Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 Calling all activists for a Gentle Thanksgiving [input] [input] [input] [input] [input] [input] [input] We need activists to distribute Gentle Thanksgiving gift baskets to localtalk show hosts. It's fun and it's a great opportunity to meet your media,and to reduce the number of animals abused and killed for America's dinnertable. Background information and the procedure involved are noted below.FARM, with the kind cooperation of Now and Zen, Turtle Island Foods, FarmSanctuary, and other organizations, is continuing our annual tradition ofdistributing Gentle Thanksgiving gift baskets to selected media. Eachbasket contains a mock turkey with trimmings, a copy of the " Making of aTurkey " video, and vegan literature.Here is the procedure (with more details upon registering):1) Obtain the name, position, show, station, and contact information of themore influential talk show hosts, weather anchors, food editors, or otherpopular media characters in your area2) Register with our Communications Director Laurelee Blanchard atLaurelee, or 888-543-6325, providing the above information aswell as your contact information and organization (if any)3) Once you receive Laurelee's aproval, ask the approved folks whether theywould be interested in receiving a Gentle Thanksgiving gift basketcontaining a mock turkey dinner and information on meatless Thanksgiving4) Report your findings to Laurelee, who will then arrange for shipping the'turkeys', video tape, and literature, as well as detailed instructions5) Once you receive the materials, arrange a date/time for each delivery,pick up the free 'turkeys' at a local health food store or coop, get baskets, and prepare the meals, according to the instructions provided.6) Report the results to Laurelee, so she can include you in our national 'media blitz.'Enjoy! And thank you for caring enough. Alex Hershaft, PhD Alex Find a job, post your resume on Careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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