Sierra Club San Diego Chapter Serving Imperial and San Diego Counties

Working To Preserve The Special Nature of San Diego for Over Half A Century
Vol 71 No. 3 Visit our website at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org May/June 2012

Chapter Files Suit Against City Of San Diego

Fights Uninformed Decision-making By The City
by Regan Olsson Preserving the special nature of the City of San Diego and Imperial Valley is at the core of why the San Diego Chapter was founded in 1948. But, a recent decision by the City of San Diego could directly affect our community our home. In February, the City of San Diego approved a decision to pursue managed competition of the Miramar Landfill, which allows private firms to compete against city workers for jobs. This option will likely result in far less taxpayer savings and could significantly impact public health, air and water quality, and the several threatened and endangered species. Because this issue is important to the San Diego Chapter, and most importantly, our community, the San Diego Chapter filed a lawsuit on March 26 to rescind the City of San Diegos uninformed decision to outsource the the Miramar Landfill. The lawsuit alleges that the City violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which would require a public review of environmental consequences before the City could take substantial steps to frame and define a project to privatize San Diegos public landfill. Under CEQA, government agencies are required to conduct environmental review and analysis at the time a project is defined and approved, said Craig A. Sherman, the attorney representing the San Diego Chapter. In this case, while the City may not know who its ultimate contractor may be, it knows the project and is required to analyze and avoid adverse effects. The City knowingly failed to conduct any CEQA review and moved forward with approving a privatization project. An environmental review process will allow the City of San Diego and the public the opportunity to identify detailed information about how managed competition will affect the San Diego community and the environment, to evaluate ways to mitigate or minimize environmental impacts of the proposed project, and to allow the City to identify alternatives to the project. To learn how you can support the efforts of the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club, please contact Richard Miller, Development and Membership Coordinator, at 858-569-6005. For more information on the lawsuit, please call Craig Sherman at 619-702-7982.

2012 San Diego Chapter Gala Awards Celebration & Dinner

Proposition 20, 40 Years Protecting Californias Coast June 21, 2012
The San Diego Chapter will host its annual Gala Celebration and Dinner to recognize and commemorate the achievements of community leaders and volunteers who have contributed their time and effort to protecting the environment. The event will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 6 9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on the Bay, downtown San Diego. This years event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the passage of Proposition 20, which created Californias Coastal Commission and the presentation of the Chapters FEAT Awards. The FEAT awards honor those who have contributed their time and effort making connections between the environment and our coastal heritage, to fostering local solutions to protecting our coast, and helping communities make sound environmental decisions about their own future. We are proud to have as our keynote speaker, Mark Massara, a surfer and attorney, and the former Director of the Sierra Clubs California Coastal Campaign. Currently, Mr. Massara focuses on climate change related coastal protection and land use issues. With a predicted 4.5-foot (1.4 m) sea level rise along the California coast in the next 80 years, Massara states, There is no time to waste in implementing aggressive land use retreat and resilient habitat and wetlands protection measures. This years FEAT awardees are California Coastal Commission Staff, San Diego Coast District Office, Unite Here, Local 30 and Dan King, Environmental Program Manager, City of Solana Beach. The celebration also recognizes our outstanding Chapter volunteers who have played an important part in the success of the Chapter.
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Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet

SIERR AN HI SIERRAN
Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet
Sierra Club San Diego Chapter 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101 San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 569-6005 Editor Judy Thomas (619) 462-5168 HSEditor@SierraClubSanDiego.org Creative Director Scott Thomas (619) 462-5168 HSAds@SierraClubSanDiego.org www.thomascreative.com Advertising HSAds@SierraClubSanDiego.org Hi Sierran Committee Chair Dave Grubb davidgrubb@sbcglobal.net Conservation HSConservation@SierraClubSanDiego.org Meetings and Activities scoffice@sierraclubsandiego.org One Club Listserv To subscribe go to: http://lists.sierraclub.org/scripts/wa.exe?index May/June 2012 USPS - 896140 The Hi Sierran is published bi-monthly by the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111, for members in San Diego and Imperial counties. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Diego, CA. Postmaster: Send address changes to Hi Sierran, Sierra Club Member Services P.O. Box 421041 Palm Coast, FL 32142-6417 Send your current mailing label and your correct address to: Sierra Club P.O. Box 421041 Palm Coast, FL 32142-6417 or call Membership Services at 415-977-5653, Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm, Pacific Time. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. Copyright 2012 Sierra Club San Diego, CA (Hi Sierran Newsletter). All rights reserved. Federal copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction by any means without proper consent and imposes fines up to $30,000 for violation. For permission to reproduce or use any material from the Hi Sierran Newsletter, please email HSEditor@sierraclubsandiego.org and explain usage. Thank you.

Summer on Mt. Laguna

This is my second View from the Chair. It provides me an opportunity to discuss pending items and to open a new discussion. The pending business, from the last HiSerran, concerns our annual appeal for member financial support. If you received the appeal and just did not complete your gift; please dust it off and send it in. If you have been thinking about it; now is the time to get that check written or make that donation. The chapter needs your money, your bequest, and your other donations. Please contact our chapter resource development coordinator Mr. Richard Miller and make it rain for us. Richard Miller may be reached at the Chapter office telephone: 858-569-6005 or by e-mail: r m i l l er @ s i er r a clu b s a n d i e go. or g . Currently the planning for the summer season at Mt. Laguna is in full swing. The Mt. Laguna Committee, Stewards, and volunteers are busy getting Foster Lodge, the Cabin and the grounds ready for summer visitors, campers, and event. Some planned events include the Nature Knowledge Workshop, Singles Outings, Angeles Peaks, Young Sierrans, and the Sierra Student Coalitions Summer Program (SPROG). Several families have booked the Lodge for vacations. If you would like to do some tent camping; please consider Mt. Laguna.

Over the June solstice weekend (June 22-24) we will hold our second work Party and Steward training session. If you are interested in becoming one of the Stewards that assists our members in enjoying the Lodge, Cabin and Camping; please attend. The Mt. Laguna Committee will be adding two more members to assist in the governance; so if you are interested please join us. For more information e-mail:MtLaguna@sierraclubsandiego.o rg or call John Stump at 619-281-4688. The Chapter has limited opportunities for students interested in internships. Internships may be through the Chapters San Diego office or at Mt. Laguna. Interested students should contact the Internship Coordinator for the Imperial San Diego Chapter Sierra Club at internship@sierraclubsandiego.org . Persons interested in an internship should first thoroughly research and review materials on the Imperial San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club by using a Web browser and the Sierra Clubs Web page at: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ home/index.asp Persons interested in hands-on environmental efforts or study should review the many web pages on the Mt. Laguna habitat and http://www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland/ A Mt. Laguna cabin and lodge internship presents opportunities for threatened and endangered species studies, habitat conservation and enhancements, and the operation and maintenance of a sustainable education and recreation facility in this setting. The Pacific Crest Trail is adjacent to the Mt. Laguna cabin and lodge. Mt. Laguna has its own rural water system and energy sustainability opportunities. The Mt. Laguna season is generally June 21st to September 16th of each year. Mt. Laguna is rural and one hours drive from San Diego. Some internship housing may be available.

