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2) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS
To volunteer at VRG booths, please contact Brigette at [email protected]
To support The Vegetarian Resource Group outreach, please donate at
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
Or join at
[ http://www.vrg.org/member/cabdacae.php ]
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3) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VRG VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to the following VRG Volunteers, for all of your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group's activities such as HTML work, restaurant guide entries, doing blog postings, staffing booths, translating articles into Spanish, etc.
- Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
- Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
- Arnold Alper, MD
- Jane Michalek
- Suzanne Hengen
- Brad Scott
- Catherine Conway
- Jerry Marcus
- Wayne Smeltz
- Stuart Stahler
- Michaela Sadlowski
- Carole Hamlin
- Robin Patalon
- Marissa Thobe
- Laneece Hurd
- Anna Lam
- Nicole Turner
- Catherine Conway
- Natalie Evans
- Matt Baker
- Casey Brown
- Suzanne DeFelice
- Josephine Hoffman
- David Milner
- Franco Smeriglio
- Whitney Blomquist
- Natalie Allen
- Laura McGuiness
- Shani Stewart
- Jenny Saccenti
- Zeke Frost
- Larry Miller
- Julia Matthew
- Kay Stepkin
- Nanette Blanchard
- Karen Peissinger
To volunteer at VRG booths, please contact Brigette at [email protected]
To support Vegetarian Resource Group outreach, donate at
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
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4) EVEN VEGANS DIE
Even Vegans Die, co-authored with Carol J. Adams and Virginia Messina, and with a foreword by Dr. Michael Greger, is a compassionate and practical guide for all vegans - and anyone who has a health routine that they think will help them never get sick.
Even Vegans Die empowers vegans, runners, yoga enthusiasts and their loved ones to make the best decisions regarding their own health, their advocacy, and their legacy. By addressing issues of disease shaming and body shaming, it presents a manifesto for building a more compassionate, diverse, and effective community.
The book celebrates the benefits of a plant-based diet while acknowledging that even vegans can get sick. You will learn how to make the health care decisions that are right for you, how to ensure your efforts to help animals and the planet will not end after you die, and how to provide compassionate care for yourself and for others in the face of serious illness.
This book offers practical, thoughtful, and sensitive advice on creating a will, mourning, receiving care and care giving. Without shying away from the reality of death, this book offers a message that remains uplifting and hopeful for all animal advocates, and all those who care about them.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who encouraged me as I was creating this book with my two brilliant co-authors, and for everyone who will be buying a copy soon. I am confident that you will learn something new or at least feel supported and better equipped to face illness, aging, loss, and grief - and advocacy for what matters most to you.
I hope you will want to order a copy today You can buy the Kindle version now ($5.99) or order the paperback ($14) .
[ https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_rsis_1_5?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=even+vegans+die&sprefix=even+%2Caps%2C196 ]
You can also buy the book from the publisher, Lantern Books
[ https://lanternbooks.presswarehouse.com/books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=511453 ]
With gratitude,
Patti
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5) OHIO STUDENT RECEIVES $5,000 VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
On Easter at five years old Samantha Illius looked up from her family meal and complimented the food her mom and grandmother slaved over in the kitchen. Her uncle said, “It's baby cow.” “Needless to say, I was sickened by meat and scarred by this event for the remainder of my life,” stated Samantha. After a five year struggle with her family because she had allergies to nuts and soy, Samantha became a strict vegetarian at ten.
In sixth grade Samantha started putting vegetarian brochures into mailboxes and continued in other housing developments throughout high school. She put out information in her church and started a business [ http://www.gottahavsoaps.weebly.com ]
selling cruelty free vegan soap.
Her Vice-Principal said, “I am familiar with her impact on our school lunches. She came to me ” and I guided her toward the business director for our district. She took off from there. She scheduled meetings with the director and our head kitchen staff. She persuaded them to provide additional vegetarian selections which proved to be a success. Because of her influence, more and more students are benefiting from vegetarianism.”
Samantha was told by the school district business department that her meatless efforts have had an impact and that over $22,000 of the school's lunch budgets have shifted over to purchasing non-meat alternatives as opposed to animal products. At her school's health fair, she requested samples from Dole Food company, and gave away 720 fruit cups and 480 cans of pineapple juice, as well as materials such as a vegetarian food pyramid.
Samantha has given numerous vegetarian presentations in and out of her city, including over 20 in January of this year. A biased reference stated, “Not only has Samantha stood up in front of hundreds and hundreds of kids, but she sets up every single presentation on her own. She just walks into a school and speaks with administrators, always following up. And you know how hard it is getting around the bureaucracy of public schools …”
Samantha has a long term dream of becoming a writer who inspires open-mindedness and acceptance in others. She states, “With this I hope to make the world a more loving and caring place. In my free time I completed a manuscript after three years and countless drafts, which I'm finally working to garner publication for ... I will continue vegetarianism and changing lives as long as I live.”
