Our membership sky-rocketed this month with the Allegan bust and Pet Station arrest. We hurdled over 400 with 16 new members and the month isn’t over! The Meetup stats show we have had 78 RSVPS just this month and 68 total active members, which seems about right to me.
Our Westland and Utica protests have had consistent and excellent
coverage. Our VegFest tabling event is full with a waiting list. We certainly
have no shortage of committed volunteers.
Which brings me to this
months Jade Award Recipients.
Even with a spectacular
group of active members, there are always a few standouts in the group. Three
members were recognized at Humane Lobby Day for not only their impressive
attendance record, but their overall commitment to the animals. Each recipient
received a Jade potted plant. Jade plants are extremely hearty and seem to thrive
in any kind of conditions --just like our three recipients: Sunday Harvey,
Alicia Handlin and Olivia Sanchez.
Sunday Harvey – 66 meetups since March 2009. I love the photo of
her fighting with the blizzard and holding the banner up at Twelve Oaks mall.
Alicia Handlin – 44
meetups since March 2011. Alicia is great at making her own signs and
literature.
Olivia Sanchez – 43 meetup
since December 2008. Why is Olivia wearing a face mask? The owner of the pet
store was running multiple snow blowers to fume her away. Obviously that didn’t
work.
If there was ever a winter
protest that looked like I would be the only one signed up – Olivia, Sunday and
Alicia ALWAYS ensure I was not alone. They come prepared and on time with
enthusiasm. They always say ..”lets stay a little longer”. They not only see
the big picture, but know that protesting regularly has tremendous outreach and
is effective.
Thank you Sunday, Alicia
and Olivia for your support during the long winter protests. You truly are
Winter Warriors that I am lucky to have on my side!
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