Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report

Sierra Club ‐ John Muir Chapter2010 Annual ReportProtecting Wisconsin’s Air, Water and Wild Placesfor Future Generationshttp://wisconsin.sierraclub.org

Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter2010 Accomplishments & ActivitiesIn 2010 the Sierra Club helped pass strong policies to protect Wisconsin’s water quality and move closer tocleaner energy alternatives. With the support of our generous donors and Community Shares, Sierra Club -John Muir Chapter worked with our distinguished partners in the conservation community to achieve lastingvictories.We helped pass the strongest phosphorus rules in thecountry. The new rules will help control toxic algalblooms that threaten Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and riversand our tourism and fishing industries.We supported the BPA Free Kids Act, which will restrictbisphenol‐A (BPA) in baby bottles and children’s cups soldin Wisconsin. BPA, which is linked to breast cancer, testicularcancer, low sperm count other diseases, is a plasticadditive that can leach into food.In 2010, the Sierra Club—John Muir Chapter continuedour efforts to encourage state‐owned heating plants tomove beyond coal. In February, this prompted the Departmentof Administration to announce that they will installpollution controls, eliminate coal or shut down fiveplants violating the Clean Air Act. Although it wasgreat to see Capitol Heat & Power end a centuryof coal burning in Madison last March, policymakerswere slow to follow through on otherstate‐owned plants. Sierra Club respondedby working with student activists to deliver1,000 postcards to the Board of Regents,followed by rallies and demonstrations atUW‐La Crosse and UW‐Oshkosh.We also started a new campaign to convert agingcoal plants to cleaner alternatives. Our firsttarget was the Valley Coal‐Fired Power Plant in Milwaukee.Smog and soot threatens the health of over 24,000people who live within a mile of this dirty, old plant. Ourfirst step in this campaign included getting 100 residentsto attend a public hearing on Valley’s permit.Our clean energy efforts include raising awareness aboutthe entire life cycle costs of depending on coal, from miningto burning, to coal ash disposal. So, when the EPAheld hearings on regulating coal ash, the Sierra Club tookaction. The closest hearing to the John Muir Chapter wasin Chicago, and we brought 50 people and 400 commentsin support of the strongest option to protected communitiesfrom the arsenic, lead and Mercury that can leachfrom toxic coal ash into our water.The Sierra Club also fought hard to encourage Governor‐Elect Walker to reconsider his decision to turn away $800million in federal grant funds to extend the popular Hiawathapassenger train service from Milwaukee to Madison.Losing funding was very disappointing, as expandingintercity rail service throughout Wisconsincould have created 9,570 jobs and taken over500,000 cars off the road. Despite the loss,our efforts for clean transportation goeson, building on our strong coalition from2010.Supported standards to get 25% of our energyfrom renewable sources by 2025 andenergy efficiency standards to reduce electricityand natural gas use by 2% and 1% per year respectivelyunder the Clean Energy Jobs Act. We alsosupported a bill to allow communities throughout Wisconsinto form regional transit authorities or RTAs, in order togenerate dedicated funds for transit. Although these billsdid not pass, we raised public awareness built strong allianceswith business, tribes, faith, labor, senior and disabilityrights groups to work with in the future.Sierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 4

Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter2010 Accomplishments & ActivitiesThe Sierra Club also supported tripling the Focus onEnergy budget for energy efficiency investments, and thiswas approved by the Joint Finance Committee.Our Political Committee also worked to elect proconservationcandidates in the fall election. Although wesaw the defeat of Russ Feingold and other champions, theelections also included some silver linings. Hundreds ofvolunteersworked onbehalf ofcandidates inlocal, state andnational races,and 58% ofendorsedcandidatesprevailed. Keyvictories included the electionof former Milwaukee CountySupervisor Chris Larson to theState Senate, and the reelectionof former ChapterChair Penny Bernard Schaberto the Assembly.We also completed a strategicplanning session that willincrease our organizationaleffectiveness moving forward.Key results includedtransitioning to a moreprogrammatic budget;improving committee functionand connections among theChapter, groups, and sections; and expanding our focus toissues surrounding Wisconsin’s Land & Water Ethic.Community Shares and Workplace GivingThe Sierra Club Foundation—John Muir Chapter is a memberof Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) and CommunityShares of Greater Milwaukee (CSGM). We work with thesepartners to address environmental, social, and economicproblems through grassroots action, advocacy, research andeducation. Community Shares supports its member groupsthrough workplace giving and technical support and training.Campaigns allow employees to support local nonprofitsconveniently through automatic paycheck donations. Manyemployers generously match their support.Financial SnapshotCommunity Shares of Wisconsin, 2010:Total Donations received: $32,575.36Workplace Giving portion: 16,901.66Directed Gifts: 15,173.70Blockstein Award: 500.00Total expenditures usingCSW Funds in 2010: $ 6,156.27Administrative support: 4,191.80Other expenses: 1,964.47Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee, 2010:Total Donations received: $ 2,051.85Total expenditures usingCSGM Funds in 2010: $ 948.94Administrative Support: 26.37Earth day event: 775.10Other expenses: 147.47Sierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 5

Sierra Club-John Muir ChapterEngaging our Communities-VolunteersHundreds of volunteers were engaged throughout the state of Wisconsin in 2010. Whether organizing rallies,phone-banking during elections, serving on a committee or group, or performing administrative duties in theoffice, the efforts of volunteers are vital to the success of the John Muir Chapter. Two Sierra Club volunteersreceived recognition in 2010 for their outstanding contributions to the community and state.The John Muir Chapter was so proud to see Caryl Terrellreceive the 2010 Liesl Blockstein Community LeadershipAward.Presented by CommunityShares of Wisconsin, thisprestigious award is given to anindividual who has exhibitedexceptional leadership skills inworking at the grassroots levelfor social change.Caryl has been one of thestate's most prominentenvironmental leaders for over40 years. She works tirelesslyas an advocate—both withgrassroots citizens' groups and the Wisconsin Legislature.Among the many victories that Caryl helped bring about:• Protecting the Wolf River from Exxon's proposedCrandon Mine• Passing comprehensive recycling laws• Passing isolated wetland protection legislation• Passing groundwater protection legislationSince Caryl retired, she has continued to do "what sheloves best"—working as an advocate on behalf of ourenvironment. Caryl currently serves the Sierra Club‐JohnMuir Chapter as Chair of the Legislative Committee, Chairof the Global Warming Team, and member of the PoliticalCommittee. She also volunteers for such groups as Leagueof Women Voters of Wisconsin and currently focusesmuch of her energy on campaign finance reform.Jim Connors, Sierra Club ‐ John Muir ChapterEach month, Community Shares of Wisconsin and theirsponsors, Budget