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Vol 67 No. 4 On the web at: sandiego.sierraclub.org July/August 2008

EXPLORE, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE PLANET

In this issue:

Activities ..................... 4

Chapter Wishlist ........ 12

Classifieds ................. 15ICO .............................10

Monthly Programs .... 8-9

Outings-at-a-Glance ...... 6

Summer Bus Trips ......14

View from the Chair .... 2

Canyon UpdateBy Eric Bowlby

Sierra Club success stories areoften just milestones in a never-

ending mission to protect our en-vironment. Launched in 1999, theSierra Clubs San Diego CanyonsCampaign is decorated with a se-ries of shining milestones. Nineyears later, the campaign is poisedto focus even more on the canyonsby providing the long-term dedica-tion that they need and deserve.This year a new non-profit dedi-cated to San Diegos wonderful

canyons will be launched, with aplan to grow to eight full time staffmembers by 2011!

The campaign started when the

threat of a new sewer maintenanceroad in Switzer Canyon reachedthe ears of attentive North Parkresidents. The Chapter helped byorganizing a guided tour in theneighborhood canyon, where, on arainy Saturday morning, nearly 60

residents showed up to learn aboutthe threat and the importance ofthese islands of natural open spacescattered throughout our city.

Chapter Conservation Coor-dinator Paul Blackburn said, Icould see it in their eyes SanDiegans love their neighborhoodcanyons. Canyon by canyon wecan organize citizens throughout

Continued on page 13

Switzer Canyon, the birthplace of the San Diego Canyons Campaign.

Canyon by canyon

we can organize

citizens throughout

the city to learn about,

defend, and steward

their neighborhood

open spaces. PaulBlackburn, Chapter

Conservation

Coordinator (1999)

SeeChapter

Outings-at-a-Glancep.6


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Well, how about a donationto the San Diego Chapter. We allwant a healthy environment andwild places to enjoy. If youre likemost Chapter members, you shareour vision for San Diegoprotect-ing air and water quality, wildlife,and special places, while promot-

ing livable, walkable, and workablecommunities. Your support todaywill make a difference. Your entiredonation will support the Chaptersconservation work, our educationaland advocacy programs, our out-ings programs and the good workof our volunteers. Send a checktoday to the Chapter at 3820 RayStreet, San Diego, CA 92104.

In case you didnt know, a newsocial group has formed, callingthemselves the Sipping Sierrans.They are a group of fellow mem-bers and their guests that gather ona regular basis to enjoy and learnabout wines, tasty microbrews andgood food, all while having the op-portunity to engage in conversa-tion and hear about the Chaptersprograms. Their next event willbe September 7 at Sea Rocket Bis-tro. Look in the Activities section

of this edition for more informationon how you can join in the fun. Ifyou cant attend the next event,keep on the lookout for their spe-cial holiday gathering, where theyhope to focus on champagnes andsparkling wines.

The primary election is overand soon your mailboxes will befilled once again with all of thosemailers. At least we have a few

By Richard Miller

View from the chair

months to rest. Never before haveI seen the Sierra Club endorsemenused so widely as this past electioncycle. The environment is certainlyon the minds of the candidates.

So how did we fare locally? Forme the biggest disappointment wasthe failure of Steve Francis to makeit into the runoff. I know a number of you were not convinced hewas the right candidate for Mayor

of San Diego, but considering thatthe Chapter uses the same processfor all our endorsements, we feltthat it was the right choice for theenvironment. Our endorsement ofMike Aguirre for re-election to CityAttorney for San Diego was alsocontroversial for some members. hope you will take a good look athis environmental record and support his re-election. Of course, alof our good friends sailed throughthe elections with impressive wins US Representatives Bob Filner andSusan Davis, CA Senator ChristineKehoe, Assemblywoman Lori Sal-dana and County Supervisor PamSlater-Price. Endorsed candidatesfor City of San Diego council races(Sheri Lightner Dist 1, StephenWhitburn Dist 3, and Marty Em-erald Dist 7) all made the runoffsThese will be much tougher races

in November.I want to especially thank

Micah Mitrosky, our Campaign Organizer for the Chapters Smart En-ergy Solutions Campaign. Micahwas directly responsible for gettingadvocates for smart energy alterna-tives to the unnecessary and pollut-ing Sunrise Powerlink proposal to

Continued on page 12



Election Day Full of Wins for Sierra ClubBy Bill MagavernDirector, Sierra Club California

Low voter turnout did notstand in the way of victory for Si-erra Clubs causes and candidatesin Californias June 3 primary elec-tion.

