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Nov 2002-2 San Diego Sierra
Nov 2002-2 San Diego Sierra
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Members often ask me why the Sierra Club is so political."
We lost our fully tax exempt status over this issue at Hetch Hetchy dam near Yosemite Park in the 1930's. John Muir ran ads in the newspapers against the project, and the importance of lobbying and influencing politicians became a way of environmental preservation. Endorsing candidates and monitoring their "green" voting record once elected is a strong way to emphasize our message. 18,000 members can swing almost any local election. In the two years I've committed as chapter chair, I have been called to be the servant, the supervisor, and the spokesperson. My position calls for poking around to see what you, the volunteers are doing. Are we on-the-mark and taking on achievable tasks? Is the budget a dream work or realistic? What are the most effective strategies to achieve our goals? We have initiated some standard operating procedures to serve as guides for keeping each of the activities more "in sync" with the "One Club" concept. Ideally conservation,
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HI SIERRAN, NOV/DEC 2002 USPS896140
The Hi Sierran (USPS 896140) is published bi-monthly by the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 921043623, for members in San Diego and Imperial counties. One dollar of the annual membership fee is for a subscription to the Hi Sierran. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Diego, CA.
outings and environmentally committed officials can find unifying threads for their efforts. Our conservation coordinator's position being cut to half time has been greatly noticed. Geoffrey no longer has time to attend meetings with almost every varied interest group. His presence in the community has been curtailed and our ability to network with other like-minded groups is lessened. We must find volunteers for some of the work he once did for the chapter. His column will be back next issue. Please add donating a few hours a month to some activity at the chapter to your New Year's Resolution list. As a volunteer based group, the potential power we have is in direct proportion to the magnitude of our efforts. A strong Border Committee can be a voice for solving problems between San Diegos and Tijuana's booming environs. A proactive Advancement (Fundraising) committee will keep us on target to meet our expanded new year's budget. What fun to enlighten and involve people in campaigns at a Street Fair or during Earth Day in Balboa Park. Leading hikes in our local mountains is more than gratifying. There's something you can do for the chapter better than anyone else. The Quinto butterflies, gnatcatchers, nature walkers and old growth forests will thank you. You may even thank yourself in the HS end.
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Dear Editor: While many citizens now understand that building a housing development on Fanita Ranch or an airport on East Miramar would degrade our quality-of-life, few have considered how urbanization could impact Marine Corps Air Station Miramar's military mission. Military officials are concerned about how encroaching sprawl impacts their ability to conduct training and readiness exercises on military bases. Public lands are under increasing pressure to act as the remaining reservoir of natural resources that sustain urban areas. For instance, to sustain declining wildlife, National Forests are forced to reduce traditional uses such as grazing while military bases find their activities must be designed to limit damage to sensitive and declining habitats. In this way MCAS-Miramar acts as both an instrument of national security and a cornerstone of critical habitat essential to a healthy environment. Fanita Ranch and East Elliot are directly adjacent to MCAS-Miramar and sustain numerous threatened and endangered species, thus relieving pressures that negatively impact base activities. Fanita and Elliots natural lands provide increased public safety and noise buffers while increasing the probability of species recovery when base training activities impact endangered species. We would be wise to help the numerous community organizations and public officials that have called for the conservation of Fanita Ranch to acquire these lands. Doing so would recognize the importance of base training activities and the economic value of the bases themselves while we avoid damage to our own quality of life. Van K. Collinsworth Executive Director, Preserve Wild Santee http://members.cox.net/savefanita/savefanita.html
Hi, My husband and I have only been in San Diego a year. We recently became members of the Sierra Club and received your newsletter. We were glad to read about the concert/potluck at the rancho planned for the 7th of Sept. Good music, food and in a historic setting. We signed up! It was a perfect night with a beautiful sunset with musicians who had selected and played a variety of songs for our entertainment. Being able to get inside of this historic rancho was indeed a plus. We will look forward to more of this kind of event. It was a perfect fundraiser because you provided what people want: excellent music and a time, place, and date to gather. When it's a historic place, like the rancho, it's the best! Thank you for putting together a terrific Saturday night, Pat and Don Taylor
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CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST CLOSURES ANNOUNCED; FOSTER LODGE STILL OPEN
Cleveland National Forest Supervisor Anne Fege signed an order, effective October 11, to temporarily close most areas of the Cleveland National Forest until substantial rainfall occurs. These restrictions are due to the driest conditions in recorded history. The only portions that remain open are the Pacific Crest Trail, Agua Tibia Mountains and hiking trails in the Laguna Recreation Area. State and county highways will remain open to through traffic only, and many forest roads will be closed. No remote camping (backpacking or camping outside of designated campgrounds) will be permitted, and no warming or cooking fires are allowed anywhere in the Forest, with the exception of camp stoves utilizing liquid or jellied petroleum products in developed campgrounds and picnic areas only. Susan Parrish, a member of the Foster Lodge Committee, says that it looks like use of the Lodge will be unaffected. Pointing out that most Lodge users confine their strolls to the meadow, Inspiration Point, or the PCT, Parish says that forest closures have not affected them yet. Recent fire damage is visible within a short walk from the Lodge and fire danger is extremely high, so no one can have a campfire at the Small Lodge or use the fireplace in the Main Lodge right now.