Signs and Specialties, Isthmus, and 105.5Triple M Radio, recognizes two outstanding memberagency volunteers who have given their time to ourmember groups and to our community. These volunteersare seldom in the news but are always on the front lines ofcritical issues that make our community a better place tolive.Sierra Club’s volunteer lobbyist extraordinaire, JimConnors received a Backyard Hero Award in April 2010.Since retiring as an attorney, Connors has volunteered formany groups, including the Sierra Club‐John Muir Chapter.He has provided invaluable legislative service by testifyingon bills related to electronicwaste, recycling funds,regional transit authorities,uniform wind siting and astatewide ban onphosphorus lawn fertilizerthat recently became law.Jim has also worked onseveral national Sierra ClubService trips and teaches acourse in trial advocacy atthe University of WisconsinLaw School. Jim looksforward to many upcomingvictories in his work to promote the responsible use ofWisconsin's ecosystem and clean energy and waterresources.The Sierra Club also awards recognition forvolunteer efforts during the chaptersAutumn Assembly.Will Stahl received the Merit Award for his serviceas Conservation Chair & a member of the WaterProtection Team. His excellent conservation writingas a columnist for The Scene was also recognized.Organic Valley received the Torchbearer Award forall their work to support local, organic family farms,for their instrumental role in defeating Dairyland'splanned coal ash dump and for their vocal support ofclean energy.Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund received theGood Citizen Award for their work to protect habitatin southeastern Wisconsin.The Wildflower Award was presented to Group andOutings treasurers Ann Bourque, Danny Foote, AmyFurreness, Denise O'Meara, Joelyn Olen, Sally Peck,Jim Rickard, John Rider, Gregg Riemer, John Reindl,Jeff Sytsma and Eleanor Wolf for all their hard workto keep the Sierra Club's finances in order.Sierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 6

Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter2010 Local Group ActivitiesThe John Muir Chapter is organized into eight local volunteer groups, each with its own officers, activities,and local conservation priorities. We work together on statewide and regional issues, and each group appointsa delegate who is a voting member of the Chapter’s Executive Committee. Groups tackle local conservationissues, host environmental educational programs, and lead a wide variety of local canoeing, bicycling,hiking, skiing, and kayaking outings. Read on to learn about Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter’s localgroup activities in 2010.The Chippewa Valley Sierra Club Group serves the west centralregion of Wisconsin, including Eau Claire. In 2010 CVG awardeda total of $1,500.00 in environmental education grants to DelongMiddle School, Chippewa Falls Middle School, Tiffany CreekElementary and South Middle School. School projects rangedfrom building a rain garden to a class trip to remove invasivespecies from a state park, with students learning about topicslike sustainable living through gardening, recycling and forestry.Grant funds were generated through CVG’s annual Century BikeRide, held each May. CVG was active in supporting theexpansion of Intercity High‐Speed Rail service in Menomonie, WIand hosted a rally to “Save the Train” attended by 100.Monthly public educational program topics includedNative American metaphysics, phosphorus pollution,Arctic canoeing and mining issues in the northcentralstates. For more information on theChippewa Valley Group, visit them online at:http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/chippewa/index.htmThe Coulee Region Sierra Club Group, servessouthwestern Wisconsin and the La Crossearea. In 2010 