Calendar of Events, August 29th:
THE CEREMONY
10:00 a.m.
The
observance will include an invocation and special reading by Kostro,
poet and author. Authors Allen and Linda Anderson will read from their
award-winning book, Rescued: Saving Animals From Disaster. Honorary
awards will go to Garo Alexanian and Amanda and Marty St. John of
MuttShack for their work during the 2005 storm season and beyond.
LUNCHEON AT ASTOR CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
Following
this historic event, join us for a vegetarian luncheon at the Astor
Crowne Plaza hotel at 739 Canal Street, near the French Quarter. The
cost is $25 per person, including tax and gratuity. For more
information or to make reservations,
please contact us at info@humanela.org or call 1-888-6-HUMANE.
Lunchtime speakers will include:
Wendy Diamond, editor and founder of Animal Fair Magazine Wendy has recently been cast as one of the three celebrity judges in the primetime CBS show, The Greatest American Dog. (Read more below.)
Frances Hayward, Founder of the Amigo Foundation
Debrah Schnackenberg, Director of Animal Services for the American Humane Association and chair of the NARSC group (National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition)
LODGING:
Discounted rate for out-of-town guests who stay at the Astor Crowne Plaza:
$89 for singles or doubles.
- Ask for the Humane Society of Louisiana special price to qualify for discount.
- To reserve a room, call 1-866-750-4202 before July 29, 2008.
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