tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307943058084540462024-02-20T03:00:59.663-08:00Sierra WatchThe electronic newsletter of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra ClubAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464401554418571014noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530794305808454046.post-58438047615489710272013-07-01T09:17:00.001-07:002013-07-01T09:17:52.746-07:00July 2013 News & Events<div> <br /> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" bordercolor="#ffffff" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" height="99" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="692"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <font color="#99cc66" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="6"><font color="#336633" size="7">Sierra Watch</font></font></div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <img alt="" height="42" src="http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/437632/248163065ae004baeec8ae9a8e306438/image/gif" title="" width="92" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> The electronic newsletter of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra Club</div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <div> Visit our website at</div> <div> </div> <span style="display: none"> </span> <div> <font color="#000000"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern%2F">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern </a></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr color="#006666" noshade="noshade" style="background-color: rgb(0,102,102)" width="100%" /> </div> <div> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin: 5px 15px 0px 0px; direction: ltr; font-size: 14px"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div> <div> <h1> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color: #1155cc"><span style="font-size: 25px">Tell the EPA: Keep coal waste out of our water!<br /> Join us for a press conference and living mural demonstration on July 5th!</span></span></span></span></span></h1> <p> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-size: 16px">Coal-fired power plants across Pennsylvania and the rest of the country are allowed to dump millions of pounds of toxic heavy metals into our water every year -- but you can help change that!</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="color: #222222"><strong>The EPA is considering stronger limits on toxic coal waste in our water and we can help make sure the protections are put into place by showing strong public support.</strong><br /> <br /> Sierra Club volunteers will be at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia Friday the 5th to inform folks attending the Taste of Philadelphia event about the need for a strong EPA rule to keep toxic coal waste out of our water.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="color: #222222">We'll be displaying a living mural to show how toxic coal waste affects our water, holding a press conference and collecting signatures in support of protections against toxic coal waste.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><strong>Join the fun -- help spread the word to keep toxic coal waste out of our water!</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <h2> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><strong><em>Here are the details:</em></strong></span></span></span></span></h2> <p> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><strong>WHO: </strong>You and other activists from Sierra Club and allied environmental groups<br /> <strong>WHAT: </strong>Outreach and press conference at Taste of Philly festival to support limits on toxic coal waste pollution<br /> <strong>WHEN:</strong> Friday, July 5, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm<br /> <strong>WHERE:</strong> Meet at Front Street & Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia, by Penn's Landing </span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Use this link to RSVP or e-mail Randy Francisco at <a href="mailto:randy.francisco@sierraclub.org">randy.francisco@sierraclub.org</a>. </span></span></span></span></p> <div style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: small"> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FPageServer%3Fpagename%3Devent_FLD_PA_Philly_ELG%26src%3D710ZSCSH01" target="_blank">http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageServer?pagename=event_FLD_PA_Philly_ELG&src=710Z SCSH01</a></span></span></span></span></div> <div style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: small"> </div> <div style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: small"> </div> <div style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: small"> <div> <h1> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-size: 28px">2013 Annual Members' Outing</span></span></span></span></span></h1> </div> <div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: text-top"> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Date:</span></span></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Friday, July 12, 2013 to Sunday, July 14, 2013</span></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Time:</span></span></span></span></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Presented by:</span></span></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Pennsylvania Chapter</span></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: text-top"> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Leader:</span></span></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Carli Timpson - 717.232.0101 <a href="mailto:pennsylvania.chapter@sierraclub.org?subject=2013+Annual+Members%27+Outing" target="_blank">pennsylvania.chapter@sierraclub.org </a></span></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Location:</span></span></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Susquehannock State Park, Drumore, PA 17518, USA</span></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Registration required. </span></span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">You're invited to take part in our annual member outing and retreat July 12-14 at Susquehannock State Park with the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter in <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.padutchcountry.com%2Findex.asp%3Fgclid%3DCNj0mKyvvrcCFc19OgodjkoAPg" style="color: #666666" target="_blank">Lancaster County</a>! <br /> <br /> Susquehannock State Park sits on 224 beautiful acres in Drumore Township, <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.padutchcountry.com%2Findex.asp%3Fgclid%3DCNj0mKyvvrcCFc19OgodjkoAPg" style="color: #666666" target="_blank">Lancaster County</a>, Pennsylvania. The park is on a scenic plateau overlooking the Susquehanna River and Conowingo Reservoir, and features two vistas, including Hawk Pointe, known for its wide array of bird species. </span></span></span></span></p> <table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="4" style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt"> <tbody> <tr style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> <td style="text-align: right; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> <td style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fpennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2FPA_Chapter_2008%2FEventFlyers%2F2013OutingAnnouncement.pdf" style="color: #666666" target="_blank">Our outing weekend is full of a variety of activities, many kid-friendly.</a> Our outings include hiking, paddling and a tour of the numerous energy production sites nearby. The paddle trip will visit the <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portal.state.pa.us%2Fportal%2Fserver.pt%2Fcommunity%2Fpetroglyphs%2F3892" style="color: #666666" target="_blank">Indian Rock petroglyphs</a>, located in the lower Susquehanna - an extraordinary opportunity to view Native American rock art!</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Susquehannock is also close to outstanding cultural and historical attractions. It's only 15 miles to <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.padutchcountry.com%2Findex.asp%3Fgclid%3DCNj0mKyvvrcCFc19OgodjkoAPg" style="color: #666666" target="_blank">Lancaster City</a>, home to our 15th President, James Buchanan, and abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens. Lancaster also features Wheatland's Gardens and the popular <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lancasterhistory.org%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Dfrontpage%26Itemid%3D335" style="color: #666666" target="_blank">Tanger Arboretum</a>, which features more than 100 species of trees from around the world.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px"> <span style="color: rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">RSVP by going to <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org">pennsylvania.sierracub.org</a> where you can find the outing listed under events on the home page or by calling Carli Timpson at 717-232-0101. </span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: small"> </div> <div style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: small"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-size: 23px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px">Beyond Coal Campaign</span></span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">P</span>honebanking, letter writing, canvassing, 1-on-1 meetings, events and other activities are being organized. <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Thanks to Bryan Crenshaw, we have a great blog <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fpacleanair.blogspot.com%2F" style="font-family: ArialMT; color: rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">pacleanair.blogspot.com</a> and a very informative Twitter account @pacleanair. </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">If anyone wants to have a 1-on-1 discussion with me on how to get involved please call me at 732-589-8024. To be added to the google group list, send your name and email address to <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a>. You will be kept up to date on all campaign activities. </span></span></span><br /> </p> </div> <div> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 23px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="5"><span style="font-size: 25px"><span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="font-size: 23px"><span style="font-size: 22px"><span style="font-size: 21px"><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-size: 19px"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)">SPG Executive Committee Meetings</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></font></span></span></p> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px">Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:45 - 8:30 pm at the Clean Air Council offices, 135 S. 19th St. Suite 300, Philadelphia. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is <strong>Wed. July 3, 2013. </strong> All members are invited to attend. We especially encourage those interested in volunteering to attend and meet the SPG leaders. Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Anne Lovatt at <a href="mailto:anne.lovatt@verizon.net">annelovatt@verizon.net</a><a href="mailto:annelovatt@verizon.net">. </a> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"> </span></div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px">Monthly Service Project at Ridley Creek State Park </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Time</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assemble 9:00, work until no later than noon.</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Place</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Park Office (Hunting Hill Mansion) Rear Entrance</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Wear</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">long pants, otherwise dress for the weather.</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bring</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Water, work gloves if you have them, insect repellent with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">RSVP</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:trails@friendsofrcsp.org">trails@friendsofrcsp.org</a></span></strong></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px">SPG Hikes</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bill Brainerd, outings coordinator, organizes hikes in the SPG area. Send your e-mail address to </span></strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</span></a></span></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">, and he will notify you of upcoming hikes. </span></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-size: 17px"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Visit </span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=383091&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern</a></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px"> for service projects in Wissahickon and Pennypack Parks.</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 21px"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 21px"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-size: 25px"> </span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; 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padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 14px; direction: ltr;"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Educational Program - June 10, 2013</span></strong></span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Sierra Club of Southeastern PA and </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">CCP Coalition for a Sustainable Future </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Present...</span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Keystone XL Pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and</span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pipelines in Southeastern Pennsylvania</span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Monday June 10 at 6:45 PM</span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Center for Business and Industry, NE corner of 18th/Callowhill</span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Streets, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">enter off 18th, on the c</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ampus of the Community </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">College of </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Philadelphia.</span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Contact <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=381172&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=denied%3Adisabledscript%3A_e%28%7B%7D%2C"cvml', 'wbrainerd3@gmail.com');" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">wbrainerd3@gmail.<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204);">com</span></a></span></span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Th<span style="font-family: Calibri;">e controversial KXL tar sands pipeline continues to make headlines, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">but rapidly proliferating shale gas pipelines carry many of the </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">same risks. Karen Feridun, founder of Berks Gas Truth and 350 Berks & Lehigh </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Valley Climate Action, will discuss these extreme energy pipelines, what they </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">have in common, and what you need to know if one's coming to you.</span></span></span></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Beyond Coal Campaign</span></span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">P</span>honebanking, letter writing, canvassing, 1-on-1 meetings, events and other activities are being organized. <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Thanks to Bryan Crenshaw, we have a great blog <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=381172&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fpacleanair.blogspot.com%2F" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: ArialMT;" target="_blank">pacleanair.blogspot.com</a> and a very informative Twitter account @pacleanair. </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">If anyone wants to have a 1-on-1 discussion with me on how to get involved please call me at 732-589-8024. To be added to the google group list, send your name and email address to <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a>. You will be kept up to date on all campaign activities. </span></span></span><br /> </p> </div> <div> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><font size="5"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">SPG Executive Committee Meetings</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></font></span></span></p> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:45 - 8:30 pm at the Clean Air Council offices, 135 S. 19th St. Suite 300, Philadelphia. