September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 1

Vol 67 No. 5 On the web at: sandiego.sierraclub.org September/October 2008

EXPLORE, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE PLANET
In this issue:
Activities ....................10
Chapter Wishlist .........14
Classieds ..................14
ExCom Statements ....... 4
Holistic Weekend ....... 15
ICO .............................. 6
Monthly Programs .... 8-9
Outings-at-a-Glance .... 12
Photo Weekend .......... 13
By the time you get this edition
of the Hi Sierran, the Chapter will
have completed its move to new
office spaces. After more than 19
years at the Ray Street storefront
offices, the Executive Committee
decided that it was time to seek
newer, updated office space that
more closely fit our current and fu-
ture needs.
In 1989, when we first moved
into North Park, outdoors retail
giant REI was just around the cor-
ner. At that time, our proximity
to REI helped establish the Chap-
ters bookstore. The Chapter also
benefited from REI patrons who
became more aware of the Club,
participated in outings, and even
became members. Unfortunately,
REI left the North Park neighbor-
hood in the mid 1990s, but by that
time the Chapter had established
itself in the neighborhood and with
its members.
In the subsequent years, the
Chapters bookstore saw a signifi-
cant decline in sales as retail gi-
ants Borders and Amazon.com
were able to offer a wider choice
at discount prices. Having a store-
front office that featured a book-
store was no longer a need for the
Chapter. In addition to no longer
needing a storefront, the old office
space was exactly thatold. Built
in the 1930s, it was beginning to
show its age. Weve suffered from
the occasional leaky roof, lack of
air conditioning or central heating,
aging plumbing and a non-ADA-
compliant bathroom.
As the Chap-
ters membership
and the number
of activists grew
over the past de-
cades, meeti ng
space has become
important. The
number of meet-
ings has grown to
the point that the
old office was in
use almost every
e v e n i n g a n d
many commi t -
tees were forced
to meet elsewhere. Our mem-
bership demographics have also
changed over the last 20 years. In
the 1990s the area south of Inter-
state 8 was the geographical center
of our membership, so North Park
was centrally located for mem-
bers and activists. Now, more of
our members live North of Inter-
state 8, and our geographical cen-
ter has shifted accordingly. North
Park was no longer convenient for
many activists and members.
With all of this in mind, the
Chapter Executive Committee
launched an effort to locate new
office space. We found it in the
By Richard Miller
The Chapter is on the Move!
Chapter Moves to New Offices After 19 Years
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Sierra Club San Diego Chapter
8304 Clairemont Mesa
Boulevard #101
San Diego, CA 92111
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org
EDITOR
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Kearny Office Center at 8304 Claire-
mont Mesa Blvd., #101. The new
office is more centrally located for
our membership, offers easy free-
way access from either Hwy 163 or
I-805 and for those who use public
transportation, an MTS transit cen-
ter is located nearby. The costap-
proximately the same as the old
officewas also favorable because
the rent includes utilities, use of
a conference room for additional
meeting space, expanded parking
and janitorial services.
Moving, especially after such a
long time at one place, is not easy.
We will miss our old friends in
North Park, and some will miss the
feel of the old place. But we look
forward to meeting new friends,
forging new partnerships and wel-
coming members new and old.
Please join me and other activists
at our open house on October 10,
come experience our new offices
and celebrate our new future in San
Diego!
The Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter is MOVING!
Were excited to announce that as of September
1, 2008, our new office location will be:
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #101, San Diego, CA 92111
Open house will be October 10th, 6 to 9 pm.
Please visit us! We have a place for you!
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org.
Explore! Enjoy! Protect!
New office on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
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September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 3
Busting the 3,000 Mile Myth
By Margo Reid Brown
Every year millions of gallons
of used motor oil are unnecessarily
wasted in California. It is estimated
that our state consumes over 153
million gallons of waste oil each
year, only 59 percent of which is
recycled. The remaining waste
poses a great threat to the environ-
ment through improper and illegal
disposal down drains, onto the
ground, or in the garbage. Though
less visible than a wrecked oil
tanker, these smaller consumer oil
spills can work their way into our
groundwater, streams and lakes
and cause serious pollutionnot
to mention the negative effect oil
production has on climate change.
In San Diego County, motor
oil, metals, and other pollutants
have had a serious impact on
local waterways, such as Chol-
las Creek. This urban creek winds
its way from the cities of Lemon
Grove and La Mesa before cutting
through the heart of the city of San
Diego. Along the way to San Diego
Bay, the creek collects pollutants
that are unhealthy for aquatic life
and humans.
In 2002, the U.S. Environmen-
tal Protection Agency identified
Chollas Creek as an impaired water
body, with high concentrations
of diazinon, coliform, and metals
such as cadmium, copper, zinc and
lead. In its current state, the Creek
has also become a major collector
of trash and debris. The San Diego
Sierra Club has been committed to
restoring Chollas creek in order to
protect Californias local communi-
ties and natural resources.
Commitment from Sierra Club
members and all Californians can
begin with simple actions in our
everyday lives. Learning ways to
reduce, reuse, and recycle can
make a significant contribution to-
ward protecting the environment.
One way California motorists
can help protect the environment
from waste oil is by reducing the
frequency of their vehicles oil
changes. Many motorists are un-
aware of their car maker guide-
lines for oil changes. Many auto-
makers recommend oil changes at
5,000, 7,500, or even 10,000 miles,
depending on the vehicles model,
make and driving conditions.
