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Kinship Circle: [GULF COAST] Still Healing, One Animal At A Time (4/12/08)
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7. Join Us In NOLA For Katrina Animal Memorial 2008
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ALERT FROM / REPLY TO:
Jeff Dorson, Humane Society of Louisiana, stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com
THANK YOU!
During the 2005 storm season, tens of thousands of people helped our city in its darkest hour -- when failed levees and floods stranded thousands of residents and over 50,000 companion animals. The loss of human and animal life was incalculable...but we are forever indebted to small and large humane organizations, caring individuals, first responders, municipal animal control agencies, and foundations that came to our aid.
COME COMMEMORATE THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA:
To show our gratitude, I hope you’ll accept my personal invitation to return to the City of New Orleans to commemorate the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We’ve planned a day-long memorial service...
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008 -- 10:00 A.M.
Join us to unveil the nation’s first memorial statue honoring animals lost during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In the chambers of the New Orleans City Council, Councilwoman Stacy Head will accept the statue on behalf of the city. We’ve commissioned a respected artist, Mr. Richard Chashoudian... At the ceremony, an invocation will be read along with a special reading by Ed 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.
ATTEND LUNCHEON AT ASTOR CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL:
After this historic event, the audience is invited to attend a special vegetarian luncheon at the Astor Crowne Plaza hotel:
- 739 Canal Street, near the French Quarter.
- $25 per person, including tax and gratuity
- Order prepaid luncheon tickets by emailing: info [at] humanela.org
Provide: name, address, phone, email, credit card number, expiration date, and number of tickets you are purchasing.
LUNCHTIME SPEAKERS: Wendy Diamond, editor/founder of Animal Fair Magazine; Frances Hayward, Founder of Amigo Foundation; and Debrah Schnackenberg, Director of Animal Services for American Humane Association, and chair of NARSC group (National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition)...and more! At conclusion of luncheon, we’ll form a caravan and tour the city.
LODGING: Discount rate for out-of-town guests at Astor Crowne Plaza $89, for singles or doubles
- Ask for Humane Society of Louisiana special price to qualify for discount.
- To reserve room, call: call 1-866-750-4202 before July 29, 2008.
SPONSOR THE KATRINA PET MEMORIAL STATUE:
Names of donors that give over a certain level will be engraved on a plaque alongside the statue, on permanent display. To inquire about the levels of sponsorship, contact: Jeff Dorson, stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com
DONATE TO ONGOING CARE OF ANIMALS HOMELESS BY KATRINA:
HSL still cares for more than 100 animals made homeless by Hurricane Katrina. To help these wonderful animals, please send donations to:
Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174
Or donate via our PayPal account at:
wwwHumanela.org 
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