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is <strong>Wed. July 3, 2013. </strong> All members are invited to attend. We especially encourage those interested in volunteering to attend and meet the SPG leaders. Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Anne Lovatt at <a href="mailto:anne.lovatt@verizon.net">anne.lovatt@verizon.net</a>. </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Monthly Service Project at Ridley Creek State Park </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Time</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Assemble 9:00, work until no later than noon.</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Place</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Park Office (Hunting Hill Mansion) Rear Entrance</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Wear</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">long pants, otherwise dress for the weather.</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Bring</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Water, work gloves if you have them, insect repellent with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.</span></strong></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">RSVP</span></strong></span></span></td> <td> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:trails@friendsofrcsp.org">trails@friendsofrcsp.org</a></span></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></strong></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">SPG Hikes</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Bill Brainerd, outings coordinator, organizes hikes in the SPG area. Send your e-mail address to </span></strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</span></a></span></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">, and he will notify you of upcoming hikes. Hikes are generally suspended for the winter months but get on the list now for the Spring!</span></strong></span></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Visit </span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=381172&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern</a></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> for service projects in Wissahickon and Pennypack Parks.</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"> </span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; 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line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt;"> </p> <div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Shoshana Bricklin </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">is the our only endorsed candidate for Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge because of her strong environmental record:</span></span></span></span></div> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-indent: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Shale Gas Drilling</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">~�worked on the amicus brief for New York State's suit against the Delaware River Basin Commission asking that an environmental impact statement be prepared before gas drilling regulations are issued. </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-indent: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Environmental Zoning Overlay</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">~ helped pass landmark environmental legislation added to the Philadelphia Zoning Code protecting migratory birds. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-indent: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Fracking Public Hearings</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">~ prepared a report to City Council members on a public hearing about fracking. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-indent: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Riparian Setback Ordinance</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">~ researched stream setback ordinances in the City in the recent Council debate on a riparian buffer ordinance.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-indent: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; 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line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"> </font></strong></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Earth Day is Monday, April 22! </span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, Earth Day IS everyday but special events take place on and around April 22. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><strong>Sat. April 20. NarbEarth Day, 12-4 pm at Narberth Park. </strong>Music, raffles, fun & games for the whole family. For a complete list of sponsors and exhibits (including SPG!), visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=375908&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.narberthcivic.org%2Fnarbearthday.php">www.narberthcivic.org/narbearthday.php</a>. Sierra Club volunteers Sue Edwards and Robin Mann will be on hand. </span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><strong>Sat. April 20. Chester-Ridley-Crum Creek Watershed Cleanup, 9 am. </strong><br /> Join CRC and West Chester area municipalities and their residents for the 8th Annual Chester Creek Earth Day Cleanup to be held Saturday, April 20, from 9 am to 11 am. Please meet at one of the following places : West Goshen- Behind MacDonalds on Gay and Montgomery, and also 205 Carter Drive; West Chester- WC Public Works- 205 Lacy Street; Thornbury/Westtown- Goose Creek Park. Please contact Anne Murphy at CRC at 610-359-1440. Get down and dirty to show your support for Mother Earth. (SPG is a co-sponsor.) </span></span></span><br /> </p> <div> <h3> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><img src="http://events.drexel.edu/displaymedia.aspx?whatToDo=picture&thumbnail=thumbnail&thumbnailwidth=223&id=1491" /></span></span></span></h3> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><strong><u>The Imperative to Address Climate Change: Voices of Faith Speak Out</u></strong></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Mon. April 22, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM</span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">At this Urban Sustainability Forum, explore how major world religions are addressing climate and how communities of faith in southeastern Pennsylvania can make a difference. Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103</span></span></span><br /> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><b>Darby Creek Valley Association Annual Cleanup, in the creek at various sites. <br /> Sat. April 27, 9-12 (noon unless noted below*)</b></span></span></span></p> <div> <div align="left"> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Without volunteers and sponsors like you this important environmental cleanup cannot happen! Please contact the DCVA cleanup captains for your area below for further information. Note: SPG is once again a co-sponsor. </span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"> </span></span></span></p> <table border="1" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Briarcliff/Crescent Park<br /> Lisa Simmonds (610) 237-1691</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Haverford Twp/Grange Estate (*Apr20)<br /> Roy Sandstrom (610) 446-4958</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Bryn Mawr/Ithan Creek<br /> Jan Marie/Alan Rushforth (610) 520-1968</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Haverford Twp Bus Yard/Rt3/HilltopRd<br /> Peter Puglianesi (610) 446-2145</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Clifton Heights/Kent Pk to Swedish Cabin<br /> Michael Wenk (610) 324-9350</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Haverford Twp/Merwood Pk<br /> Greg Bannett (610) 299-6803</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Clifton Heights/Rockbourne Falls<br /> Kelly Gidzinski (610) 368-8744</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Lansdowne/Hoffman Park<br /> (Go to Bonnie's Wondergardens)<br /> Bonnie McShane (610) 259-1733<br /> John Pecko (610) 453-7583</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Clifton Heights/Swedish Cabin Grnds<br /> Matt Silva (610) 803-9057</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Lansdowne/Pennock Terrace (*4/28)<br /> Jack Kelly (610) 623-5156</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Clifton Heights/Shadeland & Baltimore<br /> Barbarann Keffer (610) 716-5196</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Lansdowne/Marlyn Park<br /> Dave Eldredge (610) 284-1713</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Collingdale Pk/Jackson/Hermasproda<br /> Joe Ciavarelli (610) 586-0500</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Newtown Square/Fox Run<br /> Marty Milligan (610) 353-7024</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Colwyn/ 500 Block of 4th St/ in back<br /> Freddy Lesher (610) 800-3413</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Norwood/Morton Morton House<br /> Judy Anastasi (610) 583-3002</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Darby/Trolley Bridge/Springfield Rd<br /> Jan/John Haigis (610) 583-0788</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Norwood/Various Areas<br /> Jaclyn Rhoads (484) 494-3090</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Darby/12th St/ Bartram Pk<br /> Laura Craig (215) 970-4155</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Philadelphia/BlueBell/Cobbs Crk (*5/4)<br /> Frank Tarant (215) 764-7538</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Darby Town Center/MacDade Blvd<br /> John Bush, Jim Mullarkey (610)586-3670</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Radnor- Call for Mtg Place<br /> Robin Mann (610) 527-4598</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Drexel Hill/Bloomfield&Rosemont<br /> Joyce Fortunato (610) 259-7547</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Secane/Muckinapates/Primos Lbr (*4/13)<br /> K. Dollymore/Jack Bergin 610.761.7108</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Drexel Hill/DrexelGrdnsPlayground<br /> Diana O'Connor (610) 212-7678</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Sharon Hill - Call for Mtg Place<br /> Faith Thomas (610) 586-8200</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Drexel Hill/Bond Av Pk Footbridge<br /> Ann Jackson (610) 585-5038</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new 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(*pre-4/27)<br /> Tom Hamilton, (610) 789-5009</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Upper Darby/Glencoe/Afton/Cobbs Crk<br /> Betsy Piette (610) 348-8017 (*Apr13)</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Drexel Hill/Idle Hour Tennis Club<br /> Jaime Santora (484) 571-5219</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Upper Darby/Marshall Rd/Old Church Ln<br /> Joanne Davis (610) 734-3307 (*May18)</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Folcroft/Glenolden<br /> Ruth Nowrey (610) 532-0123</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Upper Darby/Naylor's Run Pk/Garrett Rd.<br /> Pete Leahy,UpperDarbyMarines 610.622.0320</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Glenolden Joe Dolan (610) 583-7680</span></span></span></td> <td width="51%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Upper Darby/Naylor's Run/S. of Garrett<br /> Robert Davidson (484) 832-8706</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="49%"> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new 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The Northeast Corridor is Amtrak's most profitable route. Mr. Caldwell will discuss the future of Amtrak and the new high speed rail system even faster than Acela that is being planned for some segments of the rail system. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Questions? 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line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"> </font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 16pt;">The Sierra Club, United Steelworkers, Public Citizen, Clean Air Council, and Neighborhood Networks </span></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 12pt;">Present</span></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-BoldItalic, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">~ Tug of War ~ </span></i></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-BoldItalic, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">Dirty Fossil Fuels vs. Clean Renewable Energy</span></i></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-size: 16pt;">Big Coal/Big Oil/Big Gas/Big Money puts Profits Above People</span></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="margin: 12pt 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 20pt;">Expansion of Fossil Fuel Use Threatens Irremediable Climate Change</span></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="margin: 12pt 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 24pt;">Monday, April 8th, 2013 5:00-7:00 pm</span></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 20pt;">Independence Mall, Independence National Park</span></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 20pt;">Philadelphia</span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> <strong><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 39, 91); font-family: Calibri-Bold; font-size: 16pt;">Please join us for free refreshments for participants afterwards at Soho Pizza, 218 Market St.</span></b></font></strong></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; 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Schade, founder of the Interfaith Sacred Earth Coalition and Pastor of United in Christ Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, PA will speak. Her talk, "Shale Justice and Sacred Waters," addresses the impacts of fracking in north-central Pennsylvania, where she lives and preaches. Reverend Leah asks the question, "Where Would Jesus Frack?" -- Don't miss this riveting speaker, who has been involved in organizing within the Lutheran Church and in supporting families directly impacted by fracking.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">"<em>Water is Life ~ Faces of the Engaged "</em> - Working for Clean Air and Water, Health and Justice<br /> Photography by the renowned JJ Tiziou and Reverend Jesse Brown.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><em>"Water is Life ~ Faces of the Betrayed" </em>- The human cost of mountain top coal removal and shale gas drilling (fracking)<br /> </span><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Award-winning photographer Mark Schmerling presents his compassionate, poignant photographs that capture the essence of these peoples' sacrifice. "<em>Look into the faces of our fellow Americans impacted by the devastating loss of their water to the systematic violation of our country by fossil fuel extraction." - Mark Schmerling</em></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Where: Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion Stevens Center, 2111 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA<br /> P arking $7 with validation at Park America on Sansom Street next to the church. </span></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> </p> <h1> <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Urban Sustainability Forum: <br /> Green City, Clean Waters: What's the future of Philadelphia's waterways?<br /> <br /> <font color="#1155cc" face="Arial" size="4">Thursday March 21, 6:30 - 8 pm</font></span></span></span></h1> <h1> <span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Academy of Natural Sciences<br /> 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway<br /> Philadelphia PA </span></span></span></h1> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">5:30 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception<br /> 6:30 pm Program begins<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">This event is free and open to the public.