Rogue Group Volunteer Information

We are an all-volunteer organization, from our Chair to the Hike Leaders to our newsletter editors. The Rogue Group is very proud of our hardworking volunteers, because without them we wouldn’t exist. Volunteer committees provide the direction for our work. The Executive Committee (ExCom) is an eleven-member “board” and is elected by Group membership.

Executive Committee (ExCom)

Our board of directors, which sets conservation priorities and approves the business of the Rogue Group. The position is a 2-year term. If you can commit a few hours a month and one meeting a month (we have computer conferencing available) and have an interest in the business side of the club, then this might be for you.

Program Chair

Someone who has the skills to put programs together that interest others so they may come and view, explore, enjoy, and protect our wonderful natural environment. We need someone to organize monthly meetings for the general membership of the Rogue Group and the public. We need someone who can launch publicity campaigns to get people to attend Rogue Group general meetings.

Membership Chair

Someone to encourage people to join the Sierra Club (especially the Rogue Group).

Outings Chair

to reorganize our outings leaders and schedule outings, meeting times, and places.

Political Chair

A person to lead us in campaigns to influence policies and actions by our political representatives at the local, state, and national levels.

Someone to handle the Sierra Club calendar sales

from September to January. This is one of our most effective fundraisers.

Website Manager

Some experience with simple html OR be an experienced computer user and willing to learn. Manages the RGSC website for local content, but under the general direction of the Chapter Webmaster. Also maintains our LISTSERVICE.1-2 hours a month.

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In short, we need many people to carry on the traditions of the Rogue Group as active and contributing members of the conservation community that explores, enjoys, and protects the wonderful natural world of Southern Oregon. Contact any of us listed in the Rogue Walker or come to the Executive Committee meetings held the second Tuesday of every month in the meeting rooms of the Ashland Public Library and volunteer as an active member of the Sierra Club. You will be surprised at the talents you have that the Rogue Group Sierra Club can use.

We cannot continue to exist without you! Please volunteer to work on the many necessary, interesting, and constructive conservation projects here in Southern Oregon and in the Pacific Northwest.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS, OR WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER IN A DIFFERENT WAY, please contact John Sully, ExCom board member at tel 541-482-3246 or any other board member.

Volunteer - IT FEELS GOOD!

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Name	Title	Email	Phone
Tom Dimitre	Chair	tdimitre@MIND.net
Bob Palzer	Vice Chair	bob.palzer@sierraclub.org
John Sully	At Large		(541) 482-3246
Joel Peterson	At Large	joelpeterson@charter.net	(541) 955-9224
Elaine Wood	At Large	elayne2@frontiernet.net
Open Seats	At Large	bob.palzer@sierraclub.org

Conservation Coordinators

Name	Title	Email	Phone
Joseph Vaile	Forestlands	joseph@kswild.org
Sally Mackler	Wildlife		(541) 846-6148
Bob Palzer	Air Quality	bob.palzer@sierraclub.org
John Sully	Fish/Water		(541) 482-3246
Open	Trails

Administrative

Name	Title	Email	Phone
Kristi Johnson	Newsletter Editor	walkereditor@hotmail.com
Elaine Wood	Membership Chair	elayne2@frontiernet.net
Open	Outings Chair	bob.palzer@sierraclub.org
Al Collinet	Curry County Section	dewbobal@charter.net
Joel Peterson	Grants Pass Section	joelpeterson@charter.net	(541) 955-9224
Elaine Wood	Illinois Valley Section	elayne2@frontiernet.net	(541) 596-2017

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Mailing Address:

Rogue Group Sierra Club
P.O. Box 727
Ashland, OR 97520