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Vol 68 No. 1 On the web at: sandiego.sierraclub.org January/February 2009

EXPLORE, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE PLANET

In this issue:

Activities ....................10

Bus Trips ..................... 7COL ........................... 15

ICO ............................ 12

Montly Programs ......... 9

Outing-At-A-Glance ...... 6

WBC ............................ 4

Whale Tour ................11

Year In Review ............ 2

Children are taking a firmstance to save the harbor seals

of La Jolla. At a rally on Sunday,November 23rd, about twentyfive children from KidsforPeace,along with many of their parents,joined with members of the SaveOur San Diego Seals Coalition atCasa Beach to let their voices beheard.

The children sang an originalsong, written for the occasion, ex-claiming that the seals were beau-tiful and needed our protection.

Arranged in rows against the back-drop of about fifty seals lying onthe beach basking in the afternoonsun, the childrens passion rangout crystal clear.

After the song, La Jolla Friendsof the Seals docent Jerry Hornaled the group out to the seawalland allowed the children to seethe sleeping seals up close, whilestill keeping the twenty-five footseparation, a distance that sealsare most comfortable with. Thechildren held up home made post-ers they had colored themselvescarrying the message to Save OurSeals and Kids love the Sealsand dont want to swim here. Itwas a peaceful rally. No sealswere flushed or sent fleeing backinto the water, even with the largecrowd standing along the seawall.

Jerry explained to them that

the seals have been using this spe-cific location long before the sea-wall was built; that those born hereinstinctively return or never reallyleave. The most interesting factis that the colony has reached amaximum carrying capacity (com-

fortable number supported by theresources) of about two hundred,and have stayed at that numberfor several years. Their presenceat Casa Beach is an integral part ofthe living ecosystem, contributingto other forms of ocean life.

Upon their return to the rallypoint, the children all signed a pe-tition to the San Diego City Coun-

Ellen Shively, Wildlife Committee Chair

Children Rally for La Jolla Seals

Continued on page 6

Photo courtesy of Jill MacManigal, Director of Kids for Peace.


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2008 Year in Review

Volunteers in the San DiegoChapter are something to bragabout! The volunteers of theMonth are just a small samplingof the 600 or so awesome peoplewho work on our outings, issues,activities and committees. Whilethis number seems pretty large itpales in comparison to the amountof work we would really like to do.If you have the inclination, we are

a multifaceted organization thatcan use your help. Below is a sum-mary of just some of the issues onwhich our great volunteers workedin 2008.

2008 started out with an in-tense chapter leader retreat led byour ExCom, or Executive Commit-tee. Many of the chapter entitieswere represented there and manychapter issues were discussed. Ourstrategic plan was shared and dis-cussed and ExCom began imple-menting it this year. This ExComis dedicated to moving our chap-ter forward. Finances were studiedand budgets revised. We relocatedour chapter office in August.

Richard Miller, our 2008 Chap-ter Chair, also leads the PoliticalCommittee. As you might imaginethey have been extremely busy!What an election year this was!

Ive never seen anything like it. Wehad many successes this round, butthe real work is still ahead of us.

The Canyons Campaign came toa close with the chapter this year,but only because it has spawnedan entire new organization to carryout and expand its exemplary pro-grams. Eric Bowlby was hired tolead the efforts of the new orga-nization, San Diego Canyonlands,

and continues his great work. Weare very proud parents!

Micah Mitrosky continues tolead the battle against the SunrisePowerlink. OnDecember 18th, theCalifornia Public Utilities Commission rejected SDG&Es proposedroute through Anza-Borrego StatePark. Micah noted, however, thatthe newly approved route carvesthrough the Cleveland National For

est and other natural open space. Ithas some of the highest signifcantunmittigable environmental impacts of any transmission line everapproved in California. Fighting thisbattle has been similar to wrestlinga crocodile but Micah and teamhave adjusted to the many twistsand turns, dives and leaps. They oc-casionally come up for air and arestill fighting vigorously.

Our Global Warming Committee has added El Cajon and LaMesa to the Cool Cities CampaignKudos to Jean Costa and DonaldLee, who are the co-chairs leadingthis effort. Solana Beach is a rocking cool city that is exemplary inmany ways. It was thrilling to attend a meeting there, organized bymover and shaker, Marilee McLeanwhere elected officials and commu-nity members worked together with

mutual respect and for a commoncause.

The International Committeeled by Jean Costa, continues itsMovie Activist Campaign, educatingfolks in an entertaining fashion thatis easy to swallow, especially alongwith the yummy potluck food thatwe share before the movie everyfirst Friday. Join us for an eveningor stop by and borrow a movie to

By Cheryl ReiffChapter Coordinator



share with your friends. Its a great way to share infor-mation!

Justin Martello, who led our marvelous Third Fri-day Potluck Mixers, has moved away to the Berkeleyarea. His successor, Jan Schalkwijk, has done a greatjob of continuing this wonderful event that featuresinteresting speakers and occasional documentaries ormovies. You can find the listings for Movie Night andthis event on our Activities Page in every issue of theHi Sierran and on our webpage, http://sandiego.si-erraclub.org.