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IN THIS ISSUE:
Work Party/Elections . . . . . . . . . . 5 Nature Knowledge Workshop . . . . . 6 Summer Bus Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter Outings & COL Training . . . 8 Chapter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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San Diego Chapter Annual Gala Celebration & Awards Dinner

6:00pm 9:30pm Holiday Inn on The Bay On the Embarcadero Downtown San Diego 40 Years Protecting Californias Coast Come join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the passage of Proposition 20, which created Californias Coastal Commission. Be part of an extraordinary night to recognize and commemorate the achievements of those who have contributed their time and effort to protecting our coastal environment. Featured Keynote Speaker Mark Massara

June 21, 2012

Former Sierra Club Coastal Places Campaign Director

FEAT Awardees The FEAT awards honor those who have contributed their time and effort to making connections between the environment and social justice, to fostering local solutions to global issues, and helping communities make sound environmental decisions about their own future. California Coastal Commission Staff, San Diego Coast District Office UNITE HERE, Local 30 Dan King, Environmental Program Manager, City of Solana Beach 2012 Chapter Volunteer Awards
Silver Cup Jim Matlock Conservation Activist Cindy Buxton Life Time Achievement Mannie Kugler Outings Leader Diane Purkey Distinguished Achievement Larry Klaasen Political Activist Jan Fuchs Volunteer Award Masada Disenhouse Chapter Service Staff, Chapter and North County Group Wilderness Basic Course

Individual Tickets Sierra Club Member $85 Non Member $100 Sponsorships - Tables of 8 Table Including 1/2 Page Program Ad $800 Table with Preferred Seating and Full Page Program Ad $1,000

Ticket may be purchased at www.sandiego.sierraclub.org, by mail (please include names and if a vegetarian dish is preferred) to the Chapter office or by phone (credit card VISA or M/C) CONTACT: Richard Miller (858) 569-6005 or rmiller@sierraclubsandiego.org
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Call For 2012 Executive Committee Nominations

by Dave Grubb

The Nominating Committee is seeking Chapter members to run for the Able and willing to accept the legal Chapter Executive Committee in the and fiduciary responsibilities of an 2012 Chapter Election. The commitExecutive Committee member tee seeks a diverse pool of candidates, Able to listen and communicate effecbalanced in terms of gender, ethnicity, tively and work in a team environment and geography. The Chapter membership will elect five Executive Committee Able and willing to dedicate sufficient members in 2012. Three will be elected personal time to Executive for three-year terms, and two will be Committee duties elected for two-year terms. Able to think and plan strategically The nominating committee will accept and politically suggested nominations until July 1, Knowledgeable about environmental 2012. The Nominating Committee will contact potential candidates, and and political issues will send a questionnaire to those who Knowledgeable about the structure and request one. After reviewing returned operations of the Chapter questionnaires, the Nominating Experienced as a Club leader Committee will select applicants for interviews. To be considered for an Able and willing to deal with the broad interview, candidates must return range of issues that come before the completed questionnaires to the Executive Committee. The San Diego Nominating Committee by July 20, Chapter Executive Committee is a work2012. The Nominating Committee will ing board. All members are expected to announce its candidates at the August devote sufficient time, energy, and cre8, 2012 Chapter Executive Committee ativity to projects and commitments and meeting. In addition to the nomination to carry them through to their successprocess, the Chapter allows candidates ful conclusion. All Executive Committee to qualify for the ballot by a petition members are expected to: process, as specified in the bylaws. The Executive Committee, composed of nine elected volunteers and an appointed representative from each Chapter Group, has the legal responsibility and authority to oversee all staff and volunteer activities of the Chapter, to establish the Chapters conservation priorities and internal policies, and to adopt and implement the annual budget.

Dedicated to the purposes and goals of the Sierra Club

Election Schedule
Executive Committee Appoints Election/ Nominating Committee: March 14, 2012 Deadline to Submit Names to Nominating Committee for Consideration: July 1, 2012 Deadline for returning questionnaires: July 20, 2012 NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORTS NOMINEES TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: August 8, 2012 Deadline to Submit Petitions to Secretary or Executive Committee Designee (NomCom Chair): Noon PST September 10, 2012 Election Committee Prepares Ballot by October 1, 2012 Ballots shall be printed in the Chapter November/December 2012 Hi Sierran Newsletter. Mailing list for the Chapter newsletter containing ballots shall be obtained from the then current list of members in good standing through the Sierra Club membership data base (HELEN) as of Noon PST October 12, 2012. This mailing list constitutes the voter list for the election. WEEK OF BALLOT MAILING: October 29, 2012 - November 2, 2012 CLOSING DATE OF ELECTION: 5pm PST, December 3, 2012 Election Committee Counts Valid Ballots and Notifies Candidates, ExCom, and Other Interested Parties of Result (as soon as practical after Closing Date) Election Committee hears any complaints from candidates or others, and then formally reports election results to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee hears any appeals of complaints regarding election results; when all appeals have been completed (including appeals of ExCom decisions), it directs destruction of nomination petitions and ballots (at next Executive Committee meeting).

Prepare for and attend monthly meetings each year Participate in conference calls when needed Communicate regularly via e-mail Participate in other meetings on behalf of the Executive Committee or the Chapter. Executive Committee members receive no monetary compensation but may be reimbursed for approved expenses while on Chapter business.

People interested in serving as an Executive Committee member should be:

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Mt. Laguna Steward Training, Work Party, & Elections

Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24
Join fellow Sierrans and friends help spruce up our Mt. Laguna Foster lodge and cabin for the busy summer. This weekend is one of the 4 times a year that club members can contribute to the maintenance of Mt. Laguna and join the cadre of Stewards hosting groups and families using the facility. During the June solstice weekend the Club supplies food and lodging to support volunteer training and clean up activities. On Sunday morning there will be meetings of both the Mt. Laguna Committee and our Chapters Executive Committee (ExCom). This is also your opportunity to start the training to be a volunteer Steward which are the persons authorized to use the facility to host members, their friends and families and groups who want to stay at Mt. Laguna. During this weekend we expect to do some light cleanup and prepare the Lodge for painting. The Mt. Laguna Committee (MLC) will consider and discuss operational issues and elect new committee members. The Chapters Executive Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting and do a mid year update on Chapters progress in meeting its goals and objectives. Persons wanting to serve on the MLC should e-mail MtLaguna@sierraclubsandiego.org Arrive as early as Thursday evening, for an early start on Fridays work. Steward training will take place on Saturday, 9am-3pm. Each day we will conclude by 3pm; so you will have time for an afternoon hike before dinner. The MLC and ExCom meetings will begin after 9 AM Sunday. The MLC meets at 9AM and the ExCom starts at 11 AM. Meals and a bunk provided. Please RSVP to M tLaguna@sierraclubsandiego.org . Bring your painting clothes and a sleeping bag.

Weekdayers in Mt. Laguna

by John Stump

Support your organization by using our gem in the mountains. Treat yourself to a day in Laguna, the sounds of the birds, the smells, the silence, the crunch of your feet on needles and leaves; get your heart and soul back to nature. Give yourself those long open views to contemplate your next moves forward. Are you looking to share gas, have a companion, make new friends, find new places to investigate and get in some hours of exercise? If you are interested in weekday uses in Mt Laguna, please call 619 284 3118 or lcarlock@sdcoe.net.

