1) GREETINGS FROM THE EDITOR
Hello Readers.
My name is Shani Stewart and I am the new editor for The VRG
National Newsletter. I have been contributing entries to The VRG Restaurant
Guide since October 2014, and had the pleasure of volunteering at The VRG
Headquarters in Baltimore, MD as well. I am honored and elated to be the new
editor and am thankful to have met such a wonderful, hard-working and dedicated
group of people here at The Vegetarian Resource Group. I prefer a variety
of spices such as those found in Indian and Soul food. Seitan sugar-free Barbecue
Ribs, Almond-milk Mac and Cheese, Veggie Samosas, Masala Dosai, and Sambar
are some of my absolute favorite vegan dishes. I prefer textures of consistency
close to meat to me such as chick peas, black beans, and lentils, although
I feel best when balancing them with leafy-greens or clean sprouts. I enjoy
hiding veganism in meals from relatives and telling them what they are eating
afterward. I lost 50 pounds from cutting out meat altogether, so it's great
they are finding out that vegan food is totally delicious! This gets them
to think about, and then eventually substitute animal-based products for plant
or nut based. Again I appreciate being a part of The VRG family and I hope
you will enjoy my presence and contribution.
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2) TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN VEGETARIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
VRG COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE FEBRUARY 20, 2015
VRG will award one $10,000 scholarship and two $5,000 scholarships to graduating
U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism/veganism 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.
Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring
2015. Deadline is February 20, 2015. We will accept applications postmarked
on or before February 20, 2015. Early submission is encouraged.
For information about our scholarship contest for high school seniors, see:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
If you would like to donate to additional scholarships or internships, go to:
www.vrg.org/donate
Deadline is February 20, 2015.
If you would like to support VRG internships or our video scholarship contest,
please donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
Join The Vegetarian Resource Group at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]
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3) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- Great Sage Benefit Day
- Clarksville, MD
Sunday, February 22, 2015
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/480049368803875 ]
- Valley Vegfest
- Northampton, MA
Saturday, March 28, 2015
[ http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/ ]
- Spring Into Good Health Festival
- Baltimore, MD
Saturday, April 25, 2015
- Baltimore Vegfest
- Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 9, 2015
[ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Annual-Baltimore-VegFest/263956273645903 ]
- Richmond Vegfest
- Richmond, VA
Saturday, June 20, 2015
- 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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5) ELEANOR MILTIMORE WOLFF NEEDS BASED INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Eleanor Miltimore Wolff became a committed vegan late in life. Once she learned
and understood that dietary choices affected not only one's personal health,
but also the health of the planet and the well being of the animals, there
was no looking back. Leather shoes and purses, along with non-vegan food products
went out the door. Her children and grandchildren were showered with vegan
reading material. When she exercised she would sport a T-shirt proclaiming:
"I think, therefore I am -- a vegetarian." Eleanor was a military censor during
World War II, but there was no censoring her commitment to a plant based diet
and lifestyle.
In her memory, the Eleanor Miltimore Wolff scholarship is a $2,500 paid internship at
the VRG office in Baltimore (plus $1,000 toward housing) for a student who:
- Wants to be an effective change agent on behalf of veganism.
- Is motivated to use knowledge gained from the internship to make a significant
impact within his/her world.
- Could not participate in this development effort without a little financial assistance.
Currently, the Eleanor Miltimore Wolff Scholarship funds one internship per year. VRG
also has unpaid internships available.
If you would like to apply for a VRG internship, please send a resume, writing
sample, and cover letter detailing your interests, skills, goals, and vegetarian
knowledge to:
[email protected].
If you are applying for the paid internship, please indicate
so, as well as your financial need.
To see work of prior interns, go to
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/index.php ]
VRG also awards one $10,000 and two $5,000 college scholarships to graduating
U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools
and/or communities.
To learn more, go to
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
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6) MICHAEL BILLIAN
We extend great sympathy to the family of Michael Billian, who passed away
in December, 2014. Michael totally gave of himself to many causes. Thank you
to Michael who previously helped Jeanne McStay in our office and at outreach
booths.
