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About
the Sierra Club -
The
Sierra Club is
one of the oldest and largest grass roots environmental organization
in the U.S.A. The
Sierra Club is America's most effective advocate for the environment
and together with its staff and member volunteers help protect
the environment locally and globally.
Sierra
Club's Mission:
"To
Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the wild places on earth; To practice
and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To
educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of
the natural and human environment; And to use all lawful means
to carry out these objectives."
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Sierra
Club's Local Office
8112
W Bluemound Road,
Suite 108
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Phone: 414-453-3127
Fax: 414-476-3970
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About
the Great Waters Group -
The
Great Waters Group represents Sierra Club members in the counties
of Milwaukee; Ozaukee; Waukesha; and Washington. Our local
Sierra Club group is run by member volunteers who provide the group
with leadership and direction.
Explore... (Learning) LEARN
* COLLABORATE * CONTRIBUTE * TAKE ACTION
Great
Waters Group coordinates monthly education programs that provide
Sierra Club members and the general public with notable speakers
that share their knowledge about preserving and enjoying our natural
world. Programs provide a means to get your questions answered. Great
Waters Group Programs are held from September through May. They are
typically held at Mayfair Mall in the Community Room on the lower
level of the Garden Suites East offices. By attending, you
will have the opportunity to meet new people that may share your
interests in local issues, our environment or a travel destination.
Check our Learning Programs page
or our Calendar to find topics that
might interest you and the best way to find us at the mall. Whether
a Sierra Club member or not, feel free to join us!
In
addition to our monthly programs, we also have trained speakers who
can come to you to provide presentations and discuss enviromental
concerns for a group of friends, neighbors or an organization. See
our On Site Presentations page
for more information.
Enjoy... (Outings
and Activities) EXPLORE
NATURE * ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WITH OTHERS
One of the things that the Sierra Club
is known for are its outings. Conducted both nationally and locally,
our outings provide many opportunities to satisfy different interests
to enjoy the outdoors. Our local group's 2008 outings are being
posted. Your options are open, so register and join a group of
friendly, helpful and accommodating members. Oh yes, there might
be some stories along the way too.
Enjoying the outdoors is instilled in
the various outings, activities, and events that Great Waters Group
coordinates and sponsors throughout the year. Check our Outings page
or our Calendar to see what is planned.
Protect
the Planet... (Volunteering) RESEARCH
* COORDINATE * LEAD * HELP OUT * TAKE ACTION TO CORRECT AND PROTECT
Many volunteers are required
to help ensure the Sierra Club is effective in addressing local,
state, and national issues. Volunteers are also needed to increase
public awareness and enjoyment of the outdoors. The opportunities
that our members have available to them are plentiful. You
don't need to become an activist to make a difference! Volunteers
are ALWAYS needed. There are many different types of opportunities
that can accommodate different interests and time commitments. For
additional information and opportunities involved in volunteering,
please see our Volunteer page. If there
are any questions, please contact any Chairperson listed below.
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Group
News: IN-DEPTH
ARTICLES * EVENTS * PROGRAMS * OUTINGS * ACTIVISM
Great
Waters Group Newsletters are
published every other month by our newsletter editor volunteer. Articles
are written by our volunteer members and included in a newsletter.
We also provide local news about
our group with articles that are published on this
website. If you would like to write an article on a subject that
you would like the Great Waters Group members to know more about,
submit your article to our Newsletter Editor noted below. Members
receive newsletters by mail and they are also online for viewing
in Adobe Acrobat format.
Sierra
Club News:
The
Pipeline is published at our local Sierra Club office
by Rosemary Wehnes who is part of our Building Environmental Communities
(BEC) program. eMail Rosemary
if you would like to have this newsletter sent to your inbox.
Sierra
Club's Insider Newsletter is a twice-monthly e-newsletter,
which provides the inside scoop on the latest environmental news,
green living tips, urgent action alerts on important environmental
issues, great outdoor trips, new books and movies to check out,
special offers, and more. For other newsletters see Sierra
Club eMail Newsletters.
John
Muir Letters are available online at the Wisconsin
Historical Society
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Sierra
Club Local Group Leaders & Staff
Great
Waters Group
Volunteer Leadership Council |
Great
Waters Group Chairperson
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Vice
Chairperson &
Transportation Committee Chair
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Secretary
414-258-5624
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Membership
Committee Chairperson &
Community
of Youth Webmaster
*Karen
Jensen
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262-255-3628
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Education Committee
Chairperson
262-786-6624
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Newsletter
Editor &
Conservation
Committee Chair
262-255-3628
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| Program Committee
Chairperson
414-607-6942
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Outings Committee
Chairperson
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Political
Committee Chairperson &
John Muir Chapter (WI) Delegate
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Fundraising Committee
Chairperson
414-228-9512
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| Statewide
Chapter Delegate
414-257-9157
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Energy & Global
Warming Committee Chairperson
414-256-0932
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| Publicity
Committee Chairperson - Open |
Website
Administrator
Craig
Butler |
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Club Staff |
Midwest
Associate Representative
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Conservation
Organizer
Milw.
Office: 414-453-3127
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on name or picture to send an e-mail message
*Elected
Executive Committee (ExCom) Member. Use link for more information
about ExCom
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