PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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Thursday, July 21
Registration (4pm-10pm)
Welcome Reception (4-5:30pm)
"Vegucated" screening (5:00 - 6:30 PM) - Meier, Miller-Wolfson
Dinner (6-7pm)
Opening Plenary (7:20-9:30pm) - Weber
Opening Ceremony - K. Sheridan
Welcome Remarks - Hershaft, McGreal, Moncrieffe, J. Sheridan, K. Sheridan
Introductions & Program Preview - Riley, Weber
Musical Interlude I - May
A Historical Perspective (brief history of the U.S. animal rights movement) - Hershaft
State of Our Movement (progress and prospects in four key areas of animal abuse) - Lawson, Robinson, Rossell, Runkle
Networking Reception I (9:30-11pm)
 

Friday, July 22
Group Workout & Yoga I (7:30-8:15am) (choice of aerobics, weights, yoga with professional trainers) - Buchwald, Cressey, Shoss
Snack (8-8:45am)
Registration (8am-8pm)
Morning Plenary I (9-10:10am) - Cressey
Announcements
New Issues for Animal Liberation (dealing with new challenges confronting our movement) - Joy, Katz, Marr, Stanescu
Exhibits (10:15am-6pm)
Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics,Reports)
10:30am
Newcomer Orientation I (animal exploitation, animal rights, AR movement, the conference) - Meier, Moncrief, Pease, Stram, Weber    Outlines
Individual Activism (leafleting, letter writing, phoning, T-shirts/stickers, workplace outreach) - Friedrich, Kirschner, Marr, Warwak    Outlines
Nature of Social Change (social progress through struggle, stages of social change, recognizing victory) - Hershaft   Outline
Diet Campaign Reports (reports on campaigns to reduce use of animals for food) - Felsinger, Guimaraes, Meier, Norris, Rice   Outlines
11:30am
Animal Abuse for Amusement (videos and Q&A about circuses, zoos, rodeos, animal racing and fighting) - Dorchak, Doyle
Choosing a Career (law, journalism, academia, vet medicine, or on-the-job training) - Hershaft, Leahy, May, Potter    Outlines
Winning Hearts and Minds (theory of changing behavior directly and by impacting feelings and beliefs) - Cooney, Hershaft    Outlines
Agriculture Campaign Reports (reports on campaigns to reduce abuse of farmed animals) - Baur, Hauff, Meier, Moncrief, Weber
Lunch (12:30-1:30pm)
Regional Lunches (12:45-1:50) (opportunity for folks from various areas of the U.S. to get together) - Felsinger, Lawson, Meier, Rogers, Runkle
Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics,Reports)
2pm
Animal Abuse for Food/Fashion (videos and Q&A about animal abuse in factory & fur farms, slaughterhouses) - Keith, Pease
Making of An Activist (turning a caring person into an effective activist) - Friedrich, Hershaft    Outlines
Marketing Our Message (improving effectiveness of advocacy through research) - Cooney, Glasser   Outlines
Vivisection Campaign Reports (reports on campaigns to reduce animal use and abuse in laboratories & schools) - Budkie, Campbell, Hankins, Katz, E. Sullivan, Vincent    Outlines
3pm
Animal Abuse for Science (videos and Q&A about animal abuse in education, testing, research) - Budkie, Campbell    Outlines
Developing Leadership (developing leadership skills, managing time, resolving conflicts) - Hershaft, Pacheco    Outlines
Understanding the Meat Mindset (Improving advocacy by learning the psychology of eating meat) - Joy    Outlines
Amusement/Fashion Campaign Reports (reports on campaigns to reduce animal use and abuse for amusement and fashion) - Dorchak, Doyle, Keith, Rossell Outlines
4pm
Abuse of Wildlife on Land & Water (videos and Q&A about extermination of free animals on land and water) - Lawson, Miele   Outlines
Nurturing Activism (dealing with workload, worry, anxiety, grief, and hostility to prevent burnout) - Hershaft, Patrick-Goudreau, J. Sheridan    Outlines
Applying Direct Action (getting attention and changing behavior through direct economic & social pressure) - Hankins, Keith, Young
Companion Campaign Reports (reports on campaigns to reduce population and abuse of animal companions) - Haisley, Hankins, Katz, Robinson, Shoss
5pm
Abuse of Animal Companions (videos and Q&A about abuse of dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds) - Metropole, Monell
Nourishing Activism (health/fitness benefits and concerns of a vegan diet for humans and animals) - Hever, Knight, Norris, J. Sheridan    Outlines
Rescuing Animals (rescuing animals that are injured, abused, or victims of disasters) - Doyle, Haisley, Shoss
