We work to elect environmentally sound government representatives and
maintain ongoing dialogs with them. One way to do this is by making Sierra
Club candidate endorsements. We offer written and often verbal testimony at
legislative hearings.
Help pass the bottle
bill update! Volunteer opportunities include tabling, visiting small
stores, calling/emailing legislators, attending city-town meetings.Transportation
- The Chapter and the NorthEast Region are working hard on transportation
issues from bus and MBTA routes to Commuter Rail, Regional Transportation,
Airport expansion and pollution and the upgrading of rail infrastructure.
Pittsfield
Airport Expansion - If you live in Western Mass, we need help working in
opposition to expansion of the Pittsfield Airport. Elections and
Politics - Participate in the Sierra Club's ongoing political
endorsement process, research candidates' records, work on campaigns. Help
elect environmental candidates in your community! The Chapter Political
Committee has three openings - and they welcome members in all parts of the
state. The committee meets by conference call as well as live.Join the Energy
Committee - The Energy Committee addresses environmental, economic, and
educational issues relating to energy and its production and consumption.
General issues include wind siting, coal plants, RGGI, alternative energy,
and global climate change . Participate in the Sierra Club's ongoing policy
development process. Energy -
Gather and submit information about your town's energy/sustainability
planning to our energy committee . Also let us know if there is no such
planning activity in your town. Legislative Action
- One of the most powerful tools that the chapter has in affecting
environmental protections. We sponsor and support many environmental bills,
and this committee covers all the aspects of legislation: testifying at
hearings, lobbying and making calls to legislators, and contacting the press
about important legislative issues. Help Draft
Testimony - The chapter supports many bills and we need help
drafting testimony. These reports are typically 2-3 pages and usually
include a chart or graph - and are footnoted. If you enjoy the aspects of
research and writing reports, this is a great opportunity!
Volunteer
Editor - (Print) Newsletter Editor: Do you have experience in
editing/publishing? Help us produce our 2X/year (print) Sierran.Event Planning
- Help us plan and carry our chapter events: including membership events, an
annual meeting, etc. We need planners and helpers.Table at Events :
Help staff the Sierra Club table at events! Meet other volunteers, hand out
literature. Web Help - Are you
proficient in MS FrontPage? We need some web assistance in finalizing
the changes to our website and cleaning up links. MSFP required.