Sierrans for Alabama

Helpful Information and FAQs

Who Can Sign the Petition?

• Only current members of the Sierra Club who reside in Alabama are eligible to sign the petition. If you’re unsure about your membership status, you can check it below.

Check Your Membership Status

• Visit the Sierra Club’s My Account page to verify your membership here: https://myaccount.sierraclub.org/MyAccountLogin

Find Other Chapters (Non-Alabamians)

• If you’re not an Alabama resident, you can find your local chapter on the Sierra Club’s Chapters page here: https://www.sierraclub.org/chapters

Become a Member

• Join the Sierra Club today by visiting the Membership page here: https://www.sierraclub.org/ways-to-give

FAQs Based on Agenda Items

1. Open Meetings

   • Why are open meetings important?
     Open meetings ensure that all members have access to decision-making processes and can participate in shaping the Chapter’s future.

2. Open Communications

   • How can communication be improved?
     By making contact information for leadership readily available and creating clear channels for member feedback.

3. Volunteer Outreach

   • What strategies can enhance volunteer engagement?
     Focus on recruitment, retention, and leadership development to cultivate a diverse and inclusive volunteer base.

4. Open and Active Committees

   • How can committees become more active?
     By reviewing their status, identifying opportunities for growth, and expanding their membership.

5. Active Campaigns

   • What issues should the Chapter prioritize?
     Climate change, water pollution, habitat conservation, and environmental justice are critical areas for action.

6. Democratic Values

   • How can the Chapter strengthen its commitment to democracy?
     By implementing competitive elections, term limits, and opportunities for member participation.

7. Minimum Chapter Staffing

   • Why is adequate staffing important?
     Staffing is essential for influencing state policies, politics, and regulatory activities.

Additional FAQs

• How many signatures are needed?
  We need 50 signatures from current Alabama Sierra Club members to formally request a general membership meeting.

• What happens after the petition is completed?
  The ExCom will be required to convene a general membership meeting to discuss the proposed agenda items.

• Can I sign the petition anonymously?
  Sort of, we will need to share your name and email with the Sierra Club to verify that you are a member of the Sierra Club residing in Alabama, but none of your information will be made public. Aside from that, all signatories will be assumed to be signing anonymously unless indicated otherwise.