Our Forest Committee has once again had to rallyaround Wilderness protection. Some of our Wilder-ness Study Areas and some Wilderness may be threat-ened by the southern route now being proposed forthe Sunrise Powerlink (SRPL). Chair of the Commit-tee, David Voss, has been working with the Smart En-ergy Solutions Task Force to fight the SRPL with hisforest expertise, and is keeping the Forest Committeeactive and on top of these issues as well as wind andforest planning and management issues.

Ed Kimura, our Water Issues expert, remains busyon many levels, working with local, regional, and na-tional government and non-government entities. De-salination, water sediment quality, water recycling,and toxics in water from drugs, cosmetics and toilet-ries are just some of the items he has addressed forthe chapters Conservation Committee. Adoption ofsediment quality standards to protect aquatic life thatlive in sediment was a milestone, making CA the firststate in our nation to have such standards. Ed workedon these via a statewide advisory committee. (See ourDid You Know item for info on what you can do toimprove our water quality.)

What would happen to Imperial County withoutEdie Harmon? She continues to take on the big guys,protecting the groundwater and other precious countyresources.

The San Diego Chapter has renewed its commit-ment to zero waste. We have a no disposables pol-icy in our office, and we encourage folks to use realdishes and utensils at our events. A Members OpenHouse was held at our new office in October. We fea-tured organic foods and wines, and had no dispos-ables. It was a great evening attended by many.

The National Sierra Club implemented its newmember and donor data base this year. Through it wehave the capacity to send messages to all memberswho have email. We use this carefully so as not tooverwhelm folks with our messages. We send noticesof important events, an occasional alert, as well as up-dates, changes and additions to items in the Hi Sier-ran. If you do not receive these messages and wouldlike to be more in touch with the chapter please emaime at [email protected] and ask to haveyour email address added to the member database

You can also have it removed at any time and for anyreason at your request.

Many of us have mourned the cuts that were madeto the Hi Sierran, but thanks and compliments to oureditor, Justin Lewis, and the Hi Sierran Committee, led

Legendary Experiences. Larger than Life.

Endless Backcountry Skiing Adventures

Snowshoeing Mountaineering Motor

Touring Desert Explorations Historic

Sites Museums Events Timeless Towns

www.eOtherSideofCalifornia.comB P, B, D V, I L P.

Inyo County, CA

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From Desolation to Destiny : My Experienceof the Wilderness Basics Course

If I had known what lifechanges lay ahead of me beginningin the summer of 06 and culmi-nating in the winter of 07, I mighthave gotten in my own way andsabotaged the whole thing! For-tunately, I did not. The elementsof surprise and discovery workedtheir magic.

In August of 06, I spent aweek in Lake Tahoe with my sisterand her family, the annual familyvacation. I decided to hide myselfin a suitcase and tag along. Sincemy sister and I are the only hikersin the family, we took off almostevery day and hiked different sec-tions of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Ourfinal hiking day culminated in Des-olation Wilderness. Walking unex-

pectedly into Lake Aloha and see-ing the tree and rock islands riseslowly from the middle of this un-earthly mountain lake gave me achill. My soul screamed for more!I realized that if I wanted to hikethis whole section of wildernessfrom end to end, Id have to learnto backpack. I promised my sisterthat I would learn to backpack,teach her what I learned, and thenwe would hike Desolation Wilder-

ness all the way through. I becamea woman on a mission!

As soon as I returned to SanDiego, I attended a Sierra Clubhike. Not only did I want to keephiking, but I figured this might be agood place to begin my backpack-ing search. Immediately follow-ing hike safety and introductions,I bombarded the first random guyin my view, asking him where I

By Amy Shamansky

could learn to backpack. As fatewould have it, that random guyhappened to be a longtime outingleader for the Wilderness BasicsCourse (WBC), Allan Fein. He toldme all about it! WBC is a 10-weekcourse with lectures one night aweek and 4 weekend outings alter-nating every other week. The four

outings are a car camp, a desertbackpack to learn land navigation,another desert or mountain back-pack, and finally a snow camp. Heassured me that I would not onlylearn everything I needed to knowfor my trip back to Desolation Wil-derness, but I would also probablymeet some really great people.Allan ramped up my excitementand my expectations. How was I

ever going to wait until January?And would my experience in WBClive up to Allans?

January finally arrived. I beganmy course like a little girl on herfirst day of school. What would Ilearn? Who would I meet? It feltlike a great new adventure was un-folding. I was entering the realmof the unknown. A place, Ivelearned, where wonderful thingscan happen.

