http://houston.sierraclub.org Sierra Club - Houston Regional Group - Take Action en-us houston.webmaster@lonestar.sierraclub.org (Webmaster) (c) 2005-2009 by the Sierra Club Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:33:39 GMT Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:33:39 GMT None http://houston.sierraclub.org/rss/rsslogo.gif http://houston.sierraclub.org 41 88 Sierra Club Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:33:39 GMT On December 2, 2009, 7-9 pm, at the United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will hold the third of three public meetings to solicit input for the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) to be prepared for the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (TRNWR). http://houston.sierraclub.org/advocacy/index.htm#immediate http://houston.sierraclub.org/advocacy/index.htm?2009102543339#immediate Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:47:58 GMT We will hold our fundraising "Live and Silent Annual Action" along with our Holiday Gathering at our December monthly General Meeting, Thursday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. This is one of the club's biggest fundraising events. All proceeds will be used to support our local conservation and educational programs including the printing and mailing of our newsletter. We had many successful auctions in the past years, thanks to all our donors, volunteers and bidders, and we are looking forward to another successful event. We are beginning to accept donations for the auction. An early response is needed so we can publish the auction items in the upcoming issues of our Bayou Banner. Suggestions for donations would be rentals for cabins, rooms, sailboats, canoes, bicycles, etc.; gift certificates or gift cards for services, performances, merchants or restaurants; and goods such as camping equipment, crafts, artwork, or autographed books. We need volunteers prior to the event to help solicit for auction items, pick up donated items or help promote and advertise the event. Additionally we will need many volunteers on the day of the event to help with our refreshment table and setting up the event. To donate, volunteer or for more information about the auction contact Arlene Diehl at 281-252- 4639 or arlenediehl@peoplepc.com. http://houston.sierraclub.org/advocacy/index.htm#immediate http://houston.sierraclub.org/advocacy/index.htm?2009090834758#immediate Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:46:59 GMT Special Volunteers Needed in addition to our monthly trail work 1. I need volunteers who have carpenter skills to repair bridges that have been damaged on the LSHT. No dates have been set, I would call each individual with information which Saturday these events would take place. 2. I need volunteers who have carpenter and power tool experience to make signs for the LSHT. I would gather the materials, we would meet here in Houston, and make wooden signs for the trail. 3. I need volunteers the last weekend in October to assist students with the Inner City Outing Group conduct trail work on the Trail Between the Lakes. If you are interested in any of these projects, call Jane Prentiss, 713-201-5755 or lshttrailboss@yahoo.com. http://houston.sierraclub.org/advocacy/index.htm#immediate http://houston.sierraclub.org/advocacy/index.htm?2009090834659#immediate