For the second time in threeyears, environmental groups joinedwith our allies to defeat a radicalproperty owners measure. Propo-sition 98, that would have harmedour air, water and wildlands. At

the same time, voters approvedProposition 99, a sensible mea-sure to protect homes from abusesof governments eminent domainpower.

In legislative primaries up anddown the state, candidates withcompelling environmental recordsand platforms triumphed. SierraClub endorsed nine candidatesfor state Senate, and all nine won.We endorsed in 31 state Assemblyraces, and our candidates prevailedin 30 of those.

These victories mean the 2009-10 session of the State Legislaturewill feature numerous environ-mental champions. Californiaslegislative districts are almost allsafe for one party or the other, sothe primary elections have alreadydetermined the next holders ofmost of these seats.

Former Assemblymember FranPavley, author of the two most im-portant global warming laws everpassed in the United States, willreturn to the Capitol as a senatorfrom the coastal Los Angeles area.Three San Francisco Bay Area As-semblymembers with excellent re-cords Mark Leno, Mark DeSaul-nier and Loni Hancock will alsomove to the Senate.

The Assembly freshman classalso stars a galaxy of green cham-pions. Winning their primarieswith Sierra Clubs endorsementwere Waste Board member andformer senator Wes Chesbro, AirResources Board member and SanMateo County Supervisor JerryHill (if his current lead holds up),Berkeley environmentalist NancySkinner, San Francisco Supervisor

Tom Ammiano, Silicon Valley edu-cator Paul Fong, Monterey lawyer

Bill Monning, former Congressio-nal staffer Bob Blumenfield in theSan Fernando Valley, labor leader

John Perez in East Los Angelesand Long Beach City Councilmember Bonnie Lowenthal.



Activities for July/August

JULY:

1ST FRIDAY POTLUCK

& MOVIE NIGHT

When: July 11th,Potluck 6 p.m. & Movie 6:30 p.m.What: A Killer Bargain - on thetrue human and environmentalcosts behind cheap consumergoods. The film ends with a quotefrom Gandhi: There is enough foreveryones need but not enough

for one mans greed.Where: Chapter HQ - 3820Ray St in N ParkSponsor: International CommitteeContact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721

1ST SATURDAY FAMILY

NATURE ACTIVITY

No July event due to Holiday.Regularly occurring event- See August 2nd write-up

PAINTING PARTY AT

FOSTER LODGESaturday, July 12, 9am - 5pmLunch at noon, Happy Hourat 5pm. Bring old clothesand ladder (optional).Contact: RSVP to KentBanks (760) 613-4899.

2ND SATURDAY

RAY AT NIGHT

When: July 12th, 6-9 p.m.What: A delightful evening of art

viewing & street activities. RayStreet is filled with art galleriesand delightful shops. Our wholestreet is alive with visitors, music,food and artsie surprises. Volun-teers needed. A great time to pub-licize your Sierra Club project orentity!Where: Chapter Bookstore - 3820Ray St in N ParkSponsor: Chapter BookstoreContact: Cheryl Reiff, 619-299-1741

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY

CHAPTER PROGRAM

When: July 18th, 7:30 pmWhat: Canyons Campaign Updatewith Eric Bowlby. See page 8 formore info.Where: Joyce Beers Center, 3900Vermont St in Hillc rest. See thecurrent Hi Sierran ad for more de-tails.Sponsor: San Diego ChapterContact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-

3773

4TH FRIDAY

POTLUCK MIXER

When: July 25th, 6-8 pmWhat: A Friday evening of fun,good conversation and an inter-esting speaker. Please bring ahealthy finger snack or beverageto share.Where: Chapter HQ - 3820 RayStreet in North Park

Sponsor: Membership CommitteeContact: Justin Martello, (619) 698-4330, [email protected] (New host needed)

AUGUST:

1ST SATURDAY FAMILY

NATURE ACTIVITY

When: August 2nd, 10-11:30amWhat: Regularly Occurring Event Easy & educational activities re-lating to conservation, ecology,

and nature. All are welcome, in-cluding pregnant women, peoplewith babies, small, older children,seniors, and those wanting a slow-paced outdoor experience.Locations: Primarily in parks,beaches, and public areas (call forspecific location and activity info).Sponsor: Family CommitteeCoordinator: Jennifer Douglas Vet-tel, jennifercdouglas at yahoo.com

(email preferred); 858-344-5490cell

2ND SATURDAY

RAY AT NIGHT

When: August 9th 6-9 PMWhat: Regularly OccurringEvent - see July 12th write-up

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY

CHAPTER PROGRAM

When: August 15th, 7:30 pm

What: Anza-Borrego: APhotographic Journey, with ErnieCowan. See page 9 for more info.