As it turned out, wonder-ful things did happen. But WBCwasnt all magic and lived outfantasies, it was hard-core practi-cal education. I was learning whatI needed to know for wildernessrespect, enjoyment, and survival.The weekly lectures imparted awealth of knowledge that I con-tinue to use to this day. I learnedthe 10 essentials for outdoor sur-

vival, what kind of food to consideron multiple day trips, what type ofclothing to wear and what NOT towear (cotton kills!), considerationsfor first aid, how to be preparedfor inclement weather, what to doin case of an animal encounterhow to read a map and compassand the list goes on. Then, I was

able to apply the intellectual fod-der to the real deal, outings! Thisis where the fun, fantasy, and in-credible memories were birthedWith the safety of about 15 peopleand two experienced leaders, I wasable to enjoy the wilderness with amuch higher level of comfort andsecurity. I have vivid memoriesof every trip. The people, the lo-cation, the wildlife, and the chal-

lenges allowed me to feel fullypresent in my life. I FELT ALIVE.Something was definitely hap

pening to me during these 10weeks. I was not only deepeningmy mystical relationship with na-ture that had begun in Lake Tahoebut I was cultivating a sensiblerelationship as well. My senseof confidence and appreciationwas growing. I would be able tovisit spectacular places and expe-

rience them in a way that only abackpacker could. As slowly as aseedling grows, I was also starting to notice that my relationshipto myself was shifting. I was moreacutely aware of my fears, pas-sions, delights, aches, and urgesI think I lived my life half asleepbefore the summer of 06.

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Wednesday, 1/7/2009

DAYHIKE (E7A) WED IN

MTNS - ENCINITAS SOUTH

Leader: Mac DowningAssistant: Needed

Saturday 1/10/2009

DAYHIKE (M4A) COASTER

SATURDAY - TORREY

PINES EXTENSION

Leader: MacDowning; Assistant: Needed

Sunday, 1/11/2009

DAYHIKE (V18E) RABBIT

PEAK FROM THE NORTH

Leader: Mark Brown; Assistant:Byron Cook

Saturday, 1/17/2009

DAYHIKE (S25D) 5TH

ANNUAL HIKERS

MARATHON

Leader: Jim Jafolla; Assistant:Susan McFetridge

Chapter Outings-at-a-GlanceThis partial listing is current as of December 20, 2008. Chapter outings listings, bus trip information, and California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee outings are typically updated on a monthly basis on the Chapter

website. To obtain the complete outing write-up or to sign up for a specific outing, please contact the leaderand/or visit our Chapter website at: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/outings/index.asp?content=calendar.A monthly list of outings is available via e-mail subscription at this link: http://sierrasd.org/outings/index.htm.

Saturday, 1/24/2009

DAYHIKE (M5B) CALCITE

MINE COUNTRY DAYHIKE

IN ANZA-BORREGO

DESERT STATE PARK

Leader: Doug Hansen; Assistant:Wanda Jackson

Wednesday, 1/28/2009

DAYHIKE (M5B)

CALCITE MINE COUNTRY

DAYHIKE IN A-BORREGO

DESERT STATE PARK

Leader: Wanda Jackson; Assistant:Doug Hansen


DAYHIKE (M5C) COWLES

MOUNTAIN 6:30 HIKE

FROM MESA ROAD

Leader: Diane Purkey; Assistant:

Robert Burroughs


DAYHIKE (E8B) WED IN

MTNS - SUYCOTT WASH

Leader: MacDowning; Assistant: Needed

Wednesday, 2/11/20092/11/2009

DAYHIKE (M6C) THE

PARK IN THE DARK:

NORTH FORTUNA LOOP

Leader: Diane Purkey; Assistant:Aaron Sweeny

Wednesday, 2/25/20092/25/2009

DAYHIKE (M7C)

COWLES MOUNTAIN

6:30 EVENING HIKE

Leader: Diane Purkey; AssistantChristine Driscoll

Sunday, 3/8/20093/8/2009

DAYHIKE (M4B) COWLES

MOUNTAIN 6:30 HIKE

FROM BARKER WAY

Leader: Diane Purkey; AssistantRobert Burroughs

cil declaring their wish that theCouncil improve on their efforts topreserve this rookery and beach asa safe haul-out site for the colony.Plans are now underway for thechildren to make a presentation ofthe petition at a January session ofthe Council. Members of the coali-tion handed out flyers to the publicurging them to contact their Coun-cil person with the same message.

The local chapter of KidsforPeace, a non-profit group locatedin San Diego County, is dedicatedto uplifting our world through love

and action. They may be contactedthrough their website at www.KidsforPeaceUSA.org. Other fea-tures of their peace-centered ef-forts include learning about othercultures, playing cooperativegames and performing a monthlyPeace Challenge. They speak andwrite to public officials to advocatea cause for which they want to beheard.

The San Diego Save Our SealsCoalition is composed of mem-bers from the Sierra Club, La JollaFriends of the Seals, Animal Pro-tection and Rescue League, and a

number of other interested groupsand individuals. They have organized tirelessly asking the City notto dredge the beach, to place therope up during pupping season toprotect the new pups and for pub-lic safety, and to request a localmember of the state legislature toinclude seal-watching in the landgrant as a legitimate recreationaluse of Casa Beach. The groupmeets at the Sierra Club office. Interested persons are encouraged tocontact Ellen at (619)479-3412 forfurther information.