Since 1991, the California Inte-
grated Waste Management Board
(CIWMB) has worked to address
used oils significant threat to
Californias environment through
measures that discourage illegal
dumping of used oil and promote
used oil recycling statewide. The
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4 September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego
I a m
running for
r e l e c t i on
b e c a u s e
ma ny of
our great
vol unt eer
me mbe r s
have asked
me to con-
t i nue my
active role in the Club and have
expressed their confidence in my
leadership for the position.
On almost a daily basis, Cali-
fornia increasingly faces assaults
on our environment and quality of
life. As anti-environmental special
interests grow bolder every day,
constant vigilance and action will
be needed against this constant
onslaught. Our Chapter will need
strong leadership if we are to con-
tinue to be effective.
Executive Committee members
will need to provide the guidance
and support that ALL volunteers
and members require to achieve
the best that they are capable of.
The Executive Committee also
needs members who will be dedi-
cated to all members, supporting
fundraising efforts, providing sup-
port on issues facing our Chapter
and presenting a cohesive message
for the Club
I have served on the Chapter
I have
been serv-
ing on the
Executi ve
Committee
since June
of 2006.
Though I
have been
asked by
ma ny t o
continue on, I am running for re-
election mainly because I care
about the environment.
Over the past two years, the
chapter has had some important
successes, most notably keeping
Blackwater out of Potrero. The
San Diego Canyons Campaign is
another success story. The clubs
successes are solely the result of
activists and volunteers, and we on
ExComm are here to support them.
The battle has yet to be won with
the Sunrise Power Link and I will
do whatever I can to see that it is.
I laud the Conservation Com-
mittees efforts, and am surprised
by the incredible amount of energy
and the large number of different
issues the committee is working.
The chapter has a very large mem-
bership (more than 15,000) and
there is more we as a large contin-
gent can do.
I wa s
appointed
b y t h e
ExCom last
December
to fill one
of the va-
c a n c i e s .
D u r i n g
my oppor-
t uni t y t o
serve the Chapter in a temporary
position, I have decided that conti-
nuity in working for the Chapters
benefit is important and I am seek-
ing election for an additional 2
years. I have been a member of the
Sierra Club since 1981, and a COL
since 1982. Over the years I served
various functions for WBC, Nature
Knowledge Workshop, Single Sec-
tion, and chaired Singles and Out-
ing Committees. Currently, in addi-
tion to sitting on ExCom and being
a COL, I have been treasurer of the
Hi Sierran Committee for 6 years,
and was actively involved in the
search and selection process for
our new office space.
With the continuous assault
on our environment and quality of
life from so many fronts, I believe
the Sierra Club can make a differ-
ence. We need to cultivate sources
of renewable energy that will not
degrade our desert state park, our
wildlands, our viewsheds or our
wetlands. We need to support the
national Clubs efforts to fight
global warming, reduce depen-
dency on fossil fuels and oppose
the current administrations wishes
to drill in formerly-protected natu-
ral areas.
Elect me and I will serve the
Chapter in an informed manner
and in support of my beliefs that,
through group action and consen-
sus, we can make the world a bet-
ter place.
Excom for 7 years and am now
serving my fourth term as Chapter
Chair. As an active member of the
Club, I have the knowledge and
skills required, and will continue
to be committed to responsible
management.
Pat Klaasen
Richard Miller
Marty Stevens
ExCom Candidate Statements
September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 5
Living in the Southwest, we
have a reliable, clean, and renew-
able energy source that we are not
using: solar energy. Every new
home built could be solar powered,
but less than 2% are. My goal is
to see solar power play a more im-
portant role in new construction.
I have been a member of the
Sierra Club since 1998 and an out-
ings and WBC leader since 2000.
I am also a lifetime member. I
have been serving as the chair of
the Leadership Review and Safety
Committee for the Outings Section
since 2004.
I have
served on
t h e E x -
e c u t i v e
C o mmi t -
t ee si nce
September
2004 and
wa s t h e
Cha i r of
the Executive Committee in 2006
and 2007. I am currently the Sec-
retary of the Executive Commit-
tee. I ask that you re-elect me to
the Executive Committee. If re-
elected, my goals are to continue
the work already begun to keep
the Chapter financially sound,
help the Political, Outings, and
Conservation Committees continue
their great work, and keep focused
on the long range planning for the
Chapter through implementation
of the Chapters Strategic Plan.
Career: Since December 2002,
I have worked in the Compliance
Division of the San Diego County
Air Pollution Control District. Be-
fore moving to San Diego in June
2002, I was an attorney practicing
civil litigation in southern New
Jersey.
Joe Zechman
Official ExCom Ballot
The ballot below is to elect vacating seats for the 2009 Executive Committee (ExCom) of the Chapter. The Executive Committee governs the Chap-
ters business and acts as your representative. It is the key committee making important policy decisions and sets priorities for the coming year.
Four of the candidates will be elected to serve a two-year term.
Vote for no more than four (4) candidates. Write in candidates are allowed. Your membership number is required for your vote to count. All
ballots must be received by 5 pm on Friday, October 10, 2008 in the Chapter office. Certification of membership numbers of those voting and of
the ballot results will be made by the Election Committee composed of at least three Chapter members. The four candidates receiving the highest
number of votes in descending order will be elected. If you have misplaced your membership card with your number, check either the Hi Sierran
or the Sierra Magazine label for your eight digit membership number. If you are unable to locate your membership number, please call the Chapter
office at 858-569-6005.
Voter #1
Pat Klaasen
Richard Miller
Marty Stephens
Joe Zechman
Write-in:
Voter #2 (If Joint Membership)
Pat Klaasen
Richard Miller
Marty Stephens
Joe Zechman
Write-in:
Your San Diego Sierra Club
Membership Number:
________________________
Joint Membership
FOR ELECTION COMMITTEE ONLY
Membership Number Confirmed
Yes
VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FOUR
Make sure you have provided your membership number.
