The Sierra Club Corporate Accountability Committee present:
Community Organizing for Environmental Protection
and Democracy on Agricultural Issues in New York
Sierra Room, Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center, Varysburg, New York
November 8 and December 13, 2008
We are delighted that you will participate in our workshop next weekend at Byrncliff. Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center is a year-round resort nestled in the rolling hills of Wyoming County in Western New York State.
Arrival
Please plan to arrive BEFORE 9 am. Continental breakfast will be available starting at 8:45 am, so please arrive a little early to get breakfast before the meeting starts at 9 am.
Facilities
We will be meeting in the Sierra Room at Byrncliff and having lunch in the dining room.
Vegan Meals
Arrangements have been made to have vegan food served with the other food at the buffet. If you have questions about what is vegan, you can ask Erin or kitchen staff.
What to Bring
A binder with background and educational materials will be provided. Please bring paper and pen, along with your previous experience working on environmental issues, especially experience working against and/or living with CAFOs, if you have any.
Driving Directions
Byrncliff is located right off Route 20A near Varysburg, NY. The mailing address is Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center, 2357 Humphrey Road, Varysburg, NY 14167. The phone number is 585-535-7300 and website is http://www.byrncliff.com.
From Buffalo and Canada: - Follow 190 South to the NYS Thruway 90 West towards Erie and then take the first exit (East Aurora Route 400 South) Proceed approx 15 miles on rte 400 to the East Aurora Route 20A exit. Turn left and go east on rte 20a approx 12 miles to Byrncliff. Turn right on Humphrey Rd.
From Rochester and Syracuse: - take the NYS thruway west to exit 48A (pembroke)- Follow Route 77 south approx 22 miles to Route 20A. Turn left and Byrncliff is just down the street on your right. Turn right on Humphrey Rd.
Questions:
If you have any questions, call Erin Riddle at 607-372-5503.
For information about the workshop, contact Erin Riddle at 607-372-5503 or erinriddle@verizon.net