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by Pauline Jimenez, who workedvery hard to keep a good qualitypublication in spite of the cuts.

Perhaps most mourned amongthe cuts was the complete OutingsCalendar. You can now view the

Outings Calendar at our websiteand can even subscribe to have itemailed to you. If you are not con-nected to cyberspace and wish toreceive a hard copy, please send $6to be added to the USPS subscriberlist for one year (8304 ClairemontMesa Boulevard, Suite 101, Attn:Outings Calendar, San Diego, CA92111).

Skip Forsht is our new ChapterOutings Leader (COL) Trainer. Thenext COL training is advertised inthis issue. Check out the ad if youare interested in becoming one ofthese fine leaders. Our outings pro-gram is one of the best in the na-tion and our volunteers work hardto keep it that way. We are veryproud of them and this program.

Another great outdoor pro-gram, Wilderness Basics, starts inJanuary. This is a fantastic pro-gram that will take you from thebasics of hiking and camping allthe way to backpacking and snowcamping. Its twelve unforgettableweeks of great fun and learning.See the ad in this issue for more

info or go to www.wildernessbasics.com.

Our Activities Sections and ourRegional Groups have been verybusy as well. Each of them hascommittees, activities, outingsprojects and wonderful volunteerswho help further our Sierra Clubmission to explore, enjoy, andprotect the planet.

These especially hardworkingindividuals deserve our gratitudeand appreciation. Thanks to themand to everyone who campaignedand educated throughout the yearThe world is a better place be-cause of you and the many otherwonderful volunteers, activists

Year in Reviewcontinued from page 3

Wilderness Coursecontinued from page 4

oster LodgeF The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the LagunaMountains 12 mi. north of I8 on Sunrise Highway,across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground.The small cabin is open from 10 a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club

members and their guests. The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club

groups as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Call Susan Parrish

for reservations and prices for the large cabin.

Lodge Committee Chair: Randy Parrish (619) 478-5188Large/Small Cabin Rentals/Res: Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188

SMALL CABIN FEES (WITH MEMBERSHIP CARD)

MEMBERS GUESTS ADULTS (612) ADULTS (612) (65+)DAYUSE: $5 $4 $8 $6 $5FAMILY: $15 INCLUDED $25 INCLUDEDOVERNIGHT: $7 $5 $12 $8 $5FAMILY: $22 INCLUDED $38 INCLUDED

For more information go to: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge/

And as if all of this wasnt thecats meow, I was fortunate enoughto meet a very special companion.We ended up on every outing to-gether, the first one by chance, therest by choice. We shared our veryfirst backpacking experience to-

gether, and our leader was AllanFein. It was a magical weekend.The Domelands will always hold adear place in my heart.

Im so glad I was taken bynature during those days on theTahoe Rim Trail. Im grateful thatWBC gave me the experience andsensibilities to continue my ram-blings in nature with practicality. Ihavent yet returned to Desolation

Wilderness, but I know I will. Ihave gone on several backpackingtrips since WBC, and every time Isay a prayer of thanks to the peo-ple who taught me well. And asfor Allan, he didnt let me down.His predictions came true beyondall my expectations.

Registration for WBC 2009 isnow open. The class runs once ayear from January through Marchand is available in two locations.

The North County chapter of-fers their class in Escondido andthe San Diego chapter offers theirclass in Mission Valley. This year,the North County chapter classstarts on January 13th and theSan Diego class starts on January20th. For more information and to

reserve a place online, visit wwwwildernessbasics.com (San Diegochapter) or http://sandiego.sierra-club.org/wbc/nc/ (North Countychapter). Alternatively, you cancall Lance on (858) 467 5074 (SanDiego) or Jeff on (760) 728 8220(North County).



Monthly programs meet at the Joyce Beers Center at 3900 Vermont Street. Additional parking isavailable under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Free and open to the public. Program Chair Mannie Kugler.

Friday, February 20th program, 7:30 p.m.Nature and Culture International

Del Mar Plaza co-founder &local resident Ivan Gayler andcolleagues created Nature andCulture International (NCI) in1996, in response to the devastat-ing burn and destruction he wit-nessed when flying over vast areas

of the Amazon basin. NCI pursuesconservation in Ecuador, Peru andMexico by integrating ecosystempreservation with scientific re-search, environmental educationand sustainable development. NCIis extraordinarily cost effective,largely because it is constructedaround the best and brightest oflocal professionals who have sus-tained unrestricted financing. They

have been instrumental in provid-ing protection for 5.8 million acresof vital, world priority, rainforest.