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7) JOIN VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP
Are you or someone you know raising a vegetarian or vegan child? If so, you
may want to join a network of parents interested in exchanging ideas on various
vegetarian/vegan topics including: finding a vegan summer camp, vegan dining
options at Disney World, what can I pack in my child's lunchbox, how have
you and your child dealt with the dissection issue in school, can you recommend
a veggie-friendly pediatrician or dietitian, is there a veggie children's
group in my area, etc.
For more information on this online Yahoo Group see:
[
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vrgparents/info ]
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8) VEGETARIAN VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP WINNER/NEW CONTEST
Jerry is a winner of The Vegetarian Resource Group Video Contest. He stated:
I have always had a lot of respect and admiration toward vegetarians. But
it was not until recently, I considered vegetarianism as part of my diet.
I have always been interested in vegetarianism due to its water conservation
and humane treatment of animals. But the cherry on top - the overwhelming
health benefits - is what really led me to my final decisions.
See videos at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php#pai ]
You can be this year's VRG video winner! The next contest deadline is July
15, 2015. For more information on how to apply and the rules surrounding the
contest, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]
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9) FOR TRAVELERS: PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE RANKS BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NUMBER ONE
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) gains 12 percentage points
and soars from fourth to first place this year. More than 90 percent of BWI's
restaurants serve at least one healthful plant-based option, with restaurants
like Silver Diner going above and beyond to provide Baltimore travelers with
nutrient-packed options. Silver Diner's flexitarian menu, based on seasonal
and local foods, features colorful vegetarian stir-fries with gluten-free
quinoa pasta, kidney bean chili, and a fall harvest salad with 10 locally
sourced fruits and vegetables. Ram's Head also changes its menu seasonally,
offering options like the spring greens and roasted pear salad, black bean
soup, seaweed salad, and the Mediterranean quinoa salad. At Pepper's Mexican
Grill, travelers can find portobello mushroom burritos and protein-packed
rice and beans, while Zona Cocina and Chipotle allow passengers to customize
vegetable-packed salads, tacos, and burrito bowls. With multiple salads at
DuClaw Brewing Company, small vegetable plates at Sky Azure, and a vegan veggie
burger at Kraze Burger, Baltimore travelers have their pick of healthful fare
from which to choose this year.
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10) A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS
We would like to thank the following volunteers for their amazing work on
VRG's Vegetarian Restaurant Guide and VRG Scholarship application responses:
- Matt Baker
- Shani Stewart
- Anne Porterfield Custer
- Nanette Blanchard
- Bobbie Louis
- Tim Addicks
- 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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11) VEGAN MEALS FOR YOU, PROCEEDS FOR VRG -- GREAT SAGE BENEFIT DAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015
Support The Vegetarian Resource Group while enjoying your favorite vegan dishes
from Great Sage! On Sunday, February 22, 2015, Great Sage in Clarksville,
MD will be generously donating 10% of the day's proceeds to VRG. Try their
'Crabbie' Grilled Cheese, "a layer of [their] famous 'crab cake' between sharp
cashew 'cheddar,' baby spinach, and whole wheat toast" or their Oatmeal Cookie
Pancakes, "topped with soy whip and served with a caramel glaze".
You can check out the rest of Great Sage's amazing all-vegan menu items here:
[ http://greatsage.com/menu/ ]
Great Sage is located at:
5809 Clarksville Square Drive
Clarksville, MD 21029
and open 10 AM - 9 PM on Sunday.
Although this will not be a formal group gathering, our Outreach Coordinator,
Nina, and other VRG volunteers will be available during brunch hours (10 AM
- 3 PM) to answer any questions you may have or to just chat. We will also
have copies of the Vegetarian Journal and literature available for you to
take home. We look forward to seeing you and thank you in advance for your support!
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/480049368803875 ]
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12) VEGAN VIDEO- 10 REASONS TO GO VEGAN
Hello VRG,
I hope this finds you well. We just finished a video that we are trying to
get across in different ways. We made it so more and more people could understand
what is veganism and the reasons why people choose this kind of lifestyle.
And hopefully people will like it and the fact that it is a video, won't stop
them from watching and sharing it!
So I wanted to ask if you would consider putting it up on your website?
You can take a look at it here:
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMVcfKx_LiI ]
Field Roast wrote to us thanking us for our recent coverage of their meats
and wanted to know if we'd post this commercial.
See: [ http://youtu.be/Cz_dBXpX3kg ]
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13) 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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14) 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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