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outings and environmentally committed officials can find unifying threads for their efforts. Our conservation coordinator's position being cut to half time has been greatly noticed. Geoffrey no longer has time to attend meetings with almost every varied interest group. His presence in the community has been curtailed and our ability to network with other like-minded groups is lessened. We must find volunteers for some of the work he once did for the chapter. His column will be back next issue. Please add donating a few hours a month to some activity at the chapter to your New Year's Resolution list. As a volunteer based group, the potential power we have is in direct proportion to the magnitude of our efforts. A strong Border Committee can be a voice for solving problems between San Diegos and Tijuana's booming environs. A proactive Advancement (Fundraising) committee will keep us on target to meet our expanded new year's budget. What fun to enlighten and involve people in campaigns at a Street Fair or during Earth Day in Balboa Park. Leading hikes in our local mountains is more than gratifying. There's something you can do for the chapter better than anyone else. The Quinto butterflies, gnatcatchers, nature walkers and old growth forests will thank you. You may even thank yourself in the HS end.

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Dear Editor: While many citizens now understand that building a housing development on Fanita Ranch or an airport on East Miramar would degrade our quality-of-life, few have considered how urbanization could impact Marine Corps Air Station Miramar's military mission. Military officials are concerned about how encroaching sprawl impacts their ability to conduct training and readiness exercises on military bases. Public lands are under increasing pressure to act as the remaining reservoir of natural resources that sustain urban areas. For instance, to sustain declining wildlife, National Forests are forced to reduce traditional uses such as grazing while military bases find their activities must be designed to limit damage to sensitive and declining habitats. In this way MCAS-Miramar acts as both an instrument of national security and a cornerstone of critical habitat essential to a healthy environment. Fanita Ranch and East Elliot are directly adjacent to MCAS-Miramar and sustain numerous threatened and endangered species, thus relieving pressures that negatively impact base activities. Fanita and Elliots natural lands provide increased public safety and noise buffers while increasing the probability of species recovery when base training activities impact endangered species. We would be wise to help the numerous community organizations and public officials that have called for the conservation of Fanita Ranch to acquire these lands. Doing so would recognize the importance of base training activities and the economic value of the bases themselves while we avoid damage to our own quality of life. Van K. Collinsworth Executive Director, Preserve Wild Santee http://members.cox.net/savefanita/savefanita.html
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CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST CLOSURES ANNOUNCED; FOSTER LODGE STILL OPEN
Cleveland National Forest Supervisor Anne Fege signed an order, effective October 11, to temporarily close most areas of the Cleveland National Forest until substantial rainfall occurs. These restrictions are due to the driest conditions in recorded history. The only portions that remain open are the Pacific Crest Trail, Agua Tibia Mountains and hiking trails in the Laguna Recreation Area. State and county highways will remain open to through traffic only, and many forest roads will be closed. No remote camping (backpacking or camping outside of designated campgrounds) will be permitted, and no warming or cooking fires are allowed anywhere in the Forest, with the exception of camp stoves utilizing liquid or jellied petroleum products in developed campgrounds and picnic areas only. Susan Parrish, a member of the Foster Lodge Committee, says that it looks like use of the Lodge will be unaffected. Pointing out that most Lodge users confine their strolls to the meadow, Inspiration Point, or the PCT, Parish says that forest closures have not affected them yet. Recent fire damage is visible within a short walk from the Lodge and fire danger is extremely high, so no one can have a campfire at the Small Lodge or use the fireplace in the Main Lodge right now.

SIERRA CLUB LARRY DUMLAO GALLERY ANNOUNCES TWO NEW OPENINGS:

NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 13: Sierra Club Photography Section members display their work. DECEMBER 14 - JANUARY 10: Photographer Andrew Harvey shares his traveling Algodones Dunes exhibit.
Sierra Club Photography Section, Nov. 9- Dec. 13
Support our own Sierra Club Photography Section artists who will be showing their collected works. Artists will include: award winning nature photographer, Steve Cirone, who will present his avian and underwater images. Steve runs photography workshops and outings as president of the Sierra Club Photography Section. Steve regularly exhibits and juries in local galleries, and also runs a portrait studio. This month will also feature Bob Parks, a photographer for many years. His pictures have appeared in numerous publications including International Wildlife and Ranger Rick magazines, as well as Sierra Club books. In addition, Bob's pictures have been displayed at the San Diego Natural History Museum and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Other Sierra Club Photography Section members will display their photos reflecting nature themes. You do not want to miss this exciting exhibit!

