VRG-NEWS: The Vegetarian Resource Group Newsletter
Volume 19, Issue 4

April 2015

By Shani Stewart

CONTENTS

  1. GREETINGS FROM THE EDITOR
  2. THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S 1ST ANNUAL ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION: JUNE 1-JUNE 15, 201
  3. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
  4. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
  5. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS
  6. STAR TREK AND MEAT EATING
  7. VEGAN FESTIVAL/ VEGAN FESTIVAL UK
  8. LODGING IN COSTA RICA FOR VEGETARIANS
  9. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
  10. ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP
  11. ABOUT VRG NEWS

1) GREETINGS FROM THE EDITOR

I am delightfully amazed in finding that more and more organizations are catering to vegetarians and vegans. Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to attend a Charity Luncheon at my place of employment. In honor of the Charity, they held a fundraising luncheon in which they sold and served different food items. The food items were mostly homemade, some were catered. I can safely say that I have never tasted a Vegetarian Black Bean Soup as good as I tasted at the luncheon. Other vegetarian items included the Pasta Salad, Garden Salad, Potato Soup, and Vegan Pound Cake. It is wonderful to know that Vegetarian and Vegan awareness is growing rapidly, as many more people convert to cease consumption of flesh, as well as animal based products.

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2) THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S 1ST ANNUAL ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION: JUNE 1-JUNE 15, 201

Bid on unique products from your favorite veg-friendly companies for a good cause at The Vegetarian Resource Group's 1st Annual Online Charity Auction!

June 1st through June 15th, 2015, The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) will hold an online fundraising auction via Ebay Giving Works where 100% of each item's final bid price will be donated to The VRG. Funds from this event will be used to help offset the costs of printing and shipping our vegan and vegetarian-based educational materials, which we have provided to activists, professionals and organizations around the country, for over 33 years, free of charge!

The link to the auction will be shared on our [website] (vrg.org) and [Facebook page] ([ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ] ) the day it goes live on June 1st at 10 AM. If you would like to receive sneak peaks of all the amazing vegan goodies being offered in this auction please RSVP on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1412672129044692/ ]

Please note that only amounts paid over the value of the item is a charitable deduction since you are receiving a benefit for your purchase.

If you have any questions about this event or you are a veg-friendly business that would like to donate an item please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Nina, at [email protected].

We thank you in advance for your support!

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3) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS

Spring Into Good Health Festival
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, April 25, 2015
New England Vegfest
Worcester, MA
April 26, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/events/355366494646694 ]
Baltimore Vegfest
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 9, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Annual-Baltimore-VegFest/263956273645903 ]
Charles Village Festival
Baltimore, MD
May 30-31, 2015
http://www.charlesvillagefestival.net/ ]
Richmond Vegfest
Richmond, VA
Saturday, June 20, 2015
https://http://www.veggiefest.org/ ]
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nashville, TN
10/3-10/6, 2015
http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ]

If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina at [email protected].

If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

Donations can also be sent to

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Or call: (410) 366-8343.

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4) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY IN INTERNATIONAL TEEN CAMP
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/18/summer-job-opportunity-in-international-teen-camp/ ]
DEXTROSE: NEW UPDATE TO VRG INGREDIENT GUIDE
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/18/dextrose-new-update-to-vrg-ingredient-guide/ ]
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS AND NON-PROFIT EMPLOYMENT
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/19/student-loan-forgiveness-and-non-profit-employment/ ]
CULTURED DEXTROSE
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/19/cultured-dextrose/ ]
FIND A WIDE VARIETY OF VEGGIE MEAL PLANS ON WWW.VRG.ORG
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/20/find-a-wide-variety-of-veggie-meal-plans-on-www-vrg-org/ ]
VEGAN BAKED GOODS AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY IN FLORIDA
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/24/vegan-baked-goods-at-downtown-disney-in-florida/ ]
MALTODEXTRINS- UPDATE TO VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP INGREDIENT GUIDE
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/25/maltodextrins-update-to-vegetarian-resource-group-ingredient-guide/ ]
ENJOY ROASTED VEGGIES AND FRUIT!
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/26/weather-getting-to-you-this-winter-enjoy-roasted-veggies-and-fruit/ ]
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VEG-FRIENDLY CAREER? CONSIDER BECOMING A VEGAN FOOD
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/04/are-you-looking-for-a-veg-friendly-career-consider-becoming-a-vegan-food-technologist/ ]
THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST FOR KIDS
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/06/the-vegetarian-resource-group-annual-essay-contest-for-kids/ ]
VEGAN JACKFRUIT RECIPES
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/09/vegan-jackfruit-recipes/ ]
ENTER THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2015 VIDEO CONTEST!
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/10/enter-the-vegetarian-resource-group-2015-video-contest/ ]
VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/vrg-vegan-restaurant-gathering-in-nashville-tennessee/ ]
2015 VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/2015-vegetarian-resource-group-college-scholarships/ ]
VEGAN PASSOVER RECIPES
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/12/vegan-passover-recipes-3/ ]
WHERE CAN YOU BUY VEGAN EASTER CANDY ONLINE
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/17/where-can-you-buy-vegan-easter-candy-online/ ]
ISSUES WITH CANDY LABELING
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/17/issues-with-candy-labeling/ ]