CRG hosted the annual AutumnAssembly at Camp Ehawee. Over 70 chaptermembers attended the 3 day event whichfeatured educational sessions on building a betterenergy future, organic food production, ecohousebuildingand protection of bird habitats. CRG was active insupporting intercity, high‐speed rail and hosted a rally at the LaCrosse Amtrak Station. The group hosted public educationprograms highlighting the global impacts of genetically modifiedfood, sulfide mining conflicts, effects of mercury in fish andwildlife and efforts to save forests in Costa Rica to protectWisconsin’s neo‐tropical migrating birds. CRG’s Water Sentinel’steam has continued to develop and expand. For moreinformation on the Coulee Region Group, visit them online at:http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/coulee/index.htmThe Four Lakes Sierra Club Group serves Madison and areas incentral and southwestern Wisconsin. Their primary campaignfocuses in 2010 were “Intercity High‐Speed Rail,” "MovingBeyond Coal,” and “Regional Transit.” The group’s RecyclingAway from Home added two new events in 2010. FLG became acharter partner in a new advocacy effort: Capital RegionAdvocacy Network for Environmental Sustainability (CRANES)The partnership will allow organizations to work collaborativelyto protect resources within an eight county region surroundingDane County. FLG also reintroduced the popular “Cruisin forCuisine” outing , a monthly social dinner and educationalprogram that travels to different restaurants featuring localcuisine. 2010 topics included: clean energy and jobs, protectingwater resources, green travel and greening your home. For moreinformation on the Four Lakes Group, visit them online at:http://www.4lakes.org/The Fox Valley Group serves Appleton, Green Bay, Neenah‐Menasha and other nearby communities. In 2010 the FVG heldwork days to lend volunteer help on the Ice Age Trail and tocleanup garlic mustard in Combined Locks. During the 2010elections, the group offered a forum for local politiciansto express their views on environmental issues ofconcern to residents in the region. Members alsoplayed a role in environmental champion,Penny Bernard Schaber’s successful reelectioncampaign. FVG was active insupporting intercity, high‐speed rail inWisconsin and hosted a “Save the Train”rally. FVG also offered educational programsopen to members and the public on batrehabilitation, beekeeping and factory vs.organic farms. For more information on the FoxValley Group, visit them online at: http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/foxvalley/The Great Waters Group serves the greater Milwaukee area.GWG hosted a successful 2010 Earth Day event attended by over200 . Highlights included readings on environmental stewardshiprepresenting many different traditions including: Ojibwe, Hindu,Buddhist, Jewish, Christian and Islamic as well as educationalprograms on ecological concerns involving the Great Lakes andhabitat. The group was active in promoting Regional TransitAuthorities in southeast Wisconsin and in supporting intercity,high‐speed rail. Cheri Briscoe played an instrumental, volunteerrole in the re‐election of Sierra Club endorsed candidate, ChrisLarson. In 2010 the group increased the number of outingsavailable and chose to focus on local water and energy (climatecrisis) issues. Other educational topics included: the future offair trade, aquaculture and a popular monarch migrationouting .For more information on the Great Waters Group, visitthem online at: http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/gwg/Sierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 7