CALLING ALL COASTAL PROTECTORS AND ENTHUSIASTS !

Andrew Harvey, December 14 - January 10

Andrew Harvey, a Los Angeles based photographer, spent more than a year walking and photographing the Algodones Dunes. The Algodones Dunes, which stretch along the Mexico-U.S. border, comprise the largest dune system in California. Harvey's traveling exhibit is intended to show people the beauty of the dunes, but also to warn them of the Bureau of Land Management's plans to turn the entire dune system into an off-road vehicle playground. Harvey says this would destroy an entire, one-of-a-kind, islandlike ecosystem. "These plants and animals have evolved specifically for that area. I find great beauty in that it's that fascination and appreciation of the struggle they've gone through and the diversity they represent." Harvey's photos show a vastness of wind-rippled dunes, desert trees, rare plants, animals, and the devastation caused by off-road vehicles. Visit the Algodones Dunes exhibit before it travels on! All gallery shows open on the scheduled first night at 6:00 pm, with the artist present. These second Saturday of the month openings coincide with the monthly Ray at Night arts and culture celebrations on Ray Street, featuring over a dozen gallery openings presenting a variety of mediums ranging from paintings and sculpture to poetry and music. Come and have some fun! The Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Gallery is open Monday Friday from 12 - 5 pm, at the Sierra Club Bookstore and Office, 3820 Ray Street in North Park. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of original art directly benefits the Sierra Club Bookstore, San Diego Chapter.
For information about the Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Art Gallery, contact Leslie McNabb, Ray at Night Coordinator, at gallery@sierraclubsandiego.org

Our Chapter Coastal Committee is continuing to meet in North County on the odd numbered months. The next meeting in North County will be on Wednesday, November 20th, at 7:00 PM, and YOU are invited. Coastal Committee members Scott and Sheelagh Williams have graciously offered to host the North County meetings at their beautiful home in Solana Beach at 638 West Circle Drive. DIRECTIONS: From I-5, exit at Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Go west to Old Highway 101. Turn right/north. Turn left at Solana Vista Dr., (first and only light, next to Roberto's). Go up the hill and turn right on Pacific Avenue. After one block, Pacific Avenue turns into Circle Drive. Number 638 is on the right side. We will continue meeting at the Sierra Club Office in North Park on the even numbered months. We would appreciate your input and participation at any of our meetings. If you would like to join our Coastal Committee and receive the agendas and other related information, contact Eric Bowlby at 619-284-9399, or e-mail him at: savewetlands@compuserve.com

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DIANE GAGE: FEATURED NOVEMBER ARTIST
Diane Gage is the featured November poet/artist exhibiting at the Larry Dumlao Gallery in the window of the Sierra Club Bookstore on Ray Street. The exhibit runs from November 8th until December 7 and will be included in the November 9th "Ray At Night" galleryopenings event. Ms. Gage is a member of Public Address, an advocacy group of public artists committed to exploring the boundaries of art and the environment. She is also office goddess at Hubbell & Hubbell, 1970 6th Ave, and a freelance writer. Her installation will feature a silk banner from the series called "Women at the Edge of Language," and a poem called "The World Is Dissolving." This poem appears in the Women Artists Datebook 2003 published by Syracuse Cultural Workers. (www.syrculturalworkers.org).

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Dear Friends: As you plan your giving at this time of the year, please consider making an End of the Year gift to one of our vital, worthy conservation activities. If you desire more information, please contact any one of the committee chairs listed on the back of this newsletter. Thank you and Happy Holidays from the San Diego Chapter.

EXCOM RESULTS ARE IN!

