Roanoke River Group
of the Virginia Chapter

A Publication for Members and Friends
of the Roanoke River Group of the Sierra Club

September-October 2005

NEW! - MONTHLY PROGRAM SERIES TO START OCTOBER 14 - Sierra Club announces the first in our monthly environmental program series, co- sponsored by the Environmental Concerns Committee of Roanoke Unitarian Universalist Church. "Health of the Oceans" will be presented by Dr. Melissa Booth, Professor of Biology at Roanoke College. Date: Friday, October 14, 6:30 PM at the Unitarian Church (Brandon and Grandin in Roanoke). Future programs will be scheduled on the second Friday of each month. We'll have refreshments (feel free to bring snack to share with others). Everyone welcome! For more on Dr. Booth and this program, CLICK HERE.

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY - FIRST YEAR IN THE BOOKS! - NEW "SEASON" TO START OCTOBER 1 - On July 31 we had our fourth litter pick up on Blacksburg Road, fulfilling our commitment for the inaugural year of this program. We've picked up over 25 huge bags of litter and some other interesting rubbish. Our thanks to all who have participated this past year: Diana Christopulos, Joann Edmunds, Bob Egbert, Lara Egbert, Nancy Hampton, Joyce Holt, Scott Hurst, Judy Larson, Mark McClain, Bill Modica, Jim Phipps, Gerry Oefelein, Hugh & Elaine Scruggs, Grace Terry, Judy Walz. Our next litter pick up will be on October 1, 2005. See Calendar for details!

ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ELECTION - Read about the environmental positions of candidates CLICK HERE (pdf file 90K).

EXCOM ELECTIONS PLANNED - Our group is governed by seven volunteers (the Executive Committee), who are elected annually by the general membership. If you are interested in serving on the ExCom, or if you know someone who should be considered for nomination, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee: by September 30: Pam Berberich (989-4335), Bob Egbert (384-7448), Chad Braby (798-2576) or Mark McClain (387-0930).

CONTRIBUTORS - Our sincere thanks to those who have made monetary gifts to support our local efforts!
Sponsors ($100 or more) - Anonymous (1), Diana Christopulos, Bob & Sue Egbert, Peter W. Krull, Anna L. Lawson, Mark McClain; Benefactors ($50 or more) - Anonymous (1), Michael C. Bilger, Charles H. Holland, Ph.D., Peggy Miller, Ellen & Gabriel Szego, Grace Terry; Contributors - Anonymous (5), Kathleen Z. Ball, Carolyn Barnhart, Adrienne Hall Bodie, Carolyn Cleiland, Jo Ann Edmunds, Charles Faggart, Matt Hirsch, Robert & Roberta Johnson, Etta M. Lane, Elaine Owens, Robin Poteet, Jean Vike, Dr. Edwin Williams.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -- Click HERE for the most up-to-the-minute listing of local activities.