1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• Vegan alternatives to Chapstick
• Soymilk in schools
• Wildman Steven Brill
• Detetic internship experience at VRG
• Vegan product and book reviews in the Vegetarian Journal
• VRG Harris poll of how many people are vegan in the USA
• Diet information if your gallbladder is removed
• Vegan wild blueberry recipes
• Grants for edible gardens for kids
• Sugar update 2019
• Vegan tool belt for hair salon
• Spanish article added to www.vrg.org
• No Bake Vegan Desserts
• Hardee's to test vegan items
• Tim Horton's in Canada offers vegan burger
• Creative Lunches
• Vegan snack ideas for athletes
• and more!

VEGAN ALTERNATIVES TO CHAPSTICK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/26/vegan-alternatives-to-chapstick/ ]

LATEST VEGAN COOKING TIPS COLUMN IN THE VEGETARIAN JOURNAL FEATURES FIGS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/26/latest-vegan-cooking-tips-column-in-vegetarian-journal-features-figs/ ]

LATEST VEGGIE ACTION COLUMN FROM THE VEGETARIAN JOURNAL FEATURES WILDMAN STEVEN BRILL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/24/latest-veggie-action-column-from-vegetarian-journal-features-wildman-steven-brill/ ]

JOIN THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S PARENTS AND KIDS FACEBOOK GROUP!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/23/join-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-parents-and-kids-facebook-group-17/ ]

IT'S STILL WARM ENOUGH TO ENJOY REFRESHING NO-BAKE VEGAN DESSERTS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/20/its-still-warm-enough-to-enjoy-refreshing-no-bake-vegan-desserts/ ]

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NEW VEGAN RECIPES TO PREPARE FOR ROSH HASHANAH THIS YEAR?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/19/are-you-looking-for-new-vegan-recipes-to-prepare-for-rosh-hashanah-this-year-2/ ]

MY DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE AT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/18/my-dieteic-internship-experience-at-the-vegetarian-resource-group/ ]

NOTES FROM THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/18/notes-from-the-vegetarian-resource-group-scientific-department/ ]

HARDEE'S PLANS TO TEST TWO PLANT-BASED MENU ITEMS IN SELECT USA MARKETS IN OCTOBER 2019

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/17/hardees-plans-to-test-two-plant-based-menu-items-in-select-usa-markets-in-october-2019/ ]

SCIENTIFIC UPDATES IN THE VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/17/scientific-updates-in-vegetarian-journal/ ]

NEW HARMONY RESTAURANT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA CLOSED

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/16/new-harmony-restaurant-in-philadelphia-pa-closed/ ]

VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEWS IN THE VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/16/vegan-product-reviews-in-vegetarian-journal/ ]

VEGAN BOOKS REVIEWED IN THE VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/13/vegan-books-reviewed-in-vegetarian-journal/ ]

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE VEGAN IN THE USA? HOW MANY EAT VEGAN WHEN EATING OUT? THE 2019 NATIONAL HARRIS POLL RESULTS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/12/how-many-people-are-vegan-in-the-usa-how-many-eat-vegan-when-eating-out-the-2019-national-harris-poll-results/ ]

WHAT DOES IT MEAN AS FAR AS DIET/NUTRITION IF THE GALL BLADDER IS REMOVED?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/12/what-does-it-mean-as-far-as-diet-nutrition-if-the-gallbladder-is-removed/ ]

WILD BLUEBERRY VEGAN RECIPES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/11/wild-blueberry-vegan-recipes/ ]

GRANTS FOR EDIBLE GARDENS FOR KIDS IN THE USA AND CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/11/grants-for-edible-gardens-for-kids-in-the-usa-and-canada/ ]

SUGAR UPDATE 2019 PART 1: ASR GROUP (C&H, DOMINO, AND FLORIDA CRYSTALS)

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/10/sugar-update-2019-part-1-asr-group-ch-domino-and-florida-crystals/ ]

ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A VEGAN TOOL BELT TO USE IN A HAIR SALON OR A TOOL ROLL THAT FITS VARIOUS TOOLS?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/10/are-you-searching-for-a-vegan-tool-belt-to-use-in-a-hair-salon-or-a-tool-roll-that-fits-various-tools ]