*Candidate order on ballot was chosen randomly from drawing
Fold this ballot sheet and mail it by October 12,
2008, to the Chapter office at the following address:
ExCom Elections
Sierra Club - San Diego Chapter
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101
San Diego, CA 92111
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Inner City Outings
By Diane Venture, ICO Volunteer
The impact of our snorkeling adventure really hit
me when I was in the water with the kids. Though
some were cold, some a bit scared, their excitement
took over. They clung to me for safety, some by the
arm or the little ones on piggy back. Yet, their joy
and wonder came through. Some were excited to see
the fish below, others just enjoying the waves. It tick-
led me to see kids being kids and, as a mentor, hav-
ing the opportunity to show them a new experience.
I could see how these trips make an impact on their
lives.
Out of the water, I spoke to one boy who had
laughed and laughed as he learned for the first time
that he could float just by kicking his feet and waving
his arms. I asked if anyone else could come with him
to the beach again. He said he had a couple brothers
living out of stateone was working and the other was
in jail. I thought how this beautiful kid has such a sad
example of life. But then, how great that he has won-
derful mentors and opportunities through ICO. I again
thought of his brother. What if he had had such men-
tors and opportunities as the outings his little brother
had just experienced and enjoyed. I know from this
experience that I will promote working with kids with
much more serious intention!
Join us for the
annual San Diego
Sierra Club ICO
Volunteer Training!
Saturday, September 27
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mission Trails Regional Park
A fun weekend of hands-on activities to give you
the resources & confidence to help ICO trips make
an impact on the lives of San Diego urban youth.
Help plan a fall outing you can then participate
on, learn what ICO has to offer and get to know
the other volunteers.
There is no cost, however pre-registration
is required.
Activities Include:
ICO Trips and the Kids We Serve
Working with Kids
Group Dynamics
Hands-on Equipment Skills
Avoiding Injury & Emergency Management
How Paperwork Protects You
Games & Tales from the Trails
Come share your creativity and experiences!
For more information or to register:
Julie Bykowski julie.bykowski@gmail.com
Cant attend, but still want to help? Please visit
our website: http://www.sandiego.sierraclub.
org/ico/ for a schedule of outings, orientations,
events and information on how to donate. Thank
you for your support!
ICO Leader Ed Barber and buddy get ready for their snorkeling adventure.
Photo by Youth Center member Oisis Jones
September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 7
WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE
Foster Lodge ~ October 45, 2008
The equivalent of Advanced First Aid.
Especially required for Sierra Club COL II Outings Leaders.
Fulfills the three-year renewal requirement for Standard First Aid for COL I Outings Leaders.
Instruction will be led by Steve Donelan, American Safety & Health Institute.
A textbook is included with the course.
CPR certification is recommended prior to the course
Expect to build confidence and develop the essential skills needed to assess, stabilize and care
for sick and injured persons when medical facilities are more than four hours away.
FEATURED SEGMENTS:
Recognition of acute medical conditions Stabilization of fractures Wound debridement and care
Extraction of a victim without causing further harm C-spine assessment
One overnight stay is required at Foster Lodge and excellent meals will be provided.
The fee is $125 for COL II, $140 for COL I.
Cl ass si ze i s l i mi t ed. Opt i onal Fr i day ni ght st ay i f desi red ( $10 ext ra)
Members of the Sierra Club who are not Chapter Outings Leaders may enroll for $145.
For non-members, the fee is $170 and includes Sierra Club membership.
Volunteer cooks are needed.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW AND RETURN BY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
Signing up early will allow textbook delivery prior to class
For more information, contact Skip Forsht (858)272-4495 or silverrfox@yahoo.com
COL WILDERNESS FIRST AID
October 4-5, 2008
Sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club
APPLICATION
Name: ________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:
Date completed SFA (include photocopy): _________ Sierra Club Membership # ______________

Circle One:
COL II ($125) COL I ($140) SC Member ($150) Non SC Member ($170)
-Please include $10 extra for Friday night stay-
Send this application and your check (made out to the Sierra Club) to:
Skip Forsht, 1656 Yost Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Note: COL II Outings Leaders who complete this course may be eligible for a $50 rebate
from National. More information will be available in the Chapter Outings Leaders Newsletter.
8 September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego
Monthly programs meet at the Joyce Beers Center at 3900 Vermont Street. Additional parking is
available under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Free and open to the public. Program Chair Mannie Kugler.
Friday, September 19th program, 7:30 p.m.
Dont Call it Brush! Preservation of
the Chaparral After the 2007 Fires
osterLodge
F
The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the Laguna
Mountains 12 mi. north of I8 on Sunrise Highway,
across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground.
The small cabin is open from 10 a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club
members and their guests. The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club
groups as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Call Susan Parrish
for reservations and prices for the large cabin.
Lodge Committee Chair: Randy Parrish (619) 478-5188
Large/Small Cabin Rentals/Res: Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188
SMALL CABIN FEES (WITH MEMBERSHIP CARD)
MEMBERS GUESTS
ADULTS (612) ADULTS (612) (65+)
DAY USE: $5 $4 $8 $6 $5
FAMILY: $15 INCLUDED $25 INCLUDED
OVERNIGHT: $7 $5 $12 $8 $5
FAMILY: $22 INCLUDED $38 INCLUDED
Formoreinformationgoto:www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge/
Due to special
reserved events,
the Foster Lodge
will be closed
Sept. 20-21,
Nov. 1-2.
