet new people andput those office and computer skills to
use? We are always in need of volunteers
for general office duties, data entry, and
member services.
Web Techies and DesignersLooking for a way to turn your web
design expertise into a web showcase or
be the master of the web? Help us tobring our website up to date! Looking for
the right techie(s) who can work with vol-
unteers. Check out our website at
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org.
Green Screen
A healthy environment requires goodgovernment. You can get active in the
political process on the Chapters Political
Committee. Committee volunteers are
responsible for interviewing candidatesinterested in the Club's endorsement.
Budding Writers Yearning to be FreeEver have the yearning to be a famous
author or tune up on your writing skills?
The Hi Sierran Committee is always onthe lookout for roving reporters to write
our articles. Commitments as low as two
or three articles a year are welcome.
On the RoadHelp us spread the word by placing copies
of the Hi Sierran in other locations wherethe public can see them and pick them
up. If youre willing to do a little driving
or biking around every two months, then
we want you.
Help Revitalize our Land Use CommitteeLiving in a hotspot of biodiversity that is
also a developers' paradise brings us a
plethora of land use issues to deal with.
We need more volunteers to help deal
with these issues that often affect wild
areas and our communities. Join us at tchapter office on the 4th Wednesday of
every month, at 6:30 pm, and help pre-
serve the special nature of San Diego an
Imperial Counties!
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All Activities are held at the Chapter Officeunless otherwise stated:
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.,Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92111.
Our entrance is on the west end of the frontbuilding of Kearny Office Park, just west of I-163 and on the north side of ClairemontMesa Blvd.
Other environmental and activist eventsare posted at www.sdeln.org
1st MONDAY SIERRA SINGLES ORIENTATIONMarch 1st & April 5th, 6:30-7:30 pm
A great way for beginning to make new contactand friends as well as find your niche in theSierra Club. The meeting provides an overviewof events, including discussion of variouspreparations for outings and activities. Noreservations needed. For more info, contact E.L. Lotecka,[email protected],760.533.2725. Mission Valley Branch Library,Seminar Room A, 2123 Fenton Parkway, SanDiego. (Friars Road south on Fenton Parkway,next to IKEA) Newcomers very welcome!
1st FRIDAY Brownbag-it & MOVIE NIGHT6 pm - Brownbag-it and mixer. BYO Brownbag
meals or snacks and beverages (*no officepotlucks for flu season)
6:30 pm Movie - Discussion and action oppor-tunities follow the movies. Movies are avail-able for checkout w/$5 deposit or donation.**Join our movie Activists Listserve for movieand corporate accountability announcements.Location: Chapter Office
Sponsor: International Committee
March 5thNICOTINE BEES (53 minutes) Honeybeepopulations have been slowly declining for
years. But beginning in 2005 bee colonies col-lapsed in dozens of countries simultaneously,
threatening one third of our food supply. Thisfilm examines the scientific data which pointto one underlying explanation for this massivedie-off and suggests how we can help to stop it.
April 2ndFOOD, INC (91 minutes) Our countrys foodsupply is controlled by a handful of corpora-tions that put profit above consumer health,the livelihood of American farmers, workersafety, our environment and the humanetreatment of the animals we eat. Featuringinterviews with Eric Schlosser and MichaelPollan, the film reveals the often shockingtruths about what we eat, how its produced,
who we have become as a nation and wherewe are going from here.Please call Jean Costa for further info and vol-unteer opportunities.
1st SATURDAY FAMILY NATURE ACTIVITYMarch 6th & April 3rd 10:00 am - 11:30 amEasy & 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 cellJoin our San Diego Sierra Club FamilyMeetup site,http://www.meetup.com/SDSierraClubFamily/
3rd FRIDAY MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAMMarch 19th , 7:30 pm:US and Mexican Border Problems & Their Effect onthe Tijuana EstuaryApril 16th, 7:30 pm:Into the Lands of the Sheiks, Dubai and Abu DhabiOur outstanding monthly travelogues or
lecture/slide shows and chapter news.See the ad on page 10 for more details.Location: Joyce Beers Center,3900 Vermont St in Hillcrest.Sponsor: San Diego ChapterContact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773
INTRODUCTION TO THE SIERRA CLUBMarch 20th & April 24th, 9:30am-10:30amMember Orientation meeting and those inter-ested in learning more about the San DiegoChapter conservation, outings, and Chapteractivities.Location: Chapter Office, 8304 Clairemont
Mesa Blvd., Ste #101, San Diego 92111RSVP: Carolyn Chase [email protected]
For up to date info on our activities listings check our new web activities calendar:http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/Xcalendar.
**Potlucks are Brown Bag-its for the Flu Season:In order to prevent the spread of germs we arechanging our office potlucks to brown bag-its.