4TH FRIDAY

POTLUCK MIXER

When: August 22nd, 6pmWhat: Regularly Occurring Even- see July 25th write-upContact: Justin Martello, (619) 6984330, justin@bluesummitinvestcom (New host needed)

Compiled by Cheryl Reiff



Join fellow Sierrans and friendsin a tasting of local San DiegoCounty wines on Sunday, Septem-ber 7. Sipping Sierrans is a so-cial group of fellow members likeyou that gather on a regular basisto enjoy and learn about wines,tasty micro-brews and good food,all while having the opportunity toengage in conversation and hearabout the Chapters programs.

Our next meet-up will be Sun-day, September 7 at 3:00pm at SeaRocket Bistro, 3382 30th Street(30th Street and Upas Street) in thecommunity of North Park. For ourtasting pleasure we will be sippingon 4 different white wines; a Savi-gnon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognierand a Muscat Canelli. In addition

SIPPING SIERRANS Wine TastingSeptember 7, 2008 at 3 p.m.

to the wine you will have the op-portunity to whet your palate withthe fine ocean cuisine offered bySea Rocket Bistro.

Sea Rocket Bistro is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses onlocal foods and wines in order toprovide a more physical connec-tion between guests and the foodthey eat. Because much of the foodavailable to them in San Diego

is from the ocean, they focus onseafood. Local fishermen call thisfrom boat to throat. Whateveryou call it, Sea Rocket Bistro looksfor the freshest ingredients that areavailable to them within a daysdrive or so.

All members and their guestsare invited to attend. Space is

strictly limited to 40 participantsand of course you must be of legadrinking age. We had 70 peoplein attendance at our first event, sodont delay if you want to attend!

Cost is $30 per person in advance. We need to collect paymenin advance as we need to confirmattendance and are responsible forpayment for the number we pro-vide. This will cover all expenses

and includes a small donation(about $5) to the Chapter. PleaseRSVP to [email protected]. Once we receive yourreservation request, we will confirm and provide instructions forpayment. You can pay by checkor charge it to your Visa or MasterCard.



7/2/2008

COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30

HIKE FROM MESA ROAD

Leader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Robert BurroughsDifficulty: M5C

7/5/2008

COASTERS SAT LEUCADIA-

QUAIL HOLLOW

Leader: Mac DowningAssistant: NeededDifficulty: M4A

7/16/2008

THE PARK IN THE DARK:

NORTH FORTUNA LOOP

Leader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: John ChallenDifficulty: M6C

7/19/2008

SOUTH PEAK

Leader: Jim JafollaAssistant: TBDDifficulty: V18E

7/30/2008


HIKE FROM MESA ROAD

Leader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Robert Burroughs

Difficulty: M5C

8/2/2008

SAN GORGONIO VIA VIVIAN CREEK

Leader: Jim JafollaAssistant: TBDDifficulty: V15E

8/2/2008

COASTERS SAT - TORREY PINES

Leader: Mac DowningAssistant: NeededDifficulty: E5A

8/13/2008

THE PARK IN THE DARK:

NORTH FORTUNA LOOP

Leader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: John ChallenDifficulty: M6C

8/27/2008

FORTUNA FAST BY FLASHLIGHT

Leader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Mark BrownDifficulty: H8C

9/10/2008


HIKE FROM BARKER WAY

Leader: Diane PurkeyAssistant: Robert BurroughsDifficulty: M4B

Chapter Outings-at-a-GlanceThis partial listing is current as of June 1, 2008. Bus trips are listed separately in this issue of the Hi Sierran

and/or via this link on the Chapter website: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/Bus/.

