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TAFA Wrap Up

Well..I was unfortunately unable to attend all of TAFA this year. But as usual it was nice to be around so many like minded people and vegans too! I was able to get a few of the sessions, I was able to here After Michael Vick: Combating Animal Fighting which was very good and had a lot of good news on combating animal fighting, especially about the stiffer penalties that almost all the states have past. Another one of my favorite sessions this year was Speaking Out for Farm Animals which also had good news on the farm animal front about  laws passed in several states banning the use of gestation crates and veal crates. And about something called “Prop 2″ in California which will ban veal crates, battery cages, and gestation crates! THIS IS BIG! You can find out more about it here http://www.humanecalifornia.org. This will be a big win on the animal front and we can only hope that more states will follow.

Now we can’t forget about the food, I would have to say this year was the best. I missed the banquet but can only imagine what it was like compared to what we had for lunch. I love sandwiches so I am going with day one lunch as my favorite, very very good! I am not sure who catered but hats off to ya!

We would love to hear your thoughts on this years TAFA.

July 23, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, Events | 1 Comment 

This Weekends Events

Here is a rundown of whats happening this weekend. [pretty much just TAFA] know of something else going on let me know tim@dcvegan.com

Taking Action For Animals > July 19th - 21st

So much has happened for animal protection in the last year, and it’s time to gather together to push the cause forward. After the Michael Vick case exposed the world to illegal dogfighting, learn what you can do to combat animal fighting in your community. After the slaughter of sick and crippled cows led to the largest recall of meat in our nation’s history, learn what you can do to protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse. As the November election approaches, learn about animal issues that will be on the ballot and how you can pass laws to protect animals.

During the conference you can network with national leaders and hundreds of grassroots activists. The conference’s convenient location allows easy access to the entire DC area.

July 16, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, Benefit, Events | Leave a Comment 

Taking Action For Animals

Taking Action for Animals ConferenceTaking Action For Animals (TAFA) is right around the corner, July 19-21. This year its will be held in Arlington Virginia. My wife and I usually volunteer at TAFA but this year we decide not to. This year we wanted to be able to listen to more of the speakers, you always miss that one speaker that you wanted to here while its your time to volunteer. There are going to be more than 75 speakers this year, including

  • Gene Baur, president and founder of Farm Sanctuary, author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food
  • U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), 2007 Humane Legislator of the Year
  • Jarrod Cooper, safety for the Oakland Raiders
  • Karen Dawn, founder of DawnWatch, author of Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals
  • Rory Freedman, author of Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bitch in the Kitch
  • Jana Kohl, author of A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere
  • Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States
  • Joe Trippi, political consultant, author of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet and the Overthrow of Everything
  • Stephanie Vance, The Advocacy Guru at Advocacy Associates, author of Government by the People: How to Communicate with Congress
  • And many more!

Hope to see you there!

[http://www.takingactionforanimals.org]

June 23, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, Events | Leave a Comment