The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Mary H. July 2012 ********************************************************************* 1) VRG JOB LISTING: EDITOR LAYOUT JOB 2) THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL VRG VOLUNTEERS & INTERNS 3) VRG OUTREACH TO FAMILIES OF LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION STUDENTS 4) CHECK OUT ARTICLES ON OUR BLOG 5) VRG OUTREACH: SPORTS CARDIOVASCULAR AND WELLNESS NUTRITION CONFERENCE 6) VISIT THE VRG'S BOOTHS AT THESE LOCAL AND NATIONWIDE EVENTS 7) VRG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 8) SUPPORT VEGETARIANISM IN STYLE WITH VRG'S ZAZZLE COLLECTION 9) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DIETETIC INTERNS: L-CYSTEINE IN YOUR DIET 10) BEYOND MEAT: VEGGIE STRIPS FROM A CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND COMPANY 11) FREE HOLISITIC CLINIC IN BALTIMORE CITY - EVERY SECOND SUNDAY 12) UPCOMING LOCAL VEG HAPPENINGS 13) VEGAN DINNER DURING 2012 ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA ********************************************************************* 1) EDITOR LAYOUT JOB Vegan non-profit seeks part-time staff member knowledgeable in vegetarianism to coordinate, edit, design, and lay out quarterly Vegetarian Journal, plus miscellaneous editing and layout tasks. Must plan and complete projects on a strict deadline, work as part of a team, and be knowledgeable in Quark and Photoshop. Position is in Baltimore office. Five to ten hours per week. Send cover letter, salary requirements, and writing and layout samples to Editor Job, [email protected]; The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. ********************************************************************* 2) THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL VRG VOLUNTEERS A great big thank you to Morgan Hall, Hillary Blunt, Dorothy Kenny, and Jenny Saccenti (who brought her two young girls Fiona and Emma) to our June Volunteer Day. The determined team completed a mass mailing task and brought great spirit to The VRG office! Another thank you to intern Hillary Blunt and volunteer Dorothy Kenny for their participation at the VRG's outreach booth at the Living Classrooms Foundation Community Health Fair on June 9th. The VRG was once again able to host an outreach table at the Richmond Vegetarian Festival on June 23rd thanks to Elsa Spencer! We'd also like to extend our gratitude to Mark Rifkin, who helped make VRG's outreach display at NAVS Summerfest 2012, which was held between June 27th and July 1st. Thank you to our volunteers who make outreach possible.To get involved, email [email protected]. To support future outreach opportunities, donate at: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 3) VRG OUTREACH TO FAMILIES OF LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION STUDENTS By Hillary Blunt, VRG Intern Musical hits of today and yesterday filled the gymnasium of the Carmel Anthony Youth Development Center in Baltimore City on Saturday, June 9th at the CARE Community Health and Wellness Fair. I had the chance to represent The Vegetarian Resource Group and promote vegetarian diets with VRG volunteer Dorothy Kenney alongside several health education tables ranging from breast cancer awareness to health insurance to vegetarian diets. We enjoyed handing out coloring books to shy children adorned in tutus and brightly colored knee-socks. They came out of their shells when given the opportunity to perform a lively belly dancing routine. While talking to parents about vegetarianism and incorporating vegetables into childrens diets, we were pleased to hear that many did, in fact, eat vegetarian as much as they could. One mother expressed to us that she has trouble getting her daughter to eat any sort of fruits or vegetables. Without delay, Dorothy offered a potential solution: smoothies! Dorothy asked, Does your daughter like juice?" knowing if the bright fruits and vegetables are blended together in a yummy smoothie they would be more appealing to a young child. We also handed out a large number of materials to a teacher from Living Classrooms. He had been vegetarian for ten years, and made the transition to eating vegan three months ago. For as long as he has been working with Living Classrooms, he has been aswering questions on vegetarian diets for students so he took pamphlets to distribute to his class to use as tools for educating about what it means to be vegetarian and why some people choose to live that lifestyle. To volunteer at an upcoming VRG booth, contact Mary at [email protected] To donate and support these outreach booths and enable VRG to participate in even more events, donate at: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 4) CHECK OUT ARTICLES ON OUR BLOG 1. 