NCIs projects involve not onlylocal conservationists but directlyaid local communities who ben-efit through sustainable develop-

ment projects. The integrated ap-proach to conservation, includinginnovative conservation educationprograms for people of all ages,facilitates a transformational con-servation land ethic. To providefurther understanding of these in-credible forests, NCI built a scien-tific research station which housesthe largest and most productivetropical mountain research station

Botswana is a land of staggering beauty with a small popu-lation; it is ideally located in the heart of Southern Africa. It isbordered in the north and west by Namibia, in the east by Zim-babwe and South Africa is its southern neighbor.

Its beauty lies in its wilderness, wildlife and cultural diversity,which can be seen from the crystal-clear waters of the OkavangoDelta (also known as the jewel of the Kalahari with its vari-ety of wildlife and aquatic birds), to the large herds of elephantand buffalo in the Chobe National Park, to the dry savannah ofthe Savuti Channel with its ever present predators and migrat-ing zebra. Its topography consists almost entirely of the KalahariBasin, although there are some granite intrusions in the easternand southern part of the country.

Roy Toft has led safaris to Botswana for the last four yearsand will show some of his best work from this amazing country.

in the new-world tropics. Productive research by international andEcuadorian researchers has resulted in over 160 peer reviewed scientific publications and a technicabook. Future applied research wildetermine conservation-friendly

ways to sustain ecosystem servicessuch as water and soils.

Yet, there is still much unfinished work; NCI is planning to establish millions of acres of newlyprotected areas in 2009. YOU canplay a part in establishing newprotected areas in these treasuredfragile and threatened ecosystemsIvan is excited to share this hopeful story with you!

By Ivan Gayler

Friday, January 16th program, 7:30 p.m.Exploring Botswana with Roy ToffBy Roy Toff



JANUARY:

1ST SATURDAY FAMILY

NATURE ACTIVITY

When: January 2nd, 10-11:30amWhat: Easy & educational conservation,ecology, and nature activities. All are welcome,including pregnant women, people with babies,small, older children, seniors, and thosewanting a slow-paced outdoor experience.Locations: Primarily in parks,beaches, and public areas.Sponsor: Family Committee (COLs

and assistant leaders needed)Contact: Jennifer Douglas Vettel, jennifercdouglasat yahoo.com (email preferred); 858-344-5490 cell

FRIDAY POTLUCK & MOVIE NIGHT

(2nd Friday this month only! Usually held on 1stFridays)When: January 9th, Potluck 6pm & Movie 630pmWhat: Movie - A Question of PowerProduced by concerned citizens opposed to a 150 miletransmission line called the Sunrise Powerlink, thiscompelling documentary is a crash course on elec-

tricity, the role of business and profits, sustainableand affordable alternatives, environmental protectionand global warming. The film shows how ordinarypeople have joined forces and taken extraordinary ac-tions to change the energy future of Southern CA.Where: Chapter HQ 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.#101 (We have a zero waste policy so please bringyour own non-disposable plate, cup, napkin, andutensils; pack it in & pack it out).Sponsor: International CommitteeContact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721

4TH FRIDAY POTLUCK MIXER

When: January 23rd, 6-8 pmWhat: A Friday evening of fun, good conversationand an interesting speaker. Please bring a healthyfinger snack or beverage to share.Where: Chapter HQ 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.#101 (We have a zero waste policy so please bringyour own non-disposable plate, cup, napkin, andutensils; pack it in & pack it out)Sponsor: Membership CommitteeContact: Jan Schalkwijk 619-269-0329

Chapter Activities

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY

CHAPTER PROGRAM

When: January 16th, 7:30 pmWhat: Our outstanding monthly travelogues or lecture/slide shows and chapter news. See the ad on p8 for more details.Where: Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St in Hillcrest.Sponsor: San Diego ChapterContact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773

FEBRUARY:

1ST FRIDAY POTLUCK & MOVIE NIGHT

When: February 6th, Potluck 6pm & Movie 630pmWhat: Movie Kilowatt Ours: APlan to Re-energize AmericaFilmmaker Jeff Barrie challenges us to trace thewires from our light switches to their energysource. He travels across the US searching forspolutions to our energy problems and findsexamples of power companies, schools, businessesand individuals who have found ways to meet theirenergy needs using conservation and green power.Where: Chapter HQ 8304 Clairemont MesaBlvd. #101 (We have a zero waste policy so

please bring your own non-disposable plate, cup,napkin, and utensils; pack it in & pack it out).Sponsor: International CommitteeContact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721

1ST SATURDAY FAMILY

NATURE ACTIVITY

When: February7th, 10-11:30amWhat: Regularly Occurring Event See January write-up.

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY

CHAPTER PROGRAM

When: February 20th, 7:30 pmWhat: Regularly Occurring Event - seeJanuary write-up on p. 9 for more details.

4TH FRIDAY POTLUCK MIXER

When: February 27th, 6pmWhat: Regularly Occurring Event see January write-upWhere: Chapter HQ 8304 Clairemont MesaBlvd. #101 (We have a zero waste policy soplease bring your own non-disposable plate, cup,napkin, and utensils; pack it in & pack it out).