The Southeast Gateway Group serves members in the Racineand Kenosha areas. In 2010 SEGG worked locally for cleanenergy, invasive species removal, environmental education,recycling and the preservation of clean water in area rivers andlakes. SEGG began a watermonitoring project in conjunctionwith Water Action Volunteers(WAV) program. The group alsoorganized a huge Hands Across theSand event to protest offshoredrilling and support expandedtransit. This event was held inconjunction with 800 other eventsacross the globe. SEGG also offershiking, biking, field trips and anenvironmental book club. For moreinformation on the SoutheastGateway Group, visit them online at: http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/segg/Sierra Club-John Muir ChapterGroup Activities (Continued)The St. Croix Valley Interstate Group serves members on bothsides of the St. Croix River, which is the boundary betweennorthwestern Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. The SCVIGcontinued their campaign to preserve the integrity of the St.Croix River, a National ScenicRiverway, in 2010. One of the biggestthreats to the St. Croix River is theproposed river way crossing, a hugebridge planned by the MinnesotaDepartment of Transportation toreplace a two‐lane lift bridge inStillwater, MN. The SCVIG workedwith the North Star Chapter of SierraClub on the bridge issue and won amajor legal victory in 2010.For more information on the St. CroixValley Interstate Group, visit themonline at: http://www.northstar.sierraclub.org/about/groups/stcroix/The River Touring Section (RTS) is aspecial activity group of the SierraClub ‐ John Muir Chapter. The missionof the RTS is to coordinate paddlingtrips, mostly in Wisconsin, promoteon‐the‐water safety, and improvepaddling skills, to supportriver conservation organizations,and to facilitate communicationamong members of RTS. In 2010 thegroup offered 25 paddling trips and4 Instructional Clinics. For moreinformation about the River TouringSection visit them online at:http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/rts/Special Activity SectionsMadison Inner City Outingsis part of the nationalInner City Outings (ICO), anoutreach program of theSierra Club. ICO offers hikingand camping trips,boating and skiing outings,and other outdoor adventuresto underprivilegedyouth in the Madison area.For more information visitthem online: http://www.madisonico.org/The Sierra Student Coalition (SSC) is a broad network of high school and college‐agedyouth from across the country working to protect the environment.The SSC is the youth‐led chapter of the Sierra Club. In 2010 we worked toreactivate Sierra Student Coalition Groups at UW Madison and UW Milwaukee.We recruited Cal De Witt to be our new UW Madison faculty advisor andseveral student leaders to head up campus activities. We created a new websiteand a new member survey. SSC Activities will include promoting cleantransportation, including intercity high-speed rail between Milwaukeeand Madison, protecting student bus passes, ensuring a rapid transitionfrom dirty coal (fueled by mountaintop removal mining) tosustainable alternatives at UW-Charter Street and other state ownedplants, promoting energy efficiency, recycling, local, organic food,composting and renewable energy at UW System schools. For moreinformation visit them online: http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/ssc.aspSierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 8

Sierra Club-John Muir ChapterChapter Leaders and Staff2010 Executive CommitteeOfficersEric Uram, Chair, Madison, WI, eric.uram@headwater.us(Headwater Consulting)Jim Kerler*, Vice Chair, Lake Mills, WI, jfkerler@verizon.netLiz Wessel, Secretary, Madison, WI, lizard59sc@yahoo.com(Green Concierge Travel, LLC)Harriet Iwamoto, Treasurer, Brookfield, WI, hsiwamoto@hotmail.comWill Stahl, Conservation Chair, Neenah, WI, wrsy55@sbcglobal.net(Fox Valley Technical College)MembersNancy Carlson, Racine, WI, nancyslunar@hotmail.com (UW‐Parkside),Brian Ewing, Gays Mills, WI, bkewing@hotmail.comDon