Inner City Outings Committee (ICO) of Los Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Meetings: The Third Mondays (except January & February),

7:30 PM at Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Headquarters,

3435 Wilshire Blvd, #320, Los Angeles, 90010.

From Wilshire Blvd, enter Mariposa Ave.

For free parking in the garage underneath the building keep your parking stub for validation.

Take elevator to the LOBBY. Sign in with the guard. Take a different elevator to the THIRD floor.

WELCOME TO ICO LOS ANGELES

Thank you for your interest in Inner City Outings Los Angeles. We are a volunteer run organization and welcome you to join in our important work.

ICO Mission Statement

The Los Angeles Inner City Outings (Angeles Chapter) serves as a bridge that enables inner city youth, disabled individuals, and others to visit and develop appreciation for our natural environment. We work with schools, community groups, and other agencies to create safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences for persons who might not otherwise have them. ICO outings promote individual growth through group activities and environmental and outdoor skills education.

works with other teachers in the school to set up

ICO AGENCY LIAISONS

Contact the Agency Liaison Chair

Elizabeth Neat.310 241 0502 or E: .

The Agency Liaison (often a teacher at the school) represents the agency and is assigned to an ICO Leader.The Agency Liaison works with other teachers in the school.

See our web site: for a description of available outings.

Forms: ICO Outing Information.

ICO LEADERS

Contact the ICO Certification Chair

Frances Sparky Sotcher310 827 3618 or E: .

ICO Leaders organize and lead the outing and work withICO Agency Liaisons to plan outings that fit to the institution’s schedule and curriculum.

Leaders must fulfill specific Sierra Club requirements.

See our web site: Leader information.

Forms: ICO Authorization for Background Check, Leader Check List, Volunteer Agreement,Code of Ethics, andHow to Become a Leader.

ICO VOLUNTEERS

Contact the ICO Volunteer Coordinator

Firoza Jhabvala.323 459 4997 or E: .

ICO Volunteers participate in outings, offer their expertise and help the participants enjoy the experience. Volunteers are encouraged to take the initiative in contacting

ICO Leaders to ask to participate in outings.

See ICO Monthly Bulletin for a list of outings.

Forms: ICO Volunteer Application, Code of Ethics, Volunteer Agreement and Authorization for Background Check.

ICO Chair Roger Johnston, 626 570 1433 or E:

ICO Vice-Chair Melody Anderson, 818 727 7682 or E:

LA ICO Welcome Letter. Nov 4, 2008. Debra Asher approved.