Compiled by Cheryl ReiffChapter Coordinator


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3rd AnnualWHALE WATCHING TRIPSto the Coronado Islands

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Saturday, March 7, 2009

10am 3pmSponsored by the Chapter Conservation Committee

Join us for a whale watching trip to the Coronado Islands, leaving from San Diego (round trip). Spend a sunny dayenjoying the outdoors, seeing whales and other marine animals. We get to see the Coronado Island animal resi-dents which include the sea lions, elephant seals, Harbor seals, various shorebirds, and some seabirds nesting onthe cliffs. We are accompanied by playful dolphins riding the bow of the boat, and we often see sea lions throughoutthe trip. We will also be accompanied by a marine mammal biologist, naturalist, and a researcher of gray whaleconservation to lead our trip and provide interesting facts about the creatures we observe.

$65 Adults, $55 Students, $50 Children (13 and under)SPACE IS LIMITED and Fills up Fast!

Reservations are not confirmed until payment is received!All reservations are made on a first come-FIRST PAID basis only.

You must reserve your space before making payment!

Email to: [email protected] or call 619-248-5419. Send your check, payable to Sierra Club Conserva-tion Comm. Outings, to: Whale Watching Trip, Sierra Club, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste. 101, San Diego, CA92111. Please include the name, address, email, and telephone number of each person.



Inner City Outings (ICO) is

a Sierra Club outreach program

that provides free wilderness ex-

periences to urban youth, to help

them realize the wonders of ex-

ploring 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 con-

tact Jim Davis for more informa-

tion: email [email protected]

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. Pleasecheck the ICO calendar at http://

sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/ and

contact the leader listed for more

information.

How to Donate We appre-

ciate 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 Si-

erra Club Foundation/San Diego

ICO and send to: San Diego

ICO, c/o Julie Marek, 1919 Azure

Way, Encinitas, CA 92024.

Contact info for this article:Kathleen Roth, cell: 858 6926494, e-mail: [email protected](home), [email protected] (work).

Inner City OutingsBy Kathleen Roth, San Diego ICO

As 2009 rolls around, many of us think about making New Yearsresolutions. We may promise to exercise more, eat healthier, gogreen. But have you thought about doing something for someone else?How about volunteering for an organization where you can bring yourlove of the outdoors into a young persons life?

ICO is an organization that organizes trips for our local urban kids,to show them places that they may not have the resources to see ontheir own. In 2008, we explored places as close as Mission Trails, Pt.Loma tide pools, and Torrey Pines State and as far as the mountains andthe desert for overnight camping and backpack trips. We partner withlocal community groups and schools to reach these fun-loving kids.

On the outings, we show them how to treat the environment withrespect and we stop and look at whatever interests them. A trail youmight hike by yourself in 15 minutes becomes an hour of exploration,because they are seeing it for the first time and they want to stop andlook at every bird, plant, or lizard that runs across the trail! You dontneed to be an expert in any field to join us. Just bring your enthusiasmfor being outdoors and the rest comes easy.

At the conclusion of each of our outings, we have a closing circlewhere each participant says what was the best part of the outing. Some-times that is the best part of the day for me, as its when I hear how Ihave helped create a memory for these kids.

Just the other day I was at a school for a pre-trip meeting for theirfirst outing with ICO. During my presentation, one of the boys raisedhis hand with a question After this trip, where are we going next?Those are the kinds of questions we love. They are anxious to go outand see what San Diego offers.

Please consider joining one of our trips in 2009 and resolve to shareyour enjoyment of the outdoors with someone of the next generation.

These are kids at Pt Loma Tidepools on an ICO trip in November, 2008. Photo by Kevin Whalley



Get On YourBicycle 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.

We offer bicycle rides for all levels and distances (beginner to

fast-paced) 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 OutSpoken, phone Tom Yager (760) 479-0187

or e-mail [email protected].

2008: VOLUNTEERSOF THE MONTHJANUARY:Mary Clark, for North County Conservation work.

FEBRUARY:

Dianne Nygaard, for Department of Employmentand Industrial Relations (DEIR) Training for Sun-rise Powerlink.

JUNE:

Wanda Justice, for excellent bookkeeping!

AUGUST:David Voss, for outstanding work and time

commitment to conservation issues.

NOVEMBER:Donna Tisdale, for work on desert issues inImperial County.

20s & 30s Single SierransFor singles aged 20-39

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s/a section of the San Diego Chapter

Yes! I do care about thisi m p o r t a n t w o r k !

Please contact the chapter office to

learn about volunteer opportunities or

to make a donation. 8304 Clairemont

Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111

619-299-1741.



Classifieds...BIG BEAR CABIN RENTALS, pet friendly, highspeed internet, Jacuzzis. 800-770-2210 www.big-bear-cabin.com

KAUAI CONDO RENTALHanalei Bay Resortbestresort North Shore, amenities include lagoon-shaped pool, hot tub, 22 acres lush landscaping.Swim, snorkel (5 minute walk to beach(, kayak,tennis, golf, hike rugged Na Pali Coast Trail. Newlyremodled 1BR/1BA with breakfast nook (refridge,microwave, coffee maker). For more details, pho-tos, see web ad at http://www,vrbo.com/159425.Summer and Holiday: $120; otherwise $99. Werent to non-smokers only. [email protected].