Spring Mt. Laguna Training & Work Party Success

The spring 2012 Mt. Laguna Work Party and Steward Training exceeded expectations. Six new chapter members participated in the Friday, March 9th Steward training and nine members helped out with Saturday Work Party event. The Steward training on Friday was a suggested by Laurie Carlock and was well attended with participating members Laurie Carlock, Page Williams, Vernon Henry, Anita Dillon, Stephen Scherer, and Joe Major. These new apprentices will now joint host with experienced Stewards; so they can qualify to independently operate the Lodge and cabin for the benefit of Sierra Club members and their guests. On Saturday, March 10th, Isaac Bobadilla, Anne Cook, Sandy Liles, Don Gehring, Joe Major, Stephen Scherer, Vernon Henry, and Page Williams teamed up to get the Lodge and Cabin ready for the busy Summer season. This volunteer team cleaned the Lodge and Cabin carpeting, painted the Lodge Bunkroom, installed a ceiling fan in the Cabin host room, repaired the Lodge bunkroom stairs and installed a handrail, installed safety lattice around the Cabin porch, installed drain pipes for the cabin gutters, cleaned the Lodge blinds, and did many other tasks. A big thank you to the spring work party and to Richard Miller whose efforts made it possible. The next Steward training and work party is the weekend of Friday, June 22nd to Sunday, June 24th-See Page 5 for details. If you can join us please e-mail: MtLaguna@sierraclubsandiego.org or call John Stump at 619-281-4688.

Coming Soon in May!

Please comment on the Cleveland National Forest Supplemental Impact Statement, or SEIS, and Attend the Cleveland Open Houses. Tell the Forest Service to preserve ALL of our Forest Inventoried Roadless areas for the future. These Inventoried Roadless Areas, or IRAs, include Eagle Peak, Cedar Creek, NoName, Sill Hill, The San Diego River, Hauser Canyon, Pine Creek, Barker Valley, Aqua Caliente, near portions of the PCT, the Cuyamacas, Lagunas, Mt Palomar, Lake Morena Area, and Hot Springs Mountain. The Cleveland National Forest site where the notification will be posted is: http://www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland/ Thank you for taking the time to support San Diegos Backcountry!

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We are looking for the next GREAT, YOUNG, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS Ages 14-26+
by Mollie Bigger

Pupping Season for Harbor Seals

By Ellen Shively

Is this YOU, or someone you know?? Sprog: A Training for Change Makers August 5 - 12, 2012 San Diego Chapter Foster Lodge Mt. Laguna, Cleveland National Forest

APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE TIMELINE May 15th - Deadline After May 15th - Rolling Application Review & Acceptance The harbor seal pupping season is designated from 15 December to 15 May at Childrens Pool in La Jolla each year and is now in full swing. There have been 42 births beginning on the 23rd of January. The city places a rope midway on the sands so that visitors may view the mothers and pups interacting from a safe distance as the pups nurse, and the mothers begin a six week series of lessons the young need to learn for survival. The beach and the rope have been under intense scrutiny for many years as opinions vary on how to manage the beach. The city council authorized a closure of the beach to people in May of 2010, but the resolution was deferred due to lack of funding for the permits. An amended mid-year city budget adjustment included the funding last month, so that the plans are now permitted to proceed. Several members of the chapter, including Carol Archibald, Shannon Player, John Hartley and Ellen Shively reminded the council that this measure was long overdue. The next hurdle for the Wildlife Committee is to prepare for the July meeting of the Coastal Commission which will be held locally as placement of a year round rope at the beach will be on the agenda. The current policy of Joint Use has allowed pro-beach proponents unrestricted use of the beach with often perilous effects on seals - such as frequent flushings (escape to the water), premature births and inadvertant separation of mother-pup pairs. If you are interested in this effort to save our seals, or any other local wildlife issues, please contact Ellen Shively, Wildlife chair. See back page for contact information.

All applications submitted before the above listed deadlines will be reviewed, Every year over 200 youth commit one week of their summer to attend the Sierra processed and replied to within a week of Student Coalitions nationally recognized the submission deadline. Programs may fill at either deadline. Apply early for best Summer Leadership Training Program, Sprog! Whether youre a seasoned veteran chance of acceptance. of organizing looking to take your leadSPROG TUITION ership to the next level or a brand new Payment to attend Sprog is available at activist looking to start building a toolkit a reduced rate or assistance with travel for making real change, Sprogs complete expenses may be requested, if necessary. overview of time-tested skills and knowlSprog tuition is all-inclusive, covering edge has something for you. lodging, food, training, and activities. For Application and Information Contact Mallory Flowers Regular - $350/person flowers.mallory@gmail.com Some have called it the best week of their life (no joke; we wouldnt make this stuff up!), Sprog provides a unique space to: Get the tools you need to launch and lead campaigns that win real change. Get connected to a supportive network of passionate peers, fighting the good fight in your region. Learn how to confront oppression and create inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to succeed in your work. Develop your personal potential as a leader. Training topics include: Strategy and Campaign Planning Working with the media Effective Facilitation for Meetings and Groups Confronting Oppression Grassroots Outreach To attend, please fill out the application. Available on the San Diego Chapter Web Site : www.sandiego.sierraclub.org This will allow you to get the best price. Payment is NOT due until after your application is accepted. Group Rate** - $300/person Donation*** - $350+ The SSC does not profit from Sprog tuition. These rates are set to cover the expenses of Sprog participants and our volunteer trainers as well as offer tuition waivers to participants who are not able to afford the full rate. Tuition is offered on a sliding scale with anything above the posted rates considered a donation to our program. Thank you for paying a rate that suits your finances. Without this money we would not be able to train 200+ grassroots leaders every year! *Early Bird rates were available to applicants who submit applications before the April 15th Early Bird deadline. **Group rates available to participants who apply with 3 or more people from the same school or organization. ***Donations go towards covering the expenses of participants who cannot pay the full rate. Richard Miller, San Diego Chapter Development Coordinator 858-569-6005 Mollie Bigger, San Diego Chapter Conservation Committee Chair 619-549-7779.

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Memorial Day Backpack Bus Trip 2012

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/bus/

Independence Day Backpack Bus Trip 2012 Yosemite National Park

June 29 - July 4, Friday - Wednesday Coordinator: Bob Smillie, robert.smillie@cox.net 858-748-4385 Cost: $225, Deposit $25. Full amount due June 1. Join us for 4 backpacks along the Tioga Rd in the Yosemite high country. Mail your deposit or full amount (payable to Sierra Club) to Robert Smillie, 13527 Maryearl Ct. Poway, CA, 92064. Please include your trip preference, phone number, return address, and e-mail address (or 3 SASE). Trip 1: Glen Aulin (M5A) Leader: Needed. Base Camp in developed campground near spectacular California Falls. Day hike to major falls on Tuolumne River. Trip 2: Vogelsang via Rafferty Creek (M7B) Leader: Rob Langsdorf Asst: Mike Fry Visit Ansel Adams favorite place in the Sierra Nevada: Lyle Fork of the Merced River. Optional climb Mt. Ansel Adams, and other nearby peaks. Trip 3: Ten Lakes Basin (M10B) Leader: Needed 30-mile loop up Yosemite Creek to Ten Lakes, Polydome Lakes, May Lake, and a climb of Mt. Hoffman. Meet bus at Tenaya Lake. Trip 4: Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River (M10C) Leader: Needed 30-mile loop from White Wolf to Tuolumne Meadows along the mighty Tuolumne. See the Muir Gorge in full flood, and three of Yosemites major falls: Water Wheel, LeConte, and California falls.

