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page 2 • San Diego Chapter • September/October 2003 • Hi Sierran

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It is possible that by thetime you read this thecitizens of this state willhave decided the fate of

Governor Gray Davis and the subsequentfate of our environment for the next fewyears. I can only hope if you did decide tovote in favor of the recall that you asked thetough questions needed to ensure that thecandidate of your choice was the best for theenvironment. The election of any candidatesimilar to that of George W. would anabsolute catastrophe.

The Chapter’s Political Committeehas begun the process of interviewing can-didates for elective office and will soon bemaking recommendations for endorse-ments. When the State Legislature redrewthe Congressional, State Assembly andSenate Districts, it virtually guaranteed thatthe current political party in office was safefor the next ten years. This means that theoutcome of most elections will be decided inthe primaries. So, with the next primaryelection in March 2004, political candidatesare hard at work racking up those all-important seal of approval.

The first question asked of all can-didates is how will you protect the environ-ment? In the case of Mayor Dick Murphy, Ihave one suggestion, create the position of

VIEW FROM THE CHAIRby Richard Miller, Chapter C

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Environmental Advisor as a permanent parthis staff. The city of San Diego is the sevenlargest in the nation, in what the United Natiocalls the most bio-diverse county in the natiowith the most species at the greatest threat. Tthreat to our environment is an everyday occrence at City Hall and the environment neeand deserves the protection that could afforded with this addition to his staff.

I compliment Mayor Murphy on pro-environmental stance over the past thryears. He has appointed enviros to ma

boards, committees and working groups. created the Mayor’s Environmental AdvisoCommittee. But let’s face it, the environmenimpacts that the city faces, through all its mazof different departments, cannot be handled current advisors who are only able to devomaybe an hour each week. What we need ifull time staff person. How about it, MayMurphy?

* BEQUESTS: Make a gift to support the envi-ronmental work of future generations in

your will or living trust. Sample bequestlanguage is available.* RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS: Use your taxdeferred retirement plan assets to benefitthe environment.* LIFE INCOME GIFTS: Transfer assets to TheSierra Club Foundation and you and your

T HERE ARE A VARIETY OF WAYS TO MAKE A LASTING CONTRIBUTION

TOWARD A BETTER WORLD AND ENSURE THE ENVIRONMENT IS

PROTECTED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF

THE VARIOUS WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO

THE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER FROM YOUR WILL , LIVING TRUST , OR

OTHER ESTATE PLANS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT .

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chosen beneficiary receive income for a termof years or for life. After the conclusion of

the term, the remainder of the life incomegift is distributed to The Foundation.* RACHEL CARSON SOCIETY: We honor andrecognize individuals who make a commit-ment to the environment by including theSierra Club or The Sierra Club Foundationin their estate plans.

We welcome the opportunity to show you the potential benefits of making a gift to support our workPersonal discussions, visits, or written presentations incur no obligation on your part, and of courseall information discussed is confidential. For a confidential discussion of these options to support th

Sierra Club legacy in San Diego, call Martha Coffman at 619-299-1741.

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Dear Sierra Club members and Canyon and Creek loversof San Diego County:

It is with great pleasure that I announce to you that theThe San Diego Foundation Ariel W. Coggeshall Fund ,The San Diego Foundation Richard N. and Louette SmithFund , and The San Diego Foundation Henry B. and LenaSefton Clark Memorial Fund have awarded our Chapter$31,120 for continuing our San Diego Canyons and CreeksPreservation Campaign.

This amount, when combined with our otherCanyons Campaign funding, allows for full time coordina-tion of the campaign until September, 2004! This grant willenable us to continue to expand into other areas of SanDiego County.

This is the second award from the San DiegoFoundation for this project in the last two years. The pre-vious grant was for $24,600. While earlier campaign con-tributions were the springboard for the campaign, this firstgrant and now the second one have given the projectlongevity and regional effectiveness.

We have now built 20 new "friends groups" forCanyons and Creeks and invigorated several existinggroups during the three-year run of the campaign.

Needless to say, we're ecstatic and once again weowe our deepest gratitude to the San Diego Foundation.