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5) A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS

We would like to thank the following volunteers for their amazing work this month on VRG's Vegetarian Restaurant Guide, VRG Scholarship applications, and other projects: Matt Baker, R.N., Shani Stewart, Julz Hover, Laura McGiness, Anne Porterfield-Custer, Casey Brown, Jenny Saccenti, Nanette Blanchard, Tim Addicks, Ryan Andrews, Whitney Blomquist, Anna Balfanz, Priscilla Broadwater, Paul Kinzie, and Kaily Granados.

Research for our Restaurant Guide and scholarship responses can be done at our office located in Baltimore, MD or remotely using your computer at home. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Nina at [email protected].

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6) STAR TREK AND MEAT EATING

With the recent passing of Leonard Nimoy also known as Mr. Spock of Star Trek, VRG would like to highlight articles referencing the vegetarianism of Mr. Nimoy as well as a video from William Shatner.

A teacher discusses how infusing the Ethics of Star Trek into engineering education opened a discussion to focus on the basis of their decisions, be it logical or emotional; and how Mr. Spock always seemed to rationally handle moral dilemmas:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/02/opinion/lau-star-trek-influences/index.html ]

Mr. Spock was a vegetarian on the show Star Trek. He was a vegetarian, possibly for philosophical as well as for dietary reasons, and has no taste for blood.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/leonard-nimoy-10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-mr-spock-1489847 ]

Also of interrest is that William Shatner (from Star Trek) was in a short movie promoting Vegetarianism.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuiuG69wq_o ]

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7) VEGAN FESTIVAL/ VEGAN FESTIVAL UK

Hello from Vegan Festival UK!

Newcastle Vegan Festival
Saturday 4th July 2015
at The Assembly Rooms
Fenkle Street
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU
10am - 4pm
Edinburgh Vegan Festival
Saturday 8th August
The Roxburghe Hotel
38 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh City Centre EH2 4HQ
10am - 4pm

Contact Info:

EUROPEAN VEGAN SUPERFEST

Come to VegFestUK featuring Europe's Biggest Vegan Events. VegfestUK shows

  • Bristol at Amphitheatre (BS1 5LL)
    on May 23rd and 24th 2015
  • and London October 10th and 11th 2015
    at Olympia Central Hall Levels 1& 3

For details visit vegfest.co.uk and their free 24-7 global vegan news and recipes website vegfestexpress.co.uk for full Contact:
[email protected]/ 0117 307987

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8) LODGING IN COSTA RICA FOR VEGETARIANS

We received a delightful letter from an author in Costa Rica offering lodging in front of the Poas volcano for vegetarians and vegans:

Hello.

I own a wooden chalet in Costa Rica, in front of the Poas volcano. I am vegetarian for 20 years, and I am the author of a French book, "Tous vegetariens, demain" ed. Ibis Rouge, I receive host in this country place with 4 bedrooms, the vegetarians who want to visit the volcano.

Our web page www.puertadejade.com.

Please write me if you are interested in our place, or for any other information.

Best regards,
Fabiana Oliveira

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9) BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG

The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our monthly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift of just $10 a month by going to www.vrg.org/donate. You will be part of a network of givers who support our outreach efforts on an ongoing basis. These donations allow us to continue vegan education in a wide variety of venues including schools, doctor and dietitian offices, libraries, various professional conferences, animal rights events, health fairs, environmental festivals, and much more. Thank you for your support!

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10) 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
http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] )

To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit:
http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]

We are also on Facebook and Twitter

If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at:

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Phone: (410) 366-8343
Fax: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]

To donate:
http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]

Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2015 The contents of this newsletter, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

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11) ABOUT VRG NEWS

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