Labor Day Backpack Bus Trip 2012 TBA

Refund Policy: Note that sickness or injury does not play a part in refunds. Full Refund: 1.We cancel the trip. 2. The leader determines you shouldnt be on the trip. 3. You find your own replacement and they reimburse you. Partial Refund: 1.We find your replacement and keep only your deposit. 2.We cant replace you, but we get a refund (or are not charged) by our providers because of your absence. You get back whatever we get back. No refund: You cancel and we cant replace you. CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

May 24 - 28, Thursday Monday Coordinator: Howard Kellogg hkellogg@earthlink.net or 760-996-5581 Leaders: Mike Fry, Pat and Larry Klaasen, Pauline Jimenez, Brian Swanson Cost: $200, Deposit $20. Full Payment due May 1. Join us for the Memorial Day Weekend in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA). We will all base camp at the Red Rock Campground and do day hikes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Send your deposit or full amount (payable to Sierra Club) with return address, phone number, email address (or 3 SASE) to Howard Kellogg, 427 Russell Road, Brawley, CA, 92227-3026. Red Rock Canyon is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas, NV. The area is 195,819 acres and has more than 30 miles of hiking trails. The unique geologic features, plants and animals of Red Rock Canyon NCA represent some of the best examples of the Mojave Desert. The Red Rock Canyon NCA contains over 40 springs, as well as, many natural catchment basins (known as tanks or tinajas). With the presence of dependable water, plant and animal life is richer and more concentrated than in the surrounding desert. There are pictographs and agave roasting pit remains from early Indian encampments. The earliest evidence of humans in the general area indicates humans were present approximately 12,000 years ago.

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619-479-3412 or ellenshively@sbcglobal.net Assistant: Needed

Time to stretch our legs and get back into the mountains after the winter rains. Well park our cars at Stonewall Mine and Museum by 9:00 am and look over some of San Diegos lively backcountry history. Then well begin our ascent on the eastern trail to the Peak (5730)for lunch. Well return to the cars via the Paso nature trail across the street, then the horse camps and identify some of the flowering and native vegetation. Bring two qts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 ** Dayhike (M4B) Cowles Mountain Hike From Barker Way Contact: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 Assistant: Henry Wilson
Abs? What are abs? Where? Oh, theyre hidden abs. Join us on this fun, fast- paced evening conditioning hike up the trail less traveled to the top of Cowles Mountain. Well cover very basic astronomy at the summit, with our great view of the night sky, then loop back down on the dirt fire road. Bring your flashlight and a light jacket. Call for required signup and any changes.

Sunday, May 13, 2012 Dayhike (M11C) Kelly Ditch Both Ways Contact: Mark Brown 619-980-6311 or mrbrown@san.rr.com Assistant: Needed
A happy hike for active Mothers. Bring hiking boots, sun screen, lunch, 3 quarts of water, a flashlight & other just in cases...$10 to car pool and dinner money for the best Mexican food in San Diego on the return thru Ramona. Hike down & up the Kelly Ditch 1600 loss/ gain & 1000 gain/loss. Just shoe up for this 7 to 8 hour yet moderate 11 mile hike thru beautatious nature at 7:30 am at the ScrippsPoway P n R left & behind the gas station at the light just east of the 15. No sign-ups. ?s mrbrown@san.rr.com Open to Main.

Saturday, May 26, 2012 Dayhike (E4A) Coasters Sat Oceanside Beach Contact: Mac Downing 858-490-0583 or M2CDOW4@yahoo.com Assistant: Needed
Beautiful 9 am beach walk in Oceanside. Great scenes. Bring water and comfortable hiking shoes or boots. Rain or drizzle cancels. Optional sack lunch at end. Hike limited to 20 sign up Email (prefer) or call Mac.

Saturday, May 05, 2012 ** Dayhike (M7B) San Elijo Lagoon Contact: Sondra Morison skbrian@earthlink.net Assistant: Needed
Enjoy a morning hike in one of San Diegos largest coastal wetlands, the San Elijo Lagoon. This ecological reserve is approximately 1,000 acres and contains six plant communities, ranging from mixed chaparral to coastal strand. This diverse habitat supports over 300 species of plants, over 20 spieces of fish, over 20 species of reptiles and amphibians, 24 speicies of mammals and over 295 bird species. In addition to hiking through diverse habitats within the reserve, looking for wildlife, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the California Coastal Trail and Coastwalk. Wear hiking boots or shoes with good soles, bring plenty of water and snacks. Anticipate returning to cars between 12 and 1 pm.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 ** Dayhike (M6C) Cowles Mountain Big Rock Park Evening Hike Contact: Diane Purkey: 619-865-8598 Assistant: Henry Wilson
Take a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock side of San Diegos highest point. Learn about the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a munchie. Call for required signup and any changes.

Sunday, May 27, 2012 Dayhike (M11B) Big Laguna Loop Contact: Mark Brown 619-980-6311 or mrbrown@san.rr.com Assistant: Needed
This classic beauty is a moderate 5 to 6 hour hike with little elevation change still but a good workout. Well meet at the P n R at 8: 00 am at the Grossmont-Jackson exit off the 8 behind the Red Lobster. Bring 3 quarts of water, lunch, hiking boots & other essentials...$10 car pool money. Sign-ups not required but do if youre car camping with us that night &/or going on the PCT hike the next day. ? mrbrown@san.rr.com Open to main.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Dayhike (M7B) Santa Ysabel, East Osp Contact: Pat Gifford 858-453-4595 or flowermusic@sbcglobal.net Assistant: Needed
The 3800 acres between Santa Ysabel and Julian is home to meadow larks, spotted owls, golden eagles, live oak and sycamores along an idyllic stream winding through rolling hills, We will check on the progress of young pines sprouted since the 2003 fires. Take Hwy 78 to Julian. Main St. becomes Farmers Road. Continue on Farmers to Wynola Rd., make a R then a quick L back to Farmers Rd. Go about 1 mi. past the Vulcan Mtn. sign to the Santa Ysabel staging area on the left. A porta potty is available. Thomas Bros. p 1136 A1.Heavy rain cancels. Rain prior to May 16 may close the preserve. Call leader to verify. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes. Meet at the Farmers Rd staging area at 9:30am. Mission Valley carpool leaves at 8:00am.

Saturday, May 05, 2012 Dayhike (E4A) Coasters Saturday - East San Elijo Hike/picnic Contact: Mac Downing 858-490-0583 or M2Cdow4@yahoo.com Assistant: Needed
Bring water NO hike reservations. Picnic 11:45 costs $5, RSVP by May 3, Peg 760 753-0899, or DavidGrubb@sbcglobal.net, turkey or veggie. Meet 9 am. From hwy 5 drive east on Lomas Santa Fe Drive to El Camino Real. Go north on El Camino Real past San Dieguito County Park. Its 1.1 miles north to trailhead from Lomas Sante Fe Drive. Trailhead west side of El Camino Real, Thomas 1167-J5.