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Register here: <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=371783&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fgreencleanwaters-es2002.eventbrite.com%2F">http://greencleanwaters-es2002.eventbrite.com/</a></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">100 Days of Climate Action Campaign Continues Through April 22</span></span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">P</span>honebanking, letter writing, canvassing, 1-on-1 meetings, events and other activities are being organized as part of the 100 Days of Climate Action Campaign. <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">We are also working with our climate campaign partners to plan a climate public event in March and an Earth Day event in April. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Thanks to Bryan Crenshaw, we have a great blog <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=371783&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fpacleanair.blogspot.com%2F" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: ArialMT;" target="_blank">pacleanair.blogspot.com</a> and a very informative Twitter account @pacleanair. </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">If anyone wants to have a 1-on-1 discussion with me on how to get involved please call me at 732-589-8024. To be added to the google group list, send your name and email address to <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a>. You will be kept up to date on all campaign activities. </span></span></span><br /> </p> </div> <div> <p align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Chester County Members Events</span></strong></span></span></p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"> Chester County Members Meetings are held the lst Thursday of the month. To confirm meeting date and location, contact Mary or Leslie. <br /> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><font color="#222222" size="4"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><font color="#222222">For more information, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=371783&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a><font color="#222222">) or Leslie Siebert (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=371783&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a><font color="#222222">), co-chairs of the Chester County Conservation Committee of Sierra Club SPG. </font></span></em></span></span></span></font></span></span></span></span><br /> </p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><font size="5"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">SPG Executive Committee Meetings</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></font></span></span></p> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 pm at the Clean Air Council offices, 135 S. 19th St. Suite 300, Philadelphia. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is <strong>Wed. April 3, 2013. </strong> All members are invited to attend. We especially encourage those interested in volunteering to attend and meet the SPG leaders. Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> in the event of a change. </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div> <div> <h2> <span style="font-size: 20px;"><span>Good Jobs, Green Jobs 2013 - April 16 - 18, Washington DC. </span></span></h2> <div> <p> Outeach has begun for this year's Good jobs, Green Jobs Conference. This year's theme is <em>Let's Get to Work: Climate Change, Infrastructure and Innovation</em>. We know that climate change is no longer a possibility, it's a reality. Hurricane Sandy and the drought of 2012 showed America what climate change could do to our communities, economy and environment. </p> <p> Register early and get discounts on the conference and hotels. Visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=371783&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenjobsconference.org">www.greenjobsconference.org</a> to register and for a schedule of workshops. Or contact William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a>. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Monthly Service Project at Ridley Creek State Park </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Time</span></span></strong></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Assemble 9:00, work until no later than noon.</span></span></strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Place</span></span></strong></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Park Office (Hunting Hill Mansion) Rear Entrance</span></span></strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Wear</span></span></strong></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">long pants, otherwise dress for the weather.</span></span></strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bring</span></span></strong></span></td> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Water, work gloves if you have them, insect repellent with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.</span></span></strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RSVP</span></span></strong></span></td> <td> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"></span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="mailto:trails@friendsofrcsp.org"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">trails@friendsofrcsp.org</span></a></span></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></strong></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Visit </span></strong></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=371783&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern</a></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> for service projects in Wissahickon and Pennypack Parks.</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">SPG Hikes</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Bill Brainerd, outings coordinator, organizes hikes in the SPG area. Send your e-mail address to </span></strong></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</span></a></span></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">, and he will notify you of upcoming hikes. Hikes are generally suspended for the winter months but get on the list now for the Spring!</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Volunteer</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Contact Chair Mat Himmelein at </span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> if you would like to volunteer for SPG!</span></span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"> </span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; 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This rally will only be a success if every person who can possibly make it comes with us. Will you <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3D52UfapPGZITgGUO4hxnYXg" target="_blank">RSVP today</a> and board the Pennsylvania bus to D.C. with us? </strong></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The climate crisis is creating weather patterns that aren't just extreme -- they're downright freaky. </strong></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Our leaders in Washington can't sit around and twiddle their thumbs anymore, and it's up t<span>o </span>activists like you to make sure they get the memo.</strong></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>The first step President Obama can take is to reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. So at the Forward on Climate Rally, we'll engage in several critical actions that push him to lead on climate, as well as hear from inspiring speakers like Bill McKibben, Mike Brune, and surprise celebrity guests. </span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DvJe9_UTdxu4Vz2o-9xZ-ZQ" target="_blank">Together, we will make it clear to the president that climate's time is now.</a></span></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>You can make this a Presidents Day weekend that President Obama won't forget --</strong><u><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DlUdh-ODV9PV_cENcfAqEoA" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DSucEVwC9saqmeaBdQPhbsw" target="_blank">sign up to join the biggest climate rally in history, stop the toxic Keystone XL pipeline, and create tangible momentum for further climate action.</a><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DMnDUp9tWUkZJioaCHGEPZg" target="_blank"> </a></u></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DXUt3NTjSUuRqsZVToj7FfA" target="_blank">For Philadelphia buses, click here!</a></strong></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">We have buses leaving from the following cities: Allentown, Devon, Elkins Park, Harrisburg, King of Prussia, Lancaster, Lansdale, Northeast Philadelphia Suburbs, Quakertown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton and State College, West Chester and York. <strong><a target="_blank">Reserve your seat on a bus today! </a></strong></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>See you in February,</span></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Wendi Taylor<br /> Chapter Chair<br /> Sierra Club PA Chapter</span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Additional bus departure: </span></strong></p> <div> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>8 AM from Dittmar Park in Radnor at the corner of South Valley Forge Rd and Maplewood Rd.</strong></span></div> <div> <div> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>$35 adults</strong></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>$20 seniors, students, underemployed.</strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>We hope to be back before 8 PM.</strong></span></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Mail your check to Mary Kane, 5 Rachel Dr, Chester Springs PA 19425. You can pay when you board if a seat is available.</strong></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F21%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0000zwk0%3A001H5jxr00002Erw%26count%3D1360522388%26randid%3D1920404429%26attachId%3D0%26isUnDisplayableMail%3Dyes%26blockImages%3D0%26randid%3D1920404429%23">marykaneart@gmail.com</a></strong></span></div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">100 Days of Climate Action Campaign</span></span></span></strong></span></div> <div> <p> <strong><font face="Arial">Message from William Kramer, National Field Staff Coordinator: </font></strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">P</span>honebanking, letter writing, canvassing, 1-on-1 meetings, events and other activities are being organized as part of the 100 Days of Climate Action Campaign. We phonebanked last weekend and all this week for the historic DC rally, and will continue this weekend and next week. You can call from home or (on selected days) from the Clean Air Council offices at 19th & Walnut Sts., Phila. There are around a dozen buses going from Pennsylvania, and there is still space on one leaving from 30th street. Go here to sign up. <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fphillybustodc.eventbrite.com%2F" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">http://phillybustodc.<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204);">eventbrite</span>.com/</a> . <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"> We are also working with our climate coordinated campaign partners to plan a climate public event in March and an Earth Day event in April, and doing visits to state and federal legislators the second half of February. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Thanks to Bryan Crenshaw, we have a great blog <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fpacleanair.blogspot.com%2F" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: ArialMT;" target="_blank">pacleanair.blogspot.com</a> and a very informative Twitter account @pacleanair. </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">If anyone wants to have a 1-on-1 discussion with me on how to get involved please call me at 732-589-8024. To be added to the google group list, send your name and email address to <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a>. You will be kept up to date on all campaign activities. </span></span></span><br /> </p> <div> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">8th Annual Delaware County Environmental Summit </span></strong></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">"Emerging Toxins"</span></span></strong></span><br /> Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 1PM</p> <p> John Heinz Wildlife Refuge<br /> Cusano Environmental Education Center<br /> 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila., PA</p> <p> To register, contact Jaclyn Rhoads at 267-221-5274 or <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fus.mc1224.mail.yahoo.com%2Fmc%2Fcompose%3Fto%3Djaclyn_rhoads%40yahoo.com"><strong>jaclyn_rhoads@yahoo.com</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse;">The Sierra Club of Southeastern PA and CCP Coalition for a Sustainable Future present<br /> JORDAN YAEGER, Environmental Lawyer </span></strong></span></span></p> <div> <div> <font color="#222222" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Thursday February 28, 6:45 PM</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">at </span></span></span></font><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;">Community College of Philadelphia, </span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;">Klein Cube (second floor above the cafe and bookstore), Pavilion Building,</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;"> entrance on the west side of 17th Street, between</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;"> Spring Garden & Callowhill Streets. Just south </span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;">of the Pavilion Building is a $4 parking garage, entrance on the west side of 17th. </span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;"> Visitors should indicate they are attending an event sponsored by the Sierra </span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;">Club and </span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;">CCP Coalition for a Sustainable Future. There should also be street parking. We'll be back in the Central Library, 19th and Vine, next year.</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;">Contact <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F21%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0000zwW0%3A001H5jvm00003PYX%26count%3D1360522388%26randid%3D1920404429%26attachId%3D0%26isUnDisplayableMail%3Dyes%26blockImages%3D0%26randid%3D1920404429%23">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a>.</span></span></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); border-collapse: collapse;">Jordan Yaeger is the lawyer who overturned in Commonwealth Court that part of Act 13 which denies towns and townships any control over Marcellus shale gas drilling within their borders. He has since argued this case before the Supreme Court of PA and awaits its decision. He is also counsel to Delaware Riverkeeper and knowledgeable about the Delaware River Basin Commission ban on fracking in the watershed.</span></span></span></div> </div> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Chester County Members Events</span></strong></span></span></p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"> Chester County Members Meetings are held the lst Thursday of the month. To confirm meeting date and location, contact Mary or Leslie. <br /> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><font color="#222222" size="4"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><font color="#222222">For more information, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a><font color="#222222">) or Leslie Siebert (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a><font color="#222222">), co-chairs of the Chester County Conservation Committee of Sierra Club SPG</font></span></em></span></span></span></font></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>"Native Plants"</strong></span> with Guest Speaker Claudia West from NorthCreek Nurseries in Landenburg. Thursday, March 7, 7 pm, West Chester Borough Hall, 401 E. Gay St. 19380. Claudia West is passionate about gardening with native plants. <br /> <br /> </p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><font size="5"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">SPG Executive Committee Meetings</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></font></span></span></p> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 pm at the Clean Air Council offices, 135 S. 19th St. Suite 300, Philadelphia. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is <strong>Wed. March 6, 2013. </strong> All members are invited to attend. We especially encourage those interested in volunteering to attend and meet the SPG leaders. Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> in the event of a change. </span></div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monthly Service Project at Ridley Creek State Park </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work </span></span></div> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Time</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Assemble 9:00, work until no later than noon.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Place</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Park Office (Hunting Hill Mansion) Rear Entrance</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Wear</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">long pants, otherwise dress for the weather.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Bring</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Water, work gloves if you have them, insect repellent with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">RSVP</span></span></td> <td> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><a href="mailto:trails@friendsofrcsp.org">trails@friendsofrcsp.org</a> </span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=369395&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern</a> for service projects in Wissahickon and Pennypack Parks.</span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SPG Hikes</span></span></span></strong></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Bill Brainerd, outings coordinator, organizes hikes in the SPG area. Send your e-mail address to <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a>, and he will notify you of upcoming hikes. Hikes are generally suspended for the winter months but get on the list now for the Spring!</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Volunteer</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Contact Chair Mat Himmelein at </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 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Watch</font></font></div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <img alt="" height="42" src="http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/437632/248163065ae004baeec8ae9a8e306438/image/gif" title="" width="92" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> The electronic newsletter of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra Club</div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <div> Visit our website at</div> <div> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=366464&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern%2F">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern </a></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr color="#006666" noshade="noshade" style="background-color: rgb(0, 102, 102);" width="100%" /> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p> <a href="#sale"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">Sierra Club 2013 Calendars on Sale </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#all"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">Marcellus Shale Documentary Project</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#water"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">Our Water, Our Health: Are We in Danger? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#shale"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">Shale: The State Impact Story at WHYY Studios</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#3rd"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">Help Reduce the Influence of Money on Politics</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#chester"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">Chester County Members </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#SPG"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">SPG Executive Committee Meetings</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#service"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">Ridley Creek State Park - Monthly Service Project </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> <a href="#Bill"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;">SPG Hikes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a name="sale"></a>JANUARY SALE - SIERRA CLUB 2013 CALENDARS! Reduced price, no shipping charge!</span></span></span></strong></p> <p align="LEFT"> <font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Help support the Southeastern PA Group. Send an order including the information below to Bill Brainerd. </font></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Wilderness (Wall) $10.00 x # of calendars = $_______ </font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Engagement (Desk) $11.00 x # of calendars = $_______</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Total: $____________</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Please make your check payable to </font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><b><font face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT">Sierra Club - Southeastern PA Group</font></b><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">:</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Your Name: ________________________________________________</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Address: ___________________________________________________</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Phone : ____________________________________________________</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">E-mail: ____________________________________________________</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><b><font face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT">Mail your order and check to </font></b></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Sierra Club Southeastern PA Group<br /> c/o Bill Brainerd<br /> 991 Palmers Mill Rd., Apt. 1<br /> Media, PA 19063</font></span></p> <p align="LEFT"> <font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">For information, contact Pat Beaudet, pbeaudet@juno.com or 267-970-9856; or </font><font face="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Bill Brainerd, wbrainerd3@gmail.com or 610-325-3127.</font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><a name="all"></a>ALL SIERRA CLUB MEMBERS ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!</strong></span></span></p> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Marcellus Shale Documentary Project</span></span><br /> <br /> Thursday January 10, 2013 to Thursday February 14, 2013</strong><br /> </p> <div> <strong><img src="http://www.gershmany.org/images/footer/footer4.jpg" /></strong></div> <div> <strong><img src="http://www.gershmany.org/images/footer/footer2.jpg" /></strong></div> <p> <strong><strong>The Southeastern PA Group of the Sierra Club joins the Gershman Y as a Community Partner to present the following exhibit on Marcellus Shale impacts. Chapter Director Jeff Schmidt will speak on the panel to be held on January 23 from 6 - 8 pm. </strong></strong></p> <p> Six notable documentary photographers offer images that eloquently show the impact of natural gas drilling on life around the Marcellus Shale in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Copies of the just-published companion book will be available for purchase.</p> <p> <em>Free reception:Wednesday, January 23</em><br /> <em>6-8:00 pm</em><br /> Panel discussion with artists and others.</p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><a name="water"></a>Sandra Steingraber: Our Water, Our Health: Are We in Danger?</span></span></p> <p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, January 15, 6 pm</span><br /> Join noted biologist, environmental advocate, and author Sandra Steingraber as she explores the links between human health and environmental toxins, especially those found in our water.</span></span></p> <p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><strong>Register:<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=366464&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fsandrasteingraber.eventbrite.com"> </a><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=366464&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fe2ma.net%2Fgo%2F12994635469%2F214242350%2F239307668%2F1407721%2Fgoto%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fsandrasteingraber.eventbrite.com%2F" target="_blank">sandrasteingraber.eventbrite.com/</a></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><a name="shale"></a>Shale: The State Impact Story</strong></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong>Tuesday, January 15th, Doors open at 7 pm</strong><br /> WHYY Studios<br /> 150 N. 6th St., Philadelphia</p> <p> WHYY / NPR reporters Scott Detrow and Susan Phillips will speak. StateImpact Pennsylvania is the winner of the 2012 Radio Television Digital News Association <strong>Edward R. Murrow award </strong>for Best Broadcast Affiliated Website.</p> <p> Susan Phillips is a reporter who really goes the extra mile to cover on-the-ground impacts including polluted water and health impacts from fracking. Some of her award-winning stories were based on her in-depth on-the-scene reporting skills following up on important leads we shared with her. All information and registration link are at: </p> <p> <strong><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=366464&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kintera.org%2Fsite%2Fc.ewJYKfOTJiIaG%2Fb.8373173%2Fk.3EA7%2FShale_The_State_Impact_Story__Home.htm">http://www.kintera.org/site/c.ewJYKfOTJiIaG/b.8373173/k.3EA7/Shale_The_State_Impact_Story__Home.htm</a></strong></p> <p> <strong> </strong></p> </div> <div> <div> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></strong> <div> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a name="3rd"></a>3rd Anniversary Citizens United v FEC Ruling of the United States Supreme Court </span></strong></span></span></div> <div> <br /> Friday, January 18, 2013 at noon</div> <div> Love Park in Philadelphia, 15th & JFK Boulevard</div> <div> </div> <div> Why, you ask, are we marking this date and decision? We, the citizens, voters, have joined with other groups, including Public Citizen, Rootstrikers, and others to move the Pennsylvania effort to pass a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court decision and reduce the influence of money in politics</div> <div> </div> <div> In an effort to bring attention to our cause, we are staging this event in Center City with speakers, media, hopefully entertainment and lots of people. That's where you come in. If there is any chance you are able to be there, we would welcome it! We will have signs and someone to lead chants.</div> <div> </div> <div> As members and supporters of Sierra Club, you must be aware of how the corrupt influence of money in our political system has set us back in our efforts to establish safe water, clean air and a program to mitigate climate change. Admittedly, Sierra Club has accomplished much in these areas despite the resistance from government but more needs to be accomplished and to do that, we need to remove one of the obstacles.</div> <div> </div> <div> Please join us on this eventful day! If anyone has time to volunteer in some capacity, please Maria <a>at:maria.dilullo@gmail.com</a>. Thank you and hoping to see you there.</div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a name="chester"></a>Chester County Members Events</span></strong></span></span></p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"> Chester County Members Meetings are held the lst Thursday of the month. To confirm meeting date and location, contact Mary or Leslie. <br /> </span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><font color="#222222" size="4"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><span style="font-size: 19px;"><em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><font color="#222222">For more information, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=366464&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a><font color="#222222">) or Leslie Siebert (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=366464&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a><font color="#222222">), co-chairs of the Chester County Conservation Committee of Sierra Club SPG</font></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></font></span></span></span></span><br /> </p> <p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><font size="5"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a name="SPG"></a>SPG Executive Committee Meetings</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></font></span></span></p> <div> <span style="font-size: 17px;">Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 pm at the Clean Air Council offices, 135 S. 19th St. Suite 300, Philadelphia. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is <strong>Wed. February 6, 2013. </strong> All members are invited to attend. We especially encourage those interested in volunteering to attend and meet the SPG leaders. Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> in the event of a change. </span></div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a name="service"></a>Monthly Service Project at Ridley Creek State Park </span></span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work </span></span></div> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Time</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Assemble 9:00, work until no later than noon.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Place</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Park Office (Hunting Hill Mansion) Rear Entrance</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Wear</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">long pants, otherwise dress for the weather.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Bring</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Water, work gloves if you have them, insect repellent with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">RSVP</span></span></td> <td> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><a href="mailto:trails@friendsofrcsp.org">trails@friendsofrcsp.org</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a name="Bill"></a>SPG Hikes</span></span></span></strong></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Bill Brainerd, outings coordinator, organizes hikes in the SPG area. 