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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>for the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club of <st1:country-region
w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region> - Atlantic <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place> Chapter (SCC-ACC)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>--------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>It is that time of year when we start to gather people
interested in serving on the Executive Committee of the Chapter (Executive
Committee, Ex Com for short, is what we call our Board of Directors). These
are the people who will lead our chapter and make decisions on everything from
what campaigns we take on to how our money is managed to where to hold our
annual meeting. We need your help in finding the right people to lead our
chapter. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>All members are hereby invited to make a nomination of
any member (including yourself) to be a candidate in the upcoming election for
positions on the Executive Committee of the SCC-ACC. Nominations will be used
by the nominations committee to put together a slate of candidates for this
year’s election. We accept new members as nominees as well – so sign
up and get involved!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The term of office for these positions
will be two years. On a practical level, being an Ex Com member means
taking part in at least 10 meetings per year. These are usually about once per
month (most by conference call) to organize and run the business and activities
of the SCC-ACC, including the Annual General Assembly.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>This may also involve taking on a position as an
officer and/or chair of a committee, and there will be continuous opportunity
to be active in various campaigns and projects.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>As described in our bylaws, the responsibilities of
members of the Ex Com shall be: to assure that the activities and services
provided for the benefit of the members by the Chapter and its groups,
sections, and other entities comply and are consistent with the Bylaws and any
Chapter Standing Rules, policies and directives of the Board or its designees,
the Bylaws and Standing Rules of the SCC, and applicable law. Such activities
may include but are not limited to financial management, membership services,
production of publications, and conservation, outings and political programs.
Authority may be delegated to carry out such activities, but the Ex Com shall
retain overall responsibility and control.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>March 31st, 2007 is the deadline for receipt of names
for candidates to be considered by the Nominations Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Instead of being nominated through this process and
the nominating committee, candidates may also be added to the ballot through
petition. The name of any Chapter member proposed in writing by at least 15
Chapter members prior to March 31st, 2007, and who gives consent, shall also be
included on the ballot automatically. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Members may also petition for a special election on
issues (e.g. a policy to be adopted). Ballot issues require 50 signatures of
members, to be submitted prior to March 31<sup>st</sup>, 2007.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ballots will be mailed out to all members in the
Summer edition of The Sandpiper. We encourage all members to take part in this
democratic process!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please send nominations and ballot petitions [we
prefer email to conserve paper] to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>SCC-ACC Nominations Committee, <st1:place w:st="on">532-1657
Barrington St., <st1:City w:st="on">Halifax</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NS</st1:State>,
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">B3J 2A1</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Email: <a href="mailto:emilym@sierraclub.ca">emilym@sierraclub.ca</a>,
Fax: 902-444-3116, For more information, call: 902-444-3113<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Emily McMillan</span></font><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Director</span></font><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sierra Club of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region>
- Atlantic <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>
Chapter</span></font><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>532-1657
Barrington St</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>.</span></font><span
lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Halifax</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Nova Scotia</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">B3J 2A1</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><span
lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Phone: 902-444-3113</span></font><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Fax: 902-444-3116</span></font><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:emilym@sierraclub.ca">emilym@sierraclub.ca</a></span></font><span
lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Join the Club! Become a member at <a
href="http://www.sierraclub.ca">www.sierraclub.ca</a></span></font><span
lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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