New friends groups we anticipate building during

this grant period will be in the Mt. Etna (Tecolote), Spruce,Buchanan, Rolando, Kensington, and Norfolk canyonareas. Existing groups we anticipate strengthening are inthe Chollas Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Hedionda Creek,and Reidy Creek (Escondido) areas.

Please let us know if you are interested in helpingin any of these locations or want to build a friends groupfor your neighborhood canyon or creek.

Eric Bowlby,Canyons Preservation OrganizerSierra Club, San Diego ChapterPH# 619-284-9399E-Mail: [email protected] Access: sandiego.sierraclub.org/canyons

San Diegans Love Their Neighborhood Canyons & Creeks

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Send 250 words or less via email: [email protected] orby mail to our office address. Submission is no guarantee that the letter willbe published, and we reserve the right to edit.

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Conservation CornerIt’s great to share news of the efforts taking place toward the“protect and enjoy” portion of the Sierra Club’s motto. Outingsdoes well with the “explore and enjoy” portion. Together, we real-ly are “One Club.”

Last week, many of our activists met with a local envi-ronmental reporter. A scheduled one hour session turned intotwo. John Wilks spoke of Mission Bay problems and our proac-tive efforts to protect the bay’s outflows and still meet the recre-ational demands. Eric Bowlby has organized efforts to fill out apetition to put the Rural Lands Initiative for the County’s Generalplan on the March ballot. Larry Klaasen spoke of the increasing-ly blatant destruction to the desert. Dan Perkins described thedownside of using fossil fuels to obtain fuel-efficient hydrogen.Ellen Shively told him of our interests in South Bay issues.Richard Miller presented an overview of our chapter’s outreachin our two counties. Here are the subcommittee reports:

Desert news, by Greg Moll

In the Spring of 2003, the San Diego Desert Subcommittee initi-

ated a monitoring program to physically inspect and documentillegal off-road vehicle activity, trash dumping, and other abus-es in the Limited Use Areas, Areas of Critical EnvironmentalConcern (ACEC) , Wilderness Areas and other lands managed byBLM in Imperial County. During the past few years, extensivedamage has occurred throughout much of these public lands,lands that belong to all of us.

Currently, lawyers representing the Sierra Club areintervening in a lawsuit filed by a number of off road organiza-tions contesting the recently approved WECO Plan. WECOstands for Western Colorado Routes of Travel. The WECO spellsout in detail the approved routes of travel in BLM Limited UseAreas in Imperial County. So far we have made great headwayin our monitoring efforts, but many areas still need to be to

checked and documented. During July, four members traveledto Olancha to attend monitor training taught by the BLM.

Four more monitoring trips are planned for this fall.No experience or special equipment is needed. Most of theroads are accessible by passenger vehicle. GPS’s and digitalcameras are helpful. We meet around 9 am on Saturday, spend4-6 hours monitoring, camp Saturday night. Day hike onSunday, and are on our way home by 2 pm.

The dates are as follows: Nov 1 & 2 in Indian Pass:Nov 28, 29 & 30 in western Imperial County: Dec 13 & 14 andDec 27, 28 & 29. Please check the next Hi Sierran for moredetails.

Border news, by Rebecca Fisher

The Border Committee strives to implement the nationalEnvironmental Justice Policy of the Sierra Club. This policy includes:* Supporting the right to a clean and healthful environment forall people to include the following “rights”: democracy, to par-ticipate in gatherings, equal representation under the law, to beinformed, enjoy sustainable environmental benefits, equity forall, including generational equity, fairness for Native Peoples.

* Supporting an end to pollution to be achieved through zerowaste, zero emissions, zero discharge, preventing or remediat-ing any exposure of plants, animals, or humans to polluting sub-stances.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR TWO

SPECIAL EVENTS!The Border Committee presents a water issues discus

sion on September 26th.... Conservation Activists leaders have planned a participative workshop on September

25 and October 2 on preparing impact reports for pro-

posed developments. If you want to DO SOMETHING

register and then follow up with some powerful actions

* Supporting the precautionary principle.

