Event Highlights: For more information on any events contact William at wsevchuk@yahoo.com or e-mail the host designated for that particular event. To RSVP or for more detailed information click onto link under event listing to be directly connected to event evite web site, where applicable.

Sierra Club Action Center

Please check this page regularly to Take Action on urgent wildlife protection issues! Take Action

Take Action to Save Great Bear Rainforest

Six years ago, British Columbia promised to save the Great Bear Rainforest, but logging is still permitted on 50% of the land today. Science is clear that at least 70% of the natural old-growth forest needs to be off-limits to logging to save it from disappearing forever. Sierra Club B.C. is taking part in this effort. Please sign the petition to prevent further logging in this area. Save Rainforest

Petition to Save Belleayre Mountain and Catskill Park

Please sign to stop the mega-resort: environment.meetup.com/219/calendar/6840358/

Seal Walk at Sandy Hook -- View Photos

from the Sandy Hook event go to www.jrpics.com. Please remember the Canadian Seal Hunting Season has started. Last year over 350,000 baby seals were killed. To sign petition or learn more go to http://www.hsus.org/protect_seals.html and http://environment.meetup.com/219/calendar/5808162/

Alaska Wilderness League -- Find Out More About Alaska Action

Alaska Wilderness League is fighting to protect our last great American wild frontier. http://www.AlaskaCoalition.org To find out more about Alaska Action contact Julia Shaw at Julia@alaskacoalition.org

Washington D.C. Rally for Climate Action Day

In March, thousands took buses to Washington D.C. for this critical day of action. Alaska has proven to be ground zero for global warming. Temperatures are rising around the world, but Alaska is experiencing the most dramatic increases, and as temperatures warm, sea ice and permafrost melt, radically altering entire ecosystems. The results could be devastating to Alaska. With the loss of its primary habitat, the polar bear could become extinct by the end of the century. As wildlife becomes more scarce and hunting becomes more difficult, Alaska Native communities could lose their subsistence lifestyle and culture. And all of the public land that we love, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, could change beyond recognition. That’s why Alaska Wilderness League led a diverse coalition of organizations and companies in sponsoring Climate Crisis Action Day. For Alaska and for the planet, we must act now. For more information contact Julia Shaw at Julia@alaskawild.org or www.alaskacoalition.org/join_alaska_coalition.htm

MARCH AND APRIL

We have upcoming events such as hiking, bowling, movie night & more! Exact Dates & Times of events will be sent out via our Young Sierrans list serve.
To be informed and updated on the specifics of all events please put yourself on the Young Sierrans list serve by going to http://lists.sierraclub.org/archives/NJ-YOUNG-SIERRANS-NEWS.html

20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Young Sierrans Becoming Active with NJ Sierra Club Chapter

Nicole Dallara added: Hi I work for the New Jersey Sierra Club, the organization which you are a part of. I would like to work with the YS with events and getting younger people involved with our chapter. Contact me nicole.dallara@sierraclub.org with ideas if interested. RSVP at:Young Sierrans Getting Involved

20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Appalachian Trail Speakup in Morris County

As you have heard, the Appalachian Trail is in danger of encroachment by PSE&G. Members are urged to submit opinions to NPS. Appalachian Trail Speak Up

Mar 15, Thu 11AM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Citizen Lobby Day: To Defend RGGI & Our Clean Energy Future

Hear from legislative champs who are fighting for clean air and clean energy. Governor Christie has taken New Jersey out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas program (RGGI), squandering the state’s opportunity for over $680 million in funding for clean energy over the next 8 years! On top of this major blow to progress on clean energy, clean air and global warming, Governor Christie has already cut $700 million in clean energy funds in the last three years. On March 15th, citizens, civic, faith and environmental advocates will be coming to the State Capitol to meet with local representatives and talk to them in the hallways of the New Jersey State House. We will be urging them to oppose the Governor’s decision to take New Jersey out of the RGGI program and his repeated cuts to funding for the Clean Energy Program – programs we need to solve critical problems like air pollution and global warming.Citizen Lobby Day

Mar 15, 7PM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Host a Frozen Planet House Party

Discovery Channel is now airing Frozen Planet, a miniseries in the tradition of Planet Earth and Life that will take us to both poles, bringing us face-to-face with the wild beauty of the world's polar regions. Sign up to host a Frozen Planet House party and watch the show with your friends and neighbors! A house party is a great way to get more involved in the Sierra Club campaigns and is a powerful way to be a part of the growing movement to stop Arctic drilling. Host a Frozen Planet House Party

Mar 24, Sat 9AM or 10AM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Waterway Cleanup Hike in 3 Locations in NJ

