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by Dave Dvorak
More ways to get involved with the Obama campaign and congressional
races
This year is going to be one of the most exciting and empowering
election years for the environmental community. The Sierra Club’s
Blue Team is ramping up this season and coordinating with candidates
who are working hard to create a clean energy future and to protect
our planet.
The Sierra Club has endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President
and will be supporting a few of the congressional races in the
state, including John Bocceri (OH-16)
and the Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15). These candidates share our concerns, values and
vision for a clean energy future and will be able to provide real solutions to
America’s energy and economic problems. There will be six political organizers
stationed across the state, working diligently to promote and garner support
for these candidates.
Additionally, the Sierra Club is looking to engage you, our Sierra
Club members, to volunteer with these campaigns. Participate in
a phone bank, canvass around
your neighborhood, help with outreach– help us educate voters about the
importance of clean energy and environmental issues this election. Moreover,
build support for Obama and our congressional candidates-- help them get elected.
If you are interested in volunteering
for the coordinated political work, please contact MacKenzie Bailey,
Lead Organizer for the Ohio
Blue Team, for more information.
Call 614-461-0734 (extension 305)
or email mackenzie.bailey@sierraclub.org.
Or call Josh
Prager, NEO Sierra's Volunteer Coordinator, 214-909-4424. |
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The City of Cleveland's 
Do you know of a local environmental issue in need
of attention? Do you have inside information on what's
going on in your city or township? With over 5,000
members in Northeast Ohio we count on you to be the
Club's eyes and ears of the region. While the Federal
government and large corporations continue to wreak
havoc on our environment, it is more important than
ever before to act as watchdogs in our own backyards.
For those new to
calling state or federal representatives, it's easier and
less confrontational than it sounds. You will never
speak directly with your rep or senator - an aide
will answer the phone, take brief notes plus your name and city (sometimes), and that's it.