Locally, we see the most important issue that violates human rigand our natural environment as the proposed triple border fence. have joined the Safe Border Coalition in fighting this proposal twould force more people to cross in the mountains and dese

where they often die of exposure. Wildlife corridors will be cut and endangered species will be impacted. Hillsides will be flattencanyons will be filled, and the homes of our neighbors along the bder will be in danger of flooding.

Other issues we have been involved in include the develment of an international water policy, which supports Tijuana/Rosarito Water/Wastewater Master Plan. We also suppfor the grassroots movement in Playas de Tijuana to oppose the cstruction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants along the northcoast of Baja.

On September 26, 2003 our committee will host a forumthe Otto Center addressing water issues locally and globally (announcement). The UN has recently declared water a human rignot a commodity to be privatized and sold for profit, regardless

the effect it has on communities and their environment. We hopesee you there for a lively discussion.

Forest news, by Cindy Buxton

The Forest Sub-committee is pleased to announce two very speConservation outings that will be co-led by the Cleveland NatioForest and the Sierra Club. Inspired by the vision of ClevelaNational Forest supervisor, Anne Fege, the hikes will be Septem27th in the Lagunas and October 18th on Palomar Mountain. Forstaff will be on hand to talk about the extent of drought-related tmortality in the pine and oak stands, vegetation treatment optioand community involvement in reducing wildfire threat to vulne ble homes. We are thrilled at this opportunity to work with theForest Service! See hike details in the outings section for these t

dates. These will be moderate hikes, approximately three mileslength and less than 500 feet of elevation gain. A picnic will follthe hike. Those who don’t wish to hike may join us for the picnThis will be a great opportunity to see the fall colors and talk wthe experts from our local national forest!

Anne Fege said, “There are great challenges in managand maintaining natural ecosystems in our mountains, and we loforward to sharing our issues and ideas with Sierra Club folkswill take the interest and involvement of many people, worktogether, to restore health to these forests.” We look forward to adtional cooperative efforts with the Cleveland National Forest in future! HS



SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY, SEPT. 19!The second annual celebration (replacing the September Coalitionmeeting) of all that is going on with the San Diego River will beheld at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center between 5:30and 7:30 pm. The San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) Board of

Directors will host this catered event, and will be inviting partners(elected officials, regulatory agency staff, corporate, and friends)to take part in the festivities. As space is limited, please RSVP: 619-293-7380 or [email protected]

If you are interested in helping to organize or can volun-teer at the event, please let us know. We will also be recoginizinga few very special people that evening. This should be a wonder-ful and fun event, and a chance to see friends and acknowledgeour shared accomplishments to date. For more information, visitthe San Diego River Park Foundation’s website:www.sandiegoriver.org HS

Chapter Notes

Sierra Club

Bicycle Section

• BIKE RIDES ON ROADAND TRAIL

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• POTLUCK SUPPERS

AND MORE

Bike Section Membership............................. $12

SD County Bicycle Coalition Membership(normally $25 if joining coalition separately).... $10

Make check out to “Sierra Club Bicycle Section” and mail the

check with form to: Sierra Club Bike Section4543 Maryland St., San Diego, CA 92116

The monthly ride list for the Sierra Club Bike Sectiois also available via the World Wide Web:

sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle/

Prospective members can receive a free samplenewsletter by e-mail: [email protected] or by

calling Terry Frey (619)282-0425

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GOLDEN HILL CANYON CLEANUP SEPT. 20TH

Our urban canyons hold precious natural resources that need helpto survive and prosper. Join Golden Hill residents in reclaiming itsopen space on Saturday morning, September 20th. During thecanyon cleanup, 9 am-noon, Friends of 32nd Street Canyon will offertours of the area destined for invasive plant removal, native plantrevegetation, and urban stream restoration. By improving waterquality in the Chollas Creek watershed, this event is an inlandcontribution to the statewide California Coastal Cleanup Day, onthe same day.

However, like most urban canyons, 32nd Street Canyonis still under siege. Between exquisite stands of coast white lilac,Nuttall's scrub oak, deergrass and even an occasional coast barrelcactus, giant cane (Arundo donax) proliferates.