Water is one of our most valuable resources with less than 1% of the water supply on Earth used for drinking. This precious resource is being threatened whether it is from fracking or pollution, but we can and must protect. With World Water Day on March 22nd what better way to celebrate and help take care of this precious resource than taking part in one of our water way clean ups on Saturday March 24th.Do you part: Come Clean our Waterways! Choose from Saddle River County Park, Red Bank Swimming River or D-R Canal at Spring Lake Park in Hamilton. Waterway Cleanup

Apr 12, Sat 12PM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Hike at Hacklebarney Park in Morris County

Join us for a very scenic hike at Hacklebarney Park in Chester.Dogs welcome. Hacklebarney Hike

Apr 12, Sat 7PM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Revenge of the Electric Car House Party Screening

This is the new documentary from Chris Paine, director of Who Killed the Electric Car? His new film goes behind the scenes at Nissan, GM, and start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the global resurgence of EVs and the four entrepreneurs racing to be the first to bring them to the American public. Any Young Sierrans interested in hosting a House Party Screening? Hosting is easy -- just provide the venue and hospitality, and we'll send you everything you need. House Party

To Volunteer for any Eco, Social or Outings Events and/or for questions or to RSVP for any events send e-mail to William at wsevchuk@yahoo.com

Some Volunteer Info at: www.meetup.com/Young-Sierrans-Sierra-Club/calendar/6195791/ To be notified immediately of Volunteer Opportunities please ask to be put onto our Young Sierrans Leaders List, contact William at wsevchuk@yahoo.com.

MEETINGS: Monthly Young Sierran Meetings can be made available on rotating basis currently in Princeton, Bridgewater, New Brunswick or Montclair areas. If you would like Young Sierran Meetings or Events in your area please contact William at wsevchuk@yahoo.com and we will start you up!

Volunteers needed for all events, hosts & co-hosts wanted! Many volunteer committee positions open. Currently a Fundraiser Chair is needed to be responsible for the group fundraising. If interested contact Young Sierran Coordinator/Moderator William at wsevchuk@yahoo.com. Training Procedure for any Young Sierrans wanting to be properly trained to lead hiking trips & other outings. Events may be designated as specifically for Singles or Open to all in their 20s and 30s regardless of marital status, as well as 18 to 29 year olds are allowed to run events specifically designated for 18 to 29 year olds.

Currently, we have Young Sierrans requesting Get-Togethers in Bergen County, as well as Princeton & New Brunswick so if you are from any of those areas, contact the Young Sierran Coodinator/Moderator at William at wsevchuk@yahoo.com .

Check it out: * * * Singles Chat Line Yahoogroup & Sierra Club MySpace!

Young Sierrans on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Sierrans-New-Jersey-Sierra-Club/346187132090796.

Chat with other Young Sierrans at http://groups.myspace.com/YoungSierrans.

Send email to NJ_Singles_20-30s_YoungSierrans-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and follow confirmation instructions. To protect from spammers just indicate you are a Young Sierran & you will be approved into site or just ask William at wsevchuk@yahoo.com to invite you on.

MySpace Sierra Club - The New Jersey chapter is now on MySpace! Please visit us at www.myspace.com/njsierraclub and make us one of your friends.

Stop Global Warming www.StopGlobalWarming.org Many scientists believe we may have only 10 years before the point of no return to turn back the damage of Global Warming and start the healing process for our earth and our future.

For more information on what you can do to save our Alaskan Wilderness see below:

YOUNG SIERRANS COMMITTEE:

Head Chair and Coordinator:	William Sevchuk wsevchuk@yahoo.com
Vice Chair:	Open Position - Contact us!
Advisor, transitional:	Diana Christine Eichholz MistyAngel22@aol.com or 732-764-9073
Conservation Chair:	Steve Timmerman
Webmaster:	Julie Garber
Executive Committee / YS National Rep (CA):	Jackie Eco
North Jersey Representative:	Jim DeSantis
Outings Chair (Northern NJ):	Open Position - Contact us!
Outings Chair (Central NJ):	Leon Yerenburg
Outings Chair (Southern NJ):	Open Position - Contact us!

We need Young Sierran Outing Leaders for all areas, but extra especially for the Northern and South Jersey areas. We will help you step-by-step through the training process to properly lead hikes and outdoor activities. Reimbursement, insurance and guidance are provided under the Sierra Club’s membership. If interested contact Chair or Young Sierran Coordinator at YoungSierrans@yahoo.com.

EVENTS: Volunteers for events throughout New Jersey wanted. Meet great people in your area! Publicity provided. Contact Coordinator at YoungSierrans@yahoo.com for information. All Events will be announced via The Young Sierrans’ E-Mail List Serve. To be put on it, send an e-mail to YoungSierrans@yahoo.com with subject heading Young Sierrans E-Mail List or to subscribe directly go to http://lists.sierraclub.org/archives/NJYOUNG-SIERRANS-NEWS.html. Events for 20’s only are available for those wanting to volunteer to host 20’s only events. Young Sierran Event Volunteers always needed and welcomed.