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The Sierra Club is the nation's largest grassroots environmental
organization, supported by the efforts of our members and volunteer activist
leaders. We hold meetings and events throughout Massachusetts focusing on
conservation issues, political activities, and the business operations of
the chapter and our local groups. New to the Sierra Club and want to join or
learn more? Join us at any of our meetings or events! All events are free
and open to all Sierra Club members unless otherwise noted.
Special Events
Garbage Dreams: Movie & Discussion
- March 3, Wed, 7 pm, Atlantic Middle School, 86 Hollis Ave,
Quincy, MA
- March 4, Thu, 7 pm, Nashua R. Watershed Assoc. Res.Ctr, 592
Main St, Groton
- Mar 10, 2010 Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Holyoke Public Library, 335
Maple Street, Holyoke, MA
Garbage Dreams follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and
growing up in the world's largest garbage village. It is the home to 60,000
Zaballeen, Egypt's 'garbage people.' When their community is suddenly faced
with the globalization of their trade, each boy is forced to make choices
that will impact his life and the future of his community. This award
winning film will be followed by a panel discussion. This is a free event,
open to all. Co-sponsored by the Sierra Club's Essex County Group. For more
information:
www.massrecycle.org/dreams/
March Meetup Social
Tues. March 16, 6:30 PM
La Luna Cafe, 403 Massachusetts Ave
Central Square, Cambridge
Come join fellow Sierra Club members at Cafe Luna on March 16th to
socialize, catch up on environmental issues, and enjoy some coffee and
dessert. Also, we hope there will be some interesting discussions about what
Scott Brown's senate win means for environmental protection in Massachusetts
and beyond. Hope to see you there! (This is a free event.) Please rsvp at
http://www.meetup.com/Boston-Sierra-Club/ or email
meetup@sierraclubmass.org
Issue Committee Meetings
Energy Committee
Meeting Planning the our Energy Policies and Local Goals
Thursday, March 11, 6:30pm
Chapter Office, 10 Milk Street #632, Boston
Note: Please feel free to "brown bag"
Clean energy is the key to controlling our environmental problems
-- join us for a discussion to learn what difference you can make in
the energy future of the commonwealth. Follow your interest with us,
be it wind power, solar power, geothermal power, or beyond. We will
also raise the issue of coal burning and the steps we should take as
citizens to decrease our dependency on this polluting energy source
that supplies us with most of our electricity. Share your thoughts on
energy efficiency. Your participation matters, bring your ideas, we
need your help! This is a free event. For more information contact:
roxanne@sierraclubmass.org
Chapter Political Committee
March 17, 6:30pm Chapter Office, 10 Milk Street #632, Boston
Politicos, Activists, Organizers, Bloggers, People who like to breathe
clean air... The Sierra Club Needs YOU! Do you want to make sure we elect
politicians who want to protect the environment? Do you enjoy politics and
want to make a difference in elections? The Sierra Club needs your help! The
Chapter Political Committee endorses and supports environmental candidates
in local, state, and national elections. This meeting would be great
opportunity to see what the Political Committee does. We have openings on
our committee and urgently need your help. Contact
cpc@sierraclubmass.org
 Sierra Club Boston Inner City Outings
New Volunteer Orientation and General Meeting
Tuesday, April 13. 7 to 8:30pm,
Future meetings: Quarterly, second Tuesday, July 13, October 12
Redline Restaurant, 59 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
Boston ICO is a community outreach program that provides opportunities
for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world.
We are looking for leaders! We lead monthly day and overnight trips in
Massachusetts and neighboring states including canoeing, hiking,
snowshoeing, biking, apple picking and camping. We will be planning our
Spring/Summer Program at the April meeting and continuing fundraising
discussions. Complimentary appetizers will be provided. Boston ICO Chair,
Anne Carroll, 617-626-1395. For more information, visit our website at:
http://sierraclubmass.org/ico/icosite/index.html
Executive Committee Meetings
Cape Cod & the Islands Group Excom
Tuesday Tuesday March 9, 2010, 7-9pm
Future Meetings: Second Tuesday of Month
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth
840 Sandwich Rd. in East Falmouth (call 508-457-0449 for directions).
Excom meeting will include updates of recent environmental
activities of members and specific agenda items related to wastewater
infrastructure upgrades by Cape Cod towns; solid waste options to
replace SEMASS waste-to-energy contract by 2010, development of
membership outreach, Earth Day events, and proposed NSTAR herbicide
spraying on power line rights-of-way. This is a free event. Contact:
Bob Murphy at 508-457-0449 or murphydalzell@aol.com
Massachusetts Chapter Excom Meeting
Sunday. February 28, 1-5pm
Following meeting Sunday , March 28 , 1-5pm
Chapter Office, 10 Milk Street #632, Boston (Use 294 Washington St.
entrance)
Future meetings: either 3rd or 4th Sundays.
Get a picture of the "state of the chapter." Ask questions, make
suggestions, find out what you can do. Learn whether your state senator and
representative are environmental leaders. Hear updates on the chapter's
varied work to protect the environment. Free and open to all Sierra Club
members. For details, contact Dan Proctor at
chapter-chair@sierraclubmass.org
Greater Boston Group Excom
Tuesday March 9, 6:30 PM
Chapter Office, 10 Milk Street #632, Boston
Regular business meeting of the local Sierra Club Group. All members
welcome! Meetings are on the second or third Tuesday of each month. Address
correspondence to the attention of the Greater Boston Group at
manelsonnew@gmail.com
Thoreau Group Excom
Tuesday March 2 , 7:00 pm
Location: Concord Library, lower meeting room
For details, e-mail
thoreau@sierraclubmass.org. Free and open to all Sierra Club members.
(The Thoreau Group covers the communities of Acton, Bedford, Boxborough,
Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, and
Weston.)
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