The San Diego Unified School District proposed to grade

and fill up to four acres of canyon, including an ephemeralstream, for an elementary school. For almost three years, con-cerned citizens, not just from Golden Hill, but from all over thecity, have waged a campaign to preempt this travesty. Thanks tothe efforts of hundreds of people, the School District opted to build the hardcourts and buildings east of the canyon, not in it.Deputy Mayor Ralph Inzunza rejected the idea of forfeiting openspace for a ball field adjacent to the school site. This effectivelysaved the canyon.

With endorsements from US Representative SusanDavis, Deputy Mayor Inzunza and Councilwoman Toni Atkins,environmental groups and the local planning committee, a task force is applying for federal and state money to remove invasiveplants and replant with Southern Maritime Chaparral, CoastalSage Scrub, and mulefat/willow. By increasing wildlife corridorand water quality controls, restoration may make "nature" bigger.Sewer access paths vegetated with native grasses and flankedwith native shrubbery will someday double as interpretive trails.

In an effort to extend learning and community serviceopportunities to neighborhood kids, the task force is also pursu-ing environmental education assistance in advance of the elemen-tary school's completion. With your support, canyon-saving maygrow into an unstoppable community-based trend!

Contact Mary Ann Sandersfield for more information about this event and theFriends of 32nd Street Canyon in general:

Ph: 619-236-9446 ; Email: [email protected] HS


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community of North Park

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Chapter Notes (cont.)

SIERRA CLUB LARRY DUMLAO GALLERY

ANNOUNCES TWO NEW OPENINGS:Arturo Matula, Photographer, September 13-October 11Jim Cline, Photographer, October 11-November 8

Arturo Matula, September 13-October 11Arturo Matula had settled on a career track as a magazine edi-tor when something intervened: a friend returning fromEurope brought him a German camera. Matula moved fromNew York to Arizona, and finally San Diego, teaching collegeand practicing nature photography.

Matula has published one book, Western Wildflowers ,of plants from four states, which shows photos from Arizona’sGrand Canyon and San Francisco Peaks, Colorado’sYankeeboy Basin, Utah’s Red Rock Country, and much of Southern California. “If you visit the San Diego Museum of Art and look at the old masters, note how they painted naturescenes and occasionally stepped into nearby forests and fields

to do so,” says Matula. “That’s all I do when I photograph. Ittakes much practice but the discoveries are wonderful.” Hisnature discoveries are featured this month at the Larry DumlaoGallery in a show entitled “Views West”.

JIM CLINE, OCTOBER 11-NOVEMBER 8 Jim Cline is an award winning travel photographer, based inSan Diego. Jim’s wanderlust and search for compelling images

has brought him to 30 countries around the globe, but his aof special interest is in the countries of Latin America. especially enjoys exploring less-traveled areas, photograping the indigenous peoples and traditional cultures founddeveloping nations. Through his photographs he strives

portray the dignity and timeless beauty of these people livin harmony with nature.His photographs have won many awards, and

work has been displayed in galleries and the San DieHistory Museum, and published in numerous publicatio

Jim also leads photo tours throughout many parts of MexTo see some of his work go to www.JimCline.com.

All gallery shows open on the scheduled first night at 6 pwith the artist present. These second Saturday of the monopenings coincide with the monthly ‘Ray at Night’ arts and cture celebrations on Ray Street, featuring over a dozen gallopenings presenting a variety of mediums ranging from paings and sculpture to poetry and music. Come and have so

fun! The Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Gallery is open MondaFriday from 12-5 pm, at the Sierra Club Bookstore and Off3820 Ray Street in North Park. A percentage of the proceeds frthe sale of original art directly benefits the Sierra Club BookstoSan Diego Chapter.

For information about the Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Art Gall

contact Leslie McNabb, at:[email protected]




more NEWS & Notes

SIERRA CLUB JOINS WITH AMERICA’S LARGEST

GRASSROOTS GROUPS TO REGISTER, EDUCATE

AND MOBILIZE VOTERS AND THE PUBLIC

WASHINGTON, DC — The Sierra Club today announced itis joining forces with America’s other largest grassrootsgroups to register, educate and mobilize the public for the2004 elections. The groups are linking arms under theumbrella of America Votes, a non-partisan political organiza-tion that will capitalize on the groups’ strong strategic abili-ties and large membership bases to break new ground inelectoral politics.

