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Take Action!

NOT A MEMBER YET? If you're not already a member of the Sierra Club, we invite you to join with hundreds of environmentalists in our region (and hundreds of thousands throughout the United States). 

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CONTACT ONE OF OUR LOCAL ACTIVISTS OR OFFICERS: CONTACT LIST.   We are always happy to hear from members, prospective members, and other interested persons.  The contact list indicates what areas of responsibility each person has, to help you decide whom to contact.

CHECK THE CALENDAR! Here you will find information on upcoming events and activities, along with contact information to find out how to get involved.  Visitors are always welcome at any of our events or programs, except for Executive Committee meetings, which are open to Sierra Club members only.

KNOW YOUR VIRGINIA LEGISLATORS! Members are encouraged to get to know your Virginia Delegate and Senator.  Contact them whenever you have a concern about environmental issues or pending legislation. To find your Virginia Delegate and Senator, click here (Virginia Legislature Web Site)

JOIN AN EMAIL NEWS GROUP:

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Roanoke Sierra Club Email list(members only)

Official Sierra Club business only; infrequent messages (usually monthly); notices of meetings, events, programs, volunteer needs, Club election information, action alerts on major local campaigns, links to new content on web page..

You can opt out at any time or request that your email address be removed from your Sierra Club record.  Subject to Sierra Club privacy policy.
CLICK here to open an email with the subject "ADD EMAIL".   Put your name (as it appears on your Sierra Club mailing label) or your membership number in the body of the message, then SEND.  If this link does not work, you can email your request to mcclainmark@comcast.net
Roanoke Environmentalists News Group More frequent postings (~20/month) - news, events, meetings, and information relating to any LOCAL environmental issues (Roanoke Valley and surrounding area).  May be used by multiple organizations to post their events, action items, news, and issues. This is a Yahoo! Group, subject to their policies.  Anyone can join and post, with moderator approval.  You may opt to receive individual emails, daily summaries, or web only access.  Content must pertain to local environmntal issue/events.  You can unsubscribe from this list at any time. CLICK here to go to the Yahoo! page, then click JOIN THIS GROUP
Big Lick Green Drinks News Group Most frequent postings.  General discussion on anything and everything Green, particularly involving (but not limited to) the greater Roanoke Valley.  For "Greenies" of all levels and interests.  Special bulletins about green events going on in the Valley, especially Big Lick-Green Drinks monthly social meetings. This is a Yahoo! Group and it is subject to Yahoo! policies.  Anyone can join, and anyone can post, with moderator approval.  You may opt to receive individual emails, daily summaries, or web only access to this list.  You can unsubscribe to this list at any time. Click here: (www.greendrinks.org) to be taken to Big Lick-Green Drinks' homepage.  Click on USA, then Salem, VA.  Once there you can learn more about the monthly meetups as well as subscribe to the Yahoo mailing list.  You can also contact Carrie Cox at beersnobs@thebluenymph.net

STATE AND NATIONAL -- If you are interested in state-wide or national issues, you will also find information on action alert systems at the Chapter and Club level . . . these can be found by clicking the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter or Sierra Club HOME links on the right side of this page.  When you get to those sites, look for TAKE ACTION links.

WANT TO HELP BUT JUST DON'T HAVE TIME? - We understand how guilty you must feel, but don't despair.  Your financial support is welcome.   Your contribution will support our local programs, public education, newsletter, lobbying of local officials, and many other project.  Send a check to ROANOKE SIERRA CLUB, Attn: Treasurer, 907 Greenbrier Ct., Salem, VA 24153.  Donations to the Roanoke Sierra Club are not tax deductible because we work hard to improve the laws that protect our environment!