We are pleased to announce the opening of early
registration for the Animal Rights 2005 National Conference Please visit
www.AR2005.org and take advantage of the current discounted registration
rate!
The conference will be held on July 7-11 at the superb
Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles. Special features include fabulous
accommodation rates with free dog beds, cruelty-free personal care
products, discounted vegan meals, discounted parking, free airport
shuttle, and use of the hotel's magnificent Grand Ballroom and Video
Theater, with exhibits in one hall. More than a thousand people
representing 80 groups are expected.
The schedule will begin with the Welcome Reception and
Opening Plenary on Thursday evening and close with the Sunday evening
Awards Banquet and Farewell Reception. Other features will include
plenaries, workshops, rap sessions, campaign reports, videos, exhibits,
Newcomer Orientation, Employment Clearinghouse, Networking Receptions, and
musical interludes. A number of post-conference activities including
seminars, special interest meetings, and demos, are planned by several
groups for Monday, July 11.
The daily program will run along the traditional Issues,
Organizing, Remedies, Raps/Reports, Videos, Exhibits tracks, but there
will be ample time for socializing, networking, and scheduling special
meetings. Key speakers signed up thus far include Lorri Bauston, Steve
Best, Michael Budkie, Theo Capaldo, Karen Davis, Karen Dawn, Tim Gorski,
Michael Greger, Alex Hershaft, Pattrice Jones, Elliot Katz, Howard Lyman,
Paul Watson.
In this critical transition time for our movement, we
expect a superb conference, with ample opportunities for learning,
networking, strategizing, and "recharging batteries." This year, your
presence is more important than ever. Be there for the animals and bring a
friend!
We look forward to seeing you all in LA, Alex Hershaft -
for the AR2005 Management Team
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