“In 2004, the Sierra Club, America’s largest grass-roots environmental organization, plans to reach more votersthan ever before,” said Sierra Club Executive Director CarlPope. “In the mail, on the phone, and at the door, we willtalk to voters and the public about how polluters are beingallowed to jeopardize the air they breathe, the water theydrink, and the lands they love – and what people can do tokeep their families safe.

We are honored to be a founding member of America Votes. Through our collective strength, this historiceffort will reach an unprecedented number of voters to edu-cate them about critical issues this election cycle.”

America Votes will combine resources, research, andstrategy to develop highly targeted, state-of-the-art methodsto reach out to voters on issues that they care deeply about toencourage greater voter participation. This historic partner-ship joins together the most reputable organizations in thecountry, including ACORN, AFL-CIO, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), EMILY’sList, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn.org, MovingAmerica Forward, NAACP National Voter Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Partnership for America’s Families, People For theAmerican Way, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, ServiceEmployees International Union (SEIU), and the Sierra Club.

Did you Know? 10.5 million pounds of

antibiotics are fed to Americanpoultry each year.

Mountain Madness!Theme: Tropical Paradise

Name:

Phone: E-Mail:

Address:

Member? # of People:

Name of Guests:

Member? Amount of check: $

Detach this portion, fill out and mail with your registration check. Makchecks payable to Sierra Singles and mail, along with a SASE, to:

Carol Branch, 7170 Rock Valley Ct, SD, CA 92122For more info: 858-452-1539 or [email protected]

Sing and roast marshmallows by the campfire.

Dance to the music of the Noise Boys Saturdaynight from 7:30-11:30 PM (same band you loved

at last year’s Mountain Madness).

Hikes on Saturday afternoon, evening, & Sunday

morning. Long hikes and short hikes to be

announced (leaders wanted). Sleep out (weather

permitting) in tents, in bunkhouses, in the lodge

itself, or in your car. Bring a potluck dish for

Saturday night, bring your own beverages (we’ll

provide some, too), & bring your own lunch for

Saturday. Breakfast provided. Start working onyour island outfits. Cost: $30 members; $35 non

members. Add $5 late fee after September 9th.

19TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA COASTAL

CLEANUP DAY!Please join us on Saturday, September 20, 2003 from 9 am toNoon. The Sierra Club will host a site in Pacific Beach in frontof the lifeguard tower, south of the Crystal Pier. California’sshorelines collect millions of pounds of debris throughout theyear - debris that can endanger marine animals and humans

alike. You can help reduce this problem by participating inone of the world’s largest volunteer events. Contact MarySanborn for additional information: [email protected]

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY , SEPTEMBER 20-21




More News

LUXURY LINER’S LEGACY OF POLLUTION

On July 21, 2003 Oceana , a non-profit international advocacy organ-ization, began a public campaign to urge Royal Caribbean CruiseLines to install advanced waste water treatment systems on their

entire fleet of 26 ships, and allow third-party monitoring to ensurethat the equipment is working and meeting strict water qualitystandards. Oceana is working to educate consumers about RoyalCaribbean’s disregard for the pristine ocean waters and sea life thatare highlighted in its advertising. Consumer research shows thatpassengers are shocked to discover that the company is dumpingfecal matter directly into the sea, and it goes without saying thatSierra Club members should be as well.

According to Oceana: “RCL disingenuously claims to be anenvironmental leader in the industry, but the company has been fined over$30 million for illegal discharges of oil, wastewater and garbage, and for falsifying records.”

Unfortunately, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is not alonein this spirit of environmental irresponsibility, and pollution cases

are currently being brought against at least six cruise lines by theFederal Government. While several pollution problems exist withcruise liner policy, Oceana is focusing on sewage and wastewaterdumping and not dumping ballast water from one part of theocean to another.

You can help to stop Royal Caribbean’s blatant disregardfor the ocean by asking them to:

• End the practice of dumping inadequately treated sewage any-where in the oceans• Install state-of-the-art sewage treatment systems on all ships• Submit to monitoring of environmental performance and dis-charge testing by an independent third party• Tell cruise lines to stop dumping raw sewage in the oceans.

