Sierra Club Awards to be Presented at Annual Dinner

THE SIERRA CLUB-NIAGARA GROUP

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Thursday, April 30, 2015

 OPENING TALK

Learn about the imperative of “Just Transitions” from Erin Heaney, Executive Director of the Clean Air Coalition. We know we must move off fossil fuels to address climate change, but this transition can impact workers and communities unfairly. Whose responsibility is it to address the injustice?

SIERRA CLUB AWARDS 2015

The Blake Reeves Award to the Buffalo Public Schools

 In recognition of the Solar Power Purchase Agreement

Solar panels will be installed at 20 Buffalo Public Schools to provide clean electrical power. We particularly recognize Paul McDonnell, Director of Facilities Planning Design and Construction, Jason McCarthy of the School Board, and Richard Steinberg, a Sierra Club Member.

Bruce Kershner Award to Charley Bowman

For leadership in working with many climate change issues and his concerns for justice and peace being central to the mission of climate justice.

AWARDS DINNER

LOCATION: My Tomato Pie Restaurant, 3085 Sheridan Dr., Amherst (Northtown Plaza between Alberta Dr. and Niagara Falls Blvd. - Map)

TIME: Begins at 5:45pm -- Dinner buffet starts at 6:30pm and includes vegetarian options.

COST: $25 per person including tax and gratuity.
 
Please RSVP by April 27th. You can either e-mail sierraclubangela@gmail.com  or call Larry at 716-634-8715.   Hope to see you there!