An analogy, if you will...
The Sierra Youth Coalition works much like a living cell, all parts are important to keep the organization functioning. If you use the cell analogy it is easier to picture how we work. The Excomm and the National Coordinator are like the DNA of the cell, they hold a lot of the information to keep everything functioning. Groups and members are like the cell membrane, they hold everything together.
The SYC Excomm
The SYC Excomm is the official decision maker. It is the duty of the Excomm to consult members and associate
members to ensure the decision-making processes remain grassroots. The Excomm is also elected by SYC members two in each region of Canada, one
under 26 and one under 20, twelve in total. SYC divides Canada into six regions: the North (the Yukon, North-West Territories, and Nunavut), B.C.,
the Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba), Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and
Newfoundland).
National Coordinator
The National Coordinator (NC) is hired to carry out decisions made by the Excomm and ultimately the members. The main role of NC is to fundraise, coordinate national programs and campaigns, and support members, local groups, and Regional Coordinators (RCs).
SYC Groups
SYC Groups are the strength of our coalition. Our groups are concerned youth that come together to take action on local, national, and international environmental issues. Members may form an official SYC group with at least two official SYC members (only two members have to pay dues). Any other youth/students in the group are considered Associate SYC members. Associate SYC members are included in the number of SYC members and can be active in SYC campaigns, events, and activities under the SYC name. They can be added to the SYC email list and submit articles for the homepage or regional zines. Associate SYC members are not considered Sierra Club members and can not vote in SYC or Sierra Club elections unless they become paid members. They will not receive regular SYC or Sierra Club mail-outs but should get the information through their group. Active and non-active Associate member names should be registered with the national office.