AR2005 Final Program Schedule Posted

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AR2005 Update

 

FINAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE POSTED

The final

program schedule for the Animal Rights 2005 National Conference is

now posted at www.AR2005.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

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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