Chapter outings listings, bus trip information, and California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee outings are typically updated on a monthly basis on the Chapter website. To obtain the complete outing write-up orto sign up for a specific outing, please contact the leader and/or visit our Chapter website at: http://sandiegosierraclub.org/outings/index.asp?content=calendar.

A monthly list of outings is available via e-mail subscription at this link: http://sierrasd.org/outings/indexhtm.

Check out our website!http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/outings/index.asp?content=calendar



Get on your bicycle and ride! Enjoy the outdoors and make friends

too. Explore the back roads of San Diego County and neighboring

areas with the Sierra Club Bicycle Section. We offer bicycle rides

for all levels and distances (beginner to fast-paced) throughoutthe year. Weekends at Foster Lodge, Warner Springs Ranch, Anza

Borrego, Agua Caliente, and more. Potluck suppers, annual beach

barbeque, and our very own book club. Our monthly schedule of

road rides is posted online and in our monthly OutSpoken newslet-

ter. Check us out: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle . For a free

sample OutSpoken, phone Tom Yager (760) 479-0187 or e-mail tom_

[email protected].



Monthly programs meet at the Joyce Beers Center at 3900 Vermont Street. Additional parking isavailable under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Free and open to the public. Program Chair Mannie Kugler.

Friday, July 18th program, 7:30 p.m.Canyon Campaign Update

Founded in 1999, the SanDiego Canyons Campaign hasgrown from a hike of 60 area resi-dents concerned about a sewermaintenance road to an organiza-tion comprising over 40 CanyonFriends Groups throughout thecounty. San Diego is unique and

fortunate to have these naturalopen spaces scattered throughoutthe county despite its growth andincreasing urbanization. For nearlya decade, the campaign has fos-tered awareness, appreciation andongoing community involvementin the protection and restoration ofthe unique canyon and creek habi-tats in San Diego.

In order to further the cam-paigns vision that San Diegos

Canyons are widely respected,managed and enjoyed for theirnatural and unique ecological con-tributions, the campaign has em-barked on becoming its own non-profit organization! This changewill better equip the campaign inthree key areas: community orga-nization, operations and fundrais-ing.

Eric Bowlby, the campaigns

Conservation Program Manager, isa Massachusetts native who movedto San Diego in 1976. He earnedAssociates degrees in English andComputer Science from local com-munity colleges and has been thecoordinator of the Sierra Club SanDiegos Canyons Campaign for overeight years. He served as chair ofthe Chapters Executive Committeein 1999 and 2000 and helped buildthe Canyons Campaign from its

inception. Bowlby has also served

for years on the City of San Diego

Wetland Advisory Board and Open

Space/Canyons Advisory Board.



Friday, August 15th program, 7:30 p.m.Anza-Borrego: A Photographic Journey

Monthly programs meet at the Joyce Beers Center at 3900 Vermont Street. Additional parking isavailable under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Free and open to the public. Program Chair Mannie Kugler.

Ernie Cowan has spent morethan 40 years exploring and pho-tographing the beauties of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Severalyears ago he produced a seriesof 18 travel articles for the NorthCounty Times featuring some ofthe many beautiful and interesting

places in the park. That becamethe impetus for his book that cel-ebrates the 75th anniversary ofCalifornias premier state park.

Come and enjoy his PowerPointpresentation that will take you ona virtual desert tour and give youan opportunity to gain some in-sight into both the often-visitedattractions as well as some of themore remote and hidden places.

Ernie knows the desert in all

of its seasons and moods. He hasshared a campfire with a curi-ous kit fox, shivered in a sleepingbag under a rare blanket of snow,climbed many of the desert peaksand sweated in 117-degree heat tocapture photographs of desert big-horn sheep. His images have beenfeatured on the covers of park bro-

By Ernie Cowan

chures and maps, and sold to park

visitors. His book will be availableat the meeting in case you wouldlike to purchase a copy and have itsigned by the author.

Ernie Cowan began his loveaffair with the desert as a youngreporter for the San Diego Eve-ning Tribune, covering Anza-Bor-rego Desert State Park. He owned

a photo studio for twenty-four

years, and has accumulated numerous awards as a photojournalist. Cowan, a former mayor of Es-condido, is vice-president of Government Affairs for the North SanDiego County Association of Realtors.



ICO Reflections

Elfin Forest meets Promise Charter School

With a shriek, Berenice turned and bolted backdown the path. A snake!

