SCF NE Group Orientation 2011 ppt Sierra Club Florida
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The Sierra Club New Member Orientation document provides an overview of the Sierra Club organization and how the Northeast Florida Group operates. It summarizes that the Sierra Club is the oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization in the US with over 1.3 million members and supporters. It then outlines the structure and mission of the Sierra Club nationally and within Florida, as well as the priorities and activities of the Northeast Florida Group such as conservation, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.
![One Grassroots Organization - Two Sides
l Non-profit: we are a 501(c) (3) [Sierra
Foundation]
l Lobby and Legal: a 501(c)(4) [lobby and
take legal action]
We speak with One Voice for the Environment](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/scfnegroupneworientation2011ppt-121115134729-phpapp01/85/SCF-NE-Group-Orientation-2011-ppt-Sierra-Club-Florida-8-320.jpg)
SCF NE Group Orientation 2011 ppt Sierra Club Florida
- 1. Sierra Club New Member Orientation Northeast Florida Group
- 2. WELCOME! Northeast Florida Sierra Club Group l History of Sierra l Who we are – National, Florida, Northeast Florida Group l How we are organized l What we do l How you fit in
- 3. John Muir “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” - John Muir, 1901
- 4. John Muir In 1867 Muir walked from Fernandina to Cedar Key, Florida: “a reedy coast with clumps of mangrove and forests, strange trees appearing low in the distance … rickety wharf … shady, gloomy groves …”
- 5. What Is the Sierra Club? • Over 1.3 million members and supporters • Oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States • 30,000 members live in Florida We work to protect our natural and urban environments through grassroots activism, public education and outreach, lobbying and litigation.
- 6. We Are Committed To EXPLORE, ENJOY, and PROTECT the wild places of the earth
- 7. Our Sierra Club Mission l Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth l Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources l Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment l Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives
- 8. One Grassroots Organization - Two Sides l Non-profit: we are a 501(c) (3) [Sierra Foundation] l Lobby and Legal: a 501(c)(4) [lobby and take legal action] We speak with One Voice for the Environment
- 9. We Explore, Enjoy, Protect The Planet
- 10. Sierra Chapters & Groups • Sierra Club is in Canada • 64 chapters and 400 groups, committees and task forces working on local and national issues in the US • Active groups working in the 50 US states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
- 11. Florida - 30,000 Sierra Club Members Organized into 16 Local Groups
- 12. We Walk Our Talk!
- 13. Core Florida Chapter Functions l Advance the Club’s Mission l Provide Service to Members, Supporters and the Public l Build Local Resources l Exercise Effective Governance and Fiduciary Oversight
- 14. Florida Conservation Priorities Three Categories: l Organizational - Coordinate with National Sierra Club and Florida Groups l Legislative - Legislative priorities set and discussed with legislative liaison l Conservation - Initiated by individuals or Groups. Waste minimization, phosphate mining, and the Everglades organized now
- 15. Northeast Florida Group l Hlf Counties: - Duval - St. Johns - Northeast Clay 1400 Members
- 16. Grassroots Organization l Local Membership l Volunteers l Team Volunteers (Committee Members) l Team Leaders (Chairs) l Executive Committee
- 17. Committees/Teams l Environmental Ed Outings l Inner City Outings Publicity l Political Fund-raising l Membership Conservation l Newsletter Legal l Programs l Nominating Website
- 18. Conservation Goals l Protect parks and aquatic preserves l Protect wildlife and endangered species l Preserve and extend our tree canopy l Expand recycling and minimize waste l Promote energy conservation and efficiency l Foster local response to global warming l Provide transportation alternatives l Protect critical wetlands and water bodies
- 20. Inner City Outings • Works directly under National Sierra Club • Provides outdoor activities for Jacksonville inner city youth • Uses volunteers from our group
- 21. Member Resources l NE Florida Sierra Website l Florida Chapter Sierra Website l National Sierra Website l Sierra Clubhouse l Newsletters l Meetup l Facebook
- 22. We make a difference “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -- Margaret Mead
- 23. Thank You! For being a vital part of Sierra Club!