2012 Scholarship Awarded to Iowa Student [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/07/09/vrg-awards-5000-vegetarian-scholarship-to-iowa-student/ ] 2. 2012 Scholarship Awarded to Washinton Student [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/07/06/vrg-awards-washington-student-5000-vegetarian-scholarship/ ] 3. Folic Acid In Pregnancy [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/06/20/folic-acid-in-pregnancy/ ] 4. "Vegabetic": Successful Vegan as a Type 1 Diabetic [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/06/14/the-vegabetic-successful-veganism-as-a-type-1-diabetic/ ] 5. Recipe: Sauteed Collard Greens and Tomatoes [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/06/06/sauteed-collard-greens-and-tomatoes/ ] 6. Advice for Exchange Students living in Central America [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/06/01/can-an-exchange-student-live-on-a-vegan-diet-in-costa-rica/ ] ********************************************************************* 5) VRG OUTREACH BOOTH AT SPORTS CARDIOVASCULAR AND WELLNESS NUTRITION CONFERENCE IN BALTIMORE This past spring The VRG had an outreach booth at the annual meeting of the Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) diatetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. We shared vegan information with sports dietitians who are now equiped with brochures, handouts, and endless articles from our website to use when counseling athlete clients. There were several significant conversations about vegetarian nutritional needs and even exchanges with dietitians who work for major companies that are developing vegetarian and vegan products. Thank you for volunteering to Amanda Gilley, Dorothy Kenney, Amanda Matte, and Jenny Saccenti, as well as Debra Wasserman and Charles Stahler. To volunteer at an upcoming VRG booth, contact Mary at [email protected] To donate and support these outreach booths and enable VRG to participate in even more events, donate at: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 6) VISIT THE VRG'S BOOTHS AT THESE LOCAL AND NATIONWIDE EVENTS Festival season is here! We would be thrilled if you came by our booth to talk with VRG volunteers, check out special book offers, and take home free handouts and magazines! Volunteers are needed for these events, if you would like to sign up email Mary at [email protected] MARYLAND AREA EVENTS: 32nd Street Farmers Market July 14 in the Waverly Neighborhood of Baltimore City 7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. [ http://www.32ndstreetmarket.org/ ] Taking Action For Animals National Conference July 27 - 30 in Washington, DC [ http://www.hsus.com/tafa ] Animal Rights National Conference August 2 - 5 in Alexandria, VA [ http://www.arconference.org/ ] DC Veg Fest September 22 in Washington, DC 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. [ http://dcvegfest.com/ ] VRG's Thanksgiving Potluck North Baltimore Mennonite Church, 4615 Roland Ave (21210) November 18 -Sunday- in Baltimore, MD 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. NATIONWIDE EVENTS: Chicago Vegetarian Food Festival August 11th and 12th in Chicago, IL [ http://www.veggiefestchicago.org ] Bethlehem Vegetarian Festival September 8 in Lehigh Valley, PA [ http://www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com/calendar/vegfest ] Boulder Green Streets September 16 in Boulder, CO [ http://bouldergreenstreets.org/ ] AND Food and Nutrition Conference October 6 - 9 Philadelphia, PA [ http://www.eatright.org/fnce/ ] For information on VRG's vegan dinner during the conference visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/05/11/vrgs-vegan-dinner-in-philadelphia-oct-7-2012/ ] 40th IVU International Vegetarian Congress October 5 - 8 in San Francisco, CA World Vegetarian Festival 2012 October 6 - 7 San Francisco, CA [ http://www.sfvs.org/wvd/ ] NY Capital Region Vegetarian Expo November 17 in Albany, NY [ http://www.nyvegetarianexpo.org/ ] To donate and support these outreach booths and enable VRG to participate in even more events, donate at: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 7) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES For more information about the following and other chances to contribute, email Mary VRG's Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] To work with like-minded folks on clerical tasks that help us get ready for outreach events, communicate with our members, and connect with veggie communities around the country come to Volunteer Days in The VRG Office! Email Mary at [email protected] for info on the July date. Example tasks include, assisting with mass mailings, helping with local and national restaurant guide, preparing materials for events, and packing for outreach booths. Looking ahead to the fall, we would appreciate help