Thank you to all of our nominees who ran for the 2003-04 Executive Committee office. Congratulations to the winning candidates:
Lynne Baker, Diane Smith, Richard Miller, Ken Smokoska were elected to serve the full two-year term. Also selected for the one-year term vacancy was John Wilks. 158 valid ballots were tallied, and nine ballots were rejected. A new chair will be chosen in December, as our current chair is stepping down. The advisory vote asked, "Do you favor increasing the term in office for ExCom members from two to three years? 102 vote yes, while 56 voted no. The new ExCom will address this issue next year. Thanks to everyone who voted in the election!

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 9 - Sierra Club Photography Section members display their work. DECEMBER 14 - Photographer Andrew Harvey shares his traveling Algodones Dunes exhibit.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE at WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTERS!!!

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SIERRA CLUB ENDORSEMENTS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY RACES

Cast an informed vote this November. Cottonwood Creek Conservancy, and Below are the recommended candidates Lagoon Greens. He is also a freelance environmental writer and television reporter. for local races in San Diego County.
ESCONDIDO MAYOR
June Rady
June Rady is a current council member who is Escondido's representative to the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority and currently serves as chair of that organization. June has helped to lead the effort to purchase Bernardo Mountain. June is running for office to, "...overcome the antiquality-of-life forces that still dominate in Escondido. I would stand up to the system which too often places development interests over good land use and quality of life decisions." Initiative. Both candidates are supported by Save El Corazon and Citizens for the Preservation of Parks and Beaches. Each candidate was emphatic that new growth should pay it's own way.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Bonnie Dumanis
Bonnie Dumanis is a Superior Court Judge and former deputy district attorney committed to enforcing environmental laws so that polluters are prosecuted, providing environmental education to prosecutors and modifying the current organization of the office to provide for better response to environmental complaints.

Sam Williamson
Sam Williamson served on the Oceanside City Council from 1984 to 1992, during which time he was no friend to the environment. However, since then he has come out on the side of the El Corazon Initiative and was also opposed to the Manchester Project.

Jim Wood
Jim Wood is retired from the Oceanside police force. Since 1986 he has worked on local environmental issues including a Citizens Group in 1986 who passed a Slow Growth Initiative. He was opposed to the Manchester Project, supports of the El Corazon Initiative, and was active in placing the initiative on the ballot.

CITIES:
DEL MAR CITY COUNCIL
Crystal Crawford
Crystal Crawford is a first-term incumbent who is a leader in efforts to preserve the San Dieguito wetlands and to reverse upstream land use impacts on all watersheds. Crystal believes cities should retain control over local land use planning and that developers should pay more of the direct costs of new development.

ESCONDIDO CITY COUNCIL

Rod Jensen
Rod Jensen is a first time council candidate and biologist. Rod believes in protecting the environment and strong fiscal responsibility. "It is time to make population growth pay its fair share for local capital improvements and regional capital improvements."

POWAY CITY COUNCIL

Betty Rexford
Betty is seeking re-election to the Poway City Council and represents that city on the San Dieguito River Valley Joint Powers Authority. Betty has been a strong voice for the environment, a long time supporter of the Multiple Habitat Conservation Program, and believes we need new policies to ensure that any new population growth will pay its fair share region-wide.

Jerry Finnell
Jerry Finnel was the Del Mar City Councilappointed leader of a task force that successfully opposed efforts to develop major commercial/retail operations into the wetlands of the San Dieguito River Valley. Jerry is a member of the Friends of the San Dieguito River Valley.

Ron Newman
Ron Newman is a retired Captain from the San Diego Police Department. He is making his first run for public office to, "act as a conduit for resolving conflicts and problems." He states, "New growth should pay its way. Growth has become pervasive and accepted by most as inevitable. It is not."

SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL

2nd Council Dist - Michael Zucchet
(See front page)

ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL

Christy Guerin
Christy Guerin is an incumbent who understands the problems and solutions associated with upstream contaminants that find their way to Encinitas beaches. She meets our environmental criteria except in regards to seawalls, of which she is in favor.

IMPERIAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Patricia McCoy
Pat McCoy is an incumbent who, as a staunch supporter of the environmental community, has been endorsed by the Club in the past. Patricia looks forward to the opportunity of moving the City of Imperial Beach ahead by making a contribution to solving the border sewage problem. She is proud to be an advocate for the environment and has served as San Diego County's representative to the California Coastal Commission.

Dennis Holz
Dennis Holz is an incumbent who was endorsed by the Club in the last election and who has been a consistent environmental supporter in Encinitas. He is a candidate who clearly understands the environmental problems and is able to get things done for the protection and improvement of the local environment.

Michael has studied, worked and actively participated in a variety of environmental causes. He has a BA in economics and environmental studies and a master's degree in environmental management. Michael served as a longtime board member and immediate past president of the League of Conservation Voters, San Diego County.

4th Council Dist - Dwayne Crenshaw

Dwayne Crenshaw, candidate for San Diego 4th District City Council, has a long history of working to support environmental causes in San Diego. He currently serves on the Encanto Neighborhoods Community Planning Group. Dwayne was instrumental in the restoration of Chollas Creek; securing funding to complete needed projects, and has planted hundreds of trees throughout the District.
LOCAL ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

OCEANSIDE CITY COUNCIL

After a careful evaluation of their written responses to the Sierra Club questionnaire and a lengthy interview, these candidates were selected for a number of important reasons. Foremost is their support of the El Corazon

Robert Nanninga
We endorsed Robert Nanninga in the last election. Robert promises to bring an ecological perspective to the council debate. Robert is a member of the Sierra Club,

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OUR ENDORSEMENTS FOR STATE OFFICES AND BALLOT MEASURES

GOVERNOR
Since governor is the office with the most influence on California's environment, Sierra Club California conducted a comprehensive and deliberate endorsement process of the candidacy. Having gone through an exhaustive process of assessing the governor's record and agenda, the interview team recommended endorsing Davis for a second term. After weighing the pros and cons, the Political Committee, Regional Conservation Committees, and Executive Committee all voted overwhelmingly to endorse Davis, the Democratic nominee. Davis' many environmental accomplishments include: signing a bill making California the first state in the nation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, campaigning for two major environmental bond measures, and launching a huge energy conservation campaign in 2001 that successfully averted blackouts and improved air quality. Davis also appointed accomplished environmentalists like Mike Paparian (Integrated Waste Management Board), Bob Hattoy (Fish and Game Commission) and Sue Britting (Board of Forestry) to key regulatory bodies. Republican candidate Bill Simon declined to return our questionnaire, indicating to us that his sporadic comments about protecting the coast are a faade for his deregulatory agenda. Green Party candidate Peter Camejo did return our questionnaire, and we interviewed him. Although he sounded generally sympathetic to ecological protection, he did not demonstrate indepth knowledge about environmental issues, aside from his well-informed support for solar energy.

SECRETARY OF STATE
Sierra Club endorses Assembly Member Kevin Shelley (Dem. - San Francisco) for Secretary of State. Shelley authored the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 to protect children from toxins. His other legislative accomplishments include bills to fund environmental programs and to protect marine life. He scored perfect 100s on the CLCV scorecards for the last four years. Voting modernization is the central plank in Shelley's platform for the Secretary of State job. The Secretary of State's office is important for political reform and corporate accountability, two Sierra Club goals. The Republican nominee, former Assembly Member Keith Olberg, had CLCV scores of 8, 7, and 0 during his final three years.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sierra Club endorses Attorney General Bill Lockyer (Dem.) for re-election. Lockyer has shown a strong interest in environmental protection, as reflected by his positions in litigation where the Attorney General has represented the people of the State, independent of any state agency. Sierra Club endorsed Lockyer for Attorney General in 1998. The Office of Attorney General has brought several Proposition 65 right-toknow suits, including one involving diesel trucks at grocery distribution centers. Lockyer has also revitalized the role of the Attorney General in seeking to assure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

