Event Highlights: For more information on any events contact William at WilliamAtYoungSierrans@yahoo.com or Diana at MistyAngel22@aol.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.

Petition to Save Grey Wolf

This week the Bush Administration removed the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List - sign our petition to rescind this and other disastrous midnight rulings. Link to take action

Sierra Club Action Center

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

Petition to Save Belleayre Mountain and Catskill Park

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

Sign the Live Earth Pledge!

A decade from now, when people look back on Live Earth, what they will remember isn't what happened during the show - instead my hope is they remember what happened after. More than 2 billion of us joined together on 7.7.07, and with one voice, demanded an end to the climate crisis. We now have the responsibility to carry this movement forward and force our leaders to take action. The first step is to make sure every single person possible joins us. If you haven't already, please sign the Live Earth Pledge. Then email five of your friends and ask them to sign the pledge by visiting: http://algore.com/pledge

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

FOR MAY THROUGH AUGUST

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

Jun 13th, Sat 12:00 PM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Volleyball in Somerset County

Join us for a game of volleyball at Pleasant Valley Park in Basking Ridge Volleyball

Jul 18th, Sat 7:00 PM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Miniature Golf in Passaic County

Note: Date Rescheduled. Join us for a fun filled evening of miniature golf at Willobrook Golf Center Miniature Golf

Jul 19th, Sun 12:00 PM - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Volleyball in Somerset County

Join us for volleyball at Pleasant Valley Park in Bernardsville/Basking Ridge area. Volleyball

Aug 1st, Sat 6:30 PM - Note: NEW DATE - 20s/30s Socials & Outings -- Somerset Patriots Baseball Fundraiser in Somerset County

A fundraiser for Rotary of Bernardsville causes. Double your fun with a pre-game all-you-can eat picnic buffet. Fireworks and the fun! Picnic area has a great view of the field. Baseball Fundraiser

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 or Diana at MistyAngel22@aol.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 or to Diana at MistyAngel22@aol.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 .

Brand New * * * Singles Chat Line Yahoogroup & Sierra Club MySpace!

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 Enfield
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.