ANOTHER SPANISH ARTICLE ADDED TO WWW.VRG.ORG

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/09/another-spanish-article-added-to-www-vrg-org/ ]

YOU CAN MAKE VEGAN FOOD FOR BABIES AND SCHOOL LUNCH ITEMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AT HOME

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/09/you-can-make-vegan-food-for-babies-and-school-lunch-items-for-young-children-at-home/ ]

TIM HORTONS IN CANADA CARRIES THE BEYOND BURGER AND SAUSAGE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/06/tim-hortons-in-canada-carries-the-beyond-burger-and-sausage/ ]

HOW MANY CONSUMERS PURCHASE PLANT-BASED MEAT, MILK, OR DAIRY IN 2019

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/05/how-many-consumers-purchase-plant-based-meat-milk-or-dairy-in-2019/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VEGAN CHINESE DINNER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019, 6 PM

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/05/the-vegetarian-resource-group-vegan-chinese-dinner-in-philadelphia-pa-sunday-october-27-2019-6pm-2/ ]

TRADE DISPUTE MEANS PORK FOR SCHOOLS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/04/trade-dispute-pork-for-schools/ ]

SPORT TEAM DINNERS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/04/sport-team-dinners/ ]

SUPPORT VRG TRHOUGH THE FALL 2019 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC) IN THE USA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/03/support-vrg-through-the-fall-2019-combined-federal-campaign-cfc-in-the-usa/ ]

PORTLAND MAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ADD DAILY VEGAN LUNCH OPTION

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/03/portland-maine-elementary-schools-add-daily-vegan-lunch-option/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP YEAR-ROUND - BECOME A MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, OR SINGLE-TIME DONOR!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/02/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-year-round-become-a-monthly-quarterly-or-single-time-donor-3/ ]

VEGAN SNACK IDEAS FOR ATHLETES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/02/vegan-snack-ideas-for-athletes/ ]

VEGAN CAR SEAT SAFETY COAT FOR CHILDREN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/30/vegan-car-seat-safety-coat-for-children/ ]

DO SOME VEGGIE GRILLING!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/30/do-some-veggie-grilling/ ]

IF YOU LIVE IN THE USA, JOIN THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP AND RECEIVE A FREE COPY OR SIMPLY VEGAN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/29/if-you-live-in-the-usa-join-the-vegetarian-resource-group-and-receive-a-free-copy-of-simply-vegan/ ]

VEGAN RESTAURANTS ADDED TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S GUIDE TO VEGGIE RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/29/vegan-restaurants-added-to-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada-20 ]

CREATIVE LUNCHES TO PACK FOR WORK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/28/creative-lunches-to-pack-for-work/ ]

LESSON PLANS TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT WATER USAGE/WASTE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/28/lesson-plans-to-teach-children-about-water-usage-waste/ ]

2) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

Come visit us at these VRG booths!

MARYLAND DIETETICS IN HEALTH CARE COMMUNITIES

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Gathering Plac
Clarksville, MD

MARYLAND CHARITY CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
Baltimore, MD

ORACLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIR (for Oracle employees)

Wednesday October 23rd, 2019
Oracle Campus
Columbia, MD

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY DAY

Thursday, October 24th, 2019
HCC's Burrill Galleria
Columbia, MD

WORLD VEGFEST

Saturday, October 26th, 2019
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA

ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS FNCE

Sunday to Tuesday, October 27-29, 2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA

VRG ANNUAL VEGAN DINNER (Chinese meal to be hosted during FNCE)

Chinese meal to be hosted during FNCE
Sunday, October 27, 2019, 6 pm
Philadelphia, PA

VRG PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK

North Baltimore Mennonite Church
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 5pm
Baltimore, MD

Please contact [email protected] if you want to help with promotion, planning, or set up.

If you are interested in helping us at one of our booths, contact Gene Slothour-Hudnall at [email protected].

3) OTHER MARYLAND/DC AREA EVENTS

JEWISH VEG NEW DC CHAPTER/UPCOMING EVENTS
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary annual Open House
Sunday, October 6, 2019 1:00 p.m.
Poolesville, MD

You'll enjoy a live band, delicious catered food, and visit the rescued animals.