STATE CONTROLLER
Sierra Club endorses Steve Westly (Dem.) for Controller. The Controller is one of three members of the State Lands Commission and also serves on several state finance committees that oversee the implementation of environmental bond measures. The Controller also affects environmental policy through involvement in a number of taxing and spending decisions. Westly promises to promote environmentally-friendly energy development, oppose any offshore drilling, keep our air and water clean, spend bond money on the most effective environmental projects, and promote smart growth and regional planning. Tom McClintock, the Republican nominee, has compiled an extremely antienvironment record in the Legislature (California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) scores of 13, 0, and 0 over the last three years), often casting the only "no" votes on environmental bills in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Sierra Club endorses John Garamendi (Dem.), the first elected Insurance Commissioner. During his sixteen years in the Legislature, Garamendi's environmental successes included laws to protect Lake Tahoe and Mono Lake, hold polluters responsible for their contamination, and promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and nuclear safety. As Deputy Secretary of the Interior in the Clinton Administration, Garamendi was involved in saving the Headwaters redwood forest, negotiating on water issues, and blocking the Wilson Administration's attempt to open a radioactive waste dump at Ward Valley.

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Sierra Club endorses Senator Jack O'Connell (Dem. San Luis Obispo) for Superintendent of Public Instruction. O'Connell has served in the Legislature for almost 20 years. A longtime Sierra Club member, O'Connell has authored major environmental bills, including the 1994 Statewide Offshore Coastal Sanctuary law and Natural Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Act in 2000. He has supported cleanup of underground toxics and vigorously opposed offshore oil drilling. A reliable pro-environment vote on the Environmental Quality Committee, O'Connell scored perfect 100s on the CLCV scorecards for the last four years. The Superintendent plays an important role in environmental education.
STATE ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Sierra Club endorses Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante (Dem.) for re-election, based on his record of environmental advocacy in office. Bustamante has used his position to champion environmental causes through the specific duties delegated to him and by taking advantage of his position as a constitutional officer. The Lt. Gov. is a member of the State Lands Commission, which regulates the use of state lands and waterways. Bustamante opposes offshore oil drilling and overdevelopment of the coast and has supported other important environmental causes, like parks bonds and energy conservation. He earned Sierra Club's endorsement when he ran for the job in 1998.

STATE TREASURER
Sierra Club endorses Treasurer Phil Angelides (Dem.) for re-election based on his performance in office, his grasp of key environmental issues, and his commitment to the promotion of smart growth, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Angelides has been one of the most visible proponents of smart growth in California government. He revamped how affordable housing developers qualify for tax credits: instead of a lottery, credits are now awarded for adhering to sustainable growth policies like proximity to transit, retail shops, and schools.

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SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL
Pia Harris
Pia Harris is a long time member of the Sierra Club and has served on the San Marcos City Council for two decades. Pia's campaign and past environmental record can be summed up in her own words. "I ... will always continue to be the voice that has promoted quality growth management, balanced with environment conservancy ..." Pia strongly believes that development should pay its own way and supports a policy to collect development impact fees to pay for new transportation needs.

STATE ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

PROPOSITION 46 - HOUSING BOND
Sierra Club California endorses Proposition 46, which will provide $2.1 billion for affordable housing, with a strong emphasis on infill development. Proposition 46 includes new measures for "smart growth. It favors infill projects, adaptive reuse, and projects near public transit, schools, recreational facilities and job centers.The net result is that Proposition 46 will fund the development of some of the most environmentally friendly housing in the state.

Cynthia Skovgard
Cynthia is running for office because the "San Marcos City Council has no representation... that addresses controlling growth, managing traffic, or the environmental destruction within our city and its surrounding area." Cynthia has worked to preserve wetlands in the San Marcos Creek and is committed to the Multiple Habitat and Conservation Program.

PROPOSITION 50 - WATER BOND

Sierra Club California supports Prop. 50, the Clean Water and Coastal Protection Bond of 2002. This $3.44 billion bond will help to protect and restore the state's natural resources and environmental quality. Projects funded by this bond measure will help protect our watersheds, rivers, lakes and coastal water from pollution and sewage, restoring natural resources critical for our drinking water supplies and wildlife habitat.

SOLANA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

David A. Powell, Ph.D
First-time candidate David Powell is best known for his civic volunteerism. David currently is active with the Solana Beach View Assessment Committee and the Boy Scouts of America. David strongly believes that better leadership is needed to save the environment, both in Solana Beach and in the county. A philosophy that "one person can make a difference" leads him to run for office in a city which has representation on many important, regional planning agencies.