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Free Library - 11/19/2012<div> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" bordercolor="#ffffff" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" height="99" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="692"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <font color="#99cc66" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="6"><font color="#336633" size="7">Sierra Watch</font></font></div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <img alt="" height="42" src="http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/437632/248163065ae004baeec8ae9a8e306438/image/gif" title="" width="92" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> The electronic newsletter of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra Club</div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <div> Visit our website at <font color="#000000"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=338158&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern%2F">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern </a></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr color="#006666" noshade="noshade" style="background-color: rgb(0,102,102)" width="100%" /> </div> <div> <font face="Trebuchet MS" size="5"><strong>Today's Headlines:</strong></font><font size="5"> </font><font size="5"> </font></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center"> <strong><font size="5">BEYOND COAL TO RENEWAL ENERGY</font></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <font size="5">A Free Lecture at the Free Library of Philadelphia </font></div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center"> <font size="5">Monday, November 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM </font></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <font size="5">Free Library of Phila., 19th & Vine Streets, Philadelphia</font></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <font size="5">4th Floor Skyline Room </font></div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center"> <font size="5">Speaker: Jeff Schmidt, PA Chapter Director</font></div> <div> </div> <div> <font size="5">Coal mining, especially mountaintop removal and longwall mining, is highly destructive. It is a major cause of air pollution, global warming and waste. The Sierra Club is working to shut down existing coal-fired power plants and keep any new plants from being built. Coal use is down nationally. In PA, 9 old coal-burning plants have been retired or announced for retirement. Sierra Club also works for stricter EPA standards and promotes pollution-free and inexhaustible energy sources such as solar, geothermal and wind. </font></div> <div> </div> <div> <font size="5">For more information, contact Bill Brainerd at <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a>. </font></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div style="word-wrap: break-word"> <div> <span style="font-size: 26px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 25px"><span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="font-size: 23px"><span style="font-size: 22px"><span style="font-size: 21px"><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-size: 19px"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-size: 26px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> </div> <div> </div> <p> </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">This message was sent to dhmeiser.SEPA@blogger.com from:</p> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">SE PA Sierra Club | 320 Center St. | Kennett Square, PA 19348</p> </td> <td width="2%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:9px; line-height:13px; color:#5e5e5e;">Email Marketing by <a href="http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186" target="_blank"><img src="http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif" alt="iContact - Try It Free!" border="0" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <a href="http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=33052983&l=9490&s=44QM&m=338158&c=437632" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; color: #115880; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"> Manage Your Subscription </a> </td> </tr> </table> <img src="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/track.php?msgid=338158&act=44QM&r=33052983&c=437632" width="1" height="1"> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464401554418571014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530794305808454046.post-85678582592709595812012-10-07T17:24:00.001-07:002012-10-07T17:24:29.031-07:00October - Action Alert for Tuesday 10/9/2012<div> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" bordercolor="#ffffff" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" height="99" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="692"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <font color="#99cc66" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="6"><font color="#336633" size="7">Sierra Watch</font></font></div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <img alt="" height="42" src="http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/437632/248163065ae004baeec8ae9a8e306438/image/gif" title="" width="92" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> The electronic newsletter of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra Club</div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <div> Visit our website at <font color="#000000"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=355723&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern%2F">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern </a></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr color="#006666" noshade="noshade" style="background-color: rgb(0,102,102)" width="100%" /> </div> <div> <strong> </strong></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 26px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>All Philadelphia Residents and Members of Sierra Club!</strong></span></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>Stand Up for the Eastwick neighborhood in SW Philadelphia at an important City Council Hearing on<span> </span><u>Tuesday, OCTOBER 9, 10 am (arrive early), Philadelphia City Hall, 4th floor</u>. </strong>Tell a friend, and bring a friend. This public hearing may seal the fate not only of 128 acres of green space adjacent to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, but set precedent for urban land uses across the country. Sierra Club SPG is a coalition partner in this effort. <br /> <br /> October 9 is a crtical day for<span> </span><strong>reminding city leaders and elected officials of their commitments</strong><span> </span>to clean air, clean water, minimal environmental impacts, smart sustainable development, stormwater management that utilizes natural resources, and consensus-driven community involvement. <span> </span><br /> <br /> The high-density apartment construction proposal threatening these 128 acres in Eastwick reflects none of these principals. A <strong>development of this magnitude and design would have significant, detrimental impacts</strong><span> </span>on the environmental, economic and social well-being of the Eastwick community. It would severely undermine Heinz Refuge ability to mitigate flooding, absorb ground pollutants, enhance clean air, and protect natural resources.<br /> <br /> <strong>Eastwick already bears a disproportionate burden of environmental injustices</strong>, dating back to the 1960's, when 2500 acres were seized by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority by condemnation and eminent domain, and 10,000 residents were forced out of their homes, breaking up one of the most peacefully-integrated, culturally-diverse urban communities in the nation. Residents resettled elsewhere while new homes were built by Korman on swamps filled in by silt, cinder and river dredge spoils. Homes have subsided due to unstable foundations, and residents endure significant, consistent flooding. <span> </span><br /> <br /> <strong>Eastwick is home to the Clearview Landfill, a yet-unremediated superfund site<span> </span></strong>which operated for two decades through the 1970's, emitting unknown quantities of toxic contaminants into Darby Creek and adjacent lands. <br /> <br /> Please join us in attending this critically-important City Council Hearing on Tuesday, October 9, at 10 AM, in 4th floor Philadelphia City Hall. Your presence will show city officials the importance of green space in our city, for the health of Eastwick residents, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, and our entire city. 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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><strong>Please join us this Monday, September 3 </strong>for a fun, social, informative, and action-oriented <span style="background-color: #ffffcc;">happy</span> <span style="background-color: #ffffcc;">hour</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Come connect with other Sierra Club supporters and hear about what we're doing to promote clean energy in the Philadelphia area. If you're interested in getting involved there are activist teams for outreach, clean energy, media and social media, and alliance building. Whatever your interest or skill level, there's lots of ways to get involved and free appetizers are provided! Or, if you just want to get together with like-minded folks, that's fine too!<br /> <br /> <strong>Join us for an activist <span style="background-color: #ffffcc; color: #222222;">happy</span> <span style="background-color: #ffffcc; color: #222222;">hour</span> and free appetizers at the Public House in Philadelphia!</strong><br /> <br /> We'll also be writing letters to the editor in support of wind power, so come with your laptop and be prepared to spend a few minutes writing a letter. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 4 </strong>- Chester County Member Meetings are held the lst Tuesday of the month. This month's meeting is a Happy Hour at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=351088&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fsierraclub.us5.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D855ad44f11b85d73005f31644%26id%3Db7e090e8c3%26e%3D64c539523a" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ram's Head Bar and Grill</a> from 5:00 to 7:00pm. We are inviting Sierra Club members and friends to join us for food, beverage and talk about the environmental issues that Sierra Club of Chester County is focused on at this time: natural gas drilling (laws, pipelines, local impacts) and support for renewable energy (wind tax credits, solar). Ram's Head is providing us with our own room (downstairs), bartender, half price appetizers and $3 drafts.<br /> <br /> The Ram's Head is located at the corner of Market and Walnut in downtown West Chester. We suggest you park in the Chestnut St garage (corner of Walnut and Chestnut), just a block and a half away - 1 hour parking validation courtesy of <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=351088&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fsierraclub.us5.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D855ad44f11b85d73005f31644%26id%3D8a67e26073%26e%3D64c539523a" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Hybrid Cycles</a>.<br /> <br /> No RSVP is required, but it would be great to have a feel for how many nacho plates to pre-order. Contact Leslie Siebert (<a href="mailto:siebertles@gmail.com">siebertles@gmail.com</a>) and let her know if you plan to attend. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><strong>Thursday, Sept. 6</strong> - Visit the Clean Energy Alley at the Swingin' Summer Thursdays street fair in downtown West Chester on Sep 6 (6:30pm to 9:30pm), Sierra Club has organized a collection of clean energy and energy efficiency oriented vendors that will be available to help you make informed decisions about the energy you use. Products and services will include: renewable electric utility suppliers, residential solar systems, solar energy storage devices, home energy auditors and weatherization specialists, clean energy advocates and more. Come to West Chester to enjoy the food, music and fun - and see the latest in clean energy too.</span></span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">For more information, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (</span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=351088&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a><span style="color: #222222;">) or Leslie Siebert (</span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=351088&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a><span style="color: #222222;">), co-chairs of the Chester County Conservation Committee of Sierra Club SPG</span></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 pm at the Clean Air Council offices, 135 S. 19th St. Suite 300, Philadelphia. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is <strong>Wednesday, September 12, 6 pm.</strong> Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> in the event of a change. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">Nominations are now being accepted for the SPG Executive Committee 2013-14 Term. The Executive Committee meets once a month. It democratically decides all matters related to the group, including conservation policy, political endorsements, fundraising, and financial oversight. If you are interested in becoming a member of the committee, send your contact information to Chair Mat Himmelein <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> or call him at 215-815-7757 no later than September 15, 2013. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit the Sierra Club Table at GreenFest Philly - Sun. Sept. 9</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">GreenFest Philly will be held on Sunday, September 9th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.! GreenFest Philly is a one-day street fair that takes place in Philadelphia at Head House Square, 2nd & South Streets every September. This free event is the largest environmental event in the area, drawing over 200 exhibitors (both non-profits and sustainable businesses), and a crowd of 20,000. Features include vegetarian food, live music, arts, kids' activities, bicycle valet, yoga, local produce and composting/recycling. New this year is a Green Scavenger Hunt for tree-huggers of all ages. For more info on the event, visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=351088&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenfestphilly.org">www.greenfestphilly.org</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">While you're there, visit the Sierra Club table. Representatives from Heat Shed, Sierra Club's Solar Partner, and volunteers from the Clean Air Campaign will be there. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">"Cradle of Birding" Wildlife & Conservation Festival at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge - Sat. Sept. 15, 7 am - 3 pm at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">This festival is a great event for the entire family and a terrific way for everyone to connect with nature. There will be dozens of exhibitors showcasing just about everything imaginable. Live animal demonstrations including the "Raptor Show," plus environmental troubadour Glen Waldek will be on hand. Free hot dogs and soft drinks for everyone. Early morning bird walks and tours of the different habitats throughout the day. Visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=351088&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fws.gov">www.fws.gov</a>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eastwick Community & John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge<br /> Unite to Save Prized Greenspace<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px;">Wednesday September 19 at 6:45 PM<br /> The Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts, 4th Flr</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This is the first of six lectures a year organized by the Sierra Club and presented at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Topics are focused on timely and important conservation issues facing Southeastern Pennsylvania. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Southwest Philadelphia's Eastwick community -- torn apart by a 1960s era redevelopment scheme that stalled and over-burdened by pollution and flooding -- faces the loss of its remaining 128 acres of greenspace to a 722-unit multi-family housing development and airport expansion. Community members and the Friends of the Heinz Refuge have forged the Eastwick Friends and Neighbors Coalition to work for a better solution that addresses multiple environmental challenges and saves this critical buffer to the Refuge.Coalition representatives will speak. Sierra Club is a member of this Coalition. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Contact <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=530794305808454046#">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Shale Gas Outrage 2012</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 17px;"><strong>September 20-21, 2012</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 17px;">Join us on the Thursday, September 20th as we stand up for<strong> a clean environment, healthy communities, and true renewable energy solutions.</strong> On September 20th, the fracking industry elite descends on Philadelphia for their national conference. Industry will be rubbing elbows with some of our elected officials, their sights set on expanding toxic fracking throughout our region. Their "greenwashing" doesn't fool anyone: we've seen the damage, and even with a few new regulations, the damage is escalating out of control.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">Join us in Philadelphia for Shale Gas Outrage 2012, going toe to toe with the industry!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 17px;">Visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=351088&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shalegasoutrage.org">www.shalegasoutrage.org</a> for a schedule of activities. </span><br />