Wildlife Campaign Reports (reports on campaigns to stop extermination of animals on land and water) - Lawson, Marr, McGreal, Muller    Outlines
Dinner (6-7pm)
Evening Plenary I (7:20-9:30pm) - Wilkens
Activist Repression (government repression of animal and other social justice activism) - Kucinich, Lovitz, Potter, Strugar
Musical Interlude II - Heller
Paths to Animal Liberation (discussion of controversial strategic issues facing our movement) - Friedrich, Hankins, Hershaft, May
Networking Reception II (9:30-11pm) - Khodadadeh
10pm - Project Nim premiere (full-length documentary about the famed signing chimpanzee, followed by Q&A) - Ingersoll
 

Saturday, July 23
Group Workout & Yoga II (7:30-8:15am) (choice of aerobics, weights, yoga with professional trainers) - Cressey, Pierre, Shoss
Snack (8-8:45am)
Registration (8am-2pm)
Morning Plenary II (9-10:10am) - Meier
Announcements
Special Presentations - Bekoff, Patrick-Goudreau, S. Simon
Exhibits (10:15am-6pm)
Visual Presentations (10:15am-6pm) (see special schedule) - Bagnall, Baur, Bohanec, Davis, Knight, Laks, Louise, Meier, Runkle, K. Sheridan, Verdier, West
Workshops (Issues,Organizing,Tactics, Raps)
10:30am
Newcomer Orientation II (how successful activists became involved and what they learned) - Baur, Pacheco, Singer, Stram, Young    Outlines
Writing Our Message (letters, articles, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, advertising copy) - Hershaft, Shoss, Smith    Outlines
Conducting Research/Investigations (effective techniques, equipment, sources, data handling/protection) - Budkie, Hauff, Monell, Rossell
What Rights? Which Animals? (should similarity to us matter? our dog or Somali child? is it about us or them?) - Davis
11:30am
Animal Sentience (how animals learn, think, feel, and communicate) - Bekoff, Cheever, Davis, Knight   Outlines
Speaking Our Message (purpose, format/setting, audience, preparation, delivery, visuals) - Bellaccomo    Outlines
Staging Effective Events (demos, vigils, banner drops, street theater, hunger strikes, disruptions, CDs) - Hershaft, McHenry, Pacheco   Outlines
Is Killing Ever the Lesser of Evils? (attacking animals? unwanted dogs & cats? unwanted human fetuses?) - Mars
Lunch (12:30-1:30pm)
Animal Rescue Training (12:45-1:50) (hands-on animal rescue training with props) - Haisley
Lunch With Movement Authors (12:45-1:50) (meeting recent authors - feel free to bring your lunch) - Cooney, Joy, Patrick-Goudreau, Potter
Workshops (Issues,Organizing,Tactics, Raps)
2pm
Abusing Our Cousins (trade in and abuse of primates for research and amusement) - McGreal, Strong, Thirlway    Outlines
Printing Our Message (choosing layout programs, fonts, colors, graphics, paper; dealing with printers) - Runkle
Running Effective Campaigns (defining objectives, tactics, resources, action plan, negotiating, review, media) - Erenberg, Hankins, Rice, Weber    Outlines
How Broad Our Ethics? (can we ever justify cheating, stealing, subordinating other social justice goals?) - Kaufman
3pm
Animal Abuse Abroad (abuse and killing of animals abroad) - Lucius, Nguyên, Roba, E. Sullivan   Outlines
Advertising Our Message (using newspapers, public transport, billboards, radio/TV, internet) - Meier, Runkle    
Negotiating Favorable Outcomes (negotiating techniques to achieve desirable outcomes) - Hankins, Hershaft    Outlines
Is Population Control An Animal Rights Issue? (should our movement be involved? what about invasive species?) - Pacheco
4pm
Global Issues Affecting Animals (global conventions, trade, world hunger, global warming) - Marr, Moncrief, Stanescu
Producing/Airing Videos (producing and airing of documentaries and PSAs) - Keith, Runkle, K. Sheridan
Enacting Protective Laws (selecting issues, forging coalitions, dealing with legislators/committees) - Baur, Handley, Muller, M. Sullivan    Outlines
How to Relate to Friends and Family? (dealing with social occasions, mates, relatives, friends; being assertive vs. defensive) - Joy
5pm
The No-Kill Alternative (a life-affirming approach to dealing with the homeless) - Hankins, Pacheco, Robinson
Promoting on the Internet (websites, e-newsletters, blogs, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube) - Kirschner, Leigh-Chantelle, Singer    Outlines
Enforcing Protective Laws (enforcing animal protective laws through local authorities, media, agitation) - Cheever, Hauff, Stanley    Outlines
How Much Is Enough? (should we be guided by reason, feelings, or fears? when do we quit? how vegan is enough?) - Norris
Banquet (6:30pm)
Gourmet Vegan Meal
Conference Slideshow