PROPOSITION 51 - TRANSPORTATION BOND (SEE P. 22)

Sierra Club California has endorsed Proposition 51, the Traffic Congestion Relief & Safe School Bus Act, an initiative placed on the ballot by the Planning and Conservation League and many allied groups. The measure would allocate 30 percent of the state share of the sales tax on new and used cars and trucks to a new trust fund for transportation alternatives and mitigation of transportation's environmental impacts. Programs funded by the initiative include public transit, safe bike and pedestrian routes and facilities, clean-fuel school buses, wetlands and habitat protection, and water quality enhancements.

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

District E - Peter Zschiesche
Peter became a strong environmentalist over 30 years ago. As one of the largest institutions in the county, the Community College can play a strong role in our local environmental efforts with issues such as how the District deals with waste, new construction, and its support of environmental education in the colleges.

76th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

Once again the Club is endorsing Christine Kehoe. As a member of the California Coastal Commission, Christine fought to protect our oceans and beaches. Christine has acquired more than $1 million for the San Diego River. These funds are now in use restoring wetlands and wildlife habitat and improving water quality flowing to the ocean. Signed by Governor Davis, her bill AB22156 establishes the San Diego River Conservancy which promises to fund a comprehensive plan for the river to both restore and enhance public access.

OTAY WATER DISTRICT

Division 5 - Richard Wright
Endorsed by the Club in past elections, Richard served eight years on the San Diego County Planning Commission and currently serves on the Jamul-Dulzura Community Planning Group HS and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

78th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT (SEE FRONT PAGE)

A long time member of the Sierra Club, Vince Halls candidacy for the 78th Assembly District is the culmination of more than fifteen years of experience in the public and private sectors. His years of public service in local, state and federal government has given him insight into the legislative process and a proven track record of consensus building. His experience in the private sector has made him keenly aware of the importance of environmental protection while managing growth in San Diego.

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Do you have a vehicle you have wanted to get rid of but dont want to hassle with selling it? Why not donate it to the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club? You can do this by visiting www.cars4causes.net, or calling (800)766-2273, or by sending an email to: c4c@cars4causes.net. Make sure to tell them that the donation is for the Sierra Club Foundation, San Diego Chapter so we receive the funds. Thank you!

79th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

Incumbent Juan Vargas is a leader for environmental justice in the 79th District. Juan believes that ".. there must be an integrated growth policy whose goal is to allow only that growth that does not degrade the unique topography and environment of San Diego." Juan is concerned that this will be difficult to achieve when a major "social" problem is the lack of affordable housing for the majority of residents. Juan will be a leader in both the Assembly and in San Diego in bringing together the talent and political might it will take to achieve this while protecting the environment. HS

FOR MORE INFORMATION: GEOFFREY SMITH, 619.299.1741

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SIERRA CLUB FEDERAL ENDORSEMENTS

51st CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Bob Filner (Dem) Incumbent Bob Filner will continue to protect the environment. Bob has voted with the Club 100% of the time as listed on the Sierra Club web site Vote Watch. Bob is a long time Sierra Club member who has been endorsed by the Club for every election beginning with the San Diego City Council in 1987. Bob fought to protect the environment and Southern California's water supply by working to pass two important bills. The first, his Bajagua bill allows for the construction of a sewage treatment plant to treat Mexican sewage in Mexico to stop the flow of contaminated water into the Tijuana River Valley and ultimately, San Diego's beaches and bays. He also fought for passage of legislation to clean up and move a huge uranium tailing pile in Moab, Utah, that was polluting the Colorado River San Diego County's main water source.

SIERRA CLUBS 2002 TEAR-OUT VOTER GUIDE OF ENDORSEMENTS!