MAMMOTH CONDOSkiing, biking, fishing, hik-ingjust getting away for the weekend. 3BD, 2BA,full kitchen, fireplace, pool, spa, sauna. $75 sum-mer, $160 winter. CALL Brad: 619-804-5616.

HOUSE/PET SITTING Long t ime Sierra

Club member will give your home and petsthe TLC they deserve. References. [email protected] or 619-241-6547.

PALOMAR LOT WITH WATER SHARE FORSALE IN BAILEYS SUBDIVISIONWeve ownedour parcel of Palomar greenery since 1971, but ourchildren live too far away to be involved. The par-cel is a sloped 0.4 acre ~18,000 sq. ft. lot with arundown 10x16 log garage but no cabin. ~5,300altitude, 90 minutes from SD. Water share grantsaccess to a non-profit Water Company well sharedwith approx. 50 cabin owners.Potential cabin site, but not for someone un-informed on building regulations, fire-safety

maintenance, and uncertainties of mountainboundaries. Before purchase, inquiring buyershould visit LUER with questions. Proposed price:$35,000 (lot + water share). Current Palomar landowners, or Sierra Club members preferred. Pleasecontact Michael or Vanessa for further details or asite visit: 619-297-2095.

COZY CHALET IN FRENCH ALPS Sleeps 4-6;1 hour from Geneva Airport. Magnificent settingin traditional mountain village. Hi-season or low-season weekly rates. 714-546-6667.Long timeSierra Club member will give your home andpets the TLC they deserve. References. Dianne.

[email protected] or 619-241-6574.

FOSTER LODGE CABINGroup Events at the SierraClubs Foster Lodge in the beautiful Laguna Mountains.Full kitchen and rustic accomodations for overnight stays.Available for holistic and religious retreats, clubs, familycelebrations, weddings. Rate of $240 per night (includesthe first 20 people). For information call Susan Parrish(619) 478-5188.www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge.

2004 FLEETWOOD SEQUOIA TENT TRAILERRough it comfortably in one of the largest made. This2700lb Fleetwood Sequoia can be pulled by an SUV or

1/2-ton truck. With two queen beds, it sleeps 8 confort-ably. 2-ft ex[pands to 30ft when opened. Kitchen equippedwith double sinks, microwave oven. Indoor/outdoorshower. Indoor bathroom. Large horseshoe dining areaseats 8. CD/Radio. Upholstery and curtains professinoallycleaned. We loved it! Call 858-689-4714 or go to http://www.rvt.com/rvdetail3896944.htm to see more informa-tion and photos.

CLASSIFIED AD RATES AND INFORMATIONSierra 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, $20 +$.50per additional word. Payment must be made thesame time as submission. Send payment to: SierraClub, 8304 Clairemont Blvd. #101, San Diego, 92111ATTN: HiSierran Treasurer.

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You can also join via the web: http//sandiego.sierraclub.org/home/index.asp?content+joinorgive

Send your address changes to: Sierra Club Member Services, PO Box 52968, Boulder, CO 80322-2968

MEMBERSHIPCATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL JOINT

Introductory $25

Regular $39 $47

Supporting $75 $100

Contributing $150 $175

Life $1,000 $1,250

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Your dues indclude $7.50 for a s ubscription to Sierra Magazine and $1

for the Hi Sierran (chapter newsletter).

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April 28May 2, 2009

SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OUTINGLEADER TRAININGThe Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, To explore, enjoy,and protect the wild places of the Earth In order to moreeffectively carry out this purpose, we need you as an outing leader.To become a Level I Chapter Outing Leader (lead on-trail dayhikesand car camps) you must:

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 April 28, 2010 two outings on which you are

evaluated by experienced leaders.

Level I Chapter Outing Leader Training involves completion of BOTH of the following sessions.

SESSION ONE: April 28; 5:309:30 p.m. at the club office at 8304 Clairmont Mesa Blvd, #101, SanDiego, 92111. Bring note-taking materials.

SESSION TWO: Saturday, May 2, 8:30 AM to about 5:00 PM.

HOW TO SIGN UP: Send e-mail beginning March 1 to [email protected]. Include your fullname, your postal mailing address, your personal telephone number, and your Sierra Club membernumber (appears above your name on Hi Sierran mailing label) in your message. You will receive con-firmation of your signup. The training class will be limited to the first 20 qualified persons who signup. Sign-ups will be accepted beginning March 1 and will continue until the class is full or until 6:00

PM Monday April 13, whichever comes first. If you do not have e-mail, you may sign up by calling858-272-4495 between 9 AM and 9 PM beginning March 1.

