“The Strength of Many”
October 6-8, 2006 | Renaissance Montura Hotel, Los Angeles (near LAX)
 
Please join us for the 21st annual International Compassionate Living Festival, taking place on the west coast for the first time! Our speakers and panelists will explore opportunities for cooperative action both within and beyond the animal advocacy movement.

Sponsored by:
Jane Patterson and Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni
Farm Sanctuary
The Humane Society of the United States
Animal Acres
Feral Cat Alliance
Lantern Books
The Animals Voice
Whole Foods Market
Saving Animals Across Borders
VegNews Magazine
Doris Day Animal League
New England Anti-Vivisection Society
American Anti-Vivisection Society
Compassion Over Killing
Animal Legal Defense Fund
E Magazine
Satya Magazine
Animal Protection Institute
In Defense of Animals

Keynote speakers:
Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep, Dogs Never Lie About Love, The Pig Who Sang to the Moon, and other books about animal emotions.
Dan Piraro, artist and creator of the syndicated cartoon Bizarro.

Speakers and Panelists (in alphabetical order):
Sarah Baeckler, Primatologist
Diane Beers, author, For the Prevention of Cruelty: The history and legacy of animal rights activism in the United States
Theodora Capaldo, New England Anti-Vivisection Society
Christine Chavez Delgado, United Farm Workers
Julie Chavez Martinez, César E. Chavez Foundation
Karen Davis, United Poultry Concerns
Bart Gruzalski, author, On Gandhi
Mia MacDonald, Worldwatch Institute
Erica Meier, Compassion Over Killing
Miyun Park, The Humane Society of the United States
Bruce Wagman, Animal Legal Defense Fund
Paul Waldau, Tufts University/Great Ape Project
This event is co-produced by the Culture and Animals Foundation and the Animals and Society Institute, and also will feature
Tom Regan, Culture and Animals Foundation
Kim W. Stallwood, Animals and Society Institute

Conference Schedule:
Click here for the detailed conference schedule.

Special Event! An Intimate Evening with Leading Animal Protection Authors:
On Thursday, October 5, in Los Angeles, CA, the Animals and Society Institute, Culture and Animals Foundation and Farm Sanctuary invite you to an intimate evening with three leading authors of the animal protection movement: Jeffrey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep, Tom Regan, author of Empty Cages and Matthew Scully, author of Dominion. Join us for cocktails and vegan hors d’oeuvres, a book signing and meet the authors.


Registration:
The conference package features all three days of presentations plus five vegan meals, all for one low, all-inclusive price.
Early registration (through Aug. 31): $139 per person
Regular registration (Sept. 1-29): $169 per person
Animals and Society Institute members (all times): $139
If you do not have computer access and need a printed registration form, please call the ASI office at (410) 675-4566.
All registrations and payments must be received by September 29, 2006.
Discounted room rates at the Renaissance Montura Hotel are $94 per night single or double (plus tax); call toll-free to (888) 293-0523 and mention “The Strength of Many” conference. Rooms must be reserved by September 24 to get the discounted rate. Prices are valid for the nights of October 6, 7 and 8 so that attendees can take advantage of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. There is a free shuttle from Los Angeles International Airport.
Exhibit tables are available for $200 each for nonprofit groups and $400 each for for-profit businesses; call (410) 675-4566 to reserve space or click on the registration link to pay online. Tables must be staffed by registered attendees.

Student Scholarship:
Click here to print out the Student Scholarship Application.

Free Childcare Available:
We are again offering free, on-site childcare for conference attendees with children under age 12. Capacity is limited, so please call (410) 675-4566 to reserve space by September 29.

Additional Information:
For additional information, call Heather Quinn at (410) 675-4566 or e-mail ASI Communications Director and conference organizer Jill Howard Church at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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