Welcome to the OREGON-COLUMBIA-NEWS; the list of the Club's Columbia Group. The purpose of this list is to provide club members with regular updates of club outings and events.

Check out our website at http://www.oregon.sierraclub.org/groups/columbia and the Loo Wit group website at http://washington.sierraclub.org/loowit/main

Items in this edition:

1. Committee and Group Meetings
2. Outings
3. Volunteer Needs
4. Singles
5. Other events/notices

1. Meetings (at our office at 1821 SE Ankeny Street)

January 27

The Adam Alabarca Speaker Series Committee will be holding their first Planning Meeting for the May 14th Event at 6:30PM at Old Wive's Tale Restaurant on 1300 E Burnside St.  Details on the Alabarca event are under 5.)  Other events.

Space is limited.  Please RSVP for tomorrow night's Planning Meeting here: http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Sierra-Club-Columbia-Group-Meetup/events/162740162/

February

February 13, Executive Committee 6:30 PM, Contact [address removed]

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2.)  Outings:

When:Sunday, February 2, 2014 - 8:30 am

Where:Sunset Transit Center

10470 SW Barnes Rd, Beaverton, OR

Leader:Mary Vogel

RSVPs:1 / 20 (19 spots available)

View the Outing Description - RSVP

When:Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 6:30 pm

Where:Taste on 23rd Wine Bar

2285 NW Johnson (NW 23rd Ave cross-street), Portland, OR

Leader:Greta

RSVPs:1 / 12 (11 spots available)

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When:Saturday, March 1, 2014 - 5:00 pm

Where:South Waterfront John Ross Condominium Amenities Room, 2nd floor

3601 SW River Parkway, Portland OR 97239 , Portland, OR

Leader:Clay Spencer

RSVPs:15 / 25 (10 spots available)

View the Outing Description - RSVP

General Outings Information: All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver.

If you would like to read the liability waiver before you choose to participate on an outing, contact the Outings department at (415)[masked] for a printed version.

You don’t have to be a member to participate!

Arrive with adequate food, water and clothing. If in doubt about your ability to complete a hike, please consult with the leader before the trip.

Field guides, snacks to share and humor are welcome.

Please leave your pet at home unless otherwise specified or with prior approval from the leader. Entertainment devices are discouraged. Firearms are prohibited.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Most day trips require no advance reservations unless “reservations required” or “group size limited” is indicated.

Participants are encouraged to contribute a small donation for the outing. These optional donations help the Group Outings Program to offer professional leaders’ training courses, carbon offset contributions, and other outings activities to strengthen and diversify Columbia Group outings.

Carpooling is encouraged. Riders traditionally share expenses with drivers depending on vehicle and number of riders.

See www.trimet.org to find out how to get to the carpool location via mass transit.

3.) Volunteer Needs:

SINGLES GROUP

The Sierra Club Singles Group is looking for more activities event organizers, 21 & over.  If you have a favorite singles activity (dinner and a movie, book discussion, playing cards or board games, art gallery openings, etc) please consider inviting others to join you by becoming a Singles Activities Event Organizer for the Portland/Vancouver Sierra Club MeetUp. Contact Greta at [address removed]

If you are interested in leading Singles Outings (hiking, kayaking, cross country skiing) you would need to become a "certified Sierra Club Outings Leader", please contact Mike Newsham, Outings Chair, at [address removed] to find out how to become a certified Sierra Club Outings Leader.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The Columbia Group Sierra Club is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator.  Volunteers are essential to the Sierra Club, and our goal is to provide any member who wants to help out the opportunity to do so. The Volunteer Coordinator works closely with committee chairs to match volunteers to volunteer opportunities as they arise. This includes managing a database of volunteers' interests and contact information, and following-up with volunteers who contact us looking for opportunities to get active. This is a great way to learn about the issues we're working on and to meet other active Sierra Club members.  Contact Greta at [address removed]

GROUP OUTINGS CHAIR

The Columbia Group Sierra Club is looking for a Group Outings Chair.  The Group Outings Chair provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the group outing program.  The Group Outings Chair works to make outdoor activities an integrated and vital element of group efforts.  Must be a current Sierra Club Member.  Must become familiar with Outings Leader Handbook and all Club policies and procedures (national as well as local) that pertain to the group's outings program.  Maintains communication & works with LooWit Group Outings Chairs.  Maintains communication with Chapter Outings Chair.  Contact Greta at [address removed]

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER (ExCom)

The Columbia Group Sierra Club is looking for 2 volunteers for the ExCom.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: understand and promote the mission of the Sierra Club, attend ExCom meetings and General meetings, lead and provide educational training and/or conservation opportunities to the general membership, promote the Outings Program, participate in long range planning, actively assist in fundraising activities, monitor - question - and evaluate club activities, provide Leadership and Vision within the chapter/group.  Contact Ted, ExCom Chair at [address removed]

VOLUNTEERS

Current national priority campaigns include but are not limited to: Beyond Coal, Beyond Oil, Beyond Natural Gas, Our Wild America.  Current local priority campaigns include but are not limited to:  Water Quality & the upcoming Water District Election, Political/Legislative.  Other local volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to Third Thursday, Singles Group, fund raising, and more.  Contact Greta at [address removed]

4.) Singles

When:Saturday, March 1, 2014 - 5:00 pm

Where:South Waterfront John Ross Condominium Amenities Room, 2nd floor

3601 SW River Parkway, Portland OR 97239 , Portland, OR

Leader:Clay Spencer

RSVPs:15 / 25 (10 spots available)

View the Outing Description - RSVP

5.) Other events/notices

Sierra Club Calendars for sale-over 40% off

While they last!

Wall Calendars:  regularly $7.00

Engagement Calendars:  $8.00

Proceeds benefit Columbia Group

Contact:  [address removed]

Save the date!  The next Adam Alabarca Sustainability Speaker Series Event will take place on the evening of May 14, 2014.

The local Columbia Group of the Sierra Club is proud to present this speaker series in memory of Adam Alabarca, a spirited young activist who volunteered at the Sierra Club until his passing in July 2003.  The series was created to bring awareness to environmental issues that Adam held hear - among them, building livable communities and promoting a sustainable future.  For more info. on the Adam Alabarca Sustainability Speaker Series visit http://adamalabarcaspeakerseries.wordpress.com

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