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Apparently some links in the other message were broken. Fingers crossed, these links will all behave as expected and lead you to a place where you can request a quote from Heat Shed on going solar! If you are having trouble, just contact the PA Chapter office at 717-232-0101.)</span></span></div> <div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 26px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Going solar with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club </strong></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 26px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>and </strong><strong>its solar partner Heat Shed, is a win, win, win, win</strong></span></span></p> <p> <br /> A win for you: You can free yourself from dirty energy and save on your utility bills with solar being more affordable than ever. If you go solar this summer, you'll get a special $500 discount from Heat Shed.</p> <p> <br /> A win for Pennsylvania: The Sierra Club and its supporters can pump new life into the solar industry to create clean, good-paying jobs.<br /> <br /> A win for the planet: Powering your home with solar energy is the single best way to shrink your carbon footprint - the equivalent<br /> of taking 1.5 cars off the road.<br /> <br /> A win for the Sierra Club: Heat Shed will give $500 to the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club for everyone who goes solar<br /> through this program. This means more money for the Sierra Club's important environmental campaigns in Pennsylvania.<br /> <br /> Here's how it works:<br /> <br /> Enter your address and energy use to get a free solar evaluation for<br /> your home.</p> <p> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=349158&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DoRGF7LhNQxpoKu7bggMjzQ">http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=oRGF7LhNQxpoKu7bggMjzQ</a><br /> </p> <p> Your no cost, no obligation quote will explain your solar options and<br /> financial savings.<br /> <br /> Repower your home and America's future-go solar.</p> <p> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> <br /> Jeff Schmidt and Wendi Taylor<br /> PA Chapter Director and PA Chapter Chair<br /> <br /> P.S. Don't wait! Click here to find out how you can join the<br /> Rooftop Revolution in Pennsylvania when you go solar with the Sierra<br /> Club.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=349158&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DoRGF7LhNQxpoKu7bggMjzQ">http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=oRGF7LhNQxpoKu7bggMjzQ</a></p> <p> <br /> "I put my money where my heart is and went solar. Only eight hours<br /> after Heat Shed began construction, my solar system was generating<br /> electricity, and I watched my electric meter run backwards!<br /> After more than a full year of operation, I've seen a major<br /> reduction in both my electric bill, and my carbon footprint."<br /> <br /> Jeff Schmidt, Director, Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 25px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 17px"> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 18px"> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 21px"> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 21px"> </span></div> <div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="color: rgb(51,102,51)"><span style="font-size: 25px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">This message was sent to dhmeiser.SEPA@blogger.com from:</p> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">SE PA Sierra Club | 320 Center St. | Kennett Square, PA 19348</p> </td> <td width="2%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:9px; line-height:13px; color:#5e5e5e;">Email Marketing by <a href="http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186" target="_blank"><img src="http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif" alt="iContact - Try It Free!" border="0" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <a href="http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=33052983&l=9490&s=44QM&m=349158&c=437632" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; color: #115880; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"> Manage Your Subscription </a> </td> </tr> </table> <img src="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/track.php?msgid=349158&act=44QM&r=33052983&c=437632" width="1" height="1"> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464401554418571014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530794305808454046.post-45061897202040800382012-08-14T12:41:00.001-07:002012-08-14T12:41:35.216-07:00SPECIAL EDITION: GO SOLAR WITH THE PA CHAPTER<div> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" bordercolor="#ffffff" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" height="99" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="692"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <font color="#99cc66" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="6"><font color="#336633" size="7">Sierra Watch</font></font></div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <img alt="" height="42" src="http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/437632/248163065ae004baeec8ae9a8e306438/image/gif" title="" width="92" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> The electronic newsletter of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra Club</div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <div> Visit our website at <font color="#000000"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=348544&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern%2F">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern </a></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr color="#006666" noshade="noshade" style="background-color: rgb(0,102,102)" width="100%" /> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p> <strong><span style="font-size: 23px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Going solar with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club and </span></span></strong></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-size: 23px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">its solar partner Heat Shed, is a win, win, win, win!</span></span></strong><br /> <br /> </p> <p> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=348544&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%2BdjCbx5fvCfXfymTtCx5CdA">http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i+djCbx5fvCfXfymTtCx5CdA</a><br /> <br /> A win for you: You can free yourself from dirty energy and save on your utility bills with solar being more affordable than ever. If you go solar this summer, you'll get a special $500 discount from Heat Shed.</p> <p> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=348544&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2FsiteR%3Fi%2BE6UB5Pexv7rePkCGsQ">http://action.sierraclub.org/siteR?i+E6UB5Pexv7rePkCGsQ</a><br /> <br /> A win for Pennsylvania: The Sierra Club and its supporters can pump new life into the solar industry to create clean, good-paying jobs.<br /> <br /> A win for the planet: Powering your home with solar energy is the single best way to shrink your carbon footprint - the equivalent<br /> of taking 1.5 cars off the road.<br /> <br /> A win for the Sierra Club: Heat Shed will give $500 to the<br /> Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club for everyone who goes solar<br /> through this program. This means more money for the Sierra<br /> Club's important environmental campaigns in Pennsylvania.<br /> <br /> Here's how it works:<br /> <br /> Enter your address and energy use to get a free solar evaluation for<br /> your home.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=348544&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3D99ili5KQIw9hs9dklV7NUQ">http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=99ili5KQIw9hs9dklV7NUQ</a><br /> </p> <p> Your no cost, no obligation quote will explain your solar options and<br /> financial savings.<br /> <br /> Repower your home and America's future-go solar.</p> <p> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> <br /> Jeff Schmidt and Wendi Taylor<br /> PA Chapter Director and PA Chapter Chair<br /> <br /> P.S. Don't wait! Click here to find out how you can join the<br /> Rooftop Revolution in Pennsylvania when you go solar with the Sierra<br /> Club.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=348544&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Faction.sierraclub.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DoRGF7LhNQxpoKu7bggMjzQ">http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=oRGF7LhNQxpoKu7bggMjzQ</a></p> <p> <br /> "I put my money where my heart is and went solar. Only eight hours<br /> after Heat Shed began construction, my solar system was generating<br /> electricity, and I watched my electric meter run backwards!<br /> After more than a full year of operation, I've seen a major<br /> reduction in both my electric bill, and my carbon footprint."<br /> <br /> Jeff Schmidt, Director, Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 25px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 17px"> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 18px"> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 21px"> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 21px"> </span></div> <div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="color: rgb(51,102,51)"><span style="font-size: 25px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">This message was sent to dhmeiser.SEPA@blogger.com from:</p> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">SE PA Sierra Club | 320 Center St. | Kennett Square, PA 19348</p> </td> <td width="2%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:9px; line-height:13px; color:#5e5e5e;">Email Marketing by <a href="http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186" target="_blank"><img src="http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif" alt="iContact - Try It Free!" border="0" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <a href="http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=33052983&l=9490&s=44QM&m=348544&c=437632" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; color: #115880; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"> Manage Your Subscription </a> </td> </tr> </table> <img src="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/track.php?msgid=348544&act=44QM&r=33052983&c=437632" width="1" height="1"> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464401554418571014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530794305808454046.post-31233432776261516872012-08-04T16:28:00.001-07:002012-08-04T17:01:35.011-07:00Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra Club August 2012 News & Events<div>
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">Executive Committee meetings are now held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 pm at a Center City location to be determined. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, September 5, 6 pm. Location TBD. Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> in the event of a change. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">Nominations are now being accepted for the SPG Executive Committee 2013-14 Term. The Executive Committee meets once a month. It democratically decides all matters related to the group, including conservation policy, political endorsements, fundraising, and financial oversight. If you are interested in becoming a member of the committee, send your contact information to Chair Mat Himmelein <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> or call him at 215-815-7757 no later than September 5, 2013. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">For more information, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (</span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=347540&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a><span style="color: #222222;">) or<br /> Leslie Siebert (</span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=347540&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a><span style="color: #222222;">), co-chairs of the Chester County Conservation Committee of Sierra Club SPG</span></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Farmers' Market opens in Newtown Square</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">Newtown Square Farmers' Market at Mostardi's Nursery (4033 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073) is now open Wednesdays from 2:00 - 6:00 PM through October 24. The Mostardi Nursery site offers great visibility from West Chester Pike with easy parking and access. SEPTA bus lines 104 and 120 both stop at the location.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">Local farmers who will bring organic and farm fresh fruits and vegetables, great whole grain breads, rolls, French baguettes, Italian peasant bread, rustic sour dough bread, hand-made sausage and salami you can taste, Lancaster relishes, jams, mustards, pies, sweets, such as, cookies, cakes, cupcakes and brownies and more, as well as, beautiful, plants, shrubs, trees and garden accessories. Pennsylvania Resources Council will sponsor a worm composting class on August 22nd. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">The cleanest way to meet our electricity needs is by getting the most out of the energy we already use. By planning well and using today's techology, we can cut our electricity consumption, save homeowners and businesses money and create thousands of new jobs. Improving energy efficiency lowers energy bills, eliminates the need for new power plants, increases our energy security and puts people to work</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><strong>PECO Smart Home Rebates</strong> are available on central heating, cooling, water heating equipment, refrigerators, clothes washers and room air conditioners meeting certain standards The list of eligible equipment is located on the PECO website The funding should last till May 2013.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=347540&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peco.com%2FSavings%2FProgramsandRebates%2FResidential%2FPages%2FPECOSmartHomeRebates.aspx">https://www.peco.com/Savings/ProgramsandRebates/Residential/Pages/PECOSmartHomeRebates.asp x</a></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">The EV Project </span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">is funded by US Department of Energy to build a charging infrastructure for electric cars. They will be announcing in August that the Philadelphia area is now eligible for this funding. It will pay 100% of the cost of the charging unit and part of the installation cost. Since this is federal money, the installation labor must be at prevailing wage rates. Addition information is at wwwtheevproject.com. All installations must be completed by year end. The charging units are Blink models and will be connected to the Blink Network so the Department of Energy can track usage. PECO is also funding a limited number of units for local government which maybe coordinated with this project. This was still being reviewed by PECO last week.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">The <strong>Phila Gas Works</strong> under their <strong>PGWorks</strong> program is offering rebates for high efficiency gas heating equipment for Phila customers. The rebates are $2,000 for a boiler and $500 for a furnace with an efficiency rating of at least 94%. Information and rebate forms are available at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=347540&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rebate-zone.com%2Fpgworks">www.rebate-zone.com/pgworks</a>. The rebates are for residential and business users. There is still over $700,000 of available rebates through August 2012. PGW will add additional funds in September.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">Standard equipment normally has an efficiency rating around 80% and many older units are over sized so a properly sized high efficiency unit can reduce the use of natural gas.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join Sierra Club Philadelphia's Clean Air Campaign </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">If you care about clean air and climate issues, join our activist campaign to raise visibility and demand action from Congress and the EPA. Clean air activists do everything from testifying at hearings to getting postcards signed. And don't miss the Happy Hours! Contact William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a> or 732-589-8024. Sign up for our google group at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=347540&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fgroup%2Fair-action-team">http://groups.google.com/group/air-action-team</a>. Stay informed by reading <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=347540&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pacleanair.blogspot.com%2F">www.pacleanair.blogspot.com.</a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">The Sierra Club will be gearing up for the fall election. One of the best ways to ensure our environmental future is to elect environmentally friendly candidates. There will be many opportunities to work for Sierra Club's endorsed candidates. If you'd like to be close to the political action from now through Election Day on November, contact either <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a> or William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work </span></span></div>