For updates:
[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/JewishVegDC?mc_cid=390a70b9cc&mc_eid=9346dc739f ]

Celebrate Sukkot and our DC Chapter Launch!
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6 p.m.
DC JCC
Washington, DC
To register:
[ https://www.jewishveg.org/dc-launch?mc_cid=9c85259ba4&mc_eid=9346dc739f ]

VEGAN SOUL BAKERY AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

Wednesdays-Howard County Farmer's Market Ellicott City from 2pm-6pm
Fell's Point Saturday's from 7:30am-12:30pm
BMI Farmer's Market-2nd and 4th Saturday 9am-1pm
Waverly Farmers market monthly from 7am-12pm
Sundays-Howard County Farmer's Market Columbia 9am-1pm

For more specifics:
[ http://howardcountyfarmersmarkets.com/index.html ]

VEGAN COOKING CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS BY CRYSTAL FORMAN, MPH, MHA UPCOMING EVENTS

Holistic Wellness Reset Workshop
October 19, 2019

Learn more and register at
[ http://holistic-wellnessandhealth.com/events ]

BALTIMORE VEGAN BOOK CLUB
October Book: Adventures of a Vegan Vamp by Cate Lawley
October 22nd, 2019, at 6:30 PM
One World Cafe
Baltimore, MD

VSDC THANKSGIVING GALA
Thursday, November 28th, 2019 12-4 PM
Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC

The all-vegan Thanksgiving feast will be held at the Grand Hyatt in downtown D.C. on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019, from 12-4 pm. Event programming also includes door prizes, a silent auction fundraiser, exhibitors, an all-ages kids activity, and live music. We have a delicious and abundant menu planned. The buffet is all-vegan, with non-GMO ingredients, and many gluten-free options. So mark your calendars to join us to celebrate with hundreds of people! See: [ https://www.vsdc.org/Thanksgiving-2019 ]

BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS

For Vegan Drinks events see [ https://www.facebook.com/pg/BaltimoreVeganDrinks/events/?ref=page_internal ]

DINEKIND

Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]

VEGEVENTS

Maryland and DC veg events can be found at [ https://www.vegevents.com ]

WHOLE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH - BALTIMORE SUPPORT GROUP

See: [ https://www.meetup.com/whole-food-for-optimal-health-potluck/ ]

EARTHSAVE NEWS & EVENTS

Govan's Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD

We're sad to report that a gas leak caused an explosion that destroyed much of the shopping and office complex that houses one of our favorite restaurants in Columbia, MD. Luckily, it happened in the early morning hours and didn't cause any injuries. But the Mango Grove Restaurant will be closed until further notice, while repairs are underway.

We have a wonderful venue for our Earthsave events - Govans Presbyterian Church is in a quiet neighborhood, next to the historic Senator Theater on York Road in Baltimore. The church parking lot is spacious, well lit, and conveniently located near the entry to the Fellowship Hall, where you will see our large Earthsave banner. Hope you will join us there soon!

You might also like to join one of the two discussion groups that Earthsave hosts at local restaurants. Check out the Baltimore Vegetarian Meetup [ https://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ] and Baltimore Vegan Meetup group [ https://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ] and join us when you can!

There's a new vegan restaurant in Parkville. It's call With Love, and features vegan take away featuring pressed juices, tonics, smoothies, and food both cooked and raw vegan options. Open Tue-Sat 11:00 am-7:00 pm. [ https://www.happycow.net/reviews/with-love-co-parkville-173409 ]

Don Robertson is founding director of the Baltimore chapter of Earthsave, a volunteer-operated nonprofit that has been presenting monthly educational dinner events since 1997. Earth save supports people taking their next step toward a healthier, sustainable, peaceful way of eating and living. Don also hosts two monthly discussion group meetings at restaurants and is active on Facebook, where he co-hosts the popular support group Earth-Friendly Food Choices.

For more information: [ https://earthsavebaltimore.org ]

FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS

This group is for those interested in trying a whole food plant-based diet or for those who already eat this way. This is a diet with none to very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. Sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals.

For more information about the next event, visit: [ http://www.meetup.com/columbia-md-forks-over-knives-meetup/ ]

MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, or COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers' samples coupons. Gift certificates are available for purchase.