with the planning, marketing, and day-of set up/clean up for our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck, which will take place on Sunday November 18th in Roland Park of Baltimore. ********************************************************************* 8) SUPPORT VEGETARIANISM IN STYLE WITH VRG'S ZAZZLE COLLECTION by Rebecca Kaplan, VRG Intern The Vegetarian Resource Group has a new way for you to spread your beliefs, using your chest as a message board! The VRG recently opened a shop on Zazzle, an internet store that lets users print custom designs onto T-shirts and other merchandise. At VRG's online store, [ http://www.zazzle.com/gifts?ch=vegresgroup ], you can currently purchase three different T-shirt designs, including one that reads "Vegetarians Have Good Hearts", and one with the VRG's logo. You can also buy buttons, magnets, and mugs with logos designed by VRG. They make a great gift for a budding vegetarian! The best part about Zazzle is that each item is custom printed, so if you click on the item in the store, you can choose the type of T-shirt, button, magnet or mug it is printed on, including 51 styles of T-shirts. To order, visit: [ http://www.zazzle.com/gifts?ch=vegresgroup ] ********************************************************************* 9) VISIT FROM U OF MARYLAND DIETETIC INTERNS: L-CYSTEINE IN YOUR DIET As we mentioned in last month's newsletter, The VRG office was visited by 10 UMD Dietetic Interns on May 14th for an information session on vegetarian and vegan diets that would better enable them to counsel veg clients in the future. One of the soon to be RD's reflected on the discussion on reading food labels and deciphering ingredients, specifically the ingredient l-cysteine. To read her write up, visit: [ http://umdieteticinternship.blogspot.com/2012/05/l-cysteine-in-your-diet-lastweek-my.html ] ********************************************************************* 10) BEYOND MEAT: VEGGIE STRIPS FROM A CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND COMPANY By Jeanne Yacoubou, MS, VRG Research Directer Beyond Meat, from Savage River, Inc., a new meat analog company founded by Ethan Brown and based in Cumberland, Maryland, began out of concern for farm animals. Spending weekends as a child on his family's farm, Ethan Brown grew increasingly concerned about the plight of animals raised for food. He eventually became vegan. Unsatisfied with meat analogs on the market, he decided to start a company that offered something "more realistic, tastier and cheaper." Made from soy, pea protein, amaranth, and carrot fiber with a few other vegan ingredients, Beyond Meat Veggie Chicken Strips, will appeal to vegans and vegetarians as well as mainstream consumers looking to incorporate meatless meals into their diets while maintaining the taste and texture of meat," according to Brown. In Fall 2012, the product will be available to consumers as a retail item at Whole Foods Markets in Northern California. Further expansion to other Whole Foods Markets, mainstream supermarkets, convenience stores, and similar establishments, is planned. To read Jeanne's full article on Beyond Meat, visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/blog ] For updates on Beyond Meats: [ http://gobeyondmeat.com/ ] To donate and support VRG's research efforts: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 11) FREE HOLISITIC CLINIC IN BALTIMORE CITY - EVERY SECOND SUNDAY The Natural Path Holistic Wellness Center is hosting a free holistic wellness clinic every 2nd Sunday from July through December from 12 P.M to 4 P.M. The mission of this organization is to assist in the healing process of individuals in need because money should not be a barrier to quality natural treatment. Services & workshops include: nutritional counseling, holistic living consultation, reiki, relaxation therapy, natural pregnancy, yoga, tai chi, and much more! Upcoming Dates: August 12th, September 9th, October 7th, November 11th, and December 9th. Address: 3333 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21218 For more information call Dr. Akua at (410) 435-9647 or visit: [ http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Natural-Path-Holistic-Wellness-Center/211722695550518 ] ********************************************************************* 12) UPCOMING LOCAL VEG HAPPENINGS A rotating vegan potluck in the greater Baltimore area is happy to open their doors to families who are interested in a brunch or late afternoon gathering to allow kids, parents, and peers to share information, ideas, and support. To be added to the monthly potluck announcement email Dana Shaw: [email protected] July 15, Sunday 10 AM - 1 PM, Veggie Gourmet Cooking Class with Mimi Clark. Breakfast & Brunch, start your day the healthy way. Past classes