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<tr> <td><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Bring</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Water, work gloves if you have them, insect repellant with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.</span></span></td> </tr>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Bill Brainerd, outings coordinator, organizes hikes in the SPG area. Send your e-mail address to <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a>, and he will notify you </span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">of upcoming hikes. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><u>SPECIAL REPORT</u> </span></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 21px;">Clair Tappaan Lodge in Tahoe National Forest </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><strong>In case you need a reason to get out of your routine and up into the mountains, take a look at the activities being offered at Clair Tappaan Lodge at the end of summer and early fall. Owned and run by the Sierra Club, Clair Tappaan Lodge is located at 7,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada of California, in the middle of the Tahoe National Forest, it is cool enough to require a sleeping bag and jackets and caps in the evenings.</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><strong>See our Activities web page at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=347540&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fmotherlode.sierraclub.org%2Fsierranevada%2Factivities.htm">http://motherlode.sierraclub.org/sierranevada/activities.htm</a> for fees and details on the activities and the main page for information on the Lodge.</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><strong>Spaces are limited. Call to reserve a spot at 800-679-6775. Weekend activities are reasonably priced and include 6 meals, 2 nights lodging and all activities unless otherwise noted. Art, yoga, hiking, and wine and cheese tasting are just some of the weekend activites offered. </strong></span></span></div>
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464401554418571014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530794305808454046.post-33935678536922151582012-06-22T18:22:00.001-07:002012-06-22T18:22:45.095-07:00June 20 - July 20 News & Events<div> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" bordercolor="#ffffff" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" height="99" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="692"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <font color="#99cc66" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="6"><font color="#336633" size="7">Sierra Watch</font></font></div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <img alt="" height="42" src="http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/437632/248163065ae004baeec8ae9a8e306438/image/gif" title="" width="92" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <div> The electronic newsletter of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group of the Sierra Club</div> </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top" width="50%"> <div> Visit our website at <font color="#000000"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=342250&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org%2Fsoutheastern%2F">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern </a></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr color="#006666" noshade="noshade" style="background-color: rgb(0,102,102)" width="100%" /> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 24px">Annual Members Outing & Retreat - July 13, 14, 15 </span></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-size: 17px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">You're invited to take part in our Annual Members Outing & Retreat July 13-15th at Ohiopyle State Park with the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter in Fayette County. We welcome your family and friends to enjoy the activities and meet Sierra Club members from around Pennsylvania. For details and to register, go to <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=342250&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org">www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org</a>. You must register by July 5. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="5">SPG Executive Committee News</font></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 17px">Executive Committee meetings are now held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 pm at a Center City location to be determined. All members are invited to attend. The next meeting has been postponed one week due to the 4th of July holiday. Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, July 13, 6 pm at Whole Foods Market on Callowhill St. in Phila. Best to confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> in the event of a change. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Chester County Members Meeting</span></span></p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="color: rgb(34,34,34)"><span><font color="#222222" size="4">Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. </font></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="color: rgb(34,34,34)"><span><span style="font-size: 19px"><em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><font color="#222222">For information on time and location, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=342250&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a><font color="#222222">) or<br /> Leslie Siebert (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=342250&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a><font color="#222222">), co-chairs of the Chester County Committee of Sierra Club SPG</font></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 25px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Join Sierra Club Philadelphia's Clean Air Campaign </span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="color: rgb(34,34,34)"><span>If you care about clean air and climate issues, join our activist campaign to raise visibility and demand action from Congress and the EPA. Clean air activists do everything from testifying at hearings to getting postcards signed. And don't miss the Happy Hours! Contact William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a> or 732-589-8024. Sign up for our google group at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=342250&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fgroup%2Fair-action-team">http://groups.google.com/group/air-action-team</a>. Stay informed by reading <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=342250&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pacleanair.blogspot.com%2F">www.pacleanair.blogspot.com.</a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Politics</span></span></p> <div> </div> <div> The Sierra Club will be gearing up for the fall election. One of the best ways to ensure our environmental future is to elect environmentally friendly candidates. There will be many opportunities to work for Sierra Club's endorsed candidates. If you'd like to be close to the political action from now through Election Day in November, contact either <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a> or William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Outings</span></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work </span></span></div> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Time</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Assemble 9:00, work until no later than noon.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Place</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Park Office (Hunting Hill Mansion) Rear Entrance</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Wear</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">long pants, otherwise dress for the weather.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Bring</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Water, Work gloves if you have them, insect repellant with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">RSVP</span></span></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><a href="mailto:trails@friendsofrcsp.org">Trails@FriendsOfRCSP.org </a></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif">Sierra Club Hikes: Send your e-mail address to <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a>. 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All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 6, 6 pm at Whole Foods Market on Callowhill St. in Phila. Best to confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a> in the event of a change. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Chester County Members Meeting</span></span></p> <p align="justify"> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><font color="#222222" size="4">Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Next meeting is June 4. </font></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span><span style="font-size: 19px;"><em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><font color="#222222">For information on time and location, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=338159&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a><font color="#222222">) or<br /> Leslie Siebert (</font><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=338159&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a><font color="#222222">), co-chairs of the Chester County Committee of Sierra Club SP</font></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Environmental Impacts of Marcellus Shale Hydrofracking </span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts., Philadelphia - 4th Floor</span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Wednesday, May 30, 6:45-8:45 pm</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Speaker: Dr. Jim Schmid</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Dr. Schmid is well-versed on the impacts of hydrofracking, in particular, damage to water sources. </span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Contact <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a>. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Political Committee Report</span></span></p> <div> The SPG Political Committee interviewed candidates for PA State House of Representives in advance of the primaries As a result of those interviews, Sierra Club endorsed the following candidates, all of whom won their primary race. </div> <div> </div> <div> Steve Santarsiero D-31 Bucks</div> <div> Matt Bradford D-70 Montgomery</div> <div> Mike Gerber D-148 Montgomery</div> <div> Tim Briggs D-149 Montgomery</div> <div> Steve McCarter D-154 Montgomery</div> <div> Greg Vitali D-166 Delaware</div> <div> Kevin Boyle D-172 Philadelphia</div> <div> Jim Roebuck D-188 Philadelphia</div> <div> Vanessa Lowery Brown D-190 Philadelphia</div> <div> Pam DeLissio D-194 Philadelphia,</div> <div> Rosita Youngblood D-198 Philadelphia</div> <div> Mark Cohen D-202 Philadelphia</div> <div> </div> <div> If you are interested in helping to interview candidates, please contact Bill Brainerd at <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a> or call him at 610-325-3127. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Sierra Club will be gearing up for the fall election. One of the best ways to ensure our environmental future is to elect environmentally friendly candidates. There will be many opportunities to work for Sierra Club's endorsed candidates. If you'd like to be close to the political action from now through Election Day in November, contact either <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a> or William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Outings</span></span></div> <div> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;">Send your e-mail address to <a href="mailto:wbrainerd3@gmail.com">wbrainerd3@gmail.com</a>. Bill will send you notications of upcoming outings. </span></span></p> </div> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 51);"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conservation Campaigns: </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join Sierra Club Philadelphia's Clean Air Campaign </span></span></span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span>If you care about clean air and climate issues, join our activist campaign to raise visibility and demand action from Congress and the EPA. Clean air activists do everything from testifying at hearings to getting postcards signed. And don't miss the Happy Hours! Contact William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a> or 732-589-8024. Sign up for our google group at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=338159&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fgroup%2Fair-action-team">http://groups.google.com/group/air-action-team</a>. Stay informed by reading <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=338159&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pacleanair.blogspot.com%2F">www.pacleanair.blogspot.com.</a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Marcellus Shale Citizen Organizer Training</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">Penn Environment is organizing training workshops with a goal of educating 10,000 citizens who can effectively advocate against hydrofracking in Pennsylvania. Sierra Club is a co-sponsor. We recommend that our members take advantage of this opportunity. Check for upcoming trainings at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=338159&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennenvironment.org">www.pennenvironment.org</a> and click on "Action." Be sure to RSVP. You will also find directions to each site as they are posted on Penn Environment's website. For the most up-to-date information for activists, go to <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=338159&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.protectingourwaters.com">www.protectingourwaters.com</a>. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">This message was sent to dhmeiser.SEPA@blogger.com from:</p> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:20px; color:#5e5e5e; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">SE PA Sierra Club | 320 Center St. | Kennett Square, PA 19348</p> </td> <td width="2%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:9px; line-height:13px; color:#5e5e5e;">Email Marketing by <a href="http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186" target="_blank"><img src="http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif" alt="iContact - Try It Free!" border="0" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <a href="http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=33052983&l=9490&s=44QM&m=338159&c=437632" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; color: #115880; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"> Manage Your Subscription </a> </td> </tr> </table> <img src="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/track.php?msgid=338159&act=44QM&r=33052983&c=437632" width="1" height="1"> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464401554418571014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530794305808454046.post-50035392121127150742012-04-16T10:19:00.001-07:002012-04-27T15:11:34.831-07:00April is Earth Month!<div>