Email [email protected] or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. Make checks payable to Mimi Clark and mail to 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Sorry, no phone or e-mail reservations and no walk-ins. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Check website for monthly class updates: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]

SOUTH CARROLL SUPPER CLUB
South Carroll Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Taylorsville, MD

Email Deborah Jamieson for event information: [email protected]

4) OTHER EVENTS

AUTUMN 2019 PLANT-BASED EVENTS IN DELAWARE

Progressive Health Project in Wilmington, DE is sponsoring many events this fall. For event information: [ https://www.progressivehealthproject.com/blog/2019/7/31/autumn-2019-plant-based-events-in-delaware ]

VEGAN FASHION WEEK: FASHION IS ACTIVISM
October 10 - 15, 2019
Los Angeles, CA

Vegan Fashion Week will explore the challenges surrounding ecological and climate change through the lenses of fashion, creativity, ethics, ecology, science, technology, and legal practices. Vegan Fashion Week is dedicated to elevating ethical fashion globally and to raising awareness of cruelty-free practices.

For more event information and to buy tickets:
[ https://www.veganfashionweek.org/ ]

BOSTON VEG FOOD FEST
Saturday and Sunday, October 19th-20th, 2019
Reggie Lewis Athletic Center
Boston, MA
[ http://www.bostonveg.org/foodfest/index.html ]

Lancaster VegFest
Saturday, June 6th, 2020
Buchanan Park
Lancaster, PA
[ http://pavegfest.com/ ]

5) VEGDINING CARD

VegDining is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, is donating 20% of its revenue from sales of VegDining Cards all year long to veg groups around the world, including VRG.

The VegDining Card offers discounts at dozens of vegetarian restaurants and other businesses around the world. See [ http://VegDining.com/VRG ] If you're a VRG member, you'll receive 20% off the regular price of the card ($25).

6) FALL 2019 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

The Vegetarian Resource Group has been approved for inclusion in the federal government CFC charity list. The CFC code number 10601. If you are a federal worker, we appreciate your support. If you are not a federal government worker, you can support our veg outreach and education in your workplace campaign. For some workplaces that do matching donations, see: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

7) VRG ANNUAL VEGAN DINNER IN PHILADELPHIA; Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 6PM

The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at Su Xing, about a six minute walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 6PM, during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is invited.

MENU

APPETIZER: seitan on stick with BBQ sauce
SOUP: (choice of): hot and sour soup or tofu vegetable soup
MAIN DISHES:

• chow fun (rice noodle dish)
• tofu with black bean sauce
• stir-fried spinach
• stir-fried string beans
• rice

DESSERT: fruit
BEVERAGES: tea and water

MUST RESERVE AND PAY IN ADVANCE

Send $25 per person (includes tax and tip) with attendee names to The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Call (410) 366-8343. Or pay at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] and write 'Philadelphia VRG Dinner' and attendee names on the 'Comments' box.
If you're coming, let everyone know on Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/370051343793410/ ]

8) VRG'S ANNUAL PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK; Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 5 PM

The Vegetarian Resource Group is hosting our Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck Dinner, showing appreciation for turkeys by not eating them! Join us in sharing a variety of festive, delicious, vegan dishes. All are welcome. Adult admission is $5 and children are free. Please bring a vegan dish - free of meat, fish, fowl, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal-derived ingredients - that serves 4 per adult in your party. We are also collecting canned foods for those in need. The event will take place Sunday November 24th at 5:00 PM in the North Baltimore Mennonite Church, located at 4615 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210. If you have any questions, please call 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday (410) 366-8343.

You can email us questions at [email protected]. If you're interested in helpting to promote or volunteering at this event, please e-mail [email protected]. If you're coming, let us know on Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/315299322485816/ ]

9) AUNTIE'S CARIBBEAN KITCHEN IN BALTIMORE

Though not all vegetarian, this caterer, delivery service, and pop up has an interesting Curried Chickpea dish, that they label as vegan.

See:
[ http://auntiescaribbeankitchen.com/assets/files/Auntie's%20Menu%20for%20GD&U2.pdf ]
[ http://auntiescaribbeankitchen.com/page3.html ]

10) VRG OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HS SENIORS

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.

One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2020.

Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2020. We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2020. Early submission is encouraged.

Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone.

See: [ https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

11) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

VRG volunteer Marcy Schveibinz gave a lunchtime talk on vegetarian nutrition to the Maryland State Division of Rehabilitation Services on September 19th.

We sent over 1000 articles, brochures, flyers, and other materials to nutritionists, private individuals, and activist groups trying to educate themselves and others on veggie diets.

We ran tables at the Albany VegFest, the Charlottesville Vegan Roots Fest, and the University of Buffalo Sustainability Fair.

Dietetic Intern Shannon Borgoyn worked part of her rotations (towards her RD certification) in-office with VRG under the supervision of Reed Mangels, PhD, RD.

Reed Mangels, PhD, RD has been busy! Besides supervising interns, she gave a presentation at the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Symposium titled 'Vegetarian Diets for Women: Benefits and Concerns.' She has also given several interviews: one at Fitbit on vegan athletes, one with Nutrition Action Healthletter about antinutrients, and one with The New York Times about vegan babies and children.

12) WISH LIST

As a non-profit, we can only take on new projects when we are able to get support from donors and our dedicated volunteers. Right now, we are seeking your support for the following:

We give away tens of thousands of leaflets, brochures, and flyers on vegetarianism every year both to activists and directly to the public. A donation of $100 can cover the printing of 1000 brochures, helping us help others spread valuable information about the vegan lifestyle. You can give online at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate/ ]

You can make a tax-deductible donation of stocks to VRG. For an article about stock donation, see:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucebrumberg/2018/11/26/making-charitable-donations-of-stock-instead-of-cash-after-tax-reform/ ] and of course, speak to your accountant, lawyer, or other tax advisor for personal advice. If you've decided to donate, call us at 410-366-8343, or e-mail [email protected].

Do you have an old car or truck you no longer need? Donate it to VRG through the V-DAC program and turn it into cash that supports our work:
[ https://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=521279034 ]

With fall holidays coming up, maybe now's the right time to get a copy of The Joy of Vegan Baking. Purchase it from our bookstore here:
[ https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=27&zenid=51631610d039d7f9d39506f9aed9157f/ ]

13) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to the following VRG volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including accounting, posting to social media, writing blog posts, research, presentations, running booths, restaurant research, clerical work, writing HTML, contributing to our vegan parents group, doing media interviews, editing, performing nutrition analysis, helping with our newsletters, and more!

• Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
• Whitney Blomquist
• Shannon Borgoyn
• Casey Brown, RD
• Terry Carlo, RD
• Cathy Conway, MS, RD
• Nathaniel Corn
• Keryl Cryer
• Anne Custer
• Amy Dell
• Natalie Evans
• Carole Hamlin
• Autumn Hengen
• Suzanne Hengen
• Chloe Hightman
• Devin Hightman
• Jamie Hightman
• Rebecca Kaplan
• Joshua Lam
• Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
• Hanna Mangold
• Julia Mathew
• Rissa Miller
• David Milner
• Katie Nunemaker
• Karen Peissinger
• Marcy Schveibinz
• Brad Scott
• Kavitha Shankar
• Elsa Spencer, PhD
• Stuart Stahler

14) A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

We could use help expanding our vegetarian senior guide. If you know of any senior living facilities that are accommodating to vegetarian or vegan seniors, especially by regularly offering vegetarian or vegan meals, please let us know! If you're willing to do some research on this, please reach out as well. We are looking for people in various areas who can reach out to facilities via phone, e-mail, or even in-person.

You can see our current senior guide here:
[ https://www.vrg.org/seniors/senior_vegan.php ]

We could use help with promoting our Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck in the fall. We'll also need help setting up and cleaning up on the day of the event. Please e-mail Gene at [email protected] if you're interested in assisting.

To volunteer at VRG, please contact Gene at [email protected]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

15) SUPPORT VEGAN EDUCATION

Join VRG and get a two-year subscription to Vegetarian Journal plus a free copy of the 384-pg. book, Vegans know how to party!

To join VRG: Go to [ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]

16) 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 at:

[ https://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] )

To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit:

[ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-news_lists.vrg.org ]

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P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
FAX: (410) 366-8804 E-mail: [email protected]
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