Instead of bringing something to share, justbring your own snacks and beverages. You areresponsible for all of your own dishes, utensils,
food, drinks & trash. We have a zero wastepolicy and encourage you to use reusablewares. Remember - Pack it in & pack it out!
Members! Subscribe toour Chapter Listserve and
GET CONNECTED!
The San Diego One Club Forum provides:
- a way for you to obtain more up to dateinfo on chapter issues and activities.
- the opportunity to share local environ-
mental news and chapter activities that
aren't listed in the newsletter.
- a connection to other members through a
discussion venue for what is happening inthe chapter or local issues that are in the
purview of the chapter.
- a way for chapter leaders to remind folks
of upcoming chapter events.
It's easy... just go to
http://lists.sierraclub.orgto subscribe.
At the January meeting, the ChapterExecutive Committee adopted the fol-lowing norms for all Chapter Leaders:
Discussion and Decision-makingAlways DoEngage in open, honest debate
Ask great questionsBalance advocacy with inquiry
Never DoFail to listen to what others say
Engage in personal attacks
Jump to conclusions
Meeting ManagementAlways Do
Start on time; stay on timeBe fully present throughout the meeting
Never DoCome to meetings unprepared
Answer cell phones or do email
AccountabilityAlways DoClarify understanding
Provide follow-up on action itemsOffer support when there is a need
Never DoAssume you have agreement
Assume tasks are getting done
Commit to a task that you know youwon't do
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We offer bicycle rides for all levels and distances (beginner to
fast-paced) throughout the year. Weekends at Foster Lodge,
Warner Springs Ranch, Anza Borrego,Agua Caliente and more.
Potluck suppers, annual beach barbeque and our very ownbook club. Our monthly schedule of road rides is posted online
and in our monthly OutSpoken newsletter.
Check us out at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle
For a free sample of our newsletter OutSpoken, phone Tom Yager
(760) 479-0187 or email: [email protected].
Get On Your
Bicycle 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.
I N YO C O U N T Y , CA
BIG PIN E, DEATH VALLEY, INDEPENDENCE AND LONE PIN E
Farewell from the ChapterCoordinator
Cheryl Reiff
On February 12th, 2010, the position ofChapter Coordinator, which I have filled and
been dedicated to since November 1, 1997, was
terminated.
I have been both honored and thrilled to haveheld this position and to have been associated with so many
dedicated and awesome volunteers and the many interesting and
caring members who support us. Thank you for the work you
do and the support you provide.
But I fear for the fate of the chapter office. I hope that some of
you, as volunteers, will help out in the office to keep us afloat,
and that, as donors, you will help out financially so that this type
of setback never occurs again. If every member gave just anoth-er $5 we would have funding to staff our programs, which
greatly influence development in San Diego and Imperial
Counties. Out of 14,000 members we only receive direct dona-
tions from about 400 of you. That $5 additional directly to the
Chapter would make a big difference!
In spite of the turn of events I feel very blessed to have known
you and to have had this job experience. I have often thought
about my life from a global perspective and am convinced that I
am one of the luckiest people in the world.
Thanks!
Legal Committee FormingAttention Sierra Club Members
If you have always been interested in the relationship betweenthe law and heath of your environment come and join the
rebirth of the Legal Committee. The Legal Committee will
work in conjunction with the Conservation Committee to offer
advice on the Chapters environmental lawsuits and other legal
matters. The Committee is open to all members. You do not
need to be an attorney, just have a sincere commitment to envi-ronmental justice. The committee will tackle issues ranging
from mining to coastal zone management to preservation of
open space against large-scale urban sprawl. We will work withvarious environmental laws including the National
Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA"), the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the Endangered Species
Act ("ESA") amongst a host of others. The approach of the
Committee will be multifaceted focusing on all aspect of thelaw from grassroots advocacy to litigation covering all aspects
in between.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the NEPA/CEQA work-
shop to be held on March 6th location and time are TBA. Theworkshop is for anyone interested in becoming involved in the
legal process of environmental decision-making. The work-
shop will be lead by scientific and legal experts. No experience
is required to participate a general overview will be provided.
If you are interested in becoming involved please contact
Pamela Epstein, Esq., LL.M at
pepstein@sierr aclubsandiego.org or 520-904-1482.
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FOSTER LODGE CABIN:Group events at the Sierra Clubs Foster Lodge in the beautiful LagunaMountains. Full kitchen and rustic accommodations for overnight stays.Available for holistic and religious retreats, clubs, family celebrations, wed-dings. Rate of $240 per night (includes the first 20 people). For more informa-tion, call Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188.www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge
KAUAI CONDO RENTAL:HANALEI BAY RESORT amenities include lagoon-shaped pool, hot tub,
tennis courts. Swim, snorkel (5 minute walk to beach), kayak, golf, hike ruggedNa Pali Coast Trail. Newly remodeled 1 BR/ 1 BA. For details, photos, see webad at http://www.vrbo.com/159425. Discounted rates from $89 per night.Non-smokers only. [email protected]
MAGICIAN!For magical entertainment that tickles the funnybone and touches the heart,call magician Michael E. Johnson, 760-747-4627 orwww.MagicianMichael.com.Making memories to last a lifetime.