The deadline for the next Vegetarian Resource Group college scholarship contest for high school seniors is February 20, 2018. For details and information about other winners, see:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
To support Vegetarian Resource Group internships and scholarships, donate at
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
and indicate the purpose.
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6) HOST FOR VEGETARIAN EXCHANGE STUDENT NEEDED
My name is Laura, and I am the Special Services Director for OCEAN (Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations), which is a non-profit organization that sponsors foreign exchange students, ages 15-18, and places them in volunteer host families and high schools throughout the U.S. for a semester or academic year. We are currently seeking a volunteer host family for a young man from Spain who is a vegetarian and would like to live with a host family who follows similar dietary practices. We are therefore seeking a host family for him who would be able to accommodate his request. This can be anywhere in the United States.
| Student's Name: | ALEX |
| Age upon Arrival in the U.S.: | 16 |
| Home Country: | SPAIN |
| Grade of Enrollment: | 12th |
| Interests: | Soccer, basketball. He is interested in learning to play American football. |
Please feel free to visit our website at
[ http://www.ocean-intl.org ]
for more information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail (
[email protected]) or by phone at 1-888-996-2326, Ext. 5. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Laura
Special Services Director
OCEAN
2101 E. Broadway Road, Suite 6
Tempe, AZ 85282-1735
Phone: (480) 907-7285 Fax: (480) 907-7526
Toll-Free: 1-888-996-2326
Website: [ http://www.ocean-intl.org ]
E-mail: [email protected]
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7) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VIDEO CONTEST
The Vegetarian Resource Group is once again sponsoring a video contest. We will be awarding one $200 scholarship plus two $100 awards. The deadline for entries this year is July 15, 2017.
Create and submit a video relating what you want to tell others about veganism. Some possible topics: food, nutrition, your feelings about veganism and/or vegetarianism, water usage and vegetarianism, veganism and animal rights, or other veggie topics which appeal to you. Humor and feelings are appreciated. All videos should be positive, not be critical of anyone, and not include any footage of animal cruelty. You may submit a video you have already made.
Aspects of judging include accuracy and judges wanting to share the video with others. Entrants give permission to The Vegetarian Resource Group to post and share the video, to link to and from the video, and share the video with the media.
To see the video contest rules, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]
Previous wining videos can be found here:
[ http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php ]
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8) VRG VEGAN DINNER IN CHICAGO, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 AT 6pm
Sunday, October 22, 2017 AT 6 PM
The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at LYFE Kitchen in Chicago (at Fairbanks and Ontario) on Sunday, October 22, 2017 during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet VRG advisors Reed Mangels PhD, RD, Catherine Conway MS RD, Charles Stahler, Debra Wasserman, and vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is welcome.
Menu
- Edamame Hummus
- Kale and Cranberry Salad
- Ancient Grain Stir-Fry Bowl with stir-fried vegetables, beefless tips, quinoa, black rice,
cilantro, and sweet chili-ginger sauce
- Vegan Thai Red Curry Bowl with garlic-lime tofu, broccoli, eggplant, peppers, peas,
whole grain wheatberries, Thai basil, and coconut curry sauce
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Tea or Coffee
The meal will be served family style. Note: Seating is limited!
To reserve
Send $35 per person (includes tax and tip) with names to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Or call (410) 366-8343 9 AM — 5 PM Mon.-Fri. EST to charge over the phone. Or pay at [
http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
and write “Chicago Dinner” in the Comments.
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9) BECOME A MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY DONOR FOR VRG
The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our monthly and quarterly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift of just $10 a month by going to:
[ http://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! Go to:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
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10) 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 [ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ]
) To sign up for the 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] or to volunteer: [email protected]
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2017 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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11) 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. If you are a new subscriber, you might enjoy reading past issues of VRG-NEWS online at
[ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]
Please support our outreach and assistance to others. Join VRG:
[ http://www.vrg.org/journal/subscribe.htm ]
Donate: [ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
Free email news: [ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/index.htm#subscribe ]
[email protected] [ http://www.vrg.org ]
The Vegetarian Resource Group / Vegetarian Journal
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore MD 21203 US
(410) 366-8343
The VRG is an educational non-profit group providing information on vegetarianism and veganism. To subscribe to VRG-NEWS, go to
[ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]
To unsubscribe, or otherwise manage your subscription to VRG-NEWS, go to
[ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-news_lists.vrg.org ]
(Go to the bottom of the page where it says "unsubscribe" or "edit options". You do not need a password.)
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