Sunday, May 27, 2012 Dayhike (E0A) Memorial Day Eve Car Camp Contact: Mark Brown 619-980-6311 or mrbrown@san.rr.com Assistant: Needed
Informal car camp for those doing hikes Saturday & Sunday or simply a poor woman/ mans holiday for any combination or none of the above. Am I perfectly clear? Though do let me know what youd like to do in this regard...mrbrown@san.rr.com

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 ** Dayhike (M7B) Stonewall Peak And Mine Contact: Ellen Shively

Monday, May 28, 2012 Dayhike (M13D) Pct - Kitchen Creek Falls To The Top Contact: Mark Brown 619-980-6311 or mrbrown@san.rr.com Assistant: Needed
Hike the PCT from Boulder Oaks off the 8, stopping at the falls, to Burnt Rancheria at

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the top in this relatively gradual, 3000 in 13 miles for 8 or 9 hours, yet thoroughly great workout with studendous views & unburnt forests. You may either meet us at 8:30 am at Boulder Oaks or come on the hike and/or car camp the day before but sign-up to let me know at mrbrown@san.rr.com Open to Main.

Wilderness Basics Course Snow Camp March 2012

by Mike Fry I had 11 students, and 2 assistants. There were 14 of us in all. The weather forecast was for snow and wind, and we got some of each. It snowed about a foot, and the wind was strong at times. The snow didnt start until dinner time, and that is usually unpleasant when you are snowcamping. You just have to sit out in the snow kitchen in weather while the stoves are going. I plan to have a tarp roof next year. There was at least 5 feet of snow, just north of the Mammoth Mtn Ski Area. The tunnel entrance of the igloo was pretty deep, and it looked like I was about to reach the ground. My large group made the igloo construction quick. In 3 hours, we built two igloos and a snow kitchen. This time, I marked the ends of the 3 long snow saws at 8 inches. This allowed the students to make much more consistently sized snow blocks. In the past, the block thickness varied from 4 inches to 18 inches. There was room to sleep 8 people in the two igloos, but only 4 did.

I supplied the students with skis, boots, and poles from my sand dune collection. That collection is about 30 years old, so I have quite a bit of repairs to make before next season: two skis, one boot, and 4 poles. Our last scheduled trip was to Clair Tappaan Lodge April 12. They had plenty of snow, and were having a sale to attract more guests. They only charged $50 per night for lodging and 3 meals. They did not charge for snow shoe rentals, and they did not charge for XC ski lessons.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ** Dayhike (M4C) Cowles Mountain Evening Hike From Barker Way Contact: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 Assistant: Robert Burroughs
Abs? What are abs? Where? Oh, theyre hidden abs. Join us on this fun, fast- paced evening conditioning hike up the trail less traveled to the top of Cowles Mountain. Well cover very basic astronomy at the summit, with our great view of the night sky, then loop back down on the dirt fire road. Bring your flashlight and a light jacket. Call for required signup and any changes.

Sunday, June 17 Tijuana Estuary Loop Bicycle Ride (M25) Leader: Fern Siegel, 619-583-3261. Assistant Leader: Ellen Scott, 858-456-7849
From downtown San Diego, lets head to Coronado via Gordy Shields Bridge and The Strand, visiting Tijuana Estuary Nature Preserve en route. Well also trace the new Bayshore Bike Path through the wetlands and past the salt flats. Expect 30 easy miles at 10-12 mph average. Lunch at a pier-side caf, then head home at your leisure via the ferry which runs on the half-hour. Ferry fare is $4.25; bikes ride free. This ride is open to all Sierra Club members and their friends. A bicycle helmet and water are required.

Snow Camp attendee, Ed Dabrowski

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 ** Dayhike (M6C) Cowles Mountain Evening Hike From Mesa Road Contact: Diane Purkey: 619-865-8598 Assistant: Henry Wilson
Night hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn about the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a munchie. Call for required signup and any changes.

Mt. Laguna Lodge & Cabin

The San Diego Chapter Foster Lodge, Cabin and campgrounds is in the Cleveland National Forest 12 mi. north of I-8 on Sunrise Highway across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground. Both the Lodge and Cabin are available by reservation for exclusive use. When not reserved the facility is operated on a hostel/ shared use basis. Please check the Mt. Laguna calendar for availability and operating days/hours.
Mt Laguna FEES Per day/night Exclusive Lodge or Cabin Use: Hostel bunk & community facility use, per person: Tent Camping for 3 & community facility use: Day Use per vehicle (if no overnight stay): Overnight Vehicle parking per visit $250 $10 $10 $10 $ 5 2 pm-12 Noon 2 pm-12 Noon 2 pm-12 Noon Day use 2 pm-12 Noon

DIFFICULTY E -Easy M -Moderate H -Hard S -Strenuous V -Very Strenuous ELEVATION CHANGE A Less than 500 ft. B 500-1,000 ft. C 1,001-2,000 ft. D 2,001-3,000 ft. E Over 3,000 ft.
Complete current listings, http://sandiego.sierraclub.org. Get Outdoors. All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. Outings are for adults 18+ and no pets.

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge
Email reservations to: MtLaguna@sierraclubsandiego.org or Call: 858-569-6005

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MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Monthly programs are free and open to the public and are held on the third Friday at 7:30pm at the Joyce Beers Center located at 3900 Vermont St., San Diego, CA. Across the Street from Trader Joes. Additional parking is available under Trader Joes and Ralphs Market. Program Chair: Mannie Kugler - (619) 585-3773

May 18

The Appalachian Trail: 8 years, 19 trips from San Diego

Karen Friedrichs
The Appalachian Trail, a National Scenic Trail, is a 2,181 mile footpath along the Appalachian Mountain Range in the eastern United States. While traversing 14 states, it has one of the most abundant collections of natural and cultural resources in the National Park System. Since being completed in 1937, it is estimated that four million people now enjoy the trail in some way. There are over 250 threesided shelters along the path through more than 250,000 acres of public land. Upon retirement Karen Friedrichs, set out to do a few days of backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. As it happened this was the first week of what was to become an eight year journey of a lifetime. Come and see what it is like to travel from Georgia to Maine at two miles per hour. Enjoy photos of the abundant flora, fauna and historical points of interest along the way. For more information you may go to www.trailjournals.com/whispersjournal. Karen Friedrichs, aka Whisper a retired elementary teacher from the San Diego Unified School District, had as one of her goals of retirement to hike a bit on the Appalachian Trail. As a native San Diegan she was fascinated by the Green Tunnel which typifies the Appalachian Trail. Shes also hard at work on the United States high points, California and Colorado fourteeners, and a host of other hiking goals.

June 15

San Diego Canyonlands

Eric Bowlby
Executive Director of San Diego Canyonlands will talk at the June 15th Monthly Program on the progress of the new non-profit and on their efforts to dedicate 10,000 acres of city owned land. Starting in 1999 as a committee of Sierra Club members steering a Canyons Campaign, San Diego Canyonlands (SDCL) emerged as a new nonprofit in February 2008. The mission is to promote, protect and restore the natural habitats in San Diego County canyons. Our grassroots organizing programs have established thirty-six sustainable stewardship, or Friends groups for canyons throughout San Diego County. SDCL has also collaborated with several partners to develop programs for youth to participate in recreational, educational, and hands-on stewardship activities. On an annual basis SDCL directly serves an average of 1800 youth and 3000 adults and generates about 13,000 volunteer hours for the canyons. The numbers are growing each year. The budget has grown from $130,000 to $409,500.