Ferber, Madison, WI, d_ferber@sbcglobal.net (Dane County Parks)Carol Hardin, Hudson, WI, cchardin8@gmail.com (Hudson Public Library)Diana Lynn, Neilsville, WI, dlynn@tds.net (NBI, Inc.)James Steffens*, Ridgeway, WI, jjsteff@mhtc.netMarilyn Pedretti, Holmen, WI, mjpedretti@yahoo.com (Town of Holland)Caryn Treiber*, Colfax, WI, ctreiber@discover‐net.netBarbara Thomas*, Menomonie, WI, thomash@uwstout.eduGary Werner, Madison, WI, nattrails@aol.com (Partnership for NationalTrails)* Retired unless otherwise noted2010 Executive Committee Meetings:January 9, 2010: Executive Committee meeting, BarabooMarch 20, 2010, Baraboo, 1st Congregational ChurchMay 4, 2010, Conference CallJune 12, 2010, BarabooAugust 3, 2010, Conference CallSeptember 18, 2010, Baraboo, 1st CongregationalChurchNovember 9, 2010, Conference CallSierra Club‐ John Muir Chapter Staff:Shahla M. Werner, PhD, Chapter DirectorPatrea Wilson, Chapter Coordinator (retiredSeptember 2010)Jacinda Tessmann, Chapter Coordinator(October 2010)Elizabeth Ward, Rail & Coal Programs ApprenticeSierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 9

Sierra Club-John Muir ChapterThankYou to our 2010 DonorsYour generous contributions – above and beyond your membership dues – provided crucial support for ourlocal grassroots campaigns to protect Wisconsin’s air, water, and wild places for future generations.ARebecca Abbott, Rachel Ackoff, Loraine Adkins, Mary Aide, RichardAlbert, Todd Ambs, Dennis & Kathleen Anderson, Philip Anderson,Elaine Andrews, Dr & Mrs David Angell, Donald Armstrong, LacindaAthen, Wanda & Robert AuerbachB Dorothy Bacon, Fred Bailey, Tania Banak, James & MarleneBannen, James Barrabee, B. Bartelt, Theodore Bauch, Ray & HazelBayley, Jon Becker, Patricia Becker, Sue & Richard Beckham, David &Diane Bedran, Mr & Mrs Dale Bender, Charles Benedict, Joan Bennett,Charles Benton, Jr., Howard Berenschot, Shana Berg, Kristen Bernard,Constance Berner, Allen Birchler, David Bishop, Sharon Bishop, LeifBjornson, Joan & Darren Blankenship, Oscar Bloch, David Block, DaveBlouin, Katharine Blumenthal, Gloria Bocaner, E Boedecker, Allan G &Margaret R Bogue, Jane Bowers, Ron & Doris Brewster, Cheri &Thomas Briscoe, Kathie Brock, Laura Brown, Gordon Browning, MaryBubanovich, Michana Buchman, Linda Buchsbaum, Andrea Buelow,Mary Burke, Mary P. Burke, Kristina Burkel, Kathleen Burton,Eliot ButlerCBruce & Marsha Camitta, M Canales, C Canon,Nancy Carlson, Thomas & Sally Carpenter, Judy &Arlen Christenson, Susan Christopherson, BrianClark, Warren Close, Gary & Helen Coates,James Collison, Bob & Lisa Conley, Anne & TimConnor, James & Susan Connors, Randy &Connie Connour, Barbara Constans, DaveCooley, Charles Cornwell, Gini Covert, Frank &Nancy Crivello, Elizabeth Cronin, ClareCrowley, Lee CullenDLynda Dale, Bill Davis, Frederick Davis,Roseanne Day, Alex DePillis, Robert KirbyDiehl, Robert Donner, Elaine DoroughJohnson, Warren & Ruth Downs, Sally Drew,Dale Druckrey, Linda & Tom Duesterhoeft,John DuffinEErica Eddy, Mark & Shari Eggleson, RichardEggleston, Jonathan Ela, Jane Elder, Carol Elvery,Carole Engel, Lorna Everson, Brian EwingFMichael Feldman, Don Ferber, James Ferwerda,Cecil & Helen Findley, D Flath, Flying Fish Graphics, RobertForbess, Russ & Linda Forbess, Barbara & Donald Frank, FredFreeman, Kristen Friedrichs, Charles & Anne Frihart, Carol Froemming,George FulfordGCalvin Gander, Caroline Garber, Robert Garber, Suzanne Gardner,Ned & Carol Gatzke, Christopher & Melissa Gavin, Patsy Gavin, ClaireGervais, Jackie Getzen, Laurie Gift, Dianna Gilbertsen, Georgia Gomez-Ibanez, David & Nancy Goode, Gary Goyke, Pamela Grady, DonnaGrahn, Jim & Sarah Gramentine, Green Concierge Travel LLC, DeborahGreenland, Norman & Daryl Grier, S. Griffin, Debbie Gross, Bill & JoGuenzel, Melinda Gustafson Gervasi, Peter GutierrezHJennifer Hackel, Alice Hain, E. Leslie