The chaparral needs you. Misunderstanding, alien-
ation and unreasonable fear of fire are being manipu-
lated by politics, money and ego to destroy the last re-
maining stands of old-growth chaparral in California.
The clear the brush approach to chaparral and for-
est management must give way to enlightened preser-
vation for future generations.
Once the home of the extinct California grizzly
bear, ancient chaparral shrublands are demonized as
worthless brush, dangerous fuel or decadent un-
dergrowth. Wildland firefighters are often blamed for
allowing unnatural amounts of chaparral to grow
by suppressing fires. The Cleveland, San Bernadino,
Angeles and Los Padres National Forestswhich are
mostly chaparral and related shrublandsare contin-
ually compromised by being the default location for
landfills, power lines and highways.
Creating a fire-safe environment for both fire-
fighters and communities is vital, but it can be ac-
complished without destroying the natural environ-
ment. Unfortunately, misconceptions about fire and
the chaparral have led to the promotion of excessive
amounts of clearance around homes,
grinding up vast tracts of chaparral
for bio fuel and landscape-scale
vegetation treatments to eliminate
mature native plant communities.
The time for action has come.
All Californians who love nature
and want to preserve the freedom
to enjoy it must educate themselves,
speak up and fight against the ig-
norance that threatens Californias
most extensive and characteristic
wildlandthe chaparral.
Please join Richard W. Halsey as
he reveals the beauty found within
our native shrublands, describes a
proposal to change the way we man-
age the four national (chaparral) for-
ests in Southern California and ex-
plains how the Sierra Club can help
others appreciate natures priceless
values.
Richard is the director of the California Chaparral
Institute, a research and educational organization ded-
icated to protecting Californias shrubland ecosystems.
He has just released the second edition of his book
Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California.
The updated edition included details about the 2007
wildfires, as well as new perspectives on nature and
why it is so important to all of us.
September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 9
Friday, October 17th program, 7:30 p.m.
Reflections of Santa Rosa Island
Monthly programs meet at the Joyce Beers Center at 3900 Vermont Street. Additional parking is
available under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Free and open to the public. Program Chair Mannie Kugler.
Santa Rosa Island, one of the
islands of the Channel Islands Na-
tional Park, just off the coast of
Ventura and Santa Barbara, was
the Memorial Day Chapter Bus Trip
destination for 2008. What makes
the Channel Islands appealing are
some of their shared characteristics
as offshore sanctuaries, but even
more appealing are the unique di-
mensions to be found among the
geology, topography, flora, fauna,
pre-history and historical aspects
of each island. The Channel Is-
lands are frequently referred to as
Americas Galapagos.
Following two years of success-
ful Memorial Day outings on Santa
Cruz Island, this years trip orga-
nizers chose to venture on to Santa
Rosa Island. Santa Rosa Island sits
outside Point Concepcions protec-
tive weather barrier to northwest
winds which can make the sea
passage to Santa Rosa uncomfort-
able and sometimes impossible.
The first acclimation visitors make
upon arriving on the island is to
the near-incessant wind. Camp-
ing facilities are a mile and a half
along a dirt roadway, then a few
hundred yards up a hill into the
protection of Water Canyon. Addi-
tional shelter is provided by three
sided structures, so that campers
can find respite from the wind.
What with a number of en-
demic plant species including Dud-
leyas and Santa Rosa Torrey Pines,
the Santa Rosa sub-species of the
Island Fox, as well as beaches, la-
goons, sea caves, meadows, hills
and canyons, there were found to
be a number of appealing destina-
tions for day hikes ranging from
three to twelve miles. Any num-
bers of cross-country routes are
feasible, especially for the fit and
adventurous.
Howard Kellogg became ac-
tive in Sierra Club in 1998. Active
in Outings, Howard achieved Cer-
tified Outings Leader II in 2003
and leads Wilderness Basics out-
ings and Bus Trips, having coordi-
nated the 2008 trip to Santa Rosa
Island. He spends almost more
time with National Outings lead-
ing service, canoe, raft, backpack-
ing, and llama trips throughout the
Rocky Mountain States and Alaska
and serving as a conservation of-
ficer and quality officer within the
sponsoring subcommittees.
Yes!
I do care about this
i mpor t ant wor k!

Please contact the chapter office to learn about volunteer
opportunities or to make a donation. 8304 Clairemont
Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111 619-299-1741.
10 September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego
SEPTEMBER:
1ST FRIDAY POTLUCK
& MOVIE NIGHT
When: September 5th, Potluck 6pm & Movie 630pm
What: Sierra Club Chronicles, Episodes 5 & 7:
-Breathless in LA - The Port of Los Angeles is
one of the biggest and busiest ports in the United
States, not to mention, that it is surrounded
by numerous oil fields and with that comes a
toxic price to the surrounding residents.
-Rats to Roses - This multi-year time arc
witnesses the threat and loss of the community
gardens in New York - but also the commitment
and resilience of community organizers.
Where: Chapter HQ 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
#101 (No kitchen available so pack it in & pack it out)
Sponsor: International Committee
Contact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721
1ST SATURDAY FAMILY
NATURE ACTIVITY
When: September 6th, 10-11:30am
What: Easy & educational conservation, ecology, and
nature activities. All are welcome, including pregnant
women, people with babies, small, older children, se-
niors, and those wanting a slow-paced outdoor expe-
rience.
Locations: Primarily in parks, beaches, and public
areas.