Our Chapter Coastal Committee is continuing to meet in North County on the odd numbered months. The next meeting in North County will be on Wednesday, November 20th, at 7:00 PM, and YOU are invited. Coastal Committee members Scott and Sheelagh Williams have graciously offered to host the North County meetings at their beautiful home in Solana Beach at 638 West Circle Drive. DIRECTIONS: From I-5, exit at Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Go west to Old Highway 101. Turn right/north. Turn left at Solana Vista Dr., (first and only light, next to Roberto's). Go up the hill and turn right on Pacific Avenue. After one block, Pacific Avenue turns into Circle Drive. Number 638 is on the right side. We will continue meeting at the Sierra Club Office in North Park on the even numbered months. We would appreciate your input and participation at any of our meetings. If you would like to join our Coastal Committee and receive the agendas and other related information, contact Eric Bowlby at 619-284-9399, or e-mail him at: [email protected]
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DIANE GAGE: FEATURED NOVEMBER ARTIST
Diane Gage is the featured November poet/artist exhibiting at the Larry Dumlao Gallery in the window of the Sierra Club Bookstore on Ray Street. The exhibit runs from November 8th until December 7 and will be included in the November 9th "Ray At Night" galleryopenings event. Ms. Gage is a member of Public Address, an advocacy group of public artists committed to exploring the boundaries of art and the environment. She is also office goddess at Hubbell & Hubbell, 1970 6th Ave, and a freelance writer. Her installation will feature a silk banner from the series called "Women at the Edge of Language," and a poem called "The World Is Dissolving." This poem appears in the Women Artists Datebook 2003 published by Syracuse Cultural Workers. (www.syrculturalworkers.org).
I'll make an end of the year contribution to the wonderful work of this chapter for:
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*THE CANYONS COMMITTEE, *FOREST AND WILDERNESS CAMPAIGNS, *BORDER COMMITTEE, FOSTER LODGE, *OFFICE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, POLITICAL COMMITTEE, *INNER CITY OUTINGS, *CONSERVATION COMMITTEE, CHAPTER GENERAL FUND, *HI SIERRAN I donate $ to the entity(s) below.
I wish for my contribution to be tax deductible. Write your check to the Sierra Club Foundation, indicate the San Diego Chapter and specify for which activities you are making the gift.
I do not wish my contribution to be tax deductible or restricted. Write your check to: Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter and specify for which activities you are contributing Send your gifts to: End of the Year Giving, Sierra Club 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104-3623.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 9 - Sierra Club Photography Section members display their work. DECEMBER 14 - Photographer Andrew Harvey shares his traveling Algodones Dunes exhibit.
The Sierra Club Bookstore is open M-F from 12-5 pm 619.299.1797 [email protected] HTTP://WWW.SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/GALLERY
THE CHAPTERS ENTIRE ENDORSEMENT LIST CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB AT: HTTP://SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/VOTE
Sam Williamson
Sam Williamson served on the Oceanside City Council from 1984 to 1992, during which time he was no friend to the environment. However, since then he has come out on the side of the El Corazon Initiative and was also opposed to the Manchester Project.