Hagensick, Norm Halfen,Stuart Hansen,Virginia Hansis, Beth Hanson, Wayne & Janet Hanson,Tim & Julie Harder, Carol Hardin, Curtis & Kristi Hart, Judith Hartl,Debora Harvey-Frederiksen, Clifford & Jeanne Haskins, David & SusanHaug, John Haugen, Jean Hawley, Carole Hayes, Joseph Heck,Benjamin Heide, Rebecca Heide, Lori Hein, M. Heinle, Nancy Hennessy,Patricia & Jeffrey Henry, Ronnie Hess, Ann Heywood, Curt & EdithHibbard, Paul Hilt, Morris & Charity Hirsch, Lawrence Hitch, JamesHodgson, Eunice-Jo Hoefert, Olga Hoesley, Paul Hoeff, Enid Hoffman,Irene Hoffmann, Kim Hogan, Philip & Monique Hooker, Ronald Horn,Robert & Anne Housey, Jerry & Dorothy Howard, Michael & JudyHowden, Dana Huck, Judith Huf, Brett Hulsey, Karen Huske, YvonneHydeIJGeorg & Wilma Iggers, Isthmus Engineering, Harriet IwamotoGeorge Jacklin, Deborah Jacobs, Mrs J W Jacobson, DarleneJakusz, Dan Janssen, Mathew Jaworski, Anne Johnson, G AlexJohnson, Joanne Johnson, Steven & Christine Johnston, Laurel & BrianJoiner, Patti JoswickKRachel Kaeding, Hiroshi & Arlene Kanno, A Karkar, Verarose Kaye,Jacqueline & John Kelley, Doris Kennedy, Liesa & James Kerler, ClaudiaKessel, Margaret & David Kindig, Kathleen King, Maureen Kinney, MartinKnippel, Stephen Koermer, Mary Kohl, Judith & Neil Kohn, Oma Kortsch,Elaine Kotlarek, Douglas Kowalski, V Kozlovsky, Joseph Krapil, SaraKrebsbachNLMeg & Richard LaBrie, Dana Lafontsee, LizLahm, Timothy Leahy, Michael Lee, Milton Leidner,Cynthia Lessard, Ron Liskey, William Little, MelanieLord, J Lottridge, Donna Lotzer, W H & Anne Love,David & Nancy Ludwig, Emil Ludwig, Roger Luhn,Meg Luhrs, Roy Lukes, Mary Lund, Alfred Lustig,Catherine LymanMTed Mackmiller, MadisonEnvironmental Group, K Maginot, R Magyar,Mary Maller, John Marzullo, P Mather, PeggyM McAloon, Julie McHale, C McKeachie, PatMcKern, Dennis Mcquade, AndreaMekkelson, Robert Mendelsohn, JessicaMerwin, John Mesching, Bill Messer, BonnyMeyer, Barbara Meyocks, MidwestEnvironmental Advocates, Inc, David Miller,Robert & Catherine Miller, Virginia Miller, Kathy& Don Miner, Lisa Mink, David Misun, Edward &Karel Moersfelder, Jim & Susan Mohr, Gregg &Emily Moore, Mr & Mrs John Moore, BarbaraMortensen, Mother Fool's Coffeehouse, Inc, UrsulaMuehllehner, Kate Mullins, Sally Mundt, Lisa Munro,Peter & Helen Muto, George & Nan MyersChris Nehrbass, Carol Neumann, SonyaNewenhouse, T C Nguyen, Carolyn Nord, Seth NowakOJeanne & John O'Connell, Katharine Odell, James & MargaretOlson, Linda & Gordon Olson, Joann Opsahl, Robert & Pamela O'Reily,Organic Valley Family of Farms, Thomas Osowski, Gerald Ottone, SarahOverholtPLloyd Page, L Palas, Madeleine Para, Joseph Parisi, Jon Peacock,Sally & Bill Peck, Mr & Mrs Patrick Peckham, Jennifer Persha, T J & K MPeters, Denise Peterson, Donna Peterson, Frank Petras, Judie Pfeifer,Kathleen Phillips, Joan Plumley, John & Mary Plummer, Bill Pogge,Pamela Porter, John PrendergastQ-RPaul Rabinowitz, Kathy Rafel, Patricia Raftery, JamesRassmussen, April Rauwald, Don Reeder, Mark Regan, HelenReich,Robert & Pamela Reily, John Reinl, Glenn Reinl, Nancy Retzlaff,Roy Repinski, Robert Richgels, David & Dawn Rieckmann, Julia Riley,Norman Risjord, River Touring Section, Mary Ann Rizzato, Jean Roberts,Mary Roemheld, Marliss Rogers, Robert & Susan Root, Ron Rosner,Nancy Rottier, Colin Rudolph, Dennis & Sharon RyanSierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 10