Sponsor: Family Committee (COLs and assistant lead-
ers needed)
Contact: Jennifer Douglas Vettel, jennifercdouglas at
yahoo.com (email preferred); 858-344-5490 cell
SOLANA BEACH
CANDIDATE RECEPTION
When: September 9th, 7-9pm
What: A reception for local candidates endorsed by
the Sierra Club
Where: Park Del Mar House, 645 East Solana Circle
Sponsor: North County Coastal Group
Contact: RSVP Required to Marilee McLean, (858)
259-9126 or marileemclean@roadrunner.com

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY
CHAPTER PROGRAM
When: September 19th, 7:30 pm
What: Our outstanding monthly travelogues or lec-
Chapter Activities
ture/slide shows and chapter news. See p. 8 for more
info.
Where: Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St in Hill-
crest.
Sponsor: San Diego Chapter
Contact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773
4TH FRIDAY POTLUCK MIXER
When: September 26th, 6-8 pm
What: Come join us for our monthly mixer, featuring
guest speakers Roberta and Dan of La Reserva For-
est Foundation and learn about their exciting refores-
tation projects in Costa Rica. Please bring a healthy
side dish or beverage to share.
Where: NEW Chapter Office,
Sponsor: Membership Committee
Cont ac t : Jan Scha l kwi j k, (619) 269- 0329,
jschalk@jpsglobalinvest.com
PAINTING PARTY AT FOSTER LODGE
When: Saturday, September 20th, 9am - 5pm
What: Painting and Fun, Lunch at noon, Happy Hour
at 5pm. Bring old clothes and ladder (optional).
Contact: RSVP to Kent Banks, muonc2@gmail.
com(760) 613-4899.
OCTOBER:
1ST FRIDAY POTLUCK
& MOVIE NIGHT
When: October 3rd, Potluck 6pm & Movie 630pm
What: The Story of Stuff The Story of Stuff exposes
the connections between a huge number of environ-
mental and social issues, and calls us together to cre-
ate a more sustainable and just world.
Where: Chapter HQ 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
#101 (No kitchen available so pack it in & pack it
out)
Sponsor: International Committee
Contact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721
1ST SATURDAY FAMILY
NATURE ACTIVITY
When: October 3rd, 10-11:30am
What: Regularly Occurring Event See September
write-up
Contact: Jennifer Douglas Vettel, jennifercdouglas at
yahoo.com (email preferred); 858-344-5490 cell
Compiled by Cheryl Reiff
September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 11
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
SECTION POTLUCK
When: October 9, Thursday, 6 p.m.
What: Learn about the Pacific Crest Trail Section.
Bring food to share (potluck supper), pictures & re-
ports of past trips, and ideas about PCT trips that you
would like to do in the coming year.
Where: Clairemont Community Service Center, 4731
Clairemont Drive (east at Lakehurst Ave). (Thomas
Guide: 1248-E1)
Contact: Rob 858-459-1726. Call for directions.
SIERRA CLUB OPEN HOUSE
When: October 10, 69 p.m.
What: Visit us at our new location! Where:
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101
Contact: Cheryl Reiff or Martha
Bertles at 858-569-6005
Get On Your
Bicycle and Ride!
Enjoy the outdoors and make friends too. Explore the
back roads of San Diego County and neighboring areas
with the Sierra Club Bicycle Section.
We offer bicycle rides for all levels and distances (beginner to
fast-paced) throughout the year. Weekends at Foster Lodge,
Warner Springs Ranch, Anza Borrego, Agua Caliente, and more.
Potluck suppers, annual beach barbeque, and our very own
book club. Our monthly schedule of road rides is posted online
and in our monthly OutSpoken newsletter.
Check us out at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle
For a free sample of OutSpoken, phone Tom Yager (760) 479-0187
or e-mail tom_yager@cox.net.
3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY
CHAPTER PROGRAM
When: October 17th, 7:30 pm
What: Regularly Occurring Event - see p. 9 for more
info.
4TH FRIDAY POTLUCK MIXER -
When: October 24th, 6pm
What: Regularly occurring Monthly Mixer with fea-
tured speaker.
Cont ac t : Jan Scha l kwi j k, (619) 269- 0329,
jschalk@jpsglobalinvest.com
HOLISTIC WEEKEND AT
FOSTER LODGE!
When: Friday Oct. 31 - Sunday Nov. 2
See the ad in this issue of the HiSierran, p 15.
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge click Holistic
Weekend
Busting Oil Myths continued from page 3
CIWMB is the states leading authority on recycling
and waste reduction, and a primary goal is to decrease
the amount of used oil generated in California.
Recognizing the potential impact on consumers oil
change habits, the CIWMB launched an educational
campaign explaining that not all vehicles need to have
oil changes every 3,000 miles. Our message is simple:
Check your users manual for oil change guidelines
and recommendations. Exact recommendations differ
based on car make, model, year, and driving condi-
tions. Oil change guidelines for the top 20 most popu-
lar vehicles can be found at www.3000milemyth.org.
Debunking the 3,000 Mile Myth means challeng-
ing some widely held assumptions about proper ve-
hicle maintenance. There was a time when drivers
were advised to change motor oil every 3,000 miles,
but todays vehicles are more advanced than ever.
Support for this change is becoming apparent, and a
growing number of auto industry leaders have joined
the CIWMB to educate consumers and protect the en-
vironment.
Sierra Club members cherish the environment and
work hard to protect it. Now, you have another easy
way to make a difference. Do your part by knowing
and followingauto maker guidelines for oil changes
as listed in the owners manual. Together we can bust
the 3,000 Mile Myth, significantly reduce the amount
of used oil generated in California, reduce our depen-
dence on fossil fuels and do our part to reverse the
effects of climate change. And thats a change we can
all get behind.