Bill hurled himself into the bushes and emergedvictoriously holding a patch-nosed snake, the first onehed ever seen in the wild. Soon he had the wholegroup crowded around.

Luz wanted to hold it. Most everyone, eventually,wanted to touch it -- at least the tail.

Then there was the after-lunch water fight at the

summit of our Elfin Forest hike. And thats how ICOtrips often go.

Thanks from Promise Charter School to Suzanne,Julie, and Bill, the ICO leaders and volunteers.

Pam Clark, Teacher, Promise Charter School

Many people might think Whats the big deal ofgoing on an ICO outing if they just walk?

They might say, Oh I could go to the park andwalk too. Coming to these events is more than just

walking and talking. It lets you get out and enjoy na-ture that you might take for granted. When you de-cide to come, you better be ready to have lots of funand get away from all of your troubles.

Once you take the time to come to this event,try to have the best time. The people make it reallyenjoyable for you. When you get to meet them, youwill not want to stop talking to them. Give thanks tothose people because they go out of their way to makeit fun for us. Believe it or not, when we go, we makeit enjoyable for them too, because theyre glad that

we enjoy being out in the nature. Having the timeto come to these events/camps is a wonderful experi-ence.

Luz Quiroz, 8th Grader, Promise Charter School

Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Cluboutreach program which provides free wildernessexperiences to urban youth, to help them realizethe wonder of exploring the outdoors, develop theskills to do it safely, and a desire to protect naturalspaces. Please visit our website at http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/

New Volunteer Orientations 6:30 -7:30 pmon the 3rd Thursday of each month, at the SanDiego Chapter office - 3820 Ray Street in North

Park. Anyone interested in ICO is welcome to at-tend. Contact Jim Davis for more information:[email protected] or 760-739-8407.

Join us on an ICO Trip Want to see us inaction? Join us as a guest on a day trip. Pleasecheck the ICO outings calendar at http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/ and contact the leader listedfor more information.

How to Donate- We appreciate your supporthelping us to provide exciting, safe adventuresfree of charge. To receive a tax deduction for yourdonation, please make your check payable to: Si-

erra Club Foundation/ San Diego ICO and sendto: San Diego ICO, c/o Julie Bykowski, 1919 AzureWay, Encinitas, CA 92024.

Luz and her new friend, the patch-nosed snake.



The Nominating Committee isseeking Chapter members to runfor the Chapter Executive Com-mittee in the 2008 Chapter Elec-tion. The committee seeks a di-verse pool of candidates, balancedin terms of gender, ethnicity, andgeography. The Chapter member-ship will elect five (5) ExecutiveCommittee members in 2008.

The candidate questionnaire is

available on the Chapter website(http://sierraclubsandiego.org)or you may contact any memberof the Nominating Committee fora copy of the candidate question-naire.

The ideal candidate for the SanDiego Chapter Executive Commit-tee is an experienced, effectiveleader who has a clear vision forthe Chapters future and a provencapacity to work with people toachieve goals and resolve prob-lems.

The Nominating Committeewill contact potential candidates,and will send a questionnaire tothose who request one. After re-viewing returned questionnaires,the Nominating Committee willselect applicants for interviews.To be considered for an interview,candidates must return completed

questionnaires to the NominatingCommittee by July 15, 2008. TheNominating Committee will an-nounce its candidates at the July16, 2008 Chapter Executive Com-mittee meeting. In addition to thenomination process, the Chapterallows candidates to qualify forthe ballot by a petition process, asspecified in the bylaws.

The Executive Committee,

Call For 2008 ExecutiveCommittee NominationsBy Richard Miller

composed of nine elected volun-teers and an appointed representa-tive from each Chapter Group, hasthe legal responsibility and author-ity to oversee all staff and volun-teer activities of the Chapter, to es-tablish the Chapters conservationpriorities and internal policies, andto adopt and implement the an-nual budget. People interested inserving 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 responsi-bilities of an Executive Committeemember

Able to listen and communi-cate effectively and work in a teamenvironment

Able and willing to dedicatesufficient personal time to Execu-tive Committee duties

able to think and plan strate-gically and politically

Knowledgeable about envi-ronmental and political issues

Knowledgeable about thestructure and operations of theChapter

Experienced as a Club leader Able and willing to deal with

the broad range of issues that come

before the Executive CommitteeThe San Diego Chapter Execu-

tive Committee is a working board.All members are expected to de-vote sufficient time, energy, andcreativity to projects and commit-ments and to carry them throughto their successful conclusion. AllExecutive Committee members areexpected to:

Prepare for and attendmonthly meetings each year

Participate in conference callswhen needed

Communicate regularly via email

Participate in other meetingson behalf of the Executive Committee or the Chapter

Actively serve as a liaison toone or more of the Chapters Com-

mittees, Sections, or other Club en-tities including regular attendanceat meetings

Executive Committee membersreceive no monetary compensation but may be reimbursed for ap-proved expenses while on Chapterbusiness. Each Executive Committee member is elected for a term otwo years.

Members of the NominatingCommittee include: Carolyn ChaseChrissy Magee and Marty Stevens

Their contact information can befound in the Directory on the backpage of this issue of the Hi Sierran.

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED QUES-TIONNAIRE BY JULY 15, 2008, to ChrissyMagee, Email: [email protected].



Chapter WishlistThank you to:

Responders to our recent appeals. You rock!

All of our volunteers and donors who keep us alive!

Thanks all!

Our chapter has many volunteer opportunities in addi-tion to those included in the wishlist below. Please dont

hesitate to call Cheryl 619-299-1741 if you want to help

out in any way. (Even if you dont know what you can

do for us. We have many and varied needs.)

Thanks!

Volunteers:

Ad manager and salespersons

Activities editor

COLs to lead Wed in the Mts hikes

Maintenance and Repair Person for t he off ice

and bookstore Housekeeper for the bookstore and office

Bookstore and Office Volunteers

Foster Lodge Secretary

Water Experts

Recycling Volunteers

COLs to lead family and easy hikes

Family Committee members & COLs to st art

up Family Section

Transportation Experts or volunteers interested

in helping out

Event Planners and Helpers

Forest Committee volunteers

International Committee volunteers

Movie Activists & Movie Night hosts

Friday Mixer hosts

Things: Donations toward new mail server computer.

20s & 30s Single SierransFor singles aged 20-39

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s/a section of the San Diego Chapter

View from the Chair continued from page 2

the May 12th California Public Utilities Commissions(CPUC) public hearing in Borrego Springs to opposeSunrise Powerlink. Nearly 650 people turned out tooppose the line. This hearing was unique in that itwas the first and only time four of the five CPUC Commissioners traveled to San Diego County to hear fromthe community about this proposal. The San DiegoUnion-Tribune reported that opponents of the projectoutnumbered supporters by an impressive eight toone. Supporters of smart energy alternatives came inmany shapes and sizes, from young children to retirees. This diverse group included environmentalistsranchers, health advocates, property owners, scientists, fire experts and campers. There was even an official representative from the Ninth District PTA, a di-rect result of Sierra Club organizing efforts. Her concerns include fire danger and increased air pollutiondue to Sunrise Powerlinks connection with Sempra

Energys fossil-fueled energy assets in Mexico. Thankyou, Micah. Id also like to thank all of those involvedwith the Chapters Award Ceremony. We know that itis important to recognize the dedication of the severavolunteers that keep the Chapter running.

2008 Chapter Award RecipientsConservation Activist Award:Ed KimuraEdie HarmonJeanette Hartman

Outings Activist:Bonnie PrescottSandy Sanders

Political Activist:John Stump III

Student Volunteer of the Year:Sarah Krejca

Office Volunteer of the Year:Lee Olsen

Media Award:

Mike Lee, Environmental Reporter for the Union Tribune

Rookie Activist of the Year:Justin Martello

Environmental Stewardship Award:Monica FuentesTershia dElgin

Distinguished Achievement:Joe Zechman

Silver Cup:Richard Miller



the city to learn about, defend,and steward their neighborhoodopen spaces.

The Switzer Canyon tour in1999 was a milestone itself. TheSierra Club has since established

over 40 Friends Groups for can-yons and creeks throughout thecounty.

Canyon Friends Group accom-plishments are impressive as well.With the leadership of TershiadElgin, the 32nd Street Canyonfriends group thwarted the devel-opment of a school and raised over$220,000 for habitat restorationright where the school would havebeen! Friends of Rose Canyon hasgrown their group to 2,900 mem-bers and won a lawsuit halting theRegents Road extension throughthat beautiful regional park.