You can write to cruise corporate executives and tell them this isessential to protect the oceans’ health and human health. Send let-ters to Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises,1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33143 fax: 305-374-7354.

You can also write to your members of Congress and tellthem that a federal law is needed to ensure that the cruise indus-try does not dump raw or inadequately treated sewage anywherein the oceans. Send letters to: Your Member of Congress, UnitedStates House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515 and yourSenator, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510. For moreinformation, contact Oceana at: www.oceana.org

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Foster LodgeFoster Lodge

The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the Laguna Mountains 12 mi. nortof I–8 on Sunrise Highway, across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado camp

ground. The lodge consists of two cabins. The small one is open from 1a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club members and their guests.

The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club groups as well as guest groupwith a club sponsor. Please call for reservations. The deposit per nighis $200 for Sierra Club groups and $240 per night for non-club groupThis fee covers the first 20 people in your group. Both cabins are fullequipped and have everything except showers, bedding and food.

Due to special reserved eventthe Foster Lodge will be close

October 25-26 & Dec. 6-7.

LODGE COMMITTEE CHAIR

Randy Parrish, 619-478-518

Large Cabin Rental/Res.:

Dianna Gil, 619-334-9742

Small Cabin Info.: Susan

Parrish, 619-478-5188

* Foster Lodge T-Shirts $14 and Small Cabin overnight coupons $5Great for Gifts! Call Mary Eggen at 858-453-1615 to order.

SMALL CABIN FEES (WITH MEMBERSHIP CARD)

Day use: $5 $4 $8 $6 $5

Family: $15 included $25 included

Overnight: $7 $5 $12 $8 $5

Family: $22 included $38 included

Members GuestsAdults (6–12) Adults (6–12) (65



Photo Weekend at Foster LodgeSATURDAY , OCTOBER 4, 9:30 AM , TO SUNDAY , OCTOBER 5TH , NOON

Sign-in is at 11:00 am on Saturday (bring sack lunch), with the first general session at 1 pm. We will enjoy a potluck dinner and slide showSaturday night. Sunday morning breakfast is on us. The cost is $30 for Photo Section Members, $35 for Sierra Club Members, and $50 to general public. This is primarily an event for adults. This is the Photo Section's most popular event of the year and it quickly fills to capaty. Please register as soon as possible. For further information, call Karen LeCates at 619-322-6818. Upon receipt of your registration, we wsend you a confirmation letter with more detailed information and directions to the lodge. To register, send this completed form, yourcheck, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to: SCPC Lodge Weekend, 8601 Via Mallorca, Unit E, San Diego, CA 92037.

SIGN ME UP FOR THE 2003 PHOTO WORKSHOP WEEKEND!

My check for $__________, payable to Sierra Club Photography Section, is enclosed.

Name(s)____________________________________________ Phone (______)____________

Address______________________ City/ZIP ______________________ Email

PHOTO SECTION MEMBER?______ SIERRA CLUB MEMBERSHIP # ___________________

Photography skill level (for planning purposes): ___Beginner ___Intermediate ___Advanced

Are there any particular subjects you would like presented? _______________________________

Do you plan to attend the 9:30 am "Beginners Only" session? _______

Join the Photography Section of the Sierra Club for an exciting weekend of photography and education at the Club

Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains. This is a semi-structured weekend of presentations, discussions and field

work covering many aspects of photography in a natural environment. Although the weekend is directed more to

beginners, we will have sessions for all levels of photography. If you're new to photography, plan to attend the speci

"Beginners Only" session starting at 9:30 am Saturday morning prior to sign-in time.

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Thanks to all of these exceptionalvolunteers for making our chapter rock!

Ellen Shively - For constant and multi-tudinous volunteer activities.Edie and Jim Harmon, Greg Moll,Larry Klaasen - For their continuousdesert monitoring work.Interns Lila Reilly, Noelle Pepper, andKatie Busenkell - For legal researchon desert wilderness and WECO issues.

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THANKS!The San Diego chapter recognizes the

following sections for their generous andcontinued support:

Nature Knowledge Workshop - $3,000Photo - $700Singles - $717.19Coastal North County - $431.01

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