The author, Margo Reid Brown, is chairperson of
the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
For more information and a list of vehicle maker recom-
mendations for oil changes, visit www.3000milemyth.
org.
12 September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego
8/27/08
FORTUNA FAST BY
FLASHLIGHT
Leader: Diane Purkey
Assistant: Mark Brown
Grade: H8C
9/6/08
COASTERS SATURDAY
OCEANSIDE HARBOR
Leader: Mac Downing
Grade: E4A
9/6/08
MARION MOUNTAIN +
SAN JACINTO PEAK
Leader: Susan McFetridge
Assistant: Jim Jafolla
Grade: S14E
9/10/08
COWLES MOUNTAIN
6:30 HIKE FROM
BARKER WAY
Leader: Diane Purkey
Assistant: Robert Burroughs
Grade: M4B
9/21/08
MARION MOUNTAIN
TRAIL TO SAN
JACINTO PEAK
Leader: Byron Cook
Assistant: Dave Voss
Grade: S12E
Chapter Outings-at-a-Glance
This partial listing is current as of August 27, 2008. Chapter outings listings, bus trip information, and Califor-
nia/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee outings are typically updated on a monthly basis on the Chapter
website. To obtain the complete outing write-up or to sign up for a specific outing, please contact the leader
and/or visit our Chapter website at: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/outings/index.asp?content=calendar.
A monthly list of outings is available via e-mail subscription at this link: http://sierrasd.org/outings/index.htm.
9/24/08
COWLES MOUNTAIN
6:30 EVENING HIKE
Leader: Diane Purkey
Assistant: Henry Wilson
Grade: M6C
10/4/08
COASTERS HIKE
& PICNIC
Leader: Mac Downing
Grade: E4A
10/8/08
THE PARK IN THE
DARK: NORTH
FORTUNA LOOP
Leader: Diane Purkey
Assistant: Robert Burroughs
Grade: M6C
10/11/08
TRAIL BUILDING
MATAGUAY
SCOUT RANCH
Leader: Rob Langsdorf
Grade: E1A
10/12/08
SAN JACINTO
PEAK DAY HIKE
Leader: Sharon Rhodes
Assistant: Alice Fichandler
Grade: H12D
10/18/08
CACTUS TO CLOUDS
Leader: Jim Jafolla
Assistant: Susan McFetridge
Grade: V21E
10/19/08
TAHQUITZ PEAK
ALICE FICHANDLER
Leader: Sharon Rhodes
Grade: M8D
10/22/08
COWLES MOUNTAIN
6:30 HIKE FROM
MESA ROAD
Leader: Diane Purkey
Assistant: Henry Wilson
Grade: M5C
11/1/08
ANZA-BORREGO
DESERT MAIDENHAIR
FALLS & HELLHOLE
CANYON
Leader: Bill Swartz
Grade: H9C
11/5/08
COWLES MOUNTAIN
6:30 HIKE FROM
BARKER WAY
Leader: Diane Purkey
Assistant: Robert Burroughs
Grade: M4B
11/8/08
COASTERS SATURDAY
ENCINITAS
SOUTH BEACH
Leader: Mac Downing
Grade: E4A
To find out more about these exciting Outings online,
go to: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/outings
September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 13
Photo Weekend at
Foster Lodge
PHOTO CLUB OUTING: LODGE WEEKEND
October 11-12, 2008
This is a great weekend at the Sierra Clubs Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains! The
air is crisp and the trees are about to turn color. The weekends focus is on photography,
from taking the picture to printing it, and the classes taught apply to both film and digital.
Classes are given over the weekend at both the beginner and intermediate/advanced level.
Saturday classes are followed by an evening Potluck, with people sharing 10-15 of their
own favorite digital images. Overnight stay at the Foster lodge is included, either in your
own tent or in the lodge, followed by breakfast and another class in the morning.
Please see the website http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclub/ for more information,
or contact Fred Hill (Chairperson), at fhill@san.rr.com. Thanks!
14 September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego
Classifieds...
BIG BEAR CABIN RENTALS, pet friendly, high
speed internet, Jacuzzis. 800-770-2210 www.big-
bear-cabin.com
ASK YOUR ANGELS Need direction? Off your
path? Ask your angels for the guidance you
need. By phone nationally or in person San Diego.
Sessions guaranteed. Call Suzy 866-581-6017, toll
free or email suzy@angelvisioninfo.com. http://
www.AngelVisionInfo.com
GET OFF THE COUCH! Experienced Expressive
Arts Therapist will work with you in nature to
help you manage and create change in your life.
Reasonable rates. Call Wes: 619-239-1713, email:
wes@arts4change.com
MAMMOTH CONDO Skiing, biking, fishing, hik-
ingjust getting away for the weekend. 3BD, 2BA,
full kitchen, fireplace, pool, spa, sauna. $75 sum-
mer, $160 winter. CALL Brad: 619-804-5616.
LOOKING FOR A HIKING/BIKING PARTNER
who is retired/semi-retired who would like to
hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail starting April,
2010. I would like to gradually get back into
shape with someone who wants to do the same.
Presently, I am a full-time student, so my time is
limited. Please call 760-434-6794 or e-mail me at
backtak@yahoo.com.
FOSTER LODGE CABIN Group Events at the Sierra
Clubs Foster Lodge in the beautiful Laguna Mountains.
Full kitchen and rustic accomodations for overnight stays.
