December 21, 2007

 After today, the sun begins its long return and the days will lengthen in duration. That’s good news, because things are really rocking and rolling in the RMAD office and we need all the daylight we can get.

But first, if you haven’t made your year-end donation, please do so today. A successful 2008 won’t happen without your support, and it’s been a tough year for nonprofits. For us to continue to make a difference for animals, people and planet, we need your support!

We’ve got lots of cool projects in the works, including a new feature on VegColorado.com: Ask Ryan! Expert Nutritional Advice . Ryan Andrews is local vegan dietician, fitness instructor, conditioning specialist and more. RMADers have been providing him with questions about health and fitness, and Ryan’s answers are not only very helpful and practical, they’re witty, creative and funny. If you’ve got a question for Ryan, submit it here . We’ll post Ryan’s answers every two weeks. Check out this week’s edition: Ask Ryan!

There’s a lot of activity right now with prairie dog colonies, and it’s hard for us to keep up with it all. Please use PrairieWatch to document any and all activity you know about—destruction, preservation, signs being posted, mysterious disappearances, etc. Understanding a colony’s history is very important for long-term advocacy, both in knowing what occurred and who was involved (on both sides of the issues).

How does it work?

1. Go to www.PrairieWatch.org
2. Log in so you’ll be able to leave comments (“chatter”)
3. Go to maps, find the location of the colony, click to enter data and comments
4. Update your entries with any changes in the status your of colony or colonies
5. Be sure to inform us of any glitches or suggestions

RMAD’s Letter Writing Team has been actively writing letters and engaging others in dialogue about the nature of institutionalized cruelty to animals in the U.S. and beyond, and we’re always looking for more team members. The “letters to the editor” sections are the among the most-read part of the newspaper, making this one of the most effective ways to get the AR message across. To join, simply drop us a line and we’ll get you started.

RMAD’s Nalgene Boycottgreen The campaign was recently featured in Canada’s This magazine , and New Hampshire’s Philips Exeter Academy recently purchased 250 stickers for their students.

If you’ve yet to finish your holiday shopping, consider some of our fine local establishments for cruelty-free goods: a gift certificate or baked goods from WaterCourse Foods , 100% vegan shoes from Ahimsa Footwear , or a massage from local vegan CMT Bricks Avalon . Be sure to tell them RMAD sent you.

And finally, we’ll be taking a breather next week. If you have an emergency, e-mail is best, but we’ll check phone messages regularly as well. Have safe and happy holidays, and see you in 2008!


Rocky Mountain Animal Defense works to help eliminate the human-imposed suffering of animals in the Rocky Mountain region.

Rocky Mountain
Animal Defense
PO Box 18903
Denver, CO 80218

303-449-4422
info@rmad.org
www.RMAD.org
www.VegColorado.com

 

 

RMAD Calendar Spotlight:
Sunday, December 23
Holiday Potluck in the Mountains
United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Meet at 12:30 p.m., eat at 1 p.m.

Tofurky, stuffing and gravy will be provided for this special potluck.

We welcome everyone, regardless of dietary preference, to share a plant-based meal. For the potluck please bring a plant-based dish (no meat, fish, fowl, gelatin, dairy, eggs, honey, or other animal-derived products) to serve at least 8 people. A plant-based dish can be a simple as cut up fruit or veggies or a bottle of natural juice to share. If this is your first event, feel free to come as our guest. We ask those who are already comfortable with plant-based foods, to feel free to show off, dazzle us with your cooking talent and bring extra, if you like.

Bring a serving utensil, your own place setting, your own drink (hot tea and water will be available for all) and a recipe card (with some extras to share). Please note if your dish contains hydrogenated oils and/or common allergens such as nuts. After lunch, you may want to be prepared to take a hike. There are many beautiful trails nearby.

Directions:
From I-70, take Hwy 74 (Evergreen Parkway), 5.6 miles to the light (Bryant), turn left, then take an immediate right on the frontage road. Follow this road a short distance to the fork. Stay to the left on Ponderosa (the fork to the right is a do not enter). The church will be the first right just past the fork. From the Hwy 73 and Hwy 74 intersection in Evergreen, take Hwy 74 (toward I-70), 1.8 miles to the light (Bryant), turn right, then take an immediate right on the frontage road. Follow this road a short way to the fork. Stay to the left on Ponderosa (the fork to the right is a do not enter). The church will be the first right just past the fork. 

For additional information call 303-449-4422 or 303-777-4828 M-F and leave a message for Ann.

Also coming up in the RMAD Calendar:
 Stock Show, Denver
RMAD Dining Out Day
Denver Veg Fest

 

Please see our full calendar of events here.

 
Volunteer Opportunities

Humane education speakers: RMAD's Humane Education Speakers Bureau is a network of volunteers who deliver talks to school groups, social clubs, churches and other organizations. Potential speakers will be provided with training (to be offered in both Denver and Boulder). You can fill out this form to get started.

Letter writers: We’ve assembled a team of letter writers to address issues in the local ( Colorado) media. As need s arise, we will send out a form e-mail that includes the pertinent media, names and addresses, tips, background information, etc.—making it as easy as possible for you to lend your voice on behalf of animals.

Check out RMAD’s online volunteer form and let us know about yourself and where your interests lie.

 

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