The time has come to accel-erate the growth of the canyonsmovement. After three years of

discussion and evaluation, a groupof individuals who were involvedwith the Canyons Campaign fromits inception, submitted a state-ment of pros and cons to the Con-servation and Executive Commit-tees outlining their decision tolaunch a new non-profit dedicatedto San Diegos wonderful canyons,San Diego Canyonlands, Inc. TheSan Diego Chapter leadership wel-comed this new environmental or-ganiztion to protect our canyons.With the surety that San DiegoCanyonlands, inc. would carry onthis important work, the ExecutiveCommittee decided to formallyend the Chapters Canyons Cam-paign and fully support the efforts

Canyons Update continued frompage 1

of San Diego Canyonlands, Inc. Weencourage our members to contact Carrie Schneider of San DiegoCanyonlands at 619-282-3645 [email protected].

The San Diego Cahpter of tehSierra Club has made grassroots or-ganizing history by conceiving andnurturing this incredibly successful campaign. While the armies topreserve San Diegos open spaceswill always be vigilant, San DiegoCanyonlands will strengthen environmental forces throughout thecounty.

Join us at the ChaptersMonthly Program presentation on

July 18th to learn more about thisnew organization (p. 8).

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Contributions and gifts to the Sierra Club are not tax-deductible as charitable

contributions, as they support our effective citizen-based advocacy and lob-

bying programs.

Thank You For

Your Support!Please Send

Completed Coupon to:

Sierra Club

3820 Ray Street

San Diego, CA 92104

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important work! here

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The 2008

Summer Bus TripsLABOR DAY -- SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINSAUG 28-Sep 1, THUR-MON Coordinator: John

Challen, [email protected]; 619-508-1597$205 includes charter bus and permit fees. Four backpacks intothe Sierra Nevada from the Mammoth Lakes and the Devils Post-pile. Meals not included. Send your $20 refundable deposit (pay-able to the Sierra Club) to John Challen, 6780 Friars Road #216,San Diego, CA 92108-1117, 619-508-1597.

Trip 1: AGNEW MEADOWS TO GARNET LAKE(M6.5C) Leader: Pauline Jimenez; Asst: Walter KonopkaClassic backpack along the John Muir Trail! Two nights at GarnetLake, visiting picturesque Thousand Island Lake and the gems

-- Garnet and Emerald Lakes. Move camp to San Joaquin MiddleFork for last night, returning to Agnew Meadows via the River

Trail.

Trip 2: MAMMOTH LAKES to CONVICTLAKE (M7C) Leader: Mike Fry; Asst: NeededOutstandingly scenic backpack along John Muir and Pacific CrestTrails. We will cross Duck Pass and McGee Pass on trails, and avery easy cross country pass into Convict Canyon. We will hikeabout 7 miles each day. Optional climb of Red Slate Mtn.

Trip 3: AGNEW MEADOWS TO CLARK LAKES(M10C) Leader: John Challen; Asst: Needed

Travel 6 miles with 1,700 feet elevation gain on the PCT to ClarkLakes for base camp. Tremendous day hiking to include SummiLake, Spooky Meadow, and Agnew, Gem, Billy, Waugh, WeberSullivan, Thousand Island, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Altha, andBadger Lakes. Yippie!

Trip 4: RODGERS PEAK 12,978 FT (S10E)Leader: Rob Baum; Asst: Mark EckelWell backpack in on trails into this highly scenic area. Crosscountry day hikes with some 2nd class scrambling to bag a peak

or two. The view from Rodgers is amazing! Additional possibleclimb of Donahue Peak 12,025ft.

BUS TRIPS REFUND POLICY:Note that sickness or injury does not play a part in refunds. Traveagents (and the internet) sell trip insurance. You will receive afull refund if: 1) We cancel the trip. 2) The leader determines youshouldnt be on the trip. 3) You find your own replacement andthey reimburse you. You will receive a partial refund if: 1) We

find your replacement and keep only your deposit. 2) We canreplace you, but we get a refund (or are not charged) because oyour absence (you get back whatever we get back).CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does no

constitute approval by the State of California.

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CLASSIFIED AD RATES AND INFORMATIONA privateparty ad of 25 words or less costs $10 for Sierra Clubmembers and $15 for nonmembers. Additional wordscost $.50 each. Business classifieds of 25 words or lesscost $15 for members and $20 for non-members plus $.50

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