AR2005 Final Program Schedule Posted

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AR2005 FINAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE POSTED

 

The final program schedule for the Animal Rights 2005 National

Conference is now posted at

http://www.arConference.org/schedulespeakers5.html.

 

Here are some program highlights:

 

* Famed Radio/TV Host Casey Kasem will receive the " Celebrity

Animal Advocate of the Year " Award.

* Jill Robinson of the Animals Asia Foundation will recount

how she saved the Chinese Moon bears.

* Best Friends Society Founder Michael Mountain will talk

about the rapidly growing " No-Kill " movement.

* Greenpeace co-founder Paul Watson will show dramatic footage

of Canadian seal slaughter.

* Former slaughterhouse worker Virgil Butler will explain why

he joined the animal rights movement.

* Key movement leaders will discuss the merits and drawbacks

of more aggressive liberation tactics.

* Several video documentaries will be premiered, including

McLibel and Mad Cowboy.

 

Please register online (at http://www.arConference.org/register.htm) or

at 888-FARM-USA by June 15 to take advantage of the current discounted 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. Nearly a thousand people representing 80 groups are expected.

 

The program 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,

Receptions, and musical interludes. There will be ample time for

socializing, networking, and scheduling special meetings.

Post-conference activities including seminars and demos, are planned for

Monday, July 11.

 

Key speakers signed up thus far include Lorri Bauston, Michael Budkie,

Theo Capaldo, Lawrence Carter-Long, Karen Davis, Karen Dawn, Tippi

Hedren, Alex Hershaft, Steve Hindi, Kevin Jonas, Pattrice Jones, Elliot

Katz, Greg Lawson, Howard Lyman, Anthony Marr, Michael Mountain, Lauren

Ornelas, Ava Park, Martin Rowe, Jerry Vlasak, Paul Watson, and Persia White.

 

In this critical time for our movement, we expect a superb conference,

with ample time for learning, networking, and " recharging batteries. " Be

there for the animals and bring a friend!

 

We look forward to seeing you all in LA, Alex Hershaft - for AR2005

Management Team

 

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