1) NOTE FROM 2014 VRG VEGETARIAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
From Izzy Pezzulo 2014 VRG Scholarship Winner
I'll never forget how the VRG Scholarship continues to change my life. I'm
now attending the University of Richmond, where I'm currently rocking the vegan
lifestyle and looking to promote it by baking my peers vegan cookies, and
potentially starting a vegetarian society on campus.
Without VRG, all of this might not have been possible, and I am truly grateful.
Over the holiday I've had time to reflect on the parts of my life that are
so influential to who I am today. I owe VRG a huge thanks for making me
successful in my switch to veganism, and now my education as well.
-Izzy
To see Izzy's past work, go to
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2014/05/12/isabella-pezzulo-is-a-5000-vrg-college-scholarship-winner-from-florida/ ]
Deadline for the 2015 scholarship contest is February 20, 2015. For details,
go to
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
If you would like to apply for a needs based paid internship, go to
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/eleanor_wolff_scholarship.php ]
If you would like to donate towards scholarships, internships, or other VRG
go to
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
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2) VEGETARIAN VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP WINNER/NEW CONTEST
Prerana is a winner of The Vegetarian Resource Group Video Contest. Prerana
stated: I am an 11 year old girl. I am a vegetarian, and I am proud to be
so. I am also very passionate about it as I am against animal cruelty. I have
made a video to promote vegetarianism and hope to spread the message to the
masses. I love all living things, and cannot bear hurting even a little ant.
Then how can I eat a chicken, or a lamb? Even the thought of the agony and
fear they must be going through when they are butchered to be eaten makes
me very very sad. Though I admit that sometimes I get tempted when all my
friends eat meat during parties, I stand by what
I believe in and am proud
to say that I have never given in to temptation.
See videos at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php#pai ]
You can be next year's VRG video winner! The next contest deadline is
July 15, 2015. For more information on how to apply and the rules surrounding
the contest, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]
For information about our $10,000 scholarship contest for high school seniors,
see:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
Deadline is February 20, 2015.
If you would like to support VRG internships or our video scholarship contest,
please donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
Join The Vegetarian Resource Group at:
[
http://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]
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3) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- Great Sage Benefit Day
Clarksville, MD
Sunday, February 22, 2015
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/480049368803875 ]
- Valley Vegfest
Northampton, MA
Saturday, March 28, 2015
- Richmond Vegfes
Richmond, VA
Saturday, June 20, 2015
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nashville, TN
October 3 - 6, 2015
[
http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina at [email protected].
If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
.
Donations can also be sent to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Or call: (410) 366-8343.
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4) WHITE CASTLE LAUNCHES VEGGIE SLIDER IN ALL OF THEIR RESTAURANTS
White Castle announced that they are launching a Veggie Slider in all of their restaurants
December 30, 2014. They said, "This past summer we tested the Veggie Slider
in select New York and New Jersey Castles ... interest exceeded our expectations...
the Veggie Slider is... a Dr. Praeger's veggie burger."
These are the Ingredients for the Veggie Slider (Plain) according to White
Castle:
- Carrots
- Onions
- String Beans
- Oat Bran
- Soybeans
- Zucchini
- Peas
- Broccoli
- Corn
- Soy Flour
- Spinach
- Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
- Red Pepper
- Arrowroot
- Corn Starch
- Garlic
- Corn Meal
- Salt
- Parsley
- Black Pepper
Hamburger Bun:
- Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour
- (Malted Barley Flour
- Niacin
- Reduced Iron
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Riboflavin
- Folic Acid)
- Water
- Sugar
- Soybean Oil
Contains 2% or Less of The Following:
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- And Diglycerides (DATEM)
- Calcium Sulfate
- Enzymes
- Ascorbic Acid
- Potassium Iodate
- L-Cysteine
- Azodicarbonamide (ADA)
Sweet Thai Sauce:
- Water
- Sugar
- Modified Food Starch
- Soy Sauce (wheat
- soybeans
- salt)
- Lemon Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Dehydrated Red Bell
- Pepper
- Maltodextrin
- Citric Acid
- Dehydrated Onion
- Red Chili Pepper
- Tomato
- Powder
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Annatto and Paprika Extract (Color)
- Xanthan
- Gum
- Thai Chili Flakes
- Garlic Extract
- Spice Extract
- Contains (less than)
- 2% of Silicone Dioxide (Anticaking)
Note that the Ranch Dressing has buttermilk solids and the Honey Mustard has
egg yolks.
They will be using a separate, dedicated spatula with a green handle for the
Veggie Sliders only.
Also see
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2014/09/02/update-on-white-castles-veggies-sliders/ ]
For information about other quick service chains, see
[ http://www.vrg.org/fastfoodinfo.php ]
For information about vegetarian restaurants, see
[ http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php ]
To vote for your favorite chain, vote at
[ http://www.vrg.org/vote/index.php ]
To support The Vegetarian Resource Group research and outreach, join at
[ http://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]
To donate, go to [ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
The contents of this posting, our website 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 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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6) VEGAN MEALS FOR YOU, PROCEEDS FOR VRG -- GREAT SAGE BENEFIT DAY, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015 IN MARYLAND
Support The Vegetarian Resource Group while enjoying your favorite vegan dishes
from Great Sage! On Sunday, February 22, 2015, Great Sage in Clarksville,
MD will be generously donating 10% of the day's proceeds to VRG. Try their
'Crabbie' Grilled Cheese, "a layer of [their] famous 'crab cake' between sharp
cashew 'cheddar,' baby spinach, and whole wheat toast" or their Oatmeal Cookie
Pancakes, "topped with soy whip and served with a caramel glaze"!
You can check out the rest of Great Sage's amazing all-vegan menu items here:
[ http://greatsage.com/menu/ ]
Great Sage is located at:
5809 Clarksville Square Drive
Clarksville, MD 21029
and open 10 AM - 9 PM on Sunday.
Although this will not be a formal group gathering, our Outreach Coordinator,
Nina, and other VRG volunteers will be available during brunch hours (10 AM - 3 PM)
to answer any questions you may have or to just chat! We will also have copies
of the Vegetarian Journal and literature available for you to take home. We
look forward to seeing you and thank you in advance for your support!
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7) BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our
monthly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift
of just $10 a month by going to www.vrg.org/donate. You will be part of a
network of givers who support our outreach efforts on an ongoing basis. These
donations allow us to continue vegan education in a wide variety of venues
including schools, doctor and dietitian offices, libraries, various professional
conferences, animal rights events, health fairs, environmental festivals,
and much more. Thank you for your support!
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8) 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/. ]
We are also on Facebook and Twitter!!
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:
[ http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2015 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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9) ABOUT VRG-NEWS
VRG-NEWS is the e-mail newsletter of The Vegetarian Resource Group. This is
an announcement list so subscriber messages are not accepted by the list.
If you have a technical question about the list, please contact us at [email protected].
If you have any suggestions, ideas, or corrections to VRG-NEWS, please direct
them to [email protected]. Thanks!
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If you are a new subscriber, you might enjoy reading past issues of VRG-NEWS
online at
[ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]
Contents of VRG-NEWS are copyright 2015 by The Vegetarian Resource Group.
The newsletter may be freely distributed in electronic or print form provided
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Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203
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