Jim Wood
Jim Wood is retired from the Oceanside police force. Since 1986 he has worked on local environmental issues including a Citizens Group in 1986 who passed a Slow Growth Initiative. He was opposed to the Manchester Project, supports of the El Corazon Initiative, and was active in placing the initiative on the ballot.
CITIES:
DEL MAR CITY COUNCIL
Crystal Crawford
Crystal Crawford is a first-term incumbent who is a leader in efforts to preserve the San Dieguito wetlands and to reverse upstream land use impacts on all watersheds. Crystal believes cities should retain control over local land use planning and that developers should pay more of the direct costs of new development.
Jerry Finnell
Jerry Finnel was the Del Mar City Councilappointed leader of a task force that successfully opposed efforts to develop major commercial/retail operations into the wetlands of the San Dieguito River Valley. Jerry is a member of the Friends of the San Dieguito River Valley.
Ron Newman
Ron Newman is a retired Captain from the San Diego Police Department. He is making his first run for public office to, "act as a conduit for resolving conflicts and problems." He states, "New growth should pay its way. Growth has become pervasive and accepted by most as inevitable. It is not."
Dennis Holz
Dennis Holz is an incumbent who was endorsed by the Club in the last election and who has been a consistent environmental supporter in Encinitas. He is a candidate who clearly understands the environmental problems and is able to get things done for the protection and improvement of the local environment.
Michael has studied, worked and actively participated in a variety of environmental causes. He has a BA in economics and environmental studies and a master's degree in environmental management. Michael served as a longtime board member and immediate past president of the League of Conservation Voters, San Diego County.
Robert Nanninga
We endorsed Robert Nanninga in the last election. Robert promises to bring an ecological perspective to the council debate. Robert is a member of the Sierra Club,
THE CHAPTERS ENTIRE ENDORSEMENT LIST CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB AT: HTTP://SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/VOTE
SECRETARY OF STATE
Sierra Club endorses Assembly Member Kevin Shelley (Dem. - San Francisco) for Secretary of State. Shelley authored the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 to protect children from toxins. His other legislative accomplishments include bills to fund environmental programs and to protect marine life. He scored perfect 100s on the CLCV scorecards for the last four years. Voting modernization is the central plank in Shelley's platform for the Secretary of State job. The Secretary of State's office is important for political reform and corporate accountability, two Sierra Club goals. The Republican nominee, former Assembly Member Keith Olberg, had CLCV scores of 8, 7, and 0 during his final three years.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sierra Club endorses Attorney General Bill Lockyer (Dem.) for re-election. Lockyer has shown a strong interest in environmental protection, as reflected by his positions in litigation where the Attorney General has represented the people of the State, independent of any state agency. Sierra Club endorsed Lockyer for Attorney General in 1998. The Office of Attorney General has brought several Proposition 65 right-toknow suits, including one involving diesel trucks at grocery distribution centers. Lockyer has also revitalized the role of the Attorney General in seeking to assure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
STATE CONTROLLER
Sierra Club endorses Steve Westly (Dem.) for Controller. The Controller is one of three members of the State Lands Commission and also serves on several state finance committees that oversee the implementation of environmental bond measures. The Controller also affects environmental policy through involvement in a number of taxing and spending decisions. Westly promises to promote environmentally-friendly energy development, oppose any offshore drilling, keep our air and water clean, spend bond money on the most effective environmental projects, and promote smart growth and regional planning. Tom McClintock, the Republican nominee, has compiled an extremely antienvironment record in the Legislature (California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) scores of 13, 0, and 0 over the last three years), often casting the only "no" votes on environmental bills in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Sierra Club endorses John Garamendi (Dem.), the first elected Insurance Commissioner. During his sixteen years in the Legislature, Garamendi's environmental successes included laws to protect Lake Tahoe and Mono Lake, hold polluters responsible for their contamination, and promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and nuclear safety. As Deputy Secretary of the Interior in the Clinton Administration, Garamendi was involved in saving the Headwaters redwood forest, negotiating on water issues, and blocking the Wilson Administration's attempt to open a radioactive waste dump at Ward Valley.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Sierra Club endorses Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante (Dem.) for re-election, based on his record of environmental advocacy in office. Bustamante has used his position to champion environmental causes through the specific duties delegated to him and by taking advantage of his position as a constitutional officer. The Lt. Gov. is a member of the State Lands Commission, which regulates the use of state lands and waterways. Bustamante opposes offshore oil drilling and overdevelopment of the coast and has supported other important environmental causes, like parks bonds and energy conservation. He earned Sierra Club's endorsement when he ran for the job in 1998.
