12.21.05

Fellow Humanitarians:

RMAD’s efforts to save the remaining city-dwelling prairie dogs continue. Advocates have been meeting until the late hours of the night to analyze the city’s past and present stance on prairie dogs, and to strategize the continuing battle with development. The situation is incredibly complicated, with numerous agencies, corporate interests, and citizens involved. We’ll be sure to keep you updated and let you know how you can help.

We are looking for a new, larger office space in Boulder to accommodate our needs. Our budget is modest, in the $350-600 range, depending on amenities such as high-speed internet access, conference room, vegan-friendly kitchen. If you have any leads or can refer us to a realtor who wants to help Colorado’s leading advocates continue their work, please contact Chris at chrisj@rmad.org.

Don’t miss out! We are still accepting new monthly donors until December 31st, and for every $5 you pledge per month (minimum one-year commitment), you will receive an entry into the drawing for a weekend at Denver’s Oxford Hotel and dinner for two at Watercourse Foods. If you are already a donor and wish to increase your donation, you will likewise receive an entry for every five dollars you pledge. If you have signed up to be a monthly donor in the last month, you are automatically entered in the drawing. Contact Chris at chrisj@rmad.org to sign up.

We’ll be ending the email-based silent auction of items that didn’t make it into our fundraiser, and we’re offering them to the highest bid; the bidding will close on December 23rd at 4 p.m. Thanks to a generous re-donation by the winner of the cruiser bike at our big event two weeks ago, the bike is once again up for auction. It is Item #15, and has a value well over $300. The starting bid is $175. (Email me if you need a picture). To make a bid or to ask any questions, email me at chrisj@rmad.org (or call the office – number below).


Item #1: Mountainsmith Camera backpack. This amazing camera pack has a retail value of $100 and is brand new. This item can be seen at: http://www.summithut.com/catalog/remap/product.asp/mfgID/216/pfid/19061/RC/vendor_Mountainsmith/. Current bid $50.
Item #2: Vegan dessert-of-the-month for one year. Choose from a selection of homemade vegan desserts by Ann Swissdorf, enough for two people. Value is at least $380. Current bid $125.
Items #3 and 4: A custom gift basket from www.GiftsfromColorado.com. Value of $60 each. Starting bid $20 each.
Item #5: Peregrine Falcon print, framed. Really nice art print of a falcon in mid-air. Current bid $15.
Item #6: Dan Piraro “Bizarro” original circus cartoon. Original mock-up with corrections and autograph. Current bid $60.
Item #7: Copywriting services for a 2-4 page brochure with graphic design (two-fold or tri-fold brochure: Professional design of one standard-sized bi-fold or tri-fold brochure (8.5" x 11" when fully opened), 2 design studies/ choices, Incorporation of your logo and company colors, Insertion of up to 3 royalty-free images/photos, Up to 4 revisions, design saved in PDF and TIF) – $800-1000 value. Starting bid $100.

Item #8: Massage by CMT Joysa Winters. Current bid $20.

Item #9: Flexi 16-foot retractable leash (the best!) and two dog washes from Colorado Canines. Current bid $25.

Item #10: Package including organic RMAD shirt with logo on front, “Tofu and Soyfoods Cookery” cookbook, “Meat Market” by Erik Marcus, signed, “The Witness Video” by Tribe of Heart, one box of Tulsi Tea (assorted organic teas). Current bid $28.

Item #11: Package including “Meat Market” by Erik Marcus, signed, “The Vegan Epicure” cookbook, “Nature’s Life Lessons” by Jim Carrier and Marc Bekoff, two boxes of Tulsi Tea, and an organic RMAD logo t-shirt. Starting bid $35.

Item #12: Package including a $25 gift certificate to Turley’s Restaurant in Boulder, “Tofu Cookery” cookbook, “The Witness” DVD, two boxes Tulsi Tea, one organic RMAD logo shirt. Current bid $36.

Item #13: Package including “The Veg-Feasting Cookbook,” “The Witness” video, “Strolling With Our Kin” by Marc Bekoff, signed, one box, Tulsi tea, one box Pixie Mate – Lemon, and an organic RMAD logo shirt. Starting bid $22.

Item #14: T Shirt Package Including three various eco-themed Jim Morris t-shirts and an organic RMAD “Cruelty-Free” t-shirt. Starting bid $25.

Item #16, an exquisite print of a market in Mali, Africa. Volunteer Coordinator Lindsey Sterling says she's been to that market. The adobe mosque pictured is said to be the oldest in the world (I think). Starting bid, $25.

To make a bid, email Chris at chrisj@rmad.org. If you have won an item, I’ll be sure to contact you when the bidding has ended.


Good friend Dave Hatch of Skyline Sanctuary is hosting a New Year’s Bash and you’re invited! See the Evite below for more info and to RSVP.




New Year's Bash & Housewarming
Hi everyone,Hope you can make it!Dave
View Evite Invitation
Happy Holidays.

- Chris and Donna


Rocky Mountain Animal Defense Calendar of Events:




Saturday, December 24: Fur Demo

When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 11:30 AM. Posters and leaflets will be provided. Bring an umbrella just in case!
Where: Marks Lloyds Furs, 263 Josephine, between 2nd and 3rd in Cherry Creek.

Please help us spread the truth about fur, in Denver. Here's the scoop about fur:
http://www.furisdead.com/feat/ChineseFurFarms/
http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/fur_and_trapping/
http://www.furisdead.com/getActive.asp
http://www.furisdead.com/photos-traps.asp
http://www.bancrueltraps.com/
http://www.furkills.org/
http://www.infurmation.com
Stock Show Protest: January 14, 2006

When: 11 a.m.
Where: National Western Complex

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Details to follow!
Ongoing: Vegetarian Parents of Denver Meeting

Vegetarian Parents of Denver meet the second Saturday of every month. We discuss a variety of issues, share resources and are even starting an organic food buying club. We welcome parents of children of any age. Bring the kids and we have a babysitter watch them in another room. Our next meeting is June 11 at 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. You can call 303 355 5272 or e-mail Laura Patrick (veganmom2002@yahoo.com) for directions. Or join our online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/compassionate_future/.