MAMMOTH CONDOSkiing, biking, fishing, hiking--just getting away for the weekend. 3 BD, 2 BA,full kitchen, fireplace, pool, spa, sauna. $75 summer, $160 winter. CALLBRAD: (619) 804-5616
Classified Ad Rates and Information:
Sierra Club Members (up to 25 words)Private party$10 + $.50 per additional word.Business-$15 + $.50 per additional word.Non-Members (up to 25 words)Private party-$15 + $.50 per additional word.Business-$20 + $.50 per additional word
Payment must be made at time of submission by check to: Sierra Club,8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101San Diego, CA 92111Attn: HiSierran Treasurer
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Stop Unwanted Catalogs Chris Schmidt
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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 outdoors, 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 themonth, at the San Diego Chapter office:
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 101.
Anyone interested 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.sierraclub.org/ico/ and
contact the leader listed for
more information.How to Donate We appreciate your
support helping us to provide exciting, safe
adventures free of charge. To receive a tax
credit for your donation, please make your
check payable to "Sierra Club
Foundation/San Diego ICO" and send to:
San Diego ICO
c/o Mike Gilligan, 906 Hayes Ave.,
San Diego, CA 92101.
Contact info for this article:
Bill Tayler, e-mail:
In mid-December, Inner City Outings took agroup of 11 students and two teachers from
Promise Charter School camping in Joshua
Tree National Park. On the first night there,we had just finished cleaning up dinner andwere walking from our camp to a nearby trail
for a night hike when one of the students,David, told me that one thing he really likes
about ICO trips is how everyone workstogether as a team to do things around camp.
He also asked me a lot of question about howto become an ICO leader and said hed like to
lead ICO trips when he is older.
In addition to camping in Joshua Tree, David
has been on several other ICO outings duringthe last few years. I look forward to the time
when David is old enough to become an ICOtrip leader. In the meantime, he
was good enough to write aboutwhat ICO means to him.
ICO From a Students
Perspective
My name is David and Ive expe-rienced the fun of ICO. The
ICO gets kids from the city tosee true nature. On the trips we
go to hikes and overnights. Onthe hikes you are taken to a
place and once there you hikedeserts, mountains and rivers.
In order to have fun you have to work togeth-er, be safe and participate with each other.
The ICO consists of friendship, teamwork,
nature, fun, and being safe.
What I like best is that when you go on a triplike that, everything is really fun and worth
doing. Sometimes if you are lucky a familymember, a favorite teacher or a best friend
goes also. The main thing I have learned onthe trips is taking safe risks, working together
and having fun.
David attends Promise Charter School,located in southeast San Diego. For more
information about Promise Charter School,
please visit the schools web site at
www.promisecharter.org
John Muir and HetchHetchy: Our FoundersBirthday MomentoJohn Muirs founding of the Sierra Club
(1892) was designed to provide access and
appreciation of the great outdoors, espe-
cially the high Sierras. The timing coincid-
ed with diminishing natural resources and
the nations dim arousal of a conservationconscience. It took only two years for the
fledging organization to enter two great
controversies retaining the boundaries of
Yosemite National Park and the lengthy
battle of preserve Hetch Hetchy Valley
from becoming dammed and flooded to
supply power and water for San Francisco.
Sadly, after a fifteen year hard-fought cam-
paign, the latter battle was lost. The rift
between nature lovers and those who
sought commercial advantage at any cost
in John Muirs day foretold of battles
which continues today.
The Hetch Hetchy Valley was nearly as
pristine and beautiful as Yosemite itself.
Even the army engineers who surveyed the
river and valley advised that other sources
for these utrilities were available else-
where, estimating that the needs of the
Bay area could be met through alternative
sources for the next fifty years. Muir wrote
that the proposal violates the purpose ofour national parks. He expressed his
thoughts poetically after the Wilson
administration allowed the dam to flood
the valley ""Dam Hetch Hetchy..for
no holier temple has ever been consecrat-
ed by the heart of man." The two major
factors (among the many) which played a
prominent role in the loss of the Hetch
Hetchy Valley to utilitarian causes were
due to a little known legislation which
passed quietly outside the prevue of the
Sierra Club leaders, known as the Right
Way Act (1901) which allowed water con
duits through national lands for the pub
lic welfare, and the San Francisco earth-
quake and fire (1906), which polarized
political interest in expanding the avail-
able water resources of the city. The pro
ect was authorized in 1913 by President
Wilson and completed in 1923.
