The Sierra Foothills chapter is comprised of dedicated elected leaders who serve a one year term. They come from science, education, government, industry, nonprofit and private sectors. Together, they work with a common commitment to speak for the native plants of the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
* * * Fall 2023 – We are actively seeking chairs and coordinators for several unfilled positions on our board of directors. See below for open positions and descriptions. If you are interested in filling one of the volunteer roles, or running for an elected position, please reach out to us at: sierrafoothills@cnps.org. * * *
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CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
Letha Kay Goger
Treasurer
Letha Kay Goger
Treasurer
Letha has called the Sierra Nevada foothills home for 42 years. The rich biodiversity and native habitats of the region hold a special place for her. She is Chapter Treasurer and is also working in the area of Outreach & Engagement. Her focus is on building an open knowledge society, supporting cultural and biological diversity, building a sustainable lifestyle, and enjoying family, friends and community.
OPEN – Vice President, Tuolumne County
Substitutes for President when necessary; mobilizes membership in their county; represents issues and interests of their county, bringing concerns to the board as needed; organizes at least one chapter membership meeting a year in their county; may also serve as liaison to County governments and agencies, represent the Chapter in speaking engagements such as club presentations, school visits and public hearings.
OPEN – Vice President, Mariposa County
Substitutes for President when necessary; mobilizes membership in their county; represents issues and interests of their county, bringing concerns to the board as needed; organizes at least one chapter membership meeting a year in their county; may also serve as liaison to County governments and agencies, represent the Chapter in speaking engagements such as club presentations, school visits and public hearings.
OPEN – Vice President, Amador County
Substitutes for President when necessary; mobilizes membership in their county; represents issues and interests of their county, bringing concerns to the board as needed; organizes at least one chapter membership meeting a year in their county; may also serve as liaison to County governments and agencies, represent the Chapter in speaking engagements such as club presentations, school visits and public hearings.
CHAIRPERSONS & COORDINATORS
OPEN – Conservation & Rare Plants Chair
Conservation Chair
OPEN – Conservation & Rare Plants Chair
Conservation Chair
The Conservation & Rare Plant Chairperson identifies opportunities to protect native plants in the region, engaging chapter members in survey work, data collection, and special projects; chairs Conservation & Rare Plant Committee; and represents the chapter at State CNPS conservation working group meetings, reporting relevant information back to the chapter.
OPEN – Education Chair & Public Programming
Education Chair
OPEN – Education Chair & Public Programming
Education Chair
Chairs Education committee meetings; represents chapter at State CNPS education-related working groups, reporting back relevant information to the chapter; works with others to grow a chapter education program in the schools and across the community; recognizes and utilizes a variety of effective methods to provide opportunities for learning that may include school project-based learning and programs, community lecture series, interest groups, book clubs, and online learning webinars; provides articles for publishing to members about education opportunities within the chapter and at the state CNPS level.Insert bio sketch here.
OPEN – Native Plant Gardening Chair
Native Plant Gardening Chair
OPEN – Native Plant Gardening Chair
Native Plant Gardening Chair
Chairs committee meetings; represent the Chapter to state Gardening working groups and bring back relevant information to the Chapter; create articles for publishing that build member awareness of CNPS gardening resources, such as BLOOM! California, CalScape, gardening webinars, gardener ambassador program, and more; provide opportunities for building member knowledge and skills around gardening with native plants in homes and public spaces.
OPEN – Webmaster & Technology Coordinator
Webmaster & Technology Coordinator
OPEN – Webmaster & Technology Coordinator
Webmaster & Technology Coordinator
Works with state CNPS tech team to ensure chapter website is robust and able to support features rolled out at the state level for use locally; maintains chapter WordPress website; works with the Outreach and Engagement Committee to build protocols for a cohesive online presence for the chapter; builds chapter utilization of CNPS shared Microsoft applications designed to build efficiency in the chapter.
OPEN – Merchandise Sales Coordinator
Merchandise Sales Coordinator
OPEN – Merchandise Sales Coordinator
Merchandise Sales Coordinator
Maintains and stores the chapter stock of merchandise including books, t-shirts, and posters (excluding plants); works with the Outreach Committee to provide material for chapter outreach and engagement campaigns; orders sale items from State CNPS store; ensures invoices and other related costs and revenues are reported to the Chapter Treasurer on a timely basis.
OPEN – Social Media Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
OPEN – Social Media Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Works with Outreach and Engagement Committee to build cohesive messaging across the chapter; builds an engaging and consistent presence on chapter social media channels; notifies local media and state CNPS calendaring system of chapter activities; may include preparing press releases and promotional material.
Letha Goger
Outreach & Engagement Chair
Letha Goger
Outreach & Engagement Chair
Letha has called the Sierra Nevada foothills home for 42 years. The rich biodiversity and native habitats of the region hold a special place for her. She is Chapter Treasurer and is also working in the area of Outreach & Engagement. Her focus is on building an open knowledge society, supporting cultural and biological diversity, building a sustainable lifestyle, and enjoying family, friends and community.
OPEN – Plant Sales Chair
Plant Sales Chair
OPEN – Plant Sales Chair
Plant Sales Chair
Recruits volunteers sufficient to offer one or more native plant sales per year within our chapter area; coordinates all logistics related to plant sale activities; works with the Treasurer to ensure that invoices are paid and revenues reported; represents the chapter at state CNPS plant and nursery-related working group meetings; reports back relevant information to chapter membership.