STATE TREASURER
Sierra Club endorses Treasurer Phil Angelides (Dem.) for re-election based on his performance in office, his grasp of key environmental issues, and his commitment to the promotion of smart growth, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Angelides has been one of the most visible proponents of smart growth in California government. He revamped how affordable housing developers qualify for tax credits: instead of a lottery, credits are now awarded for adhering to sustainable growth policies like proximity to transit, retail shops, and schools.
THE CHAPTERS ENTIRE ENDORSEMENT LIST CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB AT: HTTP://SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/VOTE
Cynthia Skovgard
Cynthia is running for office because the "San Marcos City Council has no representation... that addresses controlling growth, managing traffic, or the environmental destruction within our city and its surrounding area." Cynthia has worked to preserve wetlands in the San Marcos Creek and is committed to the Multiple Habitat and Conservation Program.
STATE
Governor - Gray Davis Lt. Governor - Cruz M. Bustamante Secretary of State - Kevin Shelley Treasurer - Phil Angelides Attorney General - Bill Lockyer Insurance Commissioner - John Garamendi Superintendent of Public Instruction - Jack O'Connell 76th Assembly Dist - Vince Hall 78th Assembly Dist - Christine Kehoe 79th Assembly Dist - Juan Vargas Proposition 46, Housing Bond - YES Proposition 50, Water Bond - YES Proposition 51, Transportation Bond - YES
COUNTY
District Attorney - Bonnie Dumanis
CITY OF ENCINITAS
City Council - Dennis Holz City Council - Christy Guerin City Council - Robert Nanninga
CITY OF ESCONDIDO
Mayor - June Rady City Council - Ron Newman City Council - Rod Jensen
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
City Council - Jim Wood City Council - "Sam" Samuel Elvin Williamson El Corazon Initiative - YES
CITY OF POWAY
City Council - Betty Rexford
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FROM YOUR WILL, LIVING TRUST, OR OTHER ESTATE PLANS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT.
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SEPTEMBER 2002:
Larry Hogue, for desert and wilderness work, and committee support and leadership. Jean Costa, for her work on international and trade issues.
We welcome the opportunity to show you the potential benefits of making a gift to support our work. Personal discussions, visits, or written presentations incur no obligation on your part, and of course, all information discussed is confidential. Planned Giving Options: * BEQUESTS: Make a gift to support the environmental work of future generations in your will or living trust. Sample bequest language is available. * RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS: Use your tax deferred retirement plan assets to benefit the environment. * LIFE INCOME GIFTS: Transfer assets to The Sierra Club Foundation and you and your chosen beneficiary receive income for a term of years or for life. After the conclusion of the term, the remainder of the life income gift is distributed to The Foundation. * RACHEL CARSON SOCIETY: We honor and recognize individuals who make a commitment to the environment by including the Sierra Club or The Sierra Club Foundation in their estate plans.
For a confidential discussion of these options to support the Sierra Club legacy in San Diego, please call Geoffrey Smith, Chapter Conservation Coordinator and Advancement Committee Chair, 619.299.1741 office, or 858.442.1425 cell.
OCTOBER 2002:
Document Review team: Martha Coffman - Manager, Joe Zechman, and Margi Day, for excellent work and extra archiving efforts. Bonnie Hough, for work on Ruffin Canyon and in coordinating and educating the public on canyons issues. HS
IN MEMORIUM:
The Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter, is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and long time volunteer, Bill Veis. Bill volunteered in the chapter's bookstore and office for over ten years! Bill was always pleasant and always willing to help in whatever way he could. He loved to travel and frequently provided slide presentations of his trips for the chapter's monthly program and the North County Group. Bill was always thinking "Sierra Club" and "conservation" He would talk about our work with people during his travels and during his daily adventures. Often these folks would become Sierra Club members.
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