Author Archives: Shari Hrdina

April 18, 2013 Dear Friends Given the success of our initial fundraising efforts, we welcome two “climateers” to the Great March for Climate Action organizing team. (Next, we are now looking for a fantastic fundraiser. For a job description, click here.) Shari Hrdina was born and raised on a dairy farm near Cresco. She received her B.S. in Mathematics, Computer Science and Secondary Education at Upper Iowa University. After working as a systems analyst and a stay-at-home mom, Shari worked for a non-profit. The March’s Continue reading →

Job Description Start date: May, 2013 End date: December 31, 2014 Type: Full time, salaried employee Salary: Negotiable Location: Negotiable Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed Experience A proven track record of delivering fundraising success, including funds from major donors. Knowledge of developing a fundraising plan and excellent project management skills. Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Skills Ability to make decisions and take the initiative, as part of managing a complex Continue reading →

Dear Friends, This week, the March was endorsed by two of the nation’s most prominent organizations leading the battle to address climate change.On Monday, 350.org signed-on to support the March, and its President and Co-founder Bill McKibben wrote: “350.org was born in a march of a thousand people across Vermont; it always does our hearts good to see others on the move!”  Today, Physicians for Social Responsibility endorsed us, with Executive Director Catherine Tomasson, MD writing: “Climate change is a health issue, and good health means Continue reading →

Many thanks to comedian/activist Lee Camp for today’s shout-out! In strong language (hey, that’s how they teach you talk in Comedian School), Lee describes the oily mess in Arkansas and encourages people to join the March. Check it out, and be sure to sign up for Lee’s videos. Here’s today’s Moment of Clarity, and the March gets plugged at the 4:20 mark.

Dear Friends, The 2014 Great March for Climate Action is off and running! After 31/2 weeks of organizing, the critical elements are coming together: – Courtney Kain, Shari Hrdina, and I are volunteering significant time five days a week. – Others have stepped forward to tackle critical tasks: * Forrest Determann, our website; * Joseph Glazebrook, our legal documents; and * Ben Allaway is laying the groundwork for some big-name events and concerts. – Many of you have provided advice and are helping to get Continue reading →

Historically, marches have been critical catalysts for mobilizing mass movements of people on behalf of peace, justice, equality and political reform. Coincidentally perhaps, the great marches of the last century started in the month of March. On March 3, 1913, the 5000-strong Women’s Suffrage March in Washington, DC was a turning point in efforts to gain women the right to vote. On March 12, 1930, the 240-mile Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi was a significant milestone in India’s struggle for independence, leading to the Continue reading →

MARCH! Not only will your participation in the March help move our country toward the dynamic action we need on climate change, but it could be a tremendous life-changing experience for you as well – as it was for those of us involved with the Great Peace March in 1986. Submitting a Marcher Application is the first step to becoming a marcher. We are taking applications for full-time and part-time marchers. Click here to apply.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ONCE-A-WEEK E-MAIL UPDATE! Send a message to us Continue reading →