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Clean Air Council 5K Run for Clean Air and Green Event - Sat. April 21</span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Registration begins at 7:30 am. Location: Martin Luther King Drive near the Art Museum. For registration information and other details, visit </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.5krunforcleanair.org"><span style="color: #336633;">www.5krunforcleanair.org</span></a></span></span><span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">at Narberth Park, Narberth PA in the Chet Tyson Pavilion. Raindate: April 22. For more info, visit </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.narberthpa.com"><span style="color: #336633;">www.narberthpa.com</span></a></span></span><span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Uhuru Earth Day Fest & Flea Market - Sat., April 21 - 9 am to 5 pm</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #336633;">at Clark Park, 43rd & Chester Ave., West Philadelphia. For more info, </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uhurufleamarket.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #336633;">www.uhurufleamarket.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="color: #336633;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Upper Merion Earth Day Celebration - Sat. April 21 - 10 am to 12 noon</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #336633;">Upper Merion Township Building, 175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.programs%40umtownship.org"><span style="color: #336633;">www.programs@umtownship.org</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Darby Creek Valley Association Streamwatch - Sat. April 21 </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Begins 8:30 am at Bartram Park. Visit </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcva.org%2Fupcoming"><span style="color: #336633;">www.dcva.org/upcoming</span></a></span></span><span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"> to get on board. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Contact the Refuge at 215-365-3118 to preregister. After the cleanup, lunch will be provided to all volunteers back at the Cusano Environmental Education Center. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Visit </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcva.org%2Fupcoming"><span style="color: #336633;">www.dcva.org/upcoming</span></a></span></span><span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"> to find out how to join a cleanup crew. Sierra Club is a co-sponsor. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Chester County Members Annual Earth Day Road Cleanup - Sun., April 22 - 12 - 2 pm </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="font-size: large;">•Our Adopted Road - Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30) from Rt. 100 West to Lowe's in Downingtown<br /> •Meet at the Festival at Exton Shopping Center (in front of Bonefish Grill & FedEx), S. Whitford Rd and W. Lincoln Hwy.</span></span></span> <br />
<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We supply bags, gloves and support. Thank you for helping to keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful.<br /> <em>For more information, contact Meryle Rothman, at </em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><em><a href="mailto:mgrothman@verizon.net"><span style="color: #336633;">mgrothman@verizon.net</span></a></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For more Earth Day/Month events, visit the Greater Philadelphia Environmental Network at </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gpen.org"><span style="color: #336633;">www.gpen.org</span></a></span></span><span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></span><strong><span style="font-size: 25px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Chester County Members Hike and Outing to Strouds Preserve - Sat., May 5, 8 am </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Join Chester County Committee leaders on a hike through the scenic trails of this beautiful Natural Lands Trust preserve. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Contact Leslie Siebert at <a href="mailto:siebertles@gmail.com">siebertles@gmail.com</a> for directions and meeting place. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Penn Environment is organizing training workshops with a goal of educating 10,000 citizens who can effectively advocate against hydrofracking in Pennsylvania. Sierra Club is a co-sponsor. We recommend that our members take advantage of this opportunity. Check for upcoming trainings at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=33052983&msgid=332769&act=44QM&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennenvironment.org">www.pennenvironment.org</a> and click on "Action." Be sure to RSVP. You will also find directions to each site as they are posted on Penn Environment's website. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Executive Committee meetings are now held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 pm at a Center City location to be determined. All members are invited to attend. Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 4, 6 pm at Whole Foods Market on Callowhill St. in Phila. In the event of a change, always confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">Tuesday, April 3, 7 pm: </span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Monthly meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month. On April 3, we will host a volunteer steward from the Natural Lands Trust, a non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting the forests, fields, streams, and wetlands that are essential to the sustainability of life in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. The meeting will be held at the West Chester Borough building, in West Chester, PA in Room #240. All are welcome. This meeting is the first part of a two-part event; the second part will be a field visit and hike to one of Chester County's NLT preserves on Saturday, May 5th. Destination TBA at the April 3 meeting.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt;"><br clear="all" /></span><em><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 14.5pt;">For more information, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">italiangrden@comcast.net</a>)</span></em><i><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 14.5pt;"><br /><em>Leslie Siebert (<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwebmailb.juno.com%2Fwebmail%2Fnew%2F8%3Ffolder%3DInbox%26msgNum%3D0001PSW0%3A001FNZvu000027os%26block%3D2%26msgNature%3Dall%26msgStatus%3Dall%26count%3D1331845256%26randid%3D1832093389%26content%3Dcentral%23">siebertles@gmail.com</a>), co-chairs of the Chester County Committee of Sierra Club SPG. </em></span></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Come hear how you can get clean energy into your apartment, house or condo---and what policies we all need to support and strengthen the industry to create good jobs in PA.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Mark Bortman, Exact Solar</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tom Wells, Certified Sustainable Business Advisor, Certified Green Remodeler</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">William Kramer, Sierra Club</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Jeffrey A. Smith, J.A. Smith Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">"Upgrading Your HVAC Equipment? Some things to think about for optimum energy efficiency</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">If you care about clean air and climate issues, join our activist campaign to raise visibility and demand action from Congress and the EPA. Contact William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a> or 732-589-8024. Sign up for our google group at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fgroup%2Fair-action-team">http://groups.google.com/group/air-action-team</a>. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">On <strong>Wednesday, March 21</strong>, we will be calling activists using our automated phone system. We will start with gourmet pizza or salads and BYOB from 5:30-7. Then we will hit the phones from 7:00 pm -9:00 pm using our autodialer system which gets though to people and skips all the answering machines. Most people are quite friendly because they are used to getting these calls, and it is fairly easy to find people willing to be transfered to their Senator. We will be patching people through to Senator Casey's office to ask him to vote no on a Congressional Review Act (CRA) put forward by Senator Inhofe which would role back the big victory we just had on the mercury rule.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">For those new to the system I can train people via conference call at 6:45 (dial in <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=denied%3Atel%3A866-501-6174" target="_blank">866-501-6174</a>, 37008521892#) or later if needed.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">RSVP please! </span></b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;"> I need at least 7 people to make the system work efficiently. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13pt;">Contact William Kramer, Sierra Club Organizing Representative, at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a> or 732-589-8024. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">Sign up for our google group at </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 14.5pt;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fgroup%2Fair-action-team"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">http://groups.google.com/group/air-action-team</span></a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19pt;">Free Screening: "Revenge of the Electric Car"</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;">Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 pm at WHYY Hamilton Public Media Commons, 150 N. 6th St., Philadelphia. </span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.5pt;"> ITVS Community Cinema and WHYY, in partnership with the Philadelphia EVX Team, present a free screening of Revenge of the Electric Car, followed by a demonstration of the basics of electric cars by Philadelphia high school students on the EVX Team. RSVP required. You can register on the WHYY website. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19pt;">Marcellus Shale Citizen Organizer Training</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Penn Environment is organizing training workshops with a goal of educating 10,000 citizens who can effectively advocate against hydrofracking in Pennsylvania. Sierra Club is a co-sponsor. We recommend that our members take advantage of this opportunity. We've listed a few of upcoming trainings below. However, there will be more. To check it out, go to <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennenvironment.org">www.pennenvironment.org</a> and click on "Action." Be sure to RSVP. You will also find directions to each site as they are posted on Penn Environment's website. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Jenkintown Public Library, Wednesday 3/21, 6-9 pm</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Bryn Mawr College, Wednesday 3/28, 6-9 pm</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">Good Jobs/Green Jobs Regional Conference East</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">Philadelphia on April 3 & 4, 2012</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Join Us in Philadelphia April 3 & 4, 2012</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">How do we ensure that clean energy technologies are manufactured here in the United States? How do we prevent chemical disasters in the workplace while creating jobs? Does recycling create good jobs? At <em><b>Good Jobs, Green Jobs East</b></em> <strong>— April 3 and 4 in Philadelphia, PA at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel —</strong> we will explore the unique challenges and opportunities to creating good, green jobs in the Eastern United States.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">While in the past we have held one national conference, this year we are bringing the <em><b>Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference </b></em>to four cities throughout the country in order to allow more individuals to participate in this important discussion of how we will build a green economy that creates good jobs, reduces global warming and preserves America's environmental and economic security.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Good Jobs, Green Jobs East </span></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">in Philadelphia<strong> </strong>will feature more than <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenjobsconference.org%2Fworkshop-schedule%2F2012%2F0%2F0%2F58">40 workshops</a> covering:</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Registration is only $195 for this exciting conference. <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.certain.com%2Fsystem%2Fprofile%2Fform%2Findex.cfm%3FPKformID%3D0x12081164537">Sign up today</a>! Visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenjobsconference.org%2Fphiladelphia">www.greenjobsconference.org/philadelphia</a> to register. </span></strong><o:p></o:p><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Volunteers for the Sierra Club who work 6 hours at our conference table can receive free admission to the workshops. Contact William Kramer at <a href="mailto:william.kramer@sierraclub.org">william.kramer@sierraclub.org</a> or <a href="mailto:mathew.himmelein@gmail.com">mathew.himmelein@gmail.com</a>. </span></strong><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">8th Annual Delaware Valley Smart Growth Symposium</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">"Smart Growth: Why is it so hard here?"</span></strong><o:p></o:p><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Friday, March 30, 2012, 8:00 to 11:15 am</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><strong>PECO Building, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia </strong></span></b><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Please join the Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance for a lively panel presentation and discussion on the<br />trials, tribulations, and opportunities for smart growth in our region. As popular as Smart Growth is among the<br />public, planners, developers, and government leaders, all too often specific development proposals run into<br />opposition. The panel will focus on three actual smart growth projects—Chestnut Hill, Franklin Mint, and<br />Willow Grove—to understand "Why is it so hard to get these projects done?"</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">8:00 am<br />8:30 am</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Confirmed speakers include:<br />• Russell A. Archambault, Vice President and Principal, RKG Associates<br />• Thomas J. Comitta, AICP, CNU, RLA, ASLA, President, Thomas Comitta Associates, Inc.<br />• Seth Shapiro, President, Nauset Group & Development Consultant, 8200 Germantown Avenue<br />• Jason Duckworth, President, Arcadia Land Company, Moderator</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Fees:</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><strong>Registration closes Wednesday, March 28. There will be a $15 surcharge for walk-in registration.</strong><br /><strong>Individuals: $35</strong></span></b><o:p></o:p><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Breakfast, registration and networking</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><strong>Program begins</strong></span></b><o:p></o:p><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To register, visit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=15331881&msgid=327970&act=7C9F&c=437632&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawarevalleysmartgrowth.org%2F">www.delawarevalleysmartgrowth.org</a>. </span></strong><o:p></o:p><br />
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