Evening Plenary II (7:30-9:30pm) - Moncrief
Conference Report - Hershaft
Awards: Youth and Grassroots Activist - Norris, Runkle
Benefit Auction
Musical Interlude III - Heller
Remembering Bob Chorush - Muller
Awards: Hall of Fame - Hershaft, Shoss
Conference Bash (9:30-11pm)
 

Sunday, July 24
Group Workout & Yoga III (7:30-8:15am) (choice of aerobics, weights, yoga with professional trainers) - Cressey, Pierre, Shoss
Snack (8-8:45am)
Registration (8am-12pm)
Morning Plenary III (9-10:10am) - Baur
Announcements
Arguing Animal Rights (developing effective arguments for animal liberation) - Davis, Knight, Muller, Weber
Exhibits and Videos (10:15am-6pm)
Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics, Raps)
10:30am
Spiritual Aspects of Animal Rights (communicating with animals, animals as spiritual beings, animal afterlife) - Cressey, K. Sheridan, Smith   Outlines
Running a Local Group (recruiting/engaging volunteers, electing officers, running meetings, assigning tasks) - Dalal, Erenberg, Merino Mullin    Outlines
Engaging Young People (humane ed, AR courses, AR groups, vegan cafeteria, rock concerts, leafleting) - Mars, Norris, Roth    Outlines
Which Path to Animal Liberation? (education or direct action? welfare reforms or abolition?) - Weber
11:30am
Commonality of Oppression (commonalities in the oppression of animals, children, women, minorities) - Erenberg, Kalechofsky, Merino Mullin    Outlines
Running a Sanctuary (land, zoning, animal acceptance and care, recruiting and engaging volunteers) - Bagnall, Laks, Stanley    Outlines
Engaging Media (news releases, letters to editor, talk shows, cultivating, creating drama) - Hershaft, Linden, Potter, Smith
How Can We All Get Together? (what are the opportunities and obstacles? how to start? how to proceed?) - Dalal
Lunch (12:30-1:30pm)
Lunch With Movement Leaders (12:45-1:50) (meeting heads of sponsoring organizations - feel free to bring your lunch) - Budkie, Davis, Hershaft, McGreal
Lobbying Training (12:45-1:50) - Handley, Muller, Wilkens
Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics)
2pm
Challenging Language & Labels (power of words, winning rhetoric, owner/guardian, false industry claims) - Bohanec, Leahy, Stanescu
Grassroots Activism (engaging people on a personal level, running local campaigns, working with nationals) - Cressey, Rogers, Weber    Outlines
Engaging Religion (engaging Christian, Jewish, Moslem, and minor religious denominations) - Dalal, Friedrich, Kalechofsky, Kaufman    Outlines
3pm
War on Animal Activism (repression of social activism, industry/govt alliance, corporate harassment) - Erenberg, Laws, Lovitz    Outlines
Fund Raising (direct mail, planned giving, investments, accounting systems, cutting costs) - Hershaft, LaSusa, Pacheco   Outlines
Engaging Politicians (working or contributing to election campaigns, attending political events, lobbying) - Meier, Muller, Pease    Outlines
4pm
State of Activist Repression (prosecution of animal activists in U.S., England, Austria, and elsewhere) - Potter, Strugar, Wilkens
Movement Networking (magazines, listservs, conferences, speaking tours) - Marr, Muller, Weber    Outlines
Engaging Business (befriending businesses, stockholder initiatives, social and economic pressure) - Erenberg, Hankins, Meier    Outlines
5pm
Coping With Activist Repression (dealing with enforcement, permits, arrests, documenting, doing prison time) - Hankins, Lovitz, D. Simon, Young    Outlines
Forging Coalitions (types of coalitions, identifying prospects, feeding and care, case studies) - Erenberg, Hershaft, Marr    Outlines
Engaging Abroad (advocating respect for animals, animal rights, and veganism abroad) - Bohanec, Lucius, Roba, Weber   Outlines
Dinner (6-7pm)
Evening Plenary III (7:20-9:30pm) - Dalal, Shea
Conference Slideshow
Voices of the Environmental Movement (getting the animal rights and environmental movements to work together) - Kiekow, Lehr, White
Musical Interlude IV - K. Sheridan
Effective Strategies for Liberation (effective strategies for liberating animals from various forms of exploitation) - Budkie, Erenberg, Hershaft
Closing Ceremony
Closing Reception (9:30-11pm) - Valencia
 

Monday, July 25
Snack (8-8:45am)
Training Sessions (9-11:50am)
9am - Public Speaking Training - Wilkens
9am - Vegan Nutrition Q&A - Guimaraes, Hever, Norris
10:30am - Negotiating training - Hershaft
10:30am - Research training - Budkie
Lunch (12:00-12:30pm)
Lobbying (1-3pm) - Muller, Wilkens
UCLA demo (1-3pm) - Budkie