Available for holistic and religious retreats, clubs, family
celebrations, weddings. Rate of $240 per night (includes
the first 20 people). For information call Susan Parrish
(619) 478-5188.
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge.
MAGIC SHOWS and fun with memories to last a life-
time from San Diegos Entertainer of the Year, Magician
Michael E. Johnson. 760-747-4627.
www.magicianmichael.com.
CLASSIFIED AD RATES AND INFORMATION
Sierra Club Members (up to 25 words): Private party,
$10 +$.50 per additional word. Business, $15
+$.50 per additional word.
Non-Members (up to 25 words): Private party, $15
+$.50 per additional word. Business, $20 +$.50
per additional word. Payment must be made the
same time as submission. Send payment to: Sierra
Club, 8304 Clairemont Blvd. #101, San Diego, 92111
ATTN: HiSierran Treasurer.
Our chapter has many volunteer opportunities avail-
able to members in addition to the abbreviated list
below. (Even if you dont know what you can do for
us. We have many and varied needs.)

Volunteers:
Ad manager and salespersons for the Hi Sierran
COLs to lead Wed in the Mts hikes
Family Committee needs COLs for hikes
Transportation experts and volunteers
Event planners and helpers
Forest Committee volunteers
International Committee volunteers
Movie activists & Movie Night hosts

Things:
Donations toward the computer budget
Please dont hesitate to call Cheryl at 858-569-6005 if
you want to help out in any way.
Wishlist: Volunteers
& Items Needed
20s & 30s Single Sierrans
For singles aged 20-39
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s/
a section of the San Diego Chapter
Sierra Singles
Hikes, Bonfires, Concerts,
Volleyball, Movies, Picnics,
Dancing, Car Camps, and more....
Weekly e-mail updates of Singles and Chapter out-
ings. Annual e-mail membership is only $10.00!
E-mail SC9membrs1@aol.com for more info. Enjoy!
September/October 2008 Hi Sierran San Diego 15
JOIN THE
SIERRA CLUB
Yes, I want to be a member of Sierra Club
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ State ____________ Zip ________________
Telephone ____________________________ E-mail _______________________________
Yes, I want to give a gift of membership
I understand that a gift announcement card will be sent for my use. Ive entered my name and address above and the
recipients name and address below.
Gift recipients name __________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State _____________ Zip _______________
Telephone ___________________________ E-mail _______________________________
You can also join via the web: http//sandiego.sierraclub.org/home/index.asp?content+joinorgive
Send your address changes to: Sierra Club Member Services, PO Box 52968, Boulder, CO 80322-2968
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL JOINT
Introductory $25
Regular $39 $47
Supporting $75 $100
Contributing $150 $175
Life $1,000 $1,250
Senior/Student $24 $32
Limited Income $24 $32
Payment Method
Check Mastercard Visa
__________________________________
Cardholder Name

Card Number
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Expiration Date
Contribution, gifts and dues to the Sierra Club are not tax-deductable;
they support our effective, citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts.
Your dues indclude $7.50 for a subscription to Sierra Magazine and $1
for the Hi Sierran (chapter newsletter).
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OCT 31 NOV 2 (FRI 7PM SUN 2PM)
Partake in Workshops such as Massage, Reiki, Chakras, Yoga, Tarot,
Guided Imagery, Angel Walks, Acupuncture, Nutrition Counseling,
Runes, EMF, Spirit Guides, Hypnotherapy, & more.
3 meals Saturday and 2 meals Sunday (none Friday).
Hiking, Camping, Music, & Singing in the mountains.
Halloween Costume Party with Live Band Sat. night!
Sleep indoors or camp outdoors.
Tis fundraiser is open to the public; bring a Friend!
WHAT TO BRING:
Recyclable plates & bowls (for cereal & soup), hot & cold cups, & utensils
for 5 meals; cardboard box top for tray; pillow, sleeping bag or blankets;
toiletries, wash cloth, & towel; roll of quarters (for showers); ashlight;
camera; boots/sneakers for hikes; sweats for sleep & yoga; jacket, hat,
gloves; 2 gallons of water; tent if sleeping outside; prescription medica-
tions; snacks if hypoglycemic.
FOR A MAP OR MORE INFORMATION:
Go to http://www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge & click on Holistic
Weekend or call Paul Salas at (858) 309-8472.
HOLISTIC WEEKEND!
A 3 DAY /2 NIGHT RETREAT IN THE
MOUNTAINS NEAR JULIAN
To reserve your space, mail this coupon with a check for $90
made out to Foster Lodge with a self-addressed stamped en-
velope to: Mary Eggen, 7179 Werner Street, San Diego, CA
92122. Early Bird Special: If your envelope is postmarked by
Oct. 1, the fee is only $75! Dont miss out!
Name: ________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Carpool: Yes/No Vegetarian: Yes /No
San Diego Chapter
COME VISIT US AT OUR
NEW OFFICE:
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101
San Diego, CA 92111
on the north side & just west of the 163
PHONE 858-569-6005 FAX 858-569-0968
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 12-5 P.M. (PLEASE CALL AHEAD) CHAPTER COORDINATOR Cheryl Reiff E-MAIL creiff@sierraclubsand
iego.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Martha Bertles E-MAIL marthab@sierraclubsandiego.org SMART ENERGY SOLUTIONS Micah
Mitrosky 858-569-0294 CHAPTER IT Lee Olsen 619-822-4357
COMMI TTEE & CONTACT I NF ORMATI ON
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE meets
the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm
CHAIR Richard Miller (2008) . . . . . . . . . . 619-291-3061
lostyourmarblestoo@sbcglobal.net
VICE CHAIR Chris Schmidt (2009) . . . . . 858-794-8919
fursded@yahoo.com
SECRETARY Joe Zechman (2008) . . . . . 619-709-6268
joe.air@mac.com
TREASURER Rusanne Anthony (2009) . 619-920-8604
rusanthony@cox.net
Carolyn Chase (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-272-2930
cdchase@sdearthtimes.net
Dave Grubb (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-753-0273
davidgrubb@sbcglobal.net
Pat Klaasen (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407
pklaasen@juno.com
Chrissy Magee (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-635-8908
a.chrissy@yahoo.com
Martin Stevens (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-673-0891
mstevens@san.rr.com
NORTH COUNTY GROUP (INLAND)
THE NCG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE meets the 2nd
Tues. of the month. Contact chair for time and location.