have included: Eggless Benedict, Omlettes, French Toast, Whole Grain Waffles & Pancakes, Polenta Fries, Quiche, Crepes, Hash Brown Casserole, Overnight Oatmeal, Homemade Granola, Sticky Buns, Muffins, Scones, Smoothies, milks, and more! Regularly: $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, COK members. For availability: email [email protected] or call (703) 643-2713. Checks payable to: Mimi Clark, 9302 Hallston Ct. Fairfax Station, VA 22039. More information: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ] July 18, Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Vegan Meet Up hosted by EarthSave Baltimore. This group welcomes anyone interested in learning about healthy eating. vegan Meetup will be at Mr. Chan Szechuan restaurant at 1000 Reisterstown Rd. in Pikesville, which has great tasting vegetarian and vegan choices. If you have a question, contact organizer Don Robertson: [email protected] or 410-252-3043. [ http://earthsavebaltimore.org/node/71 ] July 20, Friday 6:30 P.M. Dine Kind Vegan Potluck. Hosted by Jill Stankis from David's Natural Market. This group gathers in Harford County on the third Friday of the month at Fallston Unitarian Church: 1127 Old Fallston Road Fallston, MD 21047. Please bring a dish, recipe, minimum $3 donation and come enjoy this welcoming event with guest speakers. For more details, call (410) 836-0808. [ http://www.facebook.com/pages/DineKind/128952760505552 ] July 21st, Sunday 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Veg Dinner Series hosted by EarthSave. Vegetarian Potluck and presentation with cooking demo on "Eating for Wellness & Prevention", by Certified Health Coach Sharon McRae & wellness instructor Cher Hunter, who teaches at CCBC. Dinner guests are asked to bring a vegan dish to share along with a donation of $5 (members $2). You may RSVP by calling (410) 252-3043 or by emailing [email protected]. This event is held the last Saturday of the month at the Learning Center of Your Prescription for Health, 10210 S. Dolfield Rd in Owings Mills. November 18, Sunday 5:00 - 8:00 P.M VRG's Annual Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck at North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park, 4615 Roland Ave Baltimore, 21210. Guests are asked to bring a vegan dish that serves 4+. Dont forget a serving spoon and your own reusable plate/utensils. Admission is $4 and children under 16 are admitted free. Volunteers needed before and after for set up/ clean up. To volunteer please email Mary, [email protected] or call (410) 366-8343. ********************************************************************* 13) VEGAN DINNER DURING 2012 A.N.D. CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA On Sunday October 7, 2012 at 6:00 P.M., The VRG will host a vegan feast during the annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly ADA) at Singapore Vegetarian Restaurant, about one block from the Philadelphia Convention Center. VEGAN BUFFET MENU House Wonton Soup Hot and Sour Soup Curry Dumpling Spring Roll Sesame Noodles Salad Singapore "Pepper Steak" General Tao's "Chicken" with Broccoli Vegetable Lo Mein Chinese and American Greens Coconut "Shrimp and Chicken" Brown Rice, White Rice, Tea, Oranges Cost: $20 per person To register: Pay online at [ http://www.vrg.org/donate ] (and write in "Singapore" and names of attendees in the comments/notes) You can also reserve by calling (410) 366-8343 Monday to Friday, 9-5. Or by mailing a check to The VRG, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. *Seating is limited. Menu subject to change. ********************************************************************* ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests and book sales. The VEGETARIAN JOURNAL, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership in The VRG. (For more information, please see the VEGETARIAN JOURNAL online at [ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] ) To sign up for The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ] To sign up for The VRG's Maryland Email Newsletter, please visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/local/ ] We are also on Facebook and Twitter!! [ http://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ] [ http://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp ] If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at: The Vegetarian Resource Group P.O. Box 1463 Baltimore, MD 21203 Phone: (410) 366-8343 Fax: (410) 366-8804 E-mail: [email protected], Website: [ http://www.vrg.org ] To donate: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565 ] Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2012 The contents of this newsletter, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own. 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