SDCL has recently been able to hire ten additional program staff through generous funding from Price Charities. This year SDCL is hoping to usher 10,000 acres through the process for dedication which will galvanize decades of planning and advocacy to preserve our citys unique land form, biodiversity, and cherished canyons. For more details and to see maps of the areas proposed for dedication, visit the SDCL website: www.sdcanyonlands.org.

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The ClimateTransportation War: SANDAG Fights the Transportation Plan Lawsuit

ignored our grandchildrens right to a world free of the apocalyptic consequences of unbounded planetary warming. Soon after the RTP2050 adoption, the Cleveland National Forest Foundation and the Center for Biological Diversity filed suit By Mike Bullock, against the SANDAG Boards work. Chapter Transportation Chair Surprising no one, the Sierra Club (technically it was Sierra Club On October 28, 2011, our SANDAG California) joined the suit. It a stunBoard (our mayors and County ning and historic move, the AG also Supervisors) adopted a $214 biljoined the lawsuit! lion dollar Regional Transportation Plan, RTP2050, thus ignoring years To the date of this writing, the of Chapter efforts to get them to SANDAG Board has refused to do better. Shortly before adoption, budge. They are ready to spend at the SANDAG Board had received least two million hard-earned tax a letter from the office of Attorney dollars to fight the lawsuit, so that General Kamala Harris informing they can continue to expand our them that their proposed plan and freeway systems, ignoring all of the Environmental Impact Report failed alternatives that this chapter and othto obey California Environmental ers have been proposing, for many Quality Act law and failed to achieve years. This is a classic battle between the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction environmentalists, who want to cure trajectory mandated by our current congestion, and the highway lobby and previous governor. This trajectory members, who wants to expand conis what climate scientists put forth in gestion. 2005, for world-wide adoption, as a (The next time you are stuck in trafminimum to achieve climate stabilific, thank the highway lobby. They zation. From SANDAGs own modhave you exactly where they want eling, it is not possible to get those you. We want equity and environreductions if the transportation plan mentally-sound solutions to congescontinues to add freeway lanes. By tion.) adopting RTP2050, our Mayors and Supervisors ignored the AG letter and

This is not a spectator sport. Please contact your City Council and/or the SANDAG Board and tell them to add the changes our chapter has been advocating to RTP2050 so that the needed GHG reductions can be achieved and congestion can be solved. These changes including putting transit first, for example by reallocating SANDAG Transnet money, earmarked for freeway expansion, to transit; adopting active transportation (walking, biking, and skateboarding, for example) programs on a GHG-reduction-per-dollar-spent basis; and unbundling the cost of car parking. This last item can be mandated by SANDAG telling the Cities and County that the Transnet money allocated for road maintenance will not be provided if they refuse to unbundle parking costs. (Off-street parking ordinances belong to the local governments.) SANDAG has billions of dollars that could be used to develop and install systems that could implement the unbundling, but so far, our mayors and County Supervisors insist on a Business As Usual (BAU) approach, climate be damned. And they are willing to fight our AG, with our tax dollars, for the privilege. Please ask them to stop. For more details, contact our Transportation Chair, Mike Bullock at mike_bullock@earthlink.net.

Chapter Bike Section

The weekend of March 10, a band of merry cyclers from the Sierra Club Bicycle Section descended on Anza Borrego State Park in search of big-horned sheep, wildflowers, and breath-taking views. Here are the sheep we encountered, crafted not by Mother Nature, but by Ricardo Breceda whose metal sculptures abound in the Park. Brecedas artwork was featured at a recent San Diego Chapter meeting.

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Sierra Club Fundraising Trip

Vicki Lee Chair, Sierra Club California

Big, No-Cost Donations When You Buy or Sell a Home

If you could generate a big donation for Sierra Clubs San Diego Chapter without writing a check, would you? . . . Of course you would!
Now you can create that zero-cost donation maybe your donation biggest everwhenever you are thinking of buying or selling a property. Its possible through our new partnership with My Broker Donates. My Broker Donates empowers you to generate donations when you buy or sell a home.

Californias 13 Sierra Club chapters speak with one voice in the State Capitol--as the clear conscience of the states environmental movement. Our volunteers, staff lobbyists, organizers, policy experts, and consultants have influenced every notable, groundbreaking state-level environmental policy adopted in California in the last 25 years. To help support our Sacramento program, the Sierra Club California has joined with the Angeles Chapter to offer a fundraising trip to Historical Virginia. If youre a history buff who likes to amble through Americas past, please come along on this September trip. For application forms send email to Mike Sappingfield, at mikesapp@cox.net, Subject line: Sierra Club California Virginia Trip, or, if you prefer mail service, send request to Mike Sappingfield at 25352 Via Juanita, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691 and include 2 SASE. Trip leaders Mike and Patty Sappingfield are very popular and participants often return for their other trips. Mike has lead Club trips for 17 years, both in the US and Costa Rica. Patty became a certified leader 3 years ago, and has assisted or led two or more trips a year since then. Mary Morales has been leading weekend Bus trips for the Club for over 8 years. These 3 leaders have worked together on trips to the Redwoods, Black Hills, Washington, DC and New Mexico. Visit the link below for itineray and all the details: http://sierraclubcalifornia.org/2012/02/ 01/historical_virginia_trip/

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My Broker Donates can help you find a best-in-market agent because it has access to agent data that isnt available to the public. They screen the agents qualifications and you choose the agent you like best. So, contact My Broker Donates before you engage a real estate professional. Even if you have an agent you already love, you can still generate a big donation for Sierra Club. These are real estate transactions that are going to happen either way. Shouldnt your Sierra Club Chapter benefit from them? Just go to our web site www.sierraclub.sandiego.org and click on the My Broker Donates button. Or scan this QR code with your smart phone to get instant access.

(please wear blue; well have stretches of blue fabric). Part of an international day of action on climate change; endorsed by Sierra Club San Diego.

Raise awareness about Climate Change

Saturday, May 5, 10:30am - 12:30 p.m.
Mission Beach (parking lot south of Belmont Park) Join us to bring attention to projected impacts of climate change in San Diego County. Well highlight sea level rise and coastal flooding by forming a big blue human wave

For more info and rsvp at www.SanDiego350.org

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May 18 7:30pm The Appalachian Trail: 8 years, 19 trips from San Diego
Karen Friedrichs Sponsor: San Diego Chapter

June 15 7:30pm - San Diego Canyonlands

All Activities are held at the Chapter Office unless otherwise stated: 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92111. Our entrance is on the west end of the front building of Kearny Office Park, just west of I-163 and on the north side of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Other environmental and activist events are posted at www.sdeln.org physicist and ecologist, Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature. Eric Bowlby Sponsor: San Diego Chapter

June 1, 6:30 pm Movie: WASTELAND, 1 Hour 39 Minutes

Documentary filmmaker Vic Muniz is a successful Brazilian artist centered in Brooklyn, New York. In his desire to give back to Brazil and his roots, he chooses to celebrate the humanity, diversity and beauty of the pickers of the worlds largest waste dump on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, who sort out the recyclable objects they can sell in order to eke out a meager living. His film speaks to the problems created by the manufacture, packaging and sale of disposable goods as well as the resulting economic injustice.

