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Message
from the Chair - The Houston Sierra Club Needs You
Dear Houston Sierra Club Member, It's time for the Houston Sierra
Club's annual fundraising drive again. It takes both dedication and money to keep our
local work going. The Houston Group receives only 50 cents per member in dues subvention
from the national Sierra Club, which usually allows us about $2,500 per year. That covers
the printing and mailing costs of just two of the ten issues of the "Bayou
Banner". That still leaves the other eight issues, paying for meeting room &
telephone, and of course our vital conservation work. (Oct 08)
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| Join us at our next
monthly program: Thursday, December 4th at 7 p.m. December
Program: Our Annual Auction Fundraiser
We will hold our traditional fundraising live and silent
auction and our holiday gathering at our Thursday, December 4, General Meeting, which is
free and open to all members and non-members. Drinks and snacks will be served. This is a
great opportunity to support your club and complete your holiday shopping while having
fun. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted. A good variety of items are waiting for
your bid: outdoor adventures, camping gear, handmade crafts, pottery and artwork, a
variety of books (some autographed) and a whole lot more. We will be selling Sierra Club
holiday cards and 2009 Sierra Club calendars. Click here
for a detailed listing of items. There is something for everyone.
Thanks to all who have already donated to our auction. Donors
will be acknowledged in the February Bayou Banner. We are currently accepting additional
donations and need volunteers to help with the auction or refreshment table, and we are
seeking someone to be our Auctioneer. If you have an item to donate or are willing to
volunteer, please contact Arlene Diehl at 281-252-4639 or arlenediehl@peoplepc.com, or leave a message on
our phone line at 713-895-9309.
Join us for a brief social period at 7:00 p.m. Our
program begins at 7:30. Central Presbyterian Church. 3788 Richmond at Timmons.
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Brazoria
National Wildlife Refuge
December 7 (Sun) - Brazoria NWR is a terminus of the
Central Flyway for many North American waterfowl. In winter, snow geese, pintail, teal,
gadwall, and mottled ducks frequently fill the many ponds and sloughs. Sandhill cranes,
white pelican, and caracaras are also frequently seen. On this outing we’ll have an
opportunity to examine what impacts Hurricane Ike has had on this portion of the coast.
The refuge has several hiking trails, viewing platforms, and wildlife viewing
opportunities on an auto tour. Time allowing, we may also visit a nearby location, such as
Lake Jackson’s Wilderness Park or Chocolate Bayou. We'll meet at 9am and the outing
will last until approximately 4pm. For meeting point and other details, contact Frank
Blake, frankblake@juno.com or 713-528-2896.MORE TRIPS==> |
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 December/January Bayou Banner
Our newsletter - available on-line.
This issue:
Annual Auction on December 4th
ExCom Election
Anahuac NWR Hit Hard by Hurricane Ike
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Kroger's Neighbor to Neighbor Program
Link your Kroger Plus Card to the Sierra Club Houston Regional
Group and a portion of your purchase helps support our Group's educational efforts in the
Houston area. If you have participated in this program in the past, you must
re-enroll. Click the link above for more information. |
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Not a Sierra Club Member? $25 Sierra Club Membership, FREE messenger bag, Sierra Magazine
subscription and more!
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Sierra Club - Houston Group; P.O Box
3021; Houston, TX 77253-3021; 713-895-9309
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use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and
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