Today there is an interest in restoring th
Valley to its pre-dammed condition. Onof our recent Sierra Club Presidents,
Larry Fahn, wrote in 2004, " A fitting tr
ute to John Muir would be for us to find
the wisdom and the will to restore the
grandeur of Hetch Hetchy Valley for all
future generations." The Sierra Club has
Restore Hetch Hetchy Task Force with a
site at www.hetchhetchy.org.
Muir's birthday is April 21, 1838
Compiled from Holway Jones, John Muir and the
Sierra Club, 1965.
David and his cousin Ana in the Santa Margarita River in Fallbrook.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee meets the 3rd Wednesdayof every month at 6:30 pmChair Carolyn Chase (2011)(858) 272-2930 [email protected] Chair Joe Zechman (2010)(619) 709-6268 [email protected] Chrissy Magee (2010)(858) 635-8908 [email protected] Grubb (2010)(760) 753-0273 [email protected] Klaasen (2010)(619) 582-7407 [email protected] Owens (2011)619-447-4979 [email protected] Schmidt (2011)(858) 794-8919 [email protected] Stevens (2010)(858) 673-0891 [email protected] Stump (2011)
[email protected] 619-281-7394
TREASURERLarry Klaasen(619) 582-7407 [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] George Greer(858) 231-5455 [email protected] Cheryl Knapp(760) 745-8819 [email protected] Ken Quigley760-723-4425 [email protected] (Wilderness Basics Course) Jeff Marchand(760) 728-8220 [email protected]
NORTH COUNTY COASTAL GROUPThe "Coasters" meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pmEncinitas Community Center.Chair Dave Grubb(760) 753-0273 [email protected]
INNER CITY OUTINGS
Call or check website for meeting information.http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICOCo-Chair Bill Tayler, 858-272-8574,[email protected]
Co-Chair Ed Barber, [email protected]
SECTIONS
BicycleCall for meeting information. Tom Yager(760) 479-0187 [email protected]/bicycle
FamilyJennifer Douglas(858) 344-5490 [email protected]
PhotographyJonathan Fennell [email protected]/photoclub
SinglesMeet 2nd Monday of month at 6:30 pm Conf. Room #105.
E.L. Lotecka (760) 533-2725www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles
CONSERVATION COMMITTEEMeets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Chair Rene Owens [email protected] & WildernessMeets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.Call for location. Co-Chair NeededJack Paxton(760) 744-3282 [email protected]
Global WarmingMeets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.Donald Lee (858) 643-0024Jean Costa (619) 463-0721
InternationalMeets the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.Call for location.Jean Costa (619) 463-0721
Land UseMeets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.Call Sierra Club Office for information.(858) 569-6005
Smart Energy Solutions Task ForceCall for meeting information.
Joe Zechman(619) 709-6268 [email protected]
TransportationMeets the 4th Thursday in Old TownCall for details.Mike Bullock (760) 754-8025
WaterCall for meeting information. Ed Kimura(858) 569-2025 [email protected]
Webmaster (ConsCom)Dave [email protected]
WildlifeCall for meeting information.Rene Owens [email protected]
OUTINGS COMMITTEEMeets quarterly, call for information.Chair Jim Matlock (858) 748-4634
Bus TripsMike Fry (858) 748-5166
Chapter Outings Leadership Training (COL)Skip Forsht(858) 272-4495 [email protected]
Leadership Review & Safety CommitteeMarty Stevens
MountaineeringByron Cook(619) 888-2831 [email protected]
Pacific Crest TrailOccasional work parties.Rob Langsdorf(858) [email protected]
SkiMeets the 2nd Thursday of month 6 pm (November- MarchMike Fry (858) 748-5166
Wednesday in the Mountains
Call for information. Dale Laney (619) [email protected]
Wilderness Basics Course (WBC)WBC Information [email protected] Marchand (WBC N. County)(760) 728-8220 [email protected]
STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Foster LodgeMeets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm atChapter Office (No meeting in December)RSVP for pre-meeting dinner toMary Eggen (858) 453-1615Call for lodge Information.Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188
FundraisingMeets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm.Richard Miller (858) [email protected]
Hi Sierran NewsletterMeets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm.Committee Chair Ellen [email protected]
Managing Editor Judy [email protected]
LibrarySabrina Nespeca, Rosa Longacre
[email protected] call chapter office
Membership
Richard Miller (858) [email protected]
Monthly Program3rd Friday 7:30 pm, See Page 10 for information.
Mannie Kugler (619) 585-3773
Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW)Annual June Weekends, call for information.Barry Hite (619) [email protected]
PoliticalMeets first Tuesdays.Call for location.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: 858-569-6005email: [email protected] Coordinator: Richard Miller email: [email protected]
Meetings are held at the Sierra Club office or conference room unless otherwise indicated.