SDavid & Nicole Sadowski, Deborah Saeger, Bernard Saley, LindaGale Sampson, Gary & Lois Sater, John Satterwhite, Maralee Savage,Nick Sayen, Joanne & Don Schalch, Robert Scheele, Ronald Schell, JeffreySchimpff, Jane Schley, Caroline Schmidt, Tim Schmidt, BobSchmook, Glenn & Mary Schnadt, Michael Schoenebeck, Edward &Marilyn Schten, Thomas & Karen Schuppe, John Seidl, L Seidman,Robert & Diane Sewell, Mark Shahan, Theodore Shannon, Amy & JohnShenot, Daryl Sherman, Ronald Shiffler, Julie Shiner-Bazan, S Shireman,Judy Siegfried, Mr & Mrs Daniel Siehr, Dr & Mrs Allan Siemers, MarjorieSlaughter, Donald & Susan Smith, Galen & Rose Smith, Richard Smith,Ross & Sue Ann Smith, Harvey Sokolow, Louis Solomon, StanleySpencer, David Sperling, Carol Spiegel, Richard Spindler, Bob & Dina StLouis, Roger Steffen, James Steffens, Don Steinke, Rose & Trevor Stephenson,Vivian Stone, Sarah Streed, Ralph & Susan Suechting,Michel Sultan, Geoffrey Swain, Jeffrey Swiggum, Jeffrey SytsmaT Jean Taffs, George & Margaret Tanner, Dorothy Taylor,Edward Taylor, James Taylor, Hedy Telfer, M. Terranova,Barbara & Henry Thomas, Kerry Thomas, ConstanceThreinen, Caryn Treiber, Kathleen Turner, SusanTwiggsU Charmaine Ukasick, Eric Uram, Moira UrichVJ A & R G Valona, Tom Van Der Paardt, Gail & WilliamVan Haren, Peter Vella, Rose Vella, Steve Ventura,Robert Verrette, Robert Volkman, Martin & Karen VossW Ruth Wachter-Nelson, Lauris Wagner, Todd & MaryWalker Dillmann, Ermaline Warchol, Elizabeth Ward, Jay &Melissa Warner, Nancy Washburn, Sally & Ben Washburn, Janice Watson,Susanne Wattson, Mary Jo Weidert, Marie Welch, Beth Wentzel,Richard Wentzel, Gary Werner, Mary Werner, Michael Werner, ShahlaWerner, Warren Werner, Elizabeth Wessel, Charles & Kathleen Wessels,Andreas Wesserle, Eric & Vicki Wheeler, Lyn & Lyman Wible, Mrs. HubertL. Will, Patrick & Bobbie Wilson, Robert Wish, Sandra Wolens, EleanorWolf, Bonnie Wolff, Niels Wolter, John & Mavis Wood, Levi & Janet Wood,Eva Wright, WWPHEC, IncX-Y-Z Mary Yeakel, Russ Yttri, Christine Zapf, Rhonda Zart, EricZillgitt, Karen Zweizig.In MemoriumIn 2010 donations to the Sierra Club-John Muir Chapterwere made in memory of:Jessica Lin, MD — made by Carol FroemmingFrederick L. Roemheld — made by Joanne Johnson,Mary Beth Roemheld, Laurie Gift, Rose Vella,Peter A Vella, Frank & Nancy Crivello, Todd & MaryWalker Dillmann, and J A & R G ValonaThese donations were made from November1, 2009through October 31, 2010.Workplace-giving donorsfrom 2009 are included as well. Thanks also go out toour many contributors who prefer to remainanonymous. We try to acknowledge every donor; ifyour name is not listed, please know that we greatlyappreciate your support.Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter2010 Donors (Continued)2010 Autumn Assembly Sponsors:Conservation Catalysts:Organic Valley Family of Farms, Green Concierge Travel,Community Shares of WisconsinConservation Partners:Itchy Cat Press, Mother Fool’s Coffee House, Midwest EnvironmentalAdvocates, Wisconsin Energy ConservationCorp.2010 Autumn AssemblySilent Auction Donors:Absolutely ArtAmerican Players TheatreB-Side Compact Discs & TapesBetter World ClubBudget Bicycle CenterBuzz’s Bike & BoatsChiripa Artisan Crafts of the AmericasCottage Garden FloralEagle OpticsFitting Knit ShopHempen GoodsInternational Crane FoundationItchy Cat PressJacob Leinenkugel Brewing CompanyL’Bri Cosmetics/ Jenny PershaMabel Tainter Center for the ArtsMother Fool’s Coffee HouseThe New CreameryOrange Tree ImportsOrganic Valley Family of FarmsOverture CenterPearl Street BooksThe ProgressivePielsticker PhotosREIRishi TeaState Street GallerySunroom CaféTerraSource Gourmet ChocolatesTex Tubbs Taco PalaceThe Vinery Stained Glass StudioWild Apple Glass StudioWild Birds UnlimitedPlease consider their generosity to Sierra Club in makingfuture purchasing decisions!We also thank Don Ferber, Kim Wright, Kathleen YoungFenner & Norman Risjord for donations.Sierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 11

Sierra Club-John Muir ChapterVisit us online to find out how YOU can get involved and to seewhat we’ve been doing latelyfor Wisconsin’s natural resources!222 South Hamilton Street, #1,Madison, WI 53703(608) 256‐0565http://wisconsin.sierraclub.orgjohn.muir.chapter@sierraclub.orgSierra Club‐John Muir Chapter 2010 Annual Report 12