CHAIR Pattie Warnick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-788-2106
NCGChairWarnick@sbcglobal.net
VICE CHAIR George Greer . . . . . . . . . . . 760-788-5450
ggreer4@yahoo.com
CONSERVATION Ken Quigley
NCGConservation@tfb.com
WBC Jeff Marchand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-728-8220
jeffmmarch@aol.com
NORTH COUNTY COASTAL
THE COASTERS meet the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7pm,
Encinitas Community Center.
CHAIR Dave Grubb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-753-0273
davidgrubb@sbcglobal.net
INNER CITY OUTINGS
call or check website for meeting info
CHAIR Andreas Marek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-633-1526
andreas_marek@yahoo.com
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICO
SECTIONS
20s & 30s Single Sierrans
Voice Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-544-6124
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s
Bicycle 1st Monday, 6pm
Tom Yager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-470-0187
tom_yager@cox.net
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle/
Family Committee
Jennifer Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-344-5490
jennifercdouglas@yahoo.com
Photography 3rd Thursday, 7pm,
Jonathan Fennell
jfennell@jdfusions.com
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclub
Singles Section 3rd Monday, 6:30pm
Call for location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-708-8111
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
meets 2nd Tuesday, 6:30pm
CHAIR Linda Briggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-528-8545
lbriggs@lindabriggs.com
Canyons Call for mtg info
Carrie Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-282-3645
carrieschneider@earthlink.net
Larry Klaasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407
Klaasen_L@juno.com
Coastal call Joanne for meeting info
Joanne Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-459-7041
sjpearson@sbcglobal.net
Eric Bowlby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-284-9399
savewetlands@cox.net
Conservation Action Network (CAN) call for mtg. info
Renee Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-447-4979
renee@wildlifezone.net
Desert call for mtg. info
Larry Klaasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407
lklaasen@sbcglobal.net
Forest & Wilderness 1st Wednesday, 6:30 pm
David Voss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-717-8823
dwvoss@cox.net
Jack Paxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-744-3282
j-paxton@uiuc.edu
Global Warming 1st Monday, 6pm
Donald Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-643-0024
donaldlee7@cs.com
Jean Costa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-463-0721
International 4th Monday, 6:30pm
Jean Costa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-463-0721
Land Use Call for mtg. info
Jeanette Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-318-6634
jeanettehartman@yahoo.com
Parks Call for mtg. info
Devore Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-286-8905
devore@cts.com
Smart Energy Solutions Task Force Call for info
Richard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061
lostyourmarblestoo@sbcglobal.net
CAMPAIGN ORGANIZER Micah Mitrosky . 619-299-1797
mmitrosky@sierraclubsandiego.org
Water Call for mtg. info
Ed Kimura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-569-2025
emkimura@earthlink.net
Webmaster (ConsCom)
Dave George
37wombats@gmail.com
Wildlife 2nd Wed., 7pm
Ellen Shively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-479-3412
ellenshively@sbcglobal.net
OUTINGS COMMITTEE
Meets quarterly, call for info.
CHAIR Jim Matlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-4634
Bus Trips
Mike Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-5166
COL Training
Jim Jafolla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-295-6680
SDCOLtraining@yahoo.com
Leadership Review & Safety Committee
Marty Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-673-0891
mstevens@san.rr.com
Mountaineering
Byron Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-888-2831
bdcster@gmail.com
Pacific Crest Trail Occasional work parties
Rob Langsdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-459-1726
Ski 2nd Tuesday, 6pm (November through April)
Mike Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-5166
Wednesday in the Mountains
Lois Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-280-1747
Wilderness Basics (WBC)
WBC Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-467-5074
info@wildernessbasics.com
Jeff Marchand (WBC North County) . . . . . . . 760-728-8220
jeffmmarch@aol.com
STANDING & SPECIAL COMS.
Finance Call for info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... VACANT
Foster Lodge 3rd Tuesday, 5:30pm
Large and Small Cabin Reservations/Info
Susan Parrish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-478-5188
Friday Mixers
Jan Schalkwijk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-269-0329
jschalk@jpsglobalinvest.com
Fundraising 4th Thursday, 6pm
Richard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061
lostyourmarblestoo@sbcglobal.net
Hi Sierran 2nd Monday, 6pm see page 2 for more info
Pauline Jimenez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-660-9898
hiknlady@cox.net
Librarian
Bobbi Weaver (leave message at chapter office) . . . 619-299-1743
Membership
Bob McDowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-505-9676
rmcdowell001@san.rr.com
Monthly Programs
Mannie Kugler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-585-3773
Nature Knowledge Workshop
Lee Siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-583-3261
Barry Hite (Assistant)
NKW@sierraclubsandiego.org
Political 1st Thursday, 6pm
Richard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061
lostyourmarblestoo@sbcglobal.net