FEDERAL
51st Congressional Dist - Bob Filner 53rd Congressional Dist - Susan Davis

STATE
Governor - Gray Davis Lt. Governor - Cruz M. Bustamante Secretary of State - Kevin Shelley Treasurer - Phil Angelides Attorney General - Bill Lockyer Insurance Commissioner - John Garamendi Superintendent of Public Instruction - Jack O'Connell 76th Assembly Dist - Vince Hall 78th Assembly Dist - Christine Kehoe 79th Assembly Dist - Juan Vargas Proposition 46, Housing Bond - YES Proposition 50, Water Bond - YES Proposition 51, Transportation Bond - YES

53rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Susan Davis (Dem) Incumbent Susan Davis is once again receiving our endorsement. Susan served three terms in the California State Assembly helping to strengthen the environmental cause in San Diego. Susan has voted with the Club 93% of the time as listed on the Sierra Club web site Vote Watch. In Congress, Susan is proud to have opposed oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, supported increasing fuel economy standards for trucks and SUVs and secured critical funding to protect San Diegos wildlife and open spaces.

COUNTY
District Attorney - Bonnie Dumanis

CITY OF DEL MAR

City Council - Jerry Finnell City Council - Crystal Crawford

CITY OF ENCINITAS
City Council - Dennis Holz City Council - Christy Guerin City Council - Robert Nanninga

CITY OF ESCONDIDO
Mayor - June Rady City Council - Ron Newman City Council - Rod Jensen

CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH

City Council - Patricia McCoy

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
City Council - Jim Wood City Council - "Sam" Samuel Elvin Williamson El Corazon Initiative - YES

CITY OF POWAY
City Council - Betty Rexford

CITY OF SAN DIEGO

2nd Council District - Michael Zucchet 4th Council District - Dwayne Crenshaw

CITY OF SAN MARCOS

City Council - Cynthia A. Skovgard City Council - Pia Harris

CITY OF SOLANA BEACH

City Council - David Powell

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

District E - Peter Zschiesche

OTAY WATER DISTRICT

Division 5 - Richard Wright

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VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH!

Thanks to all of these exceptional volunteers for making our chapter rock!

THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WAYS TO MAKE A

LASTING CONTRIBUTION TOWARD A BETTER WORLD AND ENSURE THE ENVIRONMENT IS PROTECTED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

BELOW

IS A SUMMARY OF THE V ARIOUS

WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO THE

SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

FROM YOUR WILL, LIVING TRUST, OR OTHER ESTATE PLANS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT.

Will it to Happen!

SEPTEMBER 2002:
Larry Hogue, for desert and wilderness work, and committee support and leadership. Jean Costa, for her work on international and trade issues.

We welcome the opportunity to show you the potential benefits of making a gift to support our work. Personal discussions, visits, or written presentations incur no obligation on your part, and of course, all information discussed is confidential. Planned Giving Options: * BEQUESTS: Make a gift to support the environmental work of future generations in your will or living trust. Sample bequest language is available. * RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS: Use your tax deferred retirement plan assets to benefit the environment. * LIFE INCOME GIFTS: Transfer assets to The Sierra Club Foundation and you and your chosen beneficiary receive income for a term of years or for life. After the conclusion of the term, the remainder of the life income gift is distributed to The Foundation. * RACHEL CARSON SOCIETY: We honor and recognize individuals who make a commitment to the environment by including the Sierra Club or The Sierra Club Foundation in their estate plans.
For a confidential discussion of these options to support the Sierra Club legacy in San Diego, please call Geoffrey Smith, Chapter Conservation Coordinator and Advancement Committee Chair, 619.299.1741 office, or 858.442.1425 cell.

OCTOBER 2002:
Document Review team: Martha Coffman - Manager, Joe Zechman, and Margi Day, for excellent work and extra archiving efforts. Bonnie Hough, for work on Ruffin Canyon and in coordinating and educating the public on canyons issues. HS

IN MEMORIUM:
The Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter, is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and long time volunteer, Bill Veis. Bill volunteered in the chapter's bookstore and office for over ten years! Bill was always pleasant and always willing to help in whatever way he could. He loved to travel and frequently provided slide presentations of his trips for the chapter's monthly program and the North County Group. Bill was always thinking "Sierra Club" and "conservation" He would talk about our work with people during his travels and during his daily adventures. Often these folks would become Sierra Club members.

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