American Vegan Society - Periodic Mail List Message

May 3, 2006

American Vegan Mail List <fvdinshah wrote: Tue, 2 May 2006 14:26:18 -0700American Vegan Mail List <fvdinshahAmerican Vegan Mail List Message(Mailing List Information, including unsubscription instructions are located at the end of this message)May 2, 2006American Vegan Society Annual Meeting, Sunday May 28 2006at AVS HQ, Malaga NJ. See below.The 2006 spring issue of American Vegan was mailed from Malaga NJ a week ago. It includes news of vegan folk and activities at The Farm in Summertown TN (www.thefarmcommunity.com) and AVS' conference there, Dr. Michael Klaper's report on the ongoing Vegan Health Study (www.veganhealthstudy.org) and comment, our farewell to The Vegan Society (England) founder Donald Watson (see also www.vegansociety.com),

and news of Unwine & Uncheese Reception in honor of Jo Stepaniak (her website is www.vegsource.com/jo). There are recipes, news of raw-vegan centers opening on the east and west coasts (www.rawfoodchef.com, www.theplantindumbo.com), book reviews, and a listing of new books in stock at AVS (discounts for members and groups). From earthtalk comes a piece on cows and global warming, and from the NY Times a feature article: Firefighters Gone Vegan?; - www.engine2.org (Austin TX).Subscription: $20 ($10 students/low income). Even if you get most of your news from the Internet, it's nice to have American Vegan to hold and read outdoors (the layout is convenient and it's easy on the eyes), and the magazine is a good tool to pass on to others.American Vegan Society Annual Meeting. Sunday May 28 2006, at American Vegan Society headquarters, 72 Dinshah Lane, Malaga New Jersey 08328. Phone: (856) 694-288712 noon PICNIC LUNCHFreshly-picked

locally-grown and wild foods will be featured on the menu: Asparagus with Carrot-Herb Dressing, Nettle-Spinach Puree, Potato Salad, Veggie Burgers, Mushroom-Onion Gravy, Carob Sponge Cake with Strawberries and Vanilla–Pear-Cashew Cream, Herb Tea.Reservations required. Suggested donation $15.Speakers start at 2 pm.Joe Colanero: Jersey Fresh Produce from the Garden State Joe is a columnist on food, farming and gardening, writing for various regional NJ newspapers.A short Membership Meeting to include election of Trustees.Holly Roberts DO FACOG: My Personal Journey as a Physician and VegetarianDr. Roberts (obstetrician-gynecologist, cancer surgeon) is a long-time vegetarian, religious scholar and author. Your Vegetarian Pregnancy testifies to the adequacy and advantages of vegetarian and vegan diets. Vegetarian Christian Saints and The Vegetarian Philosophy of India show roots of compassion.AVS Council of Trustees Meeting

(members invited; let us know if you plan to attend), Monday May 29, 10 am AVS HQ, Malaga.--The following information is a reminder of your current mailinglist subscription: You are d to the following list: American Vegan Mail ListThe following, physical address is associated with this mailing list: 56 Dinshah LaneP.O. Box 369Malaga NJ 08328