Join Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM), In Defense of Animals (IDA) and 60 other organizations; 4-day event focuses on issues, organizing, remedies

Animal Rights 2007 National Conference
July 19 - 23 Los Angeles CA

Animal Rights 2007 is one of the animal protection movement's major national conferences. It is a forum for sharing knowledge, reporting on progress, discussing strategies and tactics, networking, and "recharging our batteries."

* World's largest and oldest Animal Rights Conference
* 100 Sessions, including workshops, raps, reports
* 80 Speakers from all sectors of the animal protection movement
* Celebrity and activist awards * AR Hall of Fame
* 60 Videos *80 Free Exhibits *Vegan Meals
* Cruelty-Free Shopping *Musical Entertainment

Program Features

The four-day program features nearly 100 presenters from more than 60 organizations representing all factions of our movement. They appear in eight Plenary Sessions, 50 Workshops, 30 Campaign Reports, and 7 Rap Sessions. Other program elements include Exhibits, Videos, Newcomer Orientation, Group Workouts, Strategy Meetings, Networking Receptions, Awards Banquet, and entertainment by animal rights musicians.

The program opens on Thursday, July 19, at 4pm with the Welcome Reception, followed by the Opening Plenary. It closes on Sunday evening, July 22, with the Awards Banquet and Closing Reception. Several groups are planning Post-Conference Activities, including intensive seminars and a demonstration, on Monday, July 23.

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the daily schedule begins with a Group Workout at 7:30 or a swim in the pool. Workshops, Rap Sessions, and Campaign Reports run between 9am - 12noon and 1:30 - 5:30pm. The Plenary Sessions are scheduled between 7:20 - 9:30pm, leaving ample time to socialize and network during meals and the Networking Receptions.

Workshops Along Three Tracks: Issues, Organizing, Remedies

The workshops are configured along three tracks: Issues, Organizing,Remedies. The Issues track covers various types of animal abuses and the underlying issues. The Organizing track seeks to improve personal and organizational effectiveness. The Remedies track addresses campaign strategies and outreach to various constituencies. Rap Sessions and Campaign Reports engage participants in debates about controversial issues and current campaigns.

The Thursday plenary provides a history of our movement and reviews of recent progress and prospects in key areas. The Friday plenary focuses on a discussion of movement priorities and tactics as well as plans for nullifying the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.

Journey from Compassion to Action

Key movement pioneers will describe their journey from compassion to action at the Saturday plenary. The Sunday Awards Banquet will feature winners of the Animal Rights Hall of Fame, Grassroots, Youth, and Celebrity Awards.

Selected Speakers - Giant Figures in the Animal Protection Movement

The Selected Speakers list is in formation. It reads like a Who's Who in the animal protection movement.

Selected Speakers (List in Formation):

Rita Anderson - In Defense of Animals
Kari Bagnall - Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Lorri Bauston - Animal Acres
Jeremy Beckham - Primate Freedom
Nikki Bollaert - fundraising consultant
Mitchell Bolt - The Turtle Guy
Share Bond - author 'An Earth Divided'
Harold Brown - Farm Sanctuary
Karen Brown - Karen Brown Show
Michael Budkie - Stop Animal Exploitation Now!
Emma Clifford - Animal Balance
Rick Corbett - animal rights activist
Jill Cooney - In Defense of Animals
Karen Davis - United Poultry Concerns
Debra Erenberg - Rainforest Action Network
Jane Garrison - Animal Rescue
Joe Gaziano - SPEAK
Tim Gorski - Rattle the Cage Productions
Tammy Grimes - Dogs Deserve Better
George Guimaraes - VEDDAS (Brazil)
Virginia Handley - Paw PAC
Camille Hankins - Win Animal Rights
David Hayden - No Compromise
Janeen Rae Heller - musician
Alex Hershaft - FARM
Marc Johnson - Foster Parrots
Pattrice Jones - Eastern Shore Sanctuary
Elliot Katz - In Defense of Animals
Shannon Keith - Animal Rescue, Media & Education
Marti Kheel - Feminists for Animal Rights
Andrew Knight - Animals Count
Michael Kobliska - SHARK
Charlotte Laws - League for Earth & Animal Protection
Greg Lawson - ACT Radio
Jacquie Lewis - SPEAK
Bob Linden - Go Vegan radio
Andrea Lindsey - SHAC7 Support Committee
Rosemary Lowe - Peace and Justice For Animals
Howard Lyman - Voice For a Viable Future
Erik Marcus - author 'Meat Market'
Anthony Marr - HOPE-CARE Foundation
Tamara Matheson - Global Justice For Animals
Armaiti May - veterinarian
Johanna McCloy - Soy Happy
Dana McPhall - Campaign Humane
Erica Meier - Compassion Over Killing
Dawn Moncrief - FARM
John Morlino - The ETHIC
Christine Morrissey - East Bay Animal Advocates
Peter Muller - League of Humane Voters
Eva Najera - CRIAA Mexico
Vivianne Nantel - Light Of Oneness Foundation
Alice Ng - Animals Asia Foundation
Robert Nixon - animal legislative lobbyist
Jack Norris - Vegan Outreach
lauren Ornelas - Food Empowerment Project
Rey Ortega - Sunflour Baking Company
Bryan Pease - Animal Protection & Rescue League
Kristie Phelps - In Defense of Animals
Daphne Plump - news reporter
Will Potter - freelance journalist
Eric Prescott - An Animal-Friendly Life
Dallas Rising - lifestyle coach
Kath Rogers - Animal Protection & Rescue League
Dave Rolsky - Compassionate Action For Animals
Nathan Runkle - Mercy For Animals
Christine Schwamberger - lawyer/lobbyist
Kim Sheridan - Compassion Circle
Brenda Shoss - Kinship Circle
Scott Smith - freelance journalist
Doll Stanley - In Defense of Animals
Veda Stram - Animals Voice
Kim Sturla - Animal Place
Susan Tellem - Animal Tortoise Rescue
Cheri Thompson - Healing Species
Roland Vincent - animal attorney
Shawn Vougeot - Sing for Animals
Paul Watson - Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Steven Whitman - Animal Rights International
Odette Wilkens - Equal Justice Alliance
Nathan Winograd - No Kill Solutions
Bruce Zeman - In Defense of Animals

An Energizing and Life-Changing Event

So much talent and experience at one event, added together with the experience and ideas that each of us can bring, promises to make Animal Rights 2007 an energizing, and possibly life-changing, experience.

Find out more at their website, including speaker bios and travel and lodging info:
http://www.arconference.org/

Contact:
info@arconference.org
888-FARMUSA

Posted by Patricia Haddock, Best Friends Network

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