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 in Fall, 2009.Information on how to join the Sierra Club can be found elsewhere in this bulletin or online at www.sierraclub.org.

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


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San Diego ChapterCOME VISIT US AT OUR

NEW OFFICE:

8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101

San Diego, CA 92111

on the north side & just west of the 163

PHONE858-569-6005 FAX858-569-0968 OFFICEHOURS: Monday-Friday12-5 P.M. (PLEASECALLAHEAD)CHAPTERCOORDINATORCheryl [email protected]

SMARTENERGYSOLUTIONSMicah Mitrosky 858-569-0294

CHAPTERITLee Olsen 619-822-4357

C O M M I T T E E & C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE meets

the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pmCHAIR Joe Zechman (2010) . . . . . . . . . . .619-709-6268

[email protected] CHAIR Carolyn Chase (2009) . . . .858-272-2930 [email protected] Chrissy Magee (2009) . . . .858-635-8908 [email protected] Anthony (2009) .619-920-8604

[email protected] Grubb (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-753-0273 [email protected] Klaasen (2010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407 [email protected] Miller (2010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061 [email protected] Schmidt (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-794-8919

[email protected] Stevens (2010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-673-0891

[email protected]

NORTH COUNTY GROUP (INLAND)THE NCG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEmeets the 2nd

Tues. of the month. Contact chair for time and location.

CHAIRPattie Warnick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-788-2106

[email protected] CHAIRGeorge Greer . . . . . . . . . . .760-788-5450

[email protected]

CONSERVATIONKen Quigley

[email protected]

WBCJeff Marchand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-728-8220

[email protected]

NORTH COUNTY COASTAL

THE COASTERS meet the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7pm,

Encinitas Community Center.

CHAIR Dave Grubb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-753-0273 [email protected]

INNER CITY OUTINGS

call or check website for meeting infoCHAIR Andreas Marek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-633-1526

[email protected]

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICO

SECTIONS

20s & 30s Single SierransVoice Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-544-6124http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s

Bicycle Call for meeting info.Tom Yager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-470-0187 [email protected]://sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle/

Family CommitteeJennifer Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-344-5490 [email protected] 3rd Thursday, 7pm,Jonathan Fennell [email protected]://sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclubSingles Section 3rd Monday, 6:30pmCall forlocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-708-8111http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles

CONSERVATION COMMITTEEmeets 2nd Tuesday, 6:30pmCHAIR Linda Briggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-528-8545 [email protected] Canyons Call for mtg info Carrie Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-282-3645 [email protected] Larry Klaasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407 [email protected] Coastal call Joanne for meeting info Joanne Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-459-7041 [email protected] Conservation Action Network (CAN) call for mtg. info Renee Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-447-4979 [email protected] Desert call for mtg. info Larry Klaasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407

[email protected] Forest & Wilderness 1st Wednesday, 6:30 pm David Voss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-717-8823 [email protected] Jack Paxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-744-3282 [email protected] Global Warming 1st Monday, 6pm Donald Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-643-0024 [email protected] Jean Costa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-463-0721 International 4th Monday, 6:30pm Jean Costa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-463-0721

Land Use Call for mtg. infoJeanette Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-318-6634

[email protected] Parks Call for mtg. info Devore Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-286-8905

[email protected] Smart Energy Solutions Task Force Call for info Richard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061 [email protected] CAMPAIGNORGANIZERMicah Mitrosky .619-299-1797 [email protected] Water Call for mtg. info Ed Kimura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-569-2025 [email protected] Webmaster (ConsCom)

Dave George [email protected] Wildlife 2nd Wed., 7pm Ellen Shively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-479-3412 [email protected]

OUTINGS COMMITTEEMeets quarterly, call for info.CHAIR Jim Matlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-4634 Bus Trips Mike Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-5166 COL Training Skip Forsht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-272-4495 [email protected] Leadership Review & Safety Committee Marty Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-673-089

[email protected] Mountaineering Byron Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-888-2831 [email protected] Pacific Crest Trail Occasional work parties Rob Langsdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-459-1726 Ski 2nd Tuesday, 6pm (November through April) Mike Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-5166 Wednesday in the Mountains Lois Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-280-1747 Wilderness Basics (WBC) WBC Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-467-5074

[email protected] Jeff Marchand (WBC North County). . . . . . .760-728-8220 [email protected]

STANDING & SPECIAL COMS.

Finance Call for info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....VACANTFoster Lodge 3rd Tuesday, 5:30pm Large and Small Cabin Reservations/Info Susan Parrish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-478-5188Friday MixersJan Schalkwijk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-269-0329 [email protected] 4th Thursday, 6pmRichard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061 [email protected] Sierran 2nd Monday, 6pm see page 2 for more infoLibrarianBobbi Weaver (leave message at chapter office). . .619-299-1743MembershipBob McDowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-505-9676 [email protected] ProgramsMannie Kugler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-585-3773Nature Knowledge WorkshopLee Siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-583-326Barry Hite (Assistant) [email protected] 1st Thursday, 6pmRichard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061 [email protected]

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