1st FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT May 4, 6:30 pm Movie: QUEEN OF THE SUN: WHAT ARE THE BEES TELLING US? 82 Minutes
Winner of 10 awards, this film presents a profound alternative look at the global bee crisis. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world, including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Indian

CHAPTER ANNUAL GALA & AWARDS DINNER June 21, 2012, 6:00pm 9:30pm Holiday Inn on the Bay, On the Embarcadero Downtown San Diego 40 YEARS PROTECTING CALIFORNIAS COAST
Come join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the passage of Proposition 20, which created Californias Coastal Commission. Be part of an extraordinary night to recognize and commemorate the achievements of those who have contributed their time and effort to protecting our coastal environment and our volunteers who have served the Chapter. For tickets and more information, see the article on page 1 or contact Richard Miller at 858-569-6005 or email to rmiller@sierraclubsandiego.org. For up to date info on our activities http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/Xcalendar

3rd FRIDAY MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAM

Our outstanding monthly travelogues or lecture/slide shows and chapter news. See the ad on page 10 for more details. Location: Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont Street in Hillcrest, 7:30pm. Contact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773

San Diego Chapter Outings Leader Training

The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth In order to more effectively carry out this purpose, we need you as an outing leader.
To become a Level I Chapter Outings Leader (Lead day hikes and car camps) you must:
Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #101, San Diego, CA 92111. Bring note-taking materials.

May 10th and May 19th, 2012

Level I Chapter Outings Leader Training involves completion of BOTH of the following sessions:

Session One: Tuesday, May 10th 5:30pm 9:30pm at the Club Office 8304

Session Two: Saturday, May 19th, 8:30am to about 5:00pm How To Sign Up: Send email beginning April 23rd to
SDCOLsignup@yahoo.com. Include your full name, postal mailing address, phone number and your Sierra Club member number (appears above you name on Sierra Magazine) in your message. You will receive confirmation of your sign up. The training class will be limited to the first 20 qualified persons who sign up. Sign-ups will be accepted beginning April 23rd and will continue until the class is full or until 6:00pm Monday, May 7th, whichever comes first. If you do not have email, you may sign up by calling (858) 272-4495 between 9am and 9pm beginning April 4th If you are not a Sierra Club member, or have not been one long enough to acquire a member number, you may not attend this training. Training is held twice a year. The next training will be October 4th and 13th, 2012. Information on how to join the Sierra Club can be found online at www.sierraclub.org.

1. Have been on at least four Sierra Club outings. 2. Be a Sierra Club Member 3. Be at least 18 years of age. 4. Attend all of both days of Level I Chapter Outing Leader training. 5. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aid card or equivalent before proceeding to step 6. 6. Plan, publish and execute before May 19, 2013, two outings on which experienced leaders evaluate you.

No late registrations or walk-ins will be accepted for this training.

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Classified Ads
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Classified Ad Rates and Information:

Sierra Club Members (up to 25 words) Private party $10 + $.50 per additional word. Business-$15 + $.50 per additional word. Non-Members (up to 25 words) Private party-$15 + $.50 per additional word. Business-$20 + $.50 per additional word Payment must be made at time of submission by check to: Sierra Club San Diego 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101 San Diego, CA 92111 Attn: HiSierran Treasurer Send ad to: HSAds@sierraclubsandiego.org

Got An Old Car?

Do you have a vehicle you want to get rid of, but you dont want to hassle with selling it? DONATE IT to the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club! You can do this by visiting www.cars4causes.net or by calling (800) 766-2273 or email e3c@cars4causes.net. Be sure to tell them that the information is for the Sierra Club Foundation, San Diego Chapter, so we receieve the funds. Thank you!

MT. LAGUNA LODGE & CABIN:

Group events at the Sierra Clubs Foster Lodge or Cabin in the beautiful Laguna Mountains. Full kitchen and rustic accommodations for overnight stays. Available for holistic and religious retreats, clubs, family celebrations, weddings. Rate of $250 per night, can accommodate 14-25. Email reservation requests to: MtLaguna@sierraclubsandiego.org or Call: 858-569-6005 and leave a message for Foster Lodge.

KAUAI CONDO: HANALEI BAY RESORT

Amenities include lagoon-shaped pool, hot tub, tennis courts. Swim, snorkel (5 minute walk to beach), kayak, golf, hike rugged Na Pali Coast Trail. Newly remodeled 1 BR/1 BA. For details, photos, see web ad at http://www.vrbo.com/159425 Discounted rates from $89 per night. Non-smokers only. jmullen805@cox.net

MAMMOTH CONDO
Skiing, biking, fishing, hiking--just getting away for the weekend. 3 BD, 2 BA, full kitchen, fireplace, pool, spa, sauna. $75 summer, $175 winter. CALL BRAD: (619) 804-5616

For more information, please call (858) 569-6005

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.

Sierra Singles
Hikes, Bonfires, Concerts, Volleyball, Movies, Picnics, Dancing, Car Camps and more. Couples Welcome! For more information, call (858) 657-0502 or email ssinglesmembership@gmail.com
Annual Email Membership Only $10.00 Enjoy!!

We offer bicycle rides for all levels and distances (beginner to fastpaced) throughout the 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 newsletter. Check us out at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle
For a free sample of our newsletter OutSpoken, phone Tom Yager (760) 479-0187 or email: Membership@sdscbs.org.

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Bill Tayler
San Diego, ICO Co-Chair

Exploring Borrego Palm Canyon

by Al Fein In late March I brought a group of children and adults who live in Oceanside to Borrego Palm Canyon. This day touched my heart like most Inner City Outing trips have. The children were completely out of their element, in unfamiliar territory, with concerned comments being shared amongst themselves about wild animals, poisonous snakes and spiders. The view looking up the canyon from the trailhead has overlapping canyon walls which blend together, and unless you have journeyed up these desert canyons before, your view may collapse the subtle layering of those canyon walls into one big hill. I overheard the following comment after I pointed in the direction we would be hiking, Theres nothing out there. But as usual, within a minute of heading up the trail there was nothing but smiles and laughter from the children.
Gala-continued from page 1

The following was written by one of our agency representatives: When I first heard that we were going to the desert to go hiking I was pessimistic to the idea that the desert had exciting trails to explore. I thought the desert is flat, what could there possibly be to climb? Our arrival at the desert reinforced my perception: My first thought was that we were going to walk toward the bottom of a mountain and back. There was mention of an oasis with palm trees and a waterfall in the distance, but from my point of view all I saw was sand, bushes and a mountain. But the actual hike oasis was amazing. Hearing the kids excitement as we made our way through the rigorous paths brought me back to a time in my childhood when curiosity consumed me and anything was possible. When we arrived at the oasis I felt very proud of myself, not because I had made it to the end of the trail but because I did not allow myself to abandon my childhood. The hiking trip was filled with little treasures, the most valuable one was learning that the eyes are quick to judge, but the spirit of curiosity is strong. Adrian Mendoza, Community Housing Works.

Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club outreach program that provides free wilderness experiences to urban youth, to help them realize the wonders of exploring the outdoors, develop the skills to do it safely, and nurture a desire to protect natural spaces. Please visit our website at http:// sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/. New Volunteer Orientations 6:30 to 7: 30 PM every 3rd Thursday of the month, at the San Diego Chapter office: 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 101. Anyone interested in ICO is welcome to attend. Please contact Jim Davis for more information: email jimdavis77@cox.net or call 760-739-8407. Join us on an ICO Trip Want to see us in action? Join us as a guest on a day trip. Please check the ICO calendar at http:// sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/ and contact the leader listed for more information. How to Donate We appreciate your support helping us to provide exciting, safe adventures free of charge. To receive a tax credit for your donation, please make your check payable to Sierra Club Foundation/ San Diego ICO and send to: San Diego ICO c/o Mike Gilligan, 4920 Uvada Place, San Diego 92116 Contact info for this article: Bill Tayler, e-mail: bill.tayler@sandiego.sierraclub.org

This years Chapter Volunteer Awardees are:

Conservation Activist Award Cindy Buxton Outings Leadership Award Diane Purkey Political Activist Award Jan Fuchs Chapter Service Award Staff, Chapter Wilderness Basic Course and Staff, Wilderness Basic Course, North County Group Volunteer of the Year Award Masada Disenhouse Distinguished Achievement Award Larry Klaasen Life Time Achievement Award Mannie Kugler Silver Cup Award Jim Matlock

This event brings together Sierra Club members and suporters, community activists, elected officials and dignitaries to celebrate the special nature of San Diego and Imperial counties and to raise funds for the San Diego Chapters programs that help protect the regions environment. A reception to honor the award recipients precedes the event, which includes a silent auction, dinner program, and awards presentation. Join us as we make this an unforgettable evening of inspiration and reverence, honoring our 2012 FEAT awardees who have contributed the time and effort to be called stewards of the environment. (See Ad on page 3 for more details).

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San Diego Chapter

8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101 San Diego, CA 92111
On the north side & just west of the 163.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am 5:00pm Phone: 858-569-6005 email: scoffice@sierraclubsandiego.org Development Coordinator: Richard Miller email: rmiller@sierraclubsandiego.org www.sandiego.sierraclub.org

Committee & Contact Information

Meetings are held at the Sierra Club office or conference room unless otherwise indicated. CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Meets 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Chapter Office. Chair: C. Mollie Bigger (619) 549-7779 cmbigger@cox.net Forest & Wilderness Meets 1st Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Cindy Buxton (619) 934-0323 iokuok2@hotmail.com Climate Change Meets 1st Monday at 6:30 pm. Masada Disenhouse - mdisenhouse@cox.net Jean Costa (619) 463-0721 International Meets 4th Monday at 6:30 pm. Jean Costa (619) 463-0721 Transportation Meets 4th Thursday even numbered months, 4: 45 pm, Casa de Reyes Restaurant, Old Town Mike Bullock (760) 754-8025 mike_bullock@earthlink.net Wildlife Ellen Shively (619) 479-3412 ellenshively@sbcglobal.net Save Local Solar Campaign Organizer: Pete Hasapopoulos (760) 580-0117 phasapopoulos@hotmail.com OUTINGS COMMITTEE Meets quarterly, call for information. Chair: Jim Matlock (858) 748-4634 Bus Trips Mike Fry (858) 748-5166 Chapter Outings Leadership Training (COL) Skip Forsht (858) 272-4495 sdcoltraining@yahoo.com Leadership Review & Safety Committee Starla Rivers (858)-874-6908 sriverssd@sbcglobal.net Pacific Crest Trail Rob Langsdorf (858) 454-4777 SDSCPCTS@yahoo.com Ski Meets 2nd Thursday 6 pm (Nov-Mar) Mike Fry (858) 748-5166 Wednesday in the Mountains Dale Laney (619) 574-6838 ddlaney2@gmail.com POLITICAL Meets 1st Tuesday 11 am Chapter office Join our listserv at: http://lists.sierraclub.org/scripts/wa.exe?index MT. LAGUNA LODGE & CABIN http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge/ Email reservation requests to: MtLaguna@sierraclubsandiego.org Or call 858-569-6005 Mount Laguna Committee Meets 2nd Wednesday 5:30 pm Chapter office Chair: John Stump (619) 281-7394 jwstump@cox.net WILDERNESS BASICS COURSE (WBC) Annually beginning in January http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/wbc/ San Diego info@wildernessbasics.com Escondido John Tomlinson (858) 486-4853 jctomlinson@cox.net http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/wbc/nc/index.htm NATURE KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOP Annual June Weekends, call for information. Barry Hite (619) 479-8133 NKW@sierraclubsandiego.org SECTIONS & SOCIAL COMMITTEES Bicycle Call for meeting information. Tom Yager (760) 479-0187 Membership@sdscbs.org. www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle Family Jennifer Douglas (858) 344-5490 jennifercdouglas@yahoo.com www.meetup.com/SDSierraClubFamily Photography www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclub Sierra Young Adults http://www.facebook.com/sierrayoungadults Kara Liederman (312) 927-6272 Sierrasdyoungadults@gmail.com Singles E.L. Lotecka (760) 533-2725 www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles INNER CITY OUTINGS Call or check website for meeting information. http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICO Co-Chair: Bill Tayler, (858) 272-8574 bill.tayler@sandiego.sierraclub.org Co-Chair: Ed Barber, (619) 464-0780 rebsd@yahoo.com PROGRAM COMMITTEES Fundraising/Membership Richard Miller (858) 569-6005 RMiller@sierraclubsandiego.org Hi Sierran Newsletter Call for meeting information (858) 569-6005 Chair: Dave Grubb davidgrubb@sbcglobal.net Managing Editor: Judy Thomas HSEditor@SierraClubSanDiego.org Legal Committee Chair: Malinda Dickenson (858) 521-8492 malinda@lawmrd.com Legal Environmental Intern Program Bob Wright (858) 353-6591 Bob.Wright@sierraclubsandiego.org Monthly Program 3rd Friday 7:30 pm, See Page 10 for information. Mannie Kugler (619) 585-3773 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meets 2nd Wednesday 6:30 pm Chapter office Chair: John Stump (2012) (619) 281-7394 ChapterChair@sierraclubsandiego.org Vice Chair: Malinda Dickenson (2012) (858) 521-8492 ChapterViceChair@sierraclubsandiego.org Secretary: Dave Voss (2013) (760) 717-8823 ChapterSecretary@sierraclubsandiego.org Treasurer: Chrissy Magee (2012) (858) 635-8908 ChapterTreasurer@sierraclubsandiego.org Mollie Bigger (2012) (619) 549-7779 cmbigger@cox.net Dave Grubb (2012) (760) 753-0273 davidgrubb@sbcglobal.net Barry Hite (2014) (619) 479-8133 bjhite@gmail.com VACANT (2014) Kara Liederman (2013) (312) 927-6272 karaliederman@gmail.com Bill Powers (2012) (619) 542-1985 bpowers@powersengineering.com Donna Tisdale (2014) (619) 766-4718 tisdale.donna@gmail.com NORTH COUNTY GROUP (INLAND) The Executive Committee meets 2nd Tuesday. Contact Chair for time and location. Co-Chair: Cheryl Knapp (760) 745-8819 knappfield@cox.net Co-Chair: George Greer (858) 231-5455 ggreer4@yahoo.com Conservation: Ken Quigley (760) 723-4425 escapefor2@roadrunner.com NORTH COUNTY COASTAL GROUP
See the Coastal North County web page for meeting info.

